Disclaimer

I own none of these characters except Kristen Petronsky, Kady Hochley, and Mrs. Petronsky. All other characters are owned or represented by James Cameron’s Film, Titanic.

I mean no offense in the way characters, real or fake, behave, as it goes along with the story,

I know it isn’t historically correct, and I have changed some things (not about the sinking, but the role of women and such) to also fit the storyline.

Happy Reading!!

- The Author

Chapter 1

“Kristen, wake up dear!” my mother called to me. I hesitantly opened my eyes. Judging by the light coming through the window, it was about 5AM. I slid out of bed, and reluctantly hobbled into the kitchen. “Oh, dear! You look simply horrific!! I hope you are not meeting Mr. Andrews in this state!” Mother fussed. That was my mother, always fussing over the little things instead of the big. Once I remembered, I mentally slapped myself. Today was April 10th. The day I was to board the finest ocean liner in the world, Titanic, with my fiancé, Thomas Andrews. After being rushed through breakfast, I went to my room to gather what fine clothes I had, and a few personal belongings. “ Hurry Kristen! Mr. Andrews is here!”

“Coming mother!” I answered rather impatiently. I ran a brush through my hair, then grabbed my bag, and this time, proceeded into the sitting room.

“Ah- there you are!”

“Yes, I didn’t leave without saying goodbye!” I said to my mother while laughing, and kissed her on the cheek.

As Thomas and I were about to exit, she yelled: “ Have a safe voyage!”

“We will, Mrs. Petronsky, don’t worry. The Titanic is unsinkable!” Thomas yelled before shutting the door. After we got into his automobile, we began to talk. “Are you ready for your position as First Officer?”

“Yes.” I said wholeheartedly.

“Good. Chief Officer Wilde had some conflict, so you are completely in charge of the other five.”

“And I am completely ready Thomas.” I responded.

“ I know you are darling, I put a very good word in for you with ol’ E.J. He looked at your papers and seemed to like them.”

I smiled as I looked out the window. The city streets of my hometown, Southampton, whizzed by in blurs of color. Those ever-so-familiar streets eventually turned into harbor. The automobile halted, and the driver helped me out. In front of me, I saw the biggest ship I’d ever seen, the R.M.S. Titanic. I gasped slightly.

“Isn’t she beautiful?” Thomas asked. I just nodded. He grabbed my bags, and we walked up the gangway. There, he offered his arm, and we strolled along the deck. I gazed in awe at the gorgeous woodwork, and grand décor. The daze was interrupted by the sound of men laughing. We stopped outside the door. “ Ah, I believe it is high time you met your officers.” Thomas grinned. I gulped as Andrews opened the door. Immediately, the laughing stopped, and five pairs of eyes were fixed on me.

There’s the first part for you! It’s my first fic, so please be nice to me! I hope you enjoyed! Next part will hopefully be up soon!