A tale: Reborn in Westeros

Chapter 13

Aegon "Alex" Targaryen

It has been a few days since Jorah and I revealed his past to Daenerys and some of the others. Jorah is true to his word. He has doubled down on his duties, but I can tell he is very relieved about how things went. Daenerys and I have also constantly been training the dragon. I can absolutely say it has paid off. The dragons have been behaving much better compared to the beginning. Although, Drogon is still quite unruly at times but listens most of the time to Daenerys. Today, Daenerys wanted to try flying them and I am walking towards her to meet up. Daenerys should be in our room.

As I walk into the room, I try to find Daenerys. However, I do not see her in our common room and also not in the room we mostly use for relaxation. If I am honest, there are too many rooms for the both of us. The last place I try is the bedchamber, and there I see her on the bed smiling brightly. I raise an eyebrow out of curiosity. She seems happier than usual.

"Did something happen while I was training?" I ask her with a soft smile. Daenerys looks at me and smiles even wider. "Come here, Alex. I have some wonderful news," she says in a happy voice. It then dawned on me why she is happy. I quickly sit next to her. "Are you...?" I ask softly. She nods excitedly. "I found out this morning, love. It makes me so happy to know that I... you know," she says as she strokes her belly. I gently lean into Daenerys and put an arm around her. "Dany, I'm so happy. Mijn hemeltje lief, I don't know what to say," I say with the happiest voice I ever heard leaving me.

"Well, we have to marry soon," she says as one of her hands gently guides my head to hers. As our foreheads touch, she looks me deep in the eyes. "Promise to never leave me alone. I don't want to raise our child alone," she says in a pleading voice. "I will never leave you. I promise it on my parents' name, Daenerys," I exclaim and place a hand on her belly. Daenerys nods as she places her lips on mine. "Good," she says as our lips part.

My ecstatic face soon falls to worry. "Love? What's wrong?" Daenerys asks with concern. "You must be under constant guard, Daenerys. I don't know when, but a rebellion will form in Meereen. They will make an attempt on our lives at some point," I say solemnly. Daenerys frowns deeply as she puts her hand securely on her belly. "They will not kill our child," she says with slight anger. I nod while looking at Daenerys with fierce determination. "I don't care what I have to do, but I will keep you safe. We should inform Grey Worm and the two knights about me, Daenerys. It could help us in preventing the rebellion." Daenerys sighs as she nods. "I think you're right. We have to prepare for the worst."

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Council meeting ~ a few hours later

Daenerys and I sit at the head of the table as Missandei, Grey Worm, and the two knights take their seats. Daario is currently busy with his Second Sons. It works in our favor as we did not really want Daario to know. The meeting was quickly called by Daenerys after our talk. Most are curious as to why we have a meeting in the first place.

Daenerys looks around the table as she starts to speak. "I'm sure you're wondering why I called a meeting. It will become clear soon, but first I want all those present to swear absolute secrecy. What is going to be said must stay secret. It can not leave this room," Daenerys says to all those present. Most look with confusion at Daenerys and me, but everyone swears to stay silent. It will stay secret. Barristan is already used to the secrecy as he was a Kingsguard for years and now a Queensguard. Jorah, well, after the argument with Daenerys, he is doing everything he can to follow the commands of Daenerys. Missandei and Grey Worm owe their freedom to Daenerys. Their loyalty cannot be questioned.

Daenerys is pleased by the commitment of those present, she looks briefly at me and then to the other once again. "First of all, I am carrying the child of Alex. Therefore, the marriage will be sped up to make the child legitimate and recognized," she says. "Congratulations, Your Grace. I am happy for the both of you," Barristan says. Jorah nods in agreement. "I wish you a healthy and strong child, Khaleesi," Jorah says. "Thank you, I'm grateful for your support. However, this leads me to the point that must remain secret at all costs. Alex?" She says while turning to me.