Six weeks later in Italy:

The people booed and threw stones and bricks at the King of France as he was dragged up some wooden stairs that led to a rope. The Vatican has no choice but to sentence him to hang, with the letter he sent to Tea blackmailing her to kill the King of England matching other letters he had written and what the noble told them about him letting slip whilst drunk that he wanted the King of England to be killed so he could rule both nations, it was enough evidence to prove his guilt in their eyes.

They sent mercenaries to invade the French palace and arrest the King and brought him to Italy were he would be hanged in front of other royalty from all over the world.

Atem was there, watching from the back wearing a hooded cloak. Seto was with him too. He wanted to personally see the Henry get hung, he didn't trust anyone in this world.

"I'm the King of France" he shouted, "you can't do this to me"

The two men who held him pushed him onto his knees and made sure the rope was tied around his neck. There was a Bishop present sent by the Vatican to make sure that Henry was hung for his crime.

He stood before the King of France, "you have been found guilty of blackmail and attempted murder, may god have mercy on your soul"

The Bishop nodded at the man at the crank. The crank was pulled and the King of France was no more. His neck broke in and instant and everyone cheered. It appeared no one seemed to like him.

"Come on, lets go before anyone recognises us" Atem said as him and Seto walked away from the crowds.

"What now?" Seto asked as they walked through the streets. "Who will rule France now?"

"I'm not sure" Atem sighed, "they obviously did not have a son so it depends if there's another male heir in the family, if not then James could technically take the throne when he's old enough until then there would need to be a regent, Tea perhaps or her mother depending on wether the Vatican think the current Queen had any idea what Henry was doing behind her back, she'll probably be questioned soon"

There was a horse and carriage waiting for them to take them back to the port. Even though there were other Royals and nobles here to watch the King of France's execution he didn't want to stay any longer and attract any attention, being the man that the King of France was trying to murder and all.

Once they arrived at the port they paid there way back to England. It was such a relief to know that Tea would be coming back to court soon. He'd go and fetch her himself and bring her back and perhaps after regaining her reputation at court they could go away for a while, just him and Tea and James if she desired.

The next day with Tea:

"Atem said the Vatican are happy to announce that my name has been cleared and I can return to English Court. Atem is coming himself to fetch me in two days time" Tea said with a smile as she read the letter aloud to Mai and Joey.

"I knew the King would clear your name" Joey grinned, "he never backs down from anything" Mai added with a giggle.

Tea folded up the letter, "I am thankful for everything you have done for me, I'm a little sad I'm leaving now"

Mai smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder, "it's not like were never going to see each other again, you can come and visit whenever you want and not to mention Francesca and James haven't met yet, I'm sure they'll become good friends"

"Yeah" Tèa said, she was couldn't wait to see how much James had grown but hopefully not too much that she wouldn't recognise him.

"I'm going down to the cove to catch us some dinner" Joey said and kissed his wife on the cheek.

Francesca was sitting on a rug by the fireplace playing with some blocks. Mai went over to the child and kissed the top of her head. Tea stared at them, wondering if she'd ever have a daughter, her own little Princess.

Mai walked over to a empty basket that was on the kitchen side, "Wait I can fetch the clean washing in" Tea said walking over to her.

Mai raised an eyebrow, "The Queen of England doing laundry eh?"

"I'm in a good mood" Tea chuckled, "and besides it's the least I can do since you've kept me hidden here for the past few months"

Two days later:

"But my King heavy snow has been predicted" Mahad tried to argue as Atem's servants prepared the carriage.

Atem chuckled, "you really believe what these fortune tellers say?" Atem looked up at the sky which seemed to be clear, "besides it doesn't look like it's going to snow"

Mahad sighed holding his forehead, "won't you at least take some guards or Seto?"

"Seto has some business of his own and I don't want to take guards with me, it'll attract too much attention, I'm armed and the couch driver is with me" Atem assured him pulling out his sword.

"Then perhaps I could come—"

"I'm leaving you in charge" Atem said with a grin. Mahad blinked, "your making me acting regent?"

Atem nodded, "well your one of my closest friends, almost like family really and your a noble lord no one can argue with that. Don't let me down Mahad and make sure James is safe"

Mahad shut the carriage door as Atem climbed in, "I'll do my best, your majesty"

Atem nodded and the carriage rolled from the palace courtyard. Atem let out a deep sigh, he felt a little nervous, he hadn't seen Tea in so long he didn't know wether he could contain himself, he just wanted to kiss her, hold her and make love to her. He missed her smile, to see her smile was like to feel the sun on a warm day.

He would have to contain himself though, she would want to see James first, understandably, but then after he'd show her how much he had missed her!

Author's Notes: Hmm a prediction for Snow? I wonder what will happen? Urgh I was called into work for an all day shift today instead of my original 4 hours, it's not like I don't mind but It's just annoying when it's last minute! Anyway hope everyone has a good weekend and next chapter will be up by Sunday.