This is my new story and please don't comment that things don't make sense. I have only watched up until Francis dies, so I don't know the timeline but here is it! (And I won't watch the rest so please accept it) Lola is married and living away from Court with Narcisse and John (John thinks of Narcisse as a father figure as he rarely sees Francis, but still loves his father) Kenna and Bash are happy and Kenna is expecting their first child (8 months along), Greer is living away from court with her husband and daughter (they won't be in this much), Henry is dead (Francis' fault) and Catherine is still her usual, cheerful self. So that's all you need to know. ALSO CONDE DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS! No, I refuse to accept Mary could do that to Francis so lets forget about that and be thankful he doesn't exist, yes? Good! Also Mary did have a miscarriage and this is set one year after that.

Chapter 1: Mary's Announcement

Mary was up in her chambers, fixing her earring. She was about to stand up and head back down to the party, John's 2nd birthday. He was visiting the Court for his annual birthday celebration, one of the only time he and Francis would meet.

Mary stood up and closed her dressing table drawer, when Francis walked in. He walked over and kissed her.

"Shall we head down to the party?" Francis asked rubbing her arms.

"Yes, let me just grab the gift I picked up for him last week." Mary said. She picked up a wooden box from the end of her bed and her and Francis left the room hand in hand. They walked down the marble staircase when Lola greeted them, John on her hip.

"Here. He wanted his father." Lola said giving John to Francis. Francis cooed over him and walked with him into the throne room to greet some more guests who had arrived.

"So, he seems to be having a good time." Lola whispered to Mary from the corner of the room. A waiter came over and offered Mary a glass of wine.

Mary declined and whispered to Lola, "Lola I have a secret that I can't tell Francis."

Lola looked concerned and immediately took Mary by the arm and led her to her room. Lola locked the door and they headed out to the balcony. Lola closed the door behind her and turned to see Mary pacing back and forth, nervously biting her nail.

Lola took Mary by the hand and led her to a stone bench were they sat ad Mary stared into the distance. Lola looked at her friend, her queen. What could be so serious that Mary couldn't tell Francis.

Mary stopped biting her nail, took a deep breath and wile still looking over the balcony she said as clearly as she could;

"I'm pregnant."

Mary turned her head to Lola, her eyes filled with water.

"Oh Mary this is wonderful! Why are you so scared! A child! You and Francis have wanted this for so long!" Lola hugged her but Mary didn't hug her back. When Lola pulled away Mary had her eyes closed and was crying.

"Mary it is Francis'? Mary?" Lola asked shocked.

"Yes Lola, it is Francis'. Of course it is."

"Then why are you so upset?" Lola asked comfortingly.

"I can't tell Francis."

"Why Mary? He will be delighted!" Lola said reassuringly.

"I know. That's why I can't tell him. He was so please when I was last with child. I couldn't bear to lose this child and for him to have to carry that burden. And what if I can't carry a child? What if I lose it? I can't do that to him!" Mary said taking Lola's hands in hers and looking at her with serious eyes, a tear falling from each eye.

"Mary, there is need to worry of such things. Women lose children all the time. It happened once, and if you did lose this child, you need Francis to be there for you. It's his baby too Mary." Lola stood up and before she opened the balcony doors she turned and said, "I'm going to tell Francis where you are. Just tell him Mary, he'll be overjoyed!" Lola left and closed the doors behind her. She hurried down the stone stairs to the throne room and rushed up to Francis, who was talking to some noblemen, faking a smile and laughing at their incredibly boring jokes.

She tapped his arm and he excused himself from the conversation. Lola led him to the corner of the room and whispered to him.

"Francis, you must speak with Mary. She is uncertain of things and needs you." Lola looked down at her feet.

"Lola what's wrong with Mary! Where is she!" Francis asked hastily.

"In her chambers. On the balcony." Francis squeezed her hands in thanks and rushed off leaving Lola worried and scared. Had she done the right thing? Would Mary ever forgive her for getting involved? Maybe not, but she wasn't in the right state of mind and se needed Francis.

When Francis reached her chambers he rushed in and looked around for Mary. He saw the back of her head on the balcony and rushed out to her. When he threw the door open he froze. Mary was standing there looking at him with a scared expression, he face covered in tear stains.

"Oh Mary." Francis said rushing over to her and hugging her. He stroked her hair comfortingly and soothed her with a calm voice.

"It's alright Mary. Whatever it is you can tell me." Francis said ending the hug and wiping a tear from Mary's cheek. He pushed a strand of her hair back and stroke her cheek.

"Francis, you will be so pleased, but you will get your hopes up. I couldn't bear to hurt you again." Mary said looking at the ground.

"Mary please, tell me. You are my life, and I promise I won't get my hopes up. Now please smile and tell me what is troubling you." He said softly.

Mary took a deep breath, wiped away her tears and smiled at him. She now realised how silly she was being, and that no matter what Francis would still love her.

"Francis, I am with child." He looked at her, shocked for a moment before his face spread into a large smile. He picked her up ad spun her around, and when he put her down again he kissed her.

"I wanted to be sure! Oh Francis it is so early, but I after I told Lola, she insisted on telling you!" Mary said giggling.

"Mary why would this upset you! This is wonderful! A child! Our son!" Francis said, overjoyed.

"I didn't want to lose this baby, and to put you through that. It broke my heart, and yours too the last time. I know I disappointed you-" Mary said looked at the ground with shame.

"You could never disappoint me Mary, I was simply angry in the moment and I know that was not your doing. But this time we will take extra care. You will use all of mothers ointments and medicine, and unfortunately have to follow her advice..." Francis said smiling at Mary.

They both sat and spoke of the child and they planned a future for their family, and forgot all about the promise to not get their hopes up!