Hey everyone ordermask back here again, sorry I haven't been updating, just been busy. The Idea of this chapter has been In my head for a long time, just haven't had the chance to put it on the computer yet. OK you might also see a True Blood story in the works, I think I might do a crossover with Twilight, Pam/Bella Let me know what you guys would think of that. Anyway I own nothing, nothing belongs to me.
Coughing racked my entire body as I doubled over in pain, it was gut retching, and weakened my body for days. It first started with the nose bleeds, the shortness of breath, pain in the joints. I hopped it to be something simple, but it scared me to death, those where y father symptoms before he died. I was in pure denial.
"Your majesty!" Mel cried as she sat me down on the bed "You must let me call the physician, and tell the Ki-"I covered my hand over her mouth.
"No!" I hissed "You and I have kept this hidden long enough, we will keep it that way!" I stood up and placed my deep blue satin heels onto my feet. My dear husband had no idea what was ailing me and he will have no idea, it would go away and pass.
It had too.
"Alice" Mel pleaded from behind me as she slid my floor length blue lace satin gown onto me, another beautiful gown from my dear husband, the color just matching me and my sons eyes, perfect for his first birthday.
"Think of your son!" She hissed, I grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards me, my eyes hard and cold.
"This is why I'm doing this!" I hissed, as I threw her wrist down from me, "I am your Queen, you will do as your told" I stormed from the room, where my other ladies, and The Lady Mary waited for me.
I knew I was being way to harsh, but it was my sons first birthday, I was having nothing ruin it at all. I didn't care how ill I was feeling, nothing would ruin my sons day. I never expected how much I loved being a mother, or how much I would care for another human being, never new how much having a child would change my entire life.
My little Edward was my entire world.
"Your majesty" they curtsy toward me, I would never get use to that.
My head was pounding so was my heart, my hands felt clammy, if I didn't calm down I knew I was going to have a panic attack, did not want to have one of those, on my sons day.
"Your majesty" Came Mary's voice, she looked beautiful standing clad in a golden gown, with a very tight bodice might add you. I pleaded for Henry for him, to find her a betrothed, but he kept putting it off, I hated seeing her so alone.
"Lady Mary" I smiled at her and brought her into my arms, she smiled back just as brightly.
"I'm so glad you could make it for Prince Edwards Birthday?" I squeezed her hand gently.
"I'm glad I could make it for my Little brother's Birthday" She smiled as I motioned for her to sit, for some small cakes and tea. She smiled, but as she sat down, a grim look took over entire facial expression, something was bothering her, I could tell; nothing really troubled lady Mary.
"Mary" I whispered "What's troubling you so?", she looked up in my eyes smiling grimly, then back at her tea.
"There have been rumors floating around court" My tea cup stalled at my lips, there's know possible way anyone could know, but my behavior around court has not been to inconspicuous.
"And what rumors may, that be?" I leaned back in my seat, as I felt the air in the room still. Mary looked at my ladies, then back at the door, then me. Just as she was about to open her mouth, a Harold walked in the room, with Thomas Culpeper.
"Your majesty" He bowed with a bright smile "The King is here" he stated with a smile.
"Later" I whispered to Mary, as we stood up.
Henry walked through the door with such confidence, and such stature, confidence I wish I had. He was adorned with the same blue I was, even his fur was blue. A bright smile adorned his face, even reached his eyes.
"Alice" He breathed, we all bowed in respect.
"Your majesty" I breathed as he swept me into my arms, and kissed me deeply, my ladies giggled behind me. I knew he was filled with joy today, it was his heir to the throne's first birthday, the whole court and country where in celebration for his birthday.
"Henry" I scolded playfully as I was swung about in circles, I was starting to get dizzy.
"Where's Prince Edward?" I questioned with full excitement in my voice. Henry's chuckle filled my ear, his arm wrapped around my waist, as he leaned his chin onto my shoulder. The door opened slowly, there walked in the nurse maid, and Lady Brian holding him tightly on her hip. He was a lot bigger then the last time I saw him, black hair covered his eyes, his skin pale as mine, his sapphire eyes shining brightly.
"Edward" I breathed, I watched as his eyes landed on me and his father, he started to grunt and cry in Lady Brian's arms. He wanted his mother and father, oh how I missed my little boy. After Henry was born, he decided best for our son's health was to have him live out of Hampton court.
"Your majesty" Lady Brian bowed,
Henry motioned his head to me, she smiled and placed the wiggling Henry in my arms, he stilled once he lay in my arms.
"How has our son been Lady Brian" Henry asked as he kissed Edwards's health.
Lady Brian smiled "He's such a good boy" She began with an honest smile "He's been in perfect health"
"Lady Brian" I called "I want him always dressed properly, never to heavily, he'll sweat then chill" she nodded with a curtsey.
"How's my little boy" I whispered looking into his eyes, his little hand grabbed onto my chandler earring, wanting to grab the shiny jewel from my ear, I grabbed his pudgy hand and kissed it gently he giggled softly.
"Mama's missed you" I whispered sitting him on my lap, "You ready for your big party today?" I asked looking into his eyes, he just looked up at me with a toothless grin, he had no idea what I was speaking of, but he was filled with joy to be with me, that I knew.
"Sweetheart" Henry crouched down in front of me as I played with Edward, he giggled as I bounced he on my knee. "Come along" I smiled and kissed him gently.
Before the birth of our son, Henry had been planning for our Son's birthday first birthday, the moment I told him I was pregnant. It was to be extravagant, I knew that, anything Henry did was over the top.
And I was right the moment I stepped outside, where were greeted by crowds and crowds of people. Musicians covered the gardens, there where small wooden platforms set on the sides, where there where dancers, and acrobats performing. There where large blue tents set up on the edge of the garden for people to sit and eat.
"Sweetheart look" I gasped and looked at the wild animals walking about, there where small bunnies, donkeys, flamingos, horses, monkeys, and other animals that I could not tell, while in there cage. Edward clapped his hands gleefully, reaching out to grab, a passing by flamingo.
"Presenting, King Henry!" Yelled a Harold, everyone silenced "And his majesties Queen Alice, and Prince Edward!" we walked over to a little tent area where four thrones sat, one for me and Henry. Mary and little Edward.
"Today is my son's first birthday!" Henry stated, the crowd cheered with joy, "Please celebrate in good cheer, for your future King" he took a big gulp of wine and kissed Edwards head, the crowd awed, and resumed dancing.
"Henry it's beautiful" I watched as Lady Mary took little Edward to look at the animals, he took my hand and kissed it gently.
'Nothing ever to much for our son" pride swelled into my heart, binging a smile onto my face. "I was thinking sweetheart" he began bringing my eyes to him, there were filled with thought, and hope.
"What is it darling" I placed my other hand onto his, he took both of my hands kissing them ever so gently.
"I want another one" He whispered to me
My stomached dropped, I loved my husband I did, and I would love to give him more children. I wanted to try for more children, but I was to afraid too. Whatever illness was going through my body, needed to pass before me and him could even consider having a child.
"Me too-" I began, but his lips descended upon mine, silencing my words, he seemed to filled with joy, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.
" Dance with me" he pulled me up from my seat with such a jolt, that vision began to cloud, and sharp pain consumed my whole head, going down to my spine. Making Henry turn around sharply to look at me, his eyes widening in fear, his eyes centered on my face.
A warm wetness reached my mouth, my fingers touched my lips gently, feeling the stickiness. I looked down to see my fingers covered lightly, with crimson scarlet dripping from my noise, my eyes began to blur, and I began to lose all feeling in my legs.
"Alice" He whispered, then my world faded to black.