Okay guys, I watched S3x08 today and it was like getting punched in the face when the 'coffin scene' came on because it kicked in that Francis is dead. I was half expecting for Francis to sit up in the coffin and be like… "Hey, I am back" If only that happened. Anyway I am going to carry on this story for now but I am not getting any Reviews so then I know if you guys like it or if anyone is watching so PLEASE REVIEW. If I get no reviews then I won't carry on L#Frary xoxox
Once the Physician had arrived to treat Lady Stella Bruce, Mary joined the festival out in the garden with the children; they hadn't spoken much and were in dreadful shock as she was however Mary had discovered their names. The girl's name is Sophia and her younger brother's name is Alexander. Mary knew that Claude had mentioned boat making in one of the tents; Mary knew the children needed a distraction. As she entered the colourful bannered tent with both children hand in hand beside her; every subject and child bowed for their Queen. Mary was of course used to being bowed to but not as fiercely and stern as this before her. Francis soon approached her; breaking the honourable silence.
"Where have you been, darling?" Francis asked looking down at the children gripping her under-skirt tightly. Mary didn't know what to say to her husband; of course she would tell Francis later but she could not announce the terrible situation to everyone seeing as all eyes were on her. Mary had decided to listen to Catherine for once… Only once.
"Catherine wished to speak to me and then I found the children." Mary knew people near her where listening. "The poor dears were lost and got themselves a little upset so I thought some boat making would cheer them up." Mary tried to explain Sophia's and Alexander's tear stained faces. Some people laughed and others looked pitiful for the children but then Mary saw Lord Bruce approaching her.
"My Queen." Lord Bruce bowed briefly. "I hope they haven't been naughty; they should be with their Mother." Lord Bruce said sternly; glaring at the children; their grip on Mary's hand only got tighter.
"No, they are delightful children." Mary smiled as nicely as possible at the man responsible for the scene she had just found.
"I can take them now." Lord Bruce was getting impatient by the minute. The children stepped back; obviously reluctant.
"I want to stay with the Queen." Sophia spoke for the first time and her brother nodded enthusiastically. Lord Bruce only glared for he could not have his way when the Queen was present.
"Well, I guess that's settled then. If that is alright with you, Lord Bruce?" Mary mocked.
"Of course." Lord Bruce snapped and snarled. Mary decided some fresh air would help the siblings for their father was in the boat tent; Francis followed.
"Why don't you go play with the skipping rope over there?" Mary pointed to the other children down by the lake however the two children looked a little scared. "I will be right here; I promise." Mary reassured.
"Will you come play with us?" Alexander asked.
"In a minute; go on!" Mary smiled. "I will be there in a little while." The siblings trotted off hand in hand.
"You will be a marvellous Mother, Mary." Francis complimented.
"Let's hope so." Mary wasn't sure she would ever be a mother again; even though her child was not yet born she was still a mother and couldn't bear the thought of losing her child again. "I'm not sure I ever will be." Mary lent her head on Francis's chest and he wrapped his arm around her.
"You will, I promise." Francis will never let Mary lose hope. "Are you going to tell me where you really were?" Francis could tell when Mary was covering up a situation.
"I will but later… Have you seen Annabel?"
"No… I can't believe you didn't confide in me about your sister." Francis sounded hurt but only tightened his grip on Mary against his chest and kissed her head.
"I am sorry… I guess we shall have to discuss that later as well." Mary pulled out of the embrace. "Come on we better go and join society."
King and Queen trotted off into the bundle of Lords and Ladies around the garden however Mary kept a close eye on Sophia and Alexander.
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"Who's first?" Annabel asked leaning on her tall bow as Bash went to get the arrows of the target.
"Me." Bash retorted.
"What happened to ladies first?" Annabel said hands on hips with a defiant look just like Mary.
"That moto doesn't exist in France." Bash said sarcastically; he was beginning to feel like himself and his young age. He has been so busy and focused and France he forgot what it feels like to laugh.
"I guess manners don't either." Annabel said as Bash was shooting his arrow making him smile but not enough for him to miss the centre.
"Alright, what do you want to know?" Annabel said annoyed that Bash hit the centre.
"How old are you?" Bash thought he would start with the basics.
"I am seventeen… How old are you?" Annabel answered while shooting the centre of the target just as perfectly well as Bash.
"Twenty-two." Bash answered. The game went on like this asking simple questions however they got so engrossed in their conversation the two forgot about the actual game. Before either of them knew it they were drinking wine on a bench in the training court.
"So where have you been?" Bash asked. "If you haven't been in Edinburgh."
"I went to a convent like Mary and stayed as a nurse. It was near the Scottish borders so I healed the wounded or did all I could for them…" Annabel sounded a little upset. "Then Jeffery came for me and here I am. What about you? Have any plans for the future?"
"I plan on getting a divorce." Bash said.
"A divorce?!" Annabel laughed with wine in her mouth. "Well, I guess it makes sense. You are old enough." Annabel shrugged.
"Is that a bad thing? That I am a married man… well have been." Bash grabbed the wine bottle of Annabel and took a gulp.
"No, of course not; I am just curious what happened?" Annabel stated.
"Well we weren't actually meant to get married. Kenna was my father's mistress and wanted a husband so he forced me to marry her and then… I became Kings Deputy and I was always at work. Next thing I know she packs her bags to go to become the King Antoine's mistress!"
"You married Kenna? One of Mary's ladies in waiting?" Annabel asked.
"Yes. Yes, I did."
"I hate her. She is so mean! Did you know she used to bully me because I'm a bastard when I was little? That's why I began archery. Also she is so bloody needy!" Annabel said angered. "She always used to say how she was better than me and how she was going to marry rich men…" Annabel began to laugh. "Then she became a mistress! Well I guess she didn't turn out all that good, did she?" Both Bash and Annabel were laughing now. Annabel was laughing at the fact that Kenna always talked about herself and how she was going to be 'Rich and beautiful' then she gave her body away! As for Bash he was laughing at Annabel laughing and really how funny Kenna's life had turned out.
"Yes, that does sound like Kenna." Bash chuckled. "She bullied you?"
"If anyone should know what it's like to be a bastard; it's you… Every time I fired an arrow I would imagine all the names and pushes I got although it wasn't just Kenna though… Did she just give you up?" Annabel asked; Bash just nodded dumbly as he drank wine.
"Is she stupid or something? … I would never do that to you." Annabel said without thinking and then silence erupted over the once relaxed atmosphere that was now awkward.
Bash didn't know what to say. What could he say? So he just stared in front of him. The sun was shining brightly. It must only be mid-day all the laughter from the distance was heard; it was really that quiet.
"I didn't mean it like that, Bash. I… I just meant she was stupid to let go a partner for life like you for..." Annabel never got the chance to finish her sentence as Bash's lips collapsed on Annabel's lips; it took her by surprise so much so that she didn't respond so Bash pulled away.
"I'm sorry; I shouldn't have done that, Annabel." Bash got up and began walking up the bank while Annabel sat there watching him.
Bash felt like a fool and naïve until he heard his name being called; he turned at the top to see Annabel running up the bank to him. "Bash!" Annabel stopped in front of him.
"I'm sorry Annabel… Let's just forget that happened." Bash said only for Annabel to stroke his cheek lovingly then kiss him caringly and sweetly.
"I thought…" Bash asked a little surprised at today's events; he had only just met Annabel.
"You took me by surprise, that's all." Annabel smiled then walked off leaving Bash stunned.
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Francis stood by Lord Duncan and his men; they were previously talking of the clans and their ideas with Mary but then the children dragged the Queen into a game of football.
"She is admiring, isn't she? The children adore her. Our Queen has many qualities." Dougal said one of the clan members.
"Indeed. Mary is very determined to help every Scot and to be the best Queen she can be." Francis complimented on his wife who was not twirling around with some little girls.
"I am positive she shall. Her spirit only encourages us to beat the English; they have taken advantage too many times." Lord Duncan said.
"And we shall discuss the revolution tomorrow but for now we carry on with the day's events or else my sister Claude shall kill me." Francis laughed with the Lords before he was afraid they would not like the King of France but now he feels that's quite the opposite.
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