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Rae and Daeny were on the beach of Dragonstone with Evalyne, her two daughters, Vellella, Eyme, and Syvina. Torrhen, Lyanna, and Lilliyan were splashing in the rolling surf. Rae stood behind them her gown was getting damp. She was laughing at her children reacted to the waves. The sounds of dragons flying overhead reach their ears. Torrhen looked at them with fascination. Lyanna and Lilliyan looked at them fearfully running and hugging their mother legs. Selaera circled again landing nearby her mother. Robb and Rae had not discussed the introduction to the dragons. But it looked like her decision was being taken from her. Rae knew in heart that Selaera, Rhaenys, or Visenya would never hurt her children. But were Selaera went now Drogon went and she was not so trusting of him. Right on cue, Drogon landed behind Selaera. Daeny gasp know what caused her to lock Rhaegal and Viserion up under the pyramid in Meereen. Drogon had killed a girl in Meereen. Torrhen was not afraid of either of the Drogon. If anything he toddled forward toward them. Rae quickly reached out catching him before he got too close. Selaera moved closer slowly sensing her Mistress reservation. Lilliyan and Lyanna peeked out from behind Rae's dress. Torrhen laughed and clapped his hands. Selaera looked at Rae before she placed her head in Torrhen reach. Torrhen hardly patted the scaly flesh of Selaera's head. Not the least bit afraid. Lyanna and Lilliyan moved forward patting Selaera arms and touching her wings. Drogon then moved closer to the girls. They looked at him with a slightly nervous look on their faces. He looked down at him. In that moment everything paused and waited with bated breath. It was like he could sense their dragon blood running through their veins. He then did something completely out of character. He lay down allowing the girls to climb all over him.
"I never seen him like this," Daeny said.
Rae set Torrhen down knowing they were not in any danger. Torrhen hugged Selaera. Selaera followed Drogon lead laying down allowing Torrhen to climb all over her. Daeny moved to stand next to Rae. They had a ghost of a smile on their faces. It was like what Targaryen of old children grew up with. They had a deep connection to the dragons and dragons with the children.
"My guess is that I think he sees them as his babies. Selaera is his mate. And she has claimed them as hers so, in turn, they are his. And he would never hurt anything of his. That or he senses the dragon blood in their bodies," Rae suggested as she watches her children play with Dragons ten times their size.
"I shocked you are so at ease with this, if they were mine I would be losing my mind," Daeny said.
"I trust Selaera with my life and lives of those who I hold dear. Besides they have been playing with direwolves since they were babies," Rae laughed.
A little while later a servant came to find them. Lyanna and Lilliyan were curled up by Drogon wing nearly asleep. Torrhen was still very much awake. He was climbing on Selaera's back. He came to an abrupt stop at sight of the large dragons.
"My Queen, Princess Daenerys, my ladies, a ship has been spotting less than a mile away. It bears the Tyrell sigil on one the flags. His Grace has already been informed. He is in his final council meeting before he leaves for battle. He suggested that you, your grace receive them," the servant suggested nervously.
"Thank you, we will be along in a moment," Rae replied.
"Your Grace," the servant said bowing before leaving them.
Rae came over taking Torrhen off Selaera's back. She nodded for Eyme and Syvina to get Lilliyan and Lyanna. They walked over to pick them up. But were met with Drogon growl and showing off his teeth. They quickly back up in fear. Daenerys then moved placing her hand on Drogon face. He relaxed under her touch. She moved picking up Lyanna and Lilliyan. They cuddled into their aunt's neck. Their little hands clasped onto her dress.
On their walked back Torrhen eyes caught sight of a rock formation. He reached for the rocks as if he could sense something was there.
"Mama, rock," Torrhen demanded.
"Yes, Torrhen sweetheart those are rocks," Rae reassured.
"No, me go rock," Torrhen demanded again.
Rae looked down at her determined little boy. She could see Robb's stubbornness. If you asked Robb it was her stubbornness. She shook her head. In her mind, the only Tyrell that would have the gall to come here at this point was Lady Olenna. And Rae did not want to deal with her right now. She had more pressing matters to attend to. So, she humored her little boy. Rae moved over to the rocks with Torrhen. Daeny was not far behind her. At first, they did not see anything out of the ordinary. Torrhen pointed to oddly shaped rock resting near the front the rock. It was dark gray nearly black and light gray nearly misty colored flecks. It was the same color of the rocks. The rock looked like it had scales. And that sand had covered the rock. Rae's eyes went wide when she looked where Torrhen pointed. It looked like a dragon egg. She never thought she would see one again. It blended into the rocks. It couldn't be Rae told herself.
"Eyme," Rae called.
Eyme was at her side instantly. Rae handed Torrhen to her. She then reached down touching the stone. She thought for a brief moment that it was just a stone shaped like an egg. But that thought was destroyed when she touched it. The same heat that radiated from Selaera's, Rhaenys's and Visenya's eggs radiated from the stone. She gently picked up the egg. She turned to Daeny. Daeny's eyes went wide when she saw what was in Rae's hand.
"Is that what I think it is," Daeny asked.
"Yes," Rae said.
Rae took back Torrhen cradling him on her hip. She handed the egg to Eyme. Eyme looked at her oddly. Why were they taking the egg shape rock back? She could not feel the heat coming off it. But she knew better than question her queen. Vellella moved closer to Eyme. She looked at the egg with a look of awe.
"Prince Torrhen is Lord of Light chosen one. His grace has found a dragon egg. The Lord of Light smiles upon us and coming battle. It is a good omen. Of the glorious victory he is sure to bless you with," Vellella said.
Daeny and Rae looked at other for a moment. They both had a ghost of a smile that played on their faces. They had heard many times that either of them could be Lord of Light chosen one. Finding a dragon egg meant nothing. But they would not argue with Vellella and her passionate declaration. Rae had read of at least three wild dragons that lived on Dragonstone before that Dance of Dragons. Dragons could change their sex. Those three were Cannibal who was black as coal and known for partaking of cannibalism, then was Sheepstealer who was muddy brown color he was the only one that ever took a rider, a woman by the name of Nettles and finally there was Grey Ghost who was misty gray color. He was most shy of the dragons. Cannibal was the only one that survived the dance of dragons. Some stories told of Nettles and Sheepstealer still being alive after the dance. They were never seen from again the last spotting of them was of them flying over the Bay of Crabs. No one knew where they went after that some say she flew out into the ocean until her Sheepstealer lost all stamina and drown. Yet others say that she picked up Daemon who survived his fall during the Dance of Harrenhal and that the two lovers disappeared from history.
Rae and Daeny made their way into the throne room of Dragonstone. Targaryen and Stark banners hung from the walls. There were a few Kingsgaurd standing by watching them progress toward the throne. There were two thrones by the throne one on each side of the throne. Rae took her seat on the throne. Daeny sat down to Rae's right. Rae took a deep breath before nodded toward Edric Strom to show Lady Olenna in.
"Get ready," Rae muttered.
"For what," Daeny asked.
Rae did not answer but put on the cold as stone look on her face. Daeny looked at Rae for a moment she could tell that Rae was preparing for war in her own way. She did not understand why but she was sure she would in moments. Lady Olenna entered approaching the throne her eyes judging her surroundings. Before, her eyes locked with Rae's eyes. She looked over to Rae's right with a questioning look on her face. As slowly a new plan formed in her head to get the Iron Throne. She came up to the steps before the throne bowing to Rae and Daeny.
"Your Grace, Your Grace," Lady Olenna said.
"Welcome to Dragonstone Lady Olenna. This is my sister Princess Daenerys "Stormborn". We welcome you our family ancestral home," Rae said diplomatically.
"Thank you, Your Grace. I am little shocked not to be greeted by his grace, King Robb." Lady Olenna commented.
"My husband is preparing to leave for battle shortly. He is busy going over last minute preparations," Rae said.
"Ah, makes sense, I was just discouraged not to hear a reply on my Grandson's marriage proposal to Lady Roslin Frey," Lady Olenna went on.
"Forgive our not swift reply we are fighting a war. Lady Olenna, I see no problem with your Grandson Loras marrying Lady Roslin Frey if he wishes to do so. In fact, I and his grace will attend his wedding once we head North returning his sister and mother back to Winterfell," Rae said.
Lady Olenna looked over to Daenerys. Daenerys could tell something was about to happen. She could sense her sister's nerves getting grated. She could see what Rae said get ready. Lady Olenna was out for one thing in this a better place for her family and more power.
"What of Princess Daenerys, she is unwed as well and in of a husband," Lady Olenna asked looking at Daeny.
"Daeny will marry when she sees fit. She was married once without her consent I will not do that to her again. She is not a virginal maiden in need of marriage to cement alliance," Rae said coldly in a way leaving no room for argument.
"Willas would be a lovely suitor for her," Lady Olenna tried to reason with them.
"It will be my choice who I marry as my sister has told you. I agree to meet Willas but that is all. If your grandson Willas is my chosen, then I will gladly welcome you and your family into my own. You will be family if that comes to that. But forgive me and my sister we have a battle to prepare for." Daeny started. She looked to Ser Jorah who was in the room. He looked at the pair of them in respect. "Ser Jorah will you be so kind to show Lady Olenna to her chambers," Daeny said.
Once Ser Jorah and Lady Olenna were out of earshot; Daeny turned to Rae with a look of horror on her face. Rae more jovial smile returned. Rae got up helping Daeny to her feet. Daeny took her hand.
"That woman is monster and greedy power hungry bitch," Daeny said.
"You should meet her granddaughter. They want me to betrothed one of my daughters to Margaery son Garth. They want to be in control and sit on the Iron Throne. Margery, I am pretty sure would try to kill me and marry Robb to be the Queen," Rae explained.
"I don't want anything to do with that vile family," Daeny said.
"For the record, Willas is nothing like the rest of his family. At least that what I heard, besides that will never come to pass," Rae reassured.
They head towards the chamber where Robb was preparing to leave in. They walked arm in arm. They were dress in nearly opposite colors. Rae was dressed in an icy color gown with silver dragons and direwolves sewn onto the bodice of the gown. Daeny was dressed in a black gown with red dragons on the bodice. They walked for a moment before they came to the chamber. Rae went to enter the room.
"Where you serious, when you said I could marry whomever I choose," Daeny asked.
"Yes, I am not like Viserys. I am not going to marry you off to suit my purpose. You were the Queen in Meereen by yourself why would need a man to dictate your life. Unless he is like Robb who sees me and him as equals. He values my opinion. Always has, really before I was married to him he made me a part of his council," Rae explained to Daeny.
Daeny smiled at her sister. It was clear to her that the love Rae held for Robb was true and deep set. It was made out of trust and loyalty. Something very few relationships she had seen was base on.
"I hope to experience that type of love again. I had it once with Khal Drogo. I loved him. And I've made some very poor choices because of that." Daeny said remembering what she did to try to save him.
There were near tears in her eyes. Rae laid a comforting hand on her face. There was a small hopeful smile on Rae's face. They locked eyes for a moment the blue eyes of Daenerys met the amethyst eyes of Raenera. A deep-seated understanding entered both of their minds it was fate that brought them together for a reason.
"You will," Rae said with the great conviction.
"Go say goodbye to your lover. I will see to the final details. I'm sure Tyrion has something he would like a ruler approval on," Daeny said with a smile.
Robb stood in the chamber that he shared with Rae. He had not seen her most of the day. Since, he saw her taking Torrhen, Lyanna, and Lilliyan to one the beaches of Dragonstone. He watched them play in the surf from one of the windows for a time before he had to focus on that task at hand. This was the moment they waiting for. He grabbed his arm bracers starting to tie them on. He did not look up as he heard the door open. Think it was his squire. The scent of winter roses reached his nose as he felt feminine hands take over tying his bracers. He knew that scent and hands. It was Rae. She finished tying the bracers kissing each of his hands. Before, she went on to help him tie his chest plate to his backplate. She kissed his back. Rest her head on his back wrapping her arms around his middle.
"Sweetheart," Robb said taking her hand and turning so she was cradled in his chest.
Rae looked up at him for a moment. There were tears that looked like they were about to fall. They misty look on her face nearly broke his heart. He leaned down capturing her lips in his lips. They pulled apart resting their foreheads against each other. He brought her hand up to his mouth kissing her knuckles.
"We both knew this day would come," Robb said.
"I know Robb, my love. I am worried about you. I love you so much. I don't know what I would do without you. If the Gods take you from me," Rae said.
"Nothing will happen to me. But if the worst does happen, go seek Jon. And only Jon, I know my brother will protect you and our child like they were his own," Robb said.
"I wish you would let me come with you," Rae said wistfully.
"Into battle, Rae love, you are not a warrior. You have battle planning and defense down this is open warfare. I cannot risk anything happening to you. Besides, you are the one with the claim to Iron Throne. If we lost you we would lose everything," Robb argued.
"All the more reason I should be there. And we would not lose everything we still have Daeny," Rae countered.
"I know you and Daeny have grown very close in short amount of time. But believe me when I say she is not you. You grew up in Westeros. You know the people and customs. Daeny made have been born here but was raised in Essos." Robb started. He placed the belt that held his sword at his hip on. He looked back at Rae. She looked lost. He pulled back into his arms. He held her close. "I need you here safe. I cannot focus on this battle if I am worried about something happen to you. You are my wife and the mother of my children first and foremost, and a queen second. Let me handle this please," Robb finished.
"Okay," Rae gave in.
"Promise me you will not be at the battlefront," Robb said.
"I promise," Rae said.
Author note: I hope you enjoy this chapter. I hope to have the next one done soon. But have to get in the right mindset so it may take time. I thank you all for your continuous support.