This is a redone version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. So if you love the book and don't want to see it changed, then don't read. This was done by R.D.K and me, Setsuna X.

Disclaimer: This was made solely for the purpose of entertainment and we are receiving nothing from this book.

Summary: Darcy and Bingley have been friends for a long time and know one another quite well. They are extremely close, but when the Bennet sisters and other prospects begin to show up, things become hectic and love becomes a mess.

Chapter 2

The girls arrived in their best garments, ready to please the new man on the block, Mr. Bingley and his friend, Mr. Darcy who was also rumored to be in good fortune. Elizabeth went on her way and conversed with the men's sisters, who were quite handsome, but were condescending in their own right, but pleasant enough to Jane that caused a smile to flitter on Elizabeth's face. Jane herself danced with several man, but Mr. Bingley had chosen to dance with her twice. Not once, not three times, but twice. Proving to the other available women that he preferred Jane and had ultimately chosen her as his wife.

Elizabeth sat down for a while to rest her feet after dancing and standing the whole evening. Mr. Darcy had danced only twice; with Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley. He refused to dance with anyone else and only talked with his party. Many believed him to be the most unagreeable and hoped to never see him at another ball again. Where she was sitting, Elizabeth was able to overhear a conversation between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley.

Mr. Bingley really wanted Mr. Darcy to dance "I hate to see you standing about yourself in this stupid manner, at least dance with someone handsome. I'd say that young lady behind you, she is handsome enough and most agreeable."

Darcy turned his head and caught Elizabeth's eye. "She is handsome, but not handsome enough to tempt me," replied Mr. Darcy indignantly. "But I am sure I see one or two agreeable and handsome people," said Mr. Darcy looking pointedly at Mr. Bingley, straight into his eyes and left the implication hanging in the air. Mr. Bingley caught onto what Mr. Darcy was implying and his cheeks colored the most nicely, enhancing his already beautiful features.

Mr. Bingley, embarrassed despite himself, chuckled softly and said "Well then, I say you should seek them out and ask them to dance with you, best not look too shielded and lonely."

Elizabeth felt that she heard enough. She stood and her chair cluttered mildly, but enough to bring Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley's attention to her. She looked over at the two men, gave a little curtsey, raised her head, and stalked out of the area with whatever dignity she had left. Mind you, not caring about Mr. Darcy's assessment of her at all; she found him most unagreeable.

Mr. Darcy turned back to speak to Mr. Bingley but found him in company of his sisters and Miss Jane Bennet. Mr. Darcy huffed privately after both Mr. Bingley and Miss Elizabeth Bennet's departure. He ignored all other company and followed Mr. Bingley's example and grabbed a glass of wine and proceeded to drink the night away.

A/Ns:

R.D.K.: Balls are fun when there are handsome people around.

SX: I know these chapters are awfully short but they're only meant as entertainment for me and my friend, but we wanted to share it with everyone else. Anyway, I would like to thank our reviwers: loveroflanguage, simplestarzz (), and especially to Bubbly Spirt who was our first ever reviewer! Thanks and keep reading people.