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The Bridgertons under attack

Hello my handsome readers and welcome to my Thoughts.

Feel free to enjoy and write reviews good or bad. I’m here for the critic!
This is a safe place so be kind to each other.

When Bridgerton first came out in 2020 I was not astonished by the show. The Internet went wild about it but I never watched it.
Then just a couple of weeks ago the second season aired and I thought maybe give it a try(watch the first episode and see for yourself what the hype is all about.)
And let me tell you I was surprised!!! The first couple of episodes were amazing. I fell absolutely in love with the Bridgertons the minute the first scene ended where Eloise screamed for Daphne to get ready faster.

I had a feeling that this family is going to be so much fun to watch on screen. And I was right. I finished the first season in two days and now I am obsessed. And let me tell you I am so furious that I cant be a part of this Story. I love drama and gossip and this show served me both. What I would give to be a part of this family…

Just one small little thing. I can't, for the life of me, find fanfictions about Violet as the main character. This makes me incredibly sad because I cop with fanfiction when a show is over. So WHERE are all the Violet fans or am I the only one? And If you do know fanfictions about her, please let me know.

But enough of me renting, let me describe what’s going to happen in this fanfiction.

The plot is mainly the robbery of the family BUT there going to be a lot of angst moments and a couple of scenes where major characters are going to get hurt. NO MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH. That would be too hard and I could never kill one of them. They are my babies.

The main character in this fanfiction is Violet Bridgerton. She is my favorite and I want to write something where the main focus is on her because I feel like she doesn’t get enough attention or credit. And my slight mommy issues are probably also an aspect of why I like her so much.

But no worries the other Bridgertons are going to get their time to shine as well.

So have fun reading my story and I try to update it as soon as possibly

Bye

Lina

PS: If you want me to post the first Chapter just let me know. I´m still working on it so motivation is desperately needed.

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Chapter 1 Coming Home

London, England 1813

"Do I really have to come next time, Mama?" These gatherings are just venues where men select their spouses as if they were objects. And it's so dull," Eloise stated as she stood in their home's entryway with the rest of her family.

The Bridgertons had just returned home from another ball, which they had attended in order to locate a suitor for Daphne. It's ball season in London, and Daphne has just recently been introduced to society. In light of the queen's remark and what Lady Whistledown wrote about her, this was a complete success. She's already been dubbed the season's Diamant. This is a significant distinction for any girl in England's elite society, and it brings joy to the family.

“Dearest next time you should dance with a nice gentleman and then it is not going to be so boring. Just try it out. That’s how I got to know your papa.”

Eloise rolls her eyes and trotted up the stairs with Benedict close behind. Leaving the rest of her family at the bottom of the stairs.

“You know little sis the next time I´m not going to save you again or mama is going to kill me”

Eloise lets out a breath and stops dead in her tracks halfway up the stairs.

Looking down at the rest of her family she wonders why on earth does she have to marry someone. Cant, she just stay alone and start studying at Oxford as her big brothers did.

But sadly that’s not allowed for women in this society. We are just born to become a wive sooner or later and that’s the only task that we have to do in life. Find a wealthy husband and birth a boy, so the bloodline is secure. But there has to be more in life than simply serving your husband until he dies or you die.

And what if you end up with someone who is not right for you. Not everybody has the luck to find someone who truly loves you like mama and papa did. Their love was so visible in their relationship that it made me so happy to see them happy. Small little glances or gestures while nobody was paying attention to them. Or always being in each other's space and never leaving without a kiss.

Of course, as a child, I found those moments cross and awkward but when I grew older, I realized how much they really loved each other. I wished that to be my future until my dear papa died and mama was never herself again. For the first couple of months, she was just a ghost of herself and it hurt me deeply to see her like that. And I swore to myself that I never want to experience the same pain that she had to live through or be the coss of such pain.

So when I looked back at my brother, my shoulders sacked and I was too tired to argue so I just smiled at him. He smiled with so much empathy in his eyes that I would have liked to smack that expression out of his face.

“My dear Eloise, I believe you are going to find your way in life, just like everybody else. That’s not going to be easy but I believe in you.”

Eloise´s smile grew and she felt grateful for the words of her brother.

“Benedict” Colon screamed from the bottom of the stairs looking up at them.
Eloise gave Benedict a knowing look and thanked him.

He stayed for a second longer as needed looking after Eloise disappearing into the first floor of their home. Thinking how easy his life is, as a man and a second born with nearly no responsibilities. If he had the power to change his sister's faith he would do it without thinking twice.

“Benedict!”

“Yes, Yes I’m coming”

!!!

One by one, the streetlights were turned off, and London fell to sleep. The thieves and crooks of London, on the other hand, have just begun their work in the darkness, as they usually do. The five strangers on their way to the Bridgerton Mansion were the same way.

"Keep quiet!" We're all doomed if someone hears us. So shut up and do your work," says the group's single female member, who is surrounded by guys.

"Get your girl a leash, Jesus, how do you put up with this fury," the man with night-sky black hair exclaims. There isn't a cloud in the sky to obscure the numerous stars that illuminate it.

You might say it was a lovely evening until the evening's catastrophe unfolded.

!!!

"Goodnight, Mama, and don't worry; I'm sure we'll find a suitable man for Daphne." Violet received a warm grin and a kiss on the cheek from Anthony. To retire to his studies in the left-hand chamber.

Before retiring to bed, he needed to take care of some business. Which Violet rolled her eyes about. Very not ladylike but now in the safety of her home she can be a bit more like herself.

Violet keeps standing in the foyer watching the exchange between Colin and Benedict a couple of feet before her. She was indeed wondering what could be so impotent to discuss so late at night. But did not give it a second thought.

She called for the butler to let the boy’s rooms be prepared for the night.
She wishes them to be safe and sound under this roof tonight.

She had a nagging sensation that something wasn't quite right, but she couldn't pinpoint what had piqued her interest.

She had the impression that she had been watched the entire evening. Which made her uneasy, but she pushed those sentiments aside to present herself as a respectable member of the Bridgerton family.

Those occasions were never enjoyable without her loving husband at her side. After his death, she was never able to dance again. She would never dance with anybody other than her spouse. She felt so safe and cherished with his hands around her waist, bringing her close and whispering in her ear how much he loved her, that she would never let another man touch her like that.

She was his and he was hers and no one would be able to destroy that bond.
Of course, life without Edmund will never be easy for her but with time it will get easier…

"Mama, are you all right? You seem a little pale."
Violet was able to snap out of her daze and return to reality thanks to Colin. Both of her sons were worriedly staring at her.
She faked a grin, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.

"It will be, and now you must retire to your quarters." I'd like you both to be here tonight."

“Ah”

"And that is not debatable." Violet stared Benedict and Colin down with an intensity in her eyes that no one could match.

"This is for you, Mama," Collin grinned as they both retired to their beds.

Violet just had one more task to complete. She had to speak with her eldest son. So she moved over to his room and softly unlocked the doors so as not to startle him.

!!!

"If you utter another word about my sex life, I promise I'm going to slice your neck with a smile on my face!" the redhead said to one of the males after he made another sexist remark about her sex life.

She made a move to attack, but her lover grabbed her waist and stopped her. She stared him in the eyes, confused and enraged at the same time. He kissed her on the cheek, making her flush.

“Darling please calm yourself we have a job to do and we can't do it with fewer men. So please listen to me and I´m going to reward you later” He smirked at her and she knew what he was implying. After this night was over they could finally run away to god knows where and start their new life with more money than ever before.

“Shhh, lovebirds we are nearly there” the skinnier guy with probably more brain than all of them combined hushed them forward into a dark valley to not disturb the two men guarding the back door.

“So here is my plan”

"Wait a minute, why does he make this decision when he has never stolen anything before?" Isn't it supposed to be me who makes the plans here? At the very least, I'm not brand new to the position." The man with the black hair spoke up, arching his back and puffing up his upper body to make himself appear taller.

“Oh cut the garbage you fool. You never stole from a family this rich and big brain over her knows what he is doing. I approved his plan and we are going through with it.”
“What makes you think that you are my boss?”
Both men took a step closer to each other ready to fight until the redhead stopped them both by standing in between them. Her lover would never hurt her, so he backed off and walked a couple of steps away to calm down.

!!!

In the meanwhile, at the Bridgerton estate...

Violet knocked on Anthony's door and peered inside quickly. She was saddened by what she saw in front of her.

Anthony sat behind an old wooden desk in front of a bookcase where her husband used to check over their financial records.
He would not miss work at night, even after a hard day. She often wonders if he ever takes time to relax and enjoy himself.

“Mama I sense you staring. What is bothering your mind today? Do not worry we are going to find someone for Daphne as well as the other ones. In no time our house is going to be empty of my siblings and filled with my children. You will see.” Anthony smiled at her and continued with his work thinking the conversation is over.

"Anthony, darling, it is not what concerns me" Violet murmured, her voice trembling. She looked down at her shoes, and when she returned her gaze to his, she sensed his concern.

"So, Mama, what's upsetting you?"

“You”

“What!? What exactly did I do to irritate you? You must understand that upsetting you in any manner was not my aim." He got up and walked the short distance to his Mama, giving her a worried expression.

"Oh my lovely son," she whispered as she clutched his shoulders.

"You did nothing wrong, yet I'm concerned about you." When was the last time you had a good time or did something you enjoyed? I'm afraid you're closing out the world to protect yourself, Anthony, but you need to embrace life to the fullest or you'll regret it one day."

Violet's eyes welled up with tears, which she hurriedly brushed away.

“Mama please do not worry...”

“Knack Krrrrr”

At the sound, they both wiped their heads around.

“What was that?” Violet asked while collecting herself and getting her emotions back under control. She breathed in and out a few times.

Anthony didn´t answer, instead, he walked to the window and opened it. He looked into the dark of the night but couldn't make out the source of the noise.

“I presume some animal roaming around in our garden don´t worry Mama. You should go to bed it is late and tomorrow is another day for another ball.” Anthony said while closing the window and smiling at his mother.

“Your right Darling. But please do me the favor and sleep in your old room today. I would feel much better with all of my children under this roof today”

“Alright Mama,” He said and kissed his mom goodnight

While Violet walked the steps onto the first floor of her home she noticed how quiet it was and she wondered where the men that guard the front door were. Normally they would be standing in front of the door. Maybe they were outside checking the garden.
Maybe they heard the sound as well and went outside to look. With that, she was satisfied and didn´t give it a second thought continued on her way to her bedroom.

!!!

“Shit” the bulky black-haired man tripped and fell to his knees just in front of the only room that still had its lights on. The whole group sprinted to the wall of the house to take cover just when the window opened. They could hear the voice of the Viscountess Bridgerton and prayed he wouldn't see them just beneath him, crouching in the dirt.

“I presume some animal roaming around in our garden don´t worry Mama. You should go to bed it is late and tomorrow is another day for another ball.” the Viscountess Bridgerton said while closing the window.

All of them sighed with relief and took in a big breath because they were holding their breath for the last minute to not raise more suspension.

“I SWEAR TO GOD. Are you really this stupid or is it just your personality trait to fuck up everything!” The redhead nearly screamed in the direction of the blackhead guy. This time he kept quiet because he knew he fucked up big this time. If they were caught they all would end up in jail and be hanged for their crimes.

"Come on, my dear, we've got a family to rob here." Who are we going to take first, big brain guy? Perhaps the Viscountess, so that once I stabbed him, he wouldn't fight back." He laughed to himself because he loved hurting people and hearing them scream in agony.

"No, it's not him. We're aiming for the family's beating heart. The one person they all care about and would go to any length to protect from the anguish we're about to inflict"

“And who do you have in mind?”

“The mother of course. Our victim is going to be Violet Bridgerton the heart of the family”

To be continued