Chapter 1 Arrival
I glance out the carriage window watching as the sun begins to fade behind the mountains. It has been quite a journey from my homeland to my new one. Let me start at the beginning...
"Mother, Father please! There has to be another way!" Bonnie pleads with her parents, the King and Queen of Whitmore. "My child it is the only way our people are suffering and I would rather you marry the Prince of Mystic Falls then have an unnecessary war." King Hopkins says. Bonnie stares at the marble floor. "Bonnie, please don't fight us, our people are starving we are desperate, you are the kingdom's only hope." Bonnie looks up at her mother with disgust. "Yes, because you care so much for the people that you raised the taxes on everything! Our people suffer because of you idiotic decisions, you have failed this kingdom! And now you ask me to give away my life to a man that I have only seen once, to wash away your mistakes!" King Hopkins comes down from his throne and strikes her. Bonnie falls to the floor. She hears her mother gasp.
"You are going that is the ends of it, now get up." Bonnie does not looks at them when she rises. "Jenna!" The queen calls. The doors open and in comes Jenna. "Yes, your Majesty?" The king sits back on his throne. "Prepare my daughter for her departure, she leaves at once." Jenna bows she leads Bonnie out of the throne room. "Your Highness, what happened?" Jenna asks once they are safely in Bonnie's quarters. "I told the truth." Bonnie stands in front of the mirror as she wait for Jenna to help with remove her dress. "He's never done that before, I will admit that I was terrified in that moment." Once her dress is off Jenna retrieves a more comfortable one.
She comes back with a long blue corset sundress with white pumps. Bonnie changes then Jenna tightens it. Bonnie sits down in her chair while Jenna works on her hair. "I fear that this will be the last time I will see you." Bonnie makes eye contact with her in the mirror. Jenna smiles sadly. "Do not fret your Highness we will meet again one day." Bonnie smiles slightly. She stops and moves away when Jenna brings the face powder over. "No, if I am to meet my future husband I will not hide behind that." She stands, "Are my things packed?" Jenna nods. Bonnie takes a deep breath as Jenna opens the door. They walk to the courtyard a place that Bonnie won't miss because of how dull it looks. When they are outside the gate Jenna hands Bonnie trunks to the coachmen.
"I will miss you Jenna, you are the closest thing to a mother that I've had." Bonnie's eyes start to water. Jenna hugs her. "Your Highness, I shall miss you as well." Bonnie releases her she wipes her tears away before stepping into the carriage. She takes her seat as the door closes behind her she looks up to the balcony and sees her parents, she turns her gaze away from them and back to Jenna with a sad smile she waves as the carriage starts to move. Bonnie sighs as she looks out at the blazing sun so high in the sky. Bonnie leans back against her seat and falls asleep. When she awakes it's evening and she sees her new home. The courtyard is filled with colorful flowers and stones even a fountain surrounded by lots little green bushes. It's much too soon when Bonnie realizes that the carriage has stopped.
She waits for the coachmen to open the door. When he does someone that his ot him hold their hand out to her. She takes it slightly hesitant. When she steps out she releases the man's hand. "Princess Bonnie. Welcome to Mystic Falls. My name is Jeremy I'm the Prince's advisor." Bonnie nods, "So you're a Lord?" Jeremy shakes his head. "No, I am not. Come his Highness awaits." Bonnie rolls her eyes but follows him. "So what is he like?" Jeremy chuckles. "I will let you decide for yourself, your Highness." Bonnie shakes her head as they pass kitchen. They stand outside the throne room Jeremy opens the doors. She goes in she sees a man sitting on the throne with hair as black as night and piercing blue eyes and an arrogant smirk that she wanted to swat off his face.
"Well, hello Princess. I've been expecting your arrival." Bonnie stares at the man perplexed. "What? Am I not what you were expecting?" Bonnie shakes her head then smirks, "Why yes, because your not him." The man chuckles, "Of course I-." He his cut off when someone else joins them. "Damon, was this really necessary? I don't think my betrothed was fooled by your foolish attempt." Bonnie turns around and to see a man with black hair combed back with hazel brown eyes, he was dressed in the royal robes, unlike the man who sits on his throne. "Apologies Princess Bonnie, my cousin was just suppose to greet you." Damon chuckles, "Where's the enjoyment in that, Lorenzo?" Bonnie says nothing, she knows that back at home she should stay quiet if the men are talking.
"Princess Bonnie are you alright?" Bonnie looks up into the prince's eyes she forms a smile. "Yes, I feel fine." The prince is not convinced his smile turns into a frown as he looks at her cheek. "When did this happen?" Lorenzo asks as he gently takes her face in his large hand. "This morning after I had heard from my father that I was to marry you." The prince's frown deepens, "And he struck you out of anger?" Bonnie looks away from him, "Yes but, not out of defiance. I only spoke the truth, words that he knew were true." The prince let's go of her chin he turns to Jeremy. "I will take her to the healer an escort her to her quarters. You are dismissed for the rest of the night." Jeremy bows before leaving.
Lorenzo extends his arm to her she loops her arm through his and they walk out the throne room to the healer. "So Prince Lorenzo-." The prince chuckles, "Please call me Enzo." Bonnie nods, "Then please call me Bonnie." He nods. Once they reach the healer's quarters Enzo let's go of her having her sit in the chair. A woman appears with a bowl and a rag which she uses to clean the wound. Bonnie winces at the pain soon it's stitched up they leave. Enzo leads her to the bedchambers he opens the door Bonnie walks in and looks around the room it was a nice shade of green her trunks were placed against the wall next to the window that from the looks of it goes to the garden. "Is it to your liking Bonnie?" She turns around and smiles kindly. "Yes, thank you."
Enzo shakes his head. "No need for that, Bonnie. Please do make yourself comfortable, I know you had a long journey here so you must be exhausted." Bonnie nods slightly. "I would like to get some rest." Enzo smiles, "Of course, I shall have food be brought to your room shortly, and I will see you tomorrow." Bonnie bows he takes her hand and places a kiss on her wrist before he leaves. Bonnie let's out the breath she was holding as she still feels tingles from his kiss on her hand. She shakes her head a knocks on her door. "Your Highness." Bonnie looks to the maid who has just entered. "Yes?" The maid bows, "My name is Victoria, the prince told me I am to be your lady in waiting." Bonnie nods to the brown haired maid.
"Well, thank you and would you mind helping me out of this corset?" Victoria nods she walks over and unties the stings loosing it the dress so she could step out of it, "The bath was prepared for you moments ago." She places a robe on Bonnie one that is not her own and leads her to the bath. Bonnie steps into the warm water and sighs. "Do you need any assistance?" Bonnie shakes her head, "No, thank you. Can you please fetch my dinner?" Vicki nods and leaves closing her door behind her. Bonnie lathers her skin with the oils she had been given she smiles loving the scent. Not long after Vicki comes back with her food. "Prince Lorenzo had told the chef ahead of time." Bonnie steps out of the bath wrapping a towel around her waist.
Bonnie opens her trunk and grabs one of her undergarments and her nightgown. She puts them on and then eats. Once she finished the delicious meal Vicki combs her long black hair. She stands climbs into the comfy bed Vicki places the covers over her. "I shall see you in the morning, your Highness." Bonnie nods, "Victoria, please call me Bonnie." The maid nods as she closes the door. Bonne smiles slightly as she drifts off to sleep.