Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to "Pride and Prejudice". Jane Austen is the brilliant mind that wrote the novel. I'm just borrowing.

A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed my first chapter. I can't tell you how ecstatic I was about your feedback. This chapter is mostly about Georgiana's thoughts. It is sort of filler and lead up to all the drama to come later. Hope you enjoy it.

Georgiana was disappointed to find that the Bingley's were the only members of the party to remain at Pemberley. The servants told her of her brother's sudden departure to take care of business in London and Miss Elizabeth and her relations were on their way back to Longbourne. Miss Bingley, however, was pleased that Mr. Darcy's long absence had nothing to do with one Elizabeth Bennet. She couldn't help but give Georgiana a satisfied smirk when they learned of Miss Bennet's departure.

"Well, Georgiana," said Miss Bingley in a patronizing voice, "I guess you won't be giving that necklace to Miss Eliza anytime soon."

"No, I suppose not." Georgiana was forced to admit. With that reluctant admission Georgiana excused herself and headed upstairs. She felt she couldn't take any more of Miss Bingley's comments at the moment. Deep in her heart she still held the sliver of hope that one day she would be presenting the necklace to Miss Elizabeth.

When she went back down stairs Mr. Bingley informed her that since the master of the house was away, it seemed improper to remain at Pemberley. He said that he and his family intended to depart the next morning. Georgiana was saddened to lose the companionship of Mr. Bingley, but she wasn't disappointed to see Miss Bingley go. Once upon a time she had viewed Miss Bingley as a dear friend. She had been flattered by Miss Bingley's excessive praise and attention. Back then she found Miss Bingley to be an excellent confidant for all her "womanly concerns". However, she had never confided her incident with George Wickham to Miss Bingley. Something made her hold back. She realized now that some part of her subconscious had recognized Miss Bingley's friendship as a thin pretense. She understood that Miss Bingley only befriended her in hopes of growing closer to Mr. Darcy. This realization stung but it was not a complete shock.

Morning came and Georgiana exchanging farewell pleasantries with the Bingley party before they departed Pemberley. Once they had left, she resigned herself to the pianoforte. After all she was a woman and must therefore occupy her time with working towards being "accomplished." As she played her thoughts wandered to Miss Elizabeth. Although she had only just met the woman Georgiana couldn't help admiring her. Elizabeth was not the ideal accomplished woman that Miss Bingley was, but that seemed to be her greatest appeal. Georgiana laughed as she thought that the woman who was perfect for her brother was the only woman who was not trying to live up to his expectations.

A servant came and interrupted Georgiana's thoughts. "Ma'am, your brother requested that I give you this letter as soon as the Bingley party had departed." He handed her the letter, bowed, and walked away.

Georgiana stared blankly at the letter in her hand for a brief second before she regained her senses and opened the letter.

My dear Georgiana,

Georgiana recognized her brother's painfully elegant writing.

I feel I am obligated to explain my sudden departure from Pemberley and apologize for leaving you when we spend such little time together as it is. I went to see Miss Elizabeth today in Lambton. At the time I arrived she was distraught for she had received unfortunate news from Longbourne. It seems that her youngest sister, Lydia Bennet, has run off with none other than George Wickham.

Georgiana gasped at the sight of George Wickham's name. It seemed that man was determined to plague her family until his last breath.

It is believed that Miss Bennet and Wickham are in London, so I shall go there to see if I can locate them. The only thing that can be done to save Miss Bennet at this time would be to force Wickham to marry her. Normally, I would feel that the shameful behavior of Wickham is none of my concern. However, in this instance I feel the heavy weight of responsibility for the disgrace that has befallen Miss Lydia Bennet. You see, my dear Georgiana, I encountered Wickham when I visited Netherfield. I made no mention of it because I did not want to cause you unnecessary pain. During the time Wickham and I were in Meryton I made no effort to educate the public of his sordid past. I thought only of protecting you, Georgiana. While Miss Lydia Bennet is hardly the brightest girl I have encountered, she does not deserve falling prey to a scoundrel.

I must correct my error in judgment and to do so I must leave at once. However, I do not feel comfortable leaving you alone at Pemberley. You know how I worry, dear sister. Therefore, I have made arrangements for you to stay at Rosings Park with our Aunt Lady Catherine until I can return. I am sorry for this, I truly am but your safety is of the utmost importance.

With love your brother,

Fitzwilliam Darcy

Georgiana sighed. The arrangements had been made and in minutes the servants would be packing her things for the trip to Rosing's Park. She did not know how long she would be required to stay in her aunt's company but it didn't matter. It was her duty to go where her brother had instructed her to go. So within the hour Georgiana's belongings had been packed into a carriage, she was comfortably settled in, and she was on her way to Rosing's Park.

In the carriage Georgiana clutched her brother's letter in her hand. She had read and reread the letter many times during the journey. Her brother was a man of duty and honor and she did not doubt that he would do everything in his power to set right the wrongs he felt he had committed. However, in Georgiana's opinion the situation Miss Lydia Bennet had found herself in was not her brother's fault. It was due to the conniving nature of Mr. Wickham and the foolish notions of a young girl. Georgiana was forced to conclude that her brother either had a guilt complex, or he had a personal interest in preserving the young Miss Bennet's honor. Or perhaps it was both.

Mr. Darcy had taken on the role of co-guardian of Georgiana and master of Pemberley at a young age. He did what he felt was necessary to make sure Georgiana never felt deprived of anything despite having been deprived the attention of her parents. It saddened her to see her brother struggle with the obvious burden that had been placed on his shoulders. Georgiana could not remember the last time she had seen her brother at ease before Miss Elizabeth appeared in their lives. He softened when he spoke her name and that filled Georgiana with joy. While it was clear from his letter that her brother did not hold the youngest Miss Bennet in high esteem, she knew how he held Miss Elizabeth in the highest of regards. If Miss Lydia Bennet fell from grace she would take her sisters down with her. Mr. Darcy would not stand to see Miss Elizabeth humiliated in such a way. Georgiana prayed silently that the Bennet sisters could be redeemed so her brother could have a chance at happiness with Miss Elizabeth.

Georgiana felt her hopes evaporating before her eyes as she remembered that Miss Lydia had run away with George Wickham. The realization hit her so hard it was almost as if someone had physically struck her. If the Bennet sisters were redeemed and Fitzwilliam married Miss Elizabeth, then he would be related to Wickham. To Georgiana's knowledge her brother had not yet mustered the courage to tell Miss Elizabeth of his love for her. If he could not do so before how could he find the courage if she was related to Wickham?

Georgiana silently damned George Wickham for being a constant plague in their lives. Once she thought she was in love with that man. He seemed so kind and genuine and when he told her he loved her she couldn't help but believe him. Georgiana could still remember the euphoria of first love. Life was simple then when she believed people were genuine and true to their words. George was going to sweep her off her feet, take her away, and love her for the rest of their lives. Then she realized he only loved her inheritance. It was a crushing blow, but she had come to see it crushed her pride more so than her heart. And that damage to the Darcy pride was almost unbearable.

Her brother used to say "Good opinion once lost is lost forever." For the longest time after the Wickham incident Georgiana had lost her ability to trust her own instincts. It took years to rebuild some of the trust she had lost. She was past the pain now, for the most part. What hurt her most was the new outlook it gave her of people and of the world. She once adored her brother as someone who was completely without fault. Now, she saw the truth. He was a young man who was doing the best he could and praying things would work out. He was also a man who allowed his pride to stand in his way…and right now his pride may stand in the way of his happiness. But even if he could not bring himself to propose marriage to a woman who was related to Wickham, his willingness to save the Bennet sisters spoke volumes of his love for Miss Elizabeth. Georgiana hoped that Miss Bennet would be able to understand his gestures for what they really were.

Georgiana's turbulent thoughts were disrupted as she felt the carriage slow down. She had been so lost in her thoughts that time had slipped away from her. She gazed out her window to see a grand house rising up before her. She had arrived at Rosing's Park.

The carriage stopped and the door opened to reveal a tall servant. He extended his hand to help Georgiana out of the carriage. She accepted his hand and took in a deep breath. She needed to mentally prepare herself for the time she would spend in the company of her "dear" aunt.

A/N: Like I said this chapter is mostly lead up to what's to come next. Of course Lady Catherine will be her usual intrusive self and drama will ensue.

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