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Queen Catherine- 16 December, 1485- 29 years

Charles Brandon- 17 April, 1484- 30 years

Henry VIII- 28 June, 1488-26 years

Anne Boleyn- 16 December, 1496- 18 years

Princess Mary- 18 February, 1514- 1 year old

Frances Brandon- 16 July, 1512- 2 years

Catherine was having so much fun at her wedding celebrations. Henry had been nice enough to throw her and Charles a very grand banquet in the great hall and for this Catherine was truly grateful. She showed her appreciation to the king earlier and he said he felt it right to do it for two of his most trusted subjects. Henry didn't look jealous or angry today, if he was he was hiding it very well.

Catherine was happy, she danced so much with Charles and she noted that she had never danced this much before, even when she had first married Henry she only danced once or twice and she spent the rest of the time watching the other courtiers dance and celebrate her day, but today it was different, she was laughing and dancing and she knew that for the first time in a long time she was truly happy.

"Alright love, we must go sit down now, you must not stress yourself, for the child's health" Charles whispered to her and she smiled at him as he led her back to their seats beside the king and Queen.

Henry noticed immediately how happy Catherine was; she had a certain glow now that made her look younger than her 29 years. Of course he was jealous, but he would not admit that to himself, he had come to understand that Catherine was his past now and Anne and their future son were the future, the future he longed for, for so many years now, the only thing that worried him was the thought that Charles would hurt Catherine the same way he knew he had hurt her. Henry hoped to God for Charles's sake he better not break her heart like he had done. Yes he loved Anne, but for two years only, he had loved Catherine for 8. He wondered if she still loved him a little bit after the many time she had claimed to love him, she wasn't showing it after only two months after their divorce.

The king and the queen were the first to retire to their chambers, not long after Catherine and Charles went into Charles chambers, now, their chambers. Charles knew of course that he could not consummate his marriage tonight or the next few months because of the child Catherine was carrying; but he did not know how hard it would be to control himself when she appeared into their bed chamber in noting but her chemise.

"My love you look beautiful" He said and Catherine laughed a bit shy. She was a bit glad that she did not have to consummate her marriage tonight. She had been worried about what Charles would think of her figure. She knew she was not he lean sixteen year old that had first come to England all those years ago. After two still births and one miscarriage and the birth of her one healthy child, not to think of her current condition, Catherine felt like she was too big. What she did not know was that Charles thought he was looking at the most beautiful woman in the world.

"I'm only going to bed, there's no need to compliment me, Husband" She said as she got into bed beside him

"I like the sound of that, say it again" Charles said kissing her cheek and Catherine giggled "Husband" She said again and Charles kissed her fully on the lips, his hand trailing her side. Catherine moaned a little, the feeling didn't last long though as Charles pulled his lips away

"And yes I do need to compliment you wife, because you deserve such compliments" He said kissing her cheek

"Why?" Catherine asked as Charles settled on his side of the bed, pulling her into his arms

"Because they are true" He said kissing the top of her head and Catherine looked up to kiss his lips quickly before resting her head on his bare chest. They were quiet for a moment, Catherine listening to the rhythm of her husband's heart beat, while Charles loved having her in his arms, the rosy smell on her made him breathe easy.

"I'm sorry" Catherine said quietly

"What for" Charles asked concerned looking at her

"For being pregnant on our wedding night and the first seven months of our marriage" She said and Charles smiled slightly and kissed her

"I can wait, love, there's no need to be sorry" He said kissing her and Catherine smiled and settled back comfortably in his arms. She really thought herself lucky to have him as her husband, she didn't even thing of his history with other women.

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2 months later….

April 3

Henry, Charles, William and Antony had gone on one their hunting trials. They had not been able to enjoy each other's company in the last two months. Henry busy with peace treaties here and there and his recent interest in some of the books Anne had given him about total power. Charles had just come back from Suffolk Manor after he and Catherine had moved there two months ago, he had stayed there for a while, to make sure she got settled in well and she had done so beautifully. His daughter was so fond of Catherine and she even called her 'Mama', Catherine loved little Frances so much and that pleased Charles. Mary had visited them twice and the two little girls loved each other's company and they also loved the idea that they were now sisters.

Catherine's pregnancy was thriving, she was not weak, so she still did a good amount of moving around, including playing games with the girls; she was always careful, but it felt good to be free in the country and not have all eyes on her.

Charles was back now and even though he missed his home and his wife and child, he also missed the exciting life at court.

"The queen is looking well Henry, Good job" William said and all the other three men laughed

"They say it is a healthy son as Anne and I have expected" Henry said proudly as they road along the Forrest

"How about you Charles, do you think you got the Duchess with child on your wedding night" Antony asked and Charles smiled at his friend and he looked at Henry curiously wondering what he was thinking. Henry looked interested in hearing Charles response

"I believe I did actually, she has begun to show some signs" Charles said and both Anthony and William gave their congratulations, even Henry gave a fake congrats, as he and Charles were the only one to know the truth

"Well, hope she carries your child full term and it turns out to be your heir" Henry said and Charles smiled bitterly at him

"Boy or girl, I would love that child with all my heart" He said looking him in the eye. To the other men it sounded like a regular father professing his love for his children, but Henry heard something else.

"I wish your wife a safe delivery then" Henry said with clenched teeth before riding off ahead of the others

"Is it me or is Henry jealous that you married Catherine and got her pregnant so quick" Antony asked quietly as he rode beside Charles

"I would not speak for the king" Charles said riding ahead also. He did not want to say anything that he thought may get him in trouble in the future. Yes, Anthony was his friend, but then again, When Charles had first become duke, he was jealous, God knows what he'd do if the opportunity came to bring Charles down, if it meant Antony would rise.

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Queen Anne was in her chambers listening to one of Thomas Wyatt's poems. Her court was more alive than that of Catherine's, she had music and dancing and a lot of merry games going on, there was flirting all the other things that made a courtier happy. So when she saw her Father walk in with a grave face, she was immediately worried.

"Your Majesty" He bowed to her

"Father, is everything well" She asked and Thomas shook his head

"May we talk in private" He asked and she nodded and followed him into her inner chambers

"What have you been doing" His tone changed immediately. Thomas usually yelled at Anne in private as if she was still a mere child instead of the Queen of England. Anne hated it of course, but no matter how many times she corrected him, she'll always be his little Anne, the reason why he had risen so high

"What are you talking about?" she asked confused and a bit angry

"Where were you when the king got Catherine pregnant?" His voice was low, but those words were like a splash of ice water on Anne's face

"Catherine's pregnant." She said more to herself than him. That explained why Henry had acted so wired all that time she was around

"How did you find out?" She asked him

"One of your uncles spies amongst the kings horse men" He said and Anne sat on the nearest chair feeling a little bit light headed

"Apparently it was during marriage, she is as far along as you are" He said his voice was bitter

"Does the King wish to acknowledge it?" Anne asked a nervously, but she tried to keep her voice as normal as possible

"That's the only good news. He does not wish to, the child is to be named a Brandon, hence the quick marriage between the two" He said and Anne sighed in relief, but Thomas snapped

"Don't you relax" He yelled "What happens if she births a son and you a girl, did you think of that! She'll be favored by the king" He said

"I will NOT have a girl, it has been confirmed that I carry the kings son, besides Catherine is not known for birthing sons, I'm sure Henry thought about that when he made his decision" She said her confidence coming back

"I hope to God for your sake and that of our family that you are right" Thomas said leaving her chambers after bowing slightly

Anne hoped to God she was right too

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