A/N: Another chapter by secretsinger, edited by my lovely beta Harriate Slate.

Chapter 2:

Mr Darcy was two things, highly vexed and the happiest person in the world. He had Elizabeth Bennett, and yet he could not speak a word of it to anyone, not until Jane and Bingley had had enough time in the spotlight. Darcy still could not fathom the idea of how fast this had all come about; he had always felt an attraction to Elizabeth Bennett, and yet he did not realise she felt the same toward him. Darcy was in the library finishing off a letter to his sister, when he had heard Bingley speaking to another female. Walking out of the room, he was confronted by one Miss Jane Bennett.

"Mr Darcy."

"Miss Bennett, how are you this morning?"

"I am well sir, Mr Darcy. I was wondering if you could see how Elizabeth is, being my sister she is bound to wonder off." Mr Darcy of course was obliged to leave the couple to peace; he went to find his Elizabeth.

Elizabeth walked with Jane to Netherfield for two reasons, the first being she wanted to see her betrothed, and the second being she needed to get away from Mr Collins. Even though she had rejected him he still remained at Longbourne, thinking Elizabeth would change her mind. As Elizabeth was walking the grounds she imagined what it would be like as the mistress of Pemberley, getting to know William and his sister. Elizabeth was walking near the stables when she heard footsteps on the gravel; she turned around to see Fitzwilliam Darcy in the flesh, smiling down at her.

"When you go for a walk, you make it hard to be found Miss Bennett."

"Terribly sorry Mr Darcy, but I do believe that was plan I had in mind." Elizabeth said slowly walking up to him, she lifted her head and wrapped her arms around his neck as he grabbed onto her waist; their lips touched and when they kissed Eliza knew she couldn't love anyone as much as she loved Darcy.

"I love you Elizabeth Darcy."

"As I love you, Fitzwilliam Darcy." They walked around the estate talking and laughing when they were confronted by Caroline Bingley.

"Miss Bingley." Elizabeth said as she curtsied and as Darcy bowed.

"Mr Darcy, my brother is looking for you." Said Miss Bingley, completely ignoring Elizabeth.

"Well I shall go to him directly. Miss Bennett would you like me to accompany you back to the house."

"That would be wonderful Mr Darcy." Miss Bingley was now seething with jealousy; Darcy nodded to Miss Bingley, and then walked away with Elizabeth on his arm.

Mr Darcy walked into the library where Jane and Bingley sat; Elizabeth went to sit by Jane as Bingley started talking to Darcy.

"Now Darcy, I consider myself a very reasonable man, but how could you not tell me you were engaged to Miss Elizabeth." To say Darcy was astonished was an understatement.

"How did you find out?" He said looking over to Lizzy.

"I did not say a thing." Elizabeth replied they all looked over at Jane; she had a look of embarrassment on her face.

"I had a suspicion that something was going on yesterday, when we walked into the library." Bingley started laughing as Elizabeth smiled.

"So Darcy what do you have to say for yourself."

"Only this, I was being a good friend and letting you have all the attention. But yes, Elizabeth and I are engaged." Bingley had been put in his place, and Jane was happy for Elizabeth; then once again, Miss Bingley made an appearance.

"Miss Eliza, I was wondering if you would take a turn with me, I would love to show you the stables, one horse in particular." Elizabeth agreed leaving Jane, Bingley and Darcy to talk. Nearing the stables, Miss Bingley told Eliza to wait at the entrance; all of a sudden she heard a horse galloping, gliding out of the entry way heading straight for Elizabeth. Lizzy ran out of the way but not quick enough. The horse's leg had tripped her, and all Elizabeth saw was darkness.