November 2, 1517-Isabella

When will people realize that I'm dying from lumps not poisoning as it was rumored that Catherine did to get rid me for good. I know it is not poisoning because the lumps I have been the very same that killed Mama. I know I will not get better. The lumps are a painful reminder of that I'm dying slowly and painfully like my poor Mama. I am too weak to fight even more and I think this shall be my last day on this earth.

Isabella blinked as to wipe the tear away after the doctor had informed her that she does not have much time longer after falling down on the stairs. She cannot believe that her lumps in the breast are slowly eating her alive. Just mere months ago, Isabella and Henry had met the person who promised that she could survive with the herbs.

It seems only worked for a short time.

Isabella frowned at the thought. She does not accept her fate.

You knew that you wouldn't live too much longer since last year. It's miracle that you did live that long.

She cannot believe the fact that she did so much in her short of twenty-seven years. Growing up with Henry, leaving the court too many times, losing her mother, the fire destroyed her home, returning to court, became lovers, leaving the court once again, which it soon became too many to count. She moaned as she thought about how she lived a regretful life. She should not hurt Catherine by all this meaningless love as it ends up the fact that she and Henry are never together.

I should just back away from Catherine and Henry's marriage and let my Papa find me a husband. Now, all because of me, they do not have any male heir.

Once again, she blinked to fight the tears away, which she knew that Catherine is secretly celebrating her incoming death, that now she could try again to produce a male heir. Sighing at the thought how she wanted to send an apology letter to Catherine to acknowledge that she was selfish for thinking that she could have Henry all for herself. She stirred in her blankets which she called for Maud to fetch the paper and quill which Maud did without asking twice. She proceeds to write a letter of apology to Catherine.

"Your Majesty, I want to issue you a formal apology for being selfish and foolish for thinking that I could have Henry all for myself. Now, I realize that I'm deeply mistaken. I apologize for all the behavior that I acted that give you harm. You do not have to forgive me as I expected for you not to be, but I just want to make peace with you. I wish you nothing but many healthy sons in future. Sincerely Yours, Lady Isabella Parr."

She quickly closed the letter.

"Maud, Do not send this letter until I officially died."

Maud nodded as she took the letter into her hands which she placed them on the table nearby.

"Bella, His Majesty is requesting to see you," said Isabella's father upon entering the bedchamber. Isabella shook her head, "No. Inform His Majesty that we are done. I don't want another cure for this lumps. Leave me in peace." Her father nodded which he acknowledged her desire not to see Henry.

"You may not want to see His Majesty but will you be willing to see Katie, Will, and Nan?" asked Maud calmly. Isabella frowned, she knew that it very likely that it's her last chance to see her half sibling once again. She does not have much of time left that now the lumps are slowly eating her fragile body. She shook her head to show her agreement. Maud left the room for a minute to fetch Catherine, William, and Anne.

"Izzy! You look so pale!" exclaimed Catherine upon entering her bedchamber. Isabella weakly smiled at her, "I know, dear. I just want to say goodbye to you."

"Why? Are you leaving us again?" asked Catherine worriedly.

Isabella proceeds to comfort her as she hated seeing her favorite sibling becoming upset. She cannot cope the fact that she will never see her alive again.

"Katie, This time, I will be gone forever, but I will be in your heart forever. Promise that you will remember that I love you very much."

Catherine frowned, at age just five. She understood that her half-sister will never come back.

"I promise, Izzy. I will always remember that you love me." She proceeds to hug her which Isabella just let the tears roll down her cheeks.

She went through with William and Anne, which they were sitting on her bed which Maud decided to lift some sorrow.

"Isabella, If I give birth to another daughter in six months, I will name her Isabella in your honor. What you think about it?"

Isabella's eyes went wide with an excitement of the news that her stepmother is expecting another child.

"I will be so honored. May be little Isabella grow up into a wise young woman, just like Katie and Nan."

Maud smiled as she was pleased with Isabella's answer. She hoped that she is having a girl. Isabella sighed which she felt the wave of exhaustion which Maud scatted her children out the room so she could rest. After a couple of hours of resting, Isabella was wakened by her father.

"It's His Majesty. He demands to see you at this instant. I think you should let him so he wouldn't bother you once again."

Isabella nodded as this moment, she was ready for him. She cannot die without seeing Henry for one more time. Henry hasted entered the room which he held her cold hand.

"My Issie, why you must become weak?"

Isabella sighed as she did not want to deal with staying alive.

"The lumps is more violent than I originally thought. Falling down the stairs is my final straw. I can't fight anymore. It's painful. Death is precious for me right now. However, I can't die…" She took a shallow breath which Henry became anxious that she would die in front of him. She fluttered her eyes once again.

"Henry, I had lived a sinful life. I loved you. I still do now, but it was wrong of me for tearing you away from your wife, even it is my mama's fault. No what how much we want to be. We can't be King Henry VIII and Queen Isabella, maybe in another life but not this life. Now…"

Henry fought back his tears, it was time. Isabella is right. No what how much he desired. Isabella can never be Queen. He was about to speak, but Isabella opened her eyes once again.

"I want you to be a better husband and good father for Mary and your future children. I want you to treat Catherine as yours only. Now, please fetch priest as I am ready for last rites."

Henry began to weep which he just squeezed her hand as he promised her that he will be a better person. He quickly ordered the priest. Maud and Thomas entered with the priest quickly which the priest did his last rites. Isabella looked at Henry, Maud, and Thomas which she looked at them which she smiled and took last breath. It leaves them heartbroken.


November 14, 1517-Henry

My beautiful Isabella. She's gone… Too is her father. The lumps killed her. Isabella…Now how could he be happy that she is cold in her grave. He walked to the window to watch the burial of Isabella. As Isabella was not a part of Royal Family, he was not allowed to attend her funeral. He just covered his eyes as he did not want to cry anymore. He already shed a lot of tears over lost his mistress. Deciding that he can't take it more. He strolled down the hallway which he went into his privy bedchamber where he cried even more by just thinking of Isabella's beauty.

"Come on Henry. Come dance with me! It's time to be merry!" screamed Isabella as she dragged Henry's hand. The ballroom was beautifully decorated. Henry smiled as he danced with her. She was perfectly healthy and beautiful, no ugly lumps on her breasts. The music was so lively that Isabella was dancing so happily. Forgetting all the realities, he just kept focusing on her by remembering of her appearances. After the music ended, Isabella was out of breath which she laughed, "It's our song, remember when we are like seven years old, we snuck into the Christmastide dance?" Henry grinned in a fact that he does remember sneaking into the dance with Isabella. Isabella's smiling ended suddenly when she saw her mother coming forth. "Ella, is that you?" Isabella nodded which she was at peace with everyone, "Mama?" Isabella's mother smiled in happiness which she saw Henry standing next to her. "I'm sorry for the pain that I caused, Ella."

"You did bring us pain for hiding the letters away from me."

"I'm sorry. It was foolish of me. I should not have torn you away Henry. I hope you forgive me, Ella."

Isabella smiled which she hugged her mother, "I forgive you. I love you and I had missed you."

Henry stood there awkwardly, but Isabella turned her attention back to him, "Now, the music is about to start again. I fear your time is up, but I want to remind you that I still love you." Henry proceeds to speak, but Isabella had grabbed her mother's hand which she faded into light.

Henry woke up by hearing the music. Confused, he walked down the hallway to the music which he reached the end by the door. He slowly opened the door. It was a young woman playing the harp to Princess Mary. Mary was screaming with delight to hear the wonderful music. Henry, knowing it is signed from Isabella.

"Your Majesty!" exclaimed the young woman. Henry scooped Mary into his arms which he chuckled. "Never fear. Your music is beautiful, what is your name?" The woman smiled, "Anne Boleyn, Your Majesty." Henry smiled, "Call me Henry, Mistress Boleyn." Anne chuckled, "Then we are equal, call me Anne." Henry nodded, "May I hear more music. I hope Mary grows up to become a talented harper, just like you." Anne nodded, "I will make sure she will, Henry." Henry looked at his beautiful daughter which he knew that she will grow up to become a grand Queen someday. ~


A/N: So yeah. That it is! I hope it is not too sad and enjoyed this story as much I had written it. I am VERY aware that Henry VIII did not meet Anne Boleyn until 1526 but I only put there for just storyline's sake so don't yell at me for the inaccuracy. I want to thank all the readers for reading and providing me feedback. It had been a lot of fun going on this journey with you all!

UPDATE: 10/23/16: I'm working on the spinoff of this story based on Isabella's mother, Lady Anne FitzBaough. It's titled under The Dancing Love. Feel free to check out if you're interested (: