Midnight Rain // Aemond Targaryen // Aegon II Targaryen (1)

5. No... Magic

''It is with great pleasure that His Grace, King Viserys, announces the start of the royal wedding celebrations. House Lannister with their lord, Jason Lannister. Lord Paramount of the West, and Master of Casterly Rock. House High tower with their lord, Hobert High tower. Beacon of the South, Defender of the Citadel, the Voice of Old town...'' Harrold announced.

''Congratulations, Your Grace. You have made a fine match for the Princess.'' Jason said as he approached.

''Thank you, Lord Jason. I could think of no better man than Ser Laenor.'' Viserys said with a chuckle.

'Well... if this is only the welcome feast, I admit, I cannot imagine what you might have planned for the wedding.'

''Well, my daughter is the future queen. I wanted this to be a wedding for the histories.'' Viserys reminded him.

''Where is the Queen? I had hoped to pay my respects.'' Jason offered looking down the table.

''I understand the Queen is still readying herself for the celebrations." Viserys informed him.

"This is why men wage war... because women would never be ready for the battle in time.'' Jason remarked with a chuckle

''Your presence is always such a pleasure, Lord Jason.'' Rhaenyra remarked stiffly.

''Princess... Your Grace.''

''Your Grace, Princess Rhaenyra, congratulations are in order.'' Gerold remarked coming up to them.

''We are very honored to have you as a guest, Ser Gerold.'' Viserys agreed ''I must say, I was most distressed to hear of the Lady Rhea's tragic passing. I'm very sorry for your loss.''

''Lady Rhea was a unique character. Her kind... is not soon to be seen again.'' Gerold told him

''If there is anything the crown might do to aid House Royce...''

''Lord Corlys of House Velaryon. Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark. And his lady wife, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. And their son and heir, Ser Laenor Velaryon, the future king consort.'' Harrold announced as the drums beat. "Lady Laena and Lady Aisha..." Laena held to Aisha's hand as they walked in. Aisha looked around with amazement.

"Can I go play?" Aisha asked pointing to Aegon and Helaena.

"No... magic." Laena whispered.

"Alright." Aisha agreed running off.

''My Betrothed. My Betrothed.'' Laenor said happily.

"Hi." Aisha said looking between the prince and princess. "I'm Aisha."

"Aegon and this is Hela." Aegon told her. Aisha didn't care for a crown but she wanted friends. She was surrounded by her family on driftmark and none of them were young. She loved her siblings but seeing Aegon and Helaena made her really happy. Viserys cleared his throat as he stood up.

"Come on Aisha." Aegon said grabbing her hand. "You can sit with us." Aisha nodded eagerly as she followed him.

"Where is Aisha?" Rhaenys questioned in a sudden panic.

"With the prince." Laena informed her nodding to the two. "I think she has a crush." Rhaenys rolled her eyes.

''Be welcome, as we join together in celebration. Tonight is only its beginning. We honor the crown's oldest and fiercest ally, House Velaryon. Reaching back to the days of Old Valyria and the Age of Dragons. With House Targaryen and H...' Viserys began but the door swung open and stopped him mid speech the guests started murmuring, loving a good gossip.

''The King will not be happy.''

''Right in the midst of his speech.'

''The beacon on the High tower, do you know what color it glows when Old town calls its banners to war?''

''Green.''

Alicent walked forward her dress a deep green as she kept her head held high as she approached the table making her way to Viserys' side. She didn't look even once at her children as she moved.

'Congratulations, stepdaughter. What a blessing this is for you.'' Alicent remarked as she kissed Viserys cheek lightly.

''Please be seated.''

'Where was I?'' Viserys said with a soft cough.

'The joining of the two houses, Your Grace.'' Lyonel remarked. Aisha caught her mothers stare and Aisha gave her a thumbs up.

"I told her no... magic." Laena whispered. "She is a smart little girl. Don't worry."

"Of course I worry." Rhaenys countered.

'Yeah.' Viserys cleared his throat. 'Yes. With House Targaryen and House Velaryon united, I hope to herald in a second Age of Dragons in Westeros.'' The crowd broke into an applause and cheers. ''And after tonight's small affair... Seven days of tournament and feasting. At the end of it all... At the end of it all, a royal wedding... between my daughter, my heir... your future Queen... and Ser Laenor Velaryon, the heir to Driftmark.'' The drums picked up again as Viserys finished.

''I was never much of a dancer.'' Rhaenyra remarked as Laenor offered his hand and lead her out for their first dance to set off the night.

''It's not much different to combat.'' Laenor informed her.

''Hm, I shall hope for a different outcome.''

"Dance with me." Aegon requested standing up. Aisha jumped up completely giddy as she grabbed his hand they spun around in circles. Dancing around their eldest siblings. Laenor chuckled looking down at Aisha.

"Your sister is a better dancer than I." Rhaenyra remarked.

"She has many talents.' Laenor agreed. "She seems quite taken with your brother."

"You think we can switch unions?" Rhaenyra mused.

"I don't think our parents would agree to that." Laenor remarked although Aisha would certainly be happier with Aegon from the looks of it.