An: This will take place in the year 1483, Matilda's son will be referenced to as Ben, to avoid confusion with Benjamin, and Matilda would have had her first two children, Ben who will be 3-4 years old. Matilda will also have her daughter, Eleanor Howard who will be one years old.
Benjamin "Ben" Howard (The Son of Matilda Plantagenent and Benjamin Howard)
Surrey, 1483
No one POV
Matilda was holding her daughter, Eleanor and was rocking her and said"It's okay, it's okay."
She looked out into the gardens and put Eleanor down and Baby Eleanor kept crawling around, Ben was running around.
Benjamin said "I'm going to get you, I'm coming for you" and Eleanor smiled and Benjamin said "Gotcha."
Ben said "Mummy, help" and Matilda said "I'm coming, I'm coming, Oh, now I got you, Your all mine."
Ben said "This is not fair" and Matilda smiled and kissed him on the cheek, Ben said "I wish I was faster."
Matilda said "Give it time" and she bent down in front of him and said"But no matter what, I love you" and Ben said "How much?".
Matilda held out her arms and said "This much" and Ben held out his hands and said "That much" and Matilda said "Yes, and now that both of our hands are out, we have to hug, it's a given."
Ben smiled and they hugged, She kissed him on the forehead, Elizabeth smiled as she watched from afar, Lizzie walked up and said "You can't play without me, Let me see my favourite nephew."
Ben said "Auntie Lizzie" and he ran up and Lizzie smiled as she hugged him.
Benjamin picked up Eleanor and said "There's my girl, Oh, it's nice to have everyone here" and Matilda smiled and said "It is, and to be here with you. It's just, my father being here, It worries me."
Benjamin grabbed her hand and said "They'll leave tomorrow, and then it'll be you, me, Ben and Nellie. Our family."
Matilda said "I know what my father will tell me today, that I need to have another son, about" and Benjamin said "Tilly, You need to stop worrying so muchl, We are happy enough. And I will not let anyone put you in danger."
Matilda said "Well, he's the King" and Benjamin said "And you are my wife, Mother of my children, and I am happy enough with just two children."
Matilda smiled and they kissed.
Edward said "Now who would like to join me on a hunt, Do you seem old enough" and Ben looked over.
Benjamin said "Let me gather the horses, your Grace."
Matilda looked over.
Edward walked over, Matilda picked up Eleanor as Benjamin walked away. Edward smiled at her and said "She looks like you. Two healthy children."
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Historical FictionMatilda Plantagenet is the daughter of King Edward IV and his mistress Eleanor Butler. King Edward decided to raise her.