Princess Rhaenys

For Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, travelling to Winterfell was somehow a breath of fresh air. Literally. And if she would be given a chance, she would rather live in the North rather than suffer living in the South. She was tired of being a Princess, tired of living the Red Keep, tired of keeping up with her empty headed ladies-in-waiting, tired interacting with the courtiers, and tired of everything.

She wanted to live a life far from the capitol and the foul stench of King's Landing. She wanted to be someone other than a Princess. She wanted to travel and tour around the realm without being afraid of getting kidnapped because of her status and importance as a Princess. And she wanted to marry a man she loves and not someone her father or the small council pushes her to marry.

As a Targaryen tradition, she should marry her brother but since Aegon was barren, her father told her that she'll someday marry a highborn lord since her brother isn't capable of fathering heirs. Her heart felt for Aegon and grieved for her brother, he should have been next in line but due to his disability, he will never succeed the Iron Throne.

Aegon understands this and says that he'll just settle to become hand of their next little brother. She felt relieved that it was not Joffrey who's going to sit on the Iron Throne and that he is no Targaryen. She somehow envisioned that the realm would tumble upside down if it was Joffrey who is going to be King.

Joffrey was a sullen and a malevolent boy. He was spoiled by Cersei and she hated him, hated that he often acts so superior when he was just the third child and she was very happy to know that Joffrey isn't related to her or to their father.

But she was sad about Myrcella and Tommen's deaths. While Cersei and Joffrey were both evil, Myrcella and Tommen were the total opposite of their mother and brother. The two were sweet, kind and charming. They often spend their time with her and Aegon and she was angry that their father ordered their deaths too.

It was a foolish move, said Jon Connington, her father's best friend and now Hand of the King. It was the man who unravelled the truth of their youngest not so siblings' parentage. Jon started having suspicions when he was reading the genealogy of the Royal family were he found out that all Targaryen children that were mothered by women outside the family, had either silver gold hair and purple eyes and all Cersei's children had Lannister gold hair and green eyes.

And the Jaime and Cersei were found out one day by one of Varys' spies. It was then reported to their father and he moved to interrogate the two. Jaime, whom she owed her life for after saving her and Aegon from their mad grandfather, confessed his crime and blamed his father for not loving his sister when Cersei was clearly, madly in love with Rhaegar.

Cersei confessed too, saying the same thing. She said that she turned to Jaime when Rhaegar said Lyanna Stark's name on their wedding night. It was one of the times that she saw her father really angry. It was also the time that she learned about Aegon's sterility. Jon didn't trust Cersei and was concerned about the future of the realm learning that the Crowned Prince was barren and the heir to the throne will be Joffrey, so then he started researching and he found out that the boy wasn't a Targaryen at all.

However she knew that what her father did to Jaime will have an effect on Tywin Lannister. And things were even bad since Viserys was on his side. So the following weeks after the execution, they made their way to the North.

At first, Rhaenys didn't like the idea of going to the North and to Winterfell. She knew that her father needed a new wife to secure the throne and an army should a war will happen. She at first advised that she'd rather have her cousin Arianne on his father's side as Queen so that they'll have the support of Dorne.

But knowing Rhaegar's history, her uncle doesn't want Rhaegar for Arianne. And since the North so far holds the biggest lands in the kingdom and aside from that the Starks also had familial ties with the Riverlands, some friends in the Vale even if it was under Baelish's rule and some Stormlander friends.

She knew that Dorne is ready to support Rhaegar not for the throne's sake but for hers and Aegon's sake and safety. And she felt relieved with that.

"What do you think of Sansa Stark?"

After their welcoming party, she and her Aunt Dany were now inside the rooms that the Stark prepared for the Royal Family. Hers and Dany's room were surprisingly connected to one another so Dany can freely visit her whenever she wants. Now, the two of them were comfortably having their tea on their shared temporary solar.

Lady Sansa was the one who escorted them to their rooms. They dismissed her immediately as they were both tired with the journey and that she could ask her aunt about her future step mother.

"She's a beautiful girl. She does not look like Lyanna Stark and I think she's quite sweet and charming." Dany answered as she took a sip of the herbal tea delivered to both of them.

There were also some snacks included such as cookies and some sort of cakes. She nodded at Dany's response and quite agreed with what her Aunt said. Sansa Stark sure is a lovely girl and it was a good thing that she doesn't look like her famed Aunt, Rhaenys doesn't know how she'll react if her father will marry someone who looks like the woman who tore her family apart and somehow partially caused her mother's death.

She, of course, doesn't blame Sansa but she just wants her father to finally settle. Three unsuccessful and tragic marriages and her father is only thirty seven. She wanted him to be happy. He deserved to be happy even if she can't forgive him yet. She still hates him for her mother's death.

"Do you think she'll make a fine Queen?" She asked again curious about what Dany has to say.

If she were asked, Dany would have been a fine choice for Rhaegar. She knew her Aunt well and Dany would make a fine Queen. But they badly need allegiances and a marriage to Sansa Stark can secure that. If her father succeeds asking Eddard Stark and won't start acting like an ass.

"Hmm. I think so, she's quite young and a little naïve I guess but better her than Margaery Tyrell. I don't want that girl besides my brother. She's practically like a snake."

Rhaenys snorted at the mention of Margaery Tyrell and she remembered the day that the woman arrived on the court. She wasn't even shy to present herself to her father and the clothes she wears were even worst that the whores she have seen that Aegon brings to his chambers. Rhaenys shook her head in disgust when she remembered that when her father rejected Margaery, the girl moved to Aegon, who if not knowledgeable of Margaery's real intention would have immediately pounced on her.

"I guess so. But I think the Tyrells would take it as an insult and might turn against us." She commented. She doesn't know how the Tyrells would react to her father and brother's rejection.

Aside from the North and Westerlands, the Reach also holds the largest number of soldiers and the best war commanders in history.

"I honestly don't care about them. They're like leeches, wanting to ascend to power immediately. They should have waited for Rhaegar to act not do the deed themselves. Rhaegar was dismayed with their actions. He was actually weighing if he'll choose Margaery as a bride but after the incident he instead choose the Starks. The North has a big army too, and the Riverlands." Dany responded.

"Hmm."

"I hope this won't really end with war. I think Viserys couldn't be reasoned with. You know the guy. He thinks that he is better than Rhaegar when he's not even as good as your father. Now that Tywin is grieving, he'll practically use the opportunity to persuade Tywin to avenge his son's death and probably offer him to become his Hand if they'll win." Dany said, her indigo eyes blazing in anger.

She knew that Dany still can't forgive Viserys. It was too late when they learned that Viserys had been abusing Dany. Physically and mentally. Her father wanted to banish his brother but he doesn't want his brother to be out of his sight because he is unpredictable. And he was right. Viserys is indeed unpredictable. They were all fooled by his reasoning that he wanted to stay in Dragonstone. It was too late that they learned that he was already in Tywin's castle.

Rhaenys moved her hand to her aunt's and squeezed her pale palm.

"Father will win this war. I assure you. He just needs to convince Lord Stark." She said in reassurance and the fair girl nodded.

Silence passed between the two of them, the only thing that echoed throughout the room was the sound of them sipping their teas and the crunch of the cookies between their teeth and lips.

"What do you think of Lord Stark's son?" Dany then said breaking the silence between them.

Rhaenys raised her brow, "Which one?"

Eddard Stark had four sons so she can't come up who Dany was talking about. Dany rolled her eyes and placed the teacup back to the small table.

"The eldest one of course, Jon Stark."

Rhaenys smiled as she saw the soft blush on her Aunt's face. It was a good thing that after Viserys' attacks, Dany still trusted boys. Then her mind turned back to the six children waiting for them outside the courtyard and she tried to remember the oldest Stark child.

When Sansa Stark had an uncanny resemblance with her mother, Jon Stark practically looks like a younger version of Lord Eddard Stark. And if the two will stand together, you will think that the two were the reanimated version of their parents.

"Well, he looks so much like her father. He also seems to be solemn and grim." She commented and she was rewarded with a whimper of disagreement. She looked at Dany and smirked. "What? I'm telling the truth."

Dany snorted, "He is handsome."

Rhaenys' smile widened. It seems like her aunt had some sort of infatuation with the oldest Stark child and the heir to Winterfell.

"You like him?" She asked and Daenerys' choked on the tea she was sipping.

Dany's face was red and she coughed continuously, Rhaenys handed her a napkin and laughed at her response. When Dany recovered, the fair haired girl soon sent her a glare.

"I don't. I just met him." Dany countered.

"Well, there's attraction at first sight." She commented.

"Still no. You're right actually, he is grim and solemn, and he's probably a boring company." Dany said and Rhaenys laughed at her.

It was obvious that her aunt was infatuated with the young Stark. She noticed it when they meet the boy and introduced themselves. Dany can't take her eyes off him and there was this dreamy sigh on her lips when Jon kissed her knuckles and the memory made Rhaenys smile.

If her father's proposal for Lady Sansa's hand fails, they still have another option. Dany and Jon. Maybe she should tell her father of the idea. It will surely help them.

She was about to say something when they heard a knock from the door. The page announced that it was Aegon and she gave permission for him to enter.

The door opened and Aegon came in.

But he wasn't alone.

Tagging behind him was the two eldest Stark boys, Jon and the second oldest, the auburn haired one. Sansa's twin brother, Robb Stark.

She didn't really pay him so much attention because she's rather eager to meet the woman her father wants to be his wife but now, now the young man had all her attention.

If Jon Stark was his father's son, Robb was his mother's. Like Sansa, he also had those beautiful Tully blue eyes and auburn colored hair. Robb is also as fair as his sister. He was almost as tall as his older brother, he was lean and he doesn't look gloomy as his big brother. Instead, his face was light and there was a soft glint on his eyes.

"Afternoon ladies." Aegon said as he went to kiss her cheeks and Dany's.

On the corner of Rhaenys' eyes, she saw Dany blushing furiously as Jon went to greet her. She wanted to laugh at teased that her aunt looked as red as beet but she instead chuckled as she felt something hitting her shin, and Dany's warning look didn't escape her.

"Hello brother, Lord Jon, Lord Robb." She replied and greeted the three gentlemen standing in front of their small table.

"Hello sister, Aunt." There was a mischievous glint on Aegon's eyes and Rhaenys bets that Aegon already found out about their Aunt for she was acting rather obvious, maybe later she'll school her aunt how to hide her emotions.

"Do you want to join us drink tea? We could ask for the page to get more." She offered but Aegon shook his head.

"The boys here offered to show me around the castle and since I believe that Lady Sansa won't be available to accompany you around, why don't you just join us? It's still quite early." Aegon said, Daenerys looked at her, her eyes pleading almost telling her not to go but she only winked at her aunt before turning to Aegon, both of them sharing the same naughty smiles on their lips.

"Of course! That would be lovely! Don't you think so Aunt Dany?" She asked and the poor girl choked for the second time.

Dany grabbed the napkin that she gave earlier and covered her mouth to cough and Rhaenys bets that Dany's face was now as red as Sansa and Robb's hair.

"Are you okay Princess Daenerys?" Jon then broke the silence and Aegon turned around to cover his chuckle while she giggled silently.

Daenerys' eyes widened when she heard Jon and immediately nodded, "I'm fine Lord Jon." She squeaked.

"Then if you're okay, then let's go." She stood up and went to grab Aegon's arm but her brother flinched away, surprising her. This time, he was smiling mischievously at her and Rhaenys knew that he was planning on something not that good.

"Oh no dear sister, I can handle myself. Why don't you…" he said as he grabbed the young Robb Stark on his side. "Go with Robb instead?" he asked.

From her back she heard Dany's snicker and the sound of the chair moving. She turned to Robb who was staring at her with a soft blush on his face.

And Rhaenys thought that there was nothing more adorable than seeing Robb Stark blushed because of her brother's trick. But if Aegon was playing a game with her and Dany, she knows how to play so she moved to take Robb's arm and led him towards the door.

"Yes, why don't you show me around, Robb Stark?" She asked as the two of them went out of the door.

There's really something wrong with Targaryens when it comes to Starks. She thought as Robb led her outside.