𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫

November 22nd 1535

It was nearing Christmas once more. Margaret had learnt christmas was really magical in England. She remembered her Christmas in France and loved every single one of them. As she loved them in England as well. But she was more excited this year as she had a child, she knew she wouldn't be spending Christmas day with James because she would have to attend a christmas party at the side of her sister. Anne needed Margaret and George at her side. Ever since word got out of what she had done to Jane Seymour people hated her. How could a queen do that to someone.

Well that's what no one knew.

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November 24th 1535

"Only a month away now" Anne smiles as she sits down.

"And by this time next year sister you will have a son of your own" Margaret states "And England will have much to celebrate. A true heir to the throne"

"You say that like James is not real"

"Anne, we have been through this too many times. You are the kings true wife"

"And he loves you" Anne snaps "Your just avoiding him because you don't want me to be hurt"

"Anne"

"Margaret, you know why I did what I did to Jane Seymour. I've even tried to give Henry another. Someone I could trust"

"Anne you shouldn't do things like that" Margaret scoffs "Perhaps with the near year. Things will change"

"Hopefully, I just need to make sure my son is safe" Anne whispers has her hands go to her slightly swollen stomach "Im almost four months, that's nearly halfway"

"I can't wait to have a nephew. I love Elizabeth dearly. But I'd like a nephew"

"Your a good Aunt to Elizabeth just like your a good mother to your son"

"That means more to me than you know sister"

"I mean it, I love you with all my heart Margaret. That won't ever change"

"And I love you as well. Lets pray the new year is good to us and our family"

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December 2nd 1535

"Brandon by this time next year I shall have another son" Henry smiled "My line will further carry on"

"Well this is a cause of celebration Henry" Charles states "I've heard about the Queen and Your mistress"

"By now everyone has, Anne has apologised" Henry lies "Although it seems our Queen spoke some true facts to My mistress"

"What will you do once she has had your son. Surely you don't plan on leaving the Seymour girl"

"I do not, Jane is someone I am rather fond of Charles. I'd like to keep her close"

"Mhm"

"Any ways how is your young wife, Catherine"

"She's fine. We hardly speak right now"

"That's because you are always here in the castle and when you are not I'm sure you take your young wife to bed"

"My wife and I are at odds, we had an argument and ever since th-"

"You've been here avoiding your wife"

"Exactly you are the king you can do as you please, You can say what you want. But Catherine is young and speaks for herself"

"Just as Margaret does" Henry's states.

"Lady Margaret is more difficult than my young wife is she not. How is the Queen's sister"

"I would not know Brandon"

"It seems I'm avoiding my wife and the woman you claim to love is avoiding you"

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December 13th 1535

"How are you Anne and Margaret" Arthur greets the two Boleyns.

"We are just fine Arthur, and you" Anne speaks up "I heard your father has been looking for another wife"

"My father can do as he pleases as long as he leaves me be," Arthur admits.

"And when do you plan to wed My lord" Margaret asks with a playful smile on her face "Your twenty eight surely you want to wed and secure your family line"

"It seems my father is more than capable of doing that"

"Arthur" Anne snaps "Your father is doing what he must to keep his title and lands"

"Anne dont" Margaret warns her sister as she looks over at Arthur "When you choose to marry im sure it will be out of the goodness of your heart Arthur"

"And what of you Margaret, You need a secure marriage more than me" arthur admits "What will become of you and James when Anne gives him a son"

Anne almost snaps at Arthur once more as she turns to see her sister frown.

What would become of James and her when Anne gave the king a son, an heir he needed. Mary was pushed away and named a bastard. Margaret had never thought of any of this.

"I think I should go," Margaret whispers.

"Sister" Anne tries to stop her "You and your son will be fine"

"I said I am going" Margaret hisses as she walks past Arthur and out the room.

"Why would you say such a thing?" Anne now turns her attention to her childhood friend.

"A new year is ahead of us Anne and you will give him a son. What will happen to your sisters son then"

"Nothing because Henry is in love with Margaret."

"Because she gave him a son, Is that what love is Anne? He loved you because you swore to him that you would give him a son. And he loves Maragret for the same reasons"

"He loves me still"

"No no he doesn't, perhaps he will if you deliver him a son. But I cannot stand and watch that fool of a man tear your family apart"

"That man you call a fool is your king" Anne reminds him.

"He is more of a tyrant than a king"

"I am the Queen and I could have you sent to death for theses Words" Anne sighs as she shakes her head "Lord Arthur you should leave"

"Leave?"

"Go back home for a while, I don't know why you are acting like this. But if the king hears what you have said he will have you head"

"Anne"

"It's your majesty"

"Are you asking me as a friend or commanding me as my Queen"

"I Am commanding you to return home"

"As you wish then your majesty"

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December 15th 1535

"Cromwell come, come in"

"Your majesty" Cromwell greets the king.

"Well what news have you got for me" Henry questions taking a seat at his meeting table.

"His Grace Charles Brandon has left court to spend Christmas with his wife" Cromwell announces as Henry nods his head.

"That is good for his grace, what more is there"

"The Lady Margaret also wishes to speak to you"

"Then send he-"

"In the new year, Lady margaret is spending her christmas and the first two weeks of the new year at her family's home my king" He admits "There is one more thing your majesty"

"And that is"

"France has declined your offer"

"Why would they Elizabeth is in line for the throne and my daughter"

"Some people still think of your marriage with Queen Anne unvalied and Princess Elizabeth as a bastard"

"Ensure the French King knows my marriage with Anne Boylen is valid. She is my wife and Elizabeth is no bastard. What do those say of my son then"

"No words have been said about the young prince my king"

"Good and make sure it stays that way. James is my heir no matter what"

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December 19th 1535

"Try again" Anne demands "Elizabeth has Tudor blood. Surly france wants an alliance with England by now"

"That is not the reason France declined the offer" Henry admits.

"Why did they then, Henry"

"They think our marriage is not real in their eyes. France is a catholic country, Anne. So to them Catherine is still my wife"

"They think Elizabeth is a bastard. And any children we have"

"Yes Anne, Most Catholics will think that."

"And what of your people"

"My people have accepted you Anne. As they have with Elizabeth and my son"

"This is not about My nephew henry. This is about Elizabeth and our future son. Your heir"

"I have an heir" Henry snaps.

"Our son will be England's heir Henry. You promised that, not just to me but Margaret. Her son is no more a prince then Elizabeth is a bastard."

"Watch your words Anne, I wont have you speak of James the way you speak about Mary. James is my son"

"I won't stand for this. In four months time I will give you a son henry. But I cannot listen to this. Listen to people say James is the heir or that Catherine is your true wife"

"Then why did you marry me Anne"

"Because I love you and you gave me everything I had"

"And I loved you but you have not given me the son you promised me you would. Instead your sister did. And James and her have my whole heart Because of that"

"Then why don't you rid yourself of me as you did Catherine."

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December 25th 1535

"Margaret you missed one" Geotrge spoke up as he handed his sister a book with a note on it "It arrived last night, its of him"

Margaret smiles softly looking at the book and note "This is one of my favourite books"

"You should read the note my sister, I think the king is missing you"

Margaret opened the note with one hand as she read it.

"What does it say"

"It only says to enjoy the holidays then he signed it with H.T" Margaret admits looking up at her brother.

"The king misses you"

"There is no reason for his majesty to miss me"

"Margaret"

Margaret sighs as she looks down at the book "I think I shall read the book now"

"Merry Christmas Margaret"

"Merry Christmas George"