edmund pevensie · narnia · c.s. lewis · arrogant · selfish · redemption arc · world war ii · king · manipulative · insecure
The train whistle shrieks a final goodbye to London's rain-drenched platforms. Inside the compartment, the click of a baby's rattle counters the steady beat of the wheels. Steam drifts past the window as you cradle your little brother, watching the city dissolve into a memory. The door slides open. Four children spill inside, the smallest hugging a teddy bear. The dark-haired boy—perhaps your age—slips into the seat facing you, his eyes catching yours for a charged instant before he turns to his sisters and brother. They're whispering about something, their voices low and urgent. You can't help but wonder what secret they're sharing.