Author's Note: Hi, I'm new to writing fanfiction. This is my first story, so please review and let me know what you think. Constructive criticism only please! This idea came to me one day, and so this story was born. Thanks to ReganX, who's a great help, and the best fanfic writer I've ever seen! And now, I'll stop babbling!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.
"No, no, my boy!"
The Queen's screams rent the air. Her ladies-in-waiting rushed into her bedchambers to see her clutching the bottom of her gown, which was stained crimson. Her ladies rushed into action, running for the midwife and Dr. Linacre. The doctor rushed in, followed by the midwives, and set about keeping the Prince inside the Queen's womb.
All their work was in vain. Not a half hour later, a perfectly formed child was ejected into the world, dead. A boy. The Queen cried in anguish as they carried the fragile, bloodstained body wrapped in a sheet, away from her, to be buried, though as the baby never drew a breath, let alone been christened, it couldn't be buried in sanctified ground. Anne's personal anguish mingled with fear, as she knew Henry would hear soon. She clutched at her pillows, her hands, the beautiful, long hands so praised by many white, clawlike as she cried in torment from her own personal hell. Faintly she heard her cousin, Lady Madge Sheldon, ask the doctor warily, "Dr. Linacre, did you prescribe the Queen herbs to be put in her wine?"
The doctor shook his head, a frown creasing his brow as he crossed the room in three strides, taking the goblet from Madge. He swilled the dregs of wine and herbs left in the bottom around, examining it. Everyone was so busy, some watching the doctor, others trying to quiet the shrieking Queen, no one noticed the King enter the room, a thunderous look on his face, as though prepared to shout. The doctor looked up, a grim look on his face, his words causing everyone's jaws to drop, and rendering the King speechless.
"It's pennyroyal. Someone put pennyroyal in Her Majesty's wine, with the intent of causing her to miscarry. Someone has murdered the Prince."
TBC
A/N: I know it was short, but it was just a prologue. Please read and review!