Chapter 21: Family

Princess Aria halts and exclaims, "Wait!" She finally finds her voice to speak out her hesitation.

The rest of the fairies behind her abruptly stop walking too.  Aramir and Jeera, who are both situated in front of the Princess, turn around and stare at her confused, but did not say anything. Every fairy is silently anticipating for their Princess to say something further.

"Princess Aria, the Queen and King need to know as soon as possible that you are here." Aramir utters on an impulse but still as politely as possible.

"But I have not ever seen them before! What do I say to them? Will they believe that I am their daughter? What if they get disappointed?" Princess Aria rants frantically all her doubts.

Jeera looks at Princess Aria. She seems to weigh if she will say something to give the Princess some encouragement.

Suddenly, Caspian stands by her side and reaches out to hold her hand gently.