I thought I would have a little bit of fun and write a Bash POV. Plus…it helps with the story…just saying!

I am going to introduce a new character, Jasper; friend of Bash's. Picture: Gray Damon

I still do not own Reign, darn it!

On with the show!

Bash POV

"Thank you." Iseabail said looking at me.

I raised an eye brow, "For what?" I asked.

"For helping to protect Mary. For getting there in time." Iseabail answered.

I smiled, "I'm an excellent rider."

"So I've heard." She relied.

I looked at her, "From whom? My brother?" I asked taking a drink.

"From Lady Nicole!" she smiled.

I couldn't help it, I spit out the wine I had just drank; it went every where. I just stared at me.

The woman just smiled, cheered me again, and walked away.

"That little vixen!" I thought as I watched her walk off.

"Gorgeous isn't she?" asked Jasper as joined me.

"Hello Jasper, when did you arrive?" I asked as I grabbed cloth to clean my mess up.

"A bit a good, just in time to see you make an ass of yourself." laughed Jasper.

I glared at him, "I did not make an ass of myself."

"Whatever you say." said Jasper still smiling.

"That would be Lady Iseabail, a maid-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scotland." I stated.

"Wow, they make them beautiful in Scotland." whistled Jasper.

"She's engaged." I replied.

"Like that's ever stopped you before." said Jasper with a smirk.

"Jasper! I didn't know you'd be here!" said Francis as he joined us.

"I just arrived Your Grace." said Jasper bowing.

"Allow me to introduce Queen Mary." said Francis as Mary too joined us, I noticed he had his arm around her waist, that was new. "Mary this is Jasper, a childhood friend of Bash and I. Jasper, Queen Mary!"

Jasper bowed to Mary. "It is lovely to finally meet the Queen of Scotland, Your Grace." Jasper said.

"It's nice to meet a friend of Francis and Bash's. Perhaps you have some stories you could share." asked Mary with a smile.

"Now you've done it!" I smiled at Francis.

"This was probably not the best idea." replied Francis.

"Mary, Prince Charles wants you to join in a dance." said the Lady Greer.

"Another time then, it was nice to meet you, Jasper." said Mary as she followed Greer to the dance floor.

Francis, Jasper, and I followed to watch. Greer had also grabbed Kenna and Iseabail for the dance.

I watched as Iseabail helped spin Madeleine around.

"Do all Scottish women look this gorgeous?" asked Jasper as the music started.

Francis let out a laugh, "All five of them are quite beautiful." He replied. "Excuse me." he said as he walked off towards our father.

"Tell me about Queen Mary's ladies." whispered Jasper as the dancers formed a circle.

"Lady Lola is the dark haired brunette with paler skin; recently last her lover to a beheading. Lady Greer, the blonde; no true title but lots of money. Lady Kenna the darker skin brunette, very flirtations. And Lady Iseabail, only heir to the largest lumber source in Scotland and happily engaged." I stated as the girls grabbed hands and formed smaller circles.

"So Lady Iseabail is the challenge then." smirked Jasper.

"She is taken." I replied.

"That's the fun part!" Jasper smiled. "But if you don't want to partake…." Jasper shrugged. Then fake coughed, "Chicken."

"I am not a chicken!" I glared.

"Chicken." coughed Jasper again.

I laughed, "I just don't think you stand a chance, hate to just steal your money."

Jasper huffed, "I have great charm, just as Lady Natalia!" he smirked.

"You got her into bed?" I asked shocked.

Jasper's smirk grew, "Third night."

"Impressive." I nodded.

"One hundred livre says I get Lady Iseabail into bed first." dared Jasper.

I smirked, "She'll never go for it."

"Do we have a bet?" asked Jasper sticking out his hand.

"It seems we do." I said shaking his hand.

Both of us turned in time to see Mary walk down the line with Charles.

The music stopped and the clapping began.

Madeleine grabbed a hold of Iseabail's hand and pulled her to a woman that I believe was Madeleine's caretaker.

I smiled; she was even good with children.

"This is going to be fun!" smirked Jasper.

I was beginning to regret the bet already.

Iseabail POV

The sun it seemed had just risen when we were summoned to Mary's rooms.

King Henry and Queen Catherine walked in with guards, "It seems there was a mistake with the execution of Colin." said Henry.

"What do you mean a mistake?" asked Mary.

"It seems the wrong boy was executed, not Colin." stated the King.

"Colin is alive?" replied Mary.

Lola grabbed my hand.

"The guards are out looking for him and he will be found." said Catherine crossly.

Then she sighed and sort of smiled, "There is a picnic today, for Madeleine and Charles. Lady Iseabail, Madeleine personally requested that you be there."

I nodded her Grace.

"Perhaps this is a mixed blessing, I will have a chance to speak with Colin, to learn how deep the plot goes." said Mary.

"Colin is a dangerous fugitive, I can not, We can not promise that he will not fight back, if so the guards have a right to defend themselves." said Catherine.

"But we can try." said Henry.

…..

After getting ready for the picnic, the girls and I wandered outside.

"Look at all the guards. As if Colin would ever willingly return here." said Lola.

I grabbed her hand and squeezed, "The King promised to try to bring him back alive, Mary can then get her answers and she can send Colin back to Scotland. Once Mary is married; you and I will return to Scotland to our men." I said.

Lola squeezed my hand back and held on.

"How is Charles suppose to recognize the voice of his true love if she's so quiet?" asked Kenna as we watched a blindfolded Charles wander in circles as Madeleine and other girls called his name. "Who is the King talking to?" Kenna asked.

"Any one he likes, he has no use for the Queen and his mistress is a way." answered Greer.

It seemed that Madeleine was getting impatient with Charles not listening for her that she ended up ripping off the blindfold.

"It seems she was impatient." said Bash from behind us.

I smiled, "It seems so."

"Greer! Lola! Can you came here?" called out Mary.

Kenna slowly wondered off to God knows where.

I looked around, "Did you hear the news? Colin is alive." I whispered.

"So I was told." Bash replied.

"How did he get out undetected?" I asked.

"The best way out of the dungeons is the South keep." said Bash.

"Mary doesn't trust that the guards will do all they can to bring him back alive." I said.

"The guards don't know the woods like I do. And they aren't hunters." said Bash.

"No Bash, I didn't mean to imply that you go out after him." I shot back.

Bash smiled, "No you didn't; but you wished that I would. I'm glad you feel you can trust me."

"You're still cheeky but yes, I do trust you." I smiled.

Bash smiled back; "I'll do what I can." he replied, nodded, and left.

"Where is he off to?" asked Greer as she, Kenna, and Mary joined me.

I looked around for Lola and saw that she was talking to another noble woman. Leaning forward I whispered, "He's going into the woods to look for Colin."

Greer gasped, "Why would he do that?"

"I told him that Mary doesn't trust the guards to keep their word, he's going to try to bring Colin back alive, for both Mary and Lola." I whispered.

"And for you." smiled Kenna.

"He is fast becoming a friend is all Kenna, we need all the help we can get here." I shot back.

"Thank you Is. Maybe this will work out after all." whispered Mary.

"Don't tell Lola yet, no point in getting her hopes up." I whispered as Lola joined us.

The three just nodded.

"Iseabail!" greeted Madeleine.

"Hello Madeleine, did you have fun playing with Charles?" I asked.

Madeleine made a face, "He won't listen to me."

The girls and I both laughed, "They never do, sweetheart. The point is to make them come to you. You go play with your friends and I promise he will come and ask to play." I whispered.

Madeleine smiled, curtsied, and ran off.

"To be young again." Sighed Greer.

"They can have it!" said Kenna.

"I'm with Kenna, we've been that young but we still are young, so let's enjoy it!" I smiled.

...

After the picnic we went back to Mary's room, all of us trying to keep Lola's mind off of Colin. "Would you rather never speak again or never hear again?" asked Kenna.

"They're both horrible!" said Greer.

"I don't know, most husbands would rather their wives chose the never speak again." I laughed.

All the girls laughed at that one.

Then there was a knock at the door, "Your Grace, your presence is requested in the throne room." a guard said as he opened the door.

Mary nodded and we followed her out.

In the throne room we found the King, Queen, many guards, Francis and Bash.

When Bash saw me, he shook his head.

I could feel the tears starting to form, "She just lost him all over again." I thought as I looked over at Lola.

Mary stepped forward and was told the news that I already knew.

Lola once again fell to the floor, guards came forward to help but Bash stopped them, "I've got her." he spoke as he picked her up.

Bowing to the King and Queen the girls and I quickly followed Bash up the stairs.

"Take her to my room." requested Mary and turned back to the King and Queen.

Bash nodded and continued on.

I ran ahead to open the door, Greer went to the bed and pulled the covers back, both her and Kenna climbed in after Bash placed Lola on the bed, she was already in silent sobs.

"I will send up some wine." Bash said as he neared me.

I nodded and glanced back at the bed, "Did the guards get to him first or did an animal?" I asked.

Mary finally arrived, "Thank you Bash for returning his body to us, he will be sent home on the next ship."

Bash nodded is head at her, "Only did what any man would do."

"I am still in your debt, Lola will at least get to say goodbye." Mary said looking towards the bed.

Bash again nodded and Mary left us to join the girls in the bed.

My eyes followed Mary but then returned to Bash, who's eyes were still upon me,, leaning his head towards the hall he walked out, I followed, closing the door.

"I told you there were dangers in the woods." Bash whispered.

I nodded.

"They call it the blood woods for a reason." stated Bash.

I just stared at him.

"There are pagans that do human sacrifice." continued Bash.

"Oh my God." I whispered. "What did they do to him?"

Bash looked away.

"Bash, I need to know." I replied.

Bash sighed and then looked me in the eye, "They strung him up, upside down, and slit his throat."

I gasped.

"Lola can never know!" said Bash.

I nodded as tears started to fall.

"Hey!...this is why I didn't want to tell you." whispered Bash as he gathered me in his arms.

I put my head into his chest and cried.

"This is way I need you to promise to never go into the blood wood." said Bash.

I continued to cry.

Bash pulled me back so that he could look at me, "Promise me that you and the girls will never go in there!"

I nodded.

Bash nodded and slowly let me go, "Go comfort Lola and I will send up that wine." He said.

I nodded again and went to open the door, "Bash!" I called out after him.

Bash turned.

"Thank you…..for trying." I said.

Bash nodded and walked off.

I finally opened the door and joined the girls.

...

We spent two full days in Mary's room, talking and eating. We even got Lola to laugh.

On the third day we were asked by Madeleine if we could have just a girl picnic. Lola quickly agreed, wanting to get out of the castle; so a small but large basket was packed and we wondered down to the water.

Madeleine's caretaker started spreading out blankets and we laid out the food. Seeing a chance to have some fun, I smiled; "Tag! You're it!" I said tapping Madeleine on the shoulder and took off running.

Madeleine laughed and tried to run after me, but thought better of it and went after Greer instead.

All the girls took of running and laughing, Madeleine was able to catch Greer who got Lola who moved on Mary and so on. It felt good to just be a child for a while and I think it did Lola some good.

"Madeleine." called out Charles as he came down to join us. We all bowed to him. "I was wondering if you would like to join in our kick ball match." asked Charles.

I smiled, "Told ya." I thought.

"I'm with Queen Mary and her ladies." replied Madeleine.

Charles actually looked a bit sad.

"Madeleine, I don't think Queen Mary would mind if you joined Charles's game." I said aloud.

"Oh course not, thank you Madeleine for recommending this picnic! Now go have fun with Charles." replied Mary.

Madeleine smiled and held out her hand to Charles, who helped her up and they quickly run up the hill. The caretaker followed.

"He learned quickly." smiled Kenna.

We all laughed.

"Alright, now truth time, not your first kiss but your best kiss; Kenna?" asked Mary.

"It was a man not a boy." smiled Kenna.

"What? Who? You must tell us!" said Mary.

"I will tell you this, the boys our age are a waste of time, either find yourself a man or….take care of your needs yourself." Kenna replied.

Mary, Greer, and Lola both blushed.

"I don't know what boys you have kissed Kenna, but Jonathon can be quite passionate." I smirked.

Mary's jaw dropped, "You and Jonathon have….." she questioned.

"No, not quite yet but….we have come close. But we stopped, waiting for our wedding night. But I will say that if I get to spend the rest of my life kissing only Jonathon, it will be a life will lived." I replied. But quickly I realized what I had just said, "Oh Lola. I am so sorry!"

Lola took a hold of my hand, "There is nothing to be sorry for, you are happy! That's all that is important." Lola said sweetly.

I squeezed her hand, "What about you, Greer? Best kiss?" I asked turning to her.

Greer sat back, "My best kiss; was, is in the near future." She grumbled.

"You've never been kissed?" asked Kenna stunned. I think we all were.

"I'm not like you all; I don't have a true title. I have to be careful." replied Greer.

"What did you mean in the near future?" asked Lola.

Greer smiled, "I met some one, a man; he's dark and charming; Tomas, son of the king of Portugal. He's here working on a trade deal, but he's taking his time. I think its to stay with me." she said.

The four of us remaining shared a look, "Greer, its dangerous to get involved with a prince." I voiced. "They have to marry for alliances."

Greer nodded, "Tomas is the King's bastard like Bash, favored too; but with money and land. I am not a fool, I know a true royal would never want me except to ruin me." said Greer.

We all continued to look at her.

Greer sighed, "I can take care of myself."

"Doesn't mean you have too." I stated patting her arm.

Greer smiled at me.

"Your Grace, your uncle request to see you right away." said the servant girl, Sarah.

"Oh course!" Mary said and quickly followed Sarah.

"I hope every thing is all right." said Lola as we watch Mary run off.

Packing up the lunch basket and every thing else we too went back to the castle.

"I think I'll go see what Tomas is up too." smiled Greer and then wandered off.

"I think I'll lay down for a while." said Lola as she headed up to our room.

"I need to see some one about some thing." said Kenna as she too wandered off.

"That's not suspicious at all Kenna!" I called out after her.

Kenna just sent a smile over her shoulder and continued on.

Rolling my eyes I decided I hadn't had enough fresh air yet, so I went back outside to wander around.

I started humming as I looked around the grounds.

"Iseabail! What you said worked!" Madeleine said as she ran up to me.

I smiled, "I told you."

"How did you know?" she asked as she took my hand to walk with me.

Her caretaker followed behind us.

I smiled, "I once was where you were, I was promised to a boy the day I was born. As we grew up he didn't any thing to do with me, refused to play with me; always ignoring me. So I decided one day that I had, had enough. I started to ignore him, I played with others but when ever he came around I would leave, I spent time with his parents but not with him. Finally one day I was reading on the steps and he asked me to play outside with him. We've been together ever sense." I smiled.

"When will you marry?" Madeleine asked.

"When I return home and he finishes being a squire." I said.

"What were you humming before?" Madeleine asked.

I smiled, "Just an old song my Nana use to sing to me."

"Can I hear it? Please?" Madeleine asked.

I smiled, "Only because you said please."

I started to swing our joined hands and looked up into the sky;

"When the cold wind is a calling
And the sky is clear and bright,
Misty mountains sing and beckon,
Lead me out into the light.

I will ride, I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky,
I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky.

Where dark woods hide secrets,
And mountains are fierce and bold,
Deep waters hold reflections,
Of times lost long ago.

I will hear their every story,
Take hold of my own dream,
Be as strong as the seas are stormy,
And proud as an eagle's scream.

I will ride, I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky,
I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky.

And touch the sky.

Chase the wind, chase the wind.

Touch the sky."

When I finished I heard clapping, a lot of it.

Looking behind us, I saw that Mary, Greer, the man who had to be Tomas, Madeleine's caretaker, a gardener, two servants, and Bash all clapping.

"Great." I huffed.

I hope I didn't make you all to angry with the whole bet thing. Trust me…its for the sake of the story line, don't be to angry with me or Bash. lol

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livre- French money in medieval times

Touch the Sky By: Julie Fowlis (Brave)