He was gone for three years, her Jae or Jon as Lya called him, the love of her life all this time away from her made her heartache. she still remembers the handsome boy who was always kind to her and always made time for her and listened to her talk about a great many subjects with interest and never yelled at her or got angry at her no matters how many times she did something stupid and often took the blame for the things she did.

Jaehaerys was coming soon and she wondered how he would look like now that he is a man grown, she had no doubt that he's still handsome but she can't stop imagining what he would look like now. she was interrupted by the last man she wants to see now, her brother Aegon

"what are you thinking about sweet sister?" he says with a cruel grin on his face.

when her father refused to betrothed her to the love of her life he father shattered her hopes and heart and she can see the pain on Jae's face a clear as day, but the honorable man that he is ,he won't disobey his father or King but anyone who has eyes can see how much hurt he was but her father wouldn't be moved no matter how much she pleaded with him even Lya couldn't convince him.

but now he was going to make her marry Aegon, after all his talk ,'brother and sister shouldn't marry' he said , 'it only brings madness and sorrow' he said, but now he was going to make her marry Aegon who she hates mainly due to his treatment of Jae and her, she remembers the time when he hit her and made her cry because she spent time with Jae, and she can still remember when Jae entered her room trying to give her her scarf that she forgot in the gardens, but when he saw her there laying on the ground with tears on her eyes, that was the first time someone awoke Jae's dragon and unleashed his fury, he beat Aegon and broke his her father and Lya entered the room Aegon tried to blame Jae for everything but they knew differently, they knew Jaehaerys wouldn't lay a hand on Rhaenys.

"what do you want?" she snarled at him.

"wake up sweet sister from your dreams and accept the fact that we will marry and you two will never be together."

she couldn't bear the sight of him anymore so she left him dare standing alone and went to visit Daena, her dragon, the last piece that Jae left her before going to war to release his anger on the enemies of the empire, she didn't know whether to be proud of him or angry at him for leaving her but he was so hurt, but now she can only imagine how he will be after learning what he father had done.

she reached the Godswood that Lya and Jae had in Summerhall that only they found peace in and no one else came to it, she used to sit near the heart tree when she missed her brother for these past few years.

"Hello, Lya" she greets her stepmother who should love like a mother.

"Rhae my dear how are you doing?" Lya asks her with the same northern accent that didn't seem to fade away no matter what.

"I'm excited Jae's coming back soon but also afraid and angry about Aegon"

"Rhae my dear... no matter how much I tried with Rhaegar he's still standing with his decision, I'm afraid Jon's reaction when he finds out, he loves you so much and I don't think he'll ever have any other women on his eyes other than you." Lya always understood them and their love for each other.

"so do I Lya, so do I."

Jon could see Summerhall and he wasn't more happy in a long time than now, he waited far too long to see his beloved mother and wise uncle Aemon and sweet aunt Daenerys but most of all his beloved Rhae.

"How about a show of strength brother?" Daemon says as he stands next to him. he understands what he means.

"Aye," he responds with a wide grin on his face.

he called Balerion to descend and Daemon do the same with Suvion (Ice in high Valyrian), he gives the order to march to the city to his officers and beacon Daemon to mount his dragon so the can ascend to the clouds.

Jaehaerys always loves standing on Balerion while flying, he knows it dangerous but with Balerion's wide back and big wings that makes his fly smoothly he always fly standing outside battle.

He can see Daemon standing on Suvion and smiling widely like a fool, they circled the army until they arrived at the city when they lowered their dragons in the middle of the city's square, he saw people looking at them in awe and fear and cheering and calling their names.

"the dark prince"

"pride of the empire"

"welcome back"

He wasn't surprised by this because due to his mother's teachings he always walked through the city and donated money to orphanages and food to the poor and played with children from time to time so the people of the capital knew him and loved him, they could recognize him without the dragons.

they told their dragons to go hunt and took their horses from their squires, mounted them and lead their army in full regalia through the city while people kept cheering to the return of their heroes and soldiers.

After moments he found himself within the beautiful palace and how was his relieved from the hot weather outside, when he stepped inside he sensed a rush of wind hit their faces he walked with Daemon until they reached the Throne room where their family and the lords and ladies waited for them.

When the doors opened and stepped forward and Daemon forever his silent shadow was still with him he heard whisperers from those gathered

"the black dragon"

"he's handsome" some ladies swooning at him much to the pleasure of Dameon.

When he reached the middle of the throne room he knelt in front of the High King who was sitting in a beautiful Throne made from dragon glass and Valyrian steel, the throne was big and frightening as you can see the steps of Obsidian and carving of dragon heads on it.

"Your grace" he greets his father and king.

"Rise," Rhaegar replies with a neutral voice.

when he rises he can see his family near the steps of the throne room, his mother in a beautiful white silk dress with red dragon heads on it, Daenerys with red and black silk dress showing her Valyrian trademark beauty and lastly Rhaenys his loved who wore a simple purple silk dress in a Dornish fashion that made her dark skin stand out and showing her beautiful figure and a surge of jealousy and anger flew through him when he saw people staring at her. His uncle Aemon at 60 name days wore simple clothes of red and black honoring his house and he didn't much care for Viserys and Aegon.

"Our beloved son returned to us victorious against the enemies of the empire making it far more secure and at peace, welcome my son you made us proud." his father continue as a large cheer erupts, he can see a warm smile on his father's face, and that made him forget how much hurt he caused him.

Jon walked forward to greet his mother who embraced him in the bone crushing hug much to his embarrassment in front the whole court, but he couldn't care less this is his mother and would do anything for her, he moved then to Daenerys who gave him a kiss on the cheek which made him blush than to his uncle Aemon who hugged him too in a warm embraced, he always loved uncle Aemon and had a special bond with him, and as expected nothing from Viserys and Aegon, and finally Rhaenys who gave him a slightly long kiss on the cheek full of love but the look on her face was full of sadness.

After giving his reports of his victories and losses in his campaign in front of the hall court he excused himself and went to his chambers to rest, after instructing the guards to wake him before the feast he parted with Daemon who went to greet his family, he went into his chamber and found as bath prepared for him, his mothers doing no doubt, she always wants him to be good and pushes him to do better, he stepped into the boiling water which made him feel warm and his body scrubbing himself he existed the bath, dried himself and jumped on his comfortable feather bed and fell asleep as soon as he closed his eyes from exhaustion.

As instructed the guard wake him up, he felt slightly disappointed that Rhaenys didn't wake him up as usual. He got up washed his face wore his red and black clothes, strapped Blackfyre and Dark Sister to his sides and got out of his chambers heading to the great hall for the feast.

He was seated between his mother and uncle Aemon, while Rhaenys was farther away from his next both their displeasure Aegon, the feast was boring as usual aside funny comments from old Aemon while his mother bombarded him with questions about his health and is he had any injuries, and occasionally father or Dany would pop up with some questions about the campaign, but surprisingly Rhae was silent with a sad expressing on her face, he didn't understand why and decided to ask her later.

the dance started, he danced with his mother first then Dany who was dancing with old Aemon despite his protests, but when he asked Rhae she refused him, and now he was worried that something happened.

the dance stopped, and his father told him that he needs to speak in private, so they went to the king's solar. After the door was closed and his father took his seat on his desk and motioned him to sit, he did as told and waited for his father to speak.

"I'm proud of you Jaehaerys, tales of your bravery and victories spread like wildfire throughout the entire empire." his father tells him with a fond smile on his face.

"Thank you father, I did my duty to the empire."

"you've been fighting for years now son commending soldiers into battle, but now the next chapter in your life will be different. I've decided that'll you'll be taking governing over a city like Targaryens done for you'll still be in command of the Dark Legion if the need arose to use it, god those men are loyal to you more than anymore, you inspire loyalty and love like no other."

"Thank you father, I'm all that you've made me and I shall do my duty."

his father smiled at him, but after moments his expressions turn into seriousness and says "Jaehaerys, I've decided to marry Rhaenys to Aegon and the decision is final"

Jon sat there silent feeling anger like never before, betrayal and hurt he couldn't say a word

"I know what you must be feeling right now Jaehaerys, but I'm doing this for reasons you won't understand."

How could he understand how I feel? Didn't he himself marry his mother for love? he thought angrily, he couldn't stand being there in the same room with his fatherless he does something he'll deeply regret, so he nodded at his fathe- no his king and went outside of his solar.

He sat there in the Godswood alone with the moonlight shining on him feeling betrayed and angry and hurt beyond measure, he thought back to Rhae expressing before and understood now, he heard footsteps behind him but he didn't care, he was so lost in his thoughts until he heard that sweet beautiful voice of hers

"Jae..."

he whipped his head around to look at her beautiful face and found tears in her eyes and understood that she must be feeling the same as him, betrayed and angry. He gets up and embrace her hungrily and digs his head into her silky black hair inhaling her beautiful odor of flowers. they sat down still embracing each other.

He sat down there trying to figure out how to ease her pain, he knew what could make them both happy but that would make them go against their king and disobey the High King is a grave crime, then his uncle Aemon's words flashed through his mind 'Duty is the death of love', but wasn't it worth it? didn't he deserve a little happiness in his life, he always obeyed his father word but not this time, he couldn't imagine his love with someone else besides him let alone Aegon, so he couldn't care less of the consequences.

"Rhae let's get married."

she looks at him like he has gone mad but after a few moments she smiled at him

"of course my love, I'll accept death if that means having small happy moments with you Jae."

knowing the consequences they got up and went to get both witnesses, he hated putting his friends in danger but he knew they would gladly do it, maybe it was selfish of him but he couldn't care less, he was madly in love.

As expected, Daemon and Aurane didn't even blink or hesitate and even after explaining the consequences they gave their support. when they arrived at the heart tree they found Daemona, Daemon's twin sister and Dyanna Valeryon, Aurane's sister, there was Septon there in front of the heart tree.

He stood there waiting for Rhae, and when she arrived he was shocked, to say the least when he says old Aemon escorting her to him, she was wearing a beautiful long sleeveless dress and she was shinning with happiness.

The ceremony was short but the kiss was long, they said their vows to each other in front of the gods and men and now they were man and wife. They went straight to his chambers to consummate their marriage.

He woke in the morning as the happiest man alive with Rhaenys's head on his chest, he glanced at her and found her awake

"Morning wife"

"morning husband," she said lazily.

they took a bath and got dressed and a soon as they exited the chamber they were met by guards that put chains on him and took them both to the king's solar. when they entered solar he found his father sitting at his desk with a disappointed look on his face and Dany with a sad expressing on hers while his mother had teary eyes, and Aegon and Viserys smirking at him when he turned he saw his dear uncle Aemon with a sad smile on his face.

After he was seated in front of his father and the guards dismissed.

"Jaehaerys, I'm very disappointed in you right now. How could you go against my will ?"

Jon did not respond and let his father continue

"I told you that I had reasons for my decisions and yet you went behind my back and against my will, the will of your king."

"do you have anything to say for yourself?"

Jon looks up into his father's eyes and says"if you all expecting an apology from me, I will not apologize" everyone gasped at this and looked at his with disbelief.

"All of you here knows very well that I and Rhae love each other with every fiber of our being, despite knowing this you forbade us from marrying or even a betrothal, yet after years of service and waging war for the empire, I killed countless lives for this country, I shed rivers of blood for you I spent restless nights and all of this for duty, I've never done anything for myself, but not this, even if I knew I'd end up where I am now, I would take the same decision in a heart beat."

they all looked at him with utter shock and disbelief while Aemon had a small proud smile on his face.

"Jaeharys III Targaryen you disobeyed the will of the High King, went behind his back do you know the punishment for your crimes ?"His King says to the shock of the others, all of them paled except Aegon and Viserys who smirked widely at him.

"Husband you can't, they're your children this isn't a betrayal you can't kill them for an act of love." His mother begs his father clutching his arm.

"All I ask in return for those years of servitude is that I am the one to be punished, it was my idea the others didn't know."

"The punishment is death, but we're not kinslayers and you're our blood, after all, so your punishment and all those that were in your plans is exile to Dragonstone for the rest of your lives if you ever return to the borders of the empire your lives are forfeit."