Rhaenys Targaryen
When she woke up in her room after that nightmare, she was terrified that something had happened to Jae. She quickly dressed up and went to Jae's room, not bothering to answer Ser Oswell, who was asking, where she was going.
When she reached his bed-chamber, she quickly went inside and saw that her brother was peacefully sleeping. His long curly hairs were covering his face, but he looked peaceful. She looked at the fireplace, and the fire was burning, and it was warm enough. Winter was also lying close to his bed.
She decided to stay a little and make sure Jae was alright. She grabbed a chair and put it close to his bed. She sat on the chair and laying her head on the edge of the bed to not disturb him.
She didn't remember what happened next, but she woke up by Jae calling her to wake up. At first, she thought Jae was in her room, but she quickly remembered why she was here. She glanced at Jae's eyes and was relieved to see they were dark grey and not green like Wildfire.
After returning to her bed-chamber, she calmed herself, telling herself that it was all a dream. Jae was fine, and he was with them. That's what was necessary.
When they went outside, she noticed the way Lady Margaery was looking at Jaehaerys. She was already betrothed to Egg, and now she had her eyes on Jae because of his dragon. Rhaenys had no doubts that it was Lady Olenna who told her to act like that around Jae.
That made her blood boil. From the very beginning, she didn't like the Tyrells, but now they were trying to get their claws on Jae.
This only made her not like them even less.
After Jae battled with Aegon, Egg won against Jae, but Rhaenys knew Jae let him win. She didn't know why. He probably wanted him to look better in front of Lady Margaery. She was half convinced to ask Egg in a spar and beat him but decided not to do it.
Now she, Dany, Egg, and Jae walked towards Bloodfyre, and Rhaenys wasn't sure what to think about this, after that dream.
They were outside the walls of Harrenhal, followed by Winter and three Kings Guard.
Jae looked to be thinking about something, and he looked focused on something. Dany looked excited about this, and so was Egg. At the same time, Ser Oswell and Ser Jaime looked to want to be anywhere but here.
Jae stops walking, and they were far enough from the castle's walls.
Jae closed his eyes, and it takes a few moments, and she can hear Bloodfyre flying towards them and getting closer. His wings alone were making thunderous noises, let alone when he roars.
Jae takes nine steps forward, and Bloodfyre lands close to him, making the ground shake. Looking at him from this close, she could see why people were afraid of him.
No, If I ever want to be a Dragonrider, I should not be afraid, she thought to herself and getting courage.
Bloodfyre was looking at Jae and paying attention to him, as Jae was petting his head like he was Winter.
Winter, on the other hand, wasn't getting close to Bloodfyre, and she looked to be afraid of him.
"He's amazing," Egg shouted, looking at Dany, who looked to agree. Then his eyes go to her, and she nods too.
Rhaenys took a deep breath and took a step forward. The moment she took that step, Bloodfyre turned his head to her immediately, and he was looking at her, like wanting to see if she was any threat to Jaehaerys.
He slowly starts growling and slowly showing his teeth. One single of his teeth looked to be almost as large as Rhaenys.
Jae starts whispering something to Bloodfyre, and he seemed to relax a bit, but still looking at her, ready to burn her if she decides to get much closer suddenly.
Looking behind her, Egg didn't look to be scared, but he looked to feel uneasy, while Dany looked happy but still was paying attention to what the dragon was doing.
Ser Jaime, Ser Oswell, and Ser Arthur had their hands on the hilt of their swords, but Rhaenys knew if it came to that. Their swords would be worthless.
Looking back at Bloodfyre, he was dark as the night itself, except his eyes were pure green, just like in her dream.
"Don't get closer," Jae suddenly said with a commanding tone, still looking at Bloodfyre and not turning to them.
She wanted to ask why not, but she was sure Jae must have a good reason to say not to get closer than that.
"I think we should listen to Prince Jaehaerys" it was Ser Jaime who spoke who looked horrified.
She knew he was scared, and only a lier or a fool would say that they're not afraid.
Egg nodded in agreement, but Dany had a frown on her face.
She sees Jae as he starts climbing on Bloodfyre. He had lowered his neck to help Jae to climb.
Bloodfyre looks up at Jae then looks at them with angry eyes, "I need to go somewhere," Jae shouted right before. Bloodfyre spreads his wings and flies away. The strong wind caused by his wings almost throw her to the ground.
Looking as he flies away, she sighed a bit disappointed that she couldn't be with him up there, but at the same time, maybe Bloodfyre will be more friendly next time.
"Bloodfyre is amazing," She heard Dany said from behind her.
She turns to her and sees the dumbfounded looks from Ser Oswell and Ser Jaime.
"Yes, he is. This makes me want to fly even more," Egg responded with a grin on his face.
She couldn't help but agreed with what he said. "What do you think about the dragon Ser Jaime?" She asked, noticing he was still looking up.
He turns to her. "Is terrifying, I pity the fools who try to fight against that," Ser Jaime responded playfully at the last part.
She chuckles under her breath. "You're right," she responded and turns to walks towards the Castle's walls.
"Why do you think Bloodfyre didn't let us climb along with Jae?" Dany asked, looking at Rhaenys.
She shrugged her shoulders. "Who knows, perhaps Bloodfyre just doesn't like the company of the others except for Jae, don't forget, there weren't that many dragons who liked other people except their riders," she responded, and Dany seemed to understand and just nodded her head.
"I hope to at least have a ride anytime soon," Egg responded happily as they reach the gates.
"Perhaps, Bloodfyre will be more friendly next time," Rhaenys suggested, and they went inside the castle walls.
Rhaella Targaryen - Later
She was with her son Rhaegar and Elia. They said they wanted to talk about something. The kids were outside, probably in the training yard or with Jae's dragon.
She still finds it hard to believe that her grandson has a dragon. Not a small one either, since she could remember herself, she never was drawn that much towards the dragons, in her mind, they have gone extinct and they would never return, 'The Tragedy of Summerhall' was a good reminder of that.
When her son gathered all the lords in The great hall, she was afraid that The North lords might try to do something foolish, but Jae could control all of them.
She was surprised that her grandson was able to handle the lords, especially the types of Tywin Lannister. She expected him to declare war, at the moment, her son announced that House Tully would lose their seat as Lord Paramount of Riverrun.
When the fish whore dared to say that for her grandson, she wanted to burn her with Wildfire.
When her grandson returned with dragon eggs, she felt pleased. With dragons, House Targaryen will have the ultimate power again, and she wouldn't have to worry about rebellions.
The only thing they needed to avoid was a second Dance with Dragons, but Jae didn't look like he would want the throne for himself.
Now she was sitting on her chair and waiting for Rhaegar and Elia to talk about whatever they wanted.
Rhaegar looked a bit uncomfortable, and Elia looked nervous.
"So, What is it?" She asked, looking at Rhaegar, whose eyes went to her when she spoke.
"We need to talk about the dragon of Jaehaerys and the dragon eggs he brought here. We need to talk about how the dragons will be controlled after us," he responded calmly and looking at her, waiting for what she thought about this.
Saying that, and she started thinking about this. She hasn't thought about it. What Rhaegar said was true.
The eggs that Jae brought will most likely hatch, and they will need someone to be their rider after Jae and Aegon. We might need to keep the bloodline pure again, Rhaella thought.
A dragon is an immense power, to be controlled by another house, maybe Daenerys with Jaehaerys, they're the same age, and is not brother and sister she thought to herself and thinking that would be a right solution.
"You're right, Rhaegar, so you want to go back to marriage within the blood, to keep the bloodline pure?" She asked but more like a statement.
Asking that question made Rhaegar feel uneasy, Elia. On the other hand, she looked to not be bothered that much by this.
"Possibly yes, Jae said the eggs would hatch very soon, and when Aegon gets in age to be a king, his dragon should be large enough even to bring in battles," Rhaegar responded, glancing at Elia, who nodded her head.
Rhaegar took a deep breath, "Now, Aegon is already betrothed to Margaery Tyrell, and we can't just break the betrothal. That leaves us with Jaehaerys and Viserys," Rhaegar added, looking at Rhaella, waiting for her response.
Rhaella didn't like Egg to marry that flower, Rhaella never liked the Tyrells, they were too power-hungry, Tyrells wanted a betrothal with Rhaenys also, that showed, having their precious flower, become Queen wasn't enough. They want more.
That would stop, she wouldn't feel bad to break the betrothal, but she can't do that without having more enemies than they already have. House Lannister was their enemy, and so was The North. She didn't know if they would try to cause a rebellion.
It was good that she didn't have to worry about House Tully anymore. House Darry was in charge now of Riverrun. And from what she knew, not that many lords of Riverrun will cry for House Tully.
"Viserys can marry a lady from house Velayron, or maybe Rhaenys," Rhaella suggested and saw the displeasure face of Elia. She knew Elia didn't like this suggestion. Perhaps she was thinking of marrying Jaehearys with Rhaenys.
Rhaegar, on the other hand, didn't look to either agree or disagree. "I think Viserys should marry a lady of House Velayron. It wouldn't be a bad move. They have the blood of old Valyria," Rhaegar responded, and Elia nodded in agreement with a little smile.
"Let's not forget that we should give the freedom to choose to Jae. I don't want him to think we are forcing him to marry someone. Perhaps he doesn't even want to marry someone from his blood," Rhaella said thoughtfully, looking at Rhaegar.
Rhaegar agreed to that. Rhaella didn't want Jae to think that we are using him. Or that we're forcing him to do something. Elia looked to agree with that.
After a few moments, "You're right, Rhaella. Jae is still young, " Elia said, looking at her, then she looks at Rhaegar.
"I agree, Elia, but I want to discuss something else too," Rhaella said softly but with a hint of seriousness, and Rhaegar turns to her.
"About what?" Rhaegar asked curiously.
"Which seat will Jae have? Normally his seat would be Dragonstone, but we didn't know until a few weeks ago that he existed," Rhaella responded.
Rhaegar was quiet, and he started thinking about that, he hasn't thought about this, and now he knew Dragonstone should belong to Jaehaerys, but then Rhaegar looks at Rhaella with a little smile.
"As for that, To celebrate my son's return, His seat will be Summerhall. I want to rebuild it," Rhaegar responded happily, and Rhaella was surprised by that.
Now thinking about it, this isn't a bad idea. Summerhall would be a suitable castle for Jaehaerys.
She grows a smile on her face and turns to Elia, who looked to agree with that suggestion.
"I agree with that, Rhaegar. Summerhall is a worthy seat for Jaehaerys," Rhaella happily responded, and Elia nodded in agreement.
"That is settled then. Once we return to Kings Landing, I will start making the preparations to rebuild Summerhall to its former glory," Rhaegar responded happily and fills his goblet with wine and one for Elia.
Looking at him right now, Rhaella couldn't remember the last time he was so happy. Since he was born, Rhaegar was always a melancholy child, and the growing madness of Aerys didn't help with that. She remembered him to be happy when Rhaenys was born, but when Aegon was born, Rhaegar was happy but only half-happy. Rhaella didn't know if that was because of Elia's bad health or because she couldn't have a third child.
She still remembers when she returned from DragonStone with Viserys and Daenerys. Rhaegar was a broken man. He barely ever talked with anyone. And sometimes would blame himself for the death of Lyanna Stark and their child. Sometimes Rhaella was afraid that her son would become paranoid and slowly become like Aerys. The first three years after her death were very hard for Rhaegar and Elia, but Rhaella wasn't sure if it were their children or something else, but after some time, they seemed to be happier. But still, the grief was always there. It never went away.
Even Rhaegar's singing was different, and it looked like Lyanna took his singing to her grave. Rhaenys would sometimes ask her why Rhaegar and Elia were so sad. Rhaella answered that it was because of her sister.
But now, Rhaegar looked completely different, like a whole different man was in front of her, and Jae looked to be a very good child.
The only thing which still made Rhaella sad was Jaehaerys looking to be wary all the time, and he didn't look ever to be relaxed. And despite being with them, there was still sadness behind his eyes, and perhaps that sadness will never leave him. She just hoped that he would be happy with them.
Rhaella escapes her thoughts when she hears a knock on the door, and the door opens slightly, "Your grace, Lady Dacey Mormont wants to have a word," it was Ser Darry who said.
Rhaella noticed Rhaegar and Elia got angry that a lady of the North wants to talk with them.
Rhaegar looked ready to refuse her when Rhaella speaks. "Bring her in," she said, and the door opens, and Lady Dacey comes inside, followed by Ser Darry, who was looking at her warily. His hand on the hilt of his sword.
She looks at her, the people of The North were always said to be savages, but this one didn't look like one, but Rhaella could see from her arms that she knew how to fight.
"Your graces, I'm sorry to disturb you, but I want to talk something with Prince Jaehaerys," She requested respectfully.
"Why?" Elia asked emotionless, looking at her like she was her sworn enemy.
"I need to ask him about his time in Winterfell," she responded, and Rhaella sighed.
Since he came to them, they have avoided his past as much as possible, Rhaella knew Jae didn't like to talk about it, and she couldn't blame him.
"What For?" Rhaegar roared at her.
Lady Dacey looked to be saddened, "Your Grace, I just want to know what he has to say about Lord Stark. "
"What is there to say? Your lord treated my son like he was dirt under his boot," Elia responded with venom in every word.
Lady Dacey lowered her gaze. "I understand, but lords of The North want to know everything that happened, and I would like to hear it from him," She responded, and Rhaella slowly shook her head in disagreement.
No, Talking about that is the last thing he needs, Rhaella thought, and her son looked to feel the same.
"No, My son is done with you. The last thing he needs is to be reminded of what happened in his past," Rhaegar said quietly, but his eyes were furious.
Lady Dacey sighed in understanding and looks at the king, "I understand, but tell him when you see him, perhaps he will talk," Lady Dacey suggested and bow her head in respect and left the room.
Arya Stark
The soldiers were leading them where father and mother were, and she was with Sansa and Robb. They left Bran behind because they didn't want him to see his father in a black cell. This place was so dark, Arya even noticed some rats walking closely around this place's corners.
The ground was cold, the air itself was so cold, and sometimes it felt like you couldn't breathe.
This is where my father and mother are! They don't deserve to be in this horrible place. They're not killers or rapists, Arya thought, a bit scared, and tears in her eyes, but she swallowed a huge breath and trying not to cry in front of the others. She was a wolf, and 'Wolfs don't Cry.'
She was holding Robb's hand tightly, almost afraid that if she let it go, for just a moment, he would disappear along with Sansa and leaving her here alone.
They reached a metal door. Robb was holding a lantern with his right hand. The soldier opens the door, making annoying sounds. When the door was open enough, Robb looks at them, scared. He took a deep breath and walks inside, she walks too, and Sansa holds her left hand more tightly.
Walking inside, she could hardly see a man resting on the ground. She couldn't see that much. Robb moves the lantern forward, and Arya sees as the man turns to them, and she sees it was the father. Her legs move on her own, and she hugs him. "Father," she cried and burying her face in his chest.
"Arya," he said, surprised but still happy, and hugs her back. Sansa then hugs him too, and Robb follows shortly after.
"How are you, my children?" He asked, looking at each one of them, looking at their faces, then a sudden fear show in his face. "Where's Bran?" Her father asked, terrified.
"We left him in the tent. He's still only a baby," Robb responded and putting his hand on his shoulder to calm him.
He looked relaxed and turns to Robb. "How are you, Robb?" Father asked with a tired voice.
Robb looked shocked and saddened, seeing her father like this.
Robb moves closer and hugs their father again. "I'm fine, father. How are you?" He asked and pulled back.
"I'm fine, my son. How are Bran and Rickon?" Father asked with a concerned tone.
"They're fine. Rickon is asking for mother, and Bran is asking for you and mother," Robb responded tearfully.
Father sighed deeply and looked at Sansa sadly.
"How are you, Sansa?" He asked her, but before Arya could ask a question, she wanted to ask.
"We're fine, father, but tell me the truth, is Jon truly who the king and queen claim that he is?" Sansa asked tearfully.
Father took a deep breath and nodded his head, "Yes, he is, he's Lyanna's son," he responded quietly, and Arya felt heartbroken again.
It is true, Jon isn't my brother, but he's actually my cousin Arya thought and felt tears in her eyes again. She had truly lost her brother.
Sansa's eyes widened in shock, and so did Robb's eyes, but Arya was just crying.
"If that's the truth, then why did you raise him as your bastard son?" Sansa asked with a hint of anger.
Father looked to not want to answer the question, and instead, he slowly moves closer to the wall and further away from them.
"Jon would not have been happy with them. He's a son of the north and deserved to be raised in the North," her father responded, tired but avoiding their gaze.
None of them knew how to respond to that. Arya thought that what he said was right, but was Jon happy with them? Did he truly love them like brother and sister, or did he not love them.
Jon always looked happy, and he should have known what would happen if he tells the truth to The Royal Family Arya thought, angry with Jon, but then her mind went to her mother and the words she said about Jon.
She talked about killing Jon, wanting to have thrown him out of the window, Arya thought.
She didn't know what to think anymore, she didn't know who to blame, she understood why father took Jon, and they were his real family. Right? Was he happy? Did he love us?
Arya had so many questions in her head and didn't know the answer to any of them.
She looks at her father, whose half face was covered in darkness.
"Was Jon happy with us?" She asked quietly, almost afraid to ask. Her father looked to be thinking about how to answer but wasn't responding.
Arya was about to ask again. "Who cares, he's letting father rot and mother die," it was Robb who shouted at her, angry.
Arya lowered her gaze and looks at the ground.
"What should I do, father?" Robb asked, turning to their father, who looked to be thinking.
"Nothing," he simply answered, and Robb looked shocked.
"How can you expect me to do nothing? They're taking you away," Robb shouted, angry, and their father raised his hand to silence him.
"I said nothing. Are we clear?" Father asked with authority. After a minute, Robb nodded his head.
Father released a sigh of relief. "Come here," he said quietly and softly. Arya, Sansa, and Robb walk to him.
"I'm sorry for what is happening, But I want you to be strong, and you can do that only together, 'The North Remembers' and the north will remember what happened here. One day but not now," he said quietly.
"I love all of you," he added and hugged all three of them. Arya tried hard not to cry. "I love you too," Arya responded quietly, and so did Sansa, who had tears rolling down her cheek, and so did Robb, who wasn't crying.
"Now go see your mother," he said quietly. Arya kisses his cheek, and so does Sansa and Robb, and they quietly leave the black cell.
They reached mother's cell, which was close, the metal door opens and inside they find her, she was lying on the ground, with only a few bad clothes. She was looking at the floor, and she looked exhausted.
"Mother," Sansa cried and ran to hug her. Her mother started crying. "Oh, Sansa, you're here, my baby," she said, crying and Arya runs to hug her too.
"Mom," Arya cried out and hugged her. Her mother kisses her head and pulls away, and hugs Robb, who was crying and looking like a little child.
Mother kissed his forehead too and turned to them. Looking at her mother from closer broke Arya's heart. She looked beyond exhausted, and there were bags under her eyes, and she looked to have cried for hours, even her voice was a bit different.
"What should we do, mother?" Sansa asked, crying.
"Sshhh, my little girl," she said quietly, and putting Sansa in her arms, she started caressing her head.
"Everything will be alright, Soon we all will return home, and that BASTARDS will pay for what HE DID," she said with venom the last part.
Arya just looks at her, not really knowing what even to say. Sansa shook her head, "Is true, father told us, that Jon is truly a prince, and" she was interrupted by mother looking at her with widened eyes.
"THAT's A LIE. HE's A BASTARD NOTHING ELSE," she screamed at them, and Arya and Sansa moved away from her. Right now, she looked like nothing like the mother she knew, her eyes red, her gaze scaring her.
Looking at them, her gaze started to soften, and shame and guilt showed in her face.
"I'm sorry for that, I'm so sorry," her mother said, crying. Arya glance at Sansa, not knowing what even to say and hoping she had an idea.
Arya wanted to ask why does she hates Jon so much but knew this wasn't the right time.
Robb takes courage and walks closer. "Mother, what should we do?" Robb asked quietly, looking at her. She raises her head and looks at Robb. "Take Revenge."
Rhaenys Targaryen
She saw her brother return, and he landed Bloodfyre outside the castle walls. She went to his chamber and waited for him there.
"Brother," she greeted him with a smile.
Jae looked surprised to see her there. "Rhaenys," he greeted her, and then his smile disappeared.
"I'm sorry about Bloodfy" he was interrupted by her raising her hand.
"Don't worry, I understand, probably he will be more friendly next time," she suggested, and he looked to disagree but didn't say anything.
"Where are Aegon and Dany?" Jae asked her.
"Dany is probably in her lessons, and Egg is probably, lurking around," she responded playfully, and Jae chuckles.
"Will I have my lessons?" He asked playfully, and Rhaenys nodded.
"Yes, after we return to Kings Landing, you will start attending your lessons with me, Egg and Dany," she responded, smiling, and he grows a big smile. But Rhaenys could see the sadness in his eyes.
"Thank You, Rhaenys," He said quietly.
"For what, you're our brother, of course, you will attend in lessons," she responded and walked closer to him.
Jae lowered his gaze to the ground. He slowly walks to a chair and sits in it.
"You alright?" Rhaenys asked, concerned. He turns to her and nods his head.
She grabs a chair and puts it close to his.
She sits and puts her hand on his hand, "You alright?" She asked again, more concerned.
Jae shed a tear and took a deep breath. "I'm fine Rhae, I'm just not used to this yet," he responded sadly but with a hint of happiness.
Rhaenys grabs his hand tightly, and he looks at her.
"We are family, Jae. We love you and don't expect that we would mistreat you," she said with a loving voice, and he grows a smile.
They stayed like that for a minute, and Jae looked to have relaxed.
"Does . . . Does Aegon like that lady Margaery?" Jae asked, changing the subject.
She looks at him dumbfounded. "No, I don't think so, but they're betrothed, so he should sometimes spend time with her," Rhaenys answered and saw Jae wasn't a fan of Lady Margaery.
"Well, I don't like her," he responded, and she laughed out loud. And Jae looks at her, confused.
"I don't think anyone from our family likes her," she responded playfully. He laughed too.
She then remembered, "Wait, where were you with Bloodfyre?" She asked, remembering that he said that he was going somewhere.
He looked to be thinking for a moment how to answer, "I was just flying around. Bloodfyre wanted to stretch his wings," he responded, but she noticed he was hiding something but didn't ask more questions in that regard.
"Perhaps I can meet him again tomorrow," she suggested, and he nodded in agreement but with hesitation.
"Jae, can I ask you for a favor?" She asked quietly and with a soft tone.
"Anything," he responded immediately.
"Can you sing a song for me?" She asked and saw his surprised face.
He then smiles and nods, "Which one?" He asked.
"Whichever you want," she responded, smiling.
Jae cleared his throat.
'Ooooooh, I am the last of the giants,
my people are gone from the earth.
The last of the great mountain giants,
who ruled all the world at my birth.
Oh the smallfolk have stolen my forests,
they've stolen my rivers and hills.
And the've built a great wall through my valleys,
and fished all the fish from my rills.
In stone halls they burn their great fires,
in stone halls they forge their sharp spears.
Whilst I walk alone in the mountains,
with no true companion but tears.
They hunt me with dogs in the daylight,
they hunt me with torches by night.
For these men who are small can never stand tall,
whilst giants still walk in the light.
Oooooooh, I am the LAST of the giants,
so learn well the words of my song.
For when I am gone the singing will fade,
and the silence shall last long and long
Ooooooh, I am the last of the giants,
my people are gone from the earth.
The last of the great mountain giants,
who ruled all the world at my birth.
Oh the smallfolk have stolen my forests,
they've stolen my rivers and hills.
And the've built a great wall through my valleys,
and fished all the fish from my rills.
In stone halls they burn their great fires,
in stone halls they forge their sharp spears.
Whilst I walk alone in the mountains,
with no true companion but tears.
They hunt me with dogs in the daylight,
they hunt me with torches by night.
For these men who are small can never stand tall,
whilst giants still walk in the light.
Oooooooh, I am the LAST of the giants,
so learn well the words of my song.
For when I am gone the singing will fade,
and the silence shall last long and long
Ooooooh, I am the last of the giants,
my people are gone from the earth.
The last of the great mountain giants,
who ruled all the world at my birth.
Oh the smallfolk have stolen my forests,
they've stolen my rivers and hills.
And the've built a great wall through my valleys,
and fished all the fish from my rills.
In stone halls they burn their great fires,
in stone halls they forge their sharp spears.
Whilst I walk alone in the mountains,
with no true companion but tears.
They hunt me with dogs in the daylight,
they hunt me with torches by night.
For these men who are small can never stand tall,
whilst giants still walk in the light.
Oooooooh, I am the LAST of the giants,
so learn well the words of my song.
For when I am gone the singing will fade,
and the silence shall last long and long'