THE COUNCIL ROOM WAS QUIET AS THE LORD'S VOICE ECHOED
"It is Lord Blackwood's contention, therefore, that the Brackens moved the boundary stones in the dead of the night and put their horses to graze in his field." Lyonel said to the people on the table
"Why was this issue not brought before Lord Grover? Has he grown so feeble he cannot settle a quarrel over rocks?" another lord asked as they normally bantered togther
"I've heard tale that Lord Grover's son now rules Riverrun in all but name." One of the councilmen replied "Well, he is also a Tully and this remains a Tully problem." "I would agree." Viserys agree "If we may move on, my lords"
"And yet, the Brackens and the Blackwoods will use any excuse to spill each other's blood. So... this dispute bears looking into. There will be country folk who know where the lines have been drawn for generations." Rhaenyra added and Alicent stared at her.
Alicent didn't like that Rhaenyra was in this council and voiced her opinions here."That is easy enough." Lyonel agreed, "Of course. Ser Tyland."
"Uh, we should address the latest developments in the Stepstones, my lords," Tyland said."Will we ever be shut of that blasted place?" Viserys murmured
"If you ask me, I think the Blackwoods have the upper hand." They said "No. We've moved on to the Stepstones, Lord Beesbury." Alicent said with a bore voice as she played with her hands
"And the Triarchy's new alliance with Dorne." Tyland went on"I was hoping our negotiations with Sunspear might persuade them to see reason." Viserys said with a cough "To trust a Martell is to be disappointed."
"Let us be finished," Alicent demanded after a while of talking "Yes." Viserys agreed with a sigh "Wait. I wish to speak." Rhaenyra declared
"Be seated." Viserys agreed softly. "I have felt the... strife... between our families of late, my Queen. And for any offense given by mine, I apologize." Rhaenyra began as she looked at Alicent
"But we are one house. And long before that, we were friends, always family." Rhaenyra offered. "My son Jacaerys will inherit the Iron Throne after me. I propose we betroth him to your daughter, helaena. Ally ourselves once and for all. I also think its best if your daughter Daena is sent to ward Winterfell, as Lord Cregan would need the ravens he sends" Viserys smiled happily but Alicent did not look pleased.
Alicent cared for her daughters, Hearing Rhaenyra made Alicent's blood boil. Give up your relationship with Your because your cornered, How pathetic
"A most judicious proposition." Viserys agreed "Additionally, if Syrax brings forth another clutch of eggs, your son Aemond will have his choice of them, a symbol of our goodwill," Rhaenyra said to Alicent making her scoff lightly
Alicent was Quick to shut this proposal down
later that night daena was in her room. she spent most of her time there. she rarely came out of her room since that night many years ago
TEN YEARS AGO..
a nine-year-old daena sat getting ready for Rhaenyra's wedding, she was so excited for her older sister to get married that she could not sleep for nearly the whole week, maestors thought something was wring with the princess but she was healthy like any other child would
"it is with great pleasure that His Grace, King Viserys, announces the start of the royal wedding celebrations," the announcer yelled out clearly for everyone in the throne room to hear. the first noble house entered the throne room.
"House Lannister with their lord, Jason Lannister." Both joined the rest of the noblemen in the gathering hall " Lord Primordial of the West and Master of Casterly Rock." Next was the Hightowers, with their Lord, Hobert Hightower, beacon of the South and defenders of the Citadel, Daena's mother's uncle.
The Lannisters approached the royal table first. Lord Jason stepped forward and bowed before the King and his daughters "Congratulations, Your Grace. You have made a fine match for the Princess."
"Thank you, Lord Jason," Viserys said " I could think of no better match than Ser Laenor for Rhaenyra," The King said, Jason chuckled, "Well, If this is only the welcome feast, I admit, I cannot imagine what you might have planned for the wedding."
Daena gigled as she played with the braids Rhaenyra did before th walked out to the wedding. she never wanted to take it out
"Well, Rhaenyra is the future Queen. I wanted this to be a wedding for history," King Viserys flaunted a small smile once he finished. " Where is the Queen? I had hoped to pay my respects." the boy asked as Daen looked up at the mention of her mother. "I understand the Queen is still readying herself for the celebrations," the King answered
"This is why men wage war " He said, " Because women would never be ready for the battle in time."The King joined Jason's laughter as he forced a chuckle " It is always such a pleasure to be graced presence. Lord Jason." Rhaenyra said trying to fire back at him
Daena lost her smile and knew that the lannisters were special bunch as Danea shuffled closer to the chair her mother was meant to be in
"Princesses, Your Grace," he bowed once more before walking away from the table. The Hightowers began to approach the royal table "Your Grace, Princess Rhaenyra, congratulations are in order." They were voiced by by ser Gerold Royce
"We are honored to have you as a guest, Ser Gerold Royce. I must say, I was most distressed to hear of Lady Rhea's tragic passing. I'm very sorry for your loss." the king says
"Lady Rhea was a unique character," Ser Gerold went on. " Her kind is not soon to be seen again." Rhaenyra nodded " If there is anything the crown might do to aid House Royce-."
the deep bass of drums bounding in unison sent the crowd lining up before the royal table standing up waiting for the Greet them.
"Lord corlys of House velaryon. Lord of tides, Master of driftmark . And his lady wife, princes Rhaenys Targaryen And their son and heir,Ser Laenor Velaryon, the future King consort." The applause only seemed to grow louder with each step the family took in the room. the music grew louder
King Viserys stood from his seat, as well as the princesses,
Both Corlys and Rhaenys bowed before stepping aside as Laenor bowed, Rhaenyra stepped away from the table and walked down
"My betrothed," she greeted him" My betrothed," he took Rhaenyra's hand planting a kiss.
More rounds of applause ensued when Laenor took a seat on the left side of the table along with the rest of his family after his parents bowed before the King. Daena felt more alone when Rhaenyar began talking to the Velaryons
she sat on the table by herself waiting for her mother who would save her from bordom
Prince Daemon Targaryen ascended into the room after everyone had settled down and people whipserd quietly as the Rogue prince sat down. The guests had begun murmuring as he walked down the aisle. and took a seat right next to Daena
Daena never met the man but she happy to meet her uncle "Hello" her soft voice echoed to through Daemon's ears "and who might you be?" Daemon asked "Princess Daena My prince" Daena said
she felt powerful saying princess next to ner name and it seems as though daemon though it too "Your my brothers daughter?" He asked as she nodded "Your as beautiful as your grandmother" Daemon said referring to his and Viserys's mother
Daena smiled at the compliment and smiled as Daemon's hand wrapped around Daena's tiny hand as they shook hands "Where is your mother" Daemon said as he said mother it was as though he wanted to say something else
Daena shrugged as the king began to talk
"Be welcome, as we join together in celebration. Tonight is only its beginning, he paused. " We honor the crown's oldest and fiercest allies, House Velaryon. Reaching back to the days of the First Men and of Old Valyria and the Age of Dragons. With House Targaryen and House-"
The King was interrupted by the presence of Alicent, Queen Alicent walked down the aisle as she held her green gown. The silence was infamously notable as everyone stood for her.
"The King will not be happy," Ser harwin said to his brother Lyonel "Right in the midst of his speech," he said, keeping a low voice. "The beacon on the Hightower, do you know what color it glows when Oldtown calls its banners to war?" Lyon asked his older brother "Green," Ser Harwin smirked
Daena began clapping for her mother before her hands were put down by daemon who put a finger up to his lips for her to be quiet. Daena thought he did this because it was royal protocol. Daemon did it because he didn't want the attention going toward the whore of oldtown
When Alicent reached the table, she looked at Rhaenyra with nothing but anger "Congratulations, stepdaughter. What a blessing this is for you" Alicent said as she kissed her daughter on the cheek before sitting down
Music began playing for the soon-to-be bride and groom to dance too, as Daena watched the two dance by themselves Daena could feel her mother's eyes glaring at them as she cut a piece of her food
soon enough Rhaenyra and Laenor finished dancing and soon the music changed and many Lords and ladies began to dance as well
Alicent left the table to talk to relatives from Oldtown leaving Daena alone as Daemon also got up as Ser Gerold royce began to talk to him
Daena sat alone on the table before she felt a tap on her should "Would you like to dance Princess?" The soft voice asked. Daean turned to see Laena velaryon. Daena smiled at the girl as she took her hand waving goodbye to her mother
Laena helped the young princess dance as they copied the moves from other people around them. They laughed gigled as both of them weren't as skilled as everyone else
soon enough Daemon eneterd "Do you mind Neice?" Daemon asked Daena who nodded and smiled before waving bye to both fo them before she bumped into a short boy around her age
"Sorry- Oh forgive me princess" the boy she bumped into said as she rubbed his neck. Daena smiled at the boy "Its alright Ser" she said as the boy started at the violet eyes "Would you L-like to dance?" He asked as Daena smiled
The mysterious boy took her in an open space on the floor as they danced to the beating music around them "What is your name Ser?" My name is Daeron Velaryon," He said as he trwiled "My Father is Lord Vaemond" He said
"Its lovely to meet you Ser" she said as they smiled at each other, the boy was a few years older than Daena but they both seemed to be the same height and have the same personality
"How come I never see you at events, I see your cousins but never you?" she asked the boy "I normally stay a drift mark with my mother and brother, events are not really for us," he said as the music grew quite louder in each other's presence
"I like that" she said as she fell into his arms as he swiftly caught her and lifted her up in the ground as had everyone else in the dance
Suddenly the moment was cut when. aloud, shriek from the women next to them scared both he children the fight in the crown between Ser Cristion cole and a man called Joffery who was Laenor's personal friend began to fight
Commtion happened so fast as Rhaenyra screamed for Laenor who was punched by ser criston as Criston took out a dagger after punching Joffery to death and began to stab his body over and over
Ser Harwin grabbed Rhaenyra due to Daena being so small, as she hid under the table as Daeron had run to get his father
Daena cried as she watched Joffery's face become unrecognizable. nobody came to rescue the small princess. as she hid under the table she saw other children like her being pushed under the table by their parents
The fighting seemed to stop as Daena came out of her hiding spot the body of joffer was right next to her . she sees ser cirston holding a dagger covered in blood and wished to comfort the boy, The innocent Daena slowly walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder
Alicent motioned for the guards to go and collect her just as Ser Criston reacted by the touch to swing the dagger around him feeling the dagger hit something or rather someone.
Ser Crsiton didn't need to open his eyes to see who he had accidentally impaled with his dagger, he knew based on the shrieks of children and Alicent as well as the gasp of Rhaenyra and Harwin.
Daena collapsed to the floor as the dagger was removed from her body she lied on the floor staring up at the ceiling as blood began to pour from her nose and mouth as she took heavy breaths, her blue stained dress was now crimson red in the spot where Ser Cristion's dagger had once been
All guards from the King's guard rushed to the princess as well as Alicent who stood up from her chair ; leaving Viserys side to her sweet precious daughter
Daean never healed from that night; even though her body did inside she never did. she knew from that day the world wasn't going to be kind to her forever. when she woke up after the incidentshe lost all emotion, she never left her room never spoke to servents and she stopped talking to Rhaenyra who did nothing while she bleeding out on the floor
Mnay would ask what could she have done. Daena could list a lot of things but Daena had confused emotions about everyone. Rhaenyra didn't even visit her while she was healing which hurt her a lot.
and now ten years later as Daena takes off her clothes to jump into the steaming bath prepared by her maids the long scar on her stomach laid, as Daena's slim fingers traced over it before she fully soaked in the bath
Imagine Daeron However you like (He is around ten years old)
Long chapter sorry if it doesn't make any sense pls lmk if you don't get it 🙏🙏