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Description Edward was at a desk with his gown robe on. He was writing something down furiously, though his expression was neutral. I stood there for a few seconds before he looked up and smiled then gestured to a chair near the fire.

I poured myself some water as there were no servants here at this hour and got comfortable on the couch, watching the amazing orange flames.

Edward cleared his throat and I turned my head to look at him. "I'll just be a moment," his crooked smile could always make my breathing become unsteady. I nodded and sipped my water.

A few moments later he joined me on the couch and I leaned into his frame while he wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

"Trials are to continue with Tanya tomorrow," he said, I could not decipher anything in his voice and so I craned my neck to see his expression calm.

"Who will be tried first, Michael, Jacob, or the queen?" I asked him, trying not to show any emotion in my voice.

"Jacob will have his trial tomorrow in the tower's court." He sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Newton the next day and Tanya after they are both finished." I nodded while he seemed to be contemplating his next words.

"You will need to testify in Tanya's and Mike's." I shut my eyes and sighed very heavily; in my mind of course.

Mike has been my friend ever since I came to court, Emmett was my brother but Mike was so similar to one. Yet he was my flirtatious brother and that was going to be the death of him.

"Alright," I said quietly while opening my eyes. Edward pulled me even closer to him and kissed my hair.

"Would you like to rest now?" He questioned me at the very moment that I yawned. Chuckling he stood up and helped me from the couch and we curled into his bed. It was the first night I had been in bedroom without having sex. Nice, relaxing and peaceful were the words that came to my mind as I drifted to sleep.

Edward gently woke me in the morning and told me the royal ship would be arriving soon to take us down to The Tower for Jacob's trial. I sleepily nodded and kissed him before sliding out of his bed and deciding not to bother with the tiny door.

I walked through a few doors and some of his rooms before exiting out into the hallway and blinking rapidly at the sun shining in the window. I walked over and went to my room to get ready for the day.

Wearing my red and gold gown that Esme had given me I was debating between the hood that was originally meant for this outfit or my French hood that was gold and would match the gown.

Alice rushed into my room and pulled the crescent hood out of my hand and placed it on my head before rushing out to where Rose was. She did this wordlessly.

Rosalie was waiting out there and when Alice and I came out she went to the door and we went down to the river with more then half of the court.

All of the queen's ladies were to be present and the captain gave his cabin up so we would not have to ride in the icy wind, even though the sun was shining.

While talking with the ladies I learned that I was chosen over Alice and Jessica to give a testimony, making me sigh in annoyance. The two of them were confident woman and I tended to get timid, Rosalie reminded me I was the woman who took control of a meeting of the Privy Council and I would be able to do this tomorrow.

Angela and Sarah were the ones that had been aware of the Jacob Black affair and the two of them would be speaking today to give their witness.

Our ride was smooth and easy for we were with the wind and when we arrived at the Tower all of us were ushered into the courtroom there. The sun was now hidden behind the clouds and therefore the room was dark and had an eerie feel to it.

There were rows of benches that were facing the curved and elevated table that was on one side of the room with a single podium in the center. There were two lower long tables on each side of the podium and they had ink and paper.

There were guards standing at the door when we entered on each side, on each side of the curved table and in the back corner of the room which I noticed was draped with red silk.

I sat quietly throughout the entire trial, careful not to change my expression at any point. Sarah and Angela gave their testimonies about how they had witnessed the queen and Jacob embracing on the lips in the servant's headquarters when they had gone in to search for a cloth.

Jacob denied these charges, and gave several other answers. None of the men that were seated at the table seemed to be fond of the excuses he was making. They kept straight faces that were hard yet level.

The duke and my father were among the eight that were seated up there. It was certain that Alice's attention was else ware then the trial.

As the day dragged on, I started to get uncomfortable in the benches that were not made for any comfort. My back and bottom ached from just sitting and felt as if I did not stand soon I would combust.

Finally as the room began to darken even more, signaling that the clouds were setting they came to their verdicts. Each lord went down the line saying 'Guilty' and that Jacob needed to be hanged.

Just as the last man up there spoke I glanced over at Jacob who had his hands propped against the podium and his head leaning down in an agonized manner as his fate was sealed.

I couldn't watch the guards escort this pained man out, this humorous, and charming person who I had considered somewhat of an older brother. Turning my head, I focused on Rosalie's expression, desperately needing a distraction. Her face was depressed, her beauty was not glowing instead it was casting sadness around her.

We were dismissed as they set the date of Jacob Black's execution. Not wanting to linger, most of us opted to walk and then board the ship while only a few others stayed behind.

The rest of the court that we had left behind joined us and the ship set off, the oarsmen paddling against the wind that we were sailing into now. The ship now had a funny smell to it, while to me and I did not want to sit in the cabin.

Jessica, Sarah, Angela, and Elizabeth stayed in there while the other four of us wrapped our furs around us and went to the decks with the men.

The rocking of the ship was violent to me, though when I asked anyone else they were scarce to notice. I felt a feeling I had only had one other time, sea sickness. My stomach had to be held tightly to settle it though something seemed to be coming in my throat.

"Isabella, are you sure you do not want the cabin?" Alyssa asked me while lifting a hand up to feel my forehead. I nodded; sure that smell would make me more nauseous.

The entire journey I concentrated on not getting sick. It was not difficult after I had asked Alice to distract me. With the help of Alyssa and Rose I was laughing by the time we docked and my sickness; forgotten.

Dinner was to be taken in our own rooms so we went all departed separate ways. I spoke a couple of words to the king about my health before rushing to make pace with Alice and Rosalie.

I was holding my stomach that was uneasy from the running by the time we got up to the rooms. Esme was already eating at the table in the back of the room. She looked up when we came in and her face slid into a slow, triumphant grin.

"Isabella, can I speak privately with you?" She stood from her seat just when Rosalie and Alice sat down to their own mean. I nodded and she pulled me into my bedroom.

"What is it Esme?" I asked her with a yawn that I didn't bother to cover with my mouth.

"You're pregnant." She said flatly. I gasped before my heart started to beat and I stood there with my mouth open.

I had missed two courses –I was still unsure as what the first one was for, I doubted it was pregnancy though- and Alice and Rosalie have each pointed out that I have been gaining weight. My stomach has been easily upset and my head has been feeling faint.

"How do you know?" I was shocked.

Esme's expression was patient as I took this in. "Your appetite has increased, you're gaining weight, and you have not been feeling well. Have you missed your courses?" I nodded though my mouth was still agape.

"One or two," I answered while blinking and gaining my composure back, my hand went straight down to my stomach.

"As I thought." She grinned. I bit my lip while I tried to collectively control my racing thoughts.

Wearily I asked. "What do I do now?"

"Relax," Esme instructed. I looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "You look as if you have been attacked, calm down." Holding my stomach with both hands I took some deep breaths.

"Tell your family, but you mustn't burden yourself, I have seen far too many times that has happened," I nodded.

"Let me loosen this," I turned for her and she redid tied the laces of my bodice. I smiled at the relief of my insides not be as squished together, well not as much.

"Do I tell Edward?" I asked her. The mirror was in front of me, I ran my hands down my belly I could not see a bump, I had gained a little bit but the physician said it was normal.

"Not yet, I will tell you when you most likely should," Esme said with a grin. I noticed tears in her eyes as she hugged me.

There was a knock on the door followed by Alice's voice. "Are you alright?"

I went out to have my dinner while Esme went to her bedroom with a wink at me. My cousin and sister were looking expectantly at me.

I sighed at their expressions. It was not as if I was not happy about the child, it was strange, and I was still shocked even though I knew it was possible all along.

"I'm with child," I smiled nervously a little bit. Alice's mouth dropped open, Rosalie dropped the spoon she was holding with a shocked look on her face.

They sat in silence for moments while I looked at them expectantly. When they finally did speak, they spoke at once.

"Are you certain?"

"How far along?"

I looked at each of their faces that were all anxious for answers that I was not certain of one bit. Taking a breath I realized I would be doing that quite often.

"I am practically certain and I seem to be a little over two months possibly only one," I said, speculating that I had conceived at the beginning of September.

"Is it a boy?" Rosalie asked eagerly, I shot her an irritated glance.

"How am I supposed to know," I snapped at her. She brushed it off and rolled her eyes.

"Oh Bella! You have to tell the king!" Alice exclaimed happily, her face was bright and chipper.

"She should wait until she is starting to show, what will happen if she would lose it?" Rosalie answered before I could speak. I could see they were about to argue so I picked up my own spoon and started to consume my soup.

"At least tell Emmett and father," Alice said, I looked at her hesitantly with a little grimace.

"I will postpone this until the trials are over," I said, reminding them this was my baby and I would make my own dissensions. They each sighed and then nodded; I smiled smugly and ate my soup while thinking about so many things.

Some were worries, other were uncertainties. However I was grateful and filled with joy at the blessing I had received from God. I prayed to Him that night, prayed that everything will turn out as well as possible and there will be no complications throughout my carrying.

Mike's trial went very much like Jacob's though I could not focus on anything now. I was aware I needed to get my thoughts controlled for people were glancing at me strangely now, even the king had noticed.

Instead of Sarah and Angela I gave my testimony and watched as Michael was found guilty just as Jacob was. I felt a little hollow as their date was together set in three days.

Unlike Mike and Jacob's judgment the court room was filled with people from all over the city at the queen's trial. As much as my thoughts were taking over me, they could not command my mind when the queen regally walked in through the doors with Catherine and two guards.

Tanya's gown was black velvet with her dark gable hood quite the same. She looked calm and at peace though it did not look without effort. Her eyes were a little red around the rim and she looked tired but otherwise very much like the queen I had served for years before.

I had just sat down from giving my testimony for the last time. It felt as if I had told that story one too many times.

With Tanya in our presence she was in control of the entire room. She carried herself in a way that people could not ignore however hard they tried.

"Two men, Michael Newton and Jacob Black have been convicted of an affair with you Your Majesty. You are charged with adultery and high treason against the king, what do you plead?" All eyes were on her innocent yet so guilty face.

Confidently she said, "Not guilty." My eyes narrowed at this but it was ever so subtly.

"There is evidence against you," The Chancellor of England said stiffly.

"On the contrary there are testimonies, there is not solid proof," the queen said with dignity.

"You deny it then?"

"I most certainly do," she nodded. I raised an incredulous eyebrow even though no one else saw it.

"What were you doing on the evening of October 19th?"

"I was with my ladies in waiting, well into the evening." It appeared as if being locked away had given the time for Tanya to think of answers that would spare her life.

"It appears all of your ladies were at their own pastimes," the Chancellor said coldly in annoyance.

"Once I dismissed them I retired," she allowed.

"So you accuse your maids as liars?" She nodded and I turned back to see one of her servants with her eyes bright with fury.

"Sir Newton and Black have admitted to different affairs with you, by your own orders."

"They lie as well. God knows my offenses not Jacob Black and Michael Newton," Tanya justified. Glancing over, I saw the king sitting stiffly surrounding by his men; his jaw was clenched along with his fists.

The questioning went on longer, the queen tried many different tactics to prove her innocence and accused Alice, Jessica and me; ladies of her train as liars and betrayers.

Finally the men seemed to have gathered all of the information that was necessary.

"Our verdict will be delivered tomorrow at this time," the duke announced after talking lowly with the Chancellor.

"May God bless you," the queen curtsied before being led out of the large room and back to her confinement. The people gathered stood up from their long time sitting and began chatting while I rubbed my eyes then covered my mouth while yawning.

"You must tell the king soon, Jasper and I cannot restrain much longer," Alice whispered to me, I sighed and brushed my hand down my belly without thinking.

"Sister, you must be patient and pray your niece or nephew is growing strong," I scolded her, smiling at the thought of my tiny child protected by my body.

"Every moment I get," Alice said solemnly, I nodded and kissed her cheek. She lightly hugged me before drifting in the direction of the men in red robes.

"Are you alright?" The king was forever sneaking upon me and I was always surprised when it happened. And it occurred often.

"Your Grace," I curtsied, he nodded as I raised, "what makes you wonder if I am not?" I asked him innocently with a virgin smile.

"You do not seem in best health," he commented.

Grinning while I spoke, "I am merry at heart and that is what matters."

"This will be over soon," his eye roamed around the room gesturing to this important matter, "I promise my love." Edward kissed my forehead just as my lips curved shyly up.

"I need you tonight," he whispered. I nodded and beamed, thinking of how I have not lain with him for weeks.

And when we were finally together again, we really were together in every sense; for hours. I knew he would most likely not lay with me when I told him I was with child so I enjoyed every caress, tough, kiss and smile, more then I ever had.
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Comments: 4

XcrazyX2002 [2010-06-11 16:21:29 +0000 UTC]

meeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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sayagirl In reply to XcrazyX2002 [2010-06-11 19:00:30 +0000 UTC]

ya i thing almost evreyone did

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darciemarie23 [2010-06-11 07:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Me!

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sayagirl In reply to darciemarie23 [2010-06-11 18:59:57 +0000 UTC]

yep u sure did

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