So this is an AU/AH story.
Damon is the King of England. He is promised to Princess Katherine of Italy, yet when he meets her Lady in Waiting, the beautiful Elena, he begins to wonder if he can actually go through with the proposed nuptials.
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She was running through the gardens of the palace, her long brown curls bouncing around her shoulders, she was so incredibly beautiful. How could he not want her? How could he not run after her? He followed her through the archway of the hedge maze, she turned her head as she ran, flashing him a dazzling smile. His heart skipped a beat. Then she was gone. Into the twisting turns, there was no sign of her; her laughter had faded away along with the last of the afternoon sun.
Suddenly everything was cold, quiet. He was all alone in the never-ending maze. The walls seemed to grow higher and higher towering over him. He spun around looking for a way out, hearing a twig snap somewhere up ahead. He ran towards the noise, hoping to find his beloved waiting for him, so he could scoop her up and shower her with kisses.
He turned a corner and saw her up ahead, her back was to him. He walked towards her, lifting his hand to place it on her shoulder. He touched her and she spun around. She moved towards him, pushing him up against the hedge wall. She moved her mouth to his ear and whispered, "My darling Majesty, must you stay blind to your desires? You know we will never truly love one another, find your happiness. My sweet Prince, wake up. Damon, wake up."
Do not be nervous Elena. You will be great. You were brought up for this, everything will be fine. But what if everything is not fine? What if I mess up? What if I forget to curtsey when she walks into the room? What if I spill wine on her expensive gowns? What if I draw her bath too early and the water becomes too cold for her liking? I'm doomed, utterly doomed.
"Elena, the carriage is here, you're chests are being loaded, go say goodbye to your mother and we will be on our way" said Lord Grayson Gilbert as he left to follow the servants out into the garden.
I walked into the sitting room to find my mother Lady Miranda Gilbert working on her needlepoint. I curtseyed as she set her work down and stood.
"Goodbye mother, I will see you again when the King goes on his winter progress."
"Goodbye my darling, have a safe journey, and relax, you will do wonderfully in your duties as a Lady in Waiting I know it." She opened her arms and we hugged tightly. Knowing the next time we saw each other would be Christmas.
"Farewell mother, I will miss you so much."
"Elena! The carriage is ready to leave! We must be off!" shouted my father from the road. My mother kissed my cheek and I headed out the door, and into the carriage. As we pulled away from my home, the only home I had ever known, I took in a deep breath.
I was headed to Windsor Palace.
I was to be a lady in waiting.
I was to live under the same roof as the King of England.
I was going to be great.
First story for TVD! I hope it was okay, longer chapters definitely to come soon!
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Xo E.S.