When I met You
By: rin-ciacco
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A/N: Besides being an Inuyasha addict I am hopelessly devoted to Hector! But since he is married I have converted all my energy into supporting Andromache and him. I borrowed the title from the APO hit "When I Met You". I'm listening to Barbie Almabis' version while I'm typing.
Enjoy! Oh yah…they don't belong to me.
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'No this is not happening… No, No!' this was the single thought running through Princess Andromache's mind.
This night was meant for celebration and happiness. Yet it ended in tears.
King Achaos had called all his servants and subjects. The palace was open for one all! The king had important news to reveal. All day servants and maids were bustling through in and out of the grand ballroom, arranging the preparations needed for the party. Andromache found herself looking forward to the grand event. She was all-smiles and she greeted the guests with grace she was known for.
But she forgot her manners when her father made that big announcement.
"I am proud to announce to each and every one of you that my daughter, Princess Andromache is set to marry the Prince of Troy," the king announced with pride and gaiety apparent in his voice.
Who cares about manners when it's your future at stake?
Everyone had cheered. They loved their princess and the prince of a powerful kingdom is not a bad match for their beloved princess.
Andromache had other plans. "NO!" she screamed that everyone was shocked. They never saw their princess like this and why? She was to marry a good man what has upset her?
"NO! NO! NO! I refuse!"
The king turned to her daughter. He had anticipated this. The young girl had always held a strong opinion against arranged marriages. This is why he announced it in front of an audience. He knew she wouldn't protest In front of so many people.
He thought wrong.
Bracing himself, he replied in a cool calculated tone. "Why do you refuse?"
"I do not know the guy!"
He looked to his wife for some help. The queen read his expression and quickly replied. "You will know the prince he will come the day after tomorrow."
"You know that's not what I mean."
"Let's talk about this later. Tonight is a night for fun!" the king said turning to the quiet guests.
Sensing that it would be unwise to pursue the subject in front of other people, Andromache left to the safety of her room.
'It's not fair!' The princess sobbed into her hands. She sat at the floor of her room, thoughts of an unbearable life of being tied to an idiotic man. No she was not being prejudiced, she had heard many things about the prince. Mostly about his successful military exploits, that did not impress her. To her it did not merit any recognition to be so young and yet to be so comfortable in killing other people.
"Probably a brainless fool. Hungry for blood and death" she said to herself in between sobs.
She knows it is selfish of her, it is not a secret that their kingdom is slowly disintegrating. They needed help and his father was wise to ally himself with the great kingdom of Troy. She needs to sacrifice her happiness for her nation's sake.
Try as she might she still wants to be selfish.
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Sorry for the crappy beginning but I promise to improve on the next ones. Next I'll be doing Hector 's side. Please review I really need inspiration so I could get over major writer's block.
