The Story of A Queen Chapter 10- Tragedy Never Ceases
Author's Note: I am soooo sorry for the extremely long deay. School has been so crazy. Here is the next chapter. The 11th is already written so please RandR if you want it posted.
1 month later
Mia wakes up and notices that Nicholas has already left. She hears something in the living area.
"Mama," a little voice calls. Mia gets up and walks into the living room and sees that Trevor is standing in his crib.
"Mama," He says again as he reaches for her. Mia isn't quite sure whether she should respond to him calling her mama.
"No Trevor," Mia says as she points to herself, "Mia."
"Mama," he says as he starts to cry and continues to reach for her. Mia sighs and picks him up. He stops crying when she picks him up. She decides to talk to her grandmother about this situation. She goes out into the hallway and knocks on her grandmother's door. Clarisse answers.
"Good morning Mia, and Trevor," She says happily, "Come in."
"Did you sleep well?" Mia asks as she walks into the room and hands Trevor to Clarisse.
"Very well, thank you. How is grandma's little boy today?" Clarisse says as she kisses Trevor's forehead. Trevor laughs in reply.
"There is a small problem," Mia says in a concerned tone.
"What is it darling?" Clarisse asks as she goes and sits behind her desk.
"Mama," Trevor says as he reaches for Mia.
"That's the problem," Mia says as she takes him from Clarisse.
"I see," Clarisse says as she realizes Mia's predicament, "Mia it isn't uncommon for this to happen. From his point of view, you are his mother now."
"I don't know if I should let him continue calling me that, though. He's been doing it for about 2 weeks now. And let me tell you, he has learned so many words in the past two weeks," Mia says.
"Mia, I think you and Nicholas need to have a chat as to what you are going to have him call you. It seems that he has his mind made up though," Clarisse replies, "After all, he is your legally adopted son."
"I guess your right. I should talk to Nick," Mia replies as she gets up to leave.
"Alright darling, I'll see you later," Clarisse says.
"Bye gamma," Trevor says as he waves at her.
"Bye, my angel," Clarisse replies and waves back.
"Bye grandma," Mia says as she leaves the room. She heads over to her office. Charlotte is waiting for her.
"Good Morning Mia," Charlotte says with a smile.
"Good Morning Charlotte," Mia says as she walks over to her desk, "Do you want to go see Charlotte for a few minutes?" She says to Trevor. He reaches for Charlotte.
"Good morning Trevor," Charlotte says as she takes him from Mia.
"So what do we have for today?" Mia asks as she begins looking at a few documents on her desk.
"Oh, not much. No meetings scheduled for today," Charlotte replies.
"Mama," Trevor says as he reaches for her. Mia sighs and takes him.
"That's good. Do you know what Nicholas' schedule is like today?" Mia asks.
"He should be finished in a few hours he had to leave the castle this morning for a meeting," Charlotte answers.
"Alright, could you please let him know that I would like to talk with him when he has time?" Mia says.
"Of course, I will be back in a few minutes," Charlotte says as she leaves. The head security guard runs into the office.
"Your majesty," the guard says in respect.
"Hi James, is there a problem?" Mia says worriedly.
"It seems that King Nicholas has been in an accident," the guard says solemnly.
"What?" Mia replies trying to hold back her tears.
"He was on his way to a meeting with Spain in the Rodolph Castle in East Genovia when the car was ambushed by an assassinator and their accomplices. All of them are in custody with the police force. They were following nearby," James explains carefully. Tears are falling down Mia's face slowly as she listens to his words.
"And Nicholas?" Mia asks in dread of the answer.
"He was taken immediately to the hospital by air. It seems that he was shot during this ambush, but we aren't sure of the details yet. All I know is that he is being cared for as we speak," James replies in a mournful voice. Mia looks over at Trevor who is happily playing with toys.
"I need to go there now," Mia says in a gentle voice as she picks up Trevor and then heads straight to her grandmother's suite, tears flowing the whole way there. She tries to wipe them as she knocks on the door. The maid opens the door for her and lets her in. Mia walks back to the office where her grandmother is seated.
"Mia, darling, what's wrong?" Clarisse asks worriedly when she sees her granddaughter's tear-strained face.
"It's Nicholas. There was an attempted assassination on him and the Spanish leaders," Mia replies trying to hold back her tears.
"Oh, darling I'm so sorry," Clarisse replies as she covers her mouth. She too is now trying to hold back tears.
"He is being cared for now, we need to go to the hospital," Mia replies still trying to keep her composure.
"Leave Trevor with the nanny, let's go," Clarisse says authoritatively. They are soon in the car on the way to the hospital. Mia is sitting on the side staring out the window as the tears fall down her cheek.
"Mia," Clarisse says in a soft voice, her grandmother voice. Mia looks over at her with tears in her eyes.
"Everything is going to be alright," Clarisse says gently as she places a hand on Mia's.
"Grandma, I can't lose him. His daughter can't lose him. I need him, and so does Trevor," Mia replies through her tears.
"I know Mia," Clarisse replies. "But you need to stay strong for this little one and Trevor," Clarisse says as she places Mia's hand on the round bulge of Mia's stomach. Mia smiles as she looks down at her stomach.
"No matter what happens when we get there, you will always have a part of Nicholas with you. Living through your daughter," Clarisse says comfortingly.
"Thank you grandma," Mia says as she wipes the tears from her eyes and hugs Clarisse. They arrive at the hospital and walk up to the front desk. The press is crowding the halls waiting for them to arrive, and to get a glimpse of the Queen and former queen. Security shields them off as they lead Mia back to the room where Nicholas is at. A doctor is waiting there for her.
"He is not doing well, your majesty. He lost a lot of blood. We have done everything we can, but the bullet is lodged in a cavity of his brain and it can't be retrieved," the doctor replies, "You can go in and see him now if you would like. And I'm sorry your majesty." He smiles softly at her and then opens the door. Mia slowly walks in and sees Nicholas with a bandage around his head stained with blood and around one of his arms. Tears begin to fall down her face as she makes her way next to him. She takes his hand in hers. He squeezes it softly and opens his eyes.
"Hey," Mia says quietly as she wipes the tears from her face and smiles at him.
"Hey," he says raspily.
"How do you feel?" Mia asks as tears continue falling down her face. He tries to move and winces.
"Not the best I've ever felt. Nowhere near ready to go out and work on my archery," he replies. Mia laughs softly at this and she begins to tear up again.
"Mia, darling don't cry," He say softly. Mia looks away and wipes her tears.
"Nicholas, you can't leave me," Mia says quietly through her tears.
"Mia, I love you more than anything. I want you to know that," Nicholas says quietly as he caresses her hand.
"I can't do this alone Nicholas," she says as she places a hand on her stomach.
"I believe you can make it through anything. You are going to be a wonderful mother to this baby girl," Nicholas says softly as he smiles.
"And you are going to be a wonderful father. You are going to be here for her Nicholas. Nicholas, tell me that you are going to be here," Mia says as she becomes more upset.
"Mia, darling don't do this to yourself," Nicholas replies wearily.
"Nicholas, don't do this to me," Mia says as she cries.
"Darling, I love you and Trevor and our little girl so much. Please always remember that. You are a wonderful queen and a wonderful mother. I will love you forever and always. You will always be the queen of my heart," Nicholas replies slowly as he winces in pain. Mia looks at him with tears in her eyes. She kisses him softly on the lips and tears fall from her eyes onto his face, "I love you too my handsome king." She comes out of this by a sudden beeping sound and she presses the doctor call button. A few minutes after trying to revive him, everyone walks out of the room. James has his arm wrapped around her as they all walk out to the car. Clarisse gets in beside her and embraces her.
"I'm so sorry Mia," Clarisse says softly. Mia continues to cry softly all the way to the castle. She is led up to the Queen's suite by her grandmother who stays with her, Mia goes straight to sleep on the couch with tear-stained cheeks and a broken heart.