Title: Joint wives.
Author: PrinceBrennonTudor
Summary: What would have happened if someone made it their mission to save Anne and told Henry just to have two wives? What would happen to England with two royal wives? Will there ever be an heir?
Disclaimer: I do not own the Tudors. But the story idea is mine.
Author's note: Ok thinks for all the reviews and support. Unlike what some people think I didn't ask that question to get more reviews. I just wanted to know your true option. And to all the people who commented saying that it sounds unrealistic it is a FANFICTION! It doesn't have to be realistic. Oh and sorry this took so long school got really busy.
P.S: Anne and Jane are both about three months pregnant.
I got so excited for this chapter that I didn't have time to have my friend check grammar. So please ignore bad grammar.
Chapter 8
Whitehall palace
7 September 1536
Princess Elizabeth couldn't wait till tonight. There was to be a grand feast in honor of her birthday. Today she was a big girl she was three. Her mama said soon she would start her formal lessons soon so she can be as educated as any princess should be. When she awoke this morning she found at the end of her bed a new doll wearing a light blue silk gown. She loved it and Lady Bryan told her she should thank her parents when she saw them for breakfast. Elizabeth promised that she would since it was the right thing to do. Once she was dressed in a yellow gown and a white cap Lady Bryan lead her to her father's apartment where she was to eat breakfast with them.
When they arrived to the apartment the herald announced Elizabeth "Her highness, the Princess Elizabeth." Elizabeth and Lady Bryan cross the threshold and curtsied. When Elizabeth looked up with a smile on her face about to run over to her parents when she noticed she they wasn't alone. She noticed The Lady of England was also with them siting at the table beside her father. Anne stood up and held open her arms for her daughter to run into them. Elizabeth laughed and ran to her mother and Anne picked her up and spun her around." Hello my darling girl, happy birthday!" "Thank you for the doll mama. And you to papa." She added hastily when Henry appeared at Anne's side and help Anne put Elizabeth down. "Anne you must be careful," Henry whispered. Then he turned to his daughter," happy birthday my jewel." He lifted her up and Elizabeth hugged him around his neck. "Thank you papa, I love my new doll." Henry took Elizabeth to the table and placed her in her seat and sat next to her. "And will you not say hello to your step-mother?" asked her father. Elizabeth took a look at Jane and in a neutral tone addressed her. "Good morning my lady step- mother." Jane smiled at Elizabeth and said hello back. "I have a gift for you Elizabeth." Jane said. She signaled to her sister who carried over another doll similar to the one her parents gave her. Dorothy Seymour handed Elizabeth the doll before she curtsied and returned to her spot beside Jane's chair. Elizabeth stared at the doll it was blonde and had on a pink gown. The gown was less elaborate then the one her parents gave her. But the doll was still pretty.
"I thank you very much your majesty." Said Elizabeth gravely as a woman beyond her years. "You are welcome Elizabeth." The king signaled for the servants to start to serve breakfast. As they ate Anne made small chat with her daughter as Henry was talking to Jane about her a visit to Wolfhall the court was going to have next week. Elizabeth talked with her mother about the French ambassador she was going to meet also that night. "Will I have a new gown for tonight mama?" Anne smiled and nodded yes. Elizabeth let out a sequel of delight. She loved new clothes especially the one's her mother made they were the prettiest. "But you don't get to see them till tonight." Anne Added. Elizabeth grumped to herself that, that wasn't fair causing the king to laugh at his daughter for she was so like him when he was that age.
As they eat Elizabeth noticed her mother pushed her eggs towards the edge of her plate. Elizabeth was confused because she knew mother loved eggs. "Mama why aren't you eating your eggs? Aren't they good, don't you like eggs still?" Anne hesitated answering her daughter. Henry and her hadn't plan on tell Elizabeth that she was pregnant till the end of her visit. Anne turned to Henry who nodded his approve. Anne turned to her daughter and smiled "I not eating the eggs sweetheart because the smell makes me feel sick." "Why does the smell make you feel sick? Are you ill mama?" "No sweetheart, I'm not ill I'm pregnant. You're going to have a little baby brother or sister in about six months." Elizabeth let this sink in. While she would to have a little sibling to play with she didn't want someone who will take her place in her parent's affections.
"How would you like that sweetheart a new playmate?" Asked King Henry. "I don't know papa. Elizabeth said. Would you love him more than me? "Oh no sweetheart you are my jewel. I could love another child more then you." "Then I am very excited papa." Elizabeth said. Jane turned to the Elizabeth and smiled "I am also with child Elizabeth, so you will have a little brother from me in seven months." She said with s smug smile on her face. Anne was about to say that Jane might not have a son when Henry cut in. "Lady Bryan, please take the princess back to the nursery. Lady Bryan came forward and dipped a curtsey before taking Elizabeth hand and leading her back to the nursery to let the adults to talk.
Same day
Thomas Seymour's apartments.
Thomas Seymour sat in his rooms with a glass of wine in his hand thinking. Jane was pregnant and this could be the making of his family or the ruin of she failed. And there was the little matter of Anne being pregnant. When Jane found out and came running crying to the family they were less than sympathetic. Only married to the king for a few months and he already starting to stray. It's one thing if he took a mistress but to go back to his other wife's bed that was a major problem. If Anne had a son before Jane did. The king might believe his marriage to Anne valid and he might annul his marriage Jane. So there was only one solution he must get rid of Anne. But he couldn't do it alone he needed help. But who could he trust there were spies everywhere at court.
As Thomas pondered this one of his servants entered and bowed. "My Lord, there is a man who is here to see you." Thomas stood from is chair and asked "Who is it?" The servant looked embarrassed looked down before he answered. "I'm sorry my lord h refused to give me his name but insist that it's important. Thomas nodded his head and the servant led in a hooded man. Thomas signaled for his servant to leave and he turned back to the hooded man. "Who are you and what do you want?" "I someone who believes I can help you out. I believe when can work together and solve the problem that stands in your sister's way of her true title of queen."
Thomas stepped closer to the hooded man. "And what do you mean by that?" He asked. Thomas could see the Man gave a small wicked smile. "I mean getting rid of the king's whore, the witch Anne Boleyn forever." Now Thomas smiled wickedly he went over to desk and poured two glasses of wine. "And how do you intend to do her in?" "Well my lord I believe the court is going to visit your family home in a week. That would be the perfect time to get rid of her now and forever." Thomas passed the man one of the wine goblets and raised his glass to him. After he took a drink he spoke. "And what do I call you my new friend?" The man through back his hood and said "Call me Brereton."
Same Night
Queen Anne's room
Princess Elizabeth stood in her mother's room's trying to decide what she would wear for her birthday celebration. For a birthday gift Elizabeth's mother had the seamstresses make six gowns for her. Her choose was between two gowns. One of red crimson and the other of dark blue silk. Elizabeth took a look at her mother. Her mother wore a gown of dark blue silk. She decided she would wear a matching gown. "I want to wear the blue one." She said. Her ladies maids came over and dressed her in the gown. After her ladies dressed her and put on a pearl necklace from her father she looked at herself in the mirror. She liked what she saw. A young lady was staring back at her, a lady who was a princess of one of the world's greatest powers.
Anne looked at her daughter and felt like crying. It was only three years ago today that she gave birth to this little girl. This little girl that if she and Jane failed would give birth to a boy could be Queen of England since she was Henry's heir. "You look beautiful sweetheart." Said Anne. She walked over to a wooden box and opened it and pulled out a pearl tiara. "And here is one last gift from your father and I. "Anne placed it on her daughter's head. It was a prefect with her hair. Elizabeth took a look in the mirror and clapped in delight. "Oh thank you mama I love it!" She exclaimed. And she started to twirl around the room. "You're welcome my sweet, you're so very welcome." Anne whispered turning around from her daughter to wipe away the tear the fell. When it was time to leave Anne turned to the full length mirror one last time. Even though she was only three months along her dress showed off the slight swelling of her belly perfectly.
The Lady of England's apartments
Jane was a nervous wreck. Today she was being intruded as the king's wife. Ever thought he was there to arrange the marriage of her step-daughter Elizabeth she knew that how the ambassador treated her would reflect how the French king felt about her. Jane had her ladies dress her in a gown of pink silk. And she wore her hair down loss with a gold tiara on top. As the ladies were putting on the finishing touch her brother Edward was announced. "Brother." Jane said. She said as she held out her hand for him to kiss. "You're Majesty." He said ask he kissed her hand. Jane sat down in one of her chairs and signaled for her brother to do the same. "I see your showing little sister? " He said with a rare smile. "A little." Jane said with a smile on her face as she laid a hand on her belly." "So brother what brought about this visit?" Jane inquired.
"I just wanted to make sure you were prepared for the French ambassador's visit." He said.
"I am ready brother I will make him see I am the king's true wife." Edward looked around to make sure now of the ladies were close enough to listen. "Well Jane I also came to tell you that it would be in our best interest that this betrothal doesn't work out." "I know brother I tried talking the king out of it. Reminding him of Francis breaking the last betrothal. But he won't I insist that it good for England." "Well you will just have to insist that it not good for England once you have a son."
Whitehall Palace
The great hall was full of people. The all the highest in the land were present for The Princess Elizabeth birthday. Anne, Elizabeth, Jane and Henry were all present in the hall waiting for the French ambassador to be announced. Final after what seemed like eternality he was ambassador. "The French ambassador Jean de Bellay! Yelled the herald. Jean de Bellay was leaded by the Duke of Norfolk. After what happened with the last French ambassador Anne made sure it wasn't Charles who played host this time. Ever though he volunteered. When the duke and ambassador reached the royal family they bowed. ? Your majesties all me to introduce the French ambassador Jean de Bellay." Said Norfolk. "Welcome ambassador. Said king Henry allow me to introduce my wives Queen Anne and Jane, Lady of England."
"Your, Majesties." Said Jean and bet to kiss both of their outstretched hands. Jane wasn't sure if she imagined it or not but she felt that his reaction to her was much less friendly as it was towards Anne. Anne turned and grabbed Elizabeth hand. "Allow me to introduce my daughter The Princess Elizabeth," she said in perfect French. The ambassador looked down to address the princess. "Hello your Highness. Who are you?" he inquired "I am well sir and I welcome you to England and look forward to marrying Prince Charles." She said in French. Repeating the word her and her mother practice earlier that day. Jean de Bellay was amused by the little princess and after introductions were made the feast began. Jean de Bellay was honored with a seat on King Henry's right and Jane and Anne were forced to be near each other with Elizabeth sitting between them. The feast was many courses with many of Elizabeth's favorites. After feast the feast there were tumblers and jugglers. Elizabeth enjoyed herself a lot and when it came time for the toast in her honor she could barely keep her eyes open. After the toast she was allowed to go to her nursery. But she was so tired her father carried her with her mother following behind. It was a good end to a third birthday.
I hope you guys liked it. Once again sorry how long this one took school got crazy. Next chapter the court visits Whitehall and Another interaction between Anne and Lady Mary. I hope it goes well. Sorry about the grammar next chapter will be checked and I hopeful won't take as long. Please review.
TBC.