Darcy, Knight Errant: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

How would Elizabeth and Darcy's love story be changed if Elizabeth met Georgianna first?

While offering her support to her aunt in London, Elizabeth Bennet stumbles upon a timid young lady at the charity she volunteers at. With a smile and a few kind words, Elizabeth plants the seeds of a marvelous friendship. Despite the blossoming connection between them, Elizabeth's departure is inevitable as her duties back at Longbourn call her home. Nevertheless, they promise to keep in contact.

Georgianna finding a friend boosts Darcy's confidence in her progress, despite his initial uneasiness. Her buoyed spirt gives Darcy the confidence he needs to accompany his friend to Netherfield. Only soon after he arrives, he finds himself at an assembly he has no desire to be part of. Darcy instinctively reverts to his typical behavior around unfamiliar faces and things seem to be going well enough. That is until he receives a letter from his little sister, leading him to ponder on his own character and the person he aspires to become. Although an apology helps reconcile Elizabeth and Darcy, neither is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

As Mr. Collins makes his entrance, the situation becomes critical. Elizabeth bravely seeks aid, while Darcy confronts the challenge of becoming the person he has always strived to be.