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: Thanks you to all the people who voted for what should happen for chapter 10. In this chapter Thomas and Brereton plan goes into action. And sorry this chapter took so long I kind of had writers block, I hope you guys enjoy it.

WolfHall

18th July, 1536

"Are you sure you'll be ok sweetheart," asked Henry?

Anne was ill. Not terribly ill, but sick enough that she couldn't go on the hunt with the court. She had eaten breakfast and when she got back to her room to change for the hunt she started to feel ill. Madge and Nan summoned Dr. Linacre fearing it was the child. But Dr. Linacre came and said it was a slight imbalance of the humors. But once Henry heard the physician was summoned he barged into Anne's room and insisted on being with Anne till he was sure she was ok. Want to be Henry even considered cancelling the hunt today. But Anne insisted he go, she didn't want Jane to say she faked being sick to keep Henry to herself.

"I'm sure Henry. Please you and Jane go and enjoy yourselves."

Henry hesitated for a moment longer before he got out of his chair." Ok sweetheart, but I won't ride out to far and please rest for the sake of the child."

Henry kissed Anne on the forehead and got up and left Anne in the charge of Nan. Dr. Linacre gave Anne a draft and she fell right to sleep.

Thomas Seymour's apartments

Today was the day. Brereton was going to kill Lady Anne and his sister will become queen. Brereton was a little upset when he found out the liquid in the vial wouldn't kill Anne. He said why not poison her and get it over with. The Thomas told him that if they poisoned her the food tasters could be blamed for not detecting the poison. And since Brereton tasted the King and his wives food this morning, they could connect him to it. So the plan is when the rest of the court is out hunting Brereton would sneak into the Queen Apartments and kill Anne. Thomas is personally giving Brereton a special made bejeweled knife. As Thomas opened the box sitting on his desk containing the knife, as he picked it up and inspected it. Something about killing someone with a knife seemed more personal.

Queen Anne's rooms

Anne awoke to an empty room. Her mind was still in a daze, but she was feeling a lot better. Maybe she should have gone on the hunt, she would have been fine. But there was nothing she could do now the court was long gone and there was no way she would be able to catch up with them. Anne moved to the edge of the bed and was about to stand when Nan came gliding into the room. "My Lady, you should still be resting," Nan exclaimed!

Anne stood up and walked over to her mirror to look at her reflection. "Nan I will be fine. Please bring me my green Silk gown. I would like to walk in the gardens for a bit." Nan looked hesitate but she obeyed. She left the bedchamber and came back with the wanted gown. Nan helped Anne to dress and started to follow Anne toward the door. But Anne put up her hand and said no Need to follow me Nan go enjoy yourself today. Nan once again hesitated before she curtseyed to the queen and left the room to take a walk around the little lake the Seymour's had. Anne they continued to walk down to the gardens.

Seymour's Gardens

No matter how much she hated to Anne had to hand it to the Seymour's. They knew how to make a beautiful garden. Even though it was fall the flowers were still in bloom. It was like a breath of fresh air to be out here by her. No ladies making a fuss over her. No men asking for consisted favors and no Jane to make the day feel tense. Will Anne want to blame Jane for everything Anne knew it was also Henry's fault and she was sure Jane really did love Henry and felt every bit as awkward about the situation? Being in the garden reminded Anne of the times before she was queen. Life was so much simpler, she didn't have a two countries hating her or wishing her dead. She didn't have a child whose life she was always worrying about. Then there was the child that she carried now, she was afraid every day that she would lose it. And if she did she knew that nothing would stop Henry from ending their marriage this time. Not Cranmer and not even the people would stop him.

Brereton's POV

As he headed towards the Queen's apartments, Brereton planned out how he was going to end the concubine's life. He knew that he wanted to look into her eyes when she was being killed he wanted to see the light leave them. Once her arrived to the queens room Brereton opened the door and slide into the first chamber, it was empty. Brereton boldly checked the next room stills nothing. He held his breath and entered the bedchamber. Nothing! Where is the whore? Did Seymour get it wrong and Anne did go on the hunt with the king? Brereton didn't have time to think, because he heard footsteps coming and the sound of two females talking. Brereton ran and hide behind the curtain and tried as hard as he could not to move.

"So, Nan where is the queen?" Brereton heard one of the voices asked. Recognized the voice to belong to the concubine's sister Lady Carey.

"She went for a walk in the gardens."

Brereton heard what sounded like one of them was making the bed and the other staking firewood.

"By herself," asked Lady Carey?

"Yes her majesty, insisted she wanted to be alone."

Brereton held his breath as he heard the women leave the room. He then busted from behind the curtains and ran out of the apartments to look for Anne in the garden. He spotted her near the rose bushes. She smelled them like she didn't have a care in the world.

Brereton couldn't resist and he shouted out "HEY WHORE!"

Anne turned around in shock to hear someone call her that. Brereton smiled at her and showed her the knife. She turned and started to run Brereton ran after thanking" let the chance begin."

Hunting woods

King Henry tried to enjoy the hunt, but he couldn't. The hunting party caught five deer and a couple of rabbits. It was a pretty good day. But he couldn't stop thinking about Anne. He should have left her by herself. He should have stayed with her. Henry turned to his other wife Jane. She seemed to having a good time. She was glowing with beauty today. And she probably knew that it would be her last hunting trip till after she had her baby. Henry knew he loved Jane and she was part of the reason he was still hunting. But he knew he couldn't stay any longer.

"We're leaving!" He shouted to the party. Then he speeded off to WolfHall, leaving Jane and the rest of the court in the dirt.

Seymour Gardens

Anne was running like hell. When she first saw Brereton she thought it was a joke or that he was drunk. But when she saw the knife she knew it was serious. She knew he was going to kill her, but she wasn't going to let him. She must fight and live for Elizabeth and her unborn child. But the gardens were large Anne soon found that she couldn't find the path back to the house. And she was getting tired because of her expanding belly. She could hear him behind her, Anne saw some bushes and she ducked into them praying Brereton would run past them. She sighed with relief when she heard him run past her.

Anne stood up from the bushes and started to run the opposite way. But she was soon grabbed and pushed to the ground. Brereton soon was on top of her holding the knife to her throat. "Where do you thank your going? You have sinned against God and must be punished. I do this in the name of the holy father." Brereton raised the knife above his head. He could see the fear in Anne's eyes. And He started to bring the knife down to plunge into Anne's heart. Anne was at first frozen in fear snapped out of when was the knife descending. She started to struggle trying to push Brereton off her. Finally she kneed him in his balls and started to crawl away from him. But he recovered quickly and grabbed the knife and plunged it into the bottom of her silk gown. It missed her but ripped the bottom of her dress into shreds. Anne started to scream at the top of her lungs and started to kick Brereton and try to stand to run. He grabbed her by the ankle and got back on top of her.

"And now you die!"

Anne cried as the knife once again in what seemed like slow motion descend towards her chest. She closed her eyes so she wouldn't see and waited for the ripping and burning pain. But it never came. Anne felt Brereton being abruptly knocked off her. Anne turned to see Henry knock Brereton to the ground with guards coming down towards the gardens with furious speed. When the guards got control of Brereton Henry ran over to Anne. "Anne sweetheart! Are you ok my love?' Henry didn't even let Anne answer. He just kept on hugging and kissing her. Anne finally just broke down in a flood of tears. "No, no sweetheart its ok your safe. Come on let me take you into the house and let Dr. Linacre take a look at you."

Anne just nodded and let Henry lead her towards the house. On the way up there Anne's ladies came flooding around Anne. Asking what happen and wondering if she was hurt. Nan and Mary looked like they had been crying and probably blamed themselves for what happened. Once they were back into her room and the doctor took a look at her. Anne was made to stay in bed for a while. For her health and for the sake of the child she carried. Henry sat on the edge of the bed holding Anne's hand. "How did you find me Henry? I couldn't even find my way back up to the house."

"Well since I headed back early from the hunt I had just gotten off my horse when I heard your screams. So I sent a page to get the guards and then I came running for you."

Anne laid her head on Henry's chest and let it rest there. "Thank you Your Majesty," she muttered.

"Anne you don't have to thank me. You're my wife it's my duty to protect you. And don't worry sweetheart we'll be leaving WolfHall first thing in the morning and Brereton is to go straight to the tower."

Henry laid Anne down on her pillows." But for now rest my love."

Henry left to question Brereton and Anne slept for the rest of the day.

The Lady of England's room

Jane was very scared. When she heard someone tried to kill Anne, at first she kind of hoped they seceded. But she quickly got over that when thought about the innocent baby that would have been killed. Jane believed that no matter what the parent did the child should not suffer. Even if Jane saw the child as a rival for her child's throne. Already Jane heard whispers that some people believed that one of her family members were involved with the attack. Jane knew that that was true and people were just saying that because it took place at their home but she was still frightened. If the Boleyn's believed it, who was to say they wouldn't try to get revenge on Jane and Her family? They might even goes as far and wait till her baby was born and try to harm it as revenge.

Jane didn't know what to do but when it came to the Boleyn's she would be very carefully around them.

WolfHall

Same Day

Unused Room

Brereton never knew such pain. Even though he wasn't in the tower they were already questioning and torturing him. Asking him questions like if he had an accomplish or if he worked for the pope. He denied both but he was sure Anne would relieve what he said about him killing her in the pope's name. But he could never reveal That Thomas Seymour helped him or it would damage the reputation of the Lady of England, who would save this country from the devil. He had to hope that some other true Catholics would pick up his cause to save this country from heretics and ride the king of Lady Anne.

The Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Wiltshire and Lord Rochford were among the people watching over his integration. Ready to make him confess with torture anytime they think it was necessary to get the answers they wanted with the king's permission. He only prayed that he could hold out because he knew once he got to the tower, it will be much worst, and then it is now.

Well there you guys go. The plan failed! Anne is safe for another let you guys know now that Thomas Seymour isn't going to get arrested. Because I released that he can play important role later in the story. So sorry to all the people who wanted him to die. I hoped you guys liked chapter ten and I hope you all review and give me a lot of details about what you liked and what you would like to see. So next chapter will have a time jump of a few months. Oh and I'm wondering if anyone is interested in making a fan made trail for this story for YouTube. I would really appreciate it. So if you are interested, please send me a message and once again please review!

T.B.C