Here is chapter one of my first original fiction, characters are all mine, so no stealing please. Enjoy everyone!


Chapter 1

Arial Ludwig fidgeted in her chair nervously as her mother and father's lawyer went over their wills and final testaments, You wouldn't deny that you were afraid, because from the crappy money situations, you knew your parents wouldn't have had much to leave you with, if anything at all.

"Miss Ludwig" The lawyer said, finally looking up from the document "Things don't look very good"

"What is it?" You say slowly, not really sure if you even want to know.

"Well, my dear, your parents were only able to leave you enough to pay all the bills and mortgage for a few months" He said, looking at you sadly "And any job a teenager could get wouldn't pay enough to pay for everything a house requires payment for"

Tears gathered beneath her eyes but she refused to cry, she knew she had to be strong, she just had to "Then I will get a job and start looking for an apartment"

The lawyer nodded "That would probably be best"

"Did they leave anything else? Personal things?" she asked.

"Yes" He said, "Your father left you a pocket watch that belonged to his great, great, great grandfather and his wedding band, and your mother left her wedding gown, her engagement ring, her wedding ring and there are also several family photographs that are supposed to be given to you"

She nodded, thankful shewould at least get these few precious personal items that belonged to her beloved parents.

she closed her eyes as her parents drifted through her mind, she could still picture them now, smiling and happy, laughing and constantly telling you how much they love her, oops, loved her.

There also that painful obstacle, she now had to get used to thinking of her parents in past tense as to the fact they no longer existed, they were now a thing of the past.

"Miss Ludwig? Are you going to alright?" the lawyer asked, removing his half moon spectacles, looking at her with a concerned expression.

This particular lawyer had known your parents since high school and was a very close friend, so naturally he was concerned for her, but he was also very formal, so he always called young ladies 'miss' and used their last names, and his formality was another reason he could not take her in, it just wasn't proper for a young girl to live alone with a middle aged man.

"Yes" she murmured softly, still fighting tears "I will fine"

He nodded briefly and then stood and left after bidding her goodnight with a caring smile and saying "I'm always here if you need any help, Arial"

She stared after him in shock as he left her house, he never used a young ladies name, doing so meant you must be a very dear to him, you could understand though after you though about it, he had always treated you like a daughter.

she stood up then and went to the window, it was raining now, and it was starting to come down hard with loud claps of thunder and bright flashed of lightning, illuminating the whole dark street.

"I hate storms" she whimpered sadly "I wish my mom were here"

She closed the blinds and hurried into the small parlor, putting some wood into the manual fireplace and lighting it, this was always comforting for her when storms were happening, because she knew if the power went out that you wouldn't be left in the darkness of the night.

her thoughts were drawn away from the roaring source of light when you heard loud knocking on the door "Who in the world would be out in this?"

She peaked out from between the curtains over the door window and saw a soaked young man with drenched light purple hair and emerald green eyes, he had a distressed expression on his face and her kind heart winning the battle of uncertainty within her, she opened the door and ushered him inside "What in the world are you doing out in this mess?"

"My car broke down a few miles back, I was searching for a car garage to fix it, but I have walked miles and not one sign of one" He said "May I dry off here and use your phone?"

She nodded "Of course, there is a fire going in the fireplace in the parlor"

He nodded and hurried off in the direction you pointed, seeming to be eager about getting dry.

She followed him into the parlor and sat down beside him on the floor in front of the fireplace "So, what's your name?"

"Aidan" he said, looking over at her with a smile that looked rather practiced than genuine "What is yours?"

"Arial" She said with a gentle smile "Pleased to meet you"

"Likewise" He said with a twisted sort of smile, but he seemed to have quickly noticed his expression because he quickly changed it to one of kindness "You are so very kind, Arial, most women that lived alone wouldn't invite in a male stranger, thank you"

She smiled, well, at least he was polite and seemed grateful for the help "Would you like some tea or something else hot to drink, I think we still have some cider mix in the cupboard"

"No" he said curtly, then noticing his rudeness he turned to her with a smile of apology "Sorry about that, I just don't like most hot drinks, I apologize for my rudeness and thank you for offering, you are a most gracious hostess"

She smiled at his flattering compliment "Well thank you, and I accept your apology"

Then the phone rang and you stood up to go to the kitchen where the phone was, but you did noticed though while leaving how Aidan's eyes shifted across the room nervously, like he was afraid of being late for something or something like that, you couldn't help but think that it very strange,

When she came back, Aidan was no longer in the parlor "Aidan?"

"Behind you" His voice sneered cruelly.

She turned around to see Aidan with a washcloth and a vial of a clear liquid.

You were about to ask what it was until he uncorked the vial and wet the washcloth with it and then the strong smell hit your nose, chloroform!!!!

She tried to turn to run, but Aidan was quicker than lightning as he sped forward and grabbed her, forcing the washcloth over your mouth and nose.

"My brother will be most pleased" He laughed maliciously as he held her tightly to prevent struggling.

Arial tried to her best to try and escape his hold but he was so strong and she could feel her consciousness slipping away.

Finally she were out cold and Aidan scooped her up in his arms princess style and was off, out into the rain and darkness of the night.


There yall go, my first original vampire fiction, I hope everyone liked it and will leave me some reviews on this chapter. Hope to hear from you all soon:)

Yours always,

Tom Riddle's reluctant bride