Princesses and Paupers
Authors Note: This is just an idea that came to me one day and I would love some feedback on whether or not to continue the story.
The future pairings will be: Delena, Kennet, Klaroline and Stebakah
I do not want to be sued so obviously i do not own any of the vampire diaries, I am simply using the characters.
Chapter 1: Pilot chapter
"This idea that Elena and I are going to be taking part in this event is crazy Care"...
Bonnie laughed blatantly at the thought of participating in yet another grand scheme crafted by Caroline in the mask of a community event.
"This one is different" Caroline pleaded with determination following her friends through the crowded corridors on the way to their next class."The entire town is taking part to raise money for our community, plus there is a prize of £1000 dollars" she eagerly smiled in hope of encouraging her best friends to participate.
It was an idea, suggested by the towns historical comity, that a large towns wide event would take place in Mystic falls to honour the heritage of the town by taking willing "volunteers" and issuing them with a status of Princess or Pauper. It was then up to the towns folk to bid upon the volunteers and the highest bidder would claim their selected volunteer for two weeks. In this time the volunteer would write a report in the eyes of their new given character with realistic comments based on their status and the people whom had bought them, the winner would then receive 1000 dollars prize money.
This new idea was creating a buzz from those all over Mystic falls as they eagerly prepared.
" I guess it could be fun bons..." Elena willingly giving in to Caroline's pleas. "I mean you never know, this could be the distraction we all need now that Alaric and Jer are gone". She smiled sadly at the mention of those she loved, Alaric dead and Jeremy in Denvor with his new and improved lifestyle. Vampire and death free, he was happy and although she was glad of that she couldn't help but feel lonely at times when her friends were gone.
Bonnie gave Elena and mocking outraged look at her audacity to betray her in such a way before reluctantly nodding and grimacing as Caroline hugged her tightly. "Care.. vampire stength not so great right now.." Bonnie choked before being released.
Caroline laughed wildly at her friends, " this is going to be awesome, plus im living out my gone with the wind fantasies" .
Later that day the trio met up in the Grill by the pool tables as planned they would find out their given status tonight by the pulling names from a hat and matched with a title from a different hat.
"I can see its all very technical and difficult" Bonnie commented dryly as the Liz Forbes ,the towns new stand in mayor, explained the method of selection to the eager crowd below the stage.
"Once selected you will have 48 hours to collect costumes, pack belongings and whatever free time is needed before returning here for the bidding to take place. " Liz carefully explained " However before we begin you must all sign your name on as an agreement and read through the rules on this contract" She held the piece of stained paper disguised as parchment in the air for all to see.
"No turning back now" Caroline nervously laughed as she signed her name in long loopy letters across the page. Bonnie sighed and did the same hoping not to regret the decision to early on in the process. "Here goes nothing" Elena replied to Caroline's earlier comment and signed her name before walking over to where the two others stood awaiting their new titles.
"Maria Fell" Liz exclaimed "Pauper", the young girl huffed and walked off stage to collect her belongings.
The atmosphere was strange in the Grill tonight Bonnie thought to herself, the usual chatter and constant noise of the radio or band mixed with the conversations of many different people had died down. The crowd gazed wide eyed at the many girls who had willingly offered themselves up to this ludicrous experiment, the noise became fainter and fainter until dying down into silence as the crowd watched their future belongings like an animal sizing up the prey.
"Well what was she expecting really, I mean its really hard to get princess status, I expect we will all get pauper" Caroline stated through gritted teeth at the girls tantrum.
Elena and Bonnie simply giggled at their friends competiveness before walking over to the stage, waiting to be called.
More girls flew in and out after receiving their titles, the tension within the grill had eased back down as light chatter ensued from those now bored with the project at hand. The day grew dark and with only few girls remaining things were looking up for Bonnie as this was coming to an end.
"Rebekah Mikaelson... Princess" Liz stated with a bored expression as Rebekah gloated her way past the three girls remaining.
"Good Luck girlies" she announced as she left the Grill
"Screw her" Caroline raged in a fit of jealously as she stepped up on stage, "Caroline Forbes... Princess" her mother announced with pride.
Bonnie and Elena clapped and cheered for their friend, booing all those claiming it was a rigged event before each claiming their own titles.
"Bonnie Bennett... Pauper"
"Elena Gilbert.. Pauper"
With that the night was over and the three girls walked home side by side laughing at the thought of the next two weeks, surprising themselves with the prospect of being excited.
"At least its over for now ". Bonnie turned to Elena in hopes to find some comfort .
" ooooh no its not dear bons" Caroline laughed.. "Next up is the bidding".
And with that the girls disappeared into the dark night unaware of the journey that was about to take place, the potential surrounding them entirely.