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Chapter 19
To London
At dawn the Darcy carriages in which Georgiana had traveled with her retinue were preparing to march to the Bennet house and then travel to London. Darcy would travel on his stallion, however when he went to take his horse this neigh and moved away from Darcy, such action of the animal was very rare, once again he sought to take the reins but the horse was reluctant before Darcy.
The young man from the Netherfield stable did not know how to control it because the horse was fine a few minutes ago
What is all this, what is wrong with Storm" said Darcy
"I do not know my lord, he was fine a few seconds ago"
Stevenson observing the delay of Darcy approached and asked "Everything alright Mr. Darcy?"
Darcy shook his head and tried to take the reins of his horse once again and this one again shied away from him...
-Had you been near wolves Mr. Darcy?"
-No, why do you say it…
-Are you some of your werewolves? there are some of them in the vicinity-
-uhmm….There are none here….., and your horse is scared as when they do not recognize the person in front of him, that's why I ask if you has been near wolves, You may have acquired their scent- Stevenson said
-It's illogical- Darcy got closer and used magic to control the animal, the horse lowered his head but he looked tense and fearful
-It's your smell just look at his eyes…. if it's not the wolves that have been near you, something in the treatment you received changed your smell, that's why your horse doesn't recognize you, I've seen that many times before on the battlefield- said Stevenson
Darcy touched the horse and this although nervous, due to the effect of the magic on him he didn't neigh, he began to talk to him and gave him some sugar cubes, the animal took it, and after that he sniffed it, he looked confused but he let himself be tamed by his master.
They finally left when they arrived at the Bennet house, everyone could see the magnitude of the Darcys, it was evidently superior to everything the Bennet ladies had seen before, Mr. Bennet accompanied his daughters and formally handed them over to the custody of Darcy, the who without much preamble boarded the carriage with Georgiana after being introduced.
Darcy's horse all the time at the Bennet house was restless and moved a lot, something that seemed very strange to Darcy, previously this had not happened when he visited the house, however he could see how Mr. Bennet looked at the animal and then He approached Elizabeth, she smiled and he touched her hand, saw the magical flash, and after that his horse calmed down, this made him curious but he didn't ask anything.
Inside Longbourn, a disgruntled Mrs. Bennet didn't see how her daughters leaving was beneficial to them, Thomas Bennet hoped that would properly open the doors for his daughters' new position, the remaining daughters still didn't know whether to die of envy or pity to his sisters, but surely Collins felt the Bennet fortune slipping out of his hands as Elizabeth and Mary left.
Silence reigned in the carriage, Georgiana smiled kindly, and Mary was shy, so after the usual greetings, both became self-conscious and found it difficult to continue any topic of conversation; Elizabeth, who was normally sociable and pleasant, was reticent and silent, she cast her gaze out the window taking in the familiar Hetfordshire scenery as they left him behind, various thoughts running through her mind Whickham a traitor, her father placing her in Darcy's custody, and Darcy now what was he really, a hateful being? A kind gentleman? your Guardian? Suitor? Friend?
Having left the country behind, Lizzie sighed and said, "This won't do."
The other girls looked at her and abandoned whatever they were doing to entertain their silent journey.
-Miss Gergiana since we will be practically invading your house for a few weeks we must try to get along, please tell us about your tastes and how you spend your time-
Georgiana blushed and smiled shyly - Well, normally at home I spend a lot of time with my companion, since I finished my studies a year ago, so I no longer have a governess as such -
Mary gently interrupted her- That is to say that you have been trained at home as if it were in a school-
-I really was in a seminar for ladies from the age of 11 to 15, but I felt very alone and my brother allowed me to finish my training at home with a governess which made me finish faster, since then I am at home-
-You are not more than 17 years old- continued Elizabeth
-Exactly I am 17 years old, I just did it 2 months ago
–What is London society like- asked curious Mary
Georgiana blushed and gathered her hands in her lap as she lowered her head –I don't know, I haven't gone out yet-
Lizzie noticed her regret and kindly touched her hand –You don't have to be embarrassed about it, many ladies aren't usually introduced until they're 18.
Grateful Georgiana looked up at Elizabeth and squeezed her hand in response, however as she did so she easily entered Elizabeth's mind and could see her last confused thoughts. of her about her brother…. Darcy now what was he really, a hateful being? A kind gentleman? your Guardian? Suitor? Friend?... without measuring her reaction, she abruptly released Elizabeth's hand, which surprised both sisters...
Georgiana, seeing the bewildered face, felt ashamed and said -I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, it's just that I inadvertently entered to your mind... I'm really sorry, it's part of my quality, I... I... I can easily do it, I'm sorry-
Elizabeth blushed profusely, what had Georgiana seen in her mind, the confused thoughts about her brother, by God because everyone could enter her mind so easily.
Mary seeing the discomfort of both said –Lizzie, Father warned us about it in your absence, I'll teach you how to avoid being so easily readable later-
Georgiana said still sad - It really wasn't my intention and I don't even understand what I saw- she said in an effort to sympathize with the lady— Our quality allows us to have certain abilities, I can see others without much effort as long as there is no protective spell, and…certainly I or my brother, even Mrs. Anessley could teach you…. I just have to learned too- she said lowering her head once more
Elizabeth could see that Georgiana was withdrawing again and despite the embarrassment she felt at having let her confused thoughts show, she said - Well, we'll learn later then, while tell us your normally occupies your time-
Georgiana began to talk about music and reading and other activities that she was most passionate about right away of the Bennet sisters that each one thinks of their own tastes, without realizing it they traveled the road to London without further incident and each one was a little more surprised about the knowledge of the other, even the sisters those hours allowed them to get closer , since despite living together for one reason or another they were not so close to each other.
The arrival at the Darcy House of the ladies occurred a little after Darcy's, being closer to London, he was ahead of the carriages and made the last leg alone. They all gathered for a late dinner, Darcy watched with delight as the Bennets talked comfortably with Georgiana, however he was quite reserved all evening and finally they all retired early to rest.
In the morning Elizabeth woke up early as usual, however she did not feel comfortable wandering around the Darcy House room, so she waited in her room for a more suitable time to go down to breakfast, when she went down she met the Darcy who headed the dining room and was sitting reading the newspaper
-Good morning Mr Darcy- she said softly by way of greeting
He lowered his newspaper gave her a slight smile and said -Good morning Miss Elizabeth- however he resumed his reading without further
Elizabeth without saying another Word took a seat and began to serve herself some food, the two were silent for a while and then he looked at her under the newspaper and addressed her - Miss Elizabeth my sister does not usually get up until mid-morning, she normally spends her day with Mrs Annesley in activities inside the house, if we organize something we usually go to some activity outside during the week, but since she is not in society she does not usually go out to tea parties with others ladies unless she do it with my aunt-
Elizabeth nodded
-I know it may sound a bit boring for a lady as active as you, however you have an acceptable Library, gardens, greenhouse, and there are even nearby parks and tea rooms to which they can go without problem as long as they do it with a couple of lackeys-
She looked at him somewhat dismayed, but said nothing
-We are not in Hertfordshire, and I understand you have been in the city before, but your father's intention when placing your in my position is that you are precisely under my protection, what you experienced there will not be repeated here if I can avoid it, but for that you and your sister must be protected, London may have much more risk than we usually believe, there are more magical beings, I know that you have relatives in the city you can invite them freely if you wish-
She breathed, she did not expect to be conditioned and less by someone who was not her father, but she liked it or she did not have to comply for the moment -Mr. Darcy, although I barely managed to talk to my father about the reason for this stay, I understand that I can hardly refuse to accept the limits that are imposed on us when we are his charge, however, I remind him that I am not your daughter—
Darcy raised her eyebrow and he couldn't help but smile at the thought that a different answer would be so little of her, he looked at her and said -Certainly it is the least I would like Miss Elizabeth to be, you are free to dispose of your time please feel in your home, just that getting out of it will be done under my complete and total supervision, that's all—
Elizabeth looked at him once more and kept silent, she wasn't ready to say anything else and she still didn't know where she should place the man who was now her custodian , continued eating while he had a cup of tea, soon Mary came in and they both greeted her, but in a few moments he left the dining room leaving the Bennets free to do what they liked. Both decided to go to the Library since it was a cold morning and it promised to rain at any moment.
Georgiana joined them, they met Mrs. Annesley and together they then practiced how to prevent another from easily accessing one's thoughts. Darcy was not seen until dinner where he chatted briefly with the ladies, that night Georgiana played the piano but none of the Bennets agreed to play that night after seeing the skill of the young woman.
The next day, the Earl of Matclok arrived at the Darcy House, the door of the office was opened without announcement, in that the Earl acted without hesitation, Darcy left his work in the office and looked at his uncle the earl who said:
-And well how it is that you were on the verge of death a few days ago and now you look like an oak, your friend is an exaggerated lady!
-Hi, uncle, I wasn't expecting you, but you are welcome-
- Actually you were hurt or it was just gossip, Richard didn't specify anything in his note but he clearly said that you were dying
-Certainly I was, but I'm fine now
-I suppose it must be due to the lady in your room-
Darcy said somewhat uncomfortably– In Part
-You can not reveal how she did it or why, but it is evident that it was not the very good doctor Carter or Georgiana who managed to improve your so briefly, then it was the lady Hilmen healer who allowed such a recovery...- Without requesting it with a movement of his hand the Count poured himself a drink while Darcy watched and listened- ...-I can know how it is that you are in possession of such a young lady- said the Count with a malicious smile
-No I own it- Darcy said annoyed -The lady and her sister are our guests until her family settles in the city-
-I see….Bennet!, it's an extinct house….what are your plans with her ?-
-Excuse me
-Miss Bennet, it is not that you need, but what is your plan with her, will you present her to your cousin to save the house or is it your plan to have her for yourself?-
-What are you talking about, uncle I can't decide the lady's future!
-She is in your house and you don't have any plans, you can't be serious, women of that type are rare, I was immensely surprised to see her, her mere existence guarantees a power offspring-
Darcy got up even more uncomfortable -We are friends and They are under my care until their father Sir Bennet, current head of the house of King Collins, comes for them, which will be in a few days, that's all–
-You can't be serious, I'll send an express to Ricardo-
-With what sense , the Fitzwilliam house will lose its name with the great-uncle, if he manages to marry one of the ladies and have children Hilmen they will be from the Collins house-
His uncle walked and said -Ah I see if you analyzed the options…. but-
Darcy gave him a look dark
-Equally it is to guarantee the power and permanence of our family in a magical house-
-Well, I'm not agree that you impose the presence of no one
His uncle laughed -You lack a lot of nerve to run a magical house, a marriage with Georgiana or the older Bennet will favor the Fitzwilliam house, you should not think only of the Darcy house, no It is more important they are equal, look that being you favored, I have told you, you must seek the greatest benefit, your father George was an implacable strategist, that is why he kept and made Pemberly grow, your mother did too and she not refused her house…. that's why you must do the same for both houses, but abandon your mother Anne's thought that if the irisurt and nonsense, yes she win an excellent progeny, but now you must guarantee power, don't go crazy like Catherine but don't be daunted, power is achieved and you have to make certain sacrifices and sometimes even unpleasant things...
-Uncle
-Okay, I know you're already a man, but you shouldn't hesitate to do what's best for the family...for the houses , the women in your room are a guarantee for the future-
Darcy walked towards the shelves ending the conversation, his uncle got the message but before leaving he left an illusion that reflected his uncle's ideas...
When Darcy turned he could see a Colonel hand in hand with Georgiana, a Darcy hand in hand with Elizabeth…. the illusion changed and he saw a colonel holding Elizabeth's hand, and a Darcy holding Anne's hand
Darcy shook his head and magically undid the illusion, he knew very well that his cousin Walter's marriage to the daughter of the Earl of Essex, was the first political move of his uncle to expand his power, for him to lose the magical House in the hands of Darcy was more than painful; however nothing could be done, the magical qualities no one could change them it was just a random chance of genetics and getting your irisurt, the Fitzwilliam house would meet his uncle the earl the 6th generation without a Hilmen, his uncle could have had the house under his power but as there was another Fitzwilliam of greater magical quality, a Hilmen surpassed him.
The Fitzwilliam House would not keep the name because Darcy was the 7th generation, and would also be the heir to the Darcy house as well, in which case the latter prevails as it is his paternal house, Darcy knew that his was an unusual situation, his mother did not give up her house and that is why he was called Fitzwilliam even though he was a Darcy, his rights were in both houses…..he also knew that if he had 2 male Hilmen children each of them could inherit a house and be able to survive the Fitzwilliam house, otherwise his sister's children could be the heirs if they were male Hilmens, it was a rare condition but genetically he and his sister were the Hilmens in both houses, he understood his uncle's interest but he did not want to pressure Georgiana of that way.
He had already considered the case of the Fitzwilliams, he would cede matlock and not claim the title of earl, he would leave both his uncle and his cousin that county, he would give the administration to the colonel in part, however he would be owner and lord of all the other lands as far as they came to unite with the Darcys, Georgiana had her dowry and if she had several children, he would cede part of the lands.
The Earl of Matlock could hardly write to his son... waste no time and come to the Darcy house at once... he knew that such a message would drive his son out of his mind and he would arrive without preamble at the Darcy house, once there seeing the ladies would understand that he should honor his family. His second son was stubborn and stubborn but he would never fail to comply with his family they had been raised for. The message was sent as urgent and fulfilled its purpose.