I got this idea from the odd couple ficathon. But I am making a few changes the story is going to start in March 1517 two years after Princess Mary is born. I changed the date of George Boleyn's birth from 1507 to 1513. And I don't own anything.

Ages-

Catherine-32

King Henry VIII-26

Princess Mary Tudor-2

Thomas Boleyn-40

Anne Boleyn being born in 1501 making her 16

Mary Boleyn-18

George Boleyn-5

Sir Thomas More-38

Thomas Boleyn was a man of great standing in the Tudor Court his daughter 16 year old Anne Boleyn was going to be the next Queen of England. Once the old Queen Catherine of Aragon stood down which was unlikely of course.

Which led to the King pacing back and forth in his chambers glaring at all before him "dam that women" he grumbled. Everyone knew he had talked to the Queen last night telling her that their marriage was unlawful and incestuous. But she refused to think so denying him the chance for the King to remarry and give England heirs.

She held fast to the belief her 2 year old daughter, The Princess Mary Tudor was the King's rightful heir. But though the King loved his daughter or as he referred 'the pearl of his world' even he did want her to be England's next ruler.

"Thomas I do not know anymore" he said slamming his fists against the desk sighing then looking at me. "The Pope will not grant me my annulment and Katherine is still stubborn as ever" he shook his head. "Your Majesty if I may be so bold I believe that Rome is very far from England and does not have the interests of England at mind".

The King slowly looked up at me his eyes starring far off the wheels in his mind turning. "Her Majesty is 32 still young to have children but can only produce a single female child. I think this is proof enough of God's unhappiness in your union I firmly believe Your Majesty that you should be able to take another Queen without Rome's approval."

The King turned away looking out the window the light was starting to dim his hand came to his head and he turned with a smile. "I do believe you are right Thomas, Rome does not care for my country I shall move ahead with my marriage to your daughter Anne I shall not wait till she is older". I smiled vindictively "what of Queen Catherine?' I asked as he sat down across from me.

"She will be made Princess of Wales her rightful title and I shall marry her to some noble" my head began to buzz with ideas. "Your Majesty must make sure it is the right person" I said.

"Right as of what?" asked the King his voice low "you do not want her to marry her to a noble who is sympathetic to her cause they will let her have too much control. She must be married to someone you can trust someone who will keep her in line" the King nodded "you are right" I did not need to be told so but nodded my head in thanks anyway.

The King's eyes sparked quickly and he looked at me his eyes calculating something "my Lord how old are you?" I could see where this was going. "I am 40 Your Majesty" he nodded getting up walking back over to the window where the sun had finally made its decent into the unknown. "And your wife Elizabeth Howard she died after giving birth to your son?" I nodded curtly I did not like to remember the death of my late wife with Elizabeth "Catherine is 32 and your 40 only eight year difference".

"Your Majesty may I ask what you are proposing" I knew exactly what he was doing "My Lord you are to marry the Dowager Princess I shall make you a Duke in doing so". He did not need to flatter me with a Dukedom I would gladly marry the Queen and remain and Earl but since he offered it I nodded with a smile. The Queen or as I should say the Dowager Princess was still very beautiful and the thought of her being mine made me smile.

I left then and went back to my chambers I walked slowly tomorrow was a day I knew that I would soon never forget.

Queen Catherine of Aragon

The sun was shinning beautifully out today. I was walking threw the gardens with my two year old daughter Mary "mama" she said her voice tiny I smiled and picked her up as she wished. "How is my beautiful girl today?" I asked her and she giggled "good" she said her face scrunched as she tried to find the words to speak. "Well then I am very happy" I said placing her down and she ran ahead her governance Lady Bryan following her with a smile.

"His Majesty the King of England" I heard and smiled as I saw my husband walk forward my smile fell away when I saw the hard look in his eyes. "Katherine I need to speak to you alone" he said as Mary screamed in delight at seeing him I nodded as he picked Mary up kissing her head lightly. Before placing her back on the ground "Lady Bryan please bring the Princess back to her chambers" he said before taking my hand and leading me away.

We walked the mazes alone I watched Henry carefully when he suddenly came to a stop and took his hand from mine "Katherine our marriage is over" I stopped mid-step and looked at him with shock in my face. "Henry please I told you before I came to your bed a maid" I said reaching for his hand but he jerked away.

"I am giving you two choices one is that you shall sign the papers and everything goes smoothly and Mary remains Princess and heir apparent or you shall refuse and I break with Rome declaring Mary a bastard". I looked into the eyes of the man I thought I knew "why are you doing this I have been to you a loving wife" I said keeping back the tears that were threatening".

"Katherine make your choice" he said not looking me into the eyes "please do not do this" I said tears finally falling from my eyes. He sighed "I see you have made your choice" he said glaring at me he began to talk away and I quickly fell to my knees grabbing his hand.

"Please from my mother of your daughter please do not do this" he pulled his hand back "she is but my bastard daughter made from an unholy union" he growled stalking away from me. I stared in shock tears falling from my eyes he suddenly whipped around once more and hope filled me "I shall give you one more chance".

I stood up slowly whipping the tears from my eyes "I shall give you till tonight we shall dine together then you must make your choice". I slowly walked back to the Palace and quickly going to my daughters rooms "mama" she said excited hugging me tears fell down my face. "Sad?" she asked confused "no darling I could never be when I am with you" she giggled and kissed my cheek before going off to play. My ladies followed me as I walked back to my chambers and sat down my the fire.

My only thoughts were of my daughter my beautiful Mary she was the rightful heir to the English throne. She was Henry's pearl I knew he loved her so much but his want for a son overpowered him I watched Lady Anne Boleyn Henry's infatuation she moved with grace across the room her eyes looking suspiciously from person to person. Finally they rested on mine and she quickly looked downcast.

King Henry VIII

I sat at my desk Thomas Boleyn across from me "do you think she will summit to me?" I asked after sitting in a long silence. "If you threatened to make her daughter a bastard if she does not I believe she will" he said his eyes looking into my own. "Have you talked to Anne about making the Dowager Princess your wife?" he sighed before speaking.

"She did not take to the idea at first but I made her see reason" I nodded "I think it is time that I go see the Queen" I said standing up and walking out of the room people bowing as I passed. I walked into Katherine's chambers all was silent I noticed first that her ladies were not present "Katherine" I called walking deeper in the parlor room she walked out of her bedchamber her eyes red from crying.

I quickly made myself impassive to it I could not let her unhappiness in the situation make me change my mind in anyway England needed an heir. "Katherine" I said watching her closely as she walked forward her eyes downcast "I shall sign for my daughters sake" her voice was quiet and barley above a whisper. "Very good" I said producing the document from doublet her hands shakily signed her name at the bottom and I watched with emotionless eyes.

I knew that even as the Dowager Princess of Wales she was still a threat the Pope could denounce the document stating our marriage was legal which led me to the second course of action. "The Princess shall be sent to Ludlow Castle in the Welch Marshes as for you I have arranged a good marriage for you" I said snatching the paper afraid she was rip it up. "I do not wish to be married again" she said her voice filled with venom "that is regardless you shall be married to the Duke of Wiltshire tomorrow evening then sent to Hever Castle the day after. He has a 5 year old son George Boleyn to keep you occupied whilst the Duke is at Court".

Catherine of Aragon

"I refuse to marry that man" I spat my voice angered I now wished I had never signed the document but a part of me keep with reason that it was for my daughters sake. "You do not have a choice you have just signed the document giving your person into my care I shall not have you living alone in an old Palace you are still the mother of my child". For a moment he sounded like he cared but then I remembered that the Pope could still even with my signature declare our marriage valid. With me married as well as him there was nothing the Pope could do "you are only marrying me off so you can be with your whore" I spat venomously but quickly regretted it when I saw the look of rage on Henry's face.

He walked up to me quickly mere inches away towering over me I sucked in breath frightened he would hit me but he did nothing but glower down at me. "Keep your mouth shut" he said suddenly grabbing my jaw his fingers digging into the tender flesh. I winced in pain but he did not release me "she is to be my wife, your new Queen and your new step-daughter" he let go turning his back on me and my hands quickly flew to my jaw.

"I have dismissed most of you ladies keeping a few to help you get ready for tomorrow, you may stay in the Queen's chambers for tonight since you shall be with the Duke by tomorrow night I shall have you things sent over. Your make keep all the jewelry and gifts I have given you over these last years but must return the Crowned Jewels, you are welcomed at Court but advise that you stay at Hever Castle instead only coming when it is the most important".

I nodded solemnly I knew there was nothing I could do now but write to my nephew the emperor, Henry must have read it in my face for he continued. "And as for your nephew I forbid you to write to him without Wolsey or Cromwell reading the letters first. He is to believe you and the Duke are happily married whether you are or are not. Chapuy's is not allowed to visit you or the Princess without permission and I shall be kind enough to let her in my infinite mercy visit often with you as long as you do not poison her mind against the Queen. After all she is still my heir and above mine and Anne's daughters".

I nodded again, Henry took a deep breath watching me carefully "I shall take my leave then My Lady on good terms I bid you goodnight" I did not say anything to him there was nothing I could say. In a matter of minutes everything that made me feel safe was taken away and I was to become that mans wife. I bet he and his daughter were laughing it up now replacing me as Queen was just not enough for them.

Thomas Boleyn

I lay in my bed alone staring up at the ceiling I knew that tomorrow night there was to be another in my bed. Something that has not happened since my wife's death I was to go back to Hever for a month and leave Katherine there when I was to come back. She was to be in charge of my son, George I sighed turning over would she treat him with harshness? I thought but quickly dismissed it though she shall not like me she would never take it out on an innocent boy.

If anything my eldest daughter Mary would be visiting Hever a couple weeks out of everything month when she was given leave from her sisters services. I sighed letting my eyes fall I knew the days to come would be difficult many would try to rise against it.

Especially Sir Thomas More who held more then affection for the Queen even though he himself is bound by Holy union. But there was nothing even he could do it was final she had signed willingly it was not the King's fault that she did not read it all properly.

King Henry VIII

"I still do not like that she is to become my stepmother" Anne said as we sat in her chambers "sweet Anne it is done everything will work out for the best". "It is not that Henry she will be my new mother and I wish not for one especially her I fought so hard to get you all to myself now she is to be my mother and her daughter heir to the throne".

I laughed at Anne "sweetheart I shall have many sons by you Mary is my eldest daughter and she is only two years of age I expect only kindness from you to her". She nodded a smile on her face "but does it still stand that Mary will be above our daughter?" she asked curiously.

"Yes Anne it does but we shall, like you said have many sons and Mary is my eldest Catherine signed the papers and I will not go back on my word". Anne pressed her lips together "Anne tonight is for celebration we shall be married within the month and Catherine and your father tomorrow stop being so glum". She smiled but I knew it was for my sake and I kissed her lightly on the lips I knew that I was being given a second chance at happiness with Anne and I would not let the thought of Catherine stop me from being happy.

Sir Thomas More

I was in my office at Beaufort House when my wife Alice walked her face was grave "husband I have gotten news from the palace in the King's Great Matter" I stood up quickly walking over to her. "And what is it?" I asked sitting her down in one of the chairs taking the seat next to her "the King has somehow gotten the Queen to sign the divorce paper the Princess Mary shall stay heir apparent. But the most horrible part by tomorrow evening she shall be married to the Duke of Wiltshire Thomas Boleyn".

I could not believe it "she signed the papers" I said astonished "and now she is to marry the Duke of Wiltshire this is preposterous the Emperor would never stand for this" I said angrily standing up. "I wish we had found out earlier we shall never make it in time to stop the marriage" I heard Alice say but I was already around my desk taking a piece of parchment and writing a letter to the Emperor. "Thomas what are you doing?" she asked craning her head to look over my desk.

"I am writing the Emperor he shall demand a divorce between them" she nodded and I quickly had the letter secretly sent.

Catherine of Aragon

I wanted to cry as I laid in my bed I knew my daughter would remain heir apparent till that whore had a son but my fear was that she would and Henry would forget all about his pearl. "Catherine are you all right?" my maid Maria de Salinas said quietly she was one of my most faithful ladies but she was always forbidden to come to Hever Castle with me when I left.

"Yes Maria as fine as I could be" I answered her soft breathing was the only thing I heard in the large chamber. "I know this must be difficult for you but we can only pray things will get better" she said her voice quiet almost above a whisper "yes we shall pray for happiness but I do not believe I shall find any at Hever Castle". "You must think happy thoughts Catherine for if we do not it shall all seem hopeless" I laughed softly.

"Then what my dear Maria shall I be hopeful for" I asked not really expecting an answer but I got one. "The Duke has a 5 year old son named George I have heard he is a sweet boy and you shall become his mother now, also God be willing you shall have more children" I suddenly sat up straight. "I shall never let that man lay his hands on me" I spat venomously "Catherine you are 32 years old still capable of bearing children of course you shall be expected too. You will be his wife and the stepmother to his son and daughters and everyone will expect you to give him more children".

The most part was she was right. I was to be his wife and expected to lay with him when ever he pleased. I shivered in disgust thinking about it "go to bed Maria tomorrow shall be a long day" she nodded and left with a small smile. But I could not sleep the fear of what tomorrow would bring was too much for me finally I slept but was plagued with horrible dreams of what my future might bring.

I had found that my wedding would be at night when no one that found out could stop it the Palace was silent and I let myself fall into a few easy minutes of sleep. "Catherine" I heard a voice say but only grumbled an excuse then my eyes flew open when I remembered what was to happen. "Come Catherine you must get ready" Maria helped me out of bed and into a warm bath full with the scent of rose water. My long dark ebony curls were washed and combed to perfection then tied elegantly on top of my head.

My dress was beautiful it was made of white silk and English netting lace it was beautiful embroidered with pearls and beautiful jewels. "Catherine it is time" Maria said I closed my eyes looking at myself once more in the mirror "thank you" I whispered following her out of the chambers.

It was a small ceremony only a few close friends and people the King allowed were there "the King shall give you away" Maria said and I looked at her and nodded I held back tears very well as Henry took my arm. I was glad that Mary was not here I did not want her to see me getting married to this man "you shall be happy Catherine the Duke is very well off" Henry said quietly as we waited for the doors to open. I did not say anything to him for the doors opened and he tugged me down the aisle and gave me away and went to Anne Boleyn's side.

I knelt that the pew beside Thomas Boleyn and listened as the priest said Mass I did not look over at him but felt his eyes on me. Finally we were allowed to stand and I was forced to look into his face .

"Thomas Boleyn, vis accípere Catherine de Aragon, hic præséntem in tuam legítimam uxórem iuxta ritum sanctaæ matris Ecclésiæ?" I listened to the familiar Latin I had heard twice before and all with the same answer "Volvo".

"Catherine de Aragon, vis accípere Thomas Boleyn Duke of Wiltshire. hic præséntern in tuum legítimum marítum iuxta ritum sanctæ matris Ecclésiæ?" I took a deep breath "Volvo". The priest then nodded blessing our union I did not look at Thomas Boleyn or his family as he led me out of the church and into the hall outside where we waited for the King.

"I congratulate you both you shall be leaving tomorrow morning for Hever Castle all of Catherine's things have been packed and ready to leave" he said to Thomas who nodded. "I have yet to dismiss her Spanish lady in waiting Maria de Salinas that is for you to decided I bid you both goodnight".

He then walked away everyone from the ceremony leaving back to their rooms and Thomas Boleyn dragged me quietly down the unfamiliar passages to his rooms. He held my wrist tightly as if he let go I would run. In truth I believe I would have, he opened a large pulling me into his large chambers.

I felt out of place I wanted to scream I did not belong here and prayed silently that this was a bad dream and that I would wake up but I did not. "Let go of me" I said my voice filled with hatred as I yanked my wrist out of his grasp he only laughed looking down upon me. "And what shall you do my dear Lady if I do not" he said forcefully grabbing my arm and pulling me close to him.

His grip was tight and I hissed in pain he looked down at me for a few moments before letting me go and pushing me back. "I have to go see that everything is arranged for tomorrow I shall be back in a few minutes" I watched him leave happy that I was no longer in his presence. Maria came in quickly "My Lady" she said bowing before coming to help me out of my dress "I fear he shall dismiss you" I said quietly holding my rosary in my hands dutifully.

"Do not show fear Catherine he wants that do not give him such power over you" I nodded my head licking my lips nervously "I must leave now but remember he has no power over you". I nodded and heard the door click I combed my long dark curls before walking praying for God's help. I knew I would need it now above everything else, but I had to be strong for my daughter Mary she was so young and would not understand what was going on. My fear was that the whore, Anne Boleyn would posion her mind against me.