The lives inside French Court ( A Reign Fanfiction)

Chapter 24: A baptism fit for a royal

Mary POV

The people are becoming more and more impatient with us, with me that there is no heir. I want to have a child, so does Bash not because it secures us on the throne but it helps me back in scotland. If Bash dies and I have no children to take his place, the throne is given to Francis and Lola, then also their son. I want them to have sucess but not take the crown. I have been hiding a secret, I am pregnant. It has been a few weeks since I noticed. I believe it happened after bash went to war. I didn't notice with the stress of him living and lola surviving outside the castle. I need this pregnancy to be successful, I need an heir badly. But today can not be about me and Bash. Today is about Francis and Lola, as well as their child bring baptized and recognized as Royal by French court. He is a beautiful baby, created by two very beautiful people inside and out. I can't believe that they are already married with a baby and I just fell pregnant. I am hoping for many children with Bash, it is risky but I would like to take the chance. The castle is bustling with excitement over a new baby and a christening. Everyone in the royal family and high honored lords and Ladies will be in attendance. I decide to leave the castle for a few moments alone, walking on the grass is comforting. Reminds me of the times with the nuns, before my life changed forever when I came here. Each passing quite moment is peaceful, I walk up towards the mall look off point that faces a body of water. It reminds me of home. As Im looking off into the distance I hear foot steps. In fear if whom is behind me I turn around with a rock in my hand not afraid of the potential of using it. I turn around and look and it's Bash! My sweet husband. " Sorry, did I scare you? " he asks me in a gentle voice. " A little, but im fine. With everything going on in the castle I needed some time outside." I tell him. " It feels right, being here with you in our home." He says as he wraps his arms around me looking out onto the water. " Our home, soon with the pitter patter of young feet." I say knowing that it is slightly vage. " Of course, my brother and Lola's baby will be big before we know it." He says kissing me cheek, knowing it is my weak spot. " yes, but also from another. From someone very special, perhaps the next King of France. " I say and Bash's face lights up in the realization. " You're with child Mary?! Are you sure?" Bash asks me with excitement. " Yes, I have known for sometime. I just wanted to make sure that it was real. This is a ...." I was interrupted with Bash kissing me. It was so soft and gentle, knowing that this moment changes us forever. " Come on, let's go back to the Castle. " He tells me with a certain look in his eye. I know what is about to happen and I'm not complaining. We reach the castle doors and there is a flurry of people everywhere. Of course on the way through the castle we have to talk to some people but we hurry along to our chambers. I enter first with Bash following and closing and locking the door. " Now where did we leave off by the water?" Bash says as he kisses my neck." We have to be ready by 1:00 the baptism starts at 2:00. We have 45 minutes to do both." I say while enjoying the moment." Don't worry both can be done." Bash tells me.

Lola POV

Today we introduce our son to French Court. It is a big deal, having a new baby in court. Lying in this comfortable bed with my husband and our son is the only thing I care about. Of course when we have other children it will mean so much more. With a new baby Means new life but also adds to any potential attack on the castle. But he is going to be well guarded and protected. He is apart of the royal family. Im surprised Catherine isn't around to see her grandson. But soon enough here she is." Where is the happy family? Where is my grandson?" Catherine says as we barges in. "Mother don't come in!" Francis says as I am turned towards him with barely any clothes on my upper half. It may seem like that we were doing something inappropriate but I was just feeding my baby. Francis with shirt off doesn't help. " Catherine we were hoping for visitors later on in the morning closer to the ceremony. Everything isn't ready yet." I say over my shoulder. "This is my grandson. My first grandchild , the potential heir to the throne if Bash and Mary don't have any. I look out for my family and you are the ones I look out for. I care for you." Catherine says as she claps her hands and four servants show up with crates and trunks full of items. " Clothes from Paris and Scotland, Creams and oils from Cairo, and food for mother from spain. " Catherine says as the servants place them on the floor. " This is the first Royal Grandchild. He needs to be treated like a king with the gifts from the world. I sit up and see all of the things that were gifted to us. None of this was needed. We were prepared. " Here he is Catherine, your grandson." I hear Francis say after he finishes being burped." My god, he looks exactly like Francis when he was a baby. The small curls and eyes. He has your hair color Lola. He looks like the right mixture of both. You should be very happy. I am so happy you had him. " Catherine said and it shocks me how sweet she is acting. Has being a grandparent changed her for the better. A minute later, she passes me back my son and leaves. All this excitement of being home we forgot to ask about Godparents. " We need Godparents for him. I completely forgot." I tell Francis as I playfully kiss my son on the forehead. " I would hope that my brother Bash would be honored as well as Mary. They are the rulers of France, they would be able to keep him in French court if anything happened to both of us. " Francis tells me as he moves my hair out of the way and kisses my bare shoulder. " Is this distracting you ?" Francis says as he knows this is one of my weak spots. " not as drasticing as this." I say as I turn towards him and kiss him. I realize that I am still holding baby boy. I stop and get adjust my clothes and place him in the small crib like object in the room. I make sure that he is sleepy from the feed before heading back to the bed. " Now, where did I spot you?" I say with a seductive tone in my voice. " Well, well Lola, how did you become this woman? All this added sexiness?" Francis asks me." I can't be a frumpy mother now at only 18. This is me bringing up my ability." I say as I move closer to Francis. He takes my face in his hands and I climb on top of him. " I love you Lola, more and more everyday. " he tells me as he kisses me quickly. " This moment is something I have wanted forever but we need to get dressed." Francis tells me and I understand. We need to get dressed and ready for the baptism. So i climb off him and walk over to the trunk with all of my special dresses inside. I pull out a beautiful lightly coloured dress with a floral bodes. I havent worn something like this since before I was pregnant. I know that I could call for some ladies maids to help me but now I have my husband with me. Plus it gives him full exposure for the my back. I strip down from my nightgrown and start to put on my skirt and top that goes underneath the outer layer. " Can you help me?" I say as I pull my hair to one side. " absolutely." I hear as francis walks over with his pants and shoes already on. The back of my undergarments and tied tight. Then I place the outer pieces on top and look for my shoes." Thank you" I say and I walk over to the dressing table and start to apply my cream and makeup. Makeup that consists of eyeliner, a pigment for my eyelids and a tinted lipcream. I can't walk out with bed head so I decided to put my hair into a milkmaid braids. So my hair looks like a crown without one on. Soon I was finished and I turn around to see baby boy awake and in Francis's arms. " Time for him to get changed into his clothes for the baptism. " This was the clothes that I was baptized in. Mother brought it when you were asleep last night. She wants him to wear it, and it would mean so much to me as well." Francis says as he places a really beautiful outfit on the bed. " Of course, it is now an heirloom for the Valois family. It is beautiful, and stayed in amazing shape." i say as Francis places our baby ontop of the bed. I then change him into a traditional white outfit the looks like a long nightgown. Within a moment he is dressed. Now we are ready. " You look beautiful, I can't believe you are my wife." Francis says as we look at eachother in the eyes. " I can't believe that you are my husband, you are so handsome." I says as I place my hand on his cheek. It slides of slighty and he kisses it. He takes my hand and we will leave this room a family for the first real time.

Francis POV

As we walk together as a family, it makes me reflect on how my life has changed in a year. I went from having no responsibilities and not bring attached . To getting together with lola , finding out she was pregnant and then secretly hiding that and getting married. Then having the baby and him being here is one of the greatest moments in my life. We have two guards with us so no one can attack us and try to reach for the baby. We were lead to the room where the baptism is going to take place. The room was filled with flowers and nicely decorated for todays event. We are going to publicly name our little boy and baptism him to be catholic. " It is so beautiful, where is Mary?" Lola asks and we hear footsteps right behind us. " Im here, there is the new baby?" Mary says as she walks into the room with Bash. " Here he is, these are your god parents baby boy." Lola says as he turned around. Soon enough the ceremony starts and we head up to the front of the room. " Everyone is gathered here today to baptize Prince Francis and Princess Lola's son. What is the little boys name?" The priest asks." Our son's name is Jean Philippe" I tell the crowd. There reaction was positive. The priest pours the holy water onto his head and blesses him. " Jean Philippe Valois Angouleme, 1st of prince of Vallie. Parents Prince Francis and Princess Lola, Uncle and Aunt as well as godparents King Bash and Queen Mary. His Grandparent is the Queen Mother herself, Queen Catherine. The priest says holding up my son for the first time." The crowd claps and cheers with excitement. The first royal baby is here, one of many to come from Lola and I. As well as Mary and Bash, whenever they decide to have a child. Soon enough the ceremony is over and the people in the crowd have left. All is left is the family that we hold near and dear. The family members mentioned. " Lola, may I hold him? " Mary asks Lola was the two of them sit on the padded bench in the room. " Of course, he is your nephew and godson." Lola replies. I walk over to my brother, the king. " Brother, it's nice to be with you after all this time apart. The last time I talked to you at length was before my life changed. Before having my son, who brings me so much joy and happiness. " I say to Bash. " Yes of course, I have heard that everything changes once you have a child. Hopefully we are not to far behind you. France and Scotland need an heir from myself and Mary before it is too late. If I die before I give Mary an heir, the throne will be given to you. Not that I don't want that to happen, it's just that I would want to have a line of succession set for myself and Mary. " Bash tells me and I completely understand. " I have to catch up with Mary, we will be in the nursery if you need me." Lola tells me as she comes towards me. I take her and kiss her. The lasts a few seconds and then Lola, my son and Mary leave towards the nursery. " I don't think I have ever been so happy in my entire life. I have everything I could want. My wife, my named and titled son, and have a strong relationship with you." I say to Bash. " Yes, now everything is coming into place. Our lives are so different from before Mary came to court. I wasn't going to be King, I was most likely going to be married to a lady if I was lucky. I had a whole different life planned, now im the king of France and im married to Mary Queen of Scots. With hopes of an heir sometime soon. I see the way you look at your son Francis, it's truly something special. The bond that I child creates is like no other. The connection is maternal or paternal. It is a type of love that is so special but so different. The fact that you have the opportunity to seize it is awesome. " Bash tells me and and I feel bashful. He is the best confidence booster, its great to have him in my life. This the the best moment in my life right now. I get to enjoy life with my family in the palace which now feels more like home then ever.