Chapter 1
A/N: Hello everyone! This is my first attempt to create my own version of our beloved Twilight! I have been a fanfiction reader for well over 15 years and I am going out on a leap of faith to become a writer. Total disclaimer I don't own any twilight characters however there will be some modifications to some of them and a few original characters! This is a world of love, betrayal, and magic and I hope you like it! Enjoy!
The Beginning
"Princess…... Are you awake"
The girl beneath the covers groaned and pulled tighter over her head willing the voice to go away. "Princess I'm coming in" Rosalie Kai her Chief Lady in Waiting and close friend opened the door of the spacious chamber. She was a beautiful blonde maiden dressed in the light blue and silver colors of her clan. Unlike other noble women, Princess Bella didn't see a need to have multiple women always attending to her. Rose was the only one that she needed so early in the morning and the rest of her Ladies would come later in the day. Rose was the eldest daughter of Lord Kalan, the head of the Kai clan, and the Water Magicians.
"You aren't even out of bed Princess your Lady Mother is waiting for you" Rose stated as she made her way to the closet to retrieve her Mistress's gown for the day. Bella groaned and stretched, working out the kinks in her limbs.
"Mother is not a patient woman I know this" "Then why do you insist on always being late Your Grace" Rose stated coming out of the closet with the beautiful amethyst and black, her house colors, ruffled gown encrusted with black, silver, and purple jewels, specially made for today. Once Bella saw it, she jumped out of bed suddenly excited remembering what today was. Today, she was to officially be betrothed to the love of her life Lord Samuel.
"I'm getting married I'm getting married" she squealed in delight. "Calm down My Lady it's just the betrothal ceremony" Rose laughed as she began to undo the Princess's nightgown. "I know but still it's so exciting" Bella let the garment fall from her body.
"If it's so exciting then why weren't you up and ready to be dressed," Rose asked while ushering Bella into the bath. "Well, you know how I feel about mornings and besides Mother always said that a Queen can never be late" "True but you ma'am are not Queen yet". Bella just smiled as she sat in the bath.
She has been waiting for this day for what seems like forever, second only to her upcoming wedding. Being officially bound to her beloved. She has known Samuel since she was a child. She could still remember the day they meet, her running away from her tutors and caregivers. While in the garden she bumped into a boy with the most beautiful hazel eyes she had ever seen in her seven years of life.
After her bath, she donned the beautiful gown with matching amethyst, black diamond earrings, and a tiara. Her hair was braided up into an elegant bun to show off the stunning necklace given to her by her intended.
"Well don't you look stunning," said Rose as she admired her work in front of her. "Thank you Rose now let's hurry before Mother feeds me to her familiar" Bella laughed at the silly thought. While her mother would scold her for sure, she would never think to harm her only child and heir. Both of her parents doted on their only surviving child while at the same time keeping her grounded and humbled. Her mother
She and Rose hurried down the corridor toward the throne room. She noticed the two royal guards standing in front of the large entrance door.
"Good morning, Sers" Bella greeted them both.
"Good morning Princess running late again I see," One of the guards named Seth said in amusement. "Mind your manners Ser" Rose corrected the guard.
"It's all right Rose no need to be so stiff so early" "It's nearly midday Your Grace" Rose reminded her as the guards opened the door for her. While Rose was kind and loving to those closest to her, she never let those she deemed beneath her station get too familiar with her and tried to convince the Princess to do the same.
"Presenting the Crowned Princess of Keegan Bella Keena and The Lady Rosalie Kai daughter of Lord Kalan of the Kai clan" Seth voiced into the room. The court was already gathered in the throne room for the day.
Before them was her mother Queen Renee dressed in a splendid black and purple one-shoulder gown sitting on the purple and black throne with large bat-like wings curved around the seat. And her father King Consort Charles standing beside her dressed in purple and black armor.
Before she got too close, Bella and Rose both dropped to their knees bowing their heads.
"LATE" boomed her mother's voice. "Such behavior is unbecoming of the heir to the throne"
"Forgive me, Your Majesty I was slow to rise this morning," Bella said being honest keeping her head bowed.
"You are the Crowned Princess you must rise before everyone in my court anything less offends me" "I beg your forgiveness My Queen I meant no such thing" Bella slightly picked her head up to get a glimpse of her Lady Mother. Renee stared at her daughter's submissive form before she said "Rise Daughter" causing both ladies to stand but keeping their eyes downward.
"Take lesson Your Grace and do not continue to make the same mistake for I may not be so willing to forget next time" Queen Renee stated after a brief pause.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," she said curtsying. She took that as permission to take her place to stand on the opposite side of her father, while Rose went to stand with her family the rest of the Water Clan members allowed at court.
"You were pushing it this time little moon" her father whispered to her in their native tongue
"Aye Father these morning meetings are a curse to me" she whispered back. Charles chuckled amused at how much his daughter hated mornings one would think she was a part of the Water Clan instead of Fire.
The corridor doors opened again, and she finally saw him. "Presenting Lord Goran and Lady Gina Hallam of The Rock and his sons Ser Jacob Hallam and Lord Samuel Master of the Mountains and Heir to The Rock".
The Hallam Clan were Earth Magicians who lived in the far mountains and rarely left the safety of their lands. It had been a strategic move on The Queen's part to bring them closer to the Royal family for they were a clan of powerful warriors and magicians. Such was needed for her daughter's reign when she became Queen to fend off their enemies. Also, she like all others in the court knew of the love shared between her daughter and the Heir of The Rock.
And there he was, dressed in the green and brown colors of his house, Samuel her future husband. Tall and Handsome he was. Carmel colored skin, dark hair cut low, and those beautiful green eyes that she loved so much. Bella smiled brightly at the sight of him. Samuel stared directly at his intended walking with his clan towards her. They were fortunate to have a marriage that fulfilled their duties as well as one of love. Not many nobles had such a luxury. The Hallam Clan stood before the royal family and bowed.
"You Majesties you honor us today in joining our clans together," Goran said in his gruff voice his long black beard nearly touching the ground, holding the brown staff with the green smooth gem in the middle. Each clan had an artifact passed down from Lord to Heir. "The honor is our Lord Goran to have such a great clan joined into our family," Charles said. "And with this marriage, a new treaty between our nations" Renee added. "Step forward Lord Samuel" she commanded.
Samuel stepped from behind his father towards the throne and kneeled. "You have proven yourself a strong soldier in battle and more than capable of your clan's craft, I can think of no better for my daughter's hand" Renee complimented. She stood from her throne and approached the kneeling warrior.
"And so, I ask you, Lord Samuel, do you swear fealty to Keegan and Keena clan, forsaking all others and honoring the Crowned Princess as your betrothed and future Queen," She asked him.
"I do swear on this day until my last day" He swore. "Rise Lord Samuel". Samuel stood up to look the Queen straight in the eye so that she may see his sincerity. "Princess Bella Step forward" The Queen commanded, and she did standing next to Samuel.
"Do you, Crowned Princess Bella, accept Lord Samuel 's vows as your intended" "I do Your Majesty" "And do you vow to honor and respect him as your future husband and King Consort" "I will until my last day" Bella stated.
"Then as of today I hereby command the official betrothal of the Crowned Princess Bella of Keegan and The Keena Clan and Lord Samuel of The Rock".
And with that, it was to be. The whole court clapped and cheered. Bella and Samuel would be married by her next birthday in six months.
Unknown to them all there was one in the crowd who wasn't happy, who felt like everything they deserved was being given to someone else. But soon they would get ALL they deserved one way or another.
