The goodbye letters from Laenys Velaryon
To Rhaenys Targaryen:
Rytsas, muña (Hello, mother)
Shaenya has been in this world for a week and I can feel myself getting closer to my death. My womb aches and I can no longer walk. I cannot see my future anymore. I have a fever, chills and I cannot eat, I am not telling you this to make you sad but to tell you that despite all this I am happy. I am happy to have my Shaenya in arms, to have her look and smile at me and to have her wrap her little fingers around mine. I am happy to die if dying meant I got to have Shaenya. I know what being a mother is like and why you have hated Daemon around me. I know you have always disliked me being married to Daemon and while I am not in love with him I love him. He watches me like a hawk everyday and I know this will hurt him and he will act with his mask on. He even makes sure I eat! Just don't let it harm him too much or our daughter at all. I love you muña. Don't let this envelope you or kepa. Always love Shaenya and make sure this war and Shaenya's death does not happen.
Love,
your sweet daughter, Nys
To Corlys Velaryon:
Kepa, (father)
We have not been the closest a father and daughter should be and that is partly both of our faults but never doubt that I did love you. Do not kill Daemon, please. Shaenya needs him and you might need him too, he is resourceful in a weird way. Rest easy knowing I died happy brining Shaenya into this world. Please do not blame my sweet girl for this. I knew the risks of getting pregnant and I still did it.
Sincerely,
your daughter Laenys
To Rhaenyra Targaryen:
Jorrāelagon raqiros, (Dear friend)
Oh how I long to see your face! I have given birth to a girl and her name is Shaenya. She has almost a full head of dark brown hair with small slivers of silver and the most beautiful purple eyes with specks of the darkest purple. I have not told you but I am a dreamer and I have seen my death and the end to your family. My death is coming soon and yours later. Remember, you don't have to be a son, just be a successful heir. And when the pressure and stares get too much do not run, stay and make your presence and your stature that more harder to detest. That is what is most important. I see the way you and Daemon look at each other and if when the day comes. You have my blessing. Just treat my Shaenya as if she is one of yours. Alicent is our friend, she grew up with you and let's not forget that. The hardest betrayals truly mean nothing when it is only a marriage compared to the life of your children. I love you Nyra. Be happy. Congratulations on being heir and you will be our Queen, I wish I was there to see it but I wasn't because of my hard headed husband.
Love,
Lys
To Alicent Hightower (future Targaryen):
Alice,
There will be a time when you have three children. Aegon, Helaena, and Aemond. I beg of you, please do not let your father run your life. You are the happiest when you are yourself, Alice. Not when he jumps on you and forces you to marry an old man, or despise our friend. Do what is best for your daughter. Do what you wish your father did for you. I love you Alice and I know you do not have to follow the path that the future has set for you. Raise your children to be better and be better. Consider, a betrothment from my daughter to your youngest son. Keep your head up high and I wish you happiness. I will always be here for you, holding your hand.
Sincerely,
Lys
To Daemon Targaryen:
Rytsa doru-borto valzȳrys, (Hello stupid husband)
Do you miss me yet? Remember your promise to love Shaenya no matter what and always humor her. I know you did not and will never love me but do not tarnish my memory for our daughter. You are better than what you lower yourself to and I hope you can prove that to our daughter because one day she will notice. I will miss you, Daemon. Beware of big green beasts and one eyed men.
I will see you when you get here,
Laenys Velaryon
To Shaenya Targaryen:
Naejot ñuha dōna riña, (To my sweet child)
Never doubt that I love you and never think that you killed me. I died happily to bring you into this world. Your father has saved some papers with some things I dreamed of the future that will stop a war from coming. You will do great things and stop great things. I will always remember your beautiful tan skin and doe eyes. I love you my sweet sweet girl. I wish I could be there to see you talk and take your first steps, get married, and have your first child but I will be there in spirit. I will always be here no matter what. You could never disappoint me and I will never forget you. I will see you.
Aōha muña,
Laenys Velaryon
To Laena and Laenor Velaryon:
Jorrāelagon mandia se lēkia, (Dear sister and brother)
Laenor never be sorry for being who you are. You are beautiful just the way you are. I know what your future is like and I want you to know that you will not let us down for it. Just be happy. You could never let your big sister down. Being the heir to Driftmark might have some big responsibilities but you will always have people to lean on never forget that. I love you. Laena, there will come a time when you will marry Daemon and I just want to say it is okay. Don't worry, I just want to see you happy. You are a beautiful girl and you will be a beautiful woman and I will be so proud to see what you become. A great dragon rider and mother. I'm sorry I won't be there for these next big events but I love you both and I will always be here.
Sincerely,
Your big sister Nys
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in vain ── house of the dragon
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