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Author's Note: Hello everyone, here we are with another chapter. Please read and review generously. I hope you all enjoy it. I thank all who are following the story, those who have listed it among their favorites, and those who have reviewed; it all helps.

I would like to clarify somethings. I will be writing this story until season 1 if I can. Season 2 and beyond, the original author will take over and I will write for him as well when needed. I thank you all for your heartfelt comments and I appreciate them. Life is hectic, but I am hoping that I get that second job before this year ends. And I will still write, because it is a good way to decompress and let imagination run wild.

I had to delete some stories because the comments became sick and disgusting, but there will be another Naruto/Game of Thrones Story that is more anthological; unconnected and connected stories exploring Naruto's existence creating new timelines and new events and interesting outcomes. That series will see Naruto and the Night Queen as well as Naruto as the originator of House Targaryen of King's Landing and many other juicy events. And also, one more Naruto/House of the Dragon story as well in future, I hope.

Anyways, without further ado, here is the next chapter.

Chapter Ten- The Symbol of Nobility Part 1

Deep within the forests on the outskirts of King's Landing, King Viserys along with members of the royal family and many other important individuals had set up large tents in lieu of a special event; the hunting of the White Stag.

Before the Targaryens had come to power with their mighty dragons becoming symbols of royalty, the White Stag represented power, awe, grace, and majesty. It was a rare and incredible prize in Westeros. Many stated that this beast was mythical and magical and finding one was next to impossible. Those who were fortunate to find one were said to be blessed and were worthy and recognized to be chosen for the highest positions of nobility and power.

The Targaryens did not care much for this as they chose to do whatever they wished to some degree and since they had dragons at their command, they never felt the need to search for such a sign to show they were powerful and worthy. However, Viserys felt searching for this mythical creature would give him a much-needed break from the never-ending drama of King's Landing, or so he hoped.

Otto Hightower was quite interested in this hunt for his own reasons. While Viserys hoped he could use this hunt to relax and take a much-needed break, Otto Hightower had a different motive. He had been trying his utmost best to convince Viserys ever since Aegon was born, that he should be King. With the discovery of the White Stag, he was hoping to convince Viserys that this meant Aegon, not Rhaenyra, was worthy and the rightful heir to the Seven Kingdoms.

Otto was frustrated that all his talk and efforts were going nowhere. Viserys was stubborn and set in his ways. Their last conversation did nothing to change Viserys' mind. In Viserys' mind, he had not chosen Rhaenyra to be his heir to teach Daemon a lesson, nor to just make amends for Aemma's death. No, he chose Rhaenyra because he felt she was worthy. He felt that it would be her line that would be able to one day stand tall and proud against the coming darkness.

Otto Hightower had indeed fucked himself over in this situation. He only wanted Rhaenyra to be heir because he did not like Daemon. However, Rhaenyra was a wild and free spirit, someone he could not control at all. And now, he was starting to realize that Viserys could not be controlled either.

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"We have spoken about this before, Otto. You offered the idea that Rhaenyra should be heir over Daemon. I agreed with your idea and it was a splendid idea. Now, I did marry your daughter and she bore me a son. And another child is on the way. It does not mean that I plan on displacing my daughter. She is their heir and will remain as such."

"Your grace, I understand your love for your daughter and that you wish to honor Aemma, but you have a son now. It is a male who always inherits the throne, it is common sense. The laws of Westeros are well known."

Viserys laughed heartily. "The laws of Westeros can fuck themselves in all honesty. These laws were made by men to benefit specific individuals. They were never made with any thought towards the bigger picture."

"I am sure you know very well that the Conqueror was not alone in the Targaryen triumph over Westeros. Queen Rhaenys and Queen Visenya fought in the war, rode dragons, and brought many to heal. Not only that, Visenya formed the first iteration of the Kingsguard. And even though Rhaenys the First fell in Dorne, it is her line and her descendants that rule over Westeros now. Rhaenys and Visenya ruled in all but Aegon's name. Not even Aegon could do everything by himself."

"Perhaps, having a woman seated on the Iron Throne will be a good thing. We have seen what men are capable of, maybe a woman in charge might be a good thing for once."

"Your grace, that is all fine and well, but the lords of the realm will never understand this. People follow men into battle, people follow men into war. People look to men for leadership and guidance. The realm will never accept a woman seated on the Iron Throne."

"If that is the case, then those men that cannot accept this are free to go face first off a cliff, Otto. We had men seated on the Iron Throne before. Aenys was weak and sickly and he could never make the hard decisions. He got Raymont Baratheon killed so easily. Maegor was cruel and evil. I can understand why he was cruel; the Targaryen Dynasty was weak and he was doing what was needed to keep it alive. However, many of his decisions were abhorrent and disgusting. In the end, he died pitifully and pathetically."

"Jaehaerys was wise, firm, intimidating and fair as was Alysanne. However, let us be fair, they are regarded so well because Aenys and Maegor were garbage. My daughter has the chance to prove that a woman can be as capable as a man and I believe she will be. This discussion is over. I am tired… of this fucking politicking. I am organizing a hunt for The White Stag. I hope to relax on this hunt. I do not desire to hear anything more about this. I hope we are clear."

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Otto Hightower was not the giving up type. Today, he would have to postpone his efforts. This matter is something in which he would have to take his time and be patient and calm. With Naruto and Rhaenyra back in King's Landing, he would have to be more careful than ever before.

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Viserys sat in the main tent, tired of listening to the drivel of the lords of the realm, especially Jason Lannister. In Viserys' mind, that pompous fuck was too big for his britches. Someone needed to remind these Lannister's that they were no dragons, and that they did not shit gold and piss wine.

Viserys turned around to see Naruto enter his tent as he waved him in and asked him to take a seat. Viserys knew that Naruto was hurting on the inside from Aemma's death and blamed him for her passing. To be honest, he hated himself for this as well. He just hoped their relationship had not been completely fractured and that it could still be salvaged.

"How are you enjoying the festivities, son?"

Naruto noted Viserys' gentle tone and sighed. He figured he needed to clear certain things up with Viserys. He may not have agreed with his decisions, but he was not someone to hold lifelong grudges. Grudges at the end of the day were poison. And Aemma would not want him to live his life festering poison and hate in his mind and soul. She would want him to forgive. It did not mean he would forget.

"There are some things we need to get out in the open, your Grace."

Viserys sighed. He knew this conversation was long overdue.

"I understand you loved the Queen greatly. However, I cannot ignore the fact that you did kill her, and all for a child that did not live for more than two seconds. You killed her for a dream that you could not even understand. And now, you have to live with this for the rest of your life. I am sure Rhaenyra feels the same way. You chose the realm, the needs of the realm over your family. I believe you made the wrong decision."

Viserys was saddened to hear this. The truth was bitter but it was weighty and something that every human being needed to hear and accept. Instead of outsmarting the truth, people needed to accept it and let it have its day.

And in that same moment, Naruto's expression turned softer and had some gentleness to it.

"That being said, it does not mean that I hate and loathe you. Despite everything, I feel you are a good man. Not everyone is meant to be a king or Queen for that matter. You were thrust into a position that maybe you were unqualified for. There are probably some days where you wish you were not King and just living a peaceful life somewhere in the countryside, surrounded by children and grandchildren and dying peacefully with a smile face."

"However, not all dreams come true. We do not get what we wish for all the time. You have had to make decisions you felt were necessary for the realm. You were thrust into a position of difficulty and realized that its not easy to keep people happy. You have had to juggle and balance many things. Politics is not easy; it is poison. I do not agree with all your decisions, but I am not going to pour salt on your wounds and tell you that you are a monster, because you are not."

"Rhaenyra and I are here now. We will help ease your burdens as best as we can. You can depend on us to help you during these difficult times. You can also depend on Daemon. I understand that he is not perfect and he chooses to speak his mind when they are times he should not. However, he is your family, and you should never isolate yourself from family. Life is no guarantee for any of us."

"You are surrounded by sycophants. You need people who care for you by your side now more than ever. Rhaenyra, Daemon, and myself care about you. We will not let anything happen to you. Give me time, and I will come to forgive you for Aemma's death."

Viserys was stunned. He was speechless; he could not really say much. He simply nodded his head and wiped a tear from his eye.

"Thank you for your words, child. I hope that day comes soon when you can forgive me. I hope I do not let you and Rhaenyra down now."

"I hope for that day to come soon as well. And do not worry about letting us down now. Rhaenyra and I will make sure you don't look so fucking grim all the time."

It had been a long time, but the two of them had managed to laugh. Viserys was happy at the fact that time had not eroded the boy's compassion and his heart.

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"Now, is there something else you wish to ask of me?"

Viserys' face turned grim. "At long last, aid is sailing to the Stepstones. This war is soon to be at its end."

"Knowing Daemon, he would rather die than accept aid from anyone."

Viserys smiled grimly. "His king and elder brother would never allow such a thing. There are too few Targaryens in the world. We can no longer afford to turn our back on each other."

Naruto sighed. "Have you and Daemon patched things up?"

"My brother is a hot-tempered man who speaks his mind without a care in the world. I have chosen to accept him for who he is… a good, flawed man with a heart. He is not perfect, but he is still my brother and I love him. At the end of the day, I can trust that he loves me and wishes the best for me, even though I do not agree with all of his actions or words."

Naruto shrugged. "The world is a flawed place, filled with imperfect people. Imperfect people have to come together to make a difference. All though, that is easier said than done. People have their own dreams and desires and wants and needs. The smallfolk desire a full stomach, a roof over their head, and people to care for and love and to feel safe. The nobility plays their games trying to get one step closer to their supposed ultimate prize. We can only do what we can do. We cannot control everything. If you try to control everything, it always ends up in disaster."

Viserys sighed. "Those are true words. I am also grateful to you for one other thing, child."

"What is that?"

"It is because of you, that Daemon and the Lady Rhea's relationship is better now. I know it was a match my brother did not approve of. He always wanted a pure, Valyrian bride. It seems to me that whatever you did got through to him."

Naruto shrugged. "Daemon is an idiot… but an idiot with heart. Even if you have dragons, you can never get what you want. You just cannot have all you desire. We need to work with people to achieve our goals. I get it, Daemon loves his history, Aegon the Conqueror is his idol, and he has grown up with an air of superiority."

"The thing that no one truly understands is blood purity, manifest destiny, and blood supremacy mean fuck all in this world. We bleed and piss and shit the same. In the end we are all going to die. We cannot control everything. We have to make do with the cards we are dealt. If Daemon was truly intelligent, and used his brains beforehand, he would have realized that a golden opportunity fell into his lap."

"Interesting, what would that be?"

Naruto smiled. "Second sons do not have many opportunities to chase true glory or carve out a legacy for themselves unless certain things fall into place. Daemon's grandmother had ensured the pieces fell into place for him. Daemon could have carved out a rich legacy already and would have found real love if he chose to be less stubborn and think more of the greater picture."

"However, I am glad he and Lady Rhea are getting along now. At the very least, he understood what he needed to do; better late than never."

"And what about you? How are things between you and my daughter?"

Naruto shook his head. "My job is to protect your daughter… to make sure that when you pass from this world, your heir sits on the Iron Throne and rules with justice and kindness. That ruler should be fair and firm, and by that time, I hope your daughter is proven worthy. Then again, with this kind of misogynistic crowd, time will tell?"

"Is that all, Naruto? Is that the only sentiment between you and my daughter? You are her protector and nothing else?"

Naruto sighed. "I am loyal to your daughter. Is that love? I am not sure right now. And to be honest, I am not sure if I have time for love right now. I will join Daemon after this hunt is concluded. I look forward to fighting by his side."

Viserys smiled. "I never asked you to look after Daemon."

Naruto returned his smile. "And you never have too. A younger brother always looks after his elder."

Naruto bowed low and left the tent as Viserys sighed down on his chair with a deep sigh.

"Oh, how right you are child. I wish I was the second son, and Daemon the First. That way, he could hold the throne, and I could fuck off to where I would like too, the sweet, beautiful, countryside."

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Naruto exited Viserys' tent and saw Rhaenyra waiting for him patiently. He bowed low and kissed her hand as he led her to her horse. They both left the area… deciding to search for the White Stag with Criston Cole trailing silently behind them, as they were both aware of him.

While the women around them smiled and the men nodded at Naruto, Alicent Hightower witnessed this soft moment. While her face was the sublime picture of calm and indifference, deep down, she was stewing in rage. She did not enjoy Naruto's rejection of her… and then there was his father, whispering his brand of poison constantly in her ear. And to top it off, she was pregnant again.

Speaking of her father, he was by her side, watching her every move, wondering what was going through her head.

"What is it father?"

"I have seen you watching them, Alicent. You are starting to worry me. You know what your duty is. Do not falter. I will not have you ruin my hard work for an infatuation for a boy who is dangerous."

Alicent, who was holding Aegon in her arms, and pregnant, decided she could return her father's words to him.

"Father, you have done nothing for me. I am married to a man I do not love, forced to bear children I did not want. They are here now and I can do nothing about it but smile and bear my teeth."

"You and all the men I have seen can plot and devise your plans. I will get what I want in return one day. You are to stay away from Naruto. And if something happens to him… you will not like what I do in the aftermath. He is mine… and that is it. He is my business and my business alone. And no Rhaenyra Targaryen will take him from me."

Otto shook his head as Alicent walked away.

"Are men and women simply ruled by what lies between their legs?"

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Chapter End

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I hope you all have a great September. The next chapter is where we see the White Stag acknowledging Rhaenyra as well as her own abilities with a sword.

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