The Belle of St. Petersburg •The Tudors

chapter •the birth of...

FEW DAYS LATER

"Your Majesty." Kathleen said softly. Anastasia didn't move from her position on her bed. All the ladies have been worried, not even her own brothers could get her to speak. She simply ignored them all. The worst part of it all was that Henry was not with her. Henry want to visit Jane, he stayed with Jane, he was being congratulated on the birth of his son with Jane, he... he wasn't with Anastasia.

This many her brothers angry. Not just the two that were visiting, but all of them. All of Anastasia's brothers and sisters were angry at Henry, at the king who should leave his lawful wife's side.

FEW DAYS AGO

"Your Majesty, Mistress Seymour has given birth to a boy." Maria announced. Anastasia's eyes widen. A boy. Jane had a boy. Her heart beats faster and faster. Stiva, who sat in the room as well, placed the book he was reading down and stood up to comfort her. Anastasia was in such shock. She just has to have a son now. Stiva wraps his arms gently around her.

"Sweet Anastasia, calm down. This baby—this boy is a bastard. He will never claim the throne no matter what sex this child is. Remember, Russia along with many others will be right behind you." Stiva said softly, but with determination. Anastasia suddenly lets out a painful sound and held her pregnant stomach.

"My baby... he's coming." Anastasia tells them. Her head spun in circles, her vision was a bit blurry. She soon fell against her brother for her legs gave out.

"Find the king! Tell him to get here quick, my sister comes first before that Seymour whore!" Stiva yells. He picked Anastasia and placed her gently on the bed. Anastasia lets out a cry of pain. The midwife enters the room with Anastasia's ladies. Each quickly place the items they held down and get to work. They undressed Anastasia to leave her in her nightgown.

After many painful hours for Anastasia, she had finally give birth. She held the tiny babe in her arms. Staring at the beautiful crystal blue it possesses.

Kathleen was sent to tell to visit her queen. She ran so fast that she almost fell, but quickly caught herself. The two guards at the door blocked her path.

"What is your busy?"

"I am Principal Lady in Waiting to the queen. I need to see the king, it is important." Kathleen demands. The guards nod and open the doors. There Henry was, sitting and drink wine with the Duke of Suffolk.

"Your Majesty, the Lady Kathleen wishes to see you. She says it's an emergency." The guard announced. Henry nods for Kathleen to be let in and she bows. Henry put on a stern look. Kathleen looked at him, showing little emotion.

"Your Majesty, the queen has given birth. Please come right away." Henry grinned from ear to ear and immediately stands up. He made his way to Anastasia's chambers.

The doors open wide for Henry to enter. He found his wife with they baby in her arms. Grand Duke Stiva stood at the bedside, smiling down on his sister. On the other side of the bed was Mary, Andrei, and Elizabeth. Mary looked frighten. Henry kneed down at the bedside.

"My sweet, sweet wife. We shall call him Arthur and he will be—"

"I have given birth to a girl!" Anastasia blurts out. Henry froze.

PLEASE DON'T HATE ME. I'VE READ MANY OTHER STORIES AND THE FICTION WIVES OF HENRY GIVE BIRTH TO BOYS. I WANTED TO SPICE IT UP