Some guests arrived early for the wedding because they were on tour first here in Scotland. A very special guest arrived named Lucrezia De Medici, a relative of mine from Florence, Italy, where the Medicis are from. I guess she's my grandmother on my father's side. I'm not actually familiar with my ancestry, but I do know that Catherine and Lucrezia are related to each other.

My mother and I welcomed the guests as Lord Darnley welcomed his. Lord Darnley invited many of his powerful and close allies, as well as my mother.

"Lucrezià! Welcome! " Queen Mary greeted.

"Mary! You poor child! I'm so sorry my niece had to leave you as a widow. But oh! Is this Francis'? " Lucrezia said.

"Ah yes, our beautiful daughter, Alexandra." She smiled.

"Oh my! Beautiful indeed! Just like your mother"

"Thank you, Lady Lucrezià. " I smiled.

"Mary and Francis did achieve something great, like you!" She winked. "I heard your past achievements, child. I must say it's very hard to successfully achieve something like what you did. "

"Of course, Alex inherited it from Francis."

"Correct"

As we walked to meet Lord Darnley to introduce him to Lady Lucrezia, we overheard his conversation with his guests from afar.

"Is it true the Queen is barren?" Someone said

"That would be sad for you, Darnley." A man laughed.

"Excuse me, she's my fiancée, so don't judge her, and no, she's not barren. Maybe Francis, his first husband, was just not good in bed. Maybe he can't, you know, produce. "

They laughed as we got near them after hearing the whole conversation.

"How dare you joke about my dead niece?! Mary? Is this your husband to be? What kind of man is he? Such a disgrace! I'll be leaving immediately! " Lady Lucrezia exclaimed.

"I'm sorry, Lucrezià. Wait! " Queen Mary apologized.

My mother followed her, trying to convince her to stay and at least do something for her because she was a special guest. A necessity to Scotland, Lucrezià De Medici was one of Scotland's greatest contributors and allies from Italy. I was left with Lord Darnley.

"What the hell was that, Lord Darnley? You're horribly talking about my father. Maybe you're forgetting that he was the late King of France. Talking about him like that? You don't even know him. For your information, neither he nor my mother is barren, because that's why I am here. I didn't think you would be that stupid. I am here, as is my half brother, Jean-Philippe. The same goes for my other sibling, who died as a result of my mother's miscarriage. Are you sure he is barren? Think again, Darnley. Never talk about my father or my mother atrociously! "

I left him as I went to my mother to speak.

"What did Lucrezià say?"

"I stopped her from leaving. Well, not really. I have to give her what she wants. " She sighed.

"And what are those?"

"A land. A large, industrial-sized plot of land. Therefore, I have to find the Lord who owns the farm. Right now! " Queen Mary said in frustration.

When my mother was about to leave, Lord Darnley called her attention.

"Mary, I-I..."

"Sorry?! How could you say awful and sickening things about Francis?! You don't even know him! "

"I was just trying to defend you because he was telling me that you were barren"

"Defend me?! By what?Ruining Francis' reputation? In Front of Lucrezià De Medici? Francis' relative? And not to mention, my daughter was there with us. We heard everything! "

"Well, I didn't know you were there."

"That's not the point, Darnley. You're sick! I couldn't even believe that I have to marry a man like you! " She said before leaving him.

"Mary..." He tried to call her again, but my mother insisted on turning back.

"I'm so sorry," he whispered.

For a bit, I did feel sorry for Lord Darnley, although he had enraged my mother and a political ally, a relative. I got angry too, but it's just too much. It's a good thing my friends calmed me down after I talked to Lord Darnley.

It's been awhile since my mother left to find the Lord who owns the land to be given to Lady Lucrezià. I'm a bit worried that she's not yet here and it's already getting dark. I also remember that she was alone with the queen's guards only.

The night came, the moon shining through the night. The Queen's guards are already arriving with the carriage for my mother. I saw her bring out a man, who looked like he had been tortured or something.

"Guards bring him to the infirmary. Tell the physician to call me if the man is already treated. "

"Who is he?"

"His name is Rizzio. He was sent by a druid. The druid's description corresponds to Bash. "

"Oh my! Uncle Bash."

"Yes! I am glad he connected to me, even though not directly or physically. "

"What did Uncle Bash say?"

"Some kind of prophecy. He said I'd have either love or an heir, but not both. "

"At least you'll have an heir with him, because I'm also sure that "happy" won't fit the description of your marriage with Lord Darnley."

"I do hope so."

A guard interrupted our conversation.

"Your majesties." He bowed. "You're being called to the infirmary."

I went to the infirmary with my mother to meet a man named Rizzio.

"Rizzio! What happened to him? Is he okay? "

"Yes, my Queen. He just needed more water to drink. He got dehydrated. "

"Okay, thank you!"

The physician kept talking to my mother about the needs of Rizzio.

"Rizzio, am I right?"

"Yes, your majesty."

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you. So you've met my Uncle Bash. "

"I guess so."

"By the way, I'm Alexandra."

"Oh my. I'm sorry I haven't recognized you. I may not have seen you before, but I know you. Princess Alexandra of Scotland and France. The daughter of King Francis II and Queen Mary I"

"And yes, that's me." I laughed. "You're cute," I added.

"I so love your fashion and I idolize your achievements! When you were fighting your conspirators, your abilities came in handy. It's amazing! "

"Thank you, Rizzio. I was taught by my parents and personal advisors. Some skills are just natural. " I smiled.

"I actually idolize your whole family. It may sound creepy, but it's true. Your father and your mother. "

"Oh my, thank you, Rizzio! By the way, the physician said that you need to stay hydrated, but you can now leave this room. You can stay here, if you want. " The Queen interrupted.

"Thank you, your majesty."

"Don't mention it! You're a friend.You're welcome here. "

"Queen Mary, I am so honored to be here."

"Just call me Mary."

"Actually, to be honest, Mary, I feel like I was sent here to help you. I don't know why. I don't know how but I can really feel like I am here to help. "

"Thank you!"

"By the way, how did you get here?"

"I am here for business. I'm an Italian financier, but my sails got wrecked by the time I almost reached the border. Then a group of druids helped me when I was being held by thieves. "

We continued our talk while leading him to his chambers.