The next morning Lyanna woke up in unfamiliar surroundings. Her chambers in Kingslanding were bright and vibrant compared to Winterfell, Harrenhal and Riverrun. The walls were covered in vines and were painted red to match the rest of the castle, it had a four poster, feather bed on the right side of the room facing a dressing table which had a hairbrush and mirror on it.
She got up out of her large bed and walked to the sofa to get her bed dress on so that she wasnt just in her small clothes. She then went to the small, oak table next to the window and sat on the chair. She heard a light knock on the door asking if they could come in, Lyanna let them in.
A small girl with dark hair was at the door, she walked in with a plate of food in her arms and placed it on the table in front of Lyanna. It was all fruit so that Lyanna could break her fast. The handmaiden then changed Lyanna's sheets and emptied her chamber pot.
"Thank you" Lyanna said when the handmaiden came back in
"You're welcome m'lady" She said
"What is your name?" Lyanna asked
"Harla, m'lady"
"I am Lyanna" Lyanna said even though the handmaiden would probably already know
Once Lyanna had eaten her breakfast, Harla brushed her hair and put it into northern braids. Lyanna wanted to look like herself and not a copy of the girls at court. Harla brought in a black dress with a red pattern through it in.
"This isnt my dress" Lyanna said confused
"The prince had it made for you m'lady" Harla said
Lyanna smiled knowing Rhaegar had done this for her. He was unlike all the men she had ever met, all they wanted from her was her name or her father's army but not Rhaegar he wanted her and just her. Lyanna put on the dress and it fit perfectly on her small figure and covered everything that needed covering.
Once Lyanna was dressed and ready she walked out of her door to once again find Rhaegar stood next to it, waiting for her. Lyanna loved how he waited for her even if they weren't going far or if she knew the way, he still waited for her.
"You dont have to wait for me you know" Lyanna said to him
"I want to spend every minute possible with you"
Lyanna wanted to marry him that second. She had never heard any sweeter words aimed at her, most men just admired her beauty but Rhaegar loved her feisty personality aswell.
"Where are you taking me today, my prince?" Lyanna asked
"We are going to walk around the gardens and then have food with my father and after that we will have a meeting with the master of coin about the wedding" Rhaegar said
"It sounds delightful" Lyanna said excited to be spending the whole day with her prince
Rhaegar took Lyanna by the arm and they walked towards the gardens. The gardens were full of beautiful flowers, there were so many different kinds Lyanna was in awe at the beauty of this place.
"These gardens are beautiful, there must be every single type of flower here" Lyanna said
"They are missing my favourite kind of flower, the winter rose" Rhaegar said remembering the blue crown of winter roses he placed on Lyanna's head
"The climate would kill them down here" Lyanna explained
"Then I must make it snow, some how!" Rhaegar joked and Lyanna giggled
"If only you had those powers my prince" Lyanna joked back
A guard came running down the path towards Rhaegar and Lyanna. "His grace has asked for you to come and have food with him now, my prince" The guard said out of breath
"Earlier than expected but lets go my lady" Rhaegar said looking at Lyanna
They followed the guard to the kings tower in the Red Keep. Seated at the large table are Aerys, Viserys and Rhaella. The king was sat at the end of the table. Rhaegar pulled a chair out for Lyanna and then sat in the chair next to it and next to the king. Lambs leg was served and they all ate in silence.
"The wedding will be in a fortnight" The king finally spoke
"I can't wait" Exclaimed Viserys
"Why can't you wait?" The king asked Viserys
"I like weddings" Viserys simply said
"It will be a good one, I have arranged it all. Lyanna you will have a dress fitting today" Rhaella said
"Thank you mother" Rhaegar said smiling
Rhaegar noticed his mother's face change. It looked to be in pain, her colour changed from pale to bright red. A gushing sound then came from beneath the table. A liquid trickled out from under the table.
"The baby is coming" Rhaella managed to get out
"Go help my wife" The king shouted at a guard who then lifted the queen onto the bed and another ran out to get a midwife
Rhaegar escorted his brother and Lyanna out of the room. Viserys looked scared and had tears in his eyes. Lyanna was calm and held Viserys' hand.
"What is happening?" A confused Viserys asked
"Mother is having a baby" Rhaegar said calmly
"If it's a girl, father said that she will be my wife" Viserys explained
"Yes, little brother" Rhaegar said as he led Viserys to his chambers
Lyanna wasnt fond of the thought of an incestuous relationship but it was the way of the Targaryens and she didnt want to question it. Once Rhaegar had put Viserys to bed he escorted Lyanna to his own chambers which she had never seen before. It was larger than her own and was mostly filled with books scattered around. She knew Rhaegar loved reading. In the corner of his room his harp stood, the same harp which made her weep at Harrenhal.
"Would you like me to play you something?" Rhaegar asked obviously noticing that Lyanna was staring at it
"Yes please, you are a very talented musician my prince" Lyanna said as Rhaegar walked over to the magnificent harp
Rhaegar decided to play the same song he had played at Harrenhal, the wolf of love and beauty, he had named it. The song he had played for Lyanna, although he hadnt met her he was intrigued to how people described her and made a song just for her.
Once Rhaegar had finished he could see the glare of tears on Lyanna's eyes. He loved that his song had moved her so. He was usually told by his father to put the harp down and pick up your sword.
"Is that the same song?" Lyanna asked
"The wolf of love and beauty, I have named it. It is for you" Rhaegar admitted
"You will be the greatest king and husband" Lyanna said and planted a soft kiss on Rhaegar's lips
"I should take you to your chambers for a dress fitting my lady" Rhaegar said taking Lyanna by the arm and taking her back to her chambers where a man with multiple fabrics awaited.
Lyanna stepped in the room and Rhaegar followed. He sat on her bed as Lyanna stood in front on the man.
"My lady would you please strip to your small clothes and is it your wish for the prince to remain in the room?" The man asked
"He has seen me in less" Lyanna blurted. The man looked at her in confusion "Long story"
The man took her measurements and gave her a bland version of the dress she would have. It fitted her figure perfectly, it showed the smallest amount of cleavage and had a long train down the back of it that would drag on the floor as she walked. Once the shape had been sorted Lyanna got re-dressed into her dress and sat next to Rhaegar. The man presented them with multiple fabrics all of different, colour, pattern and texture. Finally they decided on a dark blue with white vines creeping up. It was beautiful on Lyanna and made her grey eyes stand out.
Rhaegar decided he wanted to spend the whole day with Lyanna as he didnt want to face the wreck that was his father whilst his mother gave birth. When Viserys was being born he decided to stay with his father through out the birth. It was the worst decision he had ever made. His father either shouted at him or shouted at himself. This time Rhaegar would keep his distance this time and spend all the time he could with his lady Lyanna.
He walked with her around the Red Keep and even pondered whether to go to the markets and buy her some beautiful southern gowns but he decided against it as it was starting to get dark and he didnt want his beauty to be stolen or hurt. They walked around the castle gardens for a while until going back into the keep to eat.
"It has been a good day, my lady" Rhaegar said as he picked at some lamprey pie
"Yes it has considering the events of the morn" Lyanna said remembering the queen going into labour
"Yes, I hope that everything is going fine with my mother, she has been looking rather weak"
"Everything will be fine and you will have a new brother or sister" Lyanna reassured Rhaegar
"A new little white haired baby to make my father shout" Rhaegar said sadly
"You never know it may calm your father" Lyanna said reaching for Rhaegar's hand
"You are always so hopeful my lady"
"I try" Lyanna said and giggled
"Would you like to go for a hunt in the King's Woods on the morrow my lady?" Rhaegar asked
"Yes! All I have wanted to do for the last month is to ride Nymeria with a sword at my belt" Lyanna said excitedly
"When we are married I fear that I cant tame the wolf in you" Rhaegar said with a chuckle
"You can try" Lyanna giggled
A loud scream erupted from the birthing room which shook the whole castle. Rhaegar bolted out of his seat and ran to where the scream came from. It was obviously Rhaella, Lyanna was starting to doubt what she had previously told Rhaegar. All the guards ran from their posts as did Lyanna. They all ran to the queens side and then Lyanna witnessed lots of solemn faces leaving and the screams of her prince.
After all the guards had moved Lyanna managed to get into the room to see her prince. He was knelt on the floor with tears running down his soft face. He had blood on his arms and was cradling a tiny baby. Lyanna then knew that the queen, Rhaella, had died on the birthing bed. The king was in the corner of the room throwing things around and cursing the gods and his new baby. A storm was raging outside to match the anger of the king.
"May I enter?" Lyanna asked quietly only to hear what sounded like a yes come from her prince
Lyanna knelt down on the floor so she was next to Rhaegar, she wrapped her arm around him and look at the tiny body he had in his arms. At first she thought the babe was dead as well but then a tiny gargle came from its mouth. Lyanna saw that it was a girl, she had tiny wisps of white hair already sprouting from her head, she had big violet eyes and a soft looking face.
Rhaegar turned to his lady. His life would now be completely different, he had lost his only caring parent and therefore he was left with a babe without a mother and a mad man for a father. He knew the babe would get cared for in Kingslanding but she would never have a mother like Rhaella.
"Rhaella wanted to name a girl Daenerys" Aerys said walking over to them
"That is a very beautiful name, your grace" Lyanna said to try and lighten the grief stricken atmosphere eradiating from the whole castle
Rhaegar handed Daenerys over to a nurse. She was to be the source of milk for the babe as his mother could no longer be. He stood up silently and took Lyanna by the hand and led her out of a room which would forever remind him of death. He took her to his chambers and sat on his bed. She was the only person he felt comfortable to cry around as any one else would tell him to 'man up' but Lyanna would listen and comfort him.
"My prince" Lyanna said looking at Rhaegar's tear riddled face
She embraced him. The comfort of her body against his made Rhaegar feel better. She had a certain aroma around her that made him feel comfortable and at peace. He knew he would never see his mother again but after all this grief and heart break he would always have his lady Lyanna. As far as he knew the wedding was still taking place in a weeks time. Rhaegar was excited to wed his lady but forlorn that his mother couldn't witness it.
This was a hard chapter to write. This is what happens when Daenerys is born so I couldn't just not have it in. It was a sad chapter to write but don't worry as the wedding is soon! I have put all my focus on this fanfic so hopefully the next update will be soon. Enjoy this one. Please review it makes my day and makes me want to write more and faster. Also I have this whole fic planned out and there will be about 20-24 chapters as im thinking of some filler chapters so I don't rush the story.