5th Month of 131 A.C King's Landing

Queen Rhaena Targaryen

She had never thought that she would be queen that was something that was always supposed to go to Baela, her elder sister and the fiercer twin. Baela and Jace, they were a match made by the gods, both lively and fierce and proud and strong, they were destined for greatness, but Jace was dead now his body rotting somewhere, and Baela was wed to Alyn, whom had once been a bastard but was now grandfather's heir. Of course Rhaena and Luke were doing the best they could in the roles they had been allotted by destiny and the war, she knew her husband struggled sometimes with the weight of the crown and the decisions he had to make, and at least she had it easier. As Queen she had to attend court and host the ladies of the court, and assess whether or not they had pure intentions she was good at that she had found and she rather enjoyed it. And now that she was a mother, well her days were taken up by her little boy, her and Luke's little boy named Daemon for her father, he had her colouring silver hair and violet eyes and he would be a handful she could just tell.

It now seemed she was to share her husband and love with another woman, her grandfather had suggested that Luke marry their cousin Helaena to soothe the wounds of the dance and as such Rhaena had decided to get to know her future wife. Her future wife was a sweet woman, who doted on her daughter and was somewhat shy, but there was a cleverness to her and a witty side. As Rhaena was discovering. "So you are truly telling me that Daeron was something of a trouble when he was younger? I cannot imagine it, he always seemed to be the heart of chivalry."

Helaena laughed somewhat. "Well of course he would. For he was squiring in the heart of chivalry. Oldtown no less, no wonder he turned out the way he did. Away from the stink of this place. But no, he was a true prankster, I do remember once seeing him and Jace playing at something and then seeing Aegon covered in water a little while later. He was truly a funny boy, he would have made a good man."

There was a silence between them then as there always was and then she asked. "So what was it like growing up in King's Landing when uncle Viserys was around? I have heard many things from father and aunt Rhaenyra but never a single thing from those who truly experienced it."

Helaena is silent for a moment and then she says. "Well there are always going to be different takes on the matter, but really it was a good time to be growing up. Father was a good man, he liked to laugh and he showered us all with gifts and stories. He was a kind man, and there were lots of people here to play with as a child. Of course there was tension between mother and Rhaenyra but that was natural, they were both competing for father's attention. Still King's Landing was a nice place to be growing up."

Rhaena nods and then asks a question she is not sure she truly wants an answer to. "I know this will be difficult for you to discuss Helaena, but I must know, what life was like for you married to Aegon. We heard many things on Dragonstone, and as such I want to know the truth from you, so I know what to look for should there be any cause."

Her future wife is silent a moment and then she says slowly as if considering each word. "It was tough Rhaena, I will not lie to you. Aegon was not a good brother, and was less of a good husband. He was harsh and cold, and he spent more time with his whores than he ever did with me or the children. But his ambition was such that it drove him to do things that I would never have thought the boy he was could commit. I fear for my children, for I saw elements of him in Jaehaerys before he disappeared, and there was some of him in Jaehaera."

Rhaena notes how Helaena's lip quivers at mention of Jaehaerys, and though she loathes herself for asking this she must know to secure their family. "I know this is going to be even harder for you, but I must ask. Do you know where your mother and Jaehaerys are? If you do, you can tell me I can make it so that Jaehaerys returns to King's Landing safe and sound. No one need get hurt."

Helaena is silent for a moment and then she says in a very soft voice. "I do not know where my mother took my son Rhaena. I wish I did, truly I do. All I know is what everyone else knows. That they went to Hayford when things began getting bad for Aegon, but since then I do not know where they could have gone. Knowing my mother she might have taken my son back to Oldtown or they might be hiding anywhere. My mother in her drive for power is mad enough to try anything."

She considers this for a moment and then asks. "Do you truly think your mother would truly try to endanger her grandson for a chance to get what clearly is not hers?"

"My mother used to be sweet, but when father continued to deny Aegon the chance to become his heir, she became bitter and twisted. And as such I believe she would do anything to ensure someone of her blood sat the throne. Which is why I worry so much, it is clear to me that the Shepherd and the failed attempt on the Dragonpit was her doing." Helaena replies.

Rhaena sighs and then taking a hold of her cousin's hand says. "I promise you we shall find Jaehaerys and we shall ensure that he is safe and secure. Alicent Hightower will not get the chance to cause more trouble, not anymore. Jaehaera and you shall be doubly safe, I will ensure it as will Lucerys." She smiles at her cousin then and then asks. "Now tell me of Jaehaera, I have not seen her for some time is she well?"

Her cousin smiles at the mention of her daughter then and says. "She has been busy causing trouble with some of the children of the helpers around. But she is resting now, I thought it best before Ser Alyn and Lady Baela came to visit. After all I do not wish for my daughter to look anything but her best now. And how is baby Daemon doing?"

Rhaena groans slightly and says. "He is well cousin. He cries, he eats and he smiles. He will be a very lively child I can tell you that much. I love him very much so, but I fear that he will turn my hair grey."

Helaena laughs at that and says. "Oh Maelor was most definitely like that as a babe. Trust me Rhae, when I say that it is worth it every minute."

Rhaena smiles at her cousin and is about to respond when there is a knock on the door, Ser Artos Whitewolf of the Kingsguard comes in and whispers in her ear. "Your Grace, the person you had asked for is waiting for you in the king's solar."

Rhaena nods and then looks to her cousin. "I am very sorry Helaena, but I have to go. I have an urgent matter to attend to. It was lovely to speak to you, and I shall see you soon." They say goodbye and then Rhaena walks back to her husband's solar where the man she has been waiting to hear from is standing. "Ah Ser Clarence so good of you to join us finally. Now tell me what news do you have?"

The man-someone whom her father had hired during the war- is a detestable man with silver hair and dark eyes, and an even darker smile. "My queen you look radiant as always. Motherhood suits you." Noticing her impatience the man laughs and says. "But of course you did not come to listen to me compliment you on your beauty. From what I have gathered amongst the scum of the city, the Shepherd was viewed as some sort of saviour in the beginning, from the corruption and the sin that supposedly lived in this city. When he began talking about the dragons, people believed he wanted them to remove the dragons from the world, but when he spoke of releasing one, they wondered why. As such from the people I have been speaking to, it would appear as though the man left King's Landing a few months ago for a visit. Where no one knows, but it is after this visit that he began speaking of freeing the dragon."

Intrigued, Rhaena looks at the man and asks. "And what dragon was it that the man insisted on freeing?"

The man is silent and then says. "Shykros."

Rhaena nods and thinks this through, Jaehaerys dragon, about the size of a boar at the moment, not big enough to pose a significant threat, but considering said dragon was still in the dragonpit more attempts were like to be made. "Did you hear anything else whilst doing your job?"

Clarence Waters smiles then and says. "Well I did hear that the king is betrothed to Helaena Targaryen, which is such a shame. If I were your husband I would never look at another woman, let alone consider marrying one. You are far too beautiful for such a man come with me and I can show you the world."

Rhaena laughs even as Ser Artos advances forward his hand on his sword hilt. "I would not want to come away with you even if you were the Prince of Dorne. I happy here in King's Landing with my husband and my son. And you will remember your place Ser Clarence."

The man sighs and says dejectedly. "Alas what am I to do when the woman I love rejects me and the man she loves is a fool. I suppose I must do as my queen commands and return to finding out information for her. Though I do wonder why she does not ask the master of whispers."

Rhaena looks at the man and says. "You have a job to do, now leave." The man bows and departs and once Rhaena is certain he has gone she calls out to the man who was hiding in the shadows. "So tell me Lord Simon what did you make of that?"

The master of whispers considers his words a moment and then responds. "What, Ser Clarence said about the Shepherd is true Your Grace. The man was doing some very shady things up until the attempted storming of the Dragonpit, and that he wished to free Prince Jaehaerys dragon only confirms that he was working for Alicent Hightower. As to where she could be, I have got two possible guesses, Oldtown is too far away and Lord Garmund is not the fool his father was, so that is not an option. Then there is Sow's Horn, after all the woman does have a cousin who is a member of House Hogg, though being there and trying to bring a dragon back to the place is not something that would be advisable. So that just leave's one place, the only place that has not yet openly declared for King Lucerys."

Rhaena looks at the man and says. "Harrenhal? Truly you think that that is where the woman and my cousin are?"

"It makes sense Your Grace, after all Larys Strong remained loyal to King Aegon till the bitter end. His cousins either fought for the greens or aided them one way or another. And it is the perfect place to hide." Massey responds.

Rhaena considers this a moment and then says. "Very well, have your men begin searching the place and the lands around it. I will sign off on it."