The Last York Prince [AU]

Secrecy

(A/N: ok, new schedule. Two posts a day because why not? I know it'll make you guys very happy 😁

New religion arises. Richard must consider his moves before making them or loses his family)

LATE 1520

Henri has finished his lesson for the day and he decided to go to the stables to see Drew. He spotted Pepper and gave his father's horse some hays.

"There you go, girl", Henri patted her nose.

Drew arrived to find the young duke feeding his father's horse. "Leave it there, Your Grace. I'll feed the horses".

"Papa always say to do things yourself", said Henri.

Richard arrived and found Henri with Drew. "There you are. I was looking all over for you".

"Is there something wrong, Papa?", asked Henri.

"We're going to have to cancel our trip to the market. There's some..., unsavoury things happening".

"Is this about that Martin Luther guy?", Drew asked.

"Yes, his teachings have reached London it seems".

"Is it bad, Papa? What did he teach?", asked Henri.

Richard sighed. "In the eyes of the Pope, yes, it is bad".

"But Oviedo is not a christian and you said it is fine, that his religion teaches peace", said Henri.

Richard knelt down to his son's level. "Yes, his religion teaches peace, but for Martin Luther..., is a subject I must study before I can discuss anything with anyone. I must understand his teachings before saying if it's good or bad".

"Then, why did Cardinal Wolsey and the king punish those people?".

Richard looked down for a moment, not knowing how to answer his son's curiousity. "That's what I'm trying to learn..., so it's easier to determine what is right and what is wrong".

"Will you be fine, papa?", the little boy asked, knowing all this put a strain on his father

Richard kissed his forehead and smiled. "I give you my word, don't I?".

"I wish I'm older so I can help".

"You can help, by looking after our family", Richard smiled.

Richard put on his cloak, raised the hood on to his head and walked off into the city. He watched as the English soldiers snatched all of Martin Luther's teachings and burned them to ashes.

He had heard of the reformists hiding out in the city. If they were found, Henry, or more like Wolsey, will put the innocent lives to death.

He met up with Robyn in the back alley that led to Rowley's Tavern. Robyn was drinking some ale and eating a piece of bread.

"Robyn", Richard greeted Robyn as he sat next to his friend.

Robyn passed some bread and ale to him. "They're hiding everywhere. It's impossible to pinpoint where because they keep moving about. I think they know Wolsey is coming for them".

"I'm worried about the innocent lives that will be implicated with them. I get what they're doing, but why involve innocent people?".

Suddenly, a boy tossed a flyer at them. Richard grabbed the boy and pulled him close.

"Tell your masters that Wolsey will not stop. It's better if they leave London or many innocent people will perish".

The boy knew who the man that was speaking to him. He nodded and Richard let him off.