A/N: I have been wanting to write a story based on this time since I first started writing. I have other stories that I need to write on as well, but I'm loving this show.

Disclaimer: I own nothing or no one in Reign. I only own my oc's, plot.

A Life Time Of Love

France 1549

The sounds a thunder was the only thing you could hear in the quite room. The occasional strike of lighting was the only light as a young girl with dark hair slowly made her way to the sleeping boy in the huge bed. Every time the thunder would sound the girl jumped and clutched her doll tighter. Her bare feet were soundless as she got closer to the sleeping boy. She hesitated briefly as she looked at the boy who had now turned toward her in his sleep. The lighting struck again as she stood there next to his bed. Even in her tender years she knew this was not acceptable, but her fear drove her to seek out the safety even as her awareness of the possible consequence struck her. The sound of thunder had her screeching as she threw herself into the bed burying herself under the covers as the now startled boy sat up.

'What are you doing here?' his voice was urgent as concern rippled through him upon seeing the girl fully buried beneath his covers.

'I do not like the storm.' her tiny voice was muffled and he had to move the covers slightly so he could hear her. Upon seeing her fearful eyes the boy's features softened as he snuggled in beside her.

'You can stay for a while, but you must return to your rooms before anyone notices.' He told her gently as he lay a protective arm over her soothing her fears.

'Thank you Bash, you are my best friend in the whole world.' she put her tiny fingers through his as she sought comfort.

'I will always be here for life.' He whispered into her hair the scent of Lavender filled his nostrils as he reassured her and calmed her fears.

French shore lines 1557

"Cassia are you feeling well you look as if you will be sick?" A man with dark hair asked as they prepared to disembark from the boat. He laid a soothing hand on her shoulder as she took a deep breath and forced a smile upon her face.

"I am well, just anxious." She admitted as her eyes briefly met his then went out to the people who came to greet them." I have not been here since I was a young child and I am a bit nervous about how I will be received." her heart was beating wildly with each step.

"Just remember you are here for your queen and to make sure this alliance with France takes place." The man reminded her sternly" We all know how stubborn Mary can be it is your job to give her the best advice she can get which is to go forth with this arrangement." she nodded as they got closer and he noticed her pause in step.

"I understand what is required of me." she straightened her shoulders and held her head high." Do not worry I can do this." she let her eyes roam over the people awaiting their arrival and met a pair of all too familiar blue eyes. The face of the boy who swore to forever be her friend flashed before her eyes. She bit back the instant smile that popped up. Her heart flutter a little and she felt her cheeks heat up.

"You look flushed perhaps you should rest before the festivities tonight." The man next to her said as he looked upon her face and noticed the slight blush.

"It's just the wind being on my cheeks so much." she took a deep breath as the man stepped onto the ground and held her hand out to place in his as he helped her onto the ground.

"Nathaniel I hope that your travels were well." Francis greeted the dark haired man politely.

"Thank you it was well."Nathaniel answered just as polite

"Cassia, my how you have grown up into a beautiful young lady." Sebastian smiled as he placed a kiss upon her hand causing her to blush.

"Thank you." she managed to say as her heart seemed to want to sprout wings and fly from her chest." You are to kind." she met Sebastian's blue eyes with her own green eyes and realized that the boy who stole her heart had grown into a very attractive man who had the power to crush her heart if he so chose.

"Mary is waiting for you she would have come to see you herself, but one of her ladies in waiting needed help." Francis said as they began walking toward the palace.

"I am anxious. to see her as well." She answered as she thought about the lady's that were Mary's friends since childhood. Just before they reached the castle an excited voice called out to Cassia.

"I can not believe you are finally here!" Kenna flung her arms around Cassia who returned the warm embrace. It may not have been proper, but at this moment neither girl thought about that.

"Kenna I am so happy to see you." Cassia whispered into the other woman's hair" How have you been? Have you met anyone who has caught your eye?" questions flew from her mouth in a rush causing Kenna to laugh.

"We will talk after you go see Mary." Kenna answered as her eyes flickered to King Henry briefly as he greeted Nathaniel." We have lots to talk about. By the way did your brother not threaten Bash's life if he was to ever be near you again?"Kenna smiled as the two women looked over at Nathaniel and King Henry.

"He said if he ever caught Bash alone with me again and for goodness sakes I was just thirteen he probably doesn't remember that." Cassia's brows drew together in worry as her eyes met Bash's before glancing over at Nathaniel who was talking to King Henry.

"You are right it was a long time ago and from what you said a complete misunderstanding." Kenna agreed.