Authors note: Hi everyone who may or may not be reading this.
I don't know how many of these authors notes I've typed before ultimately not posting the story. But, if your reading this, it means I have posted this..
This is my first fanfic that I'm Passionate about. Constructive criticism is welcomed, but no hate, please.
So, hope you enjoy and please review to tell me what you think!
The Voice
By Alexandramay
Chapter One
The beginning
Our story takes place in the Kingdom of Cullen. A peaceful and very hilly land surrounded by thick green woods. Just the other side of those woods, to the north, lay the Kingdom of Denali.
The kingdoms of Cullen and Denali had always shown a strong relationship. It's rulers always got along well, and once in a while, a marriage was arranged between the two.
The King of Cullen had a son and a daughter, and the king of Denali had the same.
Ties had been a little shaky recently, so both kings decided to arrange the marriage of the son of Cullen to the daughter of Denali, and the daughter of Cullen to the son of Denali. Each girl would be a queen some day.
But... I digress. That is not important. At least not for now. Let us begin, as every fairytale does, with the same, ancient words... Once upon a time.
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, also known as the Kingdom of Cullen, upon one of the tallest of it's many hills, there stood a large, impressive and turreted castle. It's towers pointed into the sky and it's golden gates carved with the kingdom's symbol, a lion, were always open. It was full of sweeping staircases and expensive portraits, tapestries and tea sets, floral arrangements and family paintings.
Despite it's grandness, the castle was for all intents and purposes, a home. A home for royalty yes, but still a home.
The king, a kindly old man by the name of Edward had been ruling for as long as most people could remember. He was often called the father of the kingdom by some. Edward was a beloved and popular king, always listening to his people and taking their advice to heart. More often than not, you could see the king chatting to his servants or feeding the palace pets. Most people knew that he would take a walk around the castle grounds most days.
Though ordinary tasks to most, seeing their ruler partake in them was enough to give the common people security in the fact that he understood them, even if only to an extent.
The king was kind yes, but their was an emptiness in the man that even the public could see. It had been present from the day his queen, his beloved wife, his Elizabeth had died from a fever. Their was nothing the doctors could have done to save her.
And now, King Edward lived a lonely life "without his love. The only people he had left, were his two children.
His son and air to the throne. Carlisle. A good man. Taught by his Elizabeth to be strong, calm, kind and fare. King Edward knew that he would be a brilliant leader when the time came.
And his daughter. Younger than Carlisle by two years. Carmen. Sweet Carmen. Sent off only months ago to marry the king of Denali's son. How he missed her.
Now he only had his son for company. He knew his time was coming. He needed to do one more act as king before he died. One more good act. Little did he know, his time was not up, not yet, and the last act as king he would ever commit, would be so terrible that it would ruin him forever in the eyes of the people...
Authors note: Thanks for reading! I hope you liked this kind of introduction and the start of the story.
Most of this story will be in first person, just one more chapter after this and the epilogue will be third person.
Most of it, will also be in Bella's point of view, though I will toss in some other characters sometimes. I'll let you know if I do.
Just something funny for you guys. I told my brother I was writing a story, and like the stupid middle schooler he is, he dared me to name a chapter this...
The Bitch
I won't, but just thought you might laugh at this!
See you next time
Alex