Four years into Morgan's reign
Today is going to be an interesting day. I am meeting with multiple kings in London. Of course King Arthur of England, King Malcolm VI of Scotland, my brother-in-law, King Wilhelm II of Bavaria and King Charles X of France.
Hopefully I fit in, some have described me as odd. Maybe we can even meet a new friend.
I slip on my white gloves and fasten my sword on my waist. " You look great M", Anna says as she slips on her rings.
" You look incredible Anna", I say with a smile. " Are you nervous?", Anna asks as we walk out of the dressing room and down the stairs.
" Of course I am, but I'll be fine", I answer. " Wait dear", Mother calls out as she quickly walks down the stairs with William in her hands.
I kiss William's forehead, " Thank you for watching him Mother", I say as Anna kisses William's forehead.
" Be safe, both of you", Mother says as we walk outside and get into the carriage. " To London John", I say as I take off my shoes.
The carriage steadily races towards London. " Do you think we'll be together forever?", Anna asks as she lies her head against my chest.
" Of course, we love each other. That's all that matters", I say while I rub Anna's head. " Can love hold us together?", Anna asks.
" I don't know. So many times marriages are just for-", " Alliances", Anna cuts me off.
" Yes, purely political reasons, but those marriages fail, we've been strong and it will stay like that", I answer.
" I love you Morgan", Anna says as she looks up at me, we kiss passionately.
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" You're here sir", John says as he opens the carriage door. Anna and I climb out. A huge field full of tables and food sit, at the center a huge stage with five thrones.
" Make way for King Morgan of Wales", a guard screams. Anna and I walk down the red carpet and onto stage.
" See you soon, love you", I whisper as I sit on the throne with my name on it. Anna walks off the stage and into the tent with other Queens.
Wilhelm, Arthur, Malcolm, and Charles walk onto stage and sit down. " I wanted to welcome you to the second peace ceremony between our Five countries. The last time we met Rhodri IX, Alfred I, Wilhelm I, Herbert I and Malcolm V of our respective nations were still alive", Arthur says firmly.
I stand up, " Sit down Morgan", Charles whispers. " May I speak", I whisper in Arthur's ear, he nods. Arthur sits down.
" We all recently lost our fathers, we all recently married. We are young, new Kings. Let us rule in your stead, light the match so we can be the candle that burns. Give us a whisper and we'll yell. Let us rule our nations into glory. Let us be the men to feed your families, to make you happy. Let us protect you. Let us reign", I yell firmly.
The crowd erupts into clapping. I smile as we walk off of stage. " That was brilliant, I guess I owe you an apology", Charles says.
" I have to go see the Queen, see you soon", Malcolm says as he walks towards the tent. " Come over here Arthur and Charles, meet Anna", Queen Marie of Scotland yell. They quickly run over.
" Good to see you again brother", I say as I hug Wilhelm. " Let us take a walk", Wilhelm says. " Won't we need a guard?", I ask. " And have them up our arse, no, come on", Wilhelm says as we walk down the trail.
" How are Anna and William doing?", Wilhelm asks. " Great, I have my Mother watching William. He's growing to be a fine boy, already two", I answer.
" Everything is good between us, right?", Wilhelm asks. " Yes of course, why?", I rebut. " Things are not great back at home, I think someone is trying to kill me", Wilhelm says with his voice shaking.
I grab Wilhelm, " I've had the same feeling before. I promise brother, your mind starts playing tricks on you", I say as Wilhelm calms his breathing.
Wilhelm breaks down into tears and collapses into me. " How can you handle all the pressure?", Wilhelm asks as he sniffles.
" Having someone you love by your side, do you have a wife", I ask as I rub Wilhelm's back. " No, I-I-I, I like men", Wilhelm says.
Father always taught me to be kind to everybody, even if you don't particularly understand them. " I have a man in my court, George of North Riding, he's a nice guy, I can send him to your court", I say.
" That's very nice of you, but I can't have kids, and I don't particularly want my brother, Welf, as king", Wilhelm informs me as we sit on the ground off the trail and near a tree.
" I think, may I suggest something", Wilhelm says. " Go ahead", I say. " I want my heir to be, your second born son", Wilhelm suggests to me.
" Are you sure?", I ask hesitantly. " Yes It would make me happy to help out a brother of mine", Wilhelm says with a slight smirk. " That would be an honour", I say smiling. " And please send that George man to my court", Wilhelm says after getting up.
I nod, " are you coming?", Wilhelm asks. " No, I need time to think, I love you brother", I say as Wilhelm walks off.
One day of three finished.
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A Sacred House
Tarihi KurguKing Rhodri IX of Wales has just died in the year 1449 after serving 37 years on the throne. Rhodri's son, Morgan, has to now steer his way diplomatically and militarily through the mess.
