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.

Chapter 15

August 12, 1537

The Lady of England's Apartment

"Are you certain," Jane questioned the midwife? She could feel her excitement rising with the thought that she could once again be with child only after giving birth five months ago.

"Yes, Your Grace. I would say you are about two months along. Said the slightly frighten midwife. She hated being summoned to court, it made her feel out of place, and the ladies all made her feel inferior. "I would suggest that Your Majesty, eat asparagus since it is known to make boys. " The midwife waited till she was paid, made a hasty curtsey to Jane and left as quickly as possible. Jane walked outside of her bedchamber took the waiting group of family members waiting for news.

"Well Janey," her father asked the eagerness pour off his face. Her two brothers stood just behind him, both also looking like they were dying to know the answer.

Jane couldn't contain the smile on her face. "Yes, I will be mother of a prince in March. There was a cheer from the three men; if Jane had a son they would still have a play for the throne with a duke of York, a child that the people make come to accept over Prince Arthur as the true legitimate son of the king. Jane seemed to know what they were thinking, nut she didn't say anything, she knew that the people loved the Prince Arthur, and no doubt that they didn't want to see him by another son, especially one that was younger then Arthur. Jane whose thoughts were running along the same line as her family, quickly decided to change the subject. "I must go and tell the king." Jane turned to the corner where her ladies were sitting quietly sewing. "Lady Missleton and Lady Cromwell (her sister Elizabeth) please follow me to the king's apartment." The ladies stood and walked over to Jane.

Her father and brothers stood to the side to make way for Jane. "Of course my dear," Her father said before he bowed as Jane walked out.

The corridors were silent of any sound except the tapping of Jane's heels against the stone floors. When they reached the king's apartments, she approached the doors she could her laughter within, Anne was with the king. The guards broke with prodi call and looked question ally at Jane as if to ask if she was going to go in. Jane could feel her heart beat violently in her chest, she was nervous about tell Henry she was pregnant with Anne in the room. But Jane remembered she has been a royal consort for a year now and as a wife of the king, she knew she couldn't show fear when she was scared. Jane took a deep breath, nodded to the guards to open the door and walked through the doors with her head up high. A page announced her when he saw her. "Your Majesties, Her Majesty The Lady of England."

Jane walked past him and dropped a curtsey to Henry. Henry was sitting at his desk wearing a green doublet embroidered with gold thread. Anne stood behind him with her hand on his shoulder, she wore a gown of purple and sliver satin. Both had been reading a letter that was in Henry's hand. "Sweetheart," said a smiling Henry. He got up and kissed Jane before returning to his seat. Jane moved and took the seat across from Henry.

"Your Majesty, I was hoping to talk to you privately." Jane said curtly, he gaze never leaving Anne.

Henry noticed this and frowned slightly. "Come now Jane, were all family here, whatever you have to say in front of me can be said in front of Anne also."

"Yes husband, what I wanted to tell you is that I am with child again." Jane held her breath as she waited for the king to react.

Henry broke out in a broad smile, he stood up and walked over and kneeled in front of Jane. "Jane, this wonderful news, I'm the happiest king in Christendom." Henry turned to Anne. "And are we going to have a double pregnancy again?"

Anne just laughed at that, "Sorry Your Majesty, but I'm not pregnant."

Henry laughed also had gave Anne a little sheepish grin. "Sorry, but I had to asked. It happened once, so it could happen again.

Anne smiled and walked over to Jane congratulations Jane, I really mean it. Anne took hold of Jane's hand, Jane for a moment flinched, but them she relaxed. They both stayed like that for a moment. Jane broke the moment by asking a question. "Who is the letter you both were reading from?"

"Oh yes I had forgotten." Henry stood and walked over to his desk to retrieve the letter. He walked back over to Jane and handed it to her. "It's from Mary. She was just telling us that she has adjusted to life as Crown Princess of Bavaria, and that King Rupert has given his permission for Mary and Philip to join us for the Christmas season."

Jane skimmed over the letter and smiled. She looks up with a pleased look on her face. "I happy to hear this, we will have to have grand celebrations this year."

"Yes we will." Henry agreed.

Henry rose and sat back down in his chair. He looked at both of his wives, Anne know looking out the window, staring at the courtiers down below and Jane unconsciously rubbing her stomach that will soon start to pump up when the child started to grow bigger. "What if tomorrow we make an unofficial visit to Hatfield?" Henry knew that both of his wives would jump at the chance to see their children. And sure enough both Anne and Jane started to shout out their agreement with the idea, at the same time. "Then it is settled. We will leave early tomorrow and go to Hatfield.

August 13, 1537

Hatfield House

Princess Elizabeth was having the time of her life with her new governess. Kat (Catherine) Champernowne was one of the best things that could have happened to her Elizabeth felt. She was younger then Lady Bryan and knew and played a lot of fun games with Elizabeth. Elizabeth couldn't imagine a world where Kat wasn't her governess. She knew that if she was still in Lady Bryan's charge that she would never get having this much fun, Lady Bryan would insist that they stay indoors and play quiet games, so that they didn't wake the new babies. "Try and catch me Kat," Elizabeth exclaimed with glee! The young princess ran around the gardens of Hatfield life couldn't be more perfect. Or so she thought till a lady maid came running towards Elizabeth and Kat.

Then Lady Maid curtseyed before she spoke. "Your Highness you have some very important visitors."

"Who is it," Elizabeth inquired? She was slightly breathless from being chased by Kat, her dress was in disarray and her cap was falling off her head.

The maid looked down as if she didn't want to look at Elizabeth in the face. "I'm sorry Your Highness but I was ordered not to tell you."

Kat marched up to the maid and glared at her. "Who is so powerful that they can order you to not answer the princess question?

The maid leaned forward and whispered something in Kat's ear. Kat then smiled and reached down and grabbed Elizabeth's hand. "Kat who is it? Who is my visitor?" Elizabeth inquired, dying to know.

Kat just smiled at the little princess. "It's a surprise my lady."

Elizabeth just tried to keep pace with Kat with an air of impatience around her. Finally they entered the side door and Kat lead Elizabeth to the main hall. Kat moved to the side to allow the princess to proceed before her. Kat then dipped a curtsey to the visitors. Elizabeth looked forward and cried out" Mama, papa!" The little princess then flew at her parents. Elizabeth was in complete shock. Usually when her parents visited it was usual planned in advance and she was stuffed in her prettiest gown and made to greet them properly. She liked the unpronounced visit much more.

Anne crouched down to hug her daughter. "I take it that you're happy to see us," Anne joked with her daughter?

Elizabeth nodded vigorous then wiggled out of her mother's grip to hug her father. "Hello my jewel, I've missed you terrible." Her pulled her in deeper into his hug and smelled her hair. She smelled of lavender and soap, Henry inhaled deeper so that he can always remember her as his little girl, the strong read head who was never afraid to speak her mind. Jane looked over her father's shoulder at her step-mother Jane. She looked distracted and when Elizabeth came forward to make her curtsey, Jane barely notice her.

Jane looked around the household from where she stood. From what she could tell the place seemed clean, the servants all seemed to be doing their jobs, Jane gave Elizabeth a quick nodded and approached the now hurrying Lady Bryan who was running down the stairs, When she reached the royal family, she made a deep curtsey and when she rise, she came up she was breathing heavily. "Your Majesties, this is a most gracious surprise. If we had known would have been down to greet you properly," her tone holding a hint of disproval of this surprise visit, that was all too clear.

Jane who wasn't in the mood for formalities, cut Lady Bryan before she could say another word, "Lady Bryan, can you please send up a nurse to fetch my daughter? I would like to see her now."

Lady Bryan face showed the shock of the being interrupted for only a second before she quickly recovered. "Of course Your Majesty, I will send a maid to bring down the Princess Cecelia; I will also have maids bring down Prince Arthur and Princess Eleanor." Lady Bryan said to Anne and Henry." She then signaled to three lady maids to come over and ordered them to the retrieve the young royals. While they waited Lady Bryan moved them into the sitting room and had servants bring refreshments. The group was happily entertained by Princess Elizabeth who was showing everyone how she can say certain words in French. Her mother and father laughed and Anne and Henry even held a small conversation with her in French. But Jane just kept on looking back and forth at the stairwell waiting for daughter to come down; she attempted to give Elizabeth her full attention but was failing miserably.

Finally after what seemed like an eternity the babies where brought down. First came Arthur then Eleanor and bring up the rear was Cecelia. All three children were being carried by motherly looking nurses who looked like they took the time to make sure the babies where properly dressed before being brought to their parents. Jane stood like a flash of lightning and walked over to the nurse carrying Cecelia, The nurse made a quick curtsy and handed over her daughter to the. Jane immediately checked over her daughter. Jane was pleased to see that she was perfect. She was plumper then the last time she saw her, her hair was still a beautiful golden blonde, like the sun shining from heaven. Cecelia stared at her mother and gave her a gummy smile, that made Jane's heart leap. She turned to offer Henry his daughter, but she was busy with Arthur, telling him that he was the best baby in the whole world and slightly bouncing him in his arms to make the baby laugh. Henry handed Arthur back to his nurse and kissed Anne in the lips and thanked her for giving him the perfect heir.

Jane once again offered Henry Cecelia and took her and smiled down at his daughter and while he called her a beauty and his perfect diamond, while Jane placed plastered a smile on her face and smiled at Henry playing with their daughter, but Jane was sure that Henry would love their daughter as much as he loved he would love a son and she knew that her position as a royal wife wasn't secure till she had a son. And as she processed theses thought she rubbed her stomach.

A/N: Hey guys am sorry it took me so long to update this story, but things have been so crazy again and I'm in my final months of my senior year of high school. So I will update more regularly and the next story to get updated will be Modern Royal and I Should mention that things are not looking good for my story The King's Consorts, so I may stop writing it. But on the bright story I am writing as new story called, Anne, Frist Consort of England. I hope to have it up soon and next chapter will be about the Christmas visit of Mary and Philip and Jane and George's relationship grows. And I hope you guys like this chapter and Please review.

P.S.: We are going to see more of the royal babies and we receive some marriage offers for the three babies.

T.B.C