The Last York Prince [AU]

Against Time

(The Tudors race to York

A/N: if anyone thinks it's a bit fast regarding Freja's third pregnancy, let me catch you up. She was about four months in when Mary went to France, which was in October 1514)

EARLY FEBRUARY 1515

Freja sat on the bed, trying to steady her breathing and holding her stomach. Her husband was unconscious and her children were crying.

Her mother sat on the other side with one of her herbal medicine for her son in law. She grasped her hand, smiling softly.

"He'll be fine".

Freja nodded. Henri ran to the bed and climbed his way to his father.

"Papa, sorry. I'll be good", he sobbed as he shook his father awake.

Astrid took her grandson into her arms. "Your Papa will be fine, my darling. He is just tired".

"Papa!", Astrid Katheryn squirmed in Celia's arms.

Celia set the toddler down and she ran to her mother. Freja picked her up and set her on the bed. A servant came in and curtsied to Freja.

"Madam, what about his sister?".

Meg was desperately trying to get out. She needed to see her brother. She had to see him.

"Please! Let me out! Please! Let me see my brother! Please..., let me see Richie", she sobbed, as her loud banging slowly died as she sunk to the floor.

The door was opened and Sarah quickly helped Meg to bed. Drew stood by the door, but he looked more calmer.

"His Grace is fine. They physician said he is tired and just needs rest", said Drew.

"I need to see him, Master Barnley. Please...", she pleaded.

"He will come and see you when he's up. For now, you must rest and think of your child", Sarah pulled the blanket up.

"I know I've said things that hurt his feelings. I don't want to die without telling him I'm sorry", Meg sobbed.

"Your Grace, please. Richard was angry, but I know, deep down, he still loves you", said Drew.

"He doesn't even look at me in the eyes when he saw me".

"He did, but briefly. He needed to know if you're alright", said Drew.

"It's me, isn't it? He's ill because of me".

"No, Your Grace. Please rest, alright? We'll make sure he comes when he's well. I'll stay here if you need anything", said Sarah.

Drew left the room and sighed. Then, he heard hooves. He ran out to see a large entourage with the King and Queen of England leading it.

Henry dismounted his horse quick. Drew bowed before him and took the king to see Richard.

"What happened?", Henry asked.

"He collapsed, but the physician said he was just tired. Truth be told, he barely sleeps lately and I think the hunt for Douglas was draining him so badly".

Henry entered the room and everyone bowed and curtsied to him. Freja would've gotten up, but Henry told her not to.

He sat next to his brother. He was worried he wouldn't make it on time if....

"Papa, wake up. Uncle Henry's here", Henri tried to wake Richard up.

Henry picked his nephew up and held him in his arms. "It's alright, Henri. Your father knows I'm here".