Well, here's the first chapter of "Devil in the Shadow." Many characters, mainly Austin, will be OOC and the rating of this story may go up to 'M' if I see the need to, if not, it will remain 'T'. However, there will be times of mature scenes, so be mature about it.

Big thank you to mwah101 for being my first reviewer and follower and I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I do not own the show Austin & Ally (although I wish I did) and anything associated with it

Ally's POV:

The sun began to stream through the long curtains, signaling the beginning of another day. I began to rise from my warm, soft bed, stretching my arms as I sat up and yawning in the process. After staring into space for a while, I got out of bed and went to the curtains to open them completely. My lady's maid would be here soon to help me bathe and dress for the day because only she would be able to tame the wild mane that is my hair. A knock on the door made me break from my thoughts and turn around.

"Good morning Miss, time to get dressed. It is a big day after all!" A cheerful voice said. I smiled at my lady's maid/best friend, Trish as she entered. We had been best friend since we were young and when she became my lady's maid, it gave us a better reason to hang out and have girl time.

"I don't see it that way and how many times have I told you to call me Ally? Have we not been friends since we were like little?" I told her with a sigh. Trish laughed and led me towards the washroom for my bath.

If you haven't figured it out yet, my name is Ally, not short for anything, Dawson, daughter of Lord Lester and Lady Penny Dawson and today is my 16th birthday. Normally, when a girl reaches my age, she is to be entered into society and begin searching for a husband. But that's not for me. I prefer to read, learn, and go on adventures to distant lands, not sit in some too big house and only be expected to sit and look pretty for others. I was what many of my father's friends called 'a restless spirit' and maybe they're right. I preferred to sit by the fire and read a good book or sit at the piano in the music room writing and playing songs instead of going to fancy dinner parties. I was again ripped from my thoughts as I ascended into the hot, soapy water of the tub and begin to clean myself. It was supposed to be Trish's job to wash me, but I'm a big girl and I can bathe myself. Trish was able to busy herself by making conversation.

"So, I overheard your parents taking about your birthday party tonight." She said as she handed me my shampoo. I roll my eyes as I lather my hair.

"And what did they say?" I asked.

"Apparently, many eligible young men have accepted the invitation and have also requested a private moment with you, including the very handsome and very wealthy Dallas Centineo." Trish wiggled her eyebrows at me as she said that. Dallas Centineo is a good friend of my family and I, maybe, soft of, kind of had a small infatuation with him. However, that changed when I actually sat down and had a conversation with him. Let me just say that there is nothing going on up there. Shortly after we met, he began to talk to my father about entering a formal courtship with me and my father didn't have to think twice. He maybe a lord, but my father is one of the cheapest men in the world. It tends to annoy me and my mother to no end. Dallas would need to wait until my coming of age to actually begin a courtship and only if I agreed to it. Thankfully I don't see any of that happening. Needless to say, I was not looking forward to this night if it included me spending most of my time with Dallas or any other brainless lord, duke etc.

"Yes, well, I just want to get through this night with as little drama as I can. I just hope none of them are as pushy as him." I said as I flicked some of my bath water at her. She flinched back, but instead of being mad, we both just laughed as I got out of the tub. Trish proceeded to wrap a big fluffy towel around me as we walked back to my room to dress.

I walked into my huge closet because what girl didn't need a closet big enough to hold 50-70 people inside it. Looking through, I found a lovely light pink, off the shoulders dress with flowing sleeves that came down to about my knees and found matching white ballet flats to wear with it. After yanking the brush through my damp, yet still wild mane, I allowed Trish to put my long, brown hair back into a braid and off I went to go see my parents to talk about the party. As I said goodbye to Trish, I suddenly felt a chill run up my spin. I looked around, yet I saw nothing there except for a little red bird flying by the window. Thinking I was just being paranoid, I continued my walk to my father's study.

No One's POV:

Unbeknownst to Ally was that that little bird was a messenger and watcher. It flew from the window to a far off castle located beyond the boundaries of her father's land. The bird flew into an open balcony of the dark brick castle and changed from a bird into a tall, red haired man dressed in brightly colored clothes. He walked into a large room that consisted of a bed, two large French-door windows that lead out onto a balcony, a large bathroom and closet, and finally a large mahogany wood desk. Behind the desk was a turned chair where a young man sat looking into a foggy basin. The red head stopped in front of the desk and placed his fist over his heart and bowed.

"My lord, I have returned with an update as you requested." He said. The man lifted his head and turned it slightly to the right.

"And what is their plan for tonight?" He asked.

"There is a party to be held for her tonight and many are expected to show up. In all honesty, there would be no better time to go." The man behind the desk lifted his head completely to reveal a head of blonde hair that reached his collar and a pair of chocolate brown eyes that could bring any women to their knees.

"Show me. I wish to see what she looks like, Dez." The man said as he walked to the other man. The man, known as Dez, shook his head and placed a finger to his temple. He made a face as if he were in pain and moved his finger to reveal a wisp of silvery mist. He placed it inside the foggy basin and a projection of Ally appeared in the basin. There were pictures of her when she woke up, of her in the bath and off her in her pink dress. Each picture made the blonde haired man next to him smile.

"Each year, she only gets more beautiful. Someone like her is destined to be with me and only me. Tonight is the night. We must prepare to leave." He said as he walked past his friend. Dez began to follow, but the apprehension on his face could not be missed.

"What if she doesn't feel the same way? It has been a long time since you last saw her. Heck, I'd be surprised if she remembered you." Dez was stopped in his walk out when he ran into his friends back. He rubbed his bruised nose when the other began to speck.

"It doesn't matter, in time she will feel the same way. If she doesn't, well, let's think about that bridge when we need to cross it, otherwise I have nothing to think or worry about." He began to walk away when Dez placed his hand on his friends shoulder.

"Just remember what you're getting yourself into, Austin." He said. Austin just smirked and looked over his shoulder.

"Believe me Dez; I know exactly what I'm getting myself into. Pack a bag; we leave for the Dawson manor now." With that, Austin walked out of the room and back to his own to begin packing and formulating a plan of his own.

I hope you all enjoyed it and remember to review, like and follow my story. If you didn't catch it, I used something similar to the Pensieve from the Harry Potter series because I really like the idea of it. If not, you are such a Muggle! And by the way, did anyone get the Auslly feels from this week's episode?! OMG what a major overload for me!