I HAD TO STOP WRITING FOR A LITTLE WHILE BECAUSE OF HEALTH ISSUES BUT NOW I AM BACK AND CANNOT WAIT TO GET BACK ON TRACK! #FRARY xoxoxoxox

Mary now watched the firework display beside Annabel on the public balcony that wasn't as occupied as down below them out in the gardens; many lords and ladies took part in the adult festivities seeing as the children had left for the nursery shared between them. The social side of the upcoming revolution had gone well as planned however what was circling Mary's mind now was the political side and the future of her country.

"Mary all will be well, Scotland is coping well and you shall sit on the English throne. Don't threat, Sister!" Annabel poked her side playfully bringing her out of her thoughts; Mary tickled her back. The two girls laughed.

"Since when did you get so grown up?" Mary smiled.

"That is a whole different story." Annabel sighed… If Mary knew anything about Annabel it is that she played it her own way and took things in her own stride the way she wanted to.

"Where did you disappear to earlier?" Mary smirked playfully.

"I told you; I explored the castle." Annabel tried to hide her glee at the thought of her banter with Sebastian.

"If you say so." Mary knew there was more to it; even though they had spent years apart the two sisters still knew each other from their letters and childhood.

"Mary when you rule both Scotland and England how where will you live? Have you thought about how you shall rule two countries at once?"

"I shall cross that ocean when it comes to it but what I do know is that I will need you and James at my side." Mary put her arms around Annabel's shoulder caringly.

"And I shall be at your side however I am unsure about James; the last time I saw him he was very obedient to Elizabeth. He loves us but he must find a way to survive under Elizabeth's rule and she has him close by." Annabel explained.

"I understand." Mary's political thoughts clouded her brain once more. "Will I see you at court tomorrow? I need a Queens Deputy, don't I? A representative that I trust and that, sister, is you."

"Well then of course I will but I must retire now." Annabel left her sister's embrace. "Good night, my Queen." Annabel bowed and left leaving Mary flustered with stress however was joined shortly after by Jeffery.

"My Queen." Jeffery bowed drunkenly. "I told you all would go well." He slurred.

"So you did my friend but I think you should rest ready for tomorrow." Mary guided Jeffery to his guest room then went to her own.

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Annabel wondered around the castle aimlessly yet making an attempt at trying to find her room; if she had 'explored' the castle like she said she had Annabel would know where her room was and belongings but didn't.

Little did she know Bash had been following her an short distance behind her for five minutes silently laughing at her puzzled look and curses no lady should speak. "ANNABEL!" Bash shouted scaring her half to death and making her jump.

"What?! Oh my lord! It's you! Oh I will get you back for that!" Annabel approached him fists clenched half laughing but trying to remain angry however started to laugh beside him.

"Sorry." Bash said trying to be sincere but laughed.

"Yes you seem it." Annabel snapped sarcastically. "Have you been following me?"

"No of course not, no man does that." Bash said mockingly with a straight face.

"Let's not forget you don't have the qualities of a man." Annabel and Bash began to walk again.

"Oh really?" Bash smirked.

"Yes you're like a child!" Annabel elbowed him playfully.

"Yes and you're like a boy; I have never met a lady so boyish." Bash said however Annabel shrugged it off.

"Never mind, at least I am one of a kind." Both 'adults' laughed. Bash still thought of Kenna now and again but Annabel helped him forget the pain.

"You do realise you have walked past your room several times?" Bash said.

"Of course I did!" Annabel tried to hide her idiotic wonder.

"Well you know where it is then?" Bash asked.

"Of course!" Annabel's voice got higher only causing Bash to laugh walking her back to the correct door to her room.

"Good night, Anna." Bash said. "You don't mind Anna, do you?"

"Good night, Bashful." Annabel said. "You don't mind Bashful, do you?"

The two just grinned gleefully.

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Once Francis entered the royal bed chamber he collapsed on the bed beside Mary who was still awake waiting for his arrival in her bed wear.

"Well it's been a long day" Francis said after many seconds of silence.

"Yes. Yes it has." Mary sighed facing him.

"So, are you going to tell me where you disappeared too?" Francis asked and received every detail of how Mary and Catherine found Lady Bruce and the children also what Catherine advised her to do. Francis also agreed that Alexander and Sophia must be watched closely for their own safety. Eventually King and Queen got to the 'Annabel' subject and Mary explained why she had not mentioned her sister.

"Francis, Scotland needed France desperately. You know that! If your father would have gotten the slightest idea that there was a risk or family 'issue' then he wouldn't have let us marry… I couldn't risk that. For Scotland and for us." Mary explained as Francis got ready for bed.

Francis understood the position Mary was in but didn't understand why she hadn't mentioned after marriage but then the reason came to mind. The rape.

"Francis? Talk to me." Mary sounded worried.

"Sweetheart I am not upset…" Francis climbed onto the bed pulling her close. "I understand darling. Don't worry my dear…. Come on let's get some sleep tomorrow shall be a long day."

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