...I sat down in front of the mirror. Staring at myself; I should be admiring how beautiful My maids made me but, I was angry. I was getting married to God knows who. I've never seen him before I've only heard rumors....

...My mother Queen Maebeth walked into my room so gracefully. She dismissed my maids, Kyla and Nina....

..."you look so beautiful Astrid. put on a smile and don't frown. it's about time you came downstairs. your groom has sent his carriage for you already." she said and left...

...I sighed and bit my lower lip. I focused on my face then turned and walked out slowly. I was announced. I went down the stairs gracefully and elegantly. I wasn't wearing a smile at all....

...I Arrived at the bottom of the stairs. My father King Lucien. The king of Decresh. He smiled warmly at me ....

..."You look breathtaking my sweet princess" he said and kissed my forehead. The crown prince my Elder brother walked up to me....

..."Do not provoke him little one" he murmured and I giggled....

...I was helped into the carriage. I waved at them and was taken to my husband's home. I expected a Kingdom I was familiar with. but instead we passed a cranky old gate. The coach stopped and stepped down and knocked on the door of the carriage. I opened it....

..."Step down your highness"...

..."Why....? What happened.....?" I was confused...

..."Step down..." he repeated. I took his hand and came down. he took me and passed through a mist. We arrived at a very beautiful city....

..."Where are we?" The coach smiled...

..."Welcome to Ivory Coast" I admired the city. it was so beautiful. He flinged his wrist and a carriage decorated with green leaves and flowers of different kinds."Get in my lady" I entered. then the carriage started moving. The coach wasn't riding it " I'll see you my lady"...

...I looked out and saw two horses who had wings in a moment I was in the air I arrived at a Big castle. I heard a trumpet as it blew. The door of my carriage was opened and I was helped down....

..."Your grace, our Sire awaits you" a beautiful maid with pointed ears and huge wings said. I gasped in fear and was shivering but I tried hard to show it...

...(pov. what the hell is happening here (TT)(TT))...

...I followed her into the castle. I was led to a dressing room. I was dressed into a simple plain but stylish gown their clothes seemed odd....

..." Let's go my lady" I followed the 3maids which accompanied me to a big chamber. I was left alone. I saw a tall figure in front of the window....

...He turned and looked at me. I couldn't help it my mouth dropped. He wasn't handsome but beautiful, Stunningly beautiful. He had average cut white hair that was weaved. His lips were perfect, his nose purrfect. high cheeked bone. A square jaw line. He looked dark. his skin was like bronze....

...His red eyes roamed over me. " I see you've arrived"...

..."if I Haven't would you have seen me?" I murmured to myself...

..."You've gotten more beautiful" his eyes narrowed" Make yourself at home Astrid" he said and grinned wickedly at me and flashed his sparkling white teeth and fangs....

...He left after having a good look at me. I went through the room. it had the most beautiful view I have ever seen. The butterflies that surrounded the garden, made the garden seem enchanted...

...I went back into the room and layed...

down gently on the soft bed. It was wide and soft and very comfortable. It was was better than the one in Decresh.

...The maid I had met earlier came into the room....

..."Your highness...our Sire awaits you in the garden. it's time for dinner" she said ....

...I didn't know anybody's name in this castle and I'll like to know what I've gotten myself into....

...As if she could read my mind...

..."Don't worry your grace in time" she smiled...

I stood up and followed her to the garden I so adored. I saw the man if I maybe Curt my Husband. I sat down with him at the small table. He was focused on a newspaper. he raised his eyes slowly and looked at me. He didn't smile.

..."I see you do not know who I am. So I would like to tell you myself. I take it your father did not enlighten you, did he?"...

..."No he didn't" I answered back . Afraid to look into those red eyes....

..."Hmm.." he paused "You could call me Niklaus. As you can see this is my kingdom" I didn't say anything. "Come"...

He stood up and stretched his hand . I slowly took it. "Close you eyes"

he said softly. I obeyed "Now open them" as I opened them we were on the roof of the castle I looked down and screamed in terror.....^_^

..."How did we get here?" **I asked and looked down in fear and then closed my eyes....

..."You do not have to know what I am." He said and Smirked." Now look ahead" I obeyed and looked ahead....

..."Woah" I remarked at the beauty of Ivory Coast "It's so beautiful...

I love it" I said. then I looked at him and many thoughts ran through my mind. He seemed so dark and then he ruled over such a beautiful kingdom....how so?

..."You know dear; do not let your thoughts wander I can hear you" he said....

..." Come let's go back inside"...

He took my hand and we arrived at our chamber. I turned again surprised. He realeased my hand and said

..."Go to bed and have a good night rest, you seem exhausted after the long trip, wife"...

...I nodded and went to bed his gaze lingered and I shivered a little. I turned to check if he was there but he was gone. thank God he didn't take me: cause I am not willing to sleep or **** **** to some one I don't know. I closed my eyes and let sleep take me....

...★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★...

Kol ran through the woods. He had never felt so weak before in his life. He wasn't healing any faster he needed blood if not he may not survive. The demons didn't stop chasing him. He hid behind a tree. Being half vampire and half witch he had advantages. He could kill them but he was too weak to fight or even cast a spell. He used the last strength he had to cast a spell.

..."evanescet hostibus vestris et non video"...

..." Retreat no sign of my Lord. We must tell the king" The Demons commander growled and they retreated....

Kol was Unconcious he didn't notice them leave he was too weak. He was already lost in a deep slumber he didn't want to die yet.

...★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★...

Freya walked through the woods with her men behind her. She held her horse Stallion and soothed him gently.

..."shh Stallion what's wrong....?"...

Stallion whinnied. Freya looked and saw a dark figure resting against a tree.

..."Halt!" her men stopped. She matched towards the man with her sword out. The man raised his eyes slowly....

"Kol...?" She paused and went closer "....is that you?"

She bent in front of him and held his face"oh my God" she gasped

..."There is no God" he smirked at her...

"How...how did you get here?"

..."Blood..."...

he whispered.Freya let out her fangs and bit her hand and gave her hand to him

..."Drink...kol"...

He looked at her and bent his head and started drinking from her hand. "That's enough" she groaned

..."Lancelot come over help Prince Kol into the Carriage we'll bring him back to Ivory Coast something is definitely wrong**"....

I woke up; then stretched noisily. I felt refreshed. it as if I was home but then I remembered that I was married to someone I don't even know.

..."Have you had a good night rest?"...

I heard a deep voice from the corner of the room

..."(:-!) Yes"...

..."It's about time you get up. Your people wants to see their queen." He smiled. And I began to have goosebumps....

...The court of maids assigned to me stepped into the room. They looked abnormal to me. "And what are they?"...

"What are you scared?" he whispered into my ear

"No I'm not " I frowned and turned abruptly. I almost fell and he held my waist.

" Now don't cause a scene and follow Nyx like a good girl okay?" He left my waist I had to stop tipping toe . I quietly followed Nyx and the other maids.

They cleaned me up and got me dressed in a Red coloured dress. It went down to my shoulder. My hair was designed with red roses. I wore a heavy Jewelry. All real gold and diamonds. It sparkled and I fell in love with them.

..."Follow us My lady. they await." She took me to a high balcony that also had a perfect view of the city. He walked towards me and gave me his hand....

He stared at me with list in his eyes. his eyes roamed over the swell of my ****** down to my dress and smirked. We both walked towards the end of the balcony.

They were not as I expected. They were many of them. Some had wings. They looked like fairies, some looked like enchanted animals. I inhaled and Exhaled deeply.

..."People of Ivory Coast. I called you here to let you know that after all your king was going to have a real wife and not a mistress to rule with him." he smiled down at them. "Well she is: I present you my wife the New Queen of Ivory Coast"...

The people cheered " Hail Klaus¡!" They roared and hitted their chests in salute. It seems that they love their king.

I smiled down at them. *Suck it Astrid you're a queen now.

......★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★*......

Kol dropped his blood stained shirt on the bed. His brother was abusing his power and taken his throne from him. He woul do anything to get it back.

..."How are you feeling Kol?" Freya asked from the door observing the half ***** man....

..."Much better if I could have more blood I could get better"...

..."How did you get like this?.... What happened to you?"...

..."Well let's say that it's family issue"...

A white shadow began to speak "Sire I have new Information"

" When did you get here?" Freya asked

Her question was ignored

..."What does he want now Almond?"...

..."He plans on taking over Ivory Coast. He hungers for more power"...

..."How is Leah"...

"It has never been in a good condition after the war. He doesn't even plan on rebuilding the city. The people are suffering. They need You sire"

Kol clutched his fists "Just tell the Mists to be ready we'll leave for Ivory Coast with Freya"

..."If your brother wants Ivory Coast it won't be possible cause I won't let him we have to tell my brother" Freya said....

Kol looked at Freya and rolled his eyes "Almond get me a tasty meal "

..."Yes sure" he left...