A/N: hello everybody, I've decided to do the APH: 100 day fanfic challenge c: Obviously it would be impossible for me to update every single day, but I'll try my best to do a daily drabble ;u; Day one's prompt is "Hey! Let's start with introductions!" so I made an ... introduction-ish. c: It's AusHun if you didn't notice the title of the chapter. Enjoy~?
"An arranged marriage?! Isn't that a bit sudden? Well, I guess if it's for the benefit of the country, I shouldn't protest," Elizabeta complained to her good friend, a giant stuffed kitten named "Miau."
She had just received a letter from her boss that her country, Hungary, had to unite with Austria to form a new monarchy called 'Austria-Hungary' in order to improve the two countries, in other words, she had to marry Austria. The last couple of years for Elizabeta were a mess after Holy Rome left Austria's house. The Hungarian Revolution of 1858 was a complete failure, even though they seemed to come close to winning, and the Austro-Prussian War only made matters worse. Nothing seemed to go Elizabeta's way ever, even in her childhood she was constantly beaten up by the Ottoman Empire. Hugging Miau in one hand, Elizabeta made her way from her bed to her desk to reach for her handkerchief to dry her tears that slowly formed in her bright eyes. Even though Austria had given Elizabeta a light pink handkerchief with delicately embroidered flowers, she had thought it was too delicate to be used.
Elizabeta wasn't angry or sad at the fact that she had to be married to Austria, she just thought the news came too quickly and reflecting on the misfortune in her life only made matters worse. Although she had been living in the same house as Austria for a long time now, Elizabeta still wasn't used to this 'new' lifestyle. She had once thought that she preferred to actually be a boy and go hunting whenever she wanted to instead of being a girl, dressing 'lady-like' and practicing table manners. It had been a long time since then, but even though her 'new' lifestyle had become familiar, at the same time, Elizabeta felt distant from the world. She would have to get used to it eventually and she will have to like this way for a long time. Acting like a lady wasn't boring; it had its fun parts as well. The only problem is that change takes time to get used to. There was a light knock at Elizabeta's light brown door. "Ms. Hungary? Mr. Austria is going to arrive here in thirty minutes to talk about the union. You should prepare for his arrival," a maid on the other side of the door suggested.
Elizabeta could hear the maid's light footsteps as she scurried away quickly, perhaps to clean the house. Elizabeta set Miau down on her bed and went up to her wardrobe. She picked a simple but elegant dress to wear and matching shoes. Her dress was a light forest green, one of her favourite colours. It reminded her of the wilderness that was once her home. After changing into her dress, Elizabeta went up to her mirror to apply her makeup. Whatever evidence that she had been crying had been covered by her attempt at makeup. Although it wasn't as detailed and elegant ad she wanted, it was a good start for Elizabeta since she did not have many reasons to wear makeup before.
She smiled in triumph at the mirror, feeling a little awkward because she looked different. Elizabeta left her room and went down the simple wooden staircase, being careful not to trip on the hem of her dress. She walked into the hall to be greeted by her fiancé. Austria smiled and spoke, "Hello, although we have been living together for a while now, I do not believe that we have properly introduced ourselves. My name is Roderich Edelstein. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Elizabeta smiled sweetly and responded, "My name is Elizabeta Hédeváry. It is a pleasure to meet you as well."