AU: Hey every one thanks so much for your reviews. I also wanted to make it clear that I am not basing any of the characters after the book the Other Boleyn Girl, the show doesn't really give much insight on Mary and the book did, even though it was fiction, I just wanted to let her thoughts be known and that was why I used the book. I am also not trying to make Anne seem evil, I'm sorry if it seems that way.
Any ways on with the story
Queen Catherine- 16 December, 1485- 29 years
Charles Brandon- 17 April, 1484- 31 years
Henry VIII- 28 June, 1488-27 years
Anne Boleyn- 16 December, 1496- 18 years
Princess Mary- 18 February, 1514- 1 year old
Frances Brandon- 16 July, 1512- 3 years
September 7
Catherine was upset. Aside from the fact that Henry had refused to call Jane Hudson back to court, no matter how many time Charles asked him to; she had just found out that her husband had signed the ridicules Act of supremacy that claimed Henry to be the only Supreme Head in Earth of the Church of England, now he was trying to convince her to sign it too. Catherine was just not having it.
"I had to sing it Catherine" Charles defended himself
"No you didn't. You have gone against God and all your beliefs" She yelled. Charles did not mean to upset her, he knew she would not take this easily, but he did not want to have her yelling because of the baby.
"Katie, I am Henry's best friend and lord president of the council, how do you think it would look like if I didn't sign" Charles said.
"I do not care, all I know is that you have gone against our beliefs" she was not yelling anymore, but she was still very upset
"Catherine, if you do not sign this oath, you would be committing treason, and the punishment is death" Charles said, his voice pleading "Catherine I really don't want to lose you, and I'm sure you do not want to leave Mary, Frances and this child motherless" Catherine was quiet
"Henry would never kill me" She said
"He has Thomas More in the tower" Charles yelled. Everyone knew Thomas was a great friend of Henry, many believed he might be spared, but many were not sure if Henry was still sane.
Catherine was quiet. She had heard about Thomas being in the towers and it had upset her greatly.
"Catherine love" Charles went on his knees so he could be on the same height level as her for she was sitting on a stool.
"Please I beg you sign the oath, we as a family can still practice our true religion in secret, but others must think we have reformed" He said
Catherine looked at him, her face unchanging. Charles figured he had stressed her enough for today and decided he'd try again later.
"I must return to court tonight, the queen is due to have her child soon and Henry wants everyone there for the birth of his son" Catherine nodded, her eyes on the floor. Charles kissed her forehead
"I love you, I hope you know it" He said
"I know, and I love you too" She said before giving him a peck on the lips.
"If anything happens send for me, I plan to return home once the queen gives birth" He said and Catherine nodded
"Be safe"
"I will be, and you have to make sure you are careful and please do not try to lift Frances" He warned. Catherine laughed. She was to go into her confinement in two days anyways, so she was already not doing much, Charles just worried too much.
"I'll be careful, I promise" She said and he kissed her again before leaving.
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Charles arrived at Greenwich Palace at nightfall; once he arrived he noticed the whole court was chaotic.
"What is the matter" He asked the nearest person
"The queen has gone into labor, the king is in his throne room" He said and Charles hurried of to meet Henry
"Charles" Henry greeted coming to meet him
"You're Majesty" Charles greeted
"My son is to be born soon, come let us celebrate" Henry said and Charles smiled. He was happy for his friend, but he was a bit sad that Henry did not care for the other child Catherine was carrying.
"If your majesty permits, I was hoping to return home once the Queen had the child, Catherine is close to birth also and I wanted to be there" He said
On a normal day Henry would have become angry, Catherine was having another man's child, why did he care if he was there or not, but that did not bother him today, he was too happy to worry about anyone
"Of course my friend, you may go" Henry said
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Catherine sat in her bed deep in thought, the act of succession on her table. She knew Charles had a point this afternoon. She really did not want to risk losing her life and leaving her children all alone, plus she was the wife of the duke of Suffolk, it would not look nice if he were to sign and she didn't, Catherine did not want to put Charles in danger either, she was so confused she did not know what to do. She kept thinking, she knew that Charles did not fully believe in the reformation, he had also promised the family can continue their religion in secret, but at the same time Catherine felt it wrong.
A few minutes passed by and Catherine finally got up, she slowly walked toward her desk. She sat down and picked up a quill. Catherine took a deep breath and she slowly signed her name. She had to do it for the safety of her family, surly God would understand.
Immediately Catherine dropped the quill, she felt a sharp pain go through her body. She let out a cry and in no time Lady Darrel was at her side
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Two hours had gone by and Anne was very determined to have her child, though the pain was overwhelming, she knew she had used all her power to bring the kings son into the world.
"You are doing well Anne, keep pushing" Mary said. She had recently just returned to court to help her sister during the birth of her child.
"It's so hard" Anne said
"I know" Mary said remembering the way she felt when she had her two children
Ann felt one more contraction and she pushed the baby out with all her might, soon she felt the baby slide out of her and her body relaxed.
"What is it?" She asked immediately. Even though she always claimed she carried the king's son, she knew there was a chance she carried a girl
"Your majesty has had a beautiful princess" Mary said and Anne put her head down, tired and a bit disappointed.
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Henry was ecstatic, Charles remembered the last he was this happy was when Catherine had given birth to Prince Henry, who did not live long at all.
Henry was laughing at a joke when one of Anne's ladies came into the room. Henry spotted her and he smiled
"Has the Queen had the child yet?" He asked
"Yes your majesty" she said
"Well" Henry asked anxiously
"The queen had has had a healthy girl" she said fearing his reaction.
Henry felt like someone had kicked him, but he did not let his smile fall. He got up and walked toward the girl
"I shall go see her" He said. Everyone bowed as Henry left the room
He tried to hide his disappointment as he entered the Anne's room; he saw her sitting in bed carrying their new child
"I'm sorry" She said. Henry shook his head
"If you can give me a healthy daughter then we can have a healthy son next" He said Ready to leave
"I named her Elizabeth" Anne said and Henry turned back to looked at her
"For your mother and mine" She said. She looked distressed and Henry felt bad. He walked towards her and kissed her forehead
"Elizabeth is a good name" He said
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Charles left very early in the morning. He knew it was a bit risky because it was still dark when he headed for home, but he couldn't get over the funny feeling that wanted him to get home fast. When he arrived, things were not as he left it, Immediately he entered his home he heard Catherine scream, Charles made his way up the stairs toward their chambers, upon getting there he saw the main maid Mrs. Jones standing outside his room door
"The duchess is in labor" She informed him, too anxious to even greet him properly, Charles really didn't care at this point
"For how long?" He asked
"About five hours, your grace" She told him. Charles was scared for his wife. He didn't remember Margaret being in labor for this long when she had Frances.
Charles waited outside his rooms and every time he heard Catherine scream, he got scared, it was nearing six hours now and there was still no sign of the child. Charles kept pacing around, until finally he started to pray for both his wife and child.
"Your grace" He heard a voice
"She has given birth, she's asking for you" Lady Darrel said
Charles got up so fast he basically ran into his room. He saw Catherine sitting up in bed holding a little bundle. Charles ignored the baby for a second and he kissed his wife passionately
"You had me so worried Catherine" He said. Catherine smiled. She was exhausted, but it was all worth it in the end because she carried in her arms a healthy child. One she loved so much already
"Look" Catherine said guiding Charles eyes to the baby in his wife's arms. He smiled when he saw bright blues stare back at him
"What is it?" He asked touching the babes face
"A boy" She said and Charles laughed as Catherine handed the child to him
"Charlie" He said remembering Frances naming the baby on his birthday
"Who knew Frances had a gift" Catherine said smiling at the view of her husband holding their child
"He's beautiful Catherine" Charles said kissing his wife again.
Yay! Little Elizabeth and Charlie are born. I hope you liked this chapter. I really love all the feedback I get that's why I try to update as fast as I can. Thank you all so much, you are the best.