ATP and OBSERVER01: The fate of Rhaenys Targaryen is something I won't reveal... or maybe it will be revealed in a sequel. Thus, I cannot say which of you is correct. IF she survived, the how should be revealed when the IF is cleared.

luca gheda: Thanks!

ThelonewolfNT: Why the hate on the guy? He was not a good king, but some people seem to hate him on a molecular level, as if his very existence was a slight upon the (fictional) universe... Just curious lol

Upon Stormy Seas

King's Landing

King Robert had convened council again. Word had already been sent to the Reach, and Ned rode south with his soldiers. Robert regretted having fought his friend, but he certainly did not regret the killing of the Targaryens.

Another man that had left with Lord Stark, was Flavius Cornelius. He rode with several of his house's Bucelarii and some Excubitores.

Finally, Lord Lannister had left the city already. He had traveled back to Casterly Rock to get some things in order before returning in a more permanent fashion. Or so he had said.

Thus, Lords Hoster Tully, Jon Arryn, Governor Flavius Constantinus, and King Robert, sat around a table, contemplating the options for what was left of the loyalists.

"We can all agree that Lord Tyrell will see that the war is over and retreat back to the Reach without much more of a problem." Spoke Jon Arryn. The old Lord of the Vale waited for a reaction, then continued. "This leaves us with the Narrow Sea Houses and Dorne."

Constantine heard that, and took a decision. After that display, he decided that he couldn't trust the King or his ally to secure the area without turning the Blackwater bay red with blood.

"I will take care of the Narrow Sea houses. The Roman fleet is ready to set sail, and I can be there myself in five days. Surely, convincing the stubborn Valyrian lords of the area will free up resources, and most importantly, get trade back into King's Landing."

Lord Arryn nodded in agreement, and Hoster Tully remained silent. Robert looked at him. Assuming that the Queen and her children were in Dragonstone, he took a decision.

"You will secure Driftmark Governor. But I will take Dragonstone myself, even if it takes longer." Robert had decided that he could not expect the Romans to kill the Dragonspawn

Admittedly, Constantine did not care too much about Dragonstone. He knew already, unlike those present in the room. Thus, since, they were allies but he was not yet before his liege lord, Constantine felt content to not share.

"Very well, I will take care of Driftmark, Your Grace." He said simply. Jon proposed to use the Roman Ships to ferry Vale troops towards Dragonstone, but Robert refused. He would wait for Stannis.

Driftmark

Two letters arrived at the same time. The first came from King's Landing. It told of the death of the King, as well as the deaths of the Crown Prince and his children.

Upon reading the letter, Rhaella Targaryen, now Dowager Queen of the Andals, Rhoynar and First Men, wept bitterly. Not so much because of her husband, but because of her son and grandchildren.

The second letter was short, and addressed to Lord Velaryon. Who silently thanked the gods for it.

Thus, Rhaella Targaryen, still pregnant, was put into a ship. Her son Viserys, was put into another ship. Lord Velaryon insisted that it was for their safety, so that should one ship be captured, the other still had a chance to escape.

Rhaella did not like the idea of being separated from her child, but she had to admit that it was a good idea.

She said her goodbyes, and soon she was aboard a ship, sailing towards Essos.

The hours until Westeros was out of sight, were tense, and everyone was afraid. The ships turned north, towards Braavos. Then a storm struck.

To make matters worse, as the ships shook, Rhaella could feel her child coming.

The midwives were in panic, securing a bed so the Queen would not be tossed away while in the process. They held her and did all they could.

After a while, the storm abetted. And as the skies cleared, Queen Rhaella held the babe in her arms. Amidst the despair, the little girl gave the Queen a new purpose.

"Her name is Daenerys" She said softly, holding the now sleeping babe in arms.

It wouldn't be until several hours later that she knew that the ship carrying Viserys was nowhere to be seen.

King's Landing

After the meeting. Lord Arryn met with the Roman once more.

"Governor."

"Lord Arryn" Replied Constantine, pretty sure that he had an idea of where this was going once more.

"Have you given any thought to my proposition?" He asked calmly, both men were soon walking towards the docks.

"I have, but I must wait to hear from Lord Stark." Constantine looked away as they walked. Soon they reached the docks.

"There is another option, if you wish for an alliance." When Jon said that, Constantine knew who were they talking about, and shrugged in a nonchalant manner.

"I assume that Lord Tully already knows of this idea, my lord."

Jon Arryn smiled slightly at that "It was his idea actually, something about slowly getting rid of the old conflicts between the Riverlander lords and the Romans over the area directly north of the Gods' Eye."

Constantine remained silent as they reached the docks. He looked at the sea and nodded.

"Well, I shall send a letter to my sister. From what I've heard, she might get along with Lord Edmure. However, No decision will be taken until they meet, and I also want to hear what Lord Stark has to say" Constantine replied, looking at Jon Arryn. Jon nodded at that, and both men began the trek back to the Red Keep.