Peter paced the cell nervously. He didn't like that he was going to be used to bring back the ice queen that he once fought hard to destroy. He wasn't sure what to do, but he knew that he had to think of something. Bleek was also trying to help find a way out, but it appeared that they couldn't do anything. Just when they were about to give up hope, they heard something outside of the window. Peter looked to Bleek before approaching the window. He didn't see anything at first until a mouse jumped up to the window, startling him.

“I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty,”

“Reepicheep,” said Peter. “What are you doing here?”

“Your brother sent me. Your family is worried and they wanted to know exactly what is going on.”

Peter looked at Bleek worried.

“We must tell them of her plans,” said Bleek.

“What plans?” Reepicheep asked.

“The queen is going to bring back Jadis, that's what she needs me for.” said Peter.

“Why would she do that?”

“I don't know. She seems to carry some of the same ideals as Jadis.”

“That is true, but why would someone who strives so hard for power, bring back someone who is likely to take it from her?”

Peter and Bleek looked at each other.

“We had never thought of that,” Bleek admitted. “It is strange.”

“I fear there is more to this than meets the eye,” said Reepicheep. “What are we to do, Your Majesty?”

Peter thought for a second. He really didn't want his family to come to the castle, but he knew that one way to stop Jadis from coming back was to get out of there. That was something he would not be able to do alone. They didn't have much time before Vyrina would be returning to get him and he needed to get out of there.

“I hate to say it, but somebody has to get me out of here,” Peter finally answered. “Without me, she can't bring Jadis back.”

“Understood, Your Majesty,” said Reepicheep with a bow. “I will inform your siblings right away.”

With that he disappeared. Peter was hoping that there was a way to get him out of there. The last thing he wanted was to fight Jadis again and he couldn't be sure that Aslan would be there to help this time.

“So,” came a voice behind him. He turned around to see Vyrina standing there. “Your brother and sisters are here too. I should have known.”

Peter was hit with sudden dread. Vyrina had heard everything and he knew that it would just make it harder to get out of there. She was not the kind of woman to let that go.

“I suppose I will have to move you,” said Vyrina, beckoning a guard. “Take the eldest king to my quarters. I want guards surrounding him everywhere and kill that cat.”

“What?” said Peter, stepping in front of Bleek. “You can't just kill him.”

“I'm afraid you don't have a say in that, Peter dear,” said Vyrina in a way that reminded him of Jadis. It was enough to make his skin crawl. He glanced at the cat who was backing away in fear. Peter lunged toward the guard grabbing his sword and attempting to fend him off.

“Bleek, run,” said Peter.

Bleek did not hesitate as he jolted through the three humans and out of sight. Peter attempted to escape too, but he felt an arm on his shoulder that made him suddenly stop. He turned to see Vyrina, her hypnotic eyes staring into his.

“That wasn't a smart move,” she said, stepping closer and coming within inches of his face. He could feel her breath on him and he wanted to back away, but was unable to get his legs to listen to what his brain commanded. “I sure hope your family doesn't try to come and save you. It would be a shame for them to die so soon. I would think they would want to witness Jadis' return.”

“Why?” Peter asked.

“I'm sorry,” said Vyrina, confused.

“Why are you bringing her back?” Peter clarified. “You killed your own family for the crown and Jadis is just going to take it from you.”

Peter was hoping that she might at least back away, or even reconsider what she was doing. However she stayed where she was if not getting closer to him. She grinned evilly, giving him goosebumps before she answered.

“They were no family to me. You can't expect to know about people by what you hear or even what you see.”

Peter stared confused by her last comment and for a brief second he swore he saw sadness in the queens eyes. She backed away slightly, giving him room to breath comfortably when she looked to the guard nearby.

“Vyrina?” Peter said, startling the queen by the use of her name. “You don't have to do this.”

“Take the king to my room,” she said to the guard, ignoring Peter.

Peter followed the guard, without a word, looking back at the queen as she closed the door to the cell. He had a feeling there was much more going on than he had been led to believe and he knew there would be more trouble later on. His brother and sisters would be coming to the castle to save him, but he hoped that they would not actually listen to his request. He feared for their lives and his own. Something about the queen seemed familiar to him and he couldn't place it.

The guard led Peter to the queens quarters and Peter noticed that there were several other guards stationed around the room. The guard shoved him into the room and closed the door without a second glance. Peter walked over to the window looking out at the sky. At around the same time the next night there would be a full moon and Jadis would be free once again.