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(Beautiful Creatures)
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YEARS HAD PASSED, AERON AND RHAENYRA secretly conceived five children together and another one was just on the way.
"Argh!" Rhaenyra groaned in pain as she was hit with another contraction. Her newborn babe was almost out, all she needed was one more push. "Push once more, your highness." A septa said to her.
"I'm pushing! Ugh!" She groaned.
"Come on, mama," Rhaenyra's daughter said.
"I know, Rhaelyra!! Argh!"
Rhaelyra grabbed her mothers hand and squeezed it. Painful groans were the only thing that escaped Rhaenyra's mouth. She had given birth many times but the pain is still excruciating. The little brunette girl squeezed her mother's hand as grimaced at the sight of Rhaenyra giving birth.
After a few minutes, the babe was finally out and Rhaenyra sighed.
The septa's quickly wrapped it around a cloth and exclaimed, "Its a boy! He is kicking like a goat!"
Rhaelyra sighed as she saw her new baby brother be handed to Rhaenyra.
"I can't wait for the rest of the boys to meet him." Rhaelyra said as she softly touched the baby's cheek.
"Well, let's hope your brothers can get here soon." Rhaenyra said with groan as she stood up from the tub.
Far from the Red Keep, Aeron, Rhaenor, and Vaelyx flew on their dragons as they passed above the ocean. Vaenor, Bloodfyre(Rhaenor's dragon) and Kyraxion(Vaelyx's dragon) made long flaps and rumbles with their throats as they flew high into the sky. The three were headed back home from Driftmark.
Vaelyx decided to show off a little trick while flying. He quickly stood up and made his way to the head of Kyraxion. He was ready to jump off and into the water but before he did, he wanted to use his powers.
"Dracarys! Kyrax!" He yelled loudly catching the attention of Rhaenor and Aeron. Before Vaelyx could touch the water Kyraxion roared out fire from his mouth and burned Vaelyx's body and then Vaelyx landed in the water.
Rhaenor had a shocked an expression on his face while Aeron was laughing so hard of joy. It didn't take long until Vaelyx jumped back onto his dragon as if nothing ever happened.
"What the fuck!" Rhaenor yelled at his brother. Vaelyx laughed. "It's called fire power." Vaelyx yelled back in reply.
Rhaenor turned to Aeron who was dying of laughter and shaking his head. "It's your fault he is like this!"
"Oh let him be! He is having fun!" Aeron replied loudly.
Rhaenor and Vaelyx knew that Aeron was their biological father and it didn't bother them. Aeron was with them since they were born, so when their Atlantean powers appeared, they didn't question anything when they were told the truth about him. What they did was embrace Aeron and called him Papa. But that was eight years ago when both boys were around six years old.
Rhaenor was conceived the night of his mother's wedding and turned out to look just like her as well, so no one batted an eye of his legitimacy. The waters were soon disturbed when Vaelyx was born. A baby boy with brunette hair and white streaks of white-silver hair at the ends of the hair.
The only other person that the Vaelyx looked like who had that type of patterned hair was Aeron. Soon, people started to put two and two together but no one said a word about it publicly.
Only rumors roamed.
The rumors only flamed higher as Rhaenyra gave birth to two more boys that looked like the oldest Velaryon sibling.
Then, when Rhaelyra was born, it only sealed the fact that the rumors had possibility to be true.
An hour passed and the three Velaryons made it to the Red Keep. Rhaenor cursed under his breath as he entered the door into the castle. He wanted to be there when his mother had given birth but unfortunately he didn't get that chance.
"Aeron!"
The green eyed man turned as he heard his named be called and saw Joffrey running to him. Aeron faced lit up as he saw his friend. Aeron still frowns as he notices Jeffery's left scar and reminisces. He remembers his left side almost beaten to a pulp. He was glad that he was able to save him even though Joffery didn't know it was him who healed his wound.
"Where have guys been? The princess has been requesting and waiting for your presence at her quarters." Joffery said urgently but formally.
Aeron smiles. "Vaelyx here wanted to stop by near Canthos for a moment- " He said before being cut by Vaelyx.
"But what matters now, is that we are her and ready to see our dear mother." He said a cheeky smile.
Joffery just smiled. "She is in the Queen's chambers, you better get to her."
Aeron's face fell as did the boys faces. "What is she doing with the Queen? She should be resting." Aeron stated quickly as he made his way through the halls to reach the Queens room. The brothers walked at the same pace of their father in front of them.
"She was summoned by Queen Alicent. She wanted the new born child be brought to her. Laenor was able to help her get there." Joffery continued as he answered Aeron's question and followed him to the Royal Wing.
Laenor and Rhaenyra had a good relationship with a each other. It was more of a mutual friendship that they had. They each agreed to part with there lovers if they wanted to be happy.
Through the years, Laenor had to play as the "father" of Rhaenyra's children for the public. When the family was in private, Aeron would take his rightful place as the father guardian of the children. For the princess, Rhaenyra loved Laenor in her own way.
The name Rhaenor was a combination of her name and Laenor's name. That it was she named her first baby.
Vaelyx was an Atlantean/Targaryen name mixed together. Obviously, Aeron named him.
Once they were on their way to queens chambers, they met Rhaenyra and Laenor walking back to the quarters.
Aeron rushed to Rhaenyra and held her weight as she leaned against. "You must rest, my princess." He said in a soft voice. Rhaenyra sighed and winced, clearly exhausted of walking. Aeron stated for Laenor to go ahead and take the baby to the chambers while he would carry Rhaenyra.
Laenor nodded and ahead he went with Joffery next him.
Rhaenor and Vaelyx kissed their mother on the cheek before joining Laenor and Joffery.
"You reek of dragon." The princess said playfully to her oldest boys. Rhaenor shrugged. "When don't we reek." The oldest said. Vaelyx snorted as he left to reach the others at the end of the hall.
With one lift, Aeron had Rhaenyra in arms bridal style. She moaned in pain. He shushed her calmly as he walked through the halls. "I heard you did a great job. Another boy." Aeron said with a smile as he looked down to his lover.
Rhaenyra smiled tiredly at him. "His name is Jaenys. It means 'ways of water', I wondered if you'd like it." Rhaenyra whispered in Valyrian.
Aeron kissed her forehead lightly. "Of course, I love it. Jaenys will be a man of power and respect. Land and water."
Rhaenyra smiled at his hidden message and closed her eyes. "Yes." She said softly.
Aeron placed her on the couch once they entered the children's nursery. All of the Velaryon children were their as they were waiting for them. Rhaenor and Harwin were kneeled down next Jacaerys and Lucerys while Vaelyx and Rhaelyra were tending to the dragon eggs.
When they heard the door open up, Jacaerys and Lucerys quickly got up excitedly towards their mother.
"Mother, look." Jacaerys said as he quickly walked to the steaming eggs inside the pot.
"Hey!" Rhaelyra said as Jacaerys accidentally bumped into her. He gave her a small "sorry, 'lyra."
He opened the lid cover to reveal a dark brown egg.
"I wanted to open it." Rhaelyra mumbled to herself. Vaelyx had heard her and chuckled.
"We all chose an egg for the baby." Lucerys said as his eyes looked over to his mother. "Ah, that looks like the perfect one." Rhaenyra said with a smile and took the cloth that was given to her by Harwin.
"Careful now. Don't stand too close, don't want you boys to get hurt." Aeron said as Laenor passed the baby boy into his arms.
Lucerys sneakily tried to touch the egg and got pricked by the burning feeling and quickly stuck his finger into his mouth. "Luke." Vaelyx said sternly to his younger brother. "Father said it was hot."
Vaelyx grabbed the egg with his own bear hands. The little boys watched in awe as their brother held the egg. Smoke was coming out of the egg scales but Vaelyx seemed unfazed by it. Then his hands started to glow crimson red, more smoke could be seen from the egg as he warmed it up.
Vaelyx had inherited the power of his father but...also of his mother. Targaryens were deemed to possess fire power like the dragon and give birth to mutant-like dragons. The Velaryon Prince was a prime example.
The magic that the Valyrian blood possessed mixed with the Atleantean blood created a while new power of existence.
A Fireborn. That is what they called it and that is what Vaelyx was. A dragon himself.
Vaelyx placed the egg back where it was and cover the pot back again. "Remember, only I can hold it. If want to see it again, just call for me."
Rhaenor looked over his father's shoulder to see his new baby brother. "he is so chubby, isn't he?" He said. Harwin chuckled.
"Reminds me of Aeron when he was a little boy. A big boy weren't you?" Harwin said with a teasing tone. Aeron just rolled his eyes.
"You need to stop spending time with Syrene. Her character is catching on to you." Aeron whispered to his friends.
"Father, may I please hold Jaenys?" Lucerys asked as he reached out for his newborn brother, Jacaerys followed behind him.
Laenor pulled Lucerys away. "No, no, to the dragon pit for you two."
Rhaenor quickly picked Lucerys and threw him over his shoulder. "To the dragon pit we go, I am sure Arrax would like to see your face."
"Oh come on" Lucerys complained as his arms dangled over Rhaenor's back. "That's not fair."
Vaelyx laughed. "Come on, Jace. Let's go." Jacaerys followed dragging his feet, I think he also wanted to hold his little brother.
"Wait, wait for me." Rhaelyra said as skipped quickly to the doors and catch up with her brothers. "Hurry, before they leave you." Harwin said as he grabbed her hand and rushed towards her brothers.
Laenor then closed the doors.
Aeron smiled down towards Rhaenyra as he handed Jaenys back into her arms. He then sat down next to her and they touched foreheads. "I love you, Aeron." She said softly to him. He chuckled.
"I am sorry, I couldn't make to your labors. Atlantis took longer than usual." Aeron said as he kissed her knuckles.
"Is everything alright?"
"Everything is just fine, my dear. The Brine and Fishermen Kingdoms ate having a feud over territories but that is nothing I can't resolve."
Rhaenyra smiled. "You are a good King and father, Aeron." He hummed in response. Aeron kissed her passionately. "And you, a good mother."
"Sometimes I can't believe how fast our kids have grown." Rhaenyra said softly. "And I can't wait to see this little one grow too."
Jaenys baby sounds melted both their hearts. Aeron looked at his dear lover next to him and kissed her cheek. "You did a really good job. He is so adorable." Aeron said.
For the rest of the day, Aeron and Rhaenyra cuddled with their new baby boy. All of their children being the joy of their world.
They savored this moment which felt like forever. Just Rhaenyra and Aeron with their little creatures.
To Aeron, it felt like a dream. A dream that he would never want to wake up from.