The Lady and her Vampire
Word count of chapter (only the real story, not the author parts): 3346
Word count of story until now (only the real story, not the author parts): 7946
Summary: Alexonia is a kingdom in a far away world, where kings and queens rule the earth. Isabella Marie Swan is the crown princess of Alexonia, living in the castle in the kingdom's capital city, Marilen. Her whole life is being dictated by her parents, the nobles in and around the castle and the rules of the royal family. But Isabella, or Bella, is a free spirit, and doesn't like to be told who to be. Every now and then, she sneaks out to the city. One day, after sneaking out of the royal grounds, she meets a handsome young man. From that moment her life is turned around. Her parents push her to find a husband and plan certain events, the ancient legends of her kingdom come to live again and there are threats coming from everywhere. The most surprising thing—at least for Bella—is that she is the only one who can solve the trouble. But she has no need to worry, for friends are there to help.
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Bella's Point of View
"Tell me, tell me, tell me!" Alice yelled as she bounced up and down on the grass, her short, dark hair not moving from its perfect shape. "Was he handsome? Was he smart? Did he kiss you? Did you kiss him?" I laughed and shook my head. I hadn't even mentioned that I had met a guy, but of course Alice knew about him. Our psychic little pixie...
"A guy? You actually met a guy?" Rosalie asked and sat down next to me on the stone bench in the gardens. From the three of us, Rose was the most collected. She always walked with grace and rarely got as excited as Alice. Although that on itself wasn't so strange, as no one can get as excited as our little pixie.
Rose's beauty was incomparable. She had rich blond hair, filled with soft waves and different shades of gold. Her eyes were a sky blue and they were surrounded by full, dark lashes. Everyone thought that Rosalie was the perfect lady, but if you knew her well enough, you'd see that she's even better. Her main interest were horse races and getting into fights, something that made her unique in a fantastic way… To us, at least.
The petite Alice was beautiful as well, but in different ways than Rosalie. Her beauty was more in the small details, while Rose's was in the complete picture. Alice's eyes were a stunning sea green and her whole appearance just screamed out 'perfection'. Her fashion sense was unrivalled and she always managed to look flawless. Her main hobby was 'perfecting my look', or so she called it. I was forced into dresses daily and my hair was a continuous project in progress for my two best friends. Alice was also very skilled in 'foreseeing the future', and always knew when something was about to happen.
"His name is Edward," I began, the familiar blush already decorating my cheeks. "And I met him at a bakery this morning..." Immediately my best friends screamed.
"So there was a boy! I knew it!" Alice said as she kneeled down in front of me. "Tell us about it!"
"He has these amazing gold-coloured eyes, and messy bronze hair. But it looked so soft and shiny..." I trailed off with a sigh. "Oh, and not to forget, his body is the materialization of perfection. Gosh, his muscles! But not too many, just enough... And he is smart too! We talked for hours, and it was so fascinating to hear about his life. We couldn't talk about mine, of course, but his was far more interesting anyway..."
"He sounds perfect!" Rose said with a smile. "So you've finally found someone?"
"Maybe," I answered, unsure. "But I don't think that he really likes me. At least not in that way." Alice abruptly smacked my leg and glared at me as I said finished my sentence.
"Are you crazy? What boy in his right mind wouldn't like you? I mean, you're the most beautiful of us all, you're the smartest and you're the kindest. What do you want more? Now, don't be so depressed and tell us more about this Edward guy." Even though I knew that she was lying to make me feel better, I appreciated the effort.
"Thanks, Alice. But you guys are definitely more beautiful and kind. Don't think less of yourself than you are."
"Ha! You're one to talk," Rosalie muttered quietly and I just looked at her. What?
"Anyway, Edward has two brothers, his age. The three of them were adopted a long time ago. One of them is called Emmett, and the other Jasper."
"Jasper," Alice whispered, as she grew a small smile. "Do you think we could meet them once?" I shrugged in response.
"I wouldn't know, sorry," I said apologetically and her face fell, before changing back into her happy expression again. "You think we will?" I asked her and she nodded her head.
"Yes we will, I'm certain!" Rosalie laughed and shook her head.
"Well, that's good then, isn't it? And there's nothing better than a psychic pixie..." she said and kissed Alice on her cheek. "But we still love you, so don't worry."
"Oh, I never did, honey!" Alice chirped back with a wink. Their little show left me in hysterics, causing them to join me in my laughing soon after.
"Edward told me that Jasper has always been the calm one. He has this gift with which he can understand other's emotions very well. He also likes reading about the ancient wars of our Kingdom. You know, the stories about the chosen girl and the war between Alexonia and Erona. The old legends of our Kingdom, those kind of things..."
"Ah, yes, I remember those stories. I used to love them when I was little. For once a girl was the hero of a story!" Alice said, leaving Rosalie confused.
"What story? I don't remember," she said, not even a little embarrassed. I smiled at her and took a deep breath.
"Very long ago, when our Kingdom was still named differently every time a different King ruled, there lived a girl around our age. Her name was Alexis, and they say that her beauty was indescribable. Alexonia, as it is known nowadays, was under the rule of King Cedric, which named the Kingdom Cedronia, but that is another matter.
"The King of the neighbouring country, Erona, had found this magic relic—which I believe to be a necklace—that granted him the power that he needed to take over Cedronia. There was a long fight and our Kingdom was losing. King Cedric wasn't capable of saving his country, and the people turned to the only other option.
"See, there was this prophecy, a long time ago, that a hero would rise in our Kingdom's greatest time of need. All young men were called for, but none of them seemed to be the chosen one. The one that the prophecy was talking about, would make the holy water in the castle turn a deep red, but none of the young men had this effect on the water.
"Alexis had just gotten a job in the castle as a maid, and happened to walk past the bowl with the holy water one day, turning its colour to crimson. She was the chosen one. Together with five of her closest friends, she managed to obtain the book that she needed to defeat the King of Erona. The Soul's words, was the title that was printed in golden letters on the book's cover. With the book and her friends, she sneaked into the castle of Erona and somehow stole the necklace of the King. Cedronia was saved, just like that, although I think that there's a lot more to the story than it says in the mythology books in the library...
"Anyway, Alexis died the day she obtained the necklace. She sacrificed her life for the people of her Kingdom. Because, although she was no Princess, it was still her Kingdom, for in their hearts, the people of Cedronia belonged to her. Therefore they named the Kingdom Alexonia, after the woman that saved them all.
"It is also said that, a month before she died, she gave birth to a daughter. Her lover was one of the five friends that joined her in her quest, his name was Davian, Davian Swan. He became the next King of Alexonia, and his daughter the Queen. It is said that we are descendants of Alexis and Davian, us the Royal Family, I mean. But who knows, it is said to be just a story, although something tells me it is more than that, more than a mere legend...
"So, do you remember now?" I asked, realizing that I got carried away while telling the story. Rosalie nodded and smiled at me.
"Yeah, thanks," she said, and her mouth opened as though she wanted to say more, but it closed again when she was interrupted by a black-haired boy.
"Excuse me, my Lady?" he asked nervously and bowed for me.
"What can I help you with?" I answered and smiled at the poor boy. He visibly relaxed and smiled back.
"The King and the Queen have requested that you join them in the King's study, your highness. I have been send to escort you there." I sighed and nodded before standing up. –'What would they want to talk to me about?'-
"Excuse me, will I see you later?" I asked my friends, who inclined their heads in respect, as we had to keep up some of the formal social-rules in front of others.
"Of course, but make sure you tell us what happened!" Alice said as I walked away with the boy. I looked over my shoulder and smiled at her.
"In my room!" was the last thing I yelled before the doors of the castle closed behind us.
"We've arrived," the boy said politely after a while as we stopped in front of the study's white door. I nodded and thanked him for escorting me before lightly knocking on the door.
"Come in," Charlie, my father, said from inside the room. "It's open." I turned the door-latch and entered the beautiful room that Charlie called his study. "Good day, Bella."
"Very good day, indeed. Was there something you needed to talk to me about?" I asked him as I took a seat in front of his desk. Mom was standing next to my father at the window, watching me with apprehension. Immediately I realized that whatever they wanted to tell me, wasn't something I would like. I sighed. "What is it?"
"Isabella, next month—"
"Bella," I subconsciously corrected, I had always hated to be called by my full name. Charlie sighed and leaned forward on the desk.
"Bella," he copied. "Next month you'll turn seventeen, and your mother and I have decided that it's time for you to choose a husband." -'A husband... Wait! What?!'-
"A husband? Are you completely out of—" I started to yell but my father interrupted me angrily.
"Isabella Marie Swan, watch your language!"
"But I'm too young to marry. And I don't want to marry yet! You can't do this to me!" I continued, jumping up and throwing my hands in the air.
"Bells, you don't have to marry tomorrow. We're just asKing you to go look for a suitable husband. Being engaged would be enough. You can marry later," mom said, trying to calm me down. -'I have to search for a husband, not actually get one..'-. that thought actually made me smile.
"Okay, I'll pay attention in the coming months. If I see a nice guy, I'll tell you," I said and was about to turn around when Charlie coughed to get my attention. With a sigh I sat back down.
"To help you, there is going to be a ball for your birthday, and your mother will make sure that there are plenty of excellent young men present. Next to that, you will be presented to the Kingdom in five days." -'Five days'-, I repeated in my mind, -'only five days. After that, I won't be able to be normal anywhere. They'd recognize me.'- My short escapes would disappear, because everyone outside of the castle would know me as the crown Princess as well.
"Edward!" I suddenly gasped quietly. He would know who I was too!
"Edward? Who is that?" my mother asked curiously, her eyebrows raised.
"Edward? Uh— I- I don't know... I said awkward. Everyone who didn't know I was a Princess, will know now... wouldn't that be awkward?" I tried to save myself, but even I had to admit that it was a terrible lie. Charlie and mom obviously thought so too, but they let it slide.
"Bella, this is final. You can go now," Charlie declared and nodded at the door. I sighed angrily and did a mock-curtsy.
"Of course, milord. Have a nice day!" While leaving the room, I made sure to slam the door as hard as I could. –'Marriage, yeah right!'-
A few hours had passed since I had joined Rose and Alice in my room. Their reactions didn't quite resemble mine.
"A ball! I already have the perfect dress in mind! Rose, remember that army green gown of mine?" Alice chattered, Rosalie nodded.
"Yes, the one with the gold threads... right? I loved that one, but you never wore it!"
"I saved it for a special occasion, silly! And this is it, I feel it! I also have these awesome designs I made for you guys. Gold being the details that us three will have in common. It will be great!" Alice said while jumping up and down on my bed. I laughed at her and shook my head. Leave it to Alice to make me feel better about my life.
"Do you think they'll be ready in time?" I asked, making her roll her eyes.
"You still don't know that Alice can make dresses in a day's time? And her I go, thinking that you're our friend..." Rose trailed off, trying to look disappointed.
"Yeah, I know, I know. I guess you're right. My apologies, Lady Alice," I said and inclined my head at her.
"Apology accepted, your highness," Alice replied, sounding too stern for us to take her serious. "But to make it up to me completely, you have to let me make your presentation dress too! It's the first time that you'll be shown to the Kingdom, and I want to make sure that you look stunning!" I sighed and nodded.
"Sure, Alice." It wasn't as if she would take 'no' for an answer anyway. Alice patted my head and squeezed my cheek.
"That's my girl! What a good answer, Bella-boo!" she cooed and Rosalie burst out laughing.
"Be—Bella-boo!" she exclaimed between her gasps for air, "Genius!"
"Yeah right, funny…"
Edward's Point of View
"Go annoy someone else!" I sharply told my dear brother.
A day had passed since I had seen Bella, but I couldn't rid her from my mind. Not that I wanted to, anyway, for she had the ability to calm me, even when I only thought about her. That morning I had gone to visit Mrs. Eve another time, mostly because I hoped to see Bella again. But no luck.
"Aw! Does our little Eddie have a foul mood today?"
"Shut up, Emmett!" I yelled back. My mood had indeed worsened because I hadn't seen Bella that day, but I was nowhere near the point of telling Emmett of all people.
"Emmett, I suggest you stop. I have the feeling that Edward is about to rip your head off if you continue," Jasper intervened and made me calm down. -'Now, Edward. What's on your mind?'- he thought and I shrugged.
"Nothing's going on, so don't worry. Let's go, you know how Esme gets when we are too late for dinner," I answered dryly and ran downstairs.
-'I won't push you if you don't want to tell me, but you know you can talk to me right?'- I heard Jasper think and mumbled a "Yeah, I know" when I opened the door to the dining room. Esme was already sitting at the table but Carlisle was nowhere to be seen. I sat down next to my mother and smiled at her, knowing that she was worried about me, her thoughts revealing it all. There was nothing really wrong with me (besides the disappointment of not seeing Bella that day), and that caused me to get annoyed by their reactions. I sighed and put my head in my hands.
"Mom, I'm fine!" Esme smiled, as she always loved it when I called her 'mom'. Before she could respond, Carlisle came in and sat on the other side next to his wife, kissing her on the cheek in the process.
-'Could I ever be like that with Bella?'-
I groaned and shook my head. I only knew her for one day, and I was already thinking about spending my life with her like that? Maybe there was something wrong with me… From the other side of the table, I saw Jasper giving me a strange look and knew that he had caught reaction to Esme and Carlisle's little kiss. –'Why are you feeling… jealous? Your foul mood has something to do with a girl, doesn't it?'- he thought and I nodded reluctantly. I knew that I could trust Jasper, but was still a little cautious with a subject that I didn't even understand myself.
"Have you already heard the news from the Royal Family?" Carlisle asked as they began their dinner. He continued as everyone looked at him and shook their heads, "The Crown Princess is being presented to the Kingdom in four days."
"Four days? And they haven't announced it until now? That's strange," answered Esme. Carlisle nodded.
"Oh, and there's more. The King wishes for her to be a married woman, for she has reached the appropriate age. Therefore there will be a ball next month, on her seventeenth birthday." I, of course, knew what that meant for us, as Carlisle had been thinking about it for a little while.
"So we have to go? All the noble guys?" I asked, just in case. Carlisle nodded.
"Yes, but the Princess may invite others as well. This is quite uncommon for the Royal Family. For generations long they have insisted on the bloodline staying Royal and Nobel, but here they go, giving her permission to invite commoners. It is said, that the Princess' personality has something to do with that. I've heard that she is quite the special young lady," Carlisle said and took another bite of his meal. Everyone looked at me, questioning silently if I had heard something like that. Because of my gift and my frequent visits to the city, I was the most likely to know something. I nodded and ran my hand through my hair.
"I've heard so as well. They say that her beauty is indescribable and that she has a kind heart, not to forget a bright mind. I've heard them say that she sees almost everyone as equals and is very open to new ideas. A stable hand told his family that she has a secret tendency to get her horse in inhumanly hours in the morning and sneak off into town. All in all, she seems like an almost perfect girl, but people tend to exaggerate," I said with a sigh and leaned back in my chair. Emmett shrugged.
"How'd you know? That girl could really be hot! If everyone's talking 'bout her like that…" he said with his booming voice. "We'll go to that party and I'll blow that girl out of her pretty, expensive high heels." Emmett pumped his fist in the air and made a small jump in his chair. Esme shook her head disapprovingly but couldn't help but giggle. "I mean, c'mon! Jasper makes this depressed impression and Edward is one hell of a moody je—
"Emmett!" Esme scolded.
—guy… So of course she'll pick me! We're all vamps, so we're gorgeous, but my personality is the best. It's all so obvious!" Jasper rolled his eyes as I merely raised my eyebrows.
"Emmett, you'll scare her just by showing up," Jasper said slowly, as if explaining math to a toddler. "Don't get your hopes up."
-'And what about you, Edward? Do you want a chance with this special Princess?'- Esme thought as she gave me warm smile.
-'She knows!'- I realized with a shock.
"I don't want to go. I do not think that I will take an interest in this Princess." I stated confidently as Bella's face filled my mind. I smiled as I thought of her beautiful eyes.
"Why?" asked Jasper as he gave me a smile. "You suddenly seem strangely happy and calm. Thinking of something— or maybe someone special?"
I sighed and gave up. –'Fine!'-
"I met this girl…"
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