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A sudden wave of regret rushed over Isabella as she looked at Elizabeth's shocked face.
"How dare you?" Elizabeth looked at Ella
"I mean no offence. Harry is a good man but I am to one day be a Queen of Spain. I am only here for my sister until that day arrives or Catherine has an heir." Isabella smiled politely
"You are dismissed. But do stay away from my son if you do not wish to break his heart." Elizabeth nodded
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4th of January, 1508
The day had been filled with much. Festivities before Catherine and Arthur would leave. Everyone was dancing. The music slowed and Arthur asked Catherine to dance. She looked nervous and looked to Isabella.
"I don't know this." Catherine whispered
"I'll show you." Ella stood up and helped her sister
Harry took Ella's hand which caused her to look to Elizabeth who looked disapproved. But Ella continued to dance for the sake of Catherine. Harry lifted Ella up and placed her down doing the same to Catherine. Arthur shoved his brother.
"Your drunk, brother. Leave her alone." Arthur yelled as Harry fell.
But the silence stopped when Scottish men walked in. Isabella grabbed Catherine's hand.
"You dare to foul this day!" Catherine hissed at them
"They are guests. Sister, calm down." Isabella took her sister away.
Poor Meg noticed her father. She knew who these men had come for. Her. Harry stood up and Elizabeth looked over her three children sighing and shaking her head.
"Catherine, you must be calmer when you see our enemies." Isabella signed at her sister
"Catherine! Isabella!" It was Maggie Pole
"Maggie?" Isabella spun around confused
"I understand your anger at the Scots but if all goes well Meg would one day rule them." Maggie said
"Meg is forced to marry them!" Isabella almost fainted
"Yes, it's unfortunate but it's useful. At least according to Margaret Beaufort." Maggie almost rolled her eyes.
"Catherine? Are you okay?" Arthur was behind his wife now.
"I am better now." Catherine smiled, "Isabella is going to take me on a tour of the castle."
"I am?" Isabella asked and Catherine gave her a look, "I am."
"Oh, ok" Arthur said
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Around the castle, Isabella pointed out different things for Catherine who looked observant watching.
"Are you okay, sister?" Isabella asked
"No debes confiar en todos tan fácilmente hermanita."
"You shouldn't trust everyone so easily little sister."
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Can't Pretend // TSP
FanfictionIsabella of Castile is the daughter of the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Her sister is Catherine of Aragon. She is told to help her sister to settle into England. But Isabella finds love with Harry Tudor who she was raised with. Isabella was s...
