I couldn't wait to put up the first chapter so here it is!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pitch Perfect.

Hey weirdos! I had this brilliant idea of a story pop into my head last night and I just couldn't let it go without writing it. It's an AU and you can probably expect it to be a little out of character. Hope you enjoy this!

Title comes from the song Ever Ever After by Carrie Underwood.

Our world is a crazy place sometimes. Well, most of the time.

It wasn't always this way. At least that's what I've been told. Barden used to be a place where people had the right to make their own choices, to marry whoever they wanted. I would give anything for it to go back to being that way. I'd be able to believe what I wanted, say what I wanted, whenever I wanted. And if I had a choice, I wouldn't get married because marriage only ever ended in heartbreak.

But of course, there is always a chance that I will be chosen to marry the Prince. He's my age and I've heard that he can be fairly charming but that type of thing is not for me. I don't do relationships, or marriage, or love. Ever since my parents got divorced, I didn't believe in that stuff.

There's a knock at my door and go to check and see who it is. On the other side of the door is the Prince's royal assistant.

"Is there a Miss Rebecca Mitchell here?" he asked.

I sigh. This wasn't going to be good. "I prefer Beca, but yeah, that's me." I answered.

"Miss Beca, I, Sir Benjamin Applebaum, am here, by royal decree by King Philip Swanson, to inform you that you have been selected to be married to Prince Jesse."

"But I…You can't be serious."

"Oh, but I am, Miss Mitchell. Your presence is requested at the castle for a celebration feast this evening. Should you object, you will have no other choice but to be executed," he left before I could wrap my head around what had just happened, climbing onto his horse and riding away.

As soon as he was gone, my brain finally registered what just happened. No. This couldn't be happening. No way! I can't marry the king's son! I can't be a queen. I have no idea how to rule! But there is no way that I will choose execution over marriage. I may not like the idea of being married but it sounds a whole lot better than death.

I make my way to the castle and am quickly ushered into the throne room as soon as I walk through the gates. When I enter the room, and am forced to walk down the line of the Royal Family members, shaking the hands of the king and queen. Then I find myself face to face with the prince himself, my new husband.

Jesse Swanson.

He seems charming and I won't deny that he is definitely attractive. I shake his hand and he smiles at me, gesturing for me to take my place next to him. I'm terrified. Never in my wildest dreams, or nightmares, did I ever imagine myself being engaged to marry, and here I am engaged to marry a prince.

"The wedding will take place the day after tomorrow in the Great Hall," the king announces. "but for now, we'll head to the dining hall and feast to celebrate this engagement!"

We all make our way down the expansive hallway to the dining hall in silence. I keep catching Jesse look at me out of the corner of my eye. Just before we entered the room, Jesse put a hand on my arm to stop me.

"Look, Rebecca, I know that you're not happy about this situation but you've got to follow my lead with this or else something really bad is going to happen and I really don't want anything to happen to you-"

"Jesse, Beca, please come into the dining hall immediately!" the kings shouts as he peeks his head out the door to see what was holding us back from entering. Jesse's eyes meet mine before he moves his eyes to look at the floor. I quickly get the message and lower my head. When we walk into the dining room, Jesse pulls out a chair for me, making sure that I'm situated before he moves to sit next to me.

The king begins to speak. "You've got decent manners, so it seems. With a little cleaning up you'll do just fine. And I know about your attitude towards us and I hope that it won't negatively affect how you will be helping my son run this kingdom."

"No, sir. It won't be a problem." I say, looking up at him.

"I didn't realize that you'd be so cooperative, Miss Mitchell," he seems surprised.

"I don't know what you want me to say sir." I respond, before moving my head back down to look at my hands.

"Just know, if you don't behave properly, Miss Mitchell, you will have to be executed," he states. "And you'll make sure that she does, Jesse, or else you will be executed as well," the king added coldly.

Jesse nods his head in response to his father.

"Take her to your quarters, Jesse. Your dinner will be served to you there tonight, as it is getting to be late."

So that's all for chapter one. Sorry if it seemed really short. I have more written but I want to see how many people actually are interested in reading this story. Please click that little button the says review and let me know what you think. Each review is a virtual hug from Skylar Astin.

Love you awesome nerds!

Mallory