Childhood

Daenys has always loved growing up at Dragonstone. She is the youngest, born three years after Rhaenys. She has always been a sickly child and sometimes wonders if that is the reason why her mother is so fond of her.

Her father is an entirely other story. When Lord Aerion found out his youngest child did not have any skills in fighting or bonding with a dragon, he just decided she wasn't worth it. Daenys is sure her father loves her, but he just doesn't know how to connect with her. The few times Daenys did try as she grew older, their conversation has always ended in awkward silence.

Daenys has to admit her childhood was a loving one, but sometimes she mourns the fact she never really got to know her father.

Daenys, apart from being rounder than her sisters, also is the only Targaryen who has never bonded with a dragon. She found it sad in the beginning, but she has gotten used to it. She gets along with them - Balerion has even allowed her to pet him - but she has never gotten that specific spark with one.

When she was little, her mother used to take her on her dragon's back, so she would at least know what it feels like to fly. Daenys admits she misses that sense of freedom but she cannot change what doesn't happen.

Daenys takes a deep breath and looks up from her horse, seeing Aegonfort coming closer. 'We have arrived, My Lady.' Lord Orys says to her, but he is met with nervous silence.

A roar is heard over them, and Daenys acknowledges him as Balerion. Still as beautiful and as deadly as before.

Moments like this make it always harder, knowing what she has to miss. Daenys takes a deep breath, lifts up her head and walks with confident steps to the fort, though it is with a confidence she does not feel.

Unbeknowst to her, yellow eyes follow her around. She always lurks in the shadows, that one. What no one knows is that Balerion has a sister. That sister, with scales just as black as him but with yellow/green wings and yellow eyes, is as big and vicious as him. Maybe even more dangerous. She has never let anyone be her rider, because she never thought anyone was worthy enough to ride on her back. But this girl interests her.

This dragon, Balerion's sister, will be known as the Weeping Dread, but to Daenys she will have a more simple name. A name that mirrors their friendship and trust. To her, she will be known as Magavin.