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VampMystress' Story
Chapter 1
DISCLAIMER: Don't
know Ville, or Bam, or anyone else, I own Helli.. Rated pg, for now..
It was the grey-blue pre-dawn in the forests of Finland, and while all of the
village people were just starting to rise, Helli was already outside, sitting by
a tree on the side of a lake not too far away. The mist was rising as the cool
night gave way to the warm wind of daytime, and she had kept on her nightgown, a
soft black wool that hung to her ankles. She was barefoot, and loved the way
the cool dirt felt on the soles of her feet.
She was a dreamer, and everyone in the village thought her head was always
in the clouds, but she wouldn't have it any other way. She loved to watch the
sun rise over the lake, and she loved to spend time alone.
Her parents would worry, because she didn't at all seem interested in
normal life. She was almost 23, and seemed to have absolutely no interest in
marriage or children, as any normal girl her age would. Her mother would
lecture her often, telling her that she must get herself grounded and focus on
her future, but it seemed to fall on deaf ears.
This morning she was entirely content watching the heard of deer across the
lake from her, but she was interupted by footsteps behind her. She turned to
find both of her parents there.. this was strange, because they usually left
her alone until she came inside to do her housework.
She stood, brushing the bit of dirt and dew from her nightgown, a frown
slightly creasing her brow.
"Is something wrong?" she asked them in a soft voice.
Her father took the lead, something she had almost never seen, it was
usually her mother that did most of the talking when needed.
"We have some news for you, Helli. We have met a young man who has
expressed his interest in being your husband, and we've decided that it would be
wise. He has promised to help us with your little.. uh.. problem, and help you
to be a functionable woman in the village. He is waiting for you at home, and
you will wed in three weeks."
Helli's mouth dropped open, her heart sinking. She became very angry.
"How dare you try to control my life! I don't want to marry! I want more
than that! I cannot and will not be content being a housewife with a child
tying me down!"
At this, her mother stepped forward.
"Helli, at least come meet him before you decide, we're trying to help you!"