"Prince Caspian, it's an honor to meet you!"

Caspian looks up from his seat on the throne seeing another noble bowing towards him. It has been 4 days since his run in with his silvered eye beauty and yet all he wants to do is go in search of her again. Him and his sister agreed to not to tell their parent's about the encounter in fear of the rage towards the incident. The last three nights he has been dreaming on silver eyes and luscious pink lips. He gives the nobleman a slight nod however does not engage in conversation. Sitting in the throne room he can see his father glancing at him in the corner of his eye. The day passes by listening to the noblemen speak to the royal family. All the while the prince glances out the window looking into the green wilderness beyond the borders.

"Prince Caspian, take a walk with me."

Prince Caspian looks up to see his father stepping down from the throne. Everyone bowing while he walks out. Caspian walking right behind him. They continue walking to where they get to the gates of the castle. The kings motions for them to lift the gates and Caspian raises a brow towards his father.

"I know something has your mind captured. Please reign in your thoughts and come back swiftly. Two of my finest guards will be accompanying you." The king pats his son's shoulder and begins strolling back into the castle.

Caspian takes a deep breath before stepping out of the gated land. Once outside he begins strolling through the green lavish forest. The guards looking around questionably but do not comment. They continue their journey for a few before he begins hearing the melodic humming he has missed so dearly. He peaks around a tree and the view once again captivating him.

Artemis is sitting there with a full grown bear looking into her face while she rubs it's head gently. The wolves and Navene no where to be seen. The large brown bear easily twice her size. She begins singing lulling the bear to rest it's body down on the earth floor. I take a step forward and behind me the guards follow. I can see their eyes go wide seeing what is occurring in front us.

Artemis raises a hand signalling them to not come further. They all stop dead in there tracks hearing her angelic voice lulling the massive bear to sleep. The guards step back and lower their swords to the ground. Artemis gently lays the bears head to the side of her lap stepping up and turning her body towards them. Her cloak hiding her features including her eyes. Prince Caspian stands stark still while she hums and steps to them.

Caspian reluctantly steps back while she finishes the song. She turns her body facing the three intruders. She sees the prince looking at her with an emotion she is not used to... longing. She sees the guards looking from the bear to her. She clasps her hands together in front of her. Her dark green cloak falling around her. She glances up at the prince to see him wanting to ask many questions.

"How did you-"

Caspian takes a small step towards her while she takes a step back. He sighs and balls his fist from continuing to advance to her. All he wants to do is touch her to know she is real. He straightens out his back deciding to try and change his tactic.

"I never got to properly thank you for rescuing my sister and myself."

She gently bows but doesn't say anything. She mind links Navene telling him to get back. He responds saying he is on his way. The guards step forward making Artemis go stiff. Caspian sees this and tells them to stand down and step back. They look at each other and reluctantly step back. They get behind Caspian as they begin hearing howling. Not even a second layer, large wolves come to stand behind Artemis growling menacingly at the guards. Artemis gently hums and the wolves bow their heads.

"Prince, what are you doing here?"

Navene steps out of the trees walking towards Artemis. He stops once he is standing beside her. He nods his head and Caspian tilts his head in confusion. Navene gives a gentle smile towards the prince.

"Navene, I wanted to thank both of you once again and offer you an award."

"That is very kind of you however we can not accept sir."

"May I ask why?" Navene looks up to Artemis who speaks into his mind. Navene grumbles and looks back to the prince who is looking between the two.

"Personal reasons sir. We-"

"Prince, we need to return to the palace." One of the guards step forward giving a disgusted look towards Navene. Artemis sees this and gently tugs Navene's arm to place him behind her. The wolves snarl lowly at the guard not liking how he is looking at Navene. The prince catches on to this and turns towards the guard.

"You may return now Thius. You are not needed here." Caspian states firmly.

"But prince-"

"NOW THIUS!" Prince Caspian bellows. Thius glares at them all before stalking off. Caspian turns back to Artemis looking at her. She slowly raises her gaze locking her eyes with his emerald ones. Once again Caspian is captured by her beautiful silver irises. He takes a step forward and this time she does not move but can see her breathing increase with her chest rising and falling rapidly. "I won't harm you Artemis."

ROAR

All heads snap back towards the bear that is now on it's legs standing straight up roaring towards the skies. All the wolves encircle all of them. The guard pulls out it's sword holding it up to protect his prince. The prince watches as the bear looks towards them.

"Put it away NOW!" Navene whisper yells at the guard. The guard looks hesitant until getting a firm nod from Caspian. He sheaths his sword while Artemis begins humming again stepping towards the bear. Caspian's muscle tense watching her step towards the enormous bear. He takes a step forward but Navene's arm shoots out stopping him. "She can handle him."

"How can she-"

"Once again, not my story to tell."

Caspian stands there straining himself to not run to her. He watches as she gently lifts her hand and her voice picks up in volume. The bear relaxes and looks into Artemis's eyes. He growls lowly making Caspian worry more, however Artemis just gently strokes his nose making him snort at her. She giggles angelically making the wolves wag their tails. Caspian once again feels his heart beat speed up hearing that. He just wanted to never let the mystery standing in front of him go. Navene lets his arm fall down and Caspian glances over seeing Navene smiling gently.

"Only Artemis."

"Does she do this often?"

"The bear was injured, she was just helping it." Navene shrugs his shoulder but you can see the pride in his eyes. Caspian decides to take a gamble and steps around the wolves towards Artemis. Artemis gently pats the bears head and he turns around beginning to trot away. Caspian reaches her as she turns around to him.

"Artemis, may I spend some time with you and Navene?" Caspian whispers gently in her ear. He can see her breathing is erratic. He gently reaches out for her hand and she doesn't pull away. He feels the softness of her palm and the warmth dancing from the contact. Artemis chooses to look over at him letting him see her once again.

"Prince, I-"

"Please call me Caspian, Artemis."

"We can not go into the grounds of the castle Caspian." Artemis whispers while dropping her head to their feet. Caspian isn't having any of it and places his fingers under her chin making her look back up at him. Her voice as sweet as honey. He let his fingers linger not wanting to remove from the touch of her skin.

"Artemis, I-"

"We will be here for a few more days before we move on. You know where to find us if you wish to see us."

Caspian's shoulders slack hearing her news. They were leaving. He would need to convince her otherwise in the next few days. He was not willing to let this chance pass. His faces changes to pure determination.

"I will return tomorrow to see you both then. May I bring Cassandra?" Artemis nods her head and just now notices he is still holding her hand. His eyes follow her gaze down to his hand still clasped around hers. He gives a gentle squeeze of her hand. She jumps slightly and begins turning red before pulling her hand back.

Caspian looks around to see Navene with his jaw on the ground and the wolves looking with wide eyes between the two. He reluctantly pulls away from her and begins walking back towards the castle. The other guard walking close behind.

"Not a word of this to your king, do you understand?"

"Yes your highness."