Hello :)
The idea of this fanfic is in my head since some weeks now and I thought that I should write it down. It's my first fanfic.
RoV Characters by Riyoko Ikeda
Life at Versailles
Prolog
- 30th of October 1780 –
I just wanted to go home when a servant arrived. He told me that Marie Antoinette wanted me to come to her salon as soon as possible. So I put my coat at the hallstand again and went to the queen's salon, thinking about the reason why she wanted me to come. When I arrived, I knocked on the door tentatively. She directly told me to enter. "Your majesty" I said after I had closed the door. Marie Antoinette stood up and smiled. "Oscar! I'm pleased you're here. Sit down, please." She sat down again. I did the same. "So, how can I help you, your majesty?" I asked and looked at her. She was still smiling and I had the feeling that she wanted to ask for something unusual.
"Well, we're good friends, aren't we?" Marie Antoinette said. "Of course we are" I responded. I was a little bit perplexed about her question. She nodded. "Of course" was her reply. Then, Antoinette took a deep breath.
"So. You know my birthday is in a few days, on second of November, don't you?"
"Yes, your majesty" I said "but I don't really understand why you ask me all this."
There was this strange smile on her lips again. "What do you think about remaining some days here in Versailles and celebrating my birthday with me?"
Now she got absolutely crazy, I thought. I needed some time to answer. "Oh… but… there is a lot to do at the moment, I have to work"
"Then it wasn't a question, it was an order" Marie Antoinette said and blinked.
"But…"
"Oh, please, Oscar! You validated we're good friends and friends spend time together. Friends can have a lot fun, for example they can go to balls, walk in the garden, buy new dresses and chat while drinking tea and eating cake…"
"We can do what?" I stuttered with wide-opened eyes. "Please! Your friend André could remain here to, if you wishes" she begged, taking my hands into hers. I sighed. What else could I have said? I really disliked her "proposition", but I could never refuse her wishes, particularly not her orders. "Okay…" I complied. Antoinette rejoiced and hugged me. "You won't regret it, I promise!" she assured.
When I arrived at the stables, it was dark outside and André was already waiting for me. He directly noticed that I wasn't very cheery, however, he didn't say it at first. I got on my horse. "Let's go home" I said. André nodded and followed me.
"Tomorrow I'll remain in Versailles for some days" I told him. He didn't reply anything. I remembered Antoinette's proposition that he could accompany me. That was good because I really didn't want to remain there alone.
"Do you want to come with me?" I asked quietly. André looked at me. "If you want me to" he responded. I was very glad about his answer. I hoped I wouldn't feel that lost in Versailles when he accompanied me.
"So that's the reason why you're sulky?" he wanted to know.
"What do you mean? Everything is fine" I replied, avoiding his view.
"You don't like the idea about remaining in Versailles, do you?"
I didn't answer. I knew he knew. And I was sure he knew I knew. That was why he didn't say anything, too, I guessed.
Some time later we arrived at the Jarjayes mansion. After bringing the horses to the stable, we entered quietly. Everyone was already sleeping.
André closed the entrance door. "Good Night" I said, going upstairs. "Good Night, Oscar." I felt him looking at me, but I didn't turn around and continued my way up to my room.
I lighted a fire in the chimney due to the cold in the bedroom. I sat in front of it for a while, thinking about the next days.
I didn't like the court of Versailles. That was the reason why I had always been happy that I didn't need to live a woman's life. These noble women in Versailles didn't do anything else but backbite about other people. They were all stupid cows and influenced Marie Antoinette in a bad way.
I stood up and changed my clothes. Then I went to bed.
Thank you for reading! I hope you liked it and I'd be happy about a comment ;)