"So you are going to let one of our sons choose who wants to marry the princess?" Catherine exclaimed as she fanned herself.
Her amber eyes shone with excitement at the thought of one of her five sons finally getting married. Her dark brown hair was up in a high bun while ringlets of curls shaped her slim face. She wore a dress of light blue that accented her curves as she stood up to look at her sons as they entered.
"Yes, but don't tell them, "her husband, Richard, whispered as he ran his hand through his black hair while his silver-blue eyes shone looked his wife, "Are you excited?"
"Of course I am!" Catherine exclaimed as she surveyed her sons as they came to knelt in front of the king and queen of England.
They all stood at the glorious height of 6'2 and had a strong physic like their father who stood at 6'4 easily and had strength in all of his body. The oldest was at the age of 23 and the likely heir to the throne. His name was Johnathan and was a warrior like his father yet had his mother's eyes and hair. He rarely showed compassion and was always off fighting battles for their country. The next eldest was Edward and was at the age of 22. He bore his father's hair yet his mother's eyes. He was a young man who was cared for the animals and was always in the stables with his father's horses. The middle child was at the age of 21 with the name of Christopher. He was a young man who loved all sports and had his mother's hair yet the only one with his father's eyes. The last two were twins, William and Phillip, at the age of 20 and both had their mother's eyes and hair and her glorious personality. They were always cracking jokes and playing pranks on everyone.
"My handsome sons," Richard said with a smile on his face.
"Father," Johnathan grumbled as a hint of smile befell his face as well.
"What brings us to the royal chambers," William asked as he looked around.
"We rarely enter this place unless of a special guest," questioned Phillip as he kissed his mother's cheak.
The sons looked around at the elaborate royal chamber as the reds and purples all messed together to create a glorious glow of royalty and power. Tall windows that stretched from the top to the bottom of the twelve foot walls were painted with stories from the Bible. Large drapes hung all over the room to cover the thick stone walls of the castle. A dark red carpet ran from the entrance of the wooden door straight to the King and Queen's feet. Large chandeliers hung from the ceiling with tall lighted candles. The thrones in the center of the room shone a lusty gold with bright red cushions.
"I know it has been a while but a surprise has been bestowed upon us," said Catherine.
"What is it?" said Edward, "Tell me you brought some exotic animal."
"Very similar," said Richard with a grin.
"We were at war with Spain and we succeeded in defeating there country," said Johnathan.
"Spices must be involved within this surprise," said Christopher.
"There is a little kick involved," said Catherine she said looking at Richard with a glint in her eyes.
"It is an animal!" exclaimed Edward throwing his hands up.
"It's not an animal," said Phillip sneering at Edward.
"Be nice to him, Phillip," said William hitting his twin on the shoulder, "You know how he loves animals."
A squire rushed into the room and whispered into King Richard's ear.
"It has arrived, " boomed Richard as he grabbed his wife's hand.
Catherine stood up with excitement as she straightened her hair and her dress.
"What is "it", Father," said Johnathan.
"Let me present to you, Princess Esmerelda of Spain," announced the squire as the wooden doors was opened.
"A princess?!" exclaimed all five young men.