Welcome one and all!
If you have ever read any of my other fanfics (eek! Does that mean I have a fan?), then nice to see you again! Well, kinda. I can't exactly see you...
If not, hi! It's always nice to see new readers!
Alrighty then. Who loves Pokemon?
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Okay, then! Who loves Pride and Prejudice?
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Why not both?
*cue Myraah jumping frantically alone, cheering the idea*
Well, I hope there are more readers who shall join me in that third one!
Anyways, I did promise a new chapter to Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: A True Friend, but I found myself lost yet again. So I set up the start for a new fanfic, one I hope will have you all interested!
Even if you haven't read Pride and Prejudice, I'll be taking out the formality and such so you don't have to know the classic to get what's going on here. So just sit back and enjoy!
In a part of the world where peace reigned and joy flourished, a region named Almia, a family lived happily together. This family, the Bennet family, enjoyed the peace in their small town of ChicoleVillage, as well as the friends around them. Although some amongst them wished for better things…
Almia was a region home to the northern rangers, some of the first to come around. Children of all ages dreamed of becoming rangers when they grew old enough, and some made their dreams come true.
Kate Bennet had done so only a year after her elder sister, Luana had. She had also been assigned to the same base as her sister, and the two had gotten really close in the years they worked together with Barlow, their base leader. Occasionally they would visit ChicoleVillage and their family from time to time, catching up with what was going on around.
One of these times, the girls readied themselves for the trip, not knowing what was to be expected. Wendy Bennet, their mother, was extremely excited to see them back, but left them to do as they pleased while she turned her attention to her husband, Sven Bennet.
"Sven, have you noticed our daughters being somewhat lonely, even when they are off doing their ranger jobs?" She asked him.
"Not really. They seem to enjoy each other's company," Mr. Bennet replied, not looking up from his paper. "Besides, the jobs keep them busy, so there's no reason to feel lonely."
Kate, realizing she was being talked about, called Luana over, and the two sat quietly by the door, listening to the conversation.
"Oh, but I'm sure they do feel lonely, without a partner. Don't you?"
"Again you've asked, Wendy. And again I'll tell you they seem fine to me."
Mrs. Bennet seemed rather annoyed. "Well, anyways, did you know they've finished up Netherfield base?"
"Have they now?" Netherfield base had been an ongoing project in Pueltown. With the rapid growth in the number of rangers, new bases had to be opened.
"Yes! Our neighbor Mrs. Long went visiting Pueltown and found out!"
Sven returned to his newspaper. Wendy groaned.
"Don't you want to know who's going to work there?"
"You want to tell me," Sven replied casually, "And I have nothing against hearing."
"Some famous rangers from Fiore are going to work in the base!"
"They're names?"
"Well, I only know of one of them. His name is Crawford Bingley."
"Does he have a partner? Or does he work alone?"
"Oh, no partner, I'm sure! What a wonderful thing for the girls!"
"How so? How can it affect them?"
"Oh, Sven, don't be so dense! You know I'm considering their partnering up with our girls!"
Luana looked uncomfortably over at Kate.
"Hey, what are you girls doing?" The duo looked over to see their other three sisters, Charlotte, Linda, and Lavana. Kate put her fingers to her lips in a "shh" motion, and all five huddled closely towards the door.
"Is that why they're moving to this new base? To partner up with our girls?" "Oh, Sven, don't be ridiculous! Of course not! But it's possible they could fall in love with them. So you ought to visit the base as soon as possible!"
"I see no reason for that. You may go with the girls, if you want, or send them by themselves. In fact, that might be better, seeing as how they might find you to be the prettiest of them all."
Wendy looked at her husband, then curled strands of her hair with her finger. "Oh, that is so sweet of you Sven! But, you really should think of the girls. I do have my fair share of good looks, but what about them? You have to visit these rangers as soon as they come into the neighborhood."
"I don't think I want to," Sven replied flatly, flipping the page of his paper with keen interest.
"Oh, but think of your girls! Mrs. Lucas is determined to go just because of that, and you know how she is with newcomers. Her daughter isn't even a ranger!" Wendy took a deep breath, and regained herself. "You have to go. We can't if you don't."
"I'm sure they would be very happy to see a retired ranger visit them. In fact, I may send a few words in for my Kate, to send with you."
Yet again, Luana looked over at Kate, who blushed severely. Behind them, Lavana and Linda giggled ferociously.
"No you won't. Kate isn't as pretty as Luana, nor as fun-loving as Lavana. I don't see why you put all the preference on her."
"It's not like the girls have much in their favor anyways," Sven remarked, placing down his paper. "They are carefree and silly like most other girls, though I think Kate has a bit more sense."
"Oh, Sven, how can you be so cruel to you girls? You are too mean. You have no compassion for my nerves."
"Oh, I have lots of respect for your nerves." Sven said sarcastically, walking towards the door. Kate panicked, trying to jump up and run off so her father wouldn't know she'd been spying. Unfortunately, all her siblings, had the same idea, and with the little space between them, they all fell atop one another when the door creaked open.
"What are you girls doing?" Sven asked, chuckling after realizing.
Sven had planned on visiting the base when he'd heard of it's completion, but he didn't want his wife to know, for a joke of sorts. In fact, she didn't find out until after the visit had been payed.
Kate sat silently, fixing the cuff of her ranger jacket, when her father came in.
"I hope Crawford likes it, Katie," he said quietly.
"Well, we're not going to find out, are we? Especially not if you won't visit," Wendy grumbled. Trying to find someone to let her anger out on, she noticed her fourth daughter, Linda, coughing fiercely.
"Linda, have some sympathy! My poor, poor, nerves. Must you cough in a way that hurts them?"
"Linda doesn't care when it comes to coughing," Sven teased. "She times them at bad moments."
"No, I don't," she whimpered, coughing again. Wendy looked over towards Lavana.
"Lavana, honey, when is your next party?"
"Two weeks," Lavana replied, fixing her lipstick with mirror in hand.
"I see," Wendy cried, "and by then the rangers will have moved in, so there isn't much chance of my girls meeting them!"
"Oh, I'm sure not. You would have to go visit yourselves, and I know you wouldn't do that, right Charlotte? I know you are one who has a knack for reading and such. You think your mother would visit?"
Charlotte looked confusedly from her father to her mother, trying to think of something clever to say.
"While Charlotte is thinking, let's talk about Crawford Bingley again."
"I am sick of him!" Wendy cried, her face turning a light shade of pink.
"Oh, I see. I wish you'd told me. I wouldn't have gone to visit him! Oh," Sven smirked, "but I have. I'm afraid we can't escape meeting him now."
"Wha-you visited him?" Wendy's complexion turned pale. "Oh, my dear Sven! I knew you'd do it! My persuasion skills worked after all!" She ran over, giving him a hug. Sven smiled and walked off. When he was out of earshot, Wendy turned to the girls. "You have a wonderful father! I don't know how you'll ever pay him back! Or me, for that matter. Now you'll all meet Crawford! Even you, Lavana! He may fall for you!"
"Oh," Lavana flipped her hair dramatically, "I am the youngest, but I'm also the tallest. I'm sure he'd fall for me before any of my sisters!"
Not the best, I know. But I have hopes for this!
Here's all the characters introduced in this chapter:
Mr. Sven Bennet: father of five daughters and married to Wendy Bennet, who he likes to tease.
Mrs. Wendy Bennet: mother of five daughters and married to Sven Bennet, who teases her. She tends to be somewhat of a goof, crazy even.
Luana Bennet: (19) The oldest of the Bennet sisters, Luana is a humble, quiet girl who is too sweet for her own good.
Kate Bennet:(18) The second oldest, Kate spends much of her time with her older sister and best friend, who is yet to be introduced to this story! (although, I did hint at who she was...) She keeps a firm opinion on those she meets, and doesn't change those very often.
Charlotte Bennet: (16) The third oldest, Charlotte has no interest in guys or anything like that. She prefers the company of books and knowledge. (I was going to make Rhythmi be Mary's replacement, but I'm saving her for later)
Linda Bennet: (15) A flirt who, like her little sister, enjoys the company of men above all else, particularly rangers.
Lavana Bennet: (14) Another flirt, moreso than her sister, even.
I felt Lavana was most suited to Lydia's personality, so I kept her around for that. Sorry to anyone who disagrees.
Well, here's the first chapter! Give me your feedback, please and thankyou!