Long Live the Queen

By: 4eBitter

Disclaimer: I own nothing for if I did I would rewrite history as I saw fit. ^_^

AU: Thank you for all the reviews and suggestions. I hope to give the story credit for you all to continue to like it. I never successfully attempted a full story but I am happy it is all going well. Ok well onto the new chapter.

{To answer SassyGirl93, the Edward I meant was Edward Brandon, Charles Brandon's son, who through the series was named Edward, Charles, and also Henry}

Chapter 3

He had hoped to be bringing good news this time. That after so much suffering he thought he could shine some happiness on her, but this time it was not to be. He, Eustace Chapuys ambassador of Spain and loyal servant of The Emperor and his Holiness the Pope, was again bringing bad news. He had thought to bring the news of that harlots death but all he brought where the horrible news of her new condition. He could only hope that she would die along with her bastard child, for if she survived things would become much more complicated. He had thought that they had finally gotten rid of her. But it was obvious that her heretical powers where stronger than ever. The evil forces protecting her had given her yet another chance. He was unaware yet as to the kings reaction but he could not underestimate that whore's evil, and how persuasive it could be. It had already won her the crown once, what would it do for her now. And more importantly what did this all mean for the princess Mary.

He had been pleased with the Seymour lady as she had shown favor for the princess and Spanish interests but most importantly for the true faith. He knew that the Emperor was in need of an alliance with England and he had not hoped to get one with that vile woman on the throne, for she had always favored the French and whispered venom in the King's ear. He had plotted to convince the new Queen to fight for the restoration of Princess Mary back to her title and to the succession, but once again his plans where in peril because of that wench. He could only imagine the reaction that the princess would have at his news. For even though the princess had many graces from her illustrious mother, she still had the infamous Tudor temper, even if she could control herself better it was still a force to contend with. No one was safe under the face of that anger, no one.

Henry VIII Point of View

It felt as if time had stopped, he was reminded him of the Bible of the terrible punishments allotted to the sinners against God. It felt like a punishment, but the worst part was that he did not know what exactly he was being punished for.

"You mean to tell me that she is still alive and also pregnant?"

Henry asked momentarily shocked with this unexpected turn of events, he never liked his plans to be foiled. With these most unexpected and unwanted news a rage like no other built inside of him.

Feeling much like a caged animal he started to pace the length of the room. For a second he did not know how to react. Then walking to a table he swiped his hands across it throwing everything in it to the floor. The noise made him feel better. Then as he turned to Charles he heard noise that brought him back out from his anger filled cloud onto reality.

End Henry P.O.V.

"Your Majesty!" Gasped Jane, her gasp made Henry remember who was in the room with him.

Henry looked at her for a second before turning to her brothers. "Edward, Thomas go with you sister to the garden's for a walk I will speak to you later" With this clear dismissal the Seymour brothers moved to leave, only to be stopped by Jane. "But you majesty I want to stay here, with you!"

"What?" Henry said perplexed. His Jane was talking back to him; it was too much for one day.

"Well I want to be of help to you to comfort you as a wife would." She felt her brother Thomas pull her hand to try and pull her out with him but she stopped him. "Please yourmajesty, I only wish to serve you!"

Henry glared at her with all the force of his anger, and Charles could only be glad that she had now become the scapegoat for his anger instead of him. Henry staring right into her eyes replied to her.

"You would serve me Jane; you will serve me by obeying. As for my comfort, that will only be attained for me when I have a son. A Prince of Wales so that the throne is secured! That is how you might please me!" Henry said with what seemed to be malice.

Jane was shocked she had never seen this side of Henry, in her fear she backed down and made a point in her head no never ever cross him again. She nodded and allowed her brothers to lead her, but before she left she gave her last free thought voice.

In a whispered voice said "How am I to have sons when you won't give them to me?"

Then she and her brothers quit the room leaving Henry deep in thought. There was something about what Jane said that had triggered something in his mind.

"Your majesty" Charles hesitated for a second, "If it pleases you I could send soldiers with your orders in order to control the crowds and continue on with her imprisonment."

Charles said in controlled and calmed voice that betrayed nothing of his panicked feelings. Had he said the right thing? How would Henry react? What was he going to do? He looked straight at is sovereign and waited.

Henry did not even turn to look at him. He was just staring at the spot where Jane was standing was she had said those words. There was something about those words that he knew was important but he could not remember what.

Since Henry had not answered Charles decided to try and reason with him to try and make up his mind. "That child is the child of a traitor and one of her many lovers, we would have to wait until she gives birth to go ahead with the execution, or you could just sent her to a nunnery."

At moment Henry remembered why Jane's words had impacted him, they reminded him of Anne. It was a day some months ago that she was fighting with him. She had had the audacity to go to his rooms unrequested. They had fought, he remembered being very angry and a little muddled by drink.

Henry still did not respond. "Or you could change the law and let pregnant women be kill Henry but it would create an uproar and I am afraid the people would argue against it. The best would be to wait till her bastard is born and then kill her for her crimes."

That day she had told him those words he could still remember her fiercely looking at him her eyes determined. At that moment she had looked beautiful to him just like before, and he remembered the great love he had had for her. She stood there and told him "How am I to have sons when you won't give them to me?" Then he remembered walking up to her and grabbing her. At that moment he remembered telling her "Then I will give them to you!" She had stayed with him that night; it was the last night they had shared to together. Had she become to be in her state because of that night? Could God be so cruel as to deny him his freedom from her?

Breaking out of his stupor Henry turned and finally looked at Charles. He looked at him intently for a moment before looking away and speaking "Do you really think that is the best solution Charles?" At that response Charles allowed himself to breathe and answer confidently. "I believe so your majesty."

At his answer however, Henry turned angrily to him, and walked over to where he was. Then Henry grabbed the scuff of Charles collar and shocked him as he talked down angrily to him. "You would think that I would let my child die, my son!" "Your majesty I…"

"Silence your Grace!"

"As you can see God has granted me another child, this will of course solve nothing in my marriage it cannot be annulled of course but I can be divorced, and keep my children!"

"But your majesty the child might not be yours" Charles looked at him surprised.

Henry instead of answering told him, "Announce that my marriage to Anne was real and cancel the annulment, I shall speak to the Privy Council that I may get a divorce. Also send Cromwell to me he needs to explain about his incompetency in solving my matters, and your grace" "Yes your majesty" "Do not fail me I grow tired of bad news"

With great relief and shock Charles bowed. "Yes, your majesty". He could not help but flinch in Cromwell's behalf. Henry was not one to place the blame on himself; he was not going to admit to having been hoping to quickly getting rid of Anne. He would never admit to his guilt so in true Tudor fashion he would place the blame on everyone else. The Lady Anne's, or queen for now, head might be safe but he was not sure that everyone else's head would stay in its place by the end of this.

It was a miracle! He could not believe that this had really happened. For a while he thought that he would not be able to make it, and that both lives would be lost. But in the end he had done it. Both the Queen and her child's lives were saved. It was surely a sign from God that this was the way things were meant to be. He told the queens ladies of the news and watched their relief, some cried some laughed, but one thing was sure that all of them were relieved and happy. One of them, he believed it was lady Shelton, ran over to the door in order to tell the guards outside so that they could spread the news. It was almost impossible to think that before these guards were keeping the lady prisoner and were now just protecting her out of loyalty.

He could hear a great uproar outside and instantaneously knew that the people outside had been informed. And instinctively knew that from now on this Queen would be remembered forever, and loved for much longer.

So what did you think? I believe that Henry would never take the blame to me it seems that he is always faulting everyone but doest see his own mistakes. I saved the baby! lol. I hope to update soon but anatomy classes are hard and I need much sleep. Well hope it was fine and that you guys like it.