Summary- AU to Pride and Prejudice, the AU part starting when Lizzy leaves Pemberly after her embarrassing encounter with Mr. Darcy. She gets lost, gets attacked and saved by the gorgeous Mr. Darcy.

A/N: I have no idea why this idea came to me but it did while I was watching the movie with Keira Knightley. WARNING! Is rated M for a reason. Chapter 2 coming soon as long as I get reviews soon! Ha-ha, just kidding. But please review!

Edited: This is version two of my story, it's now been beta'd by my wonderful new Beta and loyal reviewer TARDIS Girl91011. I hope you enjoy the new version. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Chapter One- A Terrifying Experience

Tuesday 4th of August 1812

Lizzy's heart pounded in her chest and she ran hastily down the steps feeling Mr. Darcy's gaze on her. She couldn't breathe, she couldn't think. How could she be so foolish? Had it not been bad enough that she'd refused to marry him in the most possibly insulting way and wrongly accuse him regarding Mr. Wickham? She was now at his house, invading his personal space and liberty. She'd spied on him with his sister. She was breathing heavily as she practically jogged through the grounds, the crisp air and energy flowing through her body not clearing her mind the way it usually did.

Lizzy became so engrossed in her own dilemma that she completely lost herself in the surroundings. The beautiful hills and scenery were completely lost on her; she barely noticed that she was getting completely lost. She looked up when a cold breeze swept through her and was startled by the fact she had no idea where she was.

Lizzy looked to the west and saw the sun was almost set. It was getting dark and she still couldn't find her way. She knew Lampton was North of Pemberly but she had become lost in a forest and now wasn't sure where she was. Looking around, she felt she was still on the Pemberly estate but it was so vast that, that knowledge didn't provide any assistance.

A strong wing started blowing from the east and Lizzy turned away from it, shivering and wrapping her arms around herself. She looked up and was relieved to see a road lined with trees in the distance. She recognised it from her journey to Pemberly and as long as she wasn't completely disorientated, she'd found the road to Lampton. It took her another fifteen minutes to reach the road, and then she stood for a moment trying to decide which direction to go in.

Two men on horseback appeared from the south, galloping towards her. Lizzy moved onto the road and waved towards them. As they got closer, Lizzy realised they weren't gentlemen as she originally thought. They looked to be working class, yelling loudly to each other with rough accents. Lizzy grew nervous as they slowed down, positively leering at her and laughing. As they walked over to her, one of them stumbled, causing the other to laugh. Lizzy guessed they were drunk and she looked around hopelessly hoping for someone else to show up.

"Well, well, well," said the first one, who had blonde hair and a dirty face. "What do we have here?"

Lizzy swallowed and replied, "Excuse me, sirs. Do you know the way to Lampton?"

The second man laughed while they both moved to either side of her. "Why yes, we know the way," the blond man replied. "But it's going to cost you something!"

Lizzy looked frightened at both of them, backing away from them but they followed, walking with her. She mustered a more controlled voice as she said, "Please, I don't have any money. I just want to get to Lampton before dark."

"It's not your money we want," the dark haired man replied.

Terror ran through Lizzy as her mind raced with the alternatives. She turned and attempted to run but was grabbed by the dark haired man and thrown to the dirt ground. She screamed as she landed painfully on her side and the blonde man came over her, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her onto her back. She kicked him in the stomach causing him to double over, groaning in pain. The second man slapped her, and she cried out in pain as he knelt beside her.

He then pulled at her dress, ripping the fabric, and Lizzy shrieked, starting hitting him. He took hold of her wrists, causing bruising as he struggled to get her down, but his strength overpowered her.

Lizzy had heard whisper among ladies of her acquaintance about so called "fallen" women, who gave themselves to men before marriage, but the idea of men trying to take it from her without consent was more horrible than anything she had ever considered.

Fear and panic had given her added strength but it was in vain; as the blonde man recovered, he grabbed her hair and pulled roughly at the ties on the front of her dress.

Lizzy cried out in despair for help, the two men started laughing. "Don't worry dear. When we finish we'll take you straight to Lampton," the darker-haired man sneered as he struggled to hold Lizzy's legs still as she kicked frantically against him. She desperately thought of someone to help her. Was this her punishment for what she'd done to Mr. Darcy? Had she been that terrible to him? She thought of Mr. Darcy, wishing more than anything he was here, he'd stop them.

The sound of approaching hooves on the road made them halt, looking back in the direction of the sound. Lizzy screamed as loud as she could. "Help me! Please!" The dark haired man grabbed her throat, choking her to keep her silent. She struggled against them, the hope of rescue giving her courage as she fought frantically and screamed.

The sound of the approaching horse increased in speed and suddenly Lizzy heard the horse neigh close by and the men let go of her and went to run towards their horses.

"Let's get out of here!" The blonde one said and the two cowards jumped onto their horses and took off down the dirt road.

Lizzy sat up, holding her throat and coughing. Her eyes were a blur from crying. It was almost dark; she looked over and saw a tall man climbed off his horse, looking at the retreating men on horseback. He turned to face her and started walking towards her. Still terrified, she started to move back; still sitting on the ground, she tried to back away using her sore arms. Her breathing became erratic and she thought she was going to faint. He continued to move towards her and Lizzy stopped moving the moment she heard a deep and wonderfully familiar voice said "Elizabeth."

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A/N: I know it's a bit dark but this is the only chapter that's going to be like this.

EDIT: I hope new readers are more drawn into my story and if you've read the story before I hope you enjoy the more carefully written version. Big thank you again TARDIS Girl91011 for all your help as my new Beta.