Guest Stars: MrPokeguy9 as Prince Olyver Reppingtal Wuau as Jeremy Boleyn IceIceBaby as Empress Raine Reppingtal
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Season Titled, 'Retribution' (Part Five of Ten): Episode Five: "Maternity Leave"
--Act One--
A Pantomime of Festivals are held all across the Citadel, the High-Gardens blooming of performing entertainers and the finest cuisine. High sculptures stand boldly as centerpieces whilst the Royals are decked out in their finest assorts. From all across the land, arrivals of new and old faces come in their numbers flourishing the Gardens as they await for their King and Queen, in the wake of the passing of Former Queen, Lady Mira Parks.
Within the Fields, Aston Parades softly through the grasslands whilst in the sight of Lady Lauren who keeps watch of her Cousin's Son, however the two are soon halted in the crowd by Aston's Father, Randall who stands tall, his charm swiftly halting Lady Lauren in her moment of haste whilst Randall takes Aston from his feet, into his arms as they blend with the Citizens.
Randall: "Oh my boy, Aston!" (Boldly calling his sons name).
Lady Lauren: (Stuttering) "R-Randall? If they ever caught you . . ." She is interrupted with haste.
Randall: "It's fine my Lady" (Laughter) "Our Queen herself has appointed me as an escort"
Lady Lauren remains in a daze, unsure of what to make of her Cousin's decision to appoint her Lover as an escort to the Royals upon the day of Lady Mira's Memorial Festival.
However, whilst the three parade in their own secluded group bellows music as blasts from horns and pieces of instruments blaze whilst flags wave in the air. The voice of Jester's calling into the swarm of crowds within the High-Garden.
Jester: "Ladies and Gentlemen, Our Majesty the King and his reigning Wife, Queen Jennifer!"
The Crowd rises in uproar, applauding their King and Queen. The pair, walking arm in arm whilst a flowing Golden Corset blows within the mild winds. King Noah, sniffing at the air with disdain as he breaks from his Wife.
Queen Jennifer: "Where do you think your going? We have Guests to entertain!"
Jennifer cackles with delight, exploiting herself to the honorable guests before her.
King Noah: (Taking his son, Paulie by his arm as he turns to his Queen)
King Noah: "Paulie's never met the Duke before, I figured today would be a grand day to do so!"
Queen Jennifer bows her head in acceptance, King Noah assertively moving his attention to his son as they walk beside one another.
King Noah: "Your Sister?" he asks, his flouncing eyes drifting to his Castle with one silent glance from his Son.
Paulie: "She needs time to recover Father, losing Lady Mira . . . along with the event it's going to take a toll" He notes, his Father agreeing.
Paulie: (His eyes reflect back, twinkling with the bright sun) "And for your agreement with our Queen?"
King Noah: (His head remaining low) "I'm trying to keep them both safe. For Jennifer . . . It's come to be, but with my dear Chandler it's difficult . . . I know the first won't be the last. I . . . I just can't seem to break her any more, not with the pain it brings me to bring her to that"
Paulie: (His head shaking with disappointment) "If you loved your Daughter as much as you claim to do, if you wanted to keep the integrity of this family then you will fuck her until she bleeds. My Sister will not be taken down by anyone and if it means by creating a bastard such as myself then so be it. Atleast that way you'll get a second chance with two of your beloved 'Sons' if they both conceive"
Paulie's argument lingers significantly, striking an end to their discussion as he exits into the crowds.
Elsewhere, Lord Marcus remains fixated with several Guests, encouraging enjoyment upon this dull day. He however draws attention to the Escort serving to Guests, Randall capturing his attention much to his dismay and bewilderment as to why his Family have organized such a feet. He charges his way out, Randall seeing his Relative approaching with little fear only for the interruption of their Queen to prevent the two from meeting. Queen Jennifer stands boldly in the path of her Grandfather, striking down her assertive formalities as she takes him by his arm, expressing desires to walk alongside him within the Parade. Queen Jennifer takes note of the wary glances she receives from her Grandfather, bowing her head to the Guests they both pass by.
Queen Jennifer: (Sighing significantly) "Yes, Grandfather?"
Lord Marcus: "I have some reports that alarm me"
Queen Jennifer: (Intrigued) "What Reports?"
Lord Marcus: (Biting his lip upon answering) "It seems you have quarreled with Mr. Barone"
Queen Jennifer: (Growing Tiresome of their Conversation) "We disagreed on an Important and Public Issue. He told me of your threats for him and my son to leave the Citadel . . . and today I bring them here so they don't have to endure no more from your spiteful behavior"
Lord Marcus: (Belittling his Granddaughter) "I did not raise you to have opinions, nor to express them or quarrel with those who pose risk to the Crown" His voice lowers with his tense formalities.
Queen Jennifer: "But I'm Closest to the Crown and I'm the King's Wife!" (Her voice intercedes his)
Lord Marcus: (Striking his Granddaughters arm, holding her in place)
Lord Marcus: "And you should remember how you got there . . ." (Voice returns to normal within the crowd)
Queen Jennifer: (Snatching back her wrist, standing above her Grandfather)
Queen Jennifer: "I know how I got there!" (Her voice showing no restraint) "And it was not all you, it was not all you or Lauren or Randall or Mother or Father or any other man you want to name! . . . It was also me . . . He fell in love with me, He respected me!" (Beginning to walk away) "And my opinions . . ." (Her face droops with sadness)
Upon her approach to depart, few moments of laughter strike her sudden posture as she leans back in the festivities, her Grandfather trying to maintain her dignity.
Lord Marcus: (Confused) "What is it?"
Queen Jennifer: (Laughter ending as her arms frollock out) "You have no need to worry! There is good news all round . . . Mira is dead! And I . . ." (Pulling herself close) "I am Pregnant! Do you understand? I am carrying the King's . . . Son!"
The two begin to chuckle in ongoing laughter as the music begins to play within the Parades, Queen Jennifer galloping away from Grandfather as she dances in the meadows.
Queen Jennifer: "We're on the edge of a Golden World!"
Her Golden silk corset dances within the wilderness, galloping across the grass as her arms sway in her twirling manner.
--Act Two--
Fei Wang resides within her Dorms, secluded from the Parades that rage in the Courtyards and Gardens, she continues her work for the Queen as she scrubs at the Castle's flooring. She remains however insight of the corridors in which Chandler and Anthony reside upon, not approaching or endearing in any way only to keep sight of her friends and allies that reside upon there.
However, a ghostly shadow forms behind her a slight sound of guilt choking its way upon her. Fei remains upon the floor, greeting his Majesty, the King in her wake bowing to him as she awaits his words.
King Noah: (Placing his hand out) "The Castle Floor is no place for a Woman of such purity"
Fei: (Blemishing as she takes his hand) "Your Majesty . . ." (She Pauses)
Fei: (Peering across the darkened corridors of the Castle) "Our Queen . . . She asked for these to be spotless upon her arrival. I just simply don't have the energy to finish my work here!" Fei giggles seductively, growing needy of the affection that King Noah has previously shown to her.
King Noah glances his Hand-Maiden in her glistening eyes, his finger upon her tender lips as her eyes flutter upon every breath that cascades upon her.
King Noah: "If you are to be weakened by your efforts made here today, I'm sure I can speak to our dear Queen Jennifer to relieve you of your duties whilst you provide assistance of a lighter need in my Quarters perhaps?"
Fei: (With Haste) "As you wish, Your Majesty" She bows to him, taking his hand as she leaves her belongings behind.
Meanwhile, within the Courtyards Queen Jennifer scouts for her dear Husband, remaining alone as Lady Lauren provides her assistance. Her blooming gown revealing much cleavage, her Cousin expressing delight and concern for Lauren's needs.
Queen Jennifer: "I'm guessing we're now holding auditions for the role of our House's Tart, Yes?"
Lady Lauren: (Reflecting upon her outfit) "Why would you say this?"
Queen Jennifer: (Shunning her revealing outfit) "You show more cleavage then a common prostitute. You're better than that, far better"
Lady Lauren: (Her eyes rolling back, dismissive of the comments)
Lady Lauren: "I suppose the Riches are getting to you, pretty hypocritical coming from someone who slept with men for a living. Wouldn't surprise me if that bastard was off shagging several others behind your back. Even if you're to birth his child, it clearly didn't stop him the last time. The title of Queen is nothing but an accessory and if a common whore such as ourselves can get there then I will sure as hell try my best to get to a position like yours . . . Cousin" Her remarks ware thin, growing tired of her Cousin's righteous behavior as she hastily walks away.
With growing concerns from her Cousin's remarks, Queen Jennifer rapidly turns to her Castle. She becomes infuriated, screaming her King's name across her Corridors, bellowing past her servants in desperate need of her Husband's attention.
Queen Jennifer: "Noah! My King, Where are you!" She bestows, approaching a dimly lit corridor.
Queen Jennifer slowly turns, a blazing candle igniting a path where a bucket of shimmering water rests, rags resting beside it in which Fei left behind. She leans beside a wall, Queen Jennifer's eyes resting upon her discovery until few faint voices begin to drift among the winds.
Her ears do not deceive, she follows these voices steadily. Her soft golden corset drifting behind, a roaring fire raging within the small crack behind a door. Within her ears, nothing but the small faint pounces of compassion from Fei's Voice linger within Queen Jennifer's ears. She grows closer and closer, placing one firm hand upon the Oak-Wood door ready to enter in her blaze of glory.
Inside the room, Fei Wang rests upon her King's knee, Noah passionately endearing a kiss upon her lips as the two lovers engage in their sexual activies. However, before them the Oak-Wood door begins to open, exposing a faint hearted Jennifer who stumbles inside, her great sadness being expressed with few emotions.
Queen Jennifer: (Her Heart Aching) "Oh my God, Oh my God . . ." (Falling beside a door frame)
Queen Jennifer: "Oh my God, what is this?" she so desperately Questions.
King Noah and Fei swiftly separate, staring at their Queen who has entered.
Queen Jennifer: (Closing the Oak-Wood door with Force, striking her hand out to the two)
Queen Jennifer: "Just when my Cousin told me of your business, I found you wenching with Mistress Wang!" She belts out, being shunned by King Noah who stands above her, clinging onto her as he stops her.
King Noah: "Sweetheart!" He bestows, only to be interceded by his Queen.
King Noah: "Fei, you best leave" He offers, Fei taking note of this as she steadily exits.
Queen Jennifer: (Panting as she lingers across a small table) "Why are you doing this? . . ."
Queen Jennifer: "Why did you have to do this . . ." (Striking at Noah repeatedly until he approaches her)
Queen Jennifer: (Backing away with haste) "No, No!" She screams out, until Noah takes a hold of her.
The two Partners stand in his arms, King Noah cradling his wife as she begins to weep, Queen Jennifer feeling the hand of her Husband running to her abdomen, resting upon the location of their conceived child within her time of distress.
--Act Three--
The following evening, Queen Jennifer remains alone as she is equipped in her finest outfits by her Hand-Maidens, Fei being noticeably missing from the masses of Servants on hand upon Jennifer's request. Her hair is braided, softly rolled upon her shoulder whilst the lace is tied gracefully in knots as she takes a stand for the evening meals.
Queen Jennifer is helped to her feet, a charming smile upon her face as she paints her cover approaching a hall of Guests from the Parades, passing through only to feel the sharp pains within her stomach growing, she bows her head at the passing Guests who bows to her, maintaining her strength until she reaches a small side room. She enters, entering with few Hand-Maidens into a small conservatory where she belts out into pain.
Hand-Maiden: "My Lady, are you okay?!" They panic, surrounding their Queen who hustles to the floor in agony.
Queen Jennifer weeps in sorrow, concerned for his well-being as her hand reaches far under her corset to find patches of blood soaking her tender hand, her sorrowful eyes draping with darkness upon her knowledge of what is occurring.
The evening continues, Guests hearing of the incident with Queen Jennifer as word is soon given to the King who responds in distress for his Child.
Back within the Chambers, Queen Jennifer pants in distress. Her weeping sorrow alarming the astounded Hand-Maidens, unknown of what to do. Queen Jennifer rests, knelt within her bed in a white blouse drenched in blood across her lower abdomen, soaking the sheets that lay underneath her frail body.
She holds her hands before her, small trails of blood dripping from her fingers as her desperation grows. She belts out several attempts for help, falling back upon her bed.
Hand-Maiden: "The Baby!" (Gasping in Horror)
Queen Jennifer: (Panting with Desperation) "My Boy!"
Hand-Maiden: "Get some help!"
Queen Jennifer falls into a state of shock, falling upon her bed, crying out.
Queen Jennifer: "No, No, No!" She tugs at her lower part of the body, pulling her fingers back as she stretches inside, attempting to delay the miscarriage as she squirms in agony.
Queen Jennifer: "Argh!" she squeels in horror, her attempts to save her child seeming to come with little succession.
Outside, King Noah blazes through his corridors, doors opening in glory as he enters in a rage. Coming to the Chamber of his Queen, he opens it with force. Hand-Maidens across the room bow to their King upon his entrance, himself holding little concern for his Wife and more so for their Child.
King Noah: (His loss taking a toll) "You've lost my boy . . ."
Queen Jennifer: (Seemingly lost, weeping to herself)
King Noah: (Anger rising) "I will not speak of it! The loss is too great. But I see now, that God will not grant me ANY male children!" His Queen sits before him, gasping for air as her blood ridden bed lays upon her.
King Noah: "When you're up I will speak with you" He turns to exit, until the shudders of his Queen's sadness speak for him.
Queen Jennifer: (Swallowing her Pride as she speaks out)
Queen Jennifer: "It is not all my fault . . ."
Queen Jennifer rises up, crawling to the end of her bedpost as she cries out in anger and aggression. Her King, striking the wooden posts beside him as he listens to her words.
Queen Jennifer: "You have no one to blame but yourself for this! I was distressed to see you with that wench Fei Wang!"
King Noah: (Repeatidly striking at the walls before him)
Queen Jennifer: (Interceding his anger) "Because the love I bare for you is so great . . . It broke my heart to see you loved others"
Her desperation for forgiveness grows thin as her anger resents him, King Noah steadily taking his loss under him, maintaining his dominance as he speaks back.
King Noah: "I said we will speak once you're well"
King Noah then departs, leaving Queen Jennifer in a pity of distress, her crying plea's for the loss of their Child reigning through the Castle's walls as King Noah is escorted away.
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Next Episode: "The Cost of Living"
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