The Spanish Queen

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March 19, 1562

(Aurora's POV AGAIN, IM SORRYYYY it was a mistake shoulda been 3rd person but oh well)

It's been almost a year without seeing my mother and being the queen of france. The french were surprisingly very accepting of the new King and Queen. I've been attempting to visit Spain again, but my council advises not to. As much as they understand how I miss my people and land they would rather wait until I have an heir. I believe I shall go home soon.

I started noticing that Catherine was after my chamber pot and tried checking it any chance she had, I asked Mary about it as soon as I saw her. "Mary, how was scotland? How's baby James, he's almost two isn't he!" Mary smiled at the sight of her sister-in-law, "Yes, Francis and I decided it'll be good to come back to France for a while." the girls smiled at each other "Oh Mary I wanted to ask you about something, Catherine has been checking my chamber pots? I'm not sure why bu-" The scottish queen began laughing, "Ahh yes, there's catherine for you. She did that too when Francis and I first got married-" I interrupted her, "Yes but Louis and I have been married almost two years." she looked at me sincerely, "You were so young when the two of you were first married, you're older now. The probability of you having a child is higher." We laughed a bit, my cheeks bright red from embarrassment. I made my way back to my chambers.

I hadn't been feeling well lately, I decided not to think anything of it. Louis' little brother Charles was coming back to french court. I hadn't seen his little brothers since their loss of their father. Charles is marrying my other cousin, Saoirse O'niell. Saorise has a very strong claim to the English throne as well. She is the countess of Tyrone, her father died when she was very young and was left the with grand power. The earls and countesses of Tyrone are known to basically rule all of Ireland. I've noticed a pattern between the Valois men and marrying women from Tudor descent. I was excited about meeting the Irish girl, she's about a year older than me. Although I do worry about the topic of England. She's known to have very strong feelings about England and I do not want our relationship to be horrendous.

I made it just in time to my chamber pot, I felt sick to my stomach and began throwing up. I wasn't eating well and assumed that was the reasoning behind my sickness. I didn't even notice Louis was in the room getting ready, "Aurora, are you okay? Shall I call the physician?" he was worried, I smiled and brushed him off explaining how I just needed to eat. He looked at me reluctantly but agreed. On our way to the main court I had advised one of the servants to forbid Catherine from trying to take my chamber pot.

The French royal family made it just in time, I hadn't even spoken to Charles yet. We all stood accordingly as Saoirse's carriage arrived I stood at Louis right, whilst Mary and Francis on my right. Claude, Charles and Catherine stood on Louis' left. I just remembered how I felt the first day I arrived at french court, my heart dropped in my stomach and worried about all the possibilities. A horn had indicated that Saoirse was about to step out, "Lady Saoirse O'niell of Tyrone, Ireland." She walked out of the carriage alone, I smiled warmly at her as we made eye contact. She walked up to us with her head middled, "Saoirse, how nice to finally meet you cousin." The girl looked at both Mary and I as if we were a threat. It was odd but I ignored it, she was just nervous I thought to myself. "Likewise, thank you for having me, cousin."

As we walked back into the castle Louis pulled me to the side, "My love you look unwell. You are going to see the court physician." I rolled my eyes "Louis it's not a big-" he looked at me, "Please, just so I can be at ease. Please, for me?" once more I rolled my eyes, "Fine, but can you please do me the favor of sending Saoirse and Mary to me?" he smiled, "Of course." The King loved his wife and just wanted her to be well, but alas she had always been so stubborn.

The queen had arrived at the infirmary, the doctor had instructed her to lay on her back. He pressed his fingers against her belly gently, "Your majesty, have you had your cycle?" the queen almost laughed as to what he was implying, until she saw that the doctor wasn't. "Well no, but it's always irregular. It doesn't mean anything." he looked at the young queen slowly, "Well I've left you a glass of water, if you have to use the bathroom please use that chamber pot" he pointed at a pot next to the floor she nodded and soon Saoirse and Mary came through the doors.

"Mary, Saoirse! I thought we could use the time to catch up. I apologize for asking you to meet me here, Louis insisted I come to the infirmary." Mary looked a bit worried, "Are you okay? Is everything well?" I smiled, "Yes I just couldn't keep my food down and was a bit sick in the morning but, I feel fine now, thank you. Well I'm sorry Saoirse, how are you? I understand you're nervous?" she laughed a bit, "Well not really. I've been set to marry Charles when I turned 12. Yet I haven't even had a full conversation with him." Saoirse ranted for a bit, Mary and I were all ears. We've been in her position before and know how frightening it is. The doctor interrupted Saoirse when he grabbed my chamber pot. He then very excitedly looked at me.

"Your majesty, you are with child!" he looked proud for the girl, while the young spanish queen had a very different look on her face. The doctor took the clue and walked out. The young girl began to cry, but she quickly got herself together. "Im so young. Births at this age are very critical. Many women have died in the same circumstances" The irish and scotish women saw she had a valid point. Mary had a very difficult birth and she was almost 18. The irish girl had seen many young girls losing their lives bringing somebody else into the world.

Mary tried being positive, "Aurora. You are not other girls, you're a queen. You will be fine. Lady Margaret Beaufort was only 13 when she had our great uncle, Henry XII" The irish girl held my hand, "From the stories, you're one of the strongest monarchs in Europe, your people will pray for you. You will be amazing, but when are you going to tell Louis. You'll have to tell him soon." The young queen wiped her eyes and held the girls' hands. "Please, do not tell anybody of the news. I will tell Louis later this week." The two noblewomen nodded their heads, they understood.

The young girl paced around her chambers, which she shared with her husband. He came in and hugged her, did he already know? "I am so sorry. I can't imagine how hurt you are'' she looked at him confused, "What? What are you sorry for? I thought you'd be happy?" he looked at her in realization. "Has nobody come to speak with you?" she shook her head, "No, why? Is something wrong in Spain?" he held her tightly, "No, Spain is fine, it's your mother." The queen looked at him quickly, "what is wrong with my mother?" he spoke softly, "She is ill. They want you in Portugal." The girl felt like collapsing. But she thought about it. At least she will be able to tell her mother and say her goodbyes.

"Louis you have to come with me." he looked at his wife dearly, "Yes of- of course I'd never le-" she decided it'd be better to let out the news. "No, you have to come with me.. Because I'm with child." he looked at his wife with mixed emotions. He wanted to be happy but he looked at his scared wife. Nonetheless he smiled and held her, kissing her dearly. "This is great news, we shall be parents." The girl thought the least she could do was be happy. She looked at him with a smile. Yet she cried once more. She didn't know whether the tears were happy or sad, she just knew she had to let them out.

Louis and Aurora agreed not to publicly announce the pregnancy until they came back from Portugal. 

- Hey y'all, hate this chapter and feel that the pregnancy was too rushed but oh well ANDDD I think I mixed up the characters ages. but once more, I have to stop being lazy and make the character list. Once that is posted you'll know their ages and etc. but I apologize for not being able to post as much, with school starting its kinda difficult. I just joined leadership and im thinking about joining sports as well since yk its my sophomore year but I'll update youuu. but fr I love it when you guys interact with my story love you <333