True Love has many paths

[EarlyBird]

This is a script based on the young victoria. But it's basically the real people. So it is original as they are real people, just imagine the characters as who played them in the film. The Duchess has to curtsie in the film so thought I'd add that in. How she is her mother but Victoria is the Queen. The power changes.
Hope you enjoy it. It was suspected with the real people that Sir John and the Duchess were lovers. This is a scene about Victoria wanting to dismiss Sir John.

Duchess: Victoria...

Victoria: Yes Mama? What is it?

Duchess: I know you do not wish Sir John to stay here but...I implore you...If you think anything of me at all, let him stay.

Victoria: Anyone would think Mama that you and him were more then friends.

Duchess: Victoria, Don't be impertanant.

Victoria: Then why do you care so much if he stays?

Duchess: Because...Because after so many years we have grown closer. He is like a part of my family.

Victoria: He certainly is not a part of mine.

Duchess: Sir John only wants what is best my dear.

Victoria: For himself Mama, and you are the only one who cannot see it. You are blinded by him...Blinded by a man who controls your every waking move.

Duchess: Be careful with your tone Victoria. Remember who you are talking to.

Victoria: And who is that? My mother or the Duchess of Kent?

Duchess: Both (walks away from her daughter).

Victoria: You will not change my mind about him. I know him better then you think.

Duchess: (looks back at her) You are a child.

Victoria: And I am your Queen. Remember that Mama, or we might fall out even more then we have already.

Duchess: How can you be so cruel to me (puts a hand to her heart). I am your mother, I gave birth to you...My only wish is to protect you.

Victoria: If that is the case then you would see no harm in me sending Sir John on his way.

Duchess: It is not so simple.

Victoria: Yes it is.

Duchess: He is a part of me...I need him, no matter what you may think.

Victoria: Then let him stay...But only to arrange your finances. You have not changed my mind about what he is. And I do not wish to see his face. But as you have no one else to sort out these things for you he may stay. For now at least.

Duchess: Thank you.

Victoria: Lehzen you may go...(looks to Lehzen who is standing behind her).

Duchess: (looks at Lehzen and then at Victoria).

Lehzen: Majesty (curtsies).

Duchess: (looks at her daughter and curtsies reluctantly).

© Alison Garwood

[EarlyBird]

Albert: Am I interupting?

Victoria: No. Mama was just leaving.

Duchess: Yes...I will see you soon?

Victoria: (nods) Of course.

Duchess: (walks out).

Victoria: How was your riding?

Albert: Good (smiles) And how is the baby?

Victoria: The doctor says everything is as it should be. I am not that far along yet.

Albert: I hope this will be the first of many children.

Victoria: Not too many (smiles amused).

Albert: I told you I was expecting a large family (grins).

Victoria: So you did.

Albert: (walks over and kisses her gently on the lips). I hope you will be resting when you are further along.

Victoria: (nods) I am sure Mama will have me tied to my bed if I try to over work myself.

Albert: We can't have that can we.

Victoria: No we cannot.

Albert: I think you and your mother will grow closer when the baby is here.

Victoria: Oh? How do you suppose that?

Albert: She will be a grandmother and her grandaughter will be part of you. Naturally seeing the child will mean she sees her own daughter a lot more.

Victoria: I suppose you're right. When the baby is here if Mama is visiting then we might settle our differences. But not as long as Sir John has his evil handle on her.

Albert: She will come round. I know she will.

Victoria: Why must we make so many mistakes before we understand?

Albert: I do not know. But then again there is much I do not understand.

Victoria: I do wish everything was much simpler.

Albert: It will happen in time. You'll see.

© Alison Garwood

[LadyoftheNight]

Nice

[EarlyBird]

Thank you xxx *huggles*

[EarlyBird]

Months later

Duchess: I want to see my daughter.

Guard: I'm sorry Ma'am, the Queen has requested you wait here.

Duchess: I am her mother!

Guard: We are only taking orders.

Duchess: From a baby.

Victoria: (opens the door) You can come in now Mama.

Duchess: Victoria, I didn't mean...

Victoria: I know what you meant. And I understand. I am always going to be your little girl.

Duchess: (smiles weakly) Yes you will.

Victoria: (walks into the room and to a cradle. It is a large cradle covered in white fabric with the bottom like a rocking chair).

Duchess: What craftsmen made this contraption?

Victoria: It was a gift from the workers. They said it is sure to send the little one into a deep sleep when she is getting fussy.

Duchess: (peers into the cradle and beams proudly). She is a big girl.

Victoria: (nods and giggles) Yes, she is.

Duchess: May I? (goes to pick her up).

Victoria: You may (nods).

Duchess: (picks up the baby and holds her in her arms). She looks just like you when you were a baby.

Victoria: Oh shush Mama...There is bits of Albert in her too. (amused).

Duchess: I know. (gently rests the baby on her shoulder and rubs her back). I am very proud of you.

Victoria: Thank you.

Duchess: And I hope that we can try to regain some relationship between us.

Victoria: I would like that very much. I want things to be happier...Better then before. I don't want us at eachothers throats. And I want you to stay here as my Mother not as my guest.

Duchess: (beams and puts down the baby, before stroking her daughters cheek). I love you mein liebling.

Victoria: I love you too Mama.

Duchess: (looks at her and smiles).

Victoria: (throws her arms around her mother and holds her tightly).

© Alison Garwood

[queenelspeth]

aww yay :')
that should have been in the film! haha
Very well written, you got the characters perfect =D

[EarlyBird]

Aw thanks, maybe seeing it three times has helped me lol Hope you all get to see it more or for the first time soon
But then again I am basing it off the real people so it's original lol so I guess watching the history did help anyway hehe xxx

[EarlyBird]

Conroy: (gets out of the carriage in front of the gates and frowns at the guards). I want to see the Duchess.

Guard: You could get shot for being here Sir John. The Queen made it quite clear where you stood.

Conroy: I am not here to see the Queen, I am here to see the Duchess.

Guard: We can't let you in.

Duchess: (looks out the window and lets go of her daughter).

Victoria: What's he doing here?

Duchess: I don't know. Let me go and talk to him.

Victoria: So he can get back into your heart again?

Duchess: Just let me see him. I wont let him through the front gates.

Victoria: You had better not Mama.

Duchess: (sighs and strokes her cheek).

Victoria: Just get him out of my sight.

Duchess: (walks outside and hurries towards the gates). Sir John what are you doing?

Conroy: I had to see you.

Duchess: Oh?

Conroy: I want you to give me another chance. In both respects.

Duchess: And what respects are they?

Conroy: Do I really have to say?

Duchess: Victoria wont like it.

Conroy: Plead with the Queen...

Duchess: So you can cause more problems then you already have?

Conroy: Not at all.

Duchess: Then how do you plan on making things alright again?

Conroy: I have been working hard...I have retreaved all the money that was lost.

Duchess: It wasn't lost Sir John, we know where the money went. It turned into your money to do as you please and not my own.

Conroy: Yes I understand that. But I was foolish Ma'am. Very foolish.

Duchess: Yes you were. I think it best that we only see eachother away from my daughter. I will take care of my own affairs and if I should ask for your advice you shall give it. Understood?

Conroy: (bows his head) Yes Madame.

Duchess: Good. Open the gates (to the guard).

Guard: We were given strict instructions by the Queen not to let anyone in.

Duchess: I want to get out please. Just for a few short moments.

Guards: (sighs and they open the gates).

Duchess: (looks at Conroy and sighs waiting for him to make a move).

Conroy: (walks close to her and wraps his arms around her). I hope you can forgive me.

Duchess: (kisses his cheek). We will see. Have a safe journey. I will write to you.

Conroy: (bows his head and gets back into his carriage). Goodbye my love.

Duchess: (waves her hand) Goodbye my Lord.

Conroy: (leaves)

Duchess: (sighs and walks inside).

Victoria: What did you say to him?

Duchess: That if we are to meet we meet outside of the Palace. And that I will be in control of my own money.

Victoria: There is no need Mama. I have someone to do that for you.

Duchess: Thank you my dear you are so kind to me.

Victoria: (hugs her gently).

© Alison Garwood

[biggzy]

Really quite interesting Witchy !!( I know you've changed your name, but for me you'll always be Witchy). Keep at it, you have a flair!!!

[EarlyBird]

Thank you