Rhaegar POV -
The early of morn strode down from the keeps' walls as he walked down its halls. Rhaegar was the first in the room as always. He took his seat at the head of the table as Arthur took his place by his side. Today things were to going to change, especially as his son by Lyanna was set to arrive soon. Though he didn't wish to think on how he failed her and his son 'I had to do it for the realm' he thought regrettably.
Over the last century or two as they utilized New Realm as smallfolk take to call them, have changed each kingdom. In the Iron Isles the fall of the Iron Kings have caused them try to improving their wealth trade and commerce beyond reading and raiding. Which is why he was glad for Rodik Harlaw, his master of ships who he greets as he takes his. Both the North and Isles have proved their populations will the potatoes crops from Westeros. The Reach has flourished with the new crops such as corn he, thinks of as Lord Tarly master of laws takes his seat. The Westerlands have increased their own wealth and through the loans he took with Lord Tywin he has been able to make his plans. He gives his hand of the kind Kevan Lannister a nod as the meeting begins.
They first discussed the banal daily aspects of the governance of the kingsdoms. This lord's complaints about another. Ser kevan brought up the finances of King Landing rebuilding. Rhaegar made sure to redevelop the city with adducts and bathhouses. They tore up fleebottom gifting its residents land in the west. What was once cramped and shoddy homes is now the heart of the city, conquerers square. He also had many abandoned keeps, castles and holdfasts rebuilt and given to new lords. The biggest was the rebuilding of Harrenhal though it still needs a lord as house Whent went extinct with Oswells and Shella deaths. All this to prepare the realm for the only war that matters.
He nodded to Varys as he made his reports "It would appear a new pirate has risen in the stepstones and the three daughters have reformed to crush him, Your Grace" he provided to the council. This was worry as it could disrupt trade in the east resulting in increased power in the west. Ser Kevan had the answer "I say we wait out to see how this war turns. If it turns bloody, then increase tariffs on the settlements to make u the lost coin" which was usually the answer when money and trade problem arose, tax the west. But then the conversation shifted to a new topic.
His brothers Viserys disappearance and presumed death has led the west to unmanaged and the taxes uncollected. "Its been two moons since the princes disappearance along with Lord Auranes your grace. And need the funds from our settlements to continue your plans and keep from going into debt with the Iron Bank" Ser Kevan spoke. He already knew who Kevan was going to suggest to replace Viserys but listened anyways "I'd suggest our glorious prince Daeron to the position your grace. He has a way with sums and will bring us what we need". He tried to the headache building down. He loves his son as much a father can but there's no way would give him such a position. Most like he would abuse the west while his grandfather ruled it in true. So Rhaegar "I'll reveal the appointment latter this sennight my lord". Rhaegar looked to them all "If thats all my lords" its then lord Vary had a small child come and speak. Rhaegar looked to him to speak "You grace it appears your bastard son has arrived to the capital". Rhaegar nodded and said summon to court later this day then, I have an announcement to make". Then they all dispersed to their respective duties. Rhaegar smiled as he would see his son for the first in 16 years.
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Jon POV -
He emerged from the streets of the city. They were much cleaner and advanced then he was expecting based on Ser Jaimes stories. They sent up the slope of Aegon's high hill as they were let through Red Keeps outer walls. 'It's certain different from the fort city of Queens Landing back home'. Only Dragons Deep came close as a center hub for trade and wealth. He was lead into the keep where a knight, Ser Barristan the bold, lead him through. His trip was long and so he upon reciting his room in the maiden vault he immediately fell into a restive slumber. He shortly dreamt of snow and falling of a wall of ice before he was awoken.
A dark haired servant appeared before him with clothes "His grace wishes for you to wear these. And I ready a bath for you mi lord". Jon nodded but stopped her "My no lord so there's to call me such". He bathed himself in a warm bath water and dressed himself. The servant seemed surprised at this "What's ring" he asked. She shook and responded "Most lords don't do it themselves". He responded "Well I'm no lord. And where I come from all the of themselves" with that he left and made his way to Maegors Keep.
He passes many servants, lords, ladies and knights on his way. 'Not many back home' he thinks. He thinks on family back home 'Artie will want to know everything that I saw. And Arya will want to know all the knights I met. But Mother, she will just want me home'. And he couldn't blame her. His father convinced her that he loved, fought a war to protect from his mad father then dumped her and me because I wasn't his previous daughter of prophesy, though I don't how many know that here. Because of that I never my father or my siblings, only Viserys whose more a brother than my actual brother.
As he entered the throne room Jon noted the people in the room. They were all in line to see the king, something foreign to him as most the people he knows take care of problems themselves. He briefly the exchange between the king and a citizen complaining about a stolen pig or something like that, something a ranger would take of back home.
Finally the kings announcer calls him "Jon Snow, bastard of his grace King Rhaegar and lady Lyanna Stark your grace". The room looked to him, probably expecting him to flinch or bark down shame or anger for being called a bastard. Though one of the largest differences between the new and old realms is how bastards are hardly a bad thing, instead its the unfaithful parents the sigma applies to. Jon was made to bow and kneel as King Rhaegar stood up "My son its been too long since I last saw you as but a babe in arms". Jon bit down repressed anger as the man seemed to ignore how he rejected him "Now that your here we can begin with some declares" Rhaegar to everything confusion.
"As you all know my dear beloved brother Viserys has gone missing. He went looking for lord Aurane Waters and never came back. For several moons we have searched for him. But as my councilors have mentioned to me, that the realms don't stop for no man, even a prince. Viserys was the Prince of the West but as we need a new prince I announce my son Jon promotion to this title and its responsibilities, if he accepts" The king was interrupted as Queen pointed out "Only a true born son can claim that your grace" though the anger in his emerald was like that of molten wildfire.
The king rose hands and continued "Yes my dear Cersei, but as you all know I married Lyanna of Winterfell you my dearest. And though the faith renounced and cast aside this marriage, I in authority as king name my son as a legitimate member of house Targaryen. You shall come up with a new house my as yours will be a cadet branch of house Targaryen, the dragons of the west" The his proclamation to the shocked court. Murmurs and whisperings out as Jon remanded shocked. He figured that he would named the new price of west as why else call here all a sudden right after Viserys death. But this, a legitimation was beyond anything he expected. In the west they dint if you were a snow, sand, hill or rivers as much but still.
As the court finished for the day the king spoke "Jon I expect you in the feast this night. I expect the name you take by then" He nodded and left.
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POV Rhaenys
Maegor holdfast was cheerful as jesters danced and juggled and japed; as music filled the ballroom with renditions of the bear and the maiden fair, brave Danny flint and Jenny of old stones; and finally courses of food brought by the servants as her father started the feast.
Their first course was a succulent roasted boar the kingsguard hunted the day before. It was redden with an apple in its mouth and honey coating it. Rhaenys curved off a slice as she spoke to her brother Aegon and her Aunt who she considers a sister Daenerys "Can you believe what father did earlier. Not only giving a bastard such an honor but making him legitimate too. When I'm king I'm going the crowns powers father and grandfather destroyed" Aegon complained of their brother. Daenerys butted in "Expect Egg we don't the we once had. We have no dragons and we need to make comprises to keep the throne". Aegon just laughed "And who would take the throne from us, Robert Baratheon" they all laughed at that. Robert was practically fathers brother in all but name. If he had any political skills he probably would have been the hand rather than Stannis. And Rhae suspects that she will betrothed to the Baratheon heir. Not that he uncomely or cruel but he's more of a traditionalist and likely would forbid her studies.
Rhaenys spoke up "Egg he's our brother and besides it makes the Lannister claim weaker. That should always be a plus". Aegon seemed to agree about that but Daenerys spoke "Or you just want to get on his good side to hear about the tribes you studied in your books" she had a smirk as she spoke. "But your right seeing Cersei anger in plans falling apart was well worth another claimant" they all laughed as the second course was brought out, a platter of roasted geese surrounded by steaming plies of corn, a relatively new crop brought from Wonderos and now grown all over the Reach.
They hear the king ordering Jon Snow to join them in the royal tables. He is seated between Aegon and Rhaenys. Jon is silent minding himself though Rhaenys notice he drops same parts of food to the ground. She looks and finds a small white pup eating the fallen. "And whose this" she asks him. Jon responds "This is Ghost, he's a gift of my uncle Brandon". She if she could him which he says "Aye" and holds the little fur ball in her lap. "Why name him ghost" she asked of him "Because he never makes a sounds and his fur makes him look like a Ghost" she nodded as she played with the little pup. She then asks the question thats been on her tongue since he arrived "What's the New Realms like". Jon looked at and said "You'll have to be more specific your grace" Rhaenys a bit annoyed " I mean what are the people. Ive read a lot about the native peoples but only met a few at court. And call me Rhaenys". Jon took a few moments to respond "Most of them are peaceful, though some are very warlike. I have seen a few Repans and Ava but I mostly know of the human tribes that live in my uncle Neds domains. They are hardened men, fierce women more similar to what you call wildlings. They live and survive day by day and are some of the most adaptable people Ive seen"
Rhaenys let Ghost as he wrangled himself out of lag to go after more food. She and Jon shared a laugh and looked each other a brief before a derisive spoke to them "Why isn't the bastard upstart" Cersei said in a slightly slurred "You think you can embarrass house Lannister so easily bassardd, my son should be the new prince o the west. He would do a much greater job with his uncle and grandfather at his side than you. He will show those upstart savages their place and make them know their station"
Jon appeared anger but clearly had more self control than the drunken queen as he said "When you say his uncle do you mean Jaime or Tyrion your grace" Daeron cut in before "Uncle Jaime of course. Like that damn imp is even still" she noticed Jons smirk as he spoke " Actually Tyrion is doing quite well for himself. He has a council seat in Queens Landing, runs several business like the Little Lion Inn or the every favorite brothel the Imps Rock" The Queen eyes bore down at Jon but he appeared like a frozen statue as he continued "And about Ser Jaime, did you know he joined the Red Rangers" this confused Cersei as Daeron "What the fuck are the Red Rangers". That had Jon do a double take but it was Rhaenys who answered "You say you were ready to become the Prince of the West despite the fact that you don't even know their main defensive army" to which she got a glare from both Cersei and Daeron. Before they speak more King Rhaegar called for the room to go silent.
Rhaegar ordered to stand in front of him "Now that your well rested and have had time to think about it, have you decided on a name my son" the king asked of him. Jon nodded as Rhaegar had him sign it into his legitimation papers. Cersei derision was a balm to her soul as the bitch is the reason is her mother was sent to live in Dorne. After Jon returned to the of the royal table, Rhaegar looked at the name and was handed a sword to dub Jon with "From this day until your last you shall no longer be known as Jon Snow but as Jon Tarstark [or Tark] of houses Targaryen and Stark. Rise my son" the people clapped and cheered as Jon returned to his seat.
Then to their surprise her didn't finish there. He made more announcements "Today I welcome my wayward to the family but thats not all. I shall also announces betrothals for all children" This sent whispers into the dining hall. By Cersei's look she wasn't expecting this either. Rhaenys to Daenerys and Aegon who both smirked 'somethings up' she thought. "First things first I shall announce the betrothal of my son crown prince Aegon Targaryen to my sister Princess Daenerys Targaryen" this sent cheers into the hall as both were well liked, well Daenerys was liked by both nobles and smallfolk while Aegon was liked by more of the former. Dany and Egg appeared truly happy at the news.
"Now I shall announce the betrothal of my son Daemon to Sansa Stark of Winterfell" this was received with a more mixed cheers but cheers none the less. Rhaegar went on to betroth Daeron and Visenya to each other, poor Senya, and then finally he got to her. "Now shall be The last of announcement of this night, the betrothal of my daughter princess Rhaenys Targaryen" this is it, the end of the life she enjoys "So I formally announce the betrothal of my daughter Rhaenys and son Jon Tarstark to one another as the Prince and Princess of the West" This is met a still quiet as they mulled over his last words. Jon had a completely shocked look that quickly turned to anger and bitterness as Rhaegar finished his speech "So to my little Sun Dragon and the Dragon Wolf of the West. As the 300th anniversary of the conquest approaches a new age begins." this got them cheer once as the feast died down. The last Rhaenys saw of Jon was him storming out the feast hall as she processed what happened.