GAME OF THRONES

THE OLD DRAGON

AEMON

Aemon Targaryen was born the second son of King Maekar the First and Queen Dyanna. Aemon was a happy young man who loved his siblings. He excelled at the sword, but he never showed off his skills like his brothers Aegon and Aerys. This was due mainly to the part that Aemon preferred to read and learn. Because of this many people underestimated him, but learned otherwise when they tested him.. Aemon had the gift of Dragon blood but kept it a secret from his family.

On his twenty-first name day Aemon announces that he is leaving to study at the citadel under the Maesters. Despite objections from his family Aemon leaves. Ten years into his studies, his father dies and his eldest brother Aegon becomes King and marries Betha Blackwood. They lose their first child and around this time the third Blackfyre rebellion takes place. Aegon dies after the Rebellion with no heir and so his brother Aerys becomes King.

Many people tried to get Aemon to become King, but he had gone to the Night's Watch and became the new Maester of Castle Black. Aemon serves the Night's Watch for fifty years and then he gets a visit from his nephew Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

"How are you uncle?"

They hug, "I am well. How is your family?"

Aemon pours them some warm ale, as Rhaegar sighs, "My children thrive, but my wife is unhappy."

"Why unhappy?"

"She wants more children, but the Maester says that if she has another it will kill her. So she suggested that I take a second wife."

"Such a thing is not unheard of in House Targaryen."

"No it is not…I stopped at Winterfell on my way here and I met Lady Lyanna Stark…I…fell for her immediately and I think she feels the same for me."

"But?"

"But she is betrothed to my cousin Robert Baratheon."

"Is she conflicted?"

"No she has no love for Robert. He has a reputation when it comes to women," They talk on many things then Rhaegar gets the real reason he came, "Uncle have you heard what they say about my Father?"

"The Mad King…Aerys…" He sighs, "It would seem the gods tossed tails with their coin."

"That is not funny Uncle."

"Sorry. Why did you come to see me?"

"To ask your advice about my Father."

He grunts, "It sounds like you already know what you want to do. If you do it…will you become a Kinslayer?"

"How do I do it Uncle? The People are fed up with my Father's madness…"

"You must win the Lords of Westeros to you and quickly…This is how you do that. Get someone already on your side and give them the gold to host the largest tourney in the history of seven Kingdoms. When the Lords come speak to them of your plans."

"And my Father?"

"Place him in a tower under guard. But I think you already knew this…You were just looking for approval."

"Thank you Uncle for your Wisdom."

Aemon is eighty and five name days old. Seven months after Rhaegar visited him he receives a letter from Rhaegar.

UNCLE

I hope this message finds you well. Things have not gone as I planned…My father showed up at the Tourney and watched my every move. The one thing that did come of this is that Elia approves of Lyanna and they have become like sisters…We are to marry on the Island of Faces and then again in a Sept…

With Regards

Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

He sighs, "If only I had my eyes…" He says regretfully. If he had them then Aemon could use his blood magic to help Rhaegar. "Darwyn burn that message." One of his many regrets to come to mind. Regrets that will only be amplified over the next two years.

"Yes Maester." Darwyn helps Aemon with his duties since Aemon had gone blind. The boy studied at the Citadel for six years and has three links. The Maesters decided that he could finish his education under Aemon's direction and guidance. The Wall was always the last to hear news of the Realm. Prince Rhaegar had kidnapped Lady Lyanna Stark and raped her. Lord Rickard Stark and his son were burned and hanged on the Mad King's orders.

"Please gods, old and new. Protect my family." Aemon says praying alone. All over the South sides were being chosen, between those loyal to House Targaryen and those who wished an end to the Mad King's rule. News came first from the Vale and the Riverlands as a few Houses rose up against their Lords in support of Prince Rhaegar.

A month later news came that Robert Baratheon defeated three armies in one day and is marching into the Reach against House Tyrell. Houses Arryn, Tully, and Stark united through marriage. Eddard Stark son of Lord Rickard Stark marries Lady Catelyn of House Tully and Jon Arryn marries her sister Lady Lysa.

Three months pass before word arrives that Robert lost a battle to Lord Randyl Tarly in the Reach and retreated to the Step Stones. Jon Connington followed and the two fought to a standstill. Robert has joined Artyn, Stark and Tully on the Trident. "Any news on my nephew?" Aemon asks as Darwyn reads the messages to him.

"No Maester no news on Prince Rhaegar's whereabouts."

A week later a Raven arrives…

Dear Uncle

Sorry you have not heard from me in a while…I did not trust my new bride around my father and took her to Dorne…Reluctantly Prince Doran has given me ten thousand men…If I can get the Tyrell army to join me on the Trident I may yet win this war for our House…

With Regards

Your Nephew

Prince Rhaegar

"So…Lady Lyanna married him."

"Of course…My nephew is no rapist." Aemon replies. Many months pass by and Lord Commander Mormont summons Aemon to his quarters. His heart fills with sorrow as he hears how Rhaegar fell on the Trident, killed by Robert Baratheon. Then Tywin Lannister marches his army to the Capital and after swearing that he came to help is allowed inside the city. Then he proceeds to sack the city. Queen Elia escapes with her son Prince Viserys. Princess Elia is raped and murdered by the Mountain that rides. Her daughter is stabbed fifty times by Ser Armory Lorch and her son is slammed against the wall.

"Robert Baratheon has been named King." The Old Bear as he is sometimes called says.

Aemon stands up, "Excuse me Lord Commander…I need to be alone now."