When a Royal party is interrupted by bad news, Clarisse finds herself fearing for the lives of two people she loves ... amongst the hightened emotions and the fear, a long held secret comes to light. Clarisse/Joseph. My first PD fanfic, please R&R. Enjoy!

This story was co-written with Shakayla and we ask that you PLEASE read the warning! Clarisse and Joseph find themselves fighting to survive both physically and emotionally. Will their relationship ever be the same?

"His entire body language changed in the instant the door fell open. Perhaps it would be imperceptible to anyone else but Magda suspected the only person who didn't realise it was her brother himself." Joseph falls sick, prompting his sister to visit the palace.

A series of unfortunate events lead to Maria and The Captain being rescued by a band of Gypsies for a night. If they had thought the circumstances leading up to them being rescued was bad the outcome of the night is worse. Or is it?

"You're acting like that distinction doesn't exist. Don't bring me here, to this place, and make demands of me. I wouldn't do it to you. I need you and you know that." One summer is spent recovering all the things they lost and looking at all the reasons why. Pierre is also included in this chapter story.

Def. AU for the most part. Maria is hired as the English Tutor the summer before the Anchluss. In my story she is a widowed mother to two children. I'm trying to keep the story the same yet adding a little more spunk to her character.

The discovery that our plan in life is not the plan that God has for us is never easy and often painful - and only by the true gifts he has given us can we reap the true rewards of the life He gives us out of His never-ending love.

Three little words change Clarisse's life. She has a decision to make. COMPLETE!

Just a little fun...not sure how far I'll be going!