Prologue:

A/N: So, I honestly have no excuse for how late this is. I don't know what's wrong with me. I hope you like it, at least?

So, I forgot to write an actual prologue for this. So pretend I posted this before the first chapter. I'm so smart, right?

Disclaimer: I own none. Or any of the references.

"Come, come. Take a seat wherever you can."

They all gathered around. Some sitting by the fire, some on the logs. When word got out that the famous "Storyteller" was making a stop at their camp, they were excited. Rumors said that he was a traveler, who lived on the tips that the listeners would give after. It is said that he told the best stories, ones never heard of before. Though, no one knew of his age, or how old he was. He always wore a cloaked hood wherever he went, concealing his appearance. There were many rumors as to why, though none were justified. Many also questioned his sanity, as many would be quick to label him as 'crazy'.

He chuckled, "I can see you're all excited. That's good."

Once the campers were settled, he looked around. The night sky was clear of clouds, showing the endless expanse of stars. They were in a small clearing, surrounded by dense, green forest. The only illumination was the fire burning in the center. The lively flames sent dancing shadows all over the small camp. He smirked. The perfect place to tell a story.

"Well, I can see you are all eager to hear a story, so I won't dally. The story I will be telling has never been heard of before." The small crowd gasped slightly, murmurs going about. He smirked again.

"It is one of romance. But don't be fooled, this is no children's Cinderella story. This is one of betrayal and of dark themes. Of lies and fear….but, mostly, of a love most pure, most unconditional.…but most despised." He looked around, taking in the curious faces directed at him. "It all starts with one boy, who's life is about to be turned upside down….."

A/N: God, that was terrible..… So that character, "Storyteller", I made him up. He's gonna be used for future purposes.

**Also, Important question, I'm still figuring out where I want this story to go. I'm planning to mainly follow the original plot, but certain parts are gonna be kinda dark, and by dark I mean rapey. You guys don't mind, right? But I promise to not let someone full on rape Alec! I cannot physically do that. I'm not that cruel.

Also, when I write I tend to kinda steal ideas from other fanfiction authors, so I'M SORRY IN ADVANCE! I don't do it on purpose! If I can remember, I will put an A/N saying what the idea is from!

Like the idea of a person telling the story is from many other fics, so please don't flame on me.

Okay, I'll shut it now. Bye.

Till next time…..

~themortalfangirl