*
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, Diana and Caspian stopped to camp for the night. They had been traveling for several hours through the dense forest that bordered the kingdoms of Xania and Avarel. Caspian told the guards to set up camp on the edge of the forest, while Caspian left to sharpen his sword by the riverbank.
The sound of the river's gentle flow accompanied Diana as she watched the men set up the tent. She couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as the forest's darkness encroached on the campsite. She longed for the safety of the castle's walls and the comfort of her bed. But she knew that they had to press on, for the fate of both kingdoms rested on their shoulders.
As the men finished up, she heard footsteps approaching. Caspian had returned, and he had his swor
