King's reception room

I had come to Spain purely for a visit of their fine arts. As I was visiting his kingdom; it would be rude to not acquaint myself. I was nervous to meet him as everyone seemed scared of him. I was mainly intrigued to see exactly what he was like.

Charles sat in his reception room and he heard that a certain duchess wished to see him. Looking at the door he nodded "Send her in." he said before looking out the window of the reception room, sitting on his throne chair.

Walking in my breath was taken away by his very impressive art collection. The walls were covered in a seductive red; with glorious paintings hung upon them. On shelfs he had vases with intricate paintings on them. All this room needed was a pair of deer antlers above where he sat and it would be complete. Your Majesty has an impressive art collection. I curtsied with a soft smile prying on my lips.

Charles looked away from the window and his icy blue stare landed on her and he raised an eyebrow "Thank you." he said simply and he looked towards his kinsmen before looking at her "What is your purpose here?"

My visit here was purely for art! I shifted on my feet feeling uneasy. I know that kings can be offended when people visit their lands and not the king themself. So not wanting to cause any offence to you I thought a quick hello wouldn't hurt. Pursing my lips I looked straight at him. Placing my hands in front of me.

Charles raised an eyebrow and he smiled "But I am more than a King." he corrected her and he stood up, as graceful as ever and his hands were clasped behind his back as he made his way over her, his icy eyes looking over her and he looked back up at her face "For art you say? You will find no better art, than what you will find in my halls."

I to had the bluest of eye's to gaze him up and down. How would you like me to address you then. I said softly not leaving my gaze from him. Maybe you could show me whilst I am here.

Charles raised an eyebrow at her "Holy Roman Emperor." he said to her before turning his back to her and he had a light smirk on his pale lips "Perhaps, I should have to see if it suits my busy schedule."

Of course Holy Roman Emperor if you are not to busy to show me your halls. I would very much like to see them. Apart of me thought that he must be finding this amusing. I was not that bothered I was used to the temperament of men.

It took him a few moments and when he turned around, there no sign of the smirk on his face and he nodded "Of course." he said to her and he smiled "I will show you the halls."

After you Holy Roman Emperor. I said to humour him if that was how he wanted to be treated. I did not believe that a man like him could be so strict all the hours of the day. Their had to be a carefree side and now I was on a mission.

Charles nodded and he led the way towards his infamous halls.

Inigo was told that Emperor Charles wanted to see him. Escorted by two guards, he entered the room and bowed deeply before him

Majestad..have you sent for me?

Inigo looked at him while hearing his words. The he gulped and nodded

Yes, Majestad. Unluckily, your aunt Queen Katherine is no longer Queen of England. She is now known as Dowager Princess of Wales. And so your cousin Mary..she is no longer Princess, but just Lady Mary. King Henry wanted to divorce from her to marry a whore, Anne Boleyn. Actually, she sits on english throne and she is with child. Since Henry broke with Rome, his previous marriage with your aunt is now illegitimate. She lives now at Kimbolton Castle with few ladies and servants. No one is allowed to see her..

He took a breath before continuing his explaination

And..about your brother Ferdinand, he is actually in Bavaria guest of King Richard. Rumors say that they want to sign an alliance and that Richard of Bavaria gave him many men to build an army. Also...some olter people say that he fell in love with a muslim slave, gave him by King Richard as gift. Your sister Eleanor is in France to meet King Francis, as they will marry soon. While Princess Isabella is still in Bavaria, I suppose..

I stare at the Ambassador when he mentions the whore's name.

"My aunt no longer Queen of England and Henry has married a whore. Ambassador I would like you to travel to England and present this letter to my cousin Princess Mary in which is an invitation to the Spanish court here she is always welcome here. Surely this new marriage could not be approved by his Holiness and if it has then Henry is threatened with breaking this Spanish alliance he had when he married my aunt. I say to him before looking at some papers then i continue with my talk.

"My brother Ferdinand is in Bavaria? This is news to me but I cannot understand is why would he want to raise an army for what purpose? I am pleased to hear that Eleanor is now to be Queen of France it will give us a strong alliance with France and as for my brother with a muslim slave that is foolish. Thank you my lord Ambassador.

Inigo nodded and took the letter from his desk

As you wish, Majestad. About your brother, I heard that he wants to bring the muslim slave here at spanish court. If she would become with child this would be a problem for your bloodline..Surely I will get more informations about your aunt and I shall invite your cousin Mary at court, Majestad..

Inigo nodded

As you wish, Majestad. It will be done as you command. I heard that the slave's name is Dilara, Majestad. Dilara Hatun. She is at Sultan Suleyman's sister service. But, since King Richard gave her to your brother as gift, he is thinking to ask to Sultan to let her free, in order to bring her in Spain with him. I guess he wants her as his mistress, Majestad..

He replied

I nodded at him.

"I do hope that Princess Mary agrees to come visit as I know the way she must be feeling about all this. A muslim slave called Dilara Hatun well that is interesting the Spanish people would not take a great liking to her i think but I will let things progress and see how it all ends up. Go to England now my lord with the letter for the princess and I think i might write to the Sultan regarding the slave.

Inigo nodded

As you wish, Majestad..I'll leave immediately

He bowed deeply before leaving the room

Two weeks later, Inigo was told that Emperor Charles wanted to see him again. Once he was introduced in his reception room, he bowed deeply before him

Su Majestad..did you want to see me?

I see my lord Ambassador enter as I had requested.

"Ambassador yes I have a task for you it is regarding the slave girl that we have imprisoned. I need you to travel to France my lord to inform my sister of this as these actions from our brother has to be known and also my lord I need you to tell Eleanor the Queen of France also that this slave must be removed from here and a place among the French servants. Can you do this?

Inigo nodded

Of course, Majestad. I'll leave for France immediately. Just...what if your sister won't agree of having a muslim slave in her household?

He asked