The lives inside French Court ( A Reign Fanfiction)

Chapter 16: A Burial worthy for a king

Francis POV 

I have barely slept since yesterday. Lola is asleep thank god, I wouldn't like Lola to see me like this. I love her with all my heart, I love her more than anything that this world could give me. She has helped me through losing my father. But I still feel  all knotted up inside about what today means. My last chance to see my father before he is buried. A day where I can feel free from his pressures in court. To marry, have children, as well as an opportunity to leave the castle and have a life. But I may not be able to come and go from the castle whenever I please because of whatever Bash is going to give me title wise. Since we have reversed roles at court. I hope that Bash will give me a respectable title. A title that will be have some standing at court. Whatever it is will give my children with Lola, a name that will have value and worth. As I think these thoughts I try and lay still. I dont want to wake Lola. She needs her rest, she has worried about me too much. Mother has told me that it is not too good for her and the baby. A few moments later I look over and Lola is starting to wake up. She turns over and says" Good morning husband." " Morning my beautiful wife." I say as I kiss her. " Are you ready for today? " She asks me as I run my fingers though her hair. " As ready as I can ever be to say goodbye to my father. It is going to be a difficult day but I have you here with me and it is going to be better," I tell her and she kissed my arm. " Your Mother told me last night that she can't believe that we were not on the throne. She wishes Mary and Bash were in Scotland. On a lighter note she can't wait to be a grandmother." Lola says as she looks down at her stomach that has started to really show now. I can't believe that I got so lucky. " Tomorrow I find out what my place, our place  here is at court." I say with a hand on her stomach. These moments here are the best. Soon I get up and help Lola get up as well. She gets closer to the end everyday. I leave to my dressing room, as I leave I sent for Lola's lady's maids. I get out my clothes and put on all black, for this somber day. After I finish dressing I go to the private dinning hall. Lola soon joins me , as well as King Bash and Queen Mary. The four of us are seated in the dining hall, the room is quiet, no one wants to speak in fear of being embarrassed. " Francis, I have decided to give you the title of Kings lead deputy. This title will come with land and income that will have enough safety for Lola and your child." Bash tells me and I accept. I can't believe it, my brother gives me this great title. I would have done the same if i was in his position. We soon finish our breakfast together the four of us. Lola goes with Mary and I leave to go with Bash. 

Bash POV

As we leave the private dining hall, A guard comes up to Francis and I. " Your Majesty , there is word that the English are mounting up to come and attack the castle. They are a few days ride from here , so we need to gather men to be ready to fight." The guard tells me and I have to act quickly. " Alright, come with me we need to figure this out." I say as we walk to the working chambers. This is something that I expected to come in a few weeks, maybe months from now. Not just days after my coronation. " We need to figure this out quickly, We have our Father's funeral to attend. We dont want to be late. Um.. what are our numbers? If we have significant numbers we have to send them off to English border as soon as possible to stop any attacks on french soil. " I ask as I try to figure out what to do. " We have 15,000 soldiers at the ready at all times , our majesty." The guard tells me. " If we ship out 10,000 soldiers if still leaves us with enough to protect French court and around the castle. " I say and the command is done. We have 10,000 soldiers shipping out tomorrow morning to serve their country. Now we have to say goodbye to our father, a man who scared many people but kept them safe. I hope to be a King that my people dont fear but respect. " Are you ready?" I ask Francis, because he had a greater connection to the man than I did. I was his bastard son, Francis was his son who was suppose to carry the crown. " As ready as I can possibly be. I am worried for Lola, she worries too much about me. When she should be more worried and care for herself right now. She is having my child, hopefully a son. Not that it is any of my business but have you and Mary thought about children?" Francis asks me and I have dreaded this question coming. " Its not that we are not you know.. making love. It just doesn't seem to be I guess the right time. We have only been married for a few months almost a year. I know that you and Lola can conceive a child right away. Some people need more time." I say trying not to get too defensive. " The idea of having children right now, even thought I would welcome it with open arms scares me. I just became King, added children into the mix might not be good. If Mary is pregnant, it strengthens our reign and we will have someone to carry on the line of succession when one of us dies. If Mary never has children and one of us dies , especially me Mary will have to leave France and head back to Scotland. I read it in our marriage contract, and you and Lola will lead France. The line gets reverted back to you and your children with Lola. So by that, me and Mary need to conceive a child before it is too late and one of us loses our lives. Soon enough Francis and I are met by Lola and Mary as well as Catherine before we head out to the courtyard and are greeted by nobles and lords alike. All whom are here to pay respects to the late King Henry, our Father. My father's body was in a casket for presentation to the crowd, but he will officially have his body put in stone. So that people in the future will be able to respect him. Words were said about my father, most of them were nice to hear. My Father may have not been a good man all of his life but he cared for all of his children, including me. After the ceremony was over, everyone retired to their chambers. I arrived at my shared  chambers with Mary to find her there. " Mary, your here. Are you retiring to your room for the night?" I ask as I take off my crown for the time being. " I came back here to see you. To do this..." Mary says as she starts to kiss my cheek, slowly moving to my lips.  I start to untie her corset and the strings start to fall to the side. Mary starts to take off my shirt revealing my bare chest. This moment here with her is priceless especially after the day I have had today from Father's funeral to deploying thousands of troops to the borders to protect France. Bur right now none of those problems and worries matter. My mind is somewhere else, I have other plansI lift Mary up, she wraps her arms around my neck and her legs around my waist. We walk over to the bed.  The door is locked, everything is set in motion for Mary to conceive a baby. I just hope tonight is the night.

Lola POV 

Today has been a tough day for everyone in the castle and I want to treat Francis for a special night.I have been relieved of my duties to Mary tonight. So I decided  to do something that would make him fell better he needs some weight lifted off his shoulder. I sent for the kitchen to bring tarts to our room, for something special. I dont like to abuse the kitchen safe. They are good people, they dont need to be worked like cattle for my gain. The tarts were brought to our chambers, and I changed into a nightgown and start to brush my hair when Francis walked in. " You are back! I got you some tarts from the kitchen, they were baked special for us. They are over there on the tray on the bed. I will be over there in a minute." I say as I finish brushing the last section of my hair. I then get up from my dressing table and walk over. I know in a few weeks it will look more like a waddle but who cares. Soon enough I will have a baby , we will have our family. I sort of struggle to get on the bed but I make it. " Why did you do this? This is so nice, you know how much I like tarts. " Francis asks me. " I did this because you mean so much to me and you have had so many things thrown at you. I knew liked tarts because you told me once when were spend time together if you know what I'm saying."I tell  him as I start to kiss him. I know that it seems silly but maybe a night together like this will get him out of his gloom feelings. He starts to kiss me back, like he wants something from me and I am willing to give it to him. He starts to untie the ribbons holding the top of my nightgown together. I then climb ontop of him worrying about my added weight like my stomach in the way. " Its alright, you look amazing in this moment. " Francis tells me inbetween kisses. I then take off his shirt while he takes off my night gown. Francis lays me down and lifts the covers off our bed.  This moment will not be forgotten for a long time.