The Song of Ice and Fire {Rhaenyra Targaryen}

Chapter 7

Lyanna presently found herself on her way to the council room, where King Viserys requested her presence. She wasn't sure why, but she was frankly a little worried about it. I mean, just two days ago she had kissed his daughter, now heir to the iron throne. And if that information got out, it would likely ruin her chances of marrying and inheriting the throne.

But she was getting ahead of herself, she was on his council, he probably just wanted her opinion on something. As Lyanna approached the room she nodded at the two guards posted at the doors, and they opened them for her. She said a quick thank you and went through the doors and up the small steps into the large room, now brightly lit by the morning sun.

"Lady Lyanna, how are you this morning?" Viserys asks, meeting her halfway in the room. "I'm well, thank you, how are you? I know things can't be easy right now." Lyanna inquired. "It's been hard, but I'm trying my best, for Rhaenyra." He says smiling sadly. "Which is actually what I wanted to speak with you about," he says leading Lyanna to the table. They both sit down and Viserys continues. "It seems my court have all made their opinions on my daughter becoming heir very clear, but you have not. As the newest member of my council, and a representative of the North, I want to hear your thoughts." Viserys says.

"Well, as you may know, in the North it's not uncommon to see women in positions of power. When Winter comes, men and women alike have to work together to keep families and communities afloat, men and women are all the same in the face of the cold, and those feelings have spread to the rest of the seasons as of late. I think that Rhaenyra will make a great Queen, and once the North sees this, they will support her." Lyanna say's reassuringly. "The North is unwaveringly loyal, once they see Rhaenyra for who she is, they will be supportive." Lyanna says.

"That's good to hear." Viserys says, nodding. "I just wonder how we could make the North see that Rhaenyra is a good fit for the throne." Viserys wonders aloud. "You could have her meet some of the Northern Lords, she's already met my father and they got along well, I'm sure if you had her meet some other Lords, word will spread of her character and she would get more support." Lyanna suggests. "That's a grand idea." Viserys says. "Your father was right, you are gifted in politics." Viserys says.

"I was also hoping to inquire about Rhaenyra's well being, I know you two have gotten close. How is she doing?" Viserys asks concerned. "She misses her mother, of course, and she's still navigating her new role as heir to the iron throne, but overall she's doing well. But I also think that if you two were to connect more, it would help." Lyanna says. "What do you mean?" Viserys asks, listening intently to the Northern girl. "Well, just talk to her, maybe have dinner with her. Just let her know she's not alone in this, that you support and love her." Lyanna says. "Does she not know this?" Viserys asks, worried his daughter thinks he doesn't love her. "No, of course she knows this, I just think she might need a little reminding." Lyanna says, and smiles reassuringly at the King.

"Thank you, truly, Lady Lyanna." Viserys says. "Of course, I shall see you soon for the council meeting." Lyanna says and exits the room. On her way out she sees Ser Harrold on his way in to see the King. He was just this morning promoted to Commander of the King's Guard as Ser Ryam passed late in the night. "Congratulations on your promotion Ser Harrold, I'm sure you'll be a great Commander of the King's Gaurd, I'm only sorry you had to inherit the position in such a manner." Lyanna says to Ser Harrold as they pass. "Thank you M'Lady. And yes, Ser Ryam was a good man. It's a shame what happened." Ser Harrold says to the girl in front of him. "Yes. Well, I wish you luck." Lyanna says kindly. "Thank you Lady Stark." Ser Harrold says and Lyanna nods and they part.

Lyanna was doing well in the complicated society that was King's Landing. She had learned many important things that take most people years to learn about this place, such as always being kind to the servants and guards, for they know everything. But that was just in Lyanna's nature. She made it a point to be kind to everyone she came across, unless it was in battle, then she would not be so kind. Or so she thought, her father never allowed her to be in any battles or real fights, not that there had ever been any. But because of this rebellion maybe she will see a battlefield soon enough.