Disclaimer: I own no Disney Characters or rights to songs used in this Fanfiction, I am merely a fan.

A/N: I do however own Terra, and you will face my wrath if you steal her.

Terra Warren was a beautiful young girl. She had recently had her debut into society, and had quickly become a very popular young woman. She didn't care though. She wanted something more, much more. She was average height, five foot five. With long red hair that curled at the end. It was also thick. She had pale skin and pale green eyes.

It was a beautiful sunny day when she'd received the horrible news. She'd been in the library reading, when her father had entered and told her that he'd found her a husband. She'd been a little stunned at how quickly it had happened. He told her that there would be a ball this weekend at a mutual friends house, where she would then meet her future husband.

She didn't really know what to think at first, but on several outings into town, she'd heard whispers. Things such as, "look at how small she is, he'll suffocate her," or "poor thing, having to marry him of all people." She was actually starting to get quite frightened. She tried her best to ignore the whispers and her own thoughts, but for some reason they all just got louder.

The day of the ball finally came and she was terrified. She sat at her vanity looking at herself in the mirror as her maid Felicity brushed her hair. "Felicity... what do you know of my... future husband." The young woman jumped and said "not much, my lady." Terra bit her lip, "that's what I was afraid of." Felicity frowned and said "I'm sure he's a nice man."

"After what I have heard I don't think so," said Terra lowering her head. Felicity patted her shoulder, "don't you think on it, ma'am." Terra sighed. The door opened and Terra's father stood in the door way. He smiled at her and said "today's a big day, sweet pea. How do you feel?" "Like I'm going to be sick," she said turning from him. Her father chuckled, "it's just nerves, my sweet." Terra stood and went to Felicity who had a dress prepared for her. She put it on and sighed as Felicity finished getting her ready, linen cap and all. Terra sighed.

Benjamin Warren looked at his daughter, she was shaking like a leaf. He sighed and scratched at his head, "you'll be happy with the Governor darling, I promise." Terra glared at her father and said "don't tell me how I'll feel. You haven't heard the awful things I've been hearing about him." Benjamin sighed, "they're just whispers from the mouths of jealous women. Trust me, sweet pea." Terra looked at her father and groaned, it was going to be a long night.

"Come, dear," he said offering his arm. Terra gave her arm to her father and they walked outside of the house and into a carriage. The ride was quiet. Terra ignored anything he said. She just glanced out the window, hoping and praying the carriage would break down or this would be a horrible horrible nightmare. Sadly, they pulled up to the house.

She stepped out and walked inside on the arm of her father. "Go talk with your little friends, sweet pea," he said kissing her head. Terra looked around and saw Jessica and Alicia standing watching people dance. She walked over to them. They smiled and waved at her. She stood beside them, "ladies," she said. They giggled and curtsied to her. The three of them stood watching the people dance.

Jessica looked at her, "do you see him?" Terra shook her head, "I've never met him, I don't know what he looks like," she said. Alicia looked around and said "I don't see him." Terra shook her head, "you two are incorrigible." Jessica smiled, "but you love us anyway." Terra rolled her eyes, "for some reason, yes I do."

Alicia looked around and paused seeing a man dressed in maroon talking with Terra's father. She tilted her head and watched as he turned and stared at Terra. "I think I found him," said Alicia. The girls turned and followed Alicia's gaze. Terra saw him and looked away. She hadn't looked long enough to see what he actually looked like, but he wasn't a small man. Alicia and Jessica looked at their friend and hugged her, "we love you," they said in unison.

Terra shook her head, "I'm doomed." Jessica bit her lip, "at least you have us." Alicia turned then looked back at Terra, "well he's still staring at you." Terra sighed, "could it get any worse." Jessica nodded, "yes it can, he's walking this way." Terra gasped and turned to run. "No no," said Alicia taking her hand, "we're here with you, it's alright."

"Miss Warren," said a deep voice. Terra's hair stood on end. She turned and said "yes?" The man gave a wicked smile, "do you know who I am?" Terra slowly nodded, Jessica and Alicia standing behind her. Terra looked up at his face and said "your to be my husband." He nodded, "I am. My name is Governor John Ratcliffe," he said, "I know you've heard of me." She nodded, "I've heard lots of things about you, sir." And none of them good, she thought silently. He looked at her and then at her friends.

They stood behind her, as if to protect her. He looked down at her and said "your father and I were just discussing the marriage arrangements. I'll be stopping by your estate tomorrow to go over them with you." She nodded, she was trembling. He saw and grinned. "I hope you will honor me with a smile," he said smirking. She looked at him, fear in her eyes, "I do not smile much, my lord Governor." He grinned, "perhaps I can change that." She blinked a little stunned by his comment. He took her hand in his and kissed it, "I hope you enjoy the party," he said bowing. The girls curtsied to him, "you as well, my lord," said Terra. He turned from her and walked off, but stood where he could see her.

He smirked as he watched her head outside for air. The two protectors had stayed behind, perhaps he could have a little alone time with her. He got a shiver up his spine, he had a feeling his little wife was going to be quite a handful, and he was going to enjoy breaking her.

He headed outside into the gardens and found her standing beside a wall, by a rose bush. He groaned feeling a stirring in his gut, oh the opportunity. Terra gasped and turned hearing him and then gasped once more as he walked over to her. "I didn't mean to frighten you," he said. He honestly hadn't, and seeing her turn paler than she already was had actually made him feel a little guilty.

She shook her head, "it's alright, I was just thinking." He tilted his head, "that's not something a young woman should do." "Then what should I do?" she asked cocking a brow a little annoyed at him. I could think of several things that you should do. He stood before her and said "what were you thinking about?" She shook her head, "it wouldn't matter to you." "Ow, your words wound me," he said clutching at his chest. She rolled her eyes, she could see right through him. He raised a brow and he glared at her and pulled her backwards and pushed her against the wall.

"What are you doing, stop!" she demanded. He smirked, "just relax," he said lowering his face to hers. "Don't," she pleaded as he lowered his mouth onto hers. God, the heat she sent to him, rippled through him like a wave crashing against the shore. He pulled away from her and said "now that wasn't so bad was it?" She looked up at him, taking deep breaths. He smiled and crashed his mouth down on hers once more.

Terra placed her hands at his chest or stomach, she couldn't tell which, but she couldn't push him off of her. She shrieked as he reached a hand upward and moved it up and down the outline of one of her breasts. She turned her head from him and he moaned as he kissed her neck and licked behind her ear. "No," she cried. He groaned more from arousal then anger and said "just give me a taste of you and I'll stop." She looked up at him and he smiled, "good girl." He kissed her deeply, pushing her against the wall. He pulled away and looked down at her a smug smirk on his face, "I'll see you tomorrow."

Terra placed a hand over her mouth and shook her head, what kind of horrible man was he. She needed to tell her father. She turned from the wall, shaking. He was gone. She dashed inside and gasped seeing him with her father. Ratcliffe turned and looked at her and blinked seeing the look of pure agony on her face. He smirked, but then blinked as she ran back outside.

"Terra is an amazing young woman," said Benjamin, "you'll take good care of her, won't you?" Ratcliffe nodded, "very good care of her." Benjamin smiled, "I'm glad to hear it." Ratcliffe smiled. Benjamin looked around, "speaking of Terra where is she?" "I saw her in the gardens last," said Ratcliffe, "she was thinking she said so I left her alone." Benjamin nodded, "she's a very intelligent girl." Ratcliffe cocked a brow. "Her mother died shortly after she was born, and I never had the heart to remarry," said Benjamin," but even before I started her studies she was very intelligent."

"Let's hope she doesn't boast," said Ratcliffe. Benjamin shook his head, "she's a shy girl. She doesn't talk much." Ratcliffe looked back at Benjamin and said "she is very small." Benjamin nodded, "she always has been, but I promise she'll be able to breed sons." Ratcliffe nodded. He then paused seeing Terra walk back in. She seemed to of gained her composure. Her friends returned to her side and watched the dancers. He tilted his head, "does she dance?" Benjamin nodded, "yes, of course." "Then why is she watching?" "As I've mentioned she's shy," said Benjamin.

Ratcliffe walked over to her, "would you like to dance?" he asked extending his hand. Terra looked at her father, who nodded and she hesitantly put her hand in his. He lead her to the dance floor and they began to waltz. "You dance divinely," he said almost surprised. "Thank you," she said softly. "I haven't scared you have I?" he asked with a smirk. She didn't reply. When they finished the dance, Ratcliffe let her go and watched as she scurried back to her friends.

Terra was shaking like a leaf. Alicia and Jessica walked with her into the gardens and tried to find out why she was suddenly so nervous, but she wouldn't tell them. They were very worried about their friend. When it was time to head home, Terra was more then relieved and rushed to the carriage.

When she got home, she simply collapsed onto the bed in a fit of tears. She sighed, she had a very bad feeling about her future husband. She prayed that she wasn't going to be alone with him tomorrow.

A/N: I tried to keep him Ratcliffe as in character as possible... for those of you who don't think he's in character right now, he will be much later in the story.