A Frary Tale

Announcements

“Really? I mean, seriously? Francis would be happy. It’s been 2 years.” Mary said to her midwife, Agnes.

Mary then went to their shared chamber and found Francis ordering the servants on where to put their belongings. “Are they done?” Mary said sneaking up on Francis. “Thank you for your help. Please. Leave us.” Francis said and the servants smiled, curtsied and left. The servants missed serving the King and Queen of Scotland. “How are you my love? What did the physician said?” “Well,” Mary can’t help but smile. “You’re scaring me shrimp.” “Francy. I know it has been a while. But. We. Uhm. We are gonna have a baby! Again!” Francis spun her around. They couldn’t be more happy.

Bash then was going to see his Father in the throne room. “Father. How are you?” “Son, I know you know that I’m dying. I am here to ask for a favor.” “What is it?” “Kenna is pregnant. If I live for a year, I will claim that child. She’s young, I want her to be stable. She doesn’t want to terminate the pregnancy so a possible suitor is not easy to come.” “What is your request exactly father?” “In case I die before I could claim the child, will you marry her? Please. I know I’m not a good Father and this is absurd and I don’t deserve anything that is good from you, but please.” “You care for her don’t you. I cannot promise you that I’ll marry her. But I promise you my Father that I will personally take care of them. I am in love with someone else. And. It is a love that is very impossible, but I don’t want to be unfair to Kenna. I promise I will take care of them.” “That is good enough. Thank you Bash. Thank you.”

Everything is prepared extravagantly for the gala in honor of Scotland’s royal family. Meanwhile in Francis and Mary’s chamber. “Oh Francis. Francis. Please. Harder. Faster.” Mary nearly screamed in pleasure. “Mary. You. Are. A. Goddess.” They released and fell into each others arms. “Francy, we should start dressing up. The children will surely barge in any moment now.” “Oh let them.” “Francis.” Francis then kissed Mary’s neck and they fell into the privacy of their blankets again until suddenly the door banged open! “Maman! Papa!” The two children ran to their parents. "You"re sleeping?" Anne asked. Mary gestured for Anne to fetch her robe. She wore it and held Anne to sit on the bed. “Do people really sleep naked?” James asked. “Yes son.” Francis said. “Francis!” Mary said with a warning tone. “Only with the one you love and married with.” Francis finished. “But Papa. Last time Granpa visited Scotland, I saw him naked in bed with Aunt Kenna.” James added. “And Granpa is married with Granmere.” Anne finished. Mary and Francis grew speechless, then a familiar voice intercepted. “It is because they love each other. Further explanation when you’re this tall.” Catherine said pertaining to the same height as she is. “Children dress up. I didn’t prepare this gala for a naked King and Queen. Follow your children’s example and dress up!” Catherine said in a firm tone then smiled at her grandchildren to follow her at the banquet.

Everyone is now gathered in the throne room, King Henry made his welcome then before he can even say to start the music Catherine apoke. “How rude of you not to announce Henry.” Everyone mumbled. “Our dear subjects. As we all know Lady Kenna is the King’s Official mistress and my dear dear friend. And I am happy to announce that she is carrying my husband’s child. And when the time comes, I have suggested to my husband that we are claiming the child.” Everyone was at awe and looked at Kenna. Then to break the silence, Mary did the only thing that would remove all the unwanted attention to Kenna, she clapped her hands, Bash followed then Francis then everyine just applauded at the Queen of France’s announcement. Catherine looked at Mary and Mary said silently, mouthing the words ‘Thank you.’ “Then again, I believe that Kenna is not the only one with a good news.” Catherine said. Francis then stepped forward and said. “Lord Leith and Greer of Kinross are bound for marriage next month.” Everyone applaud and congratulate the two. “Oh son, that is a wonderful announcement but I know you still have another one.” Catherine said growing impatient. “Fine. I was suppose to announce this next feativity after we discuss it with our children. But, here it goes. My wife and I are expecting our third child. It has been 2 years and we couldn’t be more happy.” Everyone applauded again. Then Mary whispered to Kenna. “I’m glad our children will grow up as close as we are” “And when Aylee arrives there will be three babies bouncing here in France.” Kenna said hugging her Queen, her bestfriend.

“That is very noble of you my queen” Bash told Catherine. “Well it is the least I could do after you turned down the proposal of a marriage to her.” “You know?” “Henry told me after he spoke to you. He told me you were in love.” “I am.” Bash smiled at the woman he loves. Catherine.

The gala was going so well until a messenger barge in. Everyone stopped as they watch him go to Sir Nicholas, the English Ambassador. He whispered something to Nicholas and his eyes grew wide. Then he spoke directly to Mary from across the room. “Queen Mary. You must travel to England! Mary Tudor died a week ago. Everything, as the messenger said, is prepared. You are to be crowned Queen of England. The pope is waiting for you and the King.”