Though the "Pocahontas" category is once again getting slow, I decided to go ahead and post a story that I have been randomly writing for almost a year now. It is an alternative version to Disney's classic "Pocahontas", and hopefully will provide more of a back story for Pocahontas and John, as well as for a couple of extra characters. I have most of the story written except the last few chapters, but all of them still need serious editing before they are posted. The plan is to post about two chapters a week, so hopefully I will be motivated to edit all of them.
Of course, I do not own anything about Pocahontas (in real life or Disney), except the VHS and soundtrack.
Prelude:
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A cloaked woman briskly walked down a silent cobblestone street in London. The night was clear and calm, with only the light of the full moon to guide her. Face-set into a blank stare, the woman continued until she abruptly stopped in front of one of the brick houses. She glanced at the overhead sign, and sighed as she pulled out a small bundle from beneath her cloak. The woman sadly looked down at the sleeping face that was nestled in between the blankets, and then reluctantly placed it beneath the house's door, turned around, and quickly walked away. Only when she was about to finally disappear behind a corner, did she turn around to see the door open and an older woman step out and notice the baby below.
"Thank you for taking in my son. He was born out of wedlock, though I was sure at the time when he was conceived, that his father and I would get married. I was wrong, however, for the following morning I awoke to find my "beloved" future husband gone.
My father does not know about the baby, and I know that he would be furious if he found out. I birthed him this morning, alone in the woods behind my house. As soon as I was able to stand, night fall had begun to set in, so I am bringing him to you under the cover of darkness.
I wish for the baby's name to be John Smith, for that would have been his name if his father had remained with me.
Thank you and please take good care of my son."
So what do you think so far? I know it is a short start, but reviews and critiques would be great!