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So many questions lingered between them. Aegon regarded Maester Aemon as Blackfyre lay on the table.

"How did you come by this," Maester Aemon asked.

"It returned to our family when I traveled in Essos with my uncle, Prince Oberyn. I killed the man that wielded that sword he was hurting a young girl no older than one and ten. Uncle later told me he was member of the golden company," Aegon paused. He knew the major bomb still have to drop. He put Blackfyre away. He took deep breath and answered the question the hung in the air. Aemon placed his hands on Aegon face studying the man that sat beside him. "My real name is Aegon Targaryen son of Rhaegar and Elia Martell," Aegon told him.

"How?"
"Kari a nursemaid to Queen Rhaella stayed in case my mother had need of her. When the sack of city happened, Kari swapped me with servant's son. Then she left the city with my mother's permission. My mother told her to take me to her brothers, my uncles Prince Doran and Oberyn. I was raised in Sunspear. They were raising me to take back what was taken from our family. To avenge what King Robert did to my father and our family," Aegon confessed.

"You mean to kill the Princess," Aemon said in horror.

"Gods no I love her! I grow to hate my father in ways. When he ran off with Lyanna Stark and left my mother. But I now realized what he must have felt for her. If it is half what I feel for Joanna, I would gladly die for her. Seven Hells I ready to give up throne completely to have her by my side," Aegon told him.

Aemon laughed at the funny turn of events. Aegon had fallen for the daughter of Robert Baratheon the man that killed Rhaegar. Only the gods could have thought up. Joanna was an intelligent woman with kind heart. Aemon could tell that from their conversation as they watch Aegon fight the rangers of Night's Watch. If Aegon survived then there have to hope for his sister.

"What of your sister Rhaenys," Aemon asked.

Aegon had tears in his eyes as he thought of the fate of his sister. Tears coursed down Aegon face same as Aemon. When Aegon did not answer instantly Aemon knew the answer to his question.

"She is dead isn't she," Aemon said.

"I'm sorry Maester Aemon but yes my sister is dead. I promise you that the man that killed her will pay," Aegon vowed.

"It easy to talk about killing but it is another thing to do so, Aegon," Aemon started.

Aegon bowed his head heading Aemon words of wisdom. He was very right. It was easy to talk about taking back his birthright. It was another thing to do so. He would have to win it back. He knew he had the Dornish army on his side. But how many other men would fall in line with another dragon on the throne. Then Aegon mind went to Joanna's smiling face. He could see a crown on her head. He knew that North would likely rally for her, the Stormlands as well, gods knew how many more would. Winning back the throne would only work with her by his side. He would take no other queen but her.

"It is easy to talk about killing. I know now I cannot kill Robert even after all he has done. For that simple fact that it would hurt Joanna and I would die before any harm comes to her. It funny really, love drove both my father and Robert," Aegon said.

"Love and prophecy, the prince that was promised," Aemon admitted.

"The Prince that was promised," Aegon asked shocked.

"Yes, before your father ran off with Lyanna he wrote to me asking me about said prophecy. I'll tell you what I told him, when the long night does come with the walker a warrior will rise. He will be a prince that was promised. Whether it is you or son or son's son only the gods know. The Starks are always right in the end Winter is Coming but you know that" Aemon admitted.

Aegon regarded Aemon for a moment. He nodded his head. Winter was the last thing that Aegon was even thinking about. But days were getting shorter at least that what the raven from the Citadel said. Aemon patted Aegon hands he knew that Aegon was really thinking about what he had said. Aemon got up heading for the door. Aegon got up to help him.

"I have something to ask you Maester Aemon," Aegon said.

"What is it boy," Aemon asked.

"I want to marry Joanna. I have asked her to marry me. She has consented to it. Will you marry us," Aegon asked.

"You truly love her don't you," Aemon said.

"I cannot imagine a life without her," Aegon answered.

"You know your marriage will likely be accepted. That you are going against the will of King Robert. He likely call for your head if finds out. You are put both of your lives at risk. But at the same time who am I to stand in the way of love," Aemon said.

Cersei paced in the tent they were a week's ride from King's Landing. Joanna's threat still lingered on Cersei's mind. She was truly a lioness that Cersei wanted. She just never dreamed that she would turn on her mother. But then she thought of Robert his temper. She realized the combination of Lannister and Baratheon was a deadly one. And gods she in her own way had created Joanna's Lannister side. She argued with Robert to send Joanna to Casterly Rock to be raised. Robert wanted to send her North to the Stark and Jon Arryn said the Martell's would be good choice show that crown trusted them and harbor no ill will toward them. But Cersei did not trust them to keep her dark hair doe safe. After all, Joanna was part Lannister and it was the Lannister's order that killed Elia and her children. The longer it took Robert to agree to marry Joanna to Aeron Dayne the more dangerous Joanna became. She hated to think of having to kill Joanna but as days grew longer that very thought plagued her thought. To save her cubs she may have to kill Joanna. Jaime came into her tent.

"Any news," Jaime asked.

"None, Robert will not make up his mind," Cersei spat out sink down into a chair. She looked like she was thinking the unthinkable. "We may have to think about getting rid of her," Cersei said.

"We cannot, now not only by her side, Aeron Dayne by admission the best swordsman in Seven Kingdoms but Ser Barristan Selmy a man that I call a painter that only paints in red. Anyone we would send would die," Jaime told her.

Cersei looked up at Jaime. She let out a sigh. Who would have thought her precious little fawn would become a lioness. Her mind went to Maggy prophecy about her life. Why was it that Joanna in her gut seemed to be the other queen that would take all she held dear.

Joanna sat at a table with Lyarra with a map of the North on the bed. Lyarra was pointing out keeps and lesser lords of North.
"The Umbers holds last Heath, The Boltons hold The Dreadfort…" Lyarra explained

Tyrion coughed looking in on his niece. Joanna nodded for Lyarra to leave. She bowed as she left the room. Tyrion moved over to were Joanna was studying a map of Westeros. He looked at the map to her. There were questions in his eyes.

"What are you doing niece," Tyrion asked.

"planning," Joanna replied

"Planning what may I ask," Tyrion asked.

"I hate to think of this but I must. I am looking for other allies for the wars to come," Joanna said.

"What wars," Tyrion asked.

Joanna and Tyrion exchanged looks. She poured herself a drink and Tyrion one. She handed it to him as she got up to pace the length of the room. She took a drink resting her hands on the mantle of the fireplace in the room.

"How hard did my mother push to be queen? Do you really think she will give it all up because of me? Hear me roar, the Lannister house words. I pray I don't need them. But uncle I must be prepared to honor my threat. To take my throne back from her," Joanna said.

"Allies are important. Have given any thought about stopping to see your uncle Stannis," Tyrion asked.

"Stannis, he does not leave Dragonstone," Joanna said.

"Yes I know but he would be one of greatest ally you could have. Him and Renly," Tyrion said.

"Renly is more interested in Loras Tyrell than me, uncle," Joanna laughed.

"We all have our vices," Tyrion replied with laugh.

Robert sat in his tent. He hated that he could not even remember Lyanna. She was the only thing he ever wanted and seven kingdoms couldn't fill the hole she left behind. The one part that was filled was by Joanna. His darling doe, beautiful and smart and so much like Lyanna. Aeron Dayne was handsome but he was more than that he was great swordsman that could keep his daughter safe.

"Your Grace, you wanted to see me," Ned asked.

"What your thought on Aeron Dayne," Robert asked.

"I feel we don't really know much about the man. Only he is a great swordsman and his Arthur Dayne second cousin," Ned said.

"Do think he would make Joanna happy?" Robert asked.

"Joanna is your daughter. I will not tell you who to marry her too. She does seem close to Aeron Dayne and she trusts him but she has to if he is protecting her," Ned said.

"I have made him Lord Harrenhal," Robert said

"Why," Ned asked.

"I cannot have my doe marry anyone lesser than a lord. The raven has already been sent to the Wall. One of your first act as Hand will be to plan a grand wedding for Princess Joanna," Robert told him.

Aegon came to Joanna's room he nodded to Ser Barristan talking over for him. Once Ser Barristan went into his room Aegon knocked on the door. Joanna opened the room. Aegon walked into the room. He looked at her like dragon locked his greatest treasure. He crossed the room bringing her into his arms. He leaned down capturing her lips. When he pulled away he looked down at her with lust and passion in his violet eyes.
"Joanna marry me," Aegon said.

"I already agreed to marry you," Joanna laughed.

"Tonight," Aegon said.

Joanna danced out of Aegon arms. She paused when he said tonight. She froze in a spot, she questioned if she heard him right. She fingered the ring that rested on her finger. Aegon pulled her so her back rested on his chest. Her bottom settled into his pelvis. He moved her hair lingering kisses on her neck.

"Tonight," Joanna questioned.

"Maester Aemon has agreed to marry us," Aegon told her.

Joanna turned in Aegon arms looking up at his violet eyes. A ghost of a smile played on her face. Her hand ran down the length of his jaw.

"You talk to him," Joanna asked in awe.

"He knows, he warned that our life together would not be easy. I knew that already. But I cannot picture my future without you in it. Be my queen, rule by my side," Aegon pleaded.

"What of my father," Joanna asked.

"He loved Lyanna once, he knows what love is. He will be happy that his doe has found the same love no matter with who it is with," Aegon said. Joanna gazed up at him lovingly. He leaned down kissing her softly. He poured all his feeling for her into that kiss. She pulled away from him. Her lips were flushed red. "Besides I'm still Aeron Dayne in his eyes, and will remain Aeron Dayne until his passing," Aegon teased.

Joanna hit him in the chest at his joke. He playfully acted like her hitting hurt him. He caught her hands as she went to hit him again.

"I promise you now I will not move against your father. I know you love him, and I cannot take your father away from you as my father was taken from me," Aegon vowed.

"I'll marry you," Joanna answered.

Aegon and Joanna stood in front of Maester Aemon in the library of Castle Black. They both had huge smiles on their faces.

"Let it be known that Joanna of House Baratheon and Aegon of House Targaryen are one heart, one flesh, one soul. Cursed be he who would seek to tear them asunder, In the sight of the Seven, I hereby seal these two souls, binding them as one for eternity. Look upon each other and say the words," Aemon announced tying a ribbon around their joined hands.

Aegon and Joanna turned and looked each other with all the love they had in their heart for the other person shining in their eyes.

"Father, Smith, Warrior, Mother, Maiden, Crone, Stranger," Aegon and Joanna said in together.

"I am his and he is mine, from this day, until the end of my days," Joanna said.

"I am her and she is mine from this day until the end of my days," Aegon said. Aegon pulled Joanna closer to him. Her eyes locked lovingly at his eyes. Aemon could feel the love between the pair. "With this kiss, I pledge my love," Aegon vowed

Aegon locked lips with Joanna sealing their love with a kiss. Aegon pulled away had a boyish smirk on his face. He looked loving at Joanna's face. Her eyes were closed she slowly opened her beautiful eyes to look at him with a loving smile on her face.

"We stand here in the sight of gods to witness the union of man and wife. One flesh, one heart, one soul, now and forever," Aemon announced.

Joanna stood on her tiptoes kissing Aegon again with a giggle. Aegon growled at her as she danced away from. Aemon shook his head as he heard them run out of the room. Joanna coyly looked over her shoulder as she headed over to the lift. Aegon was hot on her tail. He caught her in a passionate kiss as the lift started up. Aegon pinned her to the side of the lift.

"My dragon," Joanna said lovingly.

"My queen," Aegon growled as captured her lips.

Unknown to either of them Tyrion stepped out the shadows hearing Joanna call Aeron Dayne a dragon. He was talking with some of the new men of Night's Watch. His eyes went wide. Did that mean Aeron Dayne was really a Targaryen? That would change great deal things.

Joanna broke out of Aegon arms as the lift reached the top of the wall. Aegon followed Joanna as she walked over to the outlook of the Wall. Allister Thorne was standing guard. He looked at the pair. There was something about Aeron Dayne that caught his attention. Seeing the man up close he reminded him of someone. Allister turned away for a moment giving the pair a moment the alone top of the Wall Aegon pulled Joanna to him looking out the edge of what would be their kingdom. Snow was falling as Aegon kissed Joanna again on top of the Wall. Neither of them noticed the cold of winter winds on top of the wall. It was like a fire of their passion keep them warm.