After a mad scramble which lasted about five minutes, everyone was ready to go again.
"Do you think we'll get there in time?" Lucy asked.
Susan smiled, trying not to look nervous. "I think we will, Lucy."
The little girl nodded, trying to look convinced.
Emily touched Lucy's shoulder. "Hey," she said, "It'll be fine, Lu. We have Aslan again. Everything is going to be fine."
Lucy bit her lip and nodded again. Suddenly, she said, "Let's get going then! What are we waiting for?"
This statment brought cheers from the Narnians and Aslan chuckled. "Come; we have work to do yet," said the Lion; and soon they were all started on their way.
It was just past miday now, and the sun shone brightly on the approahing Narnians. As they drew nearer and nearer to the battle field, the clash of mettle against mettle, and shouts and cries began to grow more audible. Lucy, Susan, and Emily looked a each other. They were getting closer. Susan looked over at Aslan, and drew a deep breath.
"He knew what he was doing," she whispered. "He knew what he was doing.... all along, he knew."
Emily heard her friend's musing and she nodded in agreement. "You're right Susan. The question is, do we know what we're doing?"
Susan turned her head and looked at Emily questioningly.
Emily grinned.
Susan laughed, and then she turned serious again.
"Hang in there, Su," Emily said.
"You're a good friend, Emily."
"Hey! You were there for me when I needed you. The least I can do is return the favor."
Susan smiled. "Thanks."