Francis is alive, the monarchy is steady, and many enemies have been vanquished. Tragically, Francis' illegitimate son has passed. There is no longer a child of royal blood to inherit the throne, or is there? Enter young villager, Charlotte, who discovers she is the "miscarried" child of Mary and Francis. Adopting this life is a dangerous game. Secrets are kept, threats are coming.

When Mary Stuart, the young and headstrong Queen of Scotland, befriends Sebastian de Poitiers, the free-spirited bastard son of the French King, the course of history may be changed, forever.

In the days of Kings and Queens, Mary is sent away for her own protection. Coming back years later, will her love for Francis still be strong? Or will it crumple before them?

Canon Divergence - Mary doesn't sign away her claim to the English throne. Instead, her and Francis leave for Paris earlier than expected. Francis lives, but life still isn't easy for the two royals who rule over two countries and are trying not to lose themselves to French Court.

King Francis and Queen Mary ruled their countries successfully for years, even with a brewing war in their midst, but nothing could have prepare for parenthood.

[Summery update] AU in where Francis survives his illness and he Mary get to live the rest of their lives together. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Post the episode "Safe Passage". Mary Stuart leaves France and returns to Scotland for good. She takes back her kingdom. According to history, Mary marries her cousin and has a son named James. This poem provides insight into Mary's rocky relationship with her son.

...a new day dawns, far from this world. The day where Mary will finally see those she loves again.