Here is the latest chapter in The Heretic! This chapter is kinda nice and long, and it is ONLY in Elena's point of view! I hope you all like it! I am almost finished chapter 8, which as of right now is only in Damons point of view, but I may add Elena thoughts near the end!

The next chapter will have a bit of a jump in it. It is going to take place 5 months after the end of this chapter. BUT that is only because it would take me about 20 chapters to get to the point I need to be at if I dont do the jump! I hope you all like it! Let me know your thoughts with a review!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, but I wish I did! Especially Damon ;)

Hold on, hold on, you are loved
Little Miss brand new start,
Little Miss do your part,
Little Miss big ole heart beats wide open, she's ready now for love
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright,
Yeah, sometimes ya gotta lose 'til ya win,
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright,
It'll be alright again

EPOV

I ran my hand over the spines of the many books that lined the shelves. His Majesty had thousands of books in his room alone I could only imagine how many were stocked in the library. I searched for any familiar titles but noticed that none stuck out to me. His Majesty's collection was built mostly of war tactics, the teachings of religions around the world, ships and waterways of Europe, and some here and there about politicians and their views on the English Monarchy. I couldn't believe how dull and lifeless his collection was.

Sure it had facts that could fill a university, but it had no literature, no romance no adventure. How could anyone bear to read such lackluster writings day in and day out? I made a mental note that if his Majesty were to spare me living out the rest of my days in a convent then the least I could do to repay him would be to give him an adventure book. I decided to try a book about the building of ships. When I was a young girl growing up I would watch from my father's shoulders as the ships were launched from the ports. I was always fascinated with the ships, yet I had never been on one ever in my lifetime.

I sat down at his Majesty's table and began to read the pages describing beautiful ships that sailed around the world. It made me long to smell the salt water and feel the free wind whipping through my loose unveiled hair. After only moments of reading the book, I stood and moved to the window that overlooked the Thames. I noticed that the river curved around the back of the palace, and upon further analysis I realized that his Majesty's chambers continued around the same way as the river. Seeing as I would be here in his Majesty's chambers for quite some time I decided to follow the river around his chambers to see where it would lead.

I ran my fingers along the stone walls and followed along until I was in his Majesty's bedchambers. I moved closer to the bed, the quilts were of a deep crimson red. They were bold against the dark black wood of the bed frame. Suddenly I longed to be lying in the bed. I shook the feelings away and continued moving along the wall. A couple of minutes later I came to a large golden tapestry hanging from the wall. The tapestry showed a beautiful woman, dressed in bright purple robes, with two young boys at her sides, one fair and one dark haired. The fair haired child was younger, and he had green eyes.

The older boy with the dark hair had sparkling blue eyes that perfectly matched the woman's. The tapestry was beautiful all by itself, but somehow seemed to be lit up, almost ethereal. I pulled the tapestry away from the wall and a window was revealed. Sunlight poured into the room and blinded my eyes. When they adjusted I pulled myself up and looked out over the Thames River. The view was spectacular. Right below the king's chambers was the master harbour. This was where the ships were built, and the King got to watch whenever he pleased. He was so lucky. I would give anything for a view like this one day, to remind me of my childhood memories.

I decided to go back to the main chamber and continue reading the book I had selected. I had a feeling that his Majesty would not approve of me lurking around his chambers. I smoothed the tapestry back into place and followed back through the way I came. I sat back down at his Majesty's desk and opened the book back to the page I had left off at. About an hour and 30 pages later his Majesty had still not returned and my neck was beginning to get stiff. I looked back towards his Majesty's bed chambers and eyed the corner of his bed. It looked so warm and inviting. The feeling of desire to be wrapped in the silky sheets of his Majesty's bed returned. I decided I would take a small nap on the bed and if questioned I would simply say that I was feeling weak from the mornings activities with the Princess.

I hopped up onto the massive bed and lied back onto the fluffy pillows. It was the most comfy bed I have ever laid in. I attempted to get comfy but the pins in my headdress were stabbing through into my head. Slowly I removed the pins and pulled off the fitted cloth. My hair fell to my shoulders and I felt my scalp relax. I laid back down and suddenly all of the stress from the morning caught up to me. The last thing I remember was drifting off thinking about beautiful ships and his Majesty.

"Elena darling, it's time to wake up, you have been sleeping for most of the journey." I stirred and slowly began to wake up and when I did I was met with beautiful blue eyes.

"Mmm hello my darling" I smiled and lifted myself up so that we were face to face.

There was a knock on the door and we both looked up.

"We are nearly at port, if your Majesties would care to join us on deck" the guard announced and then left the room.

"Shall we then?" Damon reached out and took my hand and lifted me up off of the huge bed. He kissed my hand and pulled a cloak off of the end of the bed and wrapped it around my shoulders. He kissed my forehead and then dropped to his knees.

I looked down and placed my hands over my very pregnant belly. Damon leaned in and kissed all around my hands.

"I think it's safe to say my darling that you are the first woman to bring this king to his knees" he smiled and gave my belly one last kiss before standing and leading me out towards the deck.

"His Royal Majesty the King of England and her Majesty the Queen" the guard announced once we emerged onto the balcony. Everyone on board bowed and clapped for us.

Suddenly I felt tired, "Damon my love, I think I'm going to go back to bed," and then I collapsed on deck.

"Elena! Elena wake up!" I could still hear Damon shouting for me to wake up.

"Elena, Elena wake up."

"Elena, Elena wake up." My vision began to focus again. I was looking up into those same blue eyes.

"Damon?" I looked around and I was not on the ship anymore. I was back in the King's chambers. I was lying in the King's bed.

I immediately scurried off of the bed and attempted to smooth out my dress. Damon called my name and I spun around. As I did my loose hair flipped all around my face, I gasped and reached up praying that my headdress was still pinned in place, and that's when I realized it wasn't. I was partially undressed caught lying in the King's bed, alone. I was most certainly going to be hanged for this.

"Elena please its' okay, are you feeling okay? Did you need to lie down some more?" he seemed more stressed than when he left earlier.

"Your Majesty forgive me, I did not mean to intrude, and I beg your deepest pardon for not being dressed properly." I dropped into a pathetically low curtsey and prayed he would not throw me out of court the way Katherine had done.

"Elena please," he tried again to speak but I could not stop the words from flowing out of my mouth.

"Your Majesty please do not have me hanged I beg you! I shall leave court and never return but please, just do not have me hanged." I fell onto the floor as my hair fell wildly around my face. My eyes were wide with fear.

"Elena why on earth would I have you hanged?" he was close now, right in front of my face. He lifted up his hand and caressed my cheek.

"The Princess Katherine, she said if she ever found me with you again she would have me hanged." At that point I lost it. I fell for the second time that day into the King's warm arms and began to sob.

The King was very quiet for a long time as I continued to sob in his arms. He brushed my hair back and held me, but he did not speak for a very long time.

"Elena look at me," he pulled my chin up with his hand and I looked up into his beautiful blue eyes. I sniffled a little as he wiped the tears off of my cheeks. "I promise you Elena Gilbert that so long as I am King of England you will never face the noose. And shall you outlive me, then I will make it law that you shall never face the noose. You will be left to live out your days happily and in peace." He smiled at me a warm genuine smile. He seemed happier now than when I had first awoken in his chambers earlier this morning.

"Your Majesty it is treason to speak of your death," I looked up into his beautiful eyes "and I believe it would be a great tragedy to have to live in a world without you."

He smiled at my words. He picked up the book I was looking at and turned to me. "Do you like ships Elena?"

I smiled sheepishly at the King, "I love ships your Majesty, though I have never set foot on one in my life. My father and I used to watch your ships set sail in the harbour when I was a small child. That's one of my most treasured memories."

"Elena when my next ship is built," the king picked up my small hand in his, "would you do me the honour of christening it with me?"

I gasped but I did not pull my hand out of his. Was he truly asking me to christen his new ship with him when his fiancé to be was plotting my death just for speaking to him? Katherine would have me burned at the stake for this! "Your Majesty I believe that is the Princess Katherine's duty, is it not?" I asked him shyly, not wanting to upset him again.

"Well I am the King, it is my ship, and I want you to christen it with me Elena. Do not fret, I will have your father appointed a new title to make it plausible for the rest of the court.

"Your Majesty this is truly too grand a gesture!"

"Elena I am asking you as a friend, please stand by my side for this? I want someone whom I actually like to be up there with me. This is my ship after all, I don't want her memory tainted with Katherine's bad temper."

I laughed out loud at his statement, "Alright your Majesty, I will stand with you for the christening of your ship."

He smiled and kissed my hand.

"Damon what are you calling this ship?"

"I have not yet decided, but I assure you, when I know, so will you." Just then there was a knock at the main door, "Wait here, I will be right back." He smiled as he moved me to stand behind the door of his bed chambers. As soon as his hand left mine I began to get nervous. What if it was Katherine? What if she made some false accusations and I really was going to be arrested? I was frozen in fear behind the door. I listened intently to the conversation and soon realized it was a man at the door. It sounded like my Uncle Alaric.

"Is Elena okay?"

"Yes she's calmed down now. Katherine was completely out of line. I told her never again to assume she has authority in my court. I swear Alaric if she ever threatens Elena with the noose again I will throw this marriage out the window! Fuck Italy and this stupid alliance, I could take France by myself if I wanted to."

Alaric laughed, "yes and you would claim it yours by lunchtime and have the old king's head mounted on a spike while you feast at his throne." They then hugged and laughed loudly at each other. Alaric entered the chambers and closed the door behind him. "I also have the package you asked for Damon."

"So soon? That was quick indeed, remind me to send Rose my personal thanks later on."

Alaric sat down at the table and Damon made his way back towards me. "Elena, please come out here and join us, it's okay it's just your Uncle Alaric. I nodded and smiled at Damon.

I entered the room and Alaric gave me a warm smile. I gave him a hug and sat down beside him.

"Elena I noticed the other night that you own a riding cloak."

"Yes your Majesty, it belonged to my cousin what of it?"

"Well it is a bit worn and a beautiful lady such as yourself should have beautiful things."

"Your Majesty I'm not sure I follow?"

Then his majesty pulled out a parcel wrapped in a beautiful golden paper with a big bow on the top. He handed it to me and gestured that I open it.

I slowly pulled the bow open and unfolded the paper, underneath was a beautiful deep blue fabric with beautiful silver flowers along the trim.

I pulled open the fabric and realized it was a beautiful riding cloak. The hood had the same silver detail along the trim and the inside was lined with a thin black fur for warmth.

I swung the cloak around my shoulders and reveled in the feeling of the soft fur against my skin. The cloak was so warm, yet exceptionally light on my shoulders. It was absolutely beautiful.

"I assume there is no sense in refusing your gift" I asked him.

"Absolutely not my dear, you are stuck with it!" he laughed. Damon then wrapped his arms around my waist, picked me up and twirled me around his chambers, both of us laughing the entire time.

I knew then and there that things would never be the same between myself and the King again. I was falling for him, madly and deeply. I was falling for the King of England, and in three short months he would be married to my worst enemy.

So I hope you all liked it!

Like I said before, the next chapter will take place 5 months into the future!

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E.S.