The year is 1479, King Morgan the Great of Wales, Ireland and Scotland just died at 51 after serving 30 years on the throne. Now King, William is looking to cut out a new legacy.
Life has gotten better since I stopped smoking and drinking. I still miss my family, I want them back. I will be travelling to Bavaria to convince Mummy, and then to London to convince Alix and Edward. I have changed, and I want to show them, to apologise.
I fix my crown to my head and swipe my hair out of my face. Calm, breathe. " Your Royal Majesty, the carriage is ready", John informs me after bowing. " Thank you John, I'm kind of sad you're not driving me", I say as we saunter down the hall and down the stairs. " Sorry sir, I have duties here I have to attend to. Be confident, the Queen Mother will accept your apology", John says softly. I bite my cheek as we walk outside, " Yes of course. Thank you brother. I shake John's hand, he smiles and nods. I climb into my carriage and tap the roof, " Pembroke Dock please". The carriage lunges forward.
I know it will take a lot to convince Mummy, Alix and Edward to move back, but I am ready for anything. I am really ready to make a change, I know I shouldn't compare myself to Daddy. Dylan and Daddy would want me to do this. I must be strong.
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" Welcome to Harburg Castle Your Royal Majesty", a guard says as he opens the carriage door. I climb out, the sun shines in my eyes. " Thank you", I say as I place two gold coins in the guards hand, the guard bows. I walk to the door and knock on it, a male with short blond hair and blue eyes opens the door. " Your Royal Majesty, I didn't know you were coming. My name is Ernest", Ernest says as he quickly bows.
" Is Queen Mother Anna here?", I ask softly. Ernest nods, " Yes sir, please follow me". We walk inside, gorgeous paintings fill the walls. We saunter down the hall and into the dining room. Mummy, Andreas, Mary and Wilhelm sit at the table, " Your Royal Majesty, Your Royal Highnesses, King William of Wales, Ireland and Scotland", Ernest says after bowing. Wilhelm stands up, " It is good to see you nephew, what's the occasion?", Wilhelm asks as he raises his eyebrows.
" I would like to speak to Mummy, I'm sorry for coming unannounced", I say softly as everyone stares at me. Mummy stands up, we walk into the lounge and sit down. " Will, it's been a while", Mummy says, her voice frail and broken. I nod, " Yes, two years. I would like to apologise for my actions, I was a mess, you just wanted to help me. And I pushed you away". Tears fill my eyes, how could I treat Mummy that like? " I hate being compared to Daddy, I thought I could never compare to him. And I was a heartless bastard, who doesn't even deserve to breathe the same air as you. I just want you, Alix and Edward back. Please forgive me", I say as my voice trembles.
Mummy's eyes swell with tears, " I'm sorry for comparing you to Morgan. I didn't know you felt this way". " I should have never yelled at you, it is disgraceful. I have stopped smoking and drinking, I want to fix everything", I say as Mummy grabs my hand. Mummy stares softly with sorrow, " I forgive you Icarus, I missed you". I hug Mummy tight, we hold each other. I cry into Mummy's shoulder, " I love you Mummy". Mummy runs her warm hand through my hair, " I love you too baby". I love Mummy, I never want to disappoint her again. I love her with all of my heart. I will change, forever.
