Reign: In a Different Way

Chapter One

Mary Stuart the Queen of Scotland-brown eyes, brown strait hair, and pale skin-was at an abbey in Scotland, she has been here since age 9. Her life has always been in danger from the English. When she was just a little girl she was engaged to the dauphin of France Francis-blond curly hair, blue eyes, fair skin-.

                    ^Mary POV^

    We were outside playing ball when we were called to dinner. As we sat down I noticed a nun looking at me oddly. We started a staring competition. A few seconds later blood was coming from her from every opening and there was foam in her mouth. I screamed in horror at the sight. "Someone tried to poison Mary. It's time she is to go back to the castle. They have more protection then we do. We are just glad it took them so long to find us." The head nun said.

>>>>>>TIME SKIP<<<<<<<<

    It is three days after the incident. "I don't know if I want to go back." I said to the head nun. "Darling there was an attempt on your life. Sister Melda was your food taster. They have more security there than you do here. You have to. Besides you are two years past marring age darling and I am sure the young dauphin will die when he sees you!" she answered with a heart-warming smile. "Thank you I needed that." I answered as I got in the carrige. Apparently I was going to meet back up with my best friends-Kenna, Lola, Greer , and Ailey-who were my ladies in waiting at the castle. I'm so excited. I wonder if Francis remembers me?

                   ^Francis POV^

    "See you later," I say with a wink as I leave Addie's chambers and make my way to the throne room. "Hello mother and father." I greet as I walk in. "We have good news!" My father exclaims, "Mary has had an attempt on her life at the abbey and is seeking shelter here, which I granted! Your marriage will happen soon enough."

    "How is this good news?!" I exclaim, "She has been good there for five years, what changes now! Can we not just send men to protect her! I never agreed to this engagement! She'll be fine th-"

    "Shut your mouth boy! Someone tried to kill her! The reason she was good before was because no one knew where she was! She could easily be married to someone else! She is a cousin to the English Queen, therefore has a right to it and that means more power!" my father, the king kept ranting, I however looked pleadingly at my mother who said, "Do you really want an innocent girl to die because of your selfishness?"

    "Well, no."

     "Then agree to this. It is better for everyone."

    "Fine, but do not expect me to like her or even enjoy her company. AND I will continue my regular activites. It is what kings do isn't it? Yes well, goodbye." I left the room in a huff thinking how much Mary will ruin my life. I go to my secret sword-making room and start to work. As I work I think: I don't even remember her. All I remember is brown hair and a playful spirit. Then the trumpets are heard signaling the arrival of royals. I quickly make my way outside.

                        ^Mary POV^

    As I step out of the carriage I see a the King:Henri-whom I bow to-, his mistress;Diane-whom I smile towards-, the Queen:Catherine-I also bow to, a young man I have never seen before whom I hear Greer call Bastian-I smile towards-, and running up now the dauphin:Francis- I again bow-. "Welcome back to French court your highness," Catherine says. "Oh please no need for formalities, your grace may call me Mary."

    "Okay then Mary. Enjoy your stay." With that everyone leaves and I hug my ladies, "Come, let us get our clothes inside."

    In my room my ladies insisted I go and explore while they take care of the clothing situation. I decided to go to my old chambers, as I was climbing the stairs I thought back to the time when Francis and I were younger. We would always race eachother up and down. when I got there I opened the  door and found Francis making swords. "What are you doing up here?"