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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 8

140 AC

KING’S LANDING

Aemond Targaryen welcomed the year 140 AC with a celebration for another year after the Conquest passing, but also a celebration for another year of peace after the war that was now known as Dance of Dragons.

He would be lying in he said that he never imagined himself on Iron Throne, but he was second son, and had sister and brother in front of him as well as seven nephews.

He was raised to be his brother protector, not ruler.

But, his wife Rhaenys was raised to sit one day on throne, she was great help to him.

Even though Rhaenys was only consort, they ruled kingdoms together.

Aemond had four healthy daughter’s with his wife and one son from his ex mistress.

Aemond planned on having more children and he knew Rhaenys did as well, after giving birth to four daughters his wife’s body was too weak and another pregnancy was to big of a risk, so they decided to use herbs for protection.

Nobles from all parts of Kingdoms came to the capital to partake in the celebrations Aemond and Rhaenys had arranged for new year, except Stark’s of Winterfell.

His wife beloved by all the lords and ladies of their kingdom as much as by the smallfolk. People tried to love him for his wife, but it was hard for them to forget his rule in Dance of Dragons.

The entirety of the royal family, which was quite large was together, with the dowager queen Alicent , Rheaynera and Daemon, Aegon and Daeron, his wife’s siblings and their children were all sitting at the high table as the feast began.

Many said that the growing number of Targaryens was a sign that the gods were smiling down upon them once more.

With Dragonstone, Crownlans, Harrenhal, Driftmark, Hightower and West, Targaryen now had in their hands more parts of kingdom than ever.

Tarth,also called the Sapphire Isle, recently also fell under Targaryen supervision, when Lord Cameron Tarth died of old age, childless.

Island is very beautiful, with lakes, waterfalls, soaring mountains, high meadows, and shadowed vales.

Tarth is called the Sapphire Isle for the striking blue seas in which it sits.A spine of mountains with hidden valleys runs down the center of Tarth.

Aemond first wanted to give island to Viserys, youngest brother of his wife.

Viserys was second in line to inherit Dragonstone, after his brother Aegon, Aemond wanted him to have something of his own, knowing very well how is it like to be a second.

But, then Rhaenys stopped him saying that island should go to his bastard son Aemon.

Rhaenys said to him that the boy was his responsibility and that he should give something to Aemon to call his own.

In the end they also agreed that when similar opportunity comes again, then it shall go to Viserys.

As the Aemond sat before the people of his kingdom with little Princess Visenya on his lap, stuffing her face with a tray of lemon cakes her mother had specially brought out for her, he knew that all that happend, in the end had been worth it.

His daughter Alicent sat to his left in a chair much too large for her.

She talked animatedly about the dragon egg her mother had given to her.

His mother Alicent smiled brightly as she sat next to his wife and Rheaynera.

Alicent and Rhaenyra were now ex foes turned again friends, there were even rumors the two we’re lovers, but Aemond choose to ignore rumors.

For him most important thing was that everyone were happy and in peace.

Aegon and Daeron sat at the table as well, next to each other, discussing things, most likely whores, soon Luce to joined them in conversation.

Baela who had recovered from her illness, sat with her sister Rhaena and their father Daemon.

Daemon was holding Baela’s new son Aeron, in his arms and was smiling.

Whole evening was great success and for the first time it ended without fight braking out.

Rhaenys Velaryon had never imagened herself welcoming the new year in this way, she

wondered would her younger self belive what had become of her life after her marriage to the Aemon all those years ago.

Even with five daughter’s running around, she couldn’t believe it.

But of course all of what she sees is reality.

Rhaenys was an grown woman now, who is both a wife and a mother and a queen, with four daughter and husband to love and care for.

Rhaenys sat on her chair at new year feast as she watched her daughtes play with their uncle Daeron, who showed them how to hold their wooden swords.

She couldn’t help but smile deeply at Daeron faking being stabbed and falling across chair.

He has always been so playful with her girls and she has no doubt in her mind that Daeon would be a great father one day.

‘ He is always like this. Daeron loves children very much.Your grace, you could not imagine my suprise when he told me that he did not want a child with me ‘ Rhaena explained with sadness in her voice

‘ I’m sorry to hear that ‘ Rhaenys tried to comfort her

It was no secret around court that Deron and Joffrey’s widow Sara were in love with each other.

Sadly Daeron, being Aemond brother and next in line for the throne didn’t have freedom to choose who to marry and was forced to marry Rhaena to form alliance with Daemon.

Marriage results with all three being miserable.

‘ Your Grace, I was hoping you and the King could interview on my behalf and put the bastard widow and Daeron in their place ’ Rhaena said

‘ Your are really brave lady Rhaena to call widow of my brother and mother of my nephew whore. Don’t forget yourself lady, I am the Queen and you are at my mercy’ Rhaenys said to her with furry in her voice as she pointed to the door for her to leave feast.

‘ So you are protecting their affair ? ‘ Rhaena asked not wiling to end discussion

‘ How dare you ask such questions to your Queen? Am I going to explain myself to you ? ‘

‘ I was only asking Your Grace and if you don’t have time to answe them, I am sure my father will find time and then you and everybody will have to answer … to him and me ‘

‘ I don’t really get how you dare play such games with your tiny brain, and then to involve your father . ‘

‘ My father will hear about this and then … ‘ Rhaena began only to be cut of by Rhaenys

' I know that you and your father do not like me and that you plot against me and the King.

I know that your husband is next in line to the throne with you, unless I give birth to a son. I know you and your father pray for me and the king to soon meet our end . And while King may forgive you, I promise I never will. Never. I suggested to you to keep yourself safe, because now you have Rhaenys Velaryon for enemy ‘

Jaehaera and Aegon left celebrations occurring in main hall of Red Keep to go to the Dragonpit and vist their dragons.

They felt that hole celebration was unnatural, they were all mortal enemies less than ten years ago.

And now they were all supposed to act as one big family.

It was unnatural they all lost someone during the war, and these whole celebration was just mocking their fallen family members.

‘ Dragon’s are truly magnificent. ‘ Aegon said and Jaehaera just smiled at that.

‘ I could so easily kiss you right now ‘ Aegon whispered to her.

‘ You won't, though ‘Jaehaera replied

‘ Why not ? ‘

Aegon’s father was the man responsible for the death of her brothers and her mother.

She couldn’t just like that disrespect their memory.

But, then she remembered how her mother used to say to her to never blame children for the acts of their parents.

Maybe her mother have seen this happening…

‘ Because…’ she started to explain her reasons only to be cut off by Aegon’s lips on hers.

All she could think about was Aegon and how much she liked him at the moment. Not about how she had been planning to do revenge for her mother and brother’s.

Aegon's lips parted as he grabbed a fist full of her dress and moved her closer to him, their lips just centimeters from touching.

‘ I want to kiss you again and then again ‘ Aegon insisted, sounding desperate as he wanted to feel her lips against his ‘ Please, let me kiss you again ‘

‘ Don't ask, just do it. ‘

Aegon lightly grabbed the side of her neck, pulling her face closer to his as he went to finally kiss her. For years he wished to know what it felt like. But now, he finally could.

Aegon's lips brushed against hers but just as they were about to kiss, a loud thud was heard, along with a large squawking sound.

It was Syrax with her rider, Aegon’s mother and for some reason there was also her grandmother together with Rhaenyra on dragonback.

They decided on quick escape to avoid questions for Rhaenyra and Alicent.

It was well past midnight when Rhaenys managed to retrieve to her and Aemond’s rooms, finally dinner was over and all guests left main hall of the Keep.

Rhaenys ran the comb through her long brown hair, staring at her reflection in the vanity mirror.

She still had her evening gown on.

Suddenly, her door burst open, and she turned on in surprise.

Her husband stood before her, looking slightly relieved. ‘ What’re you doing in here? ‘ he asked.

She blinked at him.

‘ Preparing for bed…?’ It came out as more of a question than a statement.

‘ Hurry up and join me in bed. ‘

‘ I will love, I have to first change from my gown. ‘

‘ How is it that I've allowed you to wear so many clothes? ‘

‘ I do not know ‘ Rhaenys replied, playfully. She leaned her head back, leaning it against his chest as Aemond pressed a kiss to the top of her head.

‘ It's as though I rarely see you anymore. As King and Queen we have so much obligation’s and so little time for each other. I miss spending more time with you. ‘ Aemond explained and Rhaenys nodded in agreement since he had a point ‘ It is unfair. ‘

‘ Indeed ‘ Rhaenys admitted in a whisper as Aemond slipped her gown off her shoulders.

Allowing her dress to pool at her feet, Rhaenys smiled and turned to face her husband.

They grabbed onto each other's hand and walked over to the bed. She smiled slightly, slipping the underwear off her body, which left her entirely naked.

Rhaenys took a seat at the edge of the bed, continuing to smile as Aemond made her way over to him.

Then Aemond removed his shirt before climbing onto the bed as well.

Rhaenys wrapped her arms around Aemond’s neck as the two of them beginning to passionately kiss.

That night Rhaenys doesn’t take her herbs.

She is determined to get pregnant once more.

More than ever she prayed for it.

Thought of Rhaena, Daeron and Aemon replacing her and her family on throne made her realize the importance of giving birth to a son as soon as possible.

Rhaenys that night decided that she will have son, even if the pregnancy would cost her live.

It didn’t matter to her.

She was determined to have her blood on the throne, after her and Aemond are long gone.

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 7

138 AC

CASTERLY ROCK

Jane Lannister never felt such emptiness ih her life before.

Her family was dead, only thing remaining after them was Rock, her and family legacy.

Rock was under Targaryen rule of her husband Aegon, who prefers his mistress over his wife, her.

Jane just gave birth to her second child, golden hair girl, she named Joanna.

It was name fit for Lannister.

Ever since childbirth, dark thoughts haunted her, Jane firstly blamed it on postpartum depression, but as time moved on she realized it was more to it.

Jane tried to keep her face smiling for the sake of her two young children, sadly it didn’t work all the time.

Jane tryed to understood why some people had felt like this and how they had managed to cope.

How her mother in law Alicent managed to cope with the fact that she was not loved by her own husband or perhaps how her late father in law had successfully kept that grief he has of losing the woman he had loved his entire life, Aemma all hidden from plain sight.

Or how some women like Rhaenys managed to be wed without love, or losing their own children like Rhaenyra and Alicent.

How did these people handle all the grief and misery that came after broken hearts shatter?

Jane did not know but she applauded them. She was envious of how most of them have managed to continue on with their lives and not allow all of the things that shattered them or their spirits get to them.

Jane was failing. She was falling apart.

Lady of Casterly Rock decided to distract herself from grief.

The governance of Casterly Rock once more fell upon her shoulders as it had done briefly durring the war.

She was glad in one hand that Aegon had no interest in ruling, Rock was her birthright and Jane had every right to rule it.

The lioness wrote to her friend Sara who was at Harrenhal with her son James, rulling ih his name.

Sara was not skilled in writing but she made the effort to give her some information about herself.

Of course, she too wrote to Rhaenys and Larra who were there to support her through the terrible times.

Rhaenys had sent a letter of anger to her brother in love Aegon, after hearing how she treated Jane.

Jane insisted to Rhaenys that she had forgiven Aegon everything and that was no need for her to deal with Aegon.

Getting all of that out of her mind and her letters done, only waiting to be sent in missives of ravens she decided to work again.

Jane called for her loyal servants and started to go through the important things that had to be discussed that day.

As the laws were passed in through King's Landing, Jane made efforts to enforce them within the Westerlands.

Jane skipped the lunch and went on to the meeting with the common folk and nobility alike who were waiting for audiences with her to discuss important requests, petitions and disputes to be settled by her judgement. Today there were at least a hundred and twenty people Jand had to meet one by one.

Jane then visited two of her children and her step-daughter and son Jaehaera Targaryen and Gaemon, talking to Jaehaera about her lessons and then she went to Gaemon to greet him good night and to read him about wonders of east.

With that, Jane would go to her own bedchambers and read for a while before she took her bath and went to sleep.

That is what Jane’s life had become in Casterly Rock and she did not mind it knowing that this was what she had to do as her part of keeping House Lannister reamemberd and making everyone in the kingdoms envy prosperity of the Westerlands.

Jane Lannister was nervous aa she saw banners of three headed dragon coming in her way, Aemond, Rhaenys and reast of their court were finnaly here.

Jane had spent almost an entire month planning the tourney in Lannisport with the help of her cousin Jamie Hill who made sure that everything was in place.

Lannisport was the lion's city, the very heart of the Lannister power besides Casterly Rock and it was appropriate for celebrations like tourneys more than the Rock. The Rock had many courtyards, yes but they were not big enough for such big events.

The welcome feast turned in a party.

Men and women were all into the lively atmosphere of conversations as the music blasted through the room.

King and Queen were dancing all across floors that were usually empty, Aemond and Rhaenys were spinning on dance floor, while Jane was sure that her ears were going to die from all this noise.

Throughout the night people asked her to dance and she politely accepted each offer.

Jane despised it, despised the songs and the people all around. She just wanted to visit her children who were not allowed to join festivities as they were to young.

The most horrific thing about that night was the fact that Aegon was looking at her the entire time. Jane could not seem to escape the gaze of his observant eyes. Every single man she had danced with received a calm glare and she as she spun and moved received a look of awe. Jane did not understand why he was only paying attention to her, he had his mistress for that.

‘ A marrige between our daughter Naerys and son of Sharako Lohar ? Are you mad ? ‘ Rhaenys said as they read over the peace treaty between Seven Kingdom’: and Triarchy.

The Triarchy was an alliance of the Free Cities to Westeros the Triarchy was biggest enemy.

Rhaenys thought she would finally have some peace in Rock, far away for capital and all probably, again she was wrong… and again her husband was the one upsetting her.

‘ The ambassadors suggested it. They believe it would be beneficial for both of if we do it. I know we are sworn enemies, but it would be best if we unite ‘ Aemond explained.

‘ No! ‘

‘ Marriage alliance's break, let just keep them engaged for a few years, for realms sake, and then we can easily break it of. ‘

‘ Engagment is fine, but don’t even think about marrying our daughter to him. I won’t let it happen as long as I live! ‘ Rhaenys said as she left the room.

Along the way she was met with her oldest daughter Alicent running into her ‘ Aare you alright?"

"Mother is it true that Naerys is getting married for the peace treaty? ‘Alicent asked

Cathy sighed. ‘ Yes and no! ‘

‘ So now my sister Naerys is now betrothed to Natteo Lohar ?’Alicent asked.

‘ Yes. As much as I didn't want it, your father decided it was best to do it. But she is not marring him, it will remain only engagment ‘Rhaenys said bitterly.

Jaehaera Targaryen was now talking to yet another suitor, which she clearly did not like.

Tournament was great place for her to find husband, and her father encouraged her to get married as soon as possible.

In the one way she understand him and why he wanted her out of his sight, she was painful remainder of her mother and her late little brothers.

Her suitor was talking about children and marriage, acting as if they were going to actually marrying.

‘ My lord Tully, is children and marriage the only thing that you talk about? ‘ Jaehaera asked with a smirk, while the man grew angry with her.

‘ My lady, you do not disrespect me ‘

Jaehaera soon cut him off. ‘ Do not talk to me of disrespect, you fool. I might not be crown princess anymore, but I am still princess and niece of the Queen and the King of Seven Kingdoom’s. Surely they would be angry if they found out you disrespected their precious niece. Don't you think? ‘

‘ I will be taking my lead out. Have a good day my princess. ‘ the man said as he left.

‘ I see that you sent of another suitor making them scared shitless.‘ Aegon said as he arrived to sit next to Jaehaera with a wide smirk.

Prince Aegon was son of Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen, heir to Dragonstone and finance of princess Alicent.

Aegon was a handsome with dark purple eyes, which looked almost black, and silver hair which was so pale that it was almost white. He was realy tall.

Aegon dressed simply, he was in black always. He wore his hair short and on his head he would wear a simple circlet od yellow gold.

‘ I'm not in the mood for marriage honestly. Just as you are. Also when are you to go back to Dragonstone? I heard that your father is planning an invasion on Lys alongside my uncle Daeron. ‘ Jaehaera said bitterly.

Aegon gave her a look of confusion. ‘ He's planning to attack Lys ? For what? Were you again spying small council metings ? ‘

Jaehaera scoffed. ‘ You already know it's for more power and wealth, and that I like spying.’

Aegon soon grabbed her chin and kissed her passionately like all the times before. She soon smiled into the kiss and kissing back.

From away, little did they know that Naerys and Aemon Waters were staring at them in shock.

‘ I didn't know they were that type of friends. Honestly they couldn't do it somewhere in secret, where there's no one around? He is engaged to our sister Alicent, and he does this to her. ‘ Aemon said with disgust written all over her face.

‘ How are they supposed to do it in secret if he's the one that had kissed her first? I don't understand love, I find it absolutely difficult just by looking at it from another person. ‘ Naerys said

Aemon sighed ‘ Love can sometimes be a beautiful thing. That's what aunt Sara told me. But I don't know, we're just going to have to wait till we're older. ‘

As a celebration occurred in the main room of the Casterly Rock castle, Rhaenys stood in her room, still dressing for the occasion.

Litlle Alicent and little Rhaenys had been allowed to attend the celebration while the rest of the children were not.

The door opened and Rhaenys jumped, only to see that it was just Aemond. She sighed in relief, a smile forming on her lips at the sight of her husband.

‘ You are not going to believe what I just caught our Rhaenys doing ‘ Aemond informed Rhaenys who playfully rolled her eyes as she turned to see him smiling ‘ Stealing wine from the feast. ‘

‘ You're joking ‘ Rhaenys said,turning to him with a disappointed look ‘ Did you at least take it from her ? ‘

‘ No ‘ Aemond scoffed as he walked over to his wife an amused look on her face ‘ I let her pass and told her not to let anyone else see. ‘

‘ Of course you did ‘ Rhaenys muttered under her breath, a disapproving look on her face.

She turned her back to him, continuing to apply the red color to her lips.

Aemond smirked, beginning to walk toward the woman he loved with a smirk on his face. He bent down slightly, beginning to lift the skirt of her dress. ‘ Aemond what are you doing? ‘ She asked, smiling slightly as she playfully rolled her eyes on him, ‘ You're drunk, aren't you? ‘

‘ I am, ‘ He confirmed, causing her to laugh as she bent forward. She quickly pressed the palms of her hands on the vanity as Aemond leaned against her, pressing a kiss to the crook of her neck while slowly lifting up the skirt of her dress.

‘ Aemond you are the King and I am Queen, people will surely be looking for us right now at the feast, we have to go ‘ Rhaenys laughed, slowly turning to face him.

‘ I do not care about them. I want to be with you right now, not them ‘ he complained as he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.

‘ Aemond ‘ Rhaenys sighed, shooting him a disapproving look.

Despite that, she still kissed him as he led them toward the bed. She soon dropped onto the bed, laughing as Aemond hovered over her and began to untie her dress.

‘ Aemond, there are things that if I take them off now I won't be able to put back on ‘ Rhaenys said, an amused look on her face.

‘ That's good. Keep them off ‘ Aemond responded and Rhaenys laughed, wrapping her legs around his waist as they continued to kiss.

‘ I haven’t talked to Aegon whole day ‘ Jaehaera said to Jane who was currently braiding her hair.

‘ What's love like? ‘Jaehaera asked with a look of curiosity.

‘ Well... it's great and painful. You can be young and in love, then the next moment you don't have a happy ending. Since we were born into a society that only cares about status and power.’

‘ Just like what happened with aunt Sara and Pince Joffery ‘ Jaehaera said

‘ Not ours to know. So what about Aegon ‘

‘ Yesterday... we were talking about the rumors of us being lovers, which are clearly not true. Then out of now where, he accidentally said out loud that he wished we were lovers. ‘ Jaehaera spoke with a saddened expression.

‘ He possibly has feelings for you. I mean you two are young, who is to say you won't be husband and wife anytime soon. ‘Jane said making Jaehaera gasp.

‘ We will not be husband and wife ever, I only love him as a friend. And I don't want to ruin it over rumors that aren't even true.

He is also promised to Alicent. His father Daemon ordered deaths of my brother’s that lead to my mother’s death. I could never disrespect their memory in that way and become Daemon’s daughter in law. We can pretend that all of us are one big family, but there will always be bad blood between us all. ‘

Next day Rhaenys arrived in her daughter Alicent rooms wanting to give her something, she's been waiting to give her for years even before Alicent was born.

‘ Mother ‘ Alicent said as he tossed her book aside running over to her.

Rhaenys walked up to her ‘ I've come to give you something. And now it seems as though your old enough to have it, even though your just a girl of eight, I want you to have something ‘

Rhaenys soon opened the box behind her and pulled out a black dragon egg.

‘ Mother, where did you get that egg from?’ Alicent asked still shocked at what she was seeing right in front of her.

‘ Well...my grandfather gave it to me, when I was born. Egg never hatched for me, but I hope it will for you ‘

‘ It's beautiful ‘ Alicent said as she held egg. ‘ Thank you, mother ‘

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 6

137 AC

KING’S LANDING

Rhaenys was screming as she walked through her bedroom, baby in her tearing her apart, trying to get out

She was trying to give birth for almost whole day, pushing and pushing but her baby won't come out.

Aemond and Rhaenyra had been in discussion about kingdom when they told them that Rhaenys started giving birth.

Then Rhaenyra told him she will go to her daughter and the he should settle the problem at hand and calm himself down.

Aemond walked through the castles, the screams of his wife echoing so loudly that the entire castle could hear it.

She has not given birth yet.

Aemond feared to lose the one thing he truly and deeply cared about his wife.

He remembered his late father, and have his need for soon resoluted in his wife death.

Aemma became pregnant multiple times in the early years of her marriage. She suffered multiple miscarriages, and gave birth to a son who eventually died in the cradle.

Then Aemma gave birth to a healthy daughter,Aemma and Viserys both adored their only living child, but his father still wanted a son.

So Aemma became pregnant once more.

She gave birth to a son, Aemma died during the birth, and her son died a day later.

Aemond always tough that his father was selfish for killing his first wife just to have son… and now he was doing the same. He prayed to gods to let his wife life, for he will never again put her in this danger.

‘ Push, Rhaenys ‘ Rhaenyra told as she looked at her daughter, her brown eyes filled with pain and misery and her face and body with sweat as screams echoed from her.

Rhaenys eyes started to release tears as she gripped Rhaenyra’s hand, Alicent was wiping sweat forming over her forehead.

Rhaenys pushed as hard as she could. But there was no head to be seen.

Larra’s eyes widened as she told her Queen she thinks the baby is in a difficult position and that is why she had been having a hard time.

Larra moved her two hands in Rhaenys to try and turn the babe but to she couldn’t do it,baby stayed in the same position.

Rhaenys kept screaming and pulling the sheets as she kept pushing.

But there wasno sign of a baby.

‘ I'm going to die! ‘ Rhaenys cryed as she tryed to sit up, ordering the everyone away ‘ My babe will die ‘

‘ Rhaenys, you are not going to die ‘ Her mother vowed to her, wiping her tears. ‘ You are going to live for a long time and your baby too ‘

‘ You can do it, Rhaenys. ‘ Alicent assured her, her voice softened as he tried to calm her.

‘ I promised you that I will make sure you are never harmed ever, did I not? I promised to keep you safe and happy. You will not die, just push harder this time. I will get you through this. Have faith in me. ‘ her mother told her

Rhaenys wept as she nodded at her mother as she began to count and told her to push.

Then the cry was heard few minutes later.

Everyone in the room felt joy as Rhaenyra held the baby in her arms.

Rhaenyra looked down to see its sex and started to smile sadly.

Her sister-in-law Jane kissed her head and Sara kissed her hand.

Rhaenyra handed the babe to Alicent who washed the babe in the warm water, before wrapping the baby up into the blanket that Sara had sewn.

Alicent handed the babe to Rhaenys after she kissed baby.

Rhaenys looked at her mother as Jane fixed her pillows to elevate her head.

She had another daughter.

Rhaenys could feel the tears fall down her cheeks as she turned back to her mother.

Rhaenys squeezed Rhaenyra’s hand and the she took it and kissed its palm.

‘ Thank you ‘ Rhaenys whispered to her

‘ I would do anything for you.’ her mother told her with loving eyes

‘ Are you disappointed? ‘ Rhaenys asked her ‘ That I given birth to another daughter ? ‘

‘ I could never be disappointed in you ‘

Aemond walked over beside his wife's bedside as she held their daughter in her arms. He smiled at her and kissed her as she smiled apologetically at him.

‘ I'm so sorry ‘ she told him

‘ You have nothing to be sorry about. I thought I would lose you, after all your screams echoed.’ Aemond told her. ‘ But thank the gods that you are both alright.’

‘ But we have a daughter again, I was praying for a son, but gods didn’t listen.’ Rhaenys told her husband as his eyes flashed to her, surprised.

‘ I am more then happy with our new daughter ‘ he said to her again ‘ May I hold her ? ‘ He asked her as she nodded, slowly and carefully handing over their daughter over to its father.

The young princess fussed as she was given to her father and then what melted the Aemond’s heart was that the girl smiled at him while opening her big brown eyes for him ‘ She looks so beautiful she is perfect.’

‘ She does. ‘ Rhaenys agreed as she kissed her husband.

‘ Thank you, Rhaenys. For marrying me, for being my companion and wife. For being the mother of my daughters. I love you ‘

‘ I love you to Aemond.’ Rhaenys says as he turns to look at their daughter. ‘ What shall we name her ? ‘

‘ What do you have in mind? ‘ Aemond asked her

‘ Do you mean to stick with Targaryen names or allow me to use any other name? ‘

‘ It is your choice. ‘ Aemond told her ‘ You are her mother. ‘

As she looked at her daughter , she tried to think of a name for her that would be good to serve her in the future. To honor her, to make her feel like her destiny was great.

And she knew her daughter deserves a name that makes a one great, remembered and glorified.

She remebered what her mother one said to her ‘ Give your daughters difficult names. Give your daughters names that command the full use of tongue. My name makes you want to tell me the truth. my name doesn't allow me to trust anyone that cannot pronounce it right. ‘

‘Visenya ‘ Rhaenys whispered as Aemond looked at her as if he was thinking the same thing. "You thought the same then?"

‘ He is a very strong girl, a warrior.’ Aemond explains as they looked at their princess. ‘ She made you labor in childbed well into the night. Visenya is a name fit for her. I have no doubt she will live up to that name. ‘

‘ Then it is decided.’Rhaenys smiled as she kissed her daughter . ‘ From now on, my dear princess, you are Visenya Targaryen. You will be the greatest even then the first Visenya who will look down on you and know you are better than her ‘

‘ Why don't you rest ? ‘ Aemond suggests as he kisses her cheek. ‘ You must be exhausted after all of this ‘

‘ Perhaps I shall sleep. ‘Rhaenys said tiredly as she layed in the sleeping position on the bed. ‘ I shall leave you both to get to know one another then. ‘

She let herself sleep, this had been the fastest time Aemond had seen her sleep.

‘ Hello, my little princess ‘ Aemond said to his daughter as he lifted her onto his shoulder, then he kissed his daughters head ‘ Visenya, you have made quite an impression on all of us. You have tired your mother out. ‘

Princess Alicent was in the nursery, with her sisters watching from the window as she saw her brother Aemon and cousin James playing outside happily with other children.

‘ Can I go outside? ‘ Alicent asked the her mother’s maid Larra that was currently watching over her and her sisters at the moment.

‘ I was under strict orders of your mother and father not to allow you play outside, your highness. ‘ She said which clearly angered Alicent

‘ But my mother isn't here, is she ‘ Alicent said, which made the lady look at her in shock at her sudden form of attitude.

‘ Bu- but you're highness, the Queen ‘ She was soon cut off by Alicent grandmother Rhaenyra entering the room, which easily silenced Larra.

‘ Let the Princess Alicent, go outside to play if she wants. The queen wouldn't mind her playing outside for a little while. ‘ Rhaenyra soon turned her attention to Alicent. ‘ You May go if you like. ‘

Alicent soon ran off, but then stopped and turn to give her grandmother a smile which Rhaenyra returned as child ran outside.

CASTERLY ROCK

Jane finally returned home, to her husband and their newborn son Viserys after spending two months in capital,helping queen deliver new baby.

Jane was standing before Rock admiaring her beauty.

According to legend, the first Lord of Casterly Rock was a huntsman named Corlos whose village was being menaced by a lion.

After pursuing the lion to its den, he slew the beast and its mate, but spared the cubs he found. This act of mercy pleased the gods so much that they showed him a massive vein of gold within the rockface that would become Casterly Rock.

His descendants would build a mighty fortress into the great stone hill, that insofar has never fallen by force of arms.

However, eventually, the Casterlys would fall victim to man from the east named Lann the Clever.

There are many tales as to how he managed to oust the ruling house of the Rock from their home and immortalise himself and his descendants as King of the Rock; some say that he convinced the family that their home was haunted, that he infested it with vermin, that he had his way with the Casterly daughters and produced golden-haired heirs, that he set a pride of lions on the Casterly sons and took the daughters for himself.

Lann's descendantsruled Casterly Rock from then until the now, and House Casterly was extinguished during the Age of Heroes.

The last King of the Rock became simply Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West under Targaryen rule.

And now glorious rule of Lannister was over, with Larra, the last Lannister.

She would go down in history as last Lannister, weak women who couldn’t stop Targaryens.

Jane happily entered her and her husband Aegon bedroom, to surprise him and let him know she is again pregnant.

She entered his chambers without being announced, only to freeze when she saw the sight that befell her.

Aegon was laying on his bed with whore on top of him. They were both naked, smiling happily as they stared at each other intently.

As she rode him, his whores hands were placed on his bare chest.

Aegon smiled, grabbing her hands and placing a kiss to them. Whore smiled back at him.

Aegon continued to moan, keeping his eyes open as he stared up at his mistress lovingly, in a way he never looked at Jane.

He soon sat up, with his mistress still on top of him. He cupped her face in his hands, kissing her passionately before he began to kiss down her neck.

Jane had been caught in a trance, her heart breaking at the sight.

She always knew their bond was not strong.

Aegon and his women were so caught up in each other's arms they hadn't even realized Jane’s sudden arrival.

Aegon soon pushed her flat down on her back and woman was quick to find her fingers tangled in his hair as he kissed down her body.

He had already reached her navel when whore’s eyes opened, immediately locking on Jane.

‘ Aegon’ she exclaimed, roughly pushing him off of her as she rushed to grab the sheet on the bed to cover herself.

Aegon quickly turned, his eyes widening at the sight of his wife. ‘ Jane ‘ He began to say, but by the then, Jane had stormed out of the room ‘ Jane ‘

KING’S LANDING

Rhaenyra sat in the nursery for her granddaughters at the Red Keep.

She was with Alicent , who was nos seven, Rhaenys who was six, Rhaenyra who was five and Naerys who was three. Youngest Visenya was sleeping on her mother’s bedroom.

Rhaenyra sat with her children, telling them a story she about their house.

She told them about House Targaryen was one of the forty ancient noble houses known as dragonlords who ruled the Valyria, a great empire spanning much of Essos.

The Targaryens were not one of the most powerful houses, she honestly told them.

They resided in Valyria until Daenys the Dreamer had visions of a cataclysm that would come over Valyria.

Her father Aenar sold his estates in Valyria and moved his wives, children, other relatives, slaves, wealth, and five dragons including Balerion to Dragonstone.

Twelve years later the Doom descended on Valyria leading to the collapse of the Freehold.

The Targaryens were the only dragonriders of Valyria to survive.

In the century that followed, four of the five dragons of House Targaryen died, with only Balerion surviving.

When the story was over, Rhaenyra stood up from her seat, her grandchildren quick to follow behind her as she walked out of the room.

‘ Father told me I'm to marry a foreign prince one day, ‘ Naerys spoke up aa Rhaenyra began to walk away, causing her to stop and turn to face her granddaughter

‘ But I don't want to marry someone I do not even know, granmother ‘ Naerys continued on, rushing over to her grandmother before she grabbed her by the arm, ‘ I want to stay here, forever, with you, mother and father ‘

Rhaenyra chuckled, looking down at her granddaughter with an amused look. ‘ You may think that now, but one day, you will want to marry. You'll want your own family. A husband that will love and cherish you, a man who will treat you fairly and give you many sons and daughters. The more, the better. Trust me. ‘

‘ Who will I marry? ‘ little Rhaenys asked, smile forming on her lips, ‘ I hope he is handsome. And rich. Uncle Luce says it doesn't really matter if he is good looking or not. It just matters if they have a lot of money. The money they have will make up for the looks they lack. ‘

Instead of being annoyed with Luce for saying a thing to little Rhaenys, Rhaenyra couldn't help but let out a small laugh.

‘ Let's go eat, and meet with your other grandmother Alicent ‘ she insisted with a smile on her lips.

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I included quote by Warsan Shire in this chapter, I hope you don’t mind it.

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | act two

IN WHICH Aemond Targaryen and Rhaenys Velaryon rule Seven Kingdom's.

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WHEN RHAENYRA AND ALICENT FINALLY DECIDED TO END WAR THEY STARTED, GREAT COUNCIL OF 130 AC WAS SUMMONED TO DECIDE WHO SHOULD SIT ON IRONE THRONE. For the Council, King's Landing was chosen as a location, so at least five hundred lords and entourages could be hosted. In the end, more than a thousand lords came from throughout Seven Kingdoms gathering over a half year.

Rhaenyra and Aegon were eliminated in the first day of the meeting as many pointed to them as main reasons for bloodshed that has taken place.

That left Aemond and Rhaenys as main candidates to sit on Irone Throne.

In the end, the lords in the realm saw the most importance in having the male taking precedence over the female.

So Aemond was in the end crowned king and Rhaenys was only his consort.

Dragonstone was to be left in the possession of Rhaenyra and to be passed over one day to her son Aegon.

Harrenhal having no lord anymore was given for rule to James, son of late Prince Jace.

Lucerys and Daemon's daughter Baela were joined in marriage, and Driftmark was theirs to rule and hold.

War resoluted in extinction on House Hightower, so Aemond's younger brother Daeron was named new Lord of Hightower.

Latter same year Daeron and Daemon's younger daughter Rhaena were joined in marriage to help secure peace between Rouge Prince and new king.

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THE YEAR IS 137 AC. Seven years have passed since Aemond assented on the Irone Throne.

Rhaenys life had changed drastically especially giving birth to three more daughters in addition to her eldest Alicent.

First, there was Rhaenys who was born a few months after the coronation.

Next, there was Rhaenyra who was born a year after, being named after Rhaenys mother.

And then,there was Naerys who was born two years later.

Aemond and Rhaenys had a perfectly happy marriage in those years, only one thing was missing, a son to succeed Aemond one day.

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WHEN WITHER FEVER STUCK WESTEROS IN 133 AC, RHAENYS HERSELF VISTED SICK ONES AND WAS TAKING CARE OD THEM, sitting beside them and sometimes holding their hands.She was a great comfort to them.

Since that, Rhaenys was greatly loved by common people in whole Seven Kingdom’s.

She could even enter her balcony without people cheering her name.

But, still there were some noble lords who would whisper behinde her back and refer to her as a bastard queen as she was passing hallway of the Red Keep.

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AS THE YEAR'S PASSED BY, RHAENYS STILL NOT GIVING BIRTH TO MALE HEIR STARTED TO BECOME EVEN BIGGER PROBLEM. So by the 137 AC Rhaenys was once more with child, hoping this time it was son as she wasn't sure how many more childbirth's her body could endure.

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 5

130 AC

KING’S LANDING

The news of Prince Jace death arrived to Alicent a week after it all happened.

Jace was eager to prove himself as a warrior and defeat the armies of the Alicent’s son Aegon, but swore solemnly to help his mother hold the Red Keep in the event of an attack and was told to remain in the city with his dragon Tyraxes.

But, then after her daughters death citizens went agains Rheaynera and decided to attack Dragonpit.

When Jace was informed about attack, he donned squire's armor and begged his mother to let him ride to the Dragonpit and mount Tyraxes, but she forbade him from leaving the castle in fear for his life.

‘ I want to fight for you, Mother, as my brothers do. Let me prove that I am as brave as they are. ‘ young Prince said to his mother.

He again pleaded with his mother to let him ride out with knights, anxious for the life of his own dragon, though Rhaenyra refused to believe that such rabble would be able to do harm.

Without anyone knowing Jace climbed on top of Syrax without a saddle or whip, never having ridden her before.

When the watchers on the roof heard Syrax's roar, they realized that Jace was missing, and the queen sent the knights after the prince, demanding that they bring him back.

Once in the air, Syrax twisted beneath him, fighting to be free of her unfamiliar rider, and stones and spears flew at him from below.

He plunged down into ground from two hundred feet above, crashing into a steep-pitched roof before rolling off to fall another forty feet amidst a shower of broken tiles.

The fall broke his back, shards of slate rained down him like knives, and his own sword tore loose from his hand and pierced him through the belly.

According to servants a candlemaker's daughter named Robin comforted him as he died, and his last words were Mother, forgive me.

Alicent had thought about it long and hard, before she announced her decision to guards keeping her locked in her rooms.

A part of her feared, but Alicent simply brushed fear away.

‘ Aren't you even slightly scared to face Queen, just after she lost her son ? ‘ her maid has questioned.

‘ Queen was a dear friend of mine long time ago .’ She replied. ‘ I want to be there. Who will better understand her suffering than a mother who also lost a child. Now our cheeks are balanced. My daughter and her son dead. And the saddest part of it is that it is all our fault. She and I are the ones that started this whole war. ‘

‘ The dead are dead, Your Grace ‘ maid told her ‘ Think of yourself if Queen is angry as they say, she could kill you the first second she saws you ‘

‘ You couldn't possibly understand. I am leaving.’ Alicent stood from her seat and left.

‘ I will announce your arrival to the Queen.’ A man said to Alicent in a steady tone. He vanished quickly from her side towards the shut doors of the Great Hall.

‘ That's where they keep him ‘ Another guard explained.

‘ Jace ?’ Alicent questioned ‘ They returned his body?’

Alicent heard about mob descending on Jace's corpse, and that they tore the boots from his feet and the sword from his belly.

She heard how they tore at his body, cutting off his hands so that the rings on his fingers may be claimed,his right foot was hacked through the ankle, and a butcher was cutting his neck to claim his head when the seven knights arrived.

The man nodded his head. ‘ He will be grieved with the Valyrian customs. Since Tyraxes is also dead, Queen owes to burn him herself. She hasn't left his side for a week.’

He took a long pause. His eyes were filled with worry. ‘ She has arranged it for tomorrow. Syrax will breathe on him and let him go the way all Targaryens ought to go. It wasn't easy to convince her.’

‘ She didn't want to burn him ? ‘

‘ Your Grace, she didn't want to let go of her body.’

‘ But she has to. ‘ she continued. ‘ Before... Before his body begins to…Can I see her?’

Before he had the time to open his mouth, the other man exited the Great Hall, a numb expression painted on his harsh features.

‘ Queen has refused to see anyone. ‘

‘ Then ask her again. ‘

It took whole day of begging, before Rheaynera finnally let her come in.

Alicent’s eyes first landed on the Iron Throne.

Rheaynera was seated at the top of the Iron Throne, one of her hands gripping throne roughly, blood dripping down her fingers, while the other was tightened around her crown.

Around the same crown that once belonged to Alicent’s husband and Rhaenyra’s father.

‘ Rhaenyra ‘

‘ Why are you here? ‘

‘ I needed to see you, once you were my friend.’

‘ We are nothing now. ‘

‘ How are you, Rhaenyra ‘

‘Did you come all the way here to ask that? ‘

‘ Yes, I did. And also to ask you that we finally have peace. We both lost to much during this war. I don’t want to lose anymore of my children and I believe you are praying for the same. We are the ones that started this war, and we are the only ones that can end it.

Let us have peace finally… for the sake of our children. ‘

WINTERFELL

Ice and snow have been in bones of Sara Snow,she was made of it.

She was blood of the first men, of the old northern folk and of the great kings of winter.

But she always had longed for the warmth of the burning fire even though her body had been made for the cold nature of north.

So when she met Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, she melted.

And there was nothing she could to stop it.

They were born for each other.

Where Jace was made of fire, she was made of ice.

Jace fell in love with Sara at first sight when he arrived at Winterfell to secure the support of Sara's brother, Lord Cregan Stark, for his mother.

Before Jace left again for King’s Landing and war, they decide to unite each other forever.

She and Jacaerys had secretly wed, having spoken their vows in the goodswood of Winterell before they had sex amidst the snows.

When Sara's half-brother Cregan found about this he was mad with anger.

He didn’t believe they were married.

Cregan thought that his sister was nothing more than comman whore.

That is not northern way.It cannot be forgotten nor forrgiven, he told her.

Cregan gave her two options stay in Winterfell take moon tea and become septa or go away and never come back.

Sara chose second one.

Having no idea how to get to Jace. Sara decided to travel to Harrenhal where his sister Rhaenys was.

Sara knew that Rhaenys was in equally bad position, but she hoped that she could help her even if it was minimal help.

HARRENHALL

Weeks passed since Aemond left again to battelfield , it was nighttime and Rhaenys had been asleep in her chambers at Harrenhal castle. It was dark in her room, but the moment she felt a light shine on her in her sleep, she woke up.

Rhaenys opened her eyes, only to sit up when the door opened and someone entered.

She was shocked by the sight of Aemond.

Aemond looked almost relieved by the sight of the woman he loved, as if a weight was lifted from his shoulders.

Rhaenys immediately sat up, rushing into her husbands arms.

Aemond hugged her tightly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.

Moments later, Aemond stood in the bedroom alongside Rhaenys speaking about what had happened in the previous weeks ‘ We finally have peace. ‘

‘ How ‘ Rhaenys asked

‘ Your mother and mine, finally had a talk, just two of them and decided it was time to stop all this nonsense.

Everyone is invited in King’s Landing, where they are going to inform everyone about what is going to happen next. ‘ Aemond explained.

Aemond decided not to mention Jace’s death in fearing his wife reaction and in fear it could harm the child she is carrying.

‘ Is there something more ‘ Rhaenys asked

‘ You are no longer Princess od Drangonstone ‘ Aemond informed her, and her eyes began to fill with tears immediately after hearing the news.

They were taking her title.

‘ Aemond, that is my title! The only thing that I have left that is truly mine and mine alone. ‘

Rhaenys saw how Aemond lips were parted and guilty expression appeared on his face.

‘ There is something more, worse than this, is it ‘ Rhaenys asked

‘ Our daughter will marry your brother Aegon to make the alliance firm, I was informed yesterday by a letter that was signed by your and mine mother.‘ He informed her quietly. Choosing still not to tell her about death of her brother Jace.

‘ Over my dead body ‘

‘ We must do as they say. ‘

‘ Our daughter will marry for love to whoever she chosen, not to make alliance. Our mothers were the ones who started this whole thing and now they except everyone to sacrifice themselves to make everything go away. ‘

Latter that same night, Rhaenys laid on her back in bed, her hands placed just under her growing belly. Aemond laid on his side next to her, running his hands over her pregnant belly.

Rhaenys and Aemond had harsh argument and decided that they wouldn’t fight between themselves any longer, realizing that cause of almost every fight they had were theirs mothers.

Seeing a sudden kick from the inside of Rhaenys belly, Aemon turned to his wife in shock. ‘ What was that ‘ He asked, sitting up in order to look down at her belly.

‘ Did he...’ He trailed off and Rhaenys smiled, nodding her head.

‘ Yes, she did, ‘ She corrected him, smiling down at her pregnant, ‘ She has been doing it a lot more as of late.’

‘ You think it is another daughter? ‘

‘ It is just a feeling. ‘

‘ Can she hear me? ‘ Aemond questioned

Without hesitation, Aemond placed his hands on her belly and leaned closer.

‘ Hello, it is your father,’ He whispered at her belly

Just then, the baby began to kick again, causing them both to laugh.

‘ Do you have any suggestions for name ‘ Rhaenys asked him

‘ If it is indeed girl, then I would like to name her Rhaenys, in honor of you, her mother and if is boy I would name him Viserys in honor of late king. ‘

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 4

130 AC

HARRENHAL

Rhaenys entered Aemond's room, after he had summoned her.

She walked in, finding Aemond sitting at his desk. ‘ You sent for me?’She asked and Aemond wasted no time standing up and turning to face her.

‘ Yes, I did. ‘ Aemond answered in a calm tone.

‘ What for? If it's because you want to fuck me, then no. You have your whore Alys for that. Good night husband’ Rhaenys snapped at Aemond and turned on her heel, beginning to walk away.

‘ Rhaenys wait! ‘ Aemond said and Rhaenys rolled her eyes again as she turned to face him, ‘ That is not why I asked you to come. I wanted to...’ he trailed off ‘ I wanted to know if even the smallest part of you is happy, happy that I am your husband … and that you are my wife ‘

‘Perhaps I'd be happyer if situation was different if only there was not war between your brother and my mother. Maybe then we could be truly happy’ Rhaenys said ‘Both of them are wrong and they are doing terrible things’

‘ You're angry with your mother’ Aemond realized ‘ Why? I would be lying if I said I wasn’t glad ‘

‘ She left me,’ Rhaenys reminded him in a venomous tone, ‘ She left me here to fend for myself. She promised she'd always be there for, that she would always be there to save me. And for what? For her to be Queen? Crown is now most important thing for her. She would even kill her own granddaughter if she had a chance. ‘

‘ As for us, prehaps things between you and me would be different if you didn’t have killed my grandmother and Jace’ Rhaenys said to him

‘ How many times must I tell you that I had no choice, Rhaenys’ he shouted at her, angrily, ‘ I had been trained to do it all my life, whether it was what I wanted or not. They told me there was no life for me If your mother ever had Irone Throne and I believe them. And even you by now releases that she wasn’t your grandmother, there is no point in lying to yourself. ‘

‘ I want another baby ‘ she said to him in the middel of the fight ‘ I want another baby with you ‘

Rhaenys moved closer to him until she was standing right in front of him. She lifted her hands, cupping Aemond's face in her hands. ‘ I do not anymore about my mother and your brother. I want you.

Just for myself. And I want you to give me another child ‘ She whispered to him softly.

Aemond leaned forward, pressing his lips against hers. He pulled her closer, beginning to kiss her with passion.

In the morning, Rhaenys laid in bed asleep, while Aemond was awake.

Aemond smiled while running his fingers down her neck and chest.

Rhaenys woke up feeling warmth of his gentle touch. She slowly turned to face him, noticing how he stared her at her lovingly.

She leaned forward, pressing her lips against his as he pulled her closer.

He ran his hands down her body until he grabbed at her waist.

He turned her so she was laying flat on her back.

Rhaenys smiled, rolling her eyes at his actions.

‘ I assumed you would be tired after the night we had,’ She said causing Aemond to lift his head to look her in the eye.

‘ Are you? ‘ He questioned

‘ Not a chance ‘ She replied

Aemond wasted no time pressing a kiss to her lips.

Rhaenys smiled at him playfully, shaky breaths escaping her lips as he made his way down.

‘ Let’s make another baby ‘ he wisphers in her ear.

Weeks passed and war still continued.

Aemond left Harrenhal to join his brothers Aegon and Daeron on battlefield.

Rhaenys was left alone with servants and Alys,so she finally decided to meet the mother of her husbands unborn child.

She decided to visit her rooms during diner time.

Her maid Larra opens the doors to her chamber.

Alys was a Strong bastard, same as her.

She could be Rhaenys aunt for all they know.

Maids claimd that she allegedly saw visions in fires.

She had long black hair and bright green eyes.

Alys was seated on a great chair covered by furs, and she did not trouble herself to rise to greet Rhaenys.

Alys was wearing a gown with jewels fit for a queen and a large square headdress that looks like a crown.

She did not curtsey to Rhaenys, that was twice princess, by her birth and by marrige.

The turn of her head and the coldness of her smile conveyed very clearly that to her Rhaenys is enemy.

Behind Alys’s chair wereher maids, she has four of them,they smiled shyly at Rhaenys.

Slowly, Alys turned her head, beginning to glare at Rhaenys.

‘ I shall never bow to you. ‘ Alys said to Rhaenys.

With that being said Rhaenys had enough of her.

‘ When I first heard of you sharing bed with my husband I did not have anything against you. In fact, I admired how easly you managed to climbe in his bed. However, when I came in here and you disrespected me, his wife, princess in her own right despite me not doing anything to wrong you, you have lost the little respect I had for you. You are nothing but a whore . ‘ She paused for a moment

‘ In a way, I pity you, ‘ Rhaenys confessed, a sympathetic look on her face, ‘ I saw the way you looked at Aemond in the courtyard when I first arrived. You love him. And he will never love you.’

Alys tensed up, remaining silent.

Rhaenys smiled, lifting her hand to stroke Alys cheek before she took a deep breath and walked away.

A few months passed and one night, Rhaenys was woken in her sleep by Aemond, who just flyed back from battle.

Aemond climbed to bed next to her, wasting no time pulling Rhaenys close to him. With Rhaenys back pressed against his chest, Aemond wrapped his arms around her, pressing a kiss to her cheek.

He pressed another kiss on her neck.

While one of his hands were intertwined with hers, the other found itself resting over her stomach.

After a moment, Rhaenys pulled away, ‘ Aemond … ‘ she trailed off, letting out a small sigh, ‘ There is something I must tell you. ‘

‘ What is it? ‘ He asked, a concerned look on his face.

‘ I...I'm pregnant again, ‘ She suddenly said

‘ You're with child? ‘ He asked softly and the moment Rhaenys nodded, Aemond began to smile widely.

‘ You have no idea how happy this makes me ‘ Aemond confessed

Latter that night, Rhaenys and Aemond fell asleep in each other's arm.

In the main hall of the castle, Rhaenys and Aemond were at table, eating breakfast when a messenger walked over.

He handed letter to the Aemond before he walked away.

Aemond was hesitant for a long moment, just before he finally opened up the piece of paper closed together with a wax seal.

Rhaenys turned to Aemond ‘What is it?’ She asked, a concerned look on her face.

‘ Uncle Daemon writes to me. Inviting me to the duel. ‘

Daemon was the most experienced warrior of his time and as well as wielder of Dark Sister.

There was not a man so admired, so beloved, and so reviled in all Westeros. He was made of light and darkness in equal parts.

To some he was a hero, to others the blackest of villains.

Daemon was a rogue if there ever was one.

‘ You must refuse, ‘ Rhaenys insisted in an almost pleading tone.

‘ Must I? ‘ Aemond raised a brow at his wife , an amused look on his face, ‘ And here I was thinking what a pleasant family reunion it would be.’

‘ The whole world knows how dangerous he is, you must be really careful. ‘

‘ I will be alright, Rhaenys ‘ He assured her in a confident tone, ‘ Just like everyone I fight, I will defeat this uncle of mine and Seven Kingdoms will return to peace. When I defeat Daemon, the world will understand that Rhaenyra has been defeated and is not someone worth following anymore. Once Daemon is dead all these fools flying your mother's banners will run back to their castles and be trouble no more .’

Rhaenys forced a smile on her face and nodded. She continued to smile, leaning forward to kiss her husband.

Aemond smiled at Rhaenys wasting no time with kissing her back.

With King’s Landing in her mothers hands, greens decided to use their preoccupation with ruling capital to seize Dragonstone.

Aegon ordered Aemond to join him in coming battle.

So when time came for Aemond to leave, Rhaenys decided to wist her husband in his rooms to say her goodbye to him.

She found Aemond standing in place to allow his servants to place his armor on him.

Rhaenys eyes traveled to his sword that was laid out on the table near the window.

It made her think of her family and how it was possible Aemond is going to use it to hurt or worse kill someone she loves.

She ran her fingers over the shiny blade for a moment, admiring it. It took her a moment, but after a brief while, she picked up the sword and began to walk over to Aemond with it.

The servants stepped away from Aemond, letting her come closer to her husband.

Rhaenys wasted no time with placing the sword in his owners hands.

Aemond’s eyes widened, shocked that Rhaenys would give him sword she hated so much knowing agains who it may be used.

‘ I thought you didn't like me carrying sword, ‘ Aemod pointed out and Rhaenys sighed, slowly lifting her head to look him in the eye.

‘ It's yours to use it, I only can ask you to think twice before doing anything ‘

Aemond looked down at Rhaenys, noticing the scared look on her face.

‘ Just come back safe, Aemond ‘ she pleaded in a soft tone, ‘ please take care of yourself and come back as soon as you can to me and our daughter ‘

‘ I will return to you. I promise,’ Aemond assured her, and she nodded as he cupped her face in his hands, ‘ I love you.’

‘ And I, you, ‘ She replied, wasting no time kissing her husband.

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↳ Stoke the Flames // Rhaena x Aemond

In hopes of ending the Targaryen family feud before it can dissolve into a deadly civil war, King Viserys Targaryen betroths his son, Aemond One Eye, to one of Daemon Targaryen's twin daughters, Rhaena. As expected, Rhaena despises the one-eyed monster who stole her mother's dragon and resolves to escape her betrothal by any means necessary... And yet, to the surprise of all, Aemond is strangely fond of his little dragon, for, with each rejection, she unknowingly stokes the flames of his longing...and hers.

Swift fury glittered in Rhaena's eyes, and she swung her hand with all her strength. Quick as a viper, Aemond's hand lashed out, blocking the blow and capturing her slim hand. He gave a low chuckle at the force she had put into the swing, his single eye gleaming down at her with admiration and fondness.

“Temper, temper, my little dragon,” he chided, looking as if he were enjoying her fire. “Where was this fire when I claimed Vhagar for my own?” “It was always there!” she flared, gritting her teeth together and forgetting her determination to deny him the pleasure of a struggle. “You just didn’t bother to look!” Rhaena jerked her hands, trying to twist free, and succeeded only in bruising her wrists. “Go away! Go back to your lickspittles and leave me be.” Aemond laughed down at her, efficiently reducing her to a standstill as he brought her hard against him. “And miss this chance to possess your heart? I think not, little wife.”

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part 3

130

KING’S LANDING

With Aemond and Vhagar away from capital Daemon and Caraxes joined with her mother on Syraxabove the capital, while Corlys ships sailed into Blackwater Bay.

Grand Maester trying to dispatch ravens asking for help, was arrested before any letters could be sent.

Riders bearing messages were arrested at the city gates, and the seven captains commanding the gates we killed or arrested, all by those gold cloaks still loyal to Daemon, who had once commanded them.

The city gates were opened for the men arriving with the Velaryon fleet. King's Landing fell in less than a day.

Lord Larys Strong fled with King AND Princess Jaehaera.

Larys dispatched Jaehaera with Ser Fell to Storms End.

All from the green council remaining in King's Landing yielded.

In another part of the Red Keep Rhaenys was rushing to pack her belongings, quick to escape before her daughter was killed.

Just then, the door busted open and Rhaenys jumped in fright, only to see that it was Alicent. ‘Come. Now!’ She demanded in a stern tone, ‘There isn't much time. I've bribed the guards to let you escape, but we must be quick about it.’

Rhaenys was shocked for a moment, surprised that Alicent of all people, would help her escape.

Alicent led the way out of the Keep, knowing a way to avoid being seen by Daemon and his men. Alicent looked out the window and downward to see Daemon and Luke standing alongside each other, wearing armor.

Luke slowly looked up and has seen them, he didn't say a word about it to Daemon.

Alicent quickly backed away from the window, an alarmed look on her face. ‘Go, go! We must go now!’ She insisted, the two of them exiting the tower together with the baby, ‘This way, quickly.’

Leading them toward the gates to leave the capital, Alicent’s expression remained unreadable while Rhaenys looked at her with a relieved look. ‘I will not forget this,’ She confessed as Alicent gestured for the men to open the gate, which they did since she was the one to order it.

Before leaving Rhaenys turned to Alicent who handed little Alicent over to her. ‘I don't know why you're being so kind to me, but I thank you,’ She told her softly and Alicent simply nodded.

‘ I don't believe my grandaughter, you and my son should die for something you have no control over,’ Alicent told Rhaenys ‘Now, go! There isn't much time’

‘You will not come as well?’ Rhaenys questioned, a concerned look on her face.

Alicent shook her head, a mischievous smirk forming on her lips. ‘ Trust me, after what I've done, I will not run’ She confessed and while she felt confused, Rhaenys simply nodded before leaving with her daughter and two guards appointed by Alicent to bring them safe to Aemond in Riverlands.

After searching the entire tower together, Daemon and Luke turned to each other.

‘Where is she?’ Daemon asked, referring to Alicent , ‘Where are they?’

‘They escaped together I assume,’ Luke assumed in a calm tone, ‘Aemond is her only hope.Rhaenys has no friends, no one to protect her.’

‘But Alicent does,’ Daemon pointed out,‘She had more than half of kingdom turn against you and your mother. She is well-loved, especially in Kings Landing. She could be anywhere in Red Keep and no one would dare tell us if they knew.’

‘Or maybe she's right in front of you’ Feminen voice spoke up, causing Daemon to extend his torch out to see Alicent standing from afar.

Halfway to Harrenhal Rhaenys decided to take a break and stop in tavern to get some food, rest and news.

Older women working as waitresses in tavern tells her about happenings in capital.

She tells her how Alicent was spared, but her father, was beheaded.

Then she tells her that Alicent pled for peace while in chains, proposing new terms where kingdom would be divided, with Aegon ruling reach, stormland AND westerlands while Rhaenyra would rule the rest from the Iron Throne.

Her mother rejected these terms, and told Alicent that her sons gave up positions of honor when they stole her birthright and daughter from her.

Women tells her how Queen Halaena at sunset, jumped from the window of her room and died on the spikes below.

At the moment of Helaena's death, her dragon Dreamfyre suddenly rose and snapped two of her chains, and roared loud enough to shake the whole Kings Landing.

Waitress continues and explains to her how when Alicent was informed of her daughter's death, she tore her clothes and cursed Rhaenyra.

130 AC

HARRENHAL

Rhaenys stood few feet before Harrenhal, one of the largest castles in kingdom.

Castle was built on a gigantic scale, its walls high as mountain cliffs, but sadly it’s builder and namesake Harren learned that thick walls and high towers are small use against dragons.

For dragons fly.

They say it is an ill place.

Cursed.

Harrenhal had witnessed more horror in its hundred years than Dragonstone had witnessed in thousands.

It's said that Harren and his sons still walk the halls by night and those who look upon them burst into flame.

Aemond stood at castle entrance smirk on his face as he leaned against stone wall, his arms crossed over his chest.

‘ Wife ‘ he greeted her.

‘ Husband ‘

She immediately looked away, feeling uneasy bring with him again after hearing about his affair with Rivers girl.

Without thinking of how it would affect her marrige with Aemond, Rhaenys found comfort in speaking to Jamie Waters, one of the guards who helped her get Safe to Harrenhal, about what had occurred.

After putting little Alicent to sleep.

Rhaenys found a bottle of wine and sat with Jamie in front of fireplace drinking her sorrows away as she spoke to him about what had been happening between her and Aemond ever since they get married.

Rhaenys was drunker she ever was.

She looked to be at peace, far more relaxed than she was when they first arrived at Harrenhal.

‘It was so foolish of me to think we could be happy and that everything would end well,’ Rhaenys said waving her glass of wine around, ‘ Now I am stuck here sharing living space with my husband that hates me and his mistress, after sacrificing my own happiness to ensure the survival of our daughter.’

She paused, taking another sip of her wine before giving Jamie a curious look, ‘Do you think I'm overreacting, Jamie ? Be honest with me. My septa once said it is normal for lords to have mistresses ’

Jamie stared into Rhaenys brown eyes, shaking his head in disagreement. ‘ No. I see Aemond as an even bigger fool than I did before. It's unbelievable,’ He explained, earning a curious look from Rhaenys.

‘ What is?’ Rhaenys raised a brow at Jamie.

‘ Aemond could've had you as his loving wife, yet he chose to look elsewhere. ‘

Rhaenys smiled gratefully, glad someone understood where she was coming from.

‘At least someone understands me and my reasons for being hurt by what he has done.’

Then there was a moment of silence between them before they parted their ways.

That same night Rhaenys couldn’t sleep so she decided to visit baby Alicent in nursery, she stood in front of her daughter's cradle.

Alicent was fast asleep and Rhaenys had a smile on her face as she looked down at her.

Hearing the door to the nursery open, Rhaenys rolled her eyes. ‘What is it that you want, Aemond?’She asked, turning her head to look at her husband with an annoyed look on her face.

‘ I was hoping to see our daughter before I went to see you,’ Aemond explained in a calm tone, moving closer to Rhaenys, ‘ It seems I get to see both of you at once.’

Aemond attempted to wrap his arms around Rhaenys, she was quick to pull away. ‘ Tell me, will you be giving our Alicent as much attention when Alys gives birth’ She asked, beginning to speak to him in a cold tone.

‘ Of course ‘ he answerd

Aemond walked over to Alicent's cradle, smiling softly at the sight of her sleeping.

‘ You slept with another woman and made her pregnent. I don't think we'll ever fully get past that’ Rhaenys said walking closer to Aemond as she placed her hands on his shoulders and looked up at him, ‘ I loved you, Aemond and I will love you again maybe but I will never look at you the same way as I once did after what you've done. I have already forgiven you everything from past you know that, but don't ask me to forget because I never will.’

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BLACK BRIDE | Aemond Targaryen x oc | part two

129 AC

KING’S LANDING

Maid comes to her rooms, her face pale, a letter in her hand.

‘What do you have there? Nothing good by the looks of it.’

‘It’s news from battelfield, about blacks and your family, my lady.’

Rhaenys takes the letter from maid hands. ‘What ?’ she ask. ‘What does it say?’

Rhaenys starts to scan the paper unable to break off. She is nodding her head, as if she is lost for words, nodding and saying nothing.

She has a hand to her mouth to hide her trembling lips.

Then she gives a little gasp, almost a laugh.

The letter tells her about lord calling their banners and marching their armies. The forces of House Blackwood of which had declared for her mother , invaded the lands of the green aligned House Bracken putting villages to the torch and despoiling septs. The Bracken forces were surprised by the Blackwoods while on the march and were ultimately defeated in the battle. The survivors turned back to Stone Hedge only to find it had been seized by the blacks in their absence. The Brackens yielded and thus Aegon lost his last supporter in Riverlands.

Her mother started gathering even bigger support, so it was only matter of time before she set march for King’s Landing.

There is talk about greens marching to meet black in open battlefield, before her mother’s army’s can reach capital.

They are to be lead by no other than Aemond.

‘But what about me?’ she says mostly to herself ‘What about me and my baby?’

Harsh truth is that in her mothers kingdom there is no place for her baby, and possibly in this circumstance not even her.

She is ruined, now she is used and useless spoil of war, no longer fit to be her mothers heir and call herself Princess of Dragonstone.

In the weeks before Aemond goes to war he comes to Rhaenys room and sleeps in her bed every night.

He does not touch her, since to do so would be to damage the child that is growing in her belly, but mostly because they don’t have such wishes.

Since she told him about being pregnent, they are most of the time on friendly terms.

But still not as close as one would expect housband and wife to be.

And how could they be when there is so much blood split between them and their sides of family.

Some nights he comes in late from sitting with his brother, grandfather and mother, some nights he comes in a little drunk from laughing with his friends.

He has very few friends.

He admires only three men: his brother Aegon, his grandfather Otto and Sir Cole.

‘Husband, I would talk with you.’ Rhaenys says while sitting at the fireside in her nightgown, a green robe over hershoulders, her hair brushed loose.

‘It’ll be about your mother,’ he guesses at once disagreeably, taking in my preparations in one quick glance. ‘Why else would you attempt to make me comfortable? Why else would you go to the trouble to look irresistible? You know you are more beautiful than any woman I have ever seen in my life before. Whenever you wear green and spread out your hair I know that you hope to entrap me.’

‘It is about her,’ she says ‘ I don’t want her to be harmed by our hand or any of my family. ‘

He sits in the chair facing the fire and says nothing for a moment, looking at the logs that are burning down to red embers.

‘I understand that you don’t want them to be harmed ,’ he says quietly. ‘And I’m sorry for you. But they wish nothing more than to see my family cold in their graves, and that I am afraid now includes you and the baby you carry. Nothing has changed for them with this marriage and with your pregnancy. ‘

Rhaenys stirs about to make up some reassuring lie; but he holds out his hand and puts her cold hand in his and he pulls her towards him, to stand before him.

‘Think of it if your mothers sides wins best solution for them would be to put our child in a grave and make you silent sister. ‘ he says

Sulkily Rhaenys nods her head.

Then Aemond drops a kiss on the top of her belly.

Seining that there is no point in further talk she retires to bed.

Sleep took her fast.

At some point during her sleep, Rhaenys felt herself being stirred by his arms. She was so tired that she just whined at the disturbance. ‘Allow me to put my hand on you belly for a moment.’ Aemond’s voice said.

She accepted it and felt herself picked up by him again.

Automatically she started to tremble.

‘Sleep, I am not forcing myself on you. Rest.’ Aemond promised her. Rhaenys closed her eyes again.

‘Gods you’re cold.’ He realized, he wrapped an arm around her belly and pulled her against him. She let out another whine which he shushed. “Shhh shh sh. It’s just sleep. You’re safe.” he whispered.

After weeks of preparations green forces are finally ready to leave and fight blacks.

Aemond is to ride out on Vhagar and lead arym.

He comes to her rooms in evening before leaving ,bringing warm tea straight from the kitchen for her to drink while it is warm, as if they did not have a hundred servants to do it

Rhaenys laughts at him, carrying the little cups.

‘Well, you’re used to having people do things for you,’ he says. ‘You were raised as future heir with dozens of servants waiting around the room for something to do. But I was not even the spare.’

Rhaenys goes to her chair by the fire, but that is not good enough for the mother of the next prince.

‘Sit on the bed, sit on the bed, put your feet up,’ Aemond urges, and helps her up, taking her shoes, and pressing the cup in her hands.

Like a pair of little merchants snug in their town house, they eat diner alone together.

Rhaenys lowers the cup and for a moment their eyes meet. In that one accidental exchange she can see that he is thinking that he is not even loved by his own wife. He is simply loveless. He spent his youth waiting for chance to prove himself, he risked his life fighting fighting to claim a dragon and now he risks his life for his brothers claim.

‘Will you not wish me good luck, will you find place for me in your prayers ‘ he asks

He sees refusal on her face, even before she says anything.

Gently he leans over and takes the empty cup from her. ‘I’ll leave it at that, then,’ he says.

A week later her maid comes to her with a letter in her hand. ‘ I have news from battelfield ‘

Aemond acted by sacking Dusksndale and having Lord Darklyn beheaded for supporting Rhaenyra. Criston then turned his attention to Rooks Redt to for House Staunton had pledged their support to her mother as well.

Lord Staunton defied his attackers and dispatched a raven to Dragonstone.

Princess Rhaenys, her grandmother arrived on her dragon, Meleys but Criston's men attacked the dragon with scorpions, longbows, and crossbows.

When Sunfyre and Vhagar also appeared, the dragons fought a thousand feet above the ground.

Meleys's jaws closed around Sunfyre's neck, and Vhagar fell upon them, causing all three dragons to crash. From the ashes, only Vhagar rose again.

Sunfyre had one wing half torn from his body, whilst his rider, King suffered several broken bones and severe burns.

Rhaenys was found completely burned next to Meleys. After the battle, Aemond and Criston took Rook's Rest and put the garrison to death.

The head of Meleys is to be brought back to Kings Landing for inspiring fear amongst the smallfolk.

With Aegon unable to rule, Aemond is to assumed the style of Protector of the Realm.

Rhaenys was sitting with Alicent and her ladies praying for Aegon’s health and Aemond safe returne.

The time has not improved Alicents view of Rhaenys.

She did not want Rhaenys to marry her son.

Rhaenys was not impresed with her devotion in praying, if she was such a good woman, then she should have taught her children better.

Finally after hours and hours of praying she was free to return to her rooms.

Rhaenys heard people whisper as she slowly passed corridors that lead to her chamber’s name Strong and she tried to focus on walking.

In her rooms she found two men awaiting for her.

‘ Surprised to see us again so soon, princess? ‘

She recognized them as Blood and Cheese, butcher and rat hunter in service of Daemon.

They were sitting on her bed, blood stained and in the corner of her chamber laid bodies of her guards and maid’s.

‘The guards were surprised as well, before we killed them’

‘We were originally sent only to deal with Aegon’s sons, but then in the last minute they added you to in request ‘butcher said, ‘ We’ll be happy to kill you all though’

Rhaenys felt a sharp, sudden pain in her right side. She had been stabbed by Cheese.

She couldn’t get a sense of how deep the cut was or whether or not it was threat to her life, but she could feel herself fading.

The last thing she saw before her eyes closed was Aemond rushing towards her.

‘ You are a grave disappointment, daughter,’ her mother said, looking at Rhaenys and shaking herhead. Her eyes were cold, as they so often were, but somehow they seemed even worse now as they looked upon her with disdain and disapproval. ‘You have failed me. You were meant to preserve our right after that boy stole my throne. You were meant to keep our hold on the throne through your heirs, but you failed. The son of Alicent uses you, my daughter, the daughter of an queen,heir to the Throne as if she were a common whore! You have failed your family! ‘

No! Rhaenys sat up and tried to plead with her mother, to reason with her and make her see that she'd done all that she could, but when she opened her eyes it was her husband's face looking down at her rather than that of her mother.

She tried to say something to him, but her eyes drifted closed again before she could do so and she returned to an uneasy sleep.

Rhaenys shook her head. She'd done all that she could! Why couldn't anyone see that! She could have had a better life with Aemond if her mother and Daemon hadn't killed his baby nephews, now there is no stopping this war.

‘It wasn't my fault! she tried to say, but her throat was dry and all that came out as a weak croak.Maid was on immediately to hand her water and help her drink it, and after gulping it down and soothing her dry throat, she felt a bit of her strength return.

‘What's going on?’ she asked. Her voice was weak, but she'd at least been able to form words.

‘Prince Aemond will explain,’ was all the servant would say.Rhaenys tried to get her to speak a few more times, but could get nothing more out of her than that. Food was put in front of her and the rumbling in Rhaenys stomach as she smelled the food made her realize how hungry she actually was. She wasn't thrilled about it, but she decided to deal with her hunger while she waited for Aemond to arrive.

She devoured the bread she'd been given and was in the middle of her rice when the door opened and Aemond entered.

He looked relieved to see her sitting up and eating.

‘I was told you were up,’he said, nodding at her.

‘ What happened?’ she asked after swallowing her mouthful of rice. ‘ The last thing I remember is getting stabbed in the side, and then you were rushing towards me.’ And then, blackness. She had a vague memory of seeing her mother though that was surely a dream, expressing her disapproval in her just before she woke back up.

‘Is baby alive?’she asked

He nodded his head to confirm.

‘ Yes.’ Aemond said ‘It seems that after ordering my nephews hexecution, Daemon and your mother appeared to decided that it would make for a good opportunity to get ride of you also. They waited for me to arrive, and since you came first they attempted to kill and baby as a message to me. ‘

‘ Before, coming for you ‘ he continued ‘ Cheese led Blood into the Red Keep through a forgotten passageway, and creeping through walls, they entered the chambers of my mother. After Cheese bound and gagged her and Blood strangled her bedmaid, the assassins waited for my sister and her children to arrive. Blood killed Helaena's guardsman once she arrived, and Cheese grabbed her youngest son, then he asked Helaena which of her sons she wanted them to kill. Helaena offered herself but Blood refused,

then they killed boath princess cutting off their heads with a single swing of a sword.’

‘ I am so very sorry Aemond ‘ she said while hugging him

Aemond pressed his lips together, and Rhaenys saw him reaching for the eye patch, but his hand dropped before he could do it, so she decided to touch the leather, watching as Aemond closed his eye in response.

‘ I’m sorry my family did this to you,’ she said genuinely ‘ but know this from this day baby and you are only family for me ‘

‘Do you really think so?’ He asked, doubt in his voice

In response Rhaenys shifted and moved closer towards him.

130 AC

KING’S LANDING

It wasn't long before Aemond left for battle again, along with the majority of the men living in the Red Keep . She was left with mostly maids and Alicent.

Three months passed and still, Aemond and the rest of the men hadn't returned from battle.

In her rooms, Rhaenys laid in bed, screaming out in agony as she gave birth to her child. One of the midwives knelt between her legs, constantly telling her

she had to push.

Alicent stood at Rhaenys bedside, applying a warm cloth to the her forehead.

‘I will die on this bed,like my grandmother’ Rhaenys cried out, a fearful look on her face, the pain feeling unbearable to her.

‘Listen to me,’ Alicent demanded, a stern look on her face, ‘You will not die. You will survive. You are strong. And your son will be too.’

‘Do not let my son die,’ Rhaenys pleaded, shaking her head as tears streamed down her face, ‘Do not let him die.’

‘Neither of you will die, Rhaenys,’Alicent sighed out, shaking her head.

"You must push princess ," The servant spoke up and Rhaenys immediately obeyed her.

She continued to push but there seemed to be no change.

‘Harder princess. You need to put in more effort,’The servant continued to insist, earning a frustrated look from Rhaenys.

‘Why do think I'm doing!’Rhaenys shouted as she continued to cry out in pain, ‘He is tearing me from the inside out.’

‘Take deep breaths and push, my lady,’Alicent demanded, continuing to dab Rhaenys face with her damp towel.

Rhaenys closed her eyes, reaching for breath as she began to think about how alone she was. If she were to die in childbirth, it would be a relief to everyone. She would no longer be a threat to Aegon’s claim to the throne. Aemond would be grateful for her departure. Her mother and Daemon wouldn't be mourn her because they think of her as enemy.

‘He's here, princess I can see his head!’ The servant exclaimed happily, ‘ Push, princess, push!’

Rhaenys weakly nodded, obeying the woman's order. She cried out loudly, wasting no time pushing harder than she had ever done before.

Soon enough, her baby had been born and Rhaenys only realized when she heard him cry out.

She finally laid back, feeling exhausted after enduring childbirth. She let out a breath of relief, glad that the pain was over. She looked straight at the midwife, who was cleaning the baby so that he was free of blood.

‘Let me see him,’ Rhaenys insisted, her eyes becoming blury from exhaustion, ‘Let me see my son.’

‘ It is girl, you have a baby daughter.’ Alicent explained

Hours later, Rhaenys had woken up from her unexpected slumber. She frowned when she placed her hands over her belly, finding it to no longer be as large as it once was. Her eyes widened and she sat up, glancing around worriedly. ‘Where is my baby?’She shouted out in fear, "Where is my daughter?’

‘Right here,’ Alicent spoke up, causing Rhaenys to turn her head to watch as her mother in law walked in holding her daughter.

Alicent walked closer to Rhaenys, placing her daughter in her arms. Rhaenys smiled sadly, staring down at her child. She began to cry, noticing how much her daughter looked like Aemond.

The baby stared up at his mother, seeming to be calm now that he was in her arms. Rhaenys slowly looked up at Alicent, tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

She was no longer thinking about how badly she wanted to be in on Dragonstone with her family. All she could think about was being a good mother to her daughter.

After a moment of silence, Alicent backed away from Rhaenys, a smile on her face. "It seems you should have some time alone with your baby girl. I will come back later to see how you're doing."

‘Thank you, Alicent. I couldn't have done it without you,’Rhaenys thanked her mother in law who smiled and nodded before leaving the room.

‘I've been waiting a long time to meet you, my daughter’ Rhaenys whispered softly to her sleeping baby ‘And you are more perfect than I could have ever imagined. I will love you no matter what. You are all that matters to me now, my love.’

Rhaenys woke up as the door opened and Aemond entered.

Aemond nodded kindly to Rhaenys as she moved from the bed and she gave him a small smile in return.

He told her that he flew to Kings Landing straight from war camp as soon as he heard that she has given birth.

‘ Aemond’ Rhaenys greeted him softly ‘ come in and see her’

Aemond sat down beside her.

‘There is no mistake?’ He chuckled and she shook her head ‘ she is perfect...and you are... also...’

The two stared at one another for a moment.

‘May I take her in my arms?’ Aemond asked and Rhaenys nodded.

‘You must support her head,’She insisted and Aemond obeyed, both of them smiling as Rhaenys placed their daughter in her father's arms.

Baby looked up at her father as he smiled.

‘I’m not disappointed in a girl,’ he assures her ‘We need a boy next, of course, but she is the prettiest little girl that was ever born.’

‘Alicent for my mother,’ Aemond says, kissing her little head.

‘ I'm a father,’ Aemond admitted softly to himself a large smile on his face. He slowly turned to Rhaenys, a thankful look on his face. ‘ I thank you, Rhaenys. For all that you had to go through for this to happen. I wish I could have been there with you during the birth.’

‘It is fine,’ Rhaenys assured Aemond as she squeezed his arm affectionately, ‘All that matters is that our daughter is healthy.’

‘I shall remain at your side during the next one,’ Aemond informed her causing Rhaenys to laugh loudly.

‘You're so sure there will be a next one?’ Rhaenys playfully questioned Aemond as she raised a brow at him.

‘ I would love to have more children,’ Aemond confessed in a calm tone, ‘This time, it will not be because we are forced to bed each other on our wedding night. This time, it shall be because it is our choice and done on our own time.’

‘I'd like that very much,’ Rhaenys replied, a small smile on her face, only to have it fade when she thought about her mother.

‘ Will you tell me news from battelfield now?’ Rhaenys asked Aemond curiously, ‘I have not heard anything in months’

Hearing Rhaenys request, Aemond's smile faded. He turned to Rhaenys a concerned look on his face. ‘They have not told you?’

‘ Told me what, Aemond?’Rhaenys worriedly asked, fearing the worst when she saw the look on his face.

Then he tells her about ships carrying her brother Aegon and Viserys were sunk.

Aegon managed to escape by clinging to the neck of his dragon who was mortally wounded but delivered Aegon back to Dragonstone. Viserys, having only a dragon egg, was unable to escape.

He tells her how her brother Jace flew to the galleys, quickly followed by the four dragonseeds. The warships tried to flee, but in the fighting Vermax flew too low and crashed into the sea. Jacaerys leaped free, but was pierced by quarrels.

Then he tells her how the death of her brother Jace filled her mother with anger and hatred, and that she plans to use all her dragons and invade the capital.

Rhaenys remained silent as she heard the news. She began to tear up, her heart breaking at the thought that what her mother had been throughin few months and her brothers, her poor sweat brothers.

Aemond looked uneasy when he saw the way Rhaenys was trying not to cry in front of him. He stood up and made his way over to the midwife. He forced himself to smile, handing baby Alicent over to her. ‘Here. Feed her until she is strong,’He insisted and once the woman walked away with his daughter he turned his attention back toward Rhaenys.

Aemond walked toward Rhaenys an apologetic look on his face. ‘Rhaenys..’He began to apologize to her for waiting so long to tell her of the news.

‘ No,’ Rhaenys cut him off coldly, tears threatening to spill from her eyes, ‘I don't...’She trailed off, her voice cracking, ‘I'd like to be alone. Please, just leave me alone.’

Aemond sighed in defeat, wanting nothing more than to stay with her. However, by the look on Rhaenys face, he knew it wouldn't end well for him or her if he stayed.

‘I understand,’ He admitted in a whisper. He took one last look at Rhaenys and sighed, forcing himself to leave the room, despite wanting nothing more than to stay to comfort her.

Once everbody left Rhaenys laid down on the bed, beginning to cry at the thought of her brothers leaving her alone in this world.

In her room, Rhaenys stood in front of her daughter's cradle, which was made of best wood. She smiled at her daughter, who stared up at her.

Aemond entered room.He smiled at the sight of his wife and daughter, wasting no time with making her way over to the two.

When she saw the midwives around her bow, Rhaenys looked up, knowing it meant that Aemond had entered.

She slowly turned to face Aemond who smiled. Her smile, however, faded when her eyes laid upon her husband.

‘Why must you go to Harrenhal?’She asked, a saddened look on her face, ‘ It is cursed place ‘

Aemond noticed the genuine fear in her eyes.

‘ Because your mother is winning’Aemond remarked, earning a small chuckle from Rhaenys.

‘ At least you admit it,’ Rhaenys responded as Aemond wrapped an arm around her and pulled her closer to him.

‘ But we are not them. I hope you realize that. I am not my mother. And you are not yours. We do not have to have any hostility between us. We are husband and wife now. Parents to a little princess who is us combined," Aemond explained and Rhaenys nodded in agreement.

‘Indeed,’She admitted softly

Rhaenys nodded as tears filed her eyes at the thought of being left in King’s Landing without him.

‘Hey,’ Aemond spoke up as he walked closer to her. ‘ There's no need to be afraid. I will return soon. I promise.’

Rhaenys forced a smile on her face as she looked up at Aemond.

Few weeks latter gossipe reached her.

Aemond ordered the deaths of the remaining members of House Strong at the Harrenhal castle. Aemond only spared Alys Rivers and took the older woman as his bedmate.

When informed of the new green defeat in Alys prevented an enraged Aemond from strangling the squire who brought the message to Harrenhal.

Something that even Rhaenys could not manage to do.

At the same time Aemond began burning the riverlands with Vhagar.

When Lady Frey seized the undefended Harrenhal, she found only Aemond’s whore within.

The wet nurse claimes to be pregnant with Aemond's child.

Whore eventually flew away with Aemond when the prince returned to Harrenhal and chased away Lady Frey.

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