Princess Vyrina headed into the nearest town hiding her face from the crowds. She usually loved attention, but at this time she had other things to worry about. She was determined to get to the black market deep within the city and hide who she was from the onlookers. Vyrina thought she might look strange with the expensive fabric and jewelry covering her, but everything would be fine as long as she kept her face covered. People didn't seem to be too suspicious of her and just walked on without a second glance. The black market was not far from where she was now and she believed that she would be able to sneak in unnoticed.

“Your Highness?” came a voice behind her and she stopped dead in her tracks. She looked behind her, but she couldn't see anybody. For a minute she believed that she had imagined the voice, until she looked lower and noticed a mouse staring up at her.

“Oh, Reepicheep, you startled me,” said Vyrina.

“I am sorry, Your Highness, I did not mean to sneak up on you,” said the mouse, bowing to the princess.

“That's quite all right,” Vyrina replied. “I just came to town to get mother something.”

“Oh, yes,” said Reepicheep. “I have heard the happy news.”

“Yes,” said Vyrina. “I am quite excited of the prospect of having a brother or sister.”

“Your mother did always like to drink chamomile tea before she had you,” said Reepicheep.

“Did she?” Vyrina asked, suddenly getting an evil idea. “That sounds like the perfect thing to get mother then.”

“Are you in need of any services while you are out, Your Highness?” Reepicheep asked.

“I don't believe so,” said Vyrina, hoping that the small knight did not intend to go with her. “I think this is something I would like to do on my own.”

“Alright,” said Reepicheep, “but if you need any help just yell and I will be at your side as fast as possible.”

“I will keep that in mind brave knight of Narnia,” said Vyrina, noticing the smile that etched upon the small knights face.

She turned away just as Reepicheep headed back toward the castle. She breathed a sigh of relief that she was finally alone and now had the perfect plan to deal with her new sibling. Vyrina quickly slipped into the black market, careful that nobody would see her. She kept her face covered unwilling to trust even the most vile creatures of Narnia. She looked around at the many tables set up. There was everything from weapons, magic potions, to spell books, and spying tools. She looked around until she happened upon a table filled with different kinds of poisons. Vyrina gave an evil smile before walking over to the table.

“Can I help you with something, deary?” An old woman with a raspy voice asked.

“What do these poisons do?” Vyrina asked.

“Many different things,” the old woman said. “Some kill, others just make people very sick, others will have a longer lasting effect depending on what use you are looking for.”

“Can you make something like a poisonous tea?” Vyrina asked.

“Of course,” the woman replied. “What effect are you looking for, miss?”

“Is there a poison that will kill a child before it is born?” Vyrina asked.

“I believe I have something that will take that effect,” said the woman. “It works a bit slow and it will cause the mother to become very ill and I can't promise that the mother won't die in the process.”

“That's quite alright,” Vyrina replied. “Can this poison be put with chamomile tea?”

“Absolutely,” said the woman. “It mixes quite well with any kind of tea.”

“Can this be traced?” Vyrina asked. “Will it be clear that the tea is what causes the problems?”

“It is not likely, miss,” said the woman. “My poisons are made with natural ingredients and most believe it is just an accident. Anyone who thinks it is something more will never be able to prove anything.”

“Good,” said Vyrina. “This sound's like just what I need.”

“Excellent,” said the woman smiling and showing her rotting teeth. “How many poisoned tea packets will you be needing?”

“I'll take seven,” said Vyrina. “How much would that be?”

“Three hundred gold coins,” said the woman. Vyrina began to dig in her purse for the coins when the woman grabbed her hand. She looked up at the woman as she smiled.

“What is it?” Vyrina asked.

“I hope that when you take over the kingdom there may be a place for me in the castle,” whispered the woman. Vyrina looked at her shocked. She had hoped to remain unrecognizable, but it appeared that this woman recognized her. “I don't question those who I sell to, but you must be careful not to obtain suspicion, Your Highness.”

“I will be careful,” Vyrina replied. “What is your name?”

“Melinda,” the woman replied. “I hope you are met with good fortunes after this.”

“You will be sure to get a kind thank you as soon as things go my way,” said Vyrina smiling.

Melinda was not alarmed by the princess's clear plans, but Vyrina would make sure to stay in good contact with her. The last thing she needed was the one person who knew what she was doing to rat her out.

The day was getting late and Vyrina had to head back to the castle. She quietly made her way back into the main city and to the castle ready to put her evil plan into action. She made sure to keep the old womans warning in her head. The last thing she wanted to do is have the suspicions turn on her when people start to wonder about what is going on. Vyrina was a great actress so she believed that she would not have any problems. Even so, she knew she needed to be careful and knew that there was nobody in the castle that she could trust.