What If Chapter 2

A/N: hope this tides ya'll over for a while. School is starting up again next week, so things will be a little hectic, but I'll try to update as quickly as possible. Please review:)

What would happen if Danielle and Henry were separated and didn't see each other for 10 years? Would the love still be there? Wedding bells? Children? What about a conspiracy on Henry's life, headed by a past enemy?

After a few more minutes of kissing, Henry reluctantly took Danielle to her new chambers. She walked with him, hand in hand and was so happy to finally be with him again. He walked her to her door and they said a sweet good night and she shut the door. About 15 minutes later, a maid entered.

"Hello, Lady. My name is Vanessa and I'm here to be your serving maid for the rest of the time you're here. Can I help you undress?"

Danielle nodded and the maid came to undress her. She undid the corset that she had on, and went into the washroom to set up a bath for her. Danielle sat in the tub and Vanessa bathed her. After she was finished, Danielle got out of the bath and Vanessa handed her a silk nightgown. After Danielle dismissed Vanessa, she heard another knock at her door. Probably Henry. She put on her robe and went to the door and opened it. There stood her future mother-in-law, former Queen Maire. Danielle bowed and she waved it off.

"Please, child. I'm no longer queen, so there is no need to bow to me. I just wanted to come and see you and say hello, and start to get to know you."

Danielle moved aside, and Maire came in and sat down on the lounge chair in Danielle's room. Maire patted the spot next to her on the chair, and Danielle sat down. For a few minutes, Danielle and the queen mother sat in silence. Maire just sat looking at Danielle very softly. After a few minutes, she spoke.

"Danielle, I know that Henry has proposed to you. And have you accepted?"

Danielle nodded, adding a smile at the end. That made Marie smile, briefly, and then her smile faded. She continued.

"Sweetheart, I know that Henry loves you with all his heart. And I know that you love him. You wouldn't be here if you didn't. Now, with Francis gone, I have watched Henry ascend the throne without you there. He was going through hell without you there to be his rock. I know that you aren't here for the title of queen, but I need to stress upon you, that is what you are about to become. You, Danielle de Barbarac, are about to become Queen of France. Do you think that you can handle that?"

Danielle looked at Marie and simply nodded. She didn't say anything, and with that response, Marie knew that the kingdom was in good hands. Henry had chosen someone who was beautiful and had a knowledgeable head on her shoulders. With that, Marie leaned forward, gave Danielle a hug and left the room. Danielle climbed into her bed and instantly fell asleep, dreaming of Henry.

The next morning, Danielle woke to find that Henry was sitting on her bed watching her sleep. She sat up and kissed him good morning.

"What are you doing here so early?" she asked.

"I just had to come in and talk to you. Then, I saw that you were still asleep, so I just sat here, watching you. I still can't believe you're back in my life. This was the last think I expected. I have been king for, 2 years now, and I have been pressured by the court to find a wife. Now, that I have, we need to get married."

So, the wedding plans were underway. After Henry made that statement, Danielle made him leave, and Vanessa came to help her get ready for the day. Henry waited in the sitting room of her chambers and 20 minutes later, Danielle came out dressed in a green gown, ready for the day to begin. Henry took her hand and they made their way down to breakfast. Along the corridor, they passed servants who bowed to Henry and Danielle, and finally they made it to the breakfast table. Marie was already there, and she stood up to embrace Danielle and her son.

"How did you sleep, my dear?" Marie asked Danielle.

"Just fine, thank you."

They sat down to eat. After breakfast, Danielle went with Marie while Henry went to the map room to meet with his advisors. Marie smiled as Henry kissed Danielle before he left.

"He is so much like his father. Then again, he is so different from Francis, as well. Like the fact Henry is so in love with you, and shows it no matter who is around. I love that about him. Francis loved me, but rarely showed it in public. Well, come my dear, we have a wedding to plan."

And with that, the two women headed off for the queen-mother's chambers. It was a little after noon, and Danielle was getting a headache from all the wedding plans. She never knew so much went into planning a wedding. Marie was getting a little frustrated too, but not at Danielle. She was getting frustrated with all the other people who were there, who weren't listening to Danielle. Anyway, at the moment Danielle thought she would scream, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in." said Marie.

Henry walked in and Danielle jumped up to hug him. She just held onto him, because whenever she hugged him, it seemed like the whole world just melted away and nothing else mattered except that they were in each other's arms. Henry smiled.

"Had a long morning?" he asked with a grin.

"Do you even have to ask?" she said wearily.

He laughed and the two sat on the love seat after Henry had kissed his mother on the cheek.

"How are the plans coming?" Henry asked.

"They're coming ok, it's just that some parts are quite frustrating. I didn't know how much was involved in planning a wedding!" Danielle said, while leaning back in the love seat.

All three of them started laughing, as lunch was brought in. They all had a good three hour lunch break, before Henry said he should probably be getting back to being King. He kissed Danielle and his mother before exiting the room.

After all the wedding plans had been finalized, Danielle went out into the garden. She loved the gardens of the palace, and just went out there to think. Think about how different her life was just a month ago. She was still living with the gypsies and she had no hope of ever seeing Henry again. Now, she was at the palace, Henry's fiancé, and about to be Queen of France in less than three weeks. How did her life change so dramatically in such a short amount of time? Suddenly, she felt strong harms take hold of her waist from behind. She glanced back to see Henry behind her, his head resting on her shoulder as she leaned back into his embrace.

"Happy?" he asked.

"I have never been this happy in my whole life. I think the only other time I have been this happy was the last time I talked with my father before he died. And the first time I met you, and when we had that day with the gypsies. Oh, can't forget about the time at Amboise. That was good too. All of the happy times in my life, except the one about my father, have been with you," she turned to face him, "You are my match, Henry. You are my life and love and I can't wait to marry you."

She held up her face and he leaned his head down and kissed her, just as the sun was setting. Someone, was watching the happy couple from afar. Her deep blue eyes burned with envy and jealousy. She would find a way to break up the happy couple if it was the last thing she ever did.

Well, hope you liked it! Who could the mystery woman be! Next chapter: the wedding and wedding night! Next chapter will be all happy. No bad things will happen till the chapter after that! Review! ThanksBrianna