Rhaegar Targaryen 290 AC
He was looking as Rhaenys, Daenerys and Egg playing together, he felt his heart warm seeing them playing and laughing with each other.
There were still children and have their own little world, he looks at Daenerys, her silver hair shining from the light of the sun, made him think of Visenya.
How would she look like, would she look like a wolf or a dragon or a Dragonwolve.
He imagined his daughter playing with Rhaenys and Egg.
Would she have been like her, a true shewolf Rhaegar thought and a tear roll down his cheek but he was quick to remove it, he didn't wanted, his children to see him sad.
It had been 7 years but he still felt for her, there were many times when he would wake up and look at his left expecting to see her but instead just an empty bed. Elia would cry sometimes too, telling him that she missed her, that the Gods were cruel not even leaving a child to remember her from.
There were many times during the first year, when Rhaenys would ask him why he was crying, most of the time she would start crying too when she saw her father cry.
Since then Rhaegar had tried very hard to not look weak in front of Egg or Rhaenys.
Elia would often tell Rhaenys and Egg about Lyanna, she always said that she was the bravest woman in the world.
Rhaenys always liked to hear stories about Lya.
Arthur wasn't a big help, in the beginning, he had blamed himself for not staying with Lyanna and making sure she was alright.
Elia would always tell him that he wouldn't be able to do anything. Elia told him that they won because of him, without him they could have lost and Rhaegar agreed with her.
His mother was a big help for him, sometimes he would wonder why she wasn't Hand of The King instead of Jon.
She would deal with a lot of things for him, making his duty easier and giving him more time to spend with Rhaenys and Aegon.
What surprised Rhaegar was that during his time when he was at The Greyjoy Rebellion, Rhaenys had some very strange dreams.
When he returned Elia told him that Rhaenys was dreaming every night like she was in a very cold place and hungry, sometimes she would see someone alone in a cold bed crying.
The dreams had continued for two weeks and then stopped, Rhaegar didn't know what to make of it and neither did the master or his mother.
During that time Rhaenys would often wake up in the middle of the night crying and would come to their bed chamber and asking if she could sleep with them.
They always let her and after the dreams stopped, Rhaenys returned to herself and Rhaegar and Elia were very happy about it.
"Your grace" he escaped his thoughts when he heard Arthur's voice, he was walking towards him, "Arthur?" Rhaegar asked not knowing why he called him.
Arthur looks at the children with a smile then looks back at Rhaegar "I just came here to take Aegon and Rhaenys to train and the Queen wants to talk with you, she's in her chamber" Arthur answered.
Rhaegar sigh and gets up "Very well, give your best against egg" Rhaegar said with a chuckle.
He was very happy that Rhaenys train too, she liked to use spears and swords. Oberyn would sometimes come and train her himself.
Aegon had started training 3 years ago and so far, he was good at it.
Arthur nods his head in agreement and walks over to Egg and Rhaegar walks to Elia's chamber.
He opened it and inside was Elia and his mother, they stopped talking whatever they were talking when they saw him.
"Rhaegar come here" His mother said with a warm smile.
Rhaegar walks over to her and Elia and sits close to a table and they were sitting on the other side of the table.
"What is this about?" Rhaegar asked.
"Lady Olenna Tyrell is coming here with Margery Tyrell and Loras Tyrell" Elia said with an annoying tone.
Rhaegar fought the urge to roll his eyes "I wonder why, she's coming with Lady Margery and Lord Loras" he said looking at his mother.
"There's only one reason why she might come, she will want a betrothal between Egg and her granddaughter Margery" His mother answered annoyed by the news.
"What do you think about it?" Rhaegar asked not liking that they already start planning marriages for Egg and he's still only what, 8 name days.
"I don't think Lady Olenna will straight up tell us that but yes she will want Margery to be Queen" Elia said looking at his mother.
"I think the same, they're sending Loras here to become friends with Egg and Margery to try and talk with Egg" his mother said and sigh.
His mother seemed to have noticed his discomfort "We don't need to talk about this yet, Aegon is still too young, what about Viserys?" She asked looking at him.
Rhaegar runs his hand through his hair "I don't know, we can marry him to Princess Arianna Martell" he suggested and looks at Elia.
She looked to like the idea "That probably would be a good match, after all she's the next ruler of Dorne" she said agreeing.
Rhaegar noticed his mother looking away and sigh "Mother, you alright?" Rhaegar asked.
She quickly turns to him "Everything is fine, Rhaegar just thinking" she answered with a tired tone. Rhaegar didn't believe her but didn't ask again.
"Very well, how long will take for The Tyrells to come here?" Rhaegar asked turning to Elia who was filling a glass with wine.
"I would say 2 weeks" she answered filling one for him and his mother who looked in a world of her own.
"Very well, we need to prepare rooms for them" he responded taking a sip from his glass.
"What about Rhaenys?" His mother suddenly asked, Rhaegar had thought more than once to who to marry his daughter, he needed a united kingdom, as long as he didn't marry her to a Lannister.
Cersei Lannister married Edmune Tully which is another kingdom that don't like House Targaryen, which made two kingdoms.
When it came to the north, Lord Stark barely talked with him, during the rebellion and he didn't seemed pleased to see him.
Despite all that, he didn't think The North would rise against them if it came to that.
"I'm not sure, who's there for her to marry" he asked rubbing his chin.
Elia sigh "I don't know, there is Renly Baratheon, Willas Tyrell, or the heir of Winterfell Robb Stark" she answered looking unhappy to discuss that.
"We need a united kingdom, Rhaenys is still young and she still has time, but I won't marry her against her will" Rhaegar responded seriously and Elia looks at him with a smile.
"How are things going with the Vale?" His mother suddenly asked.
"Jon Arryn has a 3 years old boy named Robin Arryn but no other children" Rhaegar responded.
"What about Riverlands?" She asked with a surprising serious tone.
"Cersei Tully has a son named Joffrey Tully, he's only one name day" Elia responded.
"Very well" his mother said.
"We need to keep an eye on Riverlands, they cannot be trusted" His mother said seriously "And The North" she added.
After 3 Days
Rhaegar makes his way towards the training yard with Rhaenys and Egg, he promised to see them today while they sparr against Arthur and Ser Barristan.
They reached the training yard and it was very large, Arthur and Ser Barristan were already there waiting, they looked surprised to see him.
"Your grace" both of them said and bow their heads in respect.
"Show your Kepa, what you can do?" He whispered to them, Egg put on his serious face and trying to look strong and Rhaenys giggle and walks forward towards Arthur who was holding two sparring sword.
"Can we use live steel today" Egg said moaning looking at the sparring sword in Arthur's hand.
Arthur laugh "No my prince, you're still young" he responded.
There was a frown on his face but he quickly removes it, Rhaegar takes some steps back giving them more space.
First it was Arthur against Aegon, Rhaenys and Ser Barristan move away close to him and looks at them.
Rhaenys was looking at her brother with awe "Beat him brother" she shouted.
Egg nodded his head and raised his sword towards Arthur who was using only one sword.
The fight begin and from the very beginning Rhaegar could see Egg was trying to do his best, swinging with more strength than usual and trying to be faster.
Arthur blocks his swings one by one but Egg was restless, his father was looking and he wanted to show him he was good with a sword.
Arthur starts swinging and Egg start defending himself against his swings and doing a good job at it.
After a short moment Arthur disarmed Egg, "You did very good my prince, better than ever before" Arthur complimented and a big smile grow in Egg's face, "Very good Egg" Rhaenys said proudly.
"Now is my turn" Rhaenys said with a playful tone, she picks up a spear, and make her way towards Arthur, and Aegon moves away to give them space.
From the very beginning, Rhaenys always liked more to use a spear rather than a sword or any other weapon.
Rhaenys starts walking in circles around Arthur trying to intimidating him, Arthur could see what she was doing and was waiting for her attack, suddenly she swings at him with great speed and Arthur blocks him and she starts swinging her spear around trying to hit him.
Rhaegar could see Arthur was more serious with Rhaenys, she was better at fighting than Aegon, after all she was 2 name days older.
She started training before him, Aegon would sometimes tell him to start sparring earlier because he wanted to sparr with Rhaenys but he didn't started training until he was five name days same as Rhaenys.
Looking at Rhaenys fighting his mind went back to Lyanna.
' Rhaegar was with Arthur chasing after the mystery knight, Rhaegar knew his father was just paranoid and there was probably nothing to worry about in this men.
"There my prince" he heard Arthur's voice pointing towards some trees, Rhaegar and Arthur moves closer and see the knight still with the armor and his horse close, now looking closely he could his way of moving and the way he was standing was strange.
Arthur decided to announce themselves "Knight" he said with a warning tone, and his sword Dawn was out and ready to use.
The knight looks at them in surprise but there was no fear in his eyes.
The knight then looks at Rhaegar "Your grace" she said respectfully.
Rhaegar's eyes widened when he heard that voice "Remove your helmet" he commanded.
And the knight slowly removes his helmet revealing a very beautiful woman with long dark hair with curls, her eyes dark grey, she had a long face but despite being beautiful Rhaegar could see she was dangerous.
"Who are you?" Ser Arthur asked when he saw that Rheagar was lost to say anything instead he was just staring at her.
"My name is Lyanna Stark, Ser Arthur Dayne" she answered respectfully.
A Stark, and people said the northern people were savages Rhaegar thought with a little smile.
"You should have not run away" Rhaegar suddenly said, her eyes go to Rhaegar "I'm sorry your grace, I should have not gone to the tourney in the first place" she apologized.
Rhaegar shook his head "Don't worry, I will tell the king I didn't find you" Rhaegar said taking a surprising look from both Lyanna and Arthur.
"Your grace" Arthur tried to say something bur Rhaegar shut him up with a look.
"You ride very well my lady" Rhaegar complimented, Lyanna smiled.
"Thank You your grace" she responded.
"I think I should return this armor to my brother, he will need it back" she said and looking at Rhaegar for permission to leave.
"If you want I can come with you" Rhaegar said without thinking.
She looks at him even more surprised and Rhaegar find himself feeling like a green boy "To make sure no one attacks you" Rhaegar added.
She nodded and mount her horse, "Arthur you can return if you want" Rhaegar suggested but his friend just rolled his eyes. '
Rhaegar escaped from his thoughts when he saw Rhaenys without a spear in her hands and her hands up.
"I Yield" she surrenders.
Arthur smiles at her "You're getting better Princess, soon you will be as good as our dear old Barristan" he said with a smirk looking at Ser Barristan who laugh "I will look forward to the day Princess Rhaenys kicks your butt" he said with a smirk and Rhaenys nodded in agreement.
Arthur then looks at him and walks to him "You're alright Rhaegar" he asked quietly noticing the melancholy on Rhaegar's face.
"I'm fine Arthur just memories" he answered and Arthur knew what he was talking about.
Arthur decided to find a way to cheer him up in front of his children "Your grace, how about a sparr, for the old time sake?" Arthur asked.
Rhaegar was surprised by his request and so were many people who gathered to see the prince and Princess spar.
Before Rhaegar could say anything "Yes, father show him you're the best" Egg said loudly.
Rhaegar knew he would never be able to win against Arthur, he swallows a huge breath "Very well but don't come to me and complain after this" Rhaegar said and Arthur chuckle and walks back to where he was training Rhaenys.
Rhaegar grabs a sparring sword and makes his way to Arthur, he noticed Rhaenys and Egg looking at him with awe in their eyes.
"You're se sȳrje kepa( you're the best father)" Rhaenys shouted.
Rhaegar raise his sword to Arthur who this time was fighting with two swords.
Rhaegar makes the first move and attacks Arthur on his left shoulder but he quickly blocks it and starts using his swords, Rhaegar was able to block most of his swings and staying out of reach and dodging, Arthur swings at his chest but Rhaegar quickly blocks him and attacks him but Arthur use his second sword to block and move his sword away. Rhaegar quickly moves to the right and swings towards Arthur, Arthur moved away before Rhaegar could hit him.
They start circling around each other and Rhaegar swings again, Arthur blocks him again but this time Arthur was faster and put his sword close to Rhaegar's neck.
"I yield" Rhaegar said and his children starts clapping, "Still very good your grace" Arthur said.
His children walks close to him asking how to do better but he needed to intend to his duties as king.
He kiss both Rhaenys and Aegon in the forehead "I need to go now, we will talk later" Rhaegar said softly.
They smiled at him and Rheagar leaves the training yard followed by Ser Barristan.
Tywin Lannister
He was in his room waiting for Kevan, he should arrive now with the news, he hoped he would give him good news, he would not tolerate this, being completely left out of the capital. No he would find a way to have power again. The rumors that spread about his order given to The Mountain and Armory Lorch didn't help his situation.
Tywin was quick to find the one who spread the rumors and he left him alone in a cell with the mountain for a month.
Now he needed a marriage to gain some power, Tywin knew it was hopeless to think that the king will make him Hand of The King.
No the king would not change his council, even if one of them dies, he knew the king would not choose him or anyone with Lannister blood.
Marrying Cersei to Edmune Tully was a good move, it was no secret Riverlands hated the king for killing Hoster Tully.
Edmune Tully's sister was married to the frozen dog of The North.
That made three kingdoms and he wasn't sure The North would support another rebellion and to crown who, no he needed to find a way and soon.
The Greyjoy Rebellion was a good way to test the waters, to see how the lords felt with Rhaegar Targaryen.
Dorne of course had no ill thoughts for the king despite him running away with that whore, the thought that he choose A Stark Dog instead of his Cersei made his blood boil.
Stannis seemed to be alright with the king but Tywin knew he didn't like what happened to Robert 7 years ago, Tywin hoped he could find a way to make him go against his king again.
As for Renly Baratheon he wasn't even there.
As for The Reach he knew it was pointless to talk to them, they will want The Crown Prince to marry their whore and if they don't get that, they will stay neutral.
And then was The North, to his surprise lord Stark looked like he couldn't stand in the same place with The King not even for a minute, Tywin didn't try to talk to him but if Lord Stark hated the king that much he could use that in his advantage.
Then it was The Vale, Tywin meet Jon Arryn, but didn't talk that much to the old man without risking to raise suspicion.
Tywin knew very well Varys's spies were everywhere and he couldn't be heard saying the wrong word.
Tywin had tried to talk with Jon Arryn about the past but it didn't go the way he wanted.
The rebellion ended as soon as it begin, The Ironborn were idiots to think they could be against the seven kingdoms.
When it came to Vale, Tywin hoped that if Lord Stark was on board, Jon Arryn would be on board too to fight for someone he had considered his son.
Tywin would need to find a way to give reason to The North to start a rebellion.
The door opens and his brother comes inside, Tywin looks at his face "So?" He asked wanting to waste no time.
His brother shook his head to his disappointment, Tywin slammed his fists on the table.
No No I will find a way and Soon.
Jon Snow
Jon was in God's Wood praying for his mother, praying that she would come and take him from this place. Jon didn't feel like he belonged here and the people around here made sure he would always feel like that. His father has barely talked to him since he returned from the rebellion, Jon didn't know why.
It had been 3 months now since the rebellion ended but his father would avoid him like he had some plague. Jon felt tearfully everytime he would try to grab his father's attention, whatever was by reading more, or riding horse or Fighting, he never got his attention and Jon slept crying alone on his cold bed in a little room far away from the others.
He had started raiding horses, a week ago before Robb, and to his surprise he was able to ride a horse within a week but all that was for naught. Lady Stark started making his food salty again and now he was forced to wash his own clothes and the clothes he was wearing were just called clothes, they had many cuts around and were just rotten.
He hated all this, his father didn't care for him, Lady Stark hated him, Sansa avoided him and Robb was spending more time with the Ironborn.
Arya was the only one who actually looked to want to spend time with him, since once he read a story of Visenys Targaryen until she slept, since that day she had wanted his attention all the time, she even start chasing him around like a lost puppy, even grabbing his foot and wanting to play, that warmed Jon's heart to no end.
Jon still remembered the lord who came to talk to him when The Rebellion ended.
The lord looking at him was still in Winterfell, it had been a week since he was here, for some reason that lord was looking at him sometimes from a far distance. Jon had caught him looking at him but Jon couldn't understand why.
Jon had noticed that lord talk to his father sometimes but he was far to hear anything
When Jon left the hall, the dinner was again salty, he was hungry but he was used to this.
Jon was walking towards his room when he hears footsteps from behind him.
He turns around and sees the lord "I'm sorry Jon, didn't mean to scare you, I just wanted to talk, I was about to call you when you turned around" the lord said with a kind smile.
Jon was more surprised of him calling him Jon instead of Snow or Bastard.
Jon looks at him "What can I do for you my lord?" He asked the man.
He was not really tall, and looked to be not much taller than Jon.
Despite all Jon could see he had the body of a warrior.
"I would like to talk with you" the lord said making Jon more confused.
Why a lord would want to talk with a bastard Jon asked himself.
"Yes lord" "Howland Reed" the lord answered with the same kind tone.
Jon recognized that name "Oh, my father has talked about you" Jon said smiling taking a step closer.
The lord smiled back but Jon could see the lord was not straight looking at him but more his body.
"Ned Stark is a good friend" The lord said bitterly and Jon noticed that.
Jon narrowed his eyes
"What you wanted to talk about my lord?" He asked curious wanting to talking with someone new.
"You".