Opposition

by RabidErikPhan

[H]The first story in the Time and Place series. Christine and Erik are colonists in the 1700's. They were best friends,but Erik's father,a loyalist,and Christine's father,a Patriot, begin fighting,the two friends are torn apart. Erik's age is alterered.

1. Chapter 1

The idea for this phic came to me when I was in Social Studies class, first period, where I wrote the first chapter. I edited it during third period English and proofread during fifth period study hall. The idea is different, and I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: Parts of this story are loosely based on the book, Gone with the Wind. I own nothing of that book, or POTO.

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Opposition: Chapter 1

15-year-old Christine Daae stared longingly out her window. Everything she held near was taken away from her by this stupid war. Her father, her brother, and, most importantly, her friend. Erik Destler had always been her best friend, but when his father stayed loyal to Great Britain, and hers a patriot, the tension began. After one rather large fight between both families, everyone made the silent agreement never to speak to each other again. That was, everyone but Erik and Christine. The two friends were ripped apart by their family's beliefs, and they had not spoken in almost a year. Erik would be 17 years old now, and soon most likely be courting. Christine wished that she could be that girl, that lucky girl who was courted by the amazing, kind, and sweet Erik Destler. She was, most likely, the only one who would accept him freely. She wished that Erik could see that, but also thought that he had probably forgotten her by now.

Erik Destler held his long-fingered hands over his masked face. He pulled the red velvet curtain away from the small window in the attic where he was sitting, and stared down at the woman in the yard of the house across the street. She looked so much like her daughter, but there was one difference, one Erik, with his artist's eyes, saw from even at the distance he was at. Her daughter's face held innocence, whereas her mother's did not. Erik reached into his pocket and pulled out the box, and opened it. The ring inside was as magnificent as ever. He had always said, if he ever got a chance, this would be her ring. This would be his Christine's ring.

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So, does anyone like it? Constructive criticism is more than welcome. This is the first time that I have done a period piece out of the late 1800's, or, in other words, the time in which the novel is set. Please review!