Kingslanding was filled with grief. The death of the queen affected the whole realm. The king wasnt seen for days, he had taken to locking himself in his room with the pyromancer. Daenerys hadnt been seen by anyone but Aerys, Rhaegar, Lyanna, the nurse and the maester. The peasents hadnt heard of the baby all they heard was the loud ringing of the bells signifying the queen's death. Everyone in the Red Keep was wearing black. Black was the colour of mourning and everyone was mourning.

Rhaegar hadnt been his usual self. Everytime Lyanna left her room she no longer saw him waiting outside her door, she had to seek him out. She always found him in his chambers playing sad songs on his harp. The songs were filled with sorrow to match his mood. It had been four days since the death of Rhaella but the mood hadnt lightened since the moment she passed. Lyanna's positivity had been affected, she was wrong about everything being fine, she had to realise that life wasnt a dream and it can be awful at times.

Rhaegar missed his happy days with Lyanna, he missed walking through the gardens discussing hunting and their wedding but he couldnt make her deal with him whilst he felt like this. He hadnt properly talked to her since he wept after he saw his mother. He hadnt properly talked to anyone. He was writing a song to match his feelings, 'the passing of the gentle dragon', he had named the song. Lyanna had been to his chambers but he just vaguely answered questions and continued to play his harp.

For the past three days Lyanna had just stayed in her chambers and either read books or got out her sword and angrily hacked at her bed. She just wished her prince would let her in and talk to her about his feelings. When she saw him she asked questions but he just replied with grunts or one word answers. She knew she had to see him that day and talk to him. Rhaegar had finished his song. He wished to play it at the sept when his mother lay. He wanted everyone to know the impact of his mother passing. The impact on him and his father. He hadnt even talked to Viserys about it. Lyanna said she would but he didnt ask her about it, he just grunted at her like he was an animal and not the prince she wanted. He knew he had to see her that day and actually talk to her.

Lyanna rushed through the winding hall ways of the monsterous Red Keep and then a pang of pain struck her head. She looked up at saw the beauty that was Rhaegar, his face was slightly red and puffy from tears he had recently shead. "My lady, I am so sorry, I was just coming to see you" Rhaegar said examining Lyanna's head where she bumped into him "My prince, it is fine. I wasnt looking where I was going and I was just coming to see you" Lyanna said holding her head

"I am sorry I have been so distant these past days, after the death I just havent felt myself and didnt want to make you see me like that and force you to be there for me"

"You dont have to force me to do anything my prince, I will be there for you without needing to be asked. I want to be there for you"

"Would you like to go riding today?, I cant stand the aroma of death eminateing from the keep" Rhaegar asked and saw Lyanna's eyes spring to life

"I would love to, I will just go get my cloak and sword" Lyanna said skipping towards her chambers

She scrambled through her chambers searching for her sword. She had hidden it from the view of her handmaiden or any people for that matter as they would see it as improper for a lady to have a sword. The only person who embraced it was Rhaegar and that turned out to be a wise move when they were attacked. Once she had found her sword she draped her over-sized, riding cloak around her small frame and set off to the stables to meet her prince.

The stables held many grand steeds. There was a large chesnut mare with a golden mane in the first stall to the Red Keep. There was then a huge white war horse in the next stall along. After that there were many horses of different colours and for different purposes. The end stall held Rhaegar's black stallion and next to it was Lyanna's Nymeria. Rhaegar had previously told the stable boys to saddle the horses as he knew his lady couldnt refuse a ride and have an excuse to get out of the keep full of sorrow.

When Lyanna arrived at the stables Rhaegar was waiting for her. He hadnt got on his horse get and helped Lyanna onto Nymeria. He then easily got onto his own stallion as the stable boys opened the stall doors to allow them accsess out of the stables. Gold cloaks saw them through the city and out into the woods before going back into the city. The air in the Kings Woods was crisp and clear. It reminded Lyanna of the Wolf's wood back home in Winterfell, no Kingslanding is her home now , Lyanna always had to remind her self that this over crowded, smelly city is her home now and forever. Once she married Rhaegar she would stay and help him rule and once Aerys died she would be the queen of the seven kingdoms. A prospect she had never wanted until she had met Rhaegar.

She dismounted near a thin stream and let Nymeria have a drink of water. Whilst her horse was drinking she took off her riding boots and stepped into the stream. The cold water rushed around her feet, tickling her toes. The water felt like a release from the world that surronded her. She felt a warm arm around her back, she turned round to face Rhaegar.

"What are you doing my lady?" Rhaegar asked looking at Lyanna's bare feet

"The water is nice" Rhaegar then took his own boots off and stood next to Lyanna. He smiled as the water rushed through his own toes. He looked at peace. He turned to Lyanna and looked her in the eyes, her grey eyes met his violet ones with a look of innocence. He wanted to marry and bed her right then and there but the wedding was in a week and Rhaegar had to wait.

"It is nice" Rhaegar said agreeing with Lyanna "Lets walk further down it to see what it leads to, we can lead the horses by the side of it"

"Sounds good" Lyanna smiled They both took the reins of their horses and put their boots in the saddle bags.

They tredded carefully as there was sharp rocks and other things in the water. The water seemed to get warmer the longer they stood in it. Lyanna had even spotted a golden dragon in the water, probably from one of the kings hunts (a previous king), Lyanna had shown it to Rhaegar and put it in her saddle bag. The further they walked the wider the stream had gotten until it ended at a tiny waterfall about the height of Rhaegar. The water didnt have a very strong current so they were able to sit at the top of the waterfall. Their clothes got wet but neither of them cared much for clothing. The water rushed past them and under them, it tickled both of them.

"This has been a wonderful day. It has been nice to get away from the castle and my troubles" Rhaegar said reaching for Lyanna's hand

"It has been nice, it has been nice to finally get out and ride and walk and be outisde" Lyanna smied "with you" Rhaegar leaned over and kissed her gently on the lips before jumping off the small waterfall and reaching his hand out wanting Lyanna to do the same. He jumped into his arms and he swirled her around in the water.

They got out of the water and shivered as their wet clothes clung to their bodies. Rhaegar got Lyanna's cloak for her that she had previoudly taken off, he put it around her to keep her warm. He then got his own cloak. Both of their long, wet hair stuck to what ever piece of skin it hit. Lyanna had a tiny piece of leather string and tied her hair back to get it off her face. Rhaegar did the same with a piece of his cloak that he had ripped off. They hopped onto their mounts and rode back along the stream until they got to the same place where they set off down the stream.

"Would you like to go further, my lady, or go back to the keep?"

"What do you think? Lyanna laughed

"You sure have a thirst for adventure" Rhaegar laughed and started to ride Lyanna caught up with him and when she did he made his stallion go a bit further so she had to chase him.

Eventualy she rode straight past him instead of catching him up. It was a stupid move as she looked back to find him and ran straight into a branch sticking out from an old tree. It stapped off at the impact and sent Lyanna falling off of Nymeria. Rhaegar ran upto her and got her to her feet.

"You here to gloat?" Lyanna asked playfully

"Well?" Rhaegar joked He helped her back onto her horse and decided it was time to return to the keep.

He stayed right by Lyanna's side all the way back to the stables. They left their horses in the hands of the stable boys and made their ways inside the keep to get some food as they hadnt had any all day. The hall was a lot more empty than it usually was. It was just Rhaegar and Lyanna in the huge hall which usually had over two hundred people in it. Servents arrived with some eggs and fish for them to feast on. Rhaegar pulled out Lyanna's chair for her to sit on and waited until she was sat down until he seated himself accross from her.

They didnt talk to each other through the feast but looked each other in the eyes which was like they had a full conversation. Just looking at each other it was almost as if they were connected somehow and knew what each other was thinking. It was magical. They knew how each other was feeling and exactly how to cheer them up. When Rhaegar was sad all Lyanna did was be herself and talk about going out and riding. When Lyanna was sad Rhaegar got out his harp and played her a beautiful song to lift her spirits.

After they had eaten Aerys came to the hall, it had been the first time he had been sighted since Rhaella's death. He silently sat down and ate his food. His long finger nails tapped against the table, the sound went through Lyanna but she didnt want to annoy the greiving king. She sat uncomfortably until Rhaegar signalled them to leave the table. Aerys didnt even notice. He obviously loved his wife even though Lyanna had heard stories of him violently raping her. Lyanna didnt want to believe it but she knew his reputation.

They were about to leave the hall when Aerys shouted for them to return to their seats. "The wedding will be in two days" He said emotionless

"It is all prepared so that will be good, father" Rhaegar repsonded

"You can go now" Aerys said coldly

They did what he said and left him to his food. Once out of the hall Rhaegar held Lyanna's hand and walked her back to her chambers. They sat and talked for hours as the sun went down. Rhaegar left Lyanna so she could sleep and dream of her wedding. Her wonderful wedding which would be the highlight of her life. She would be married to a Targaryen, the best Targaryen.

Enjoy the chapter. M doc manager was being weird so there may be some spelling mistakes and weird paragraphs as it all combined into one super paragraph and i had to split it all up again. It's being weird. I do not like. Please review it makes my soul smile and inspires me to write faster and better. Love you all!