Ice and Fire (Rhaenyra Targaryen x male reader)

The Lord of the Tides

*6 years later*

Most of Eddard's kids have come of age in the past 6 years, except Tormod, Lucerys, Joffrey and the sons he has gotten after his marriage to Rhaenyra. Now that Joffrey is 6 years old, he has recently begun training with his father & brothers & Rieka. Over the last 6 years, Frostfyre & Syrax have gotten kids of their own. 3 fresh eggs were produced by Syrax, the offspring of Frostfyre, The Dyad Dread, one for each of Eddard and Rhaenyra's youngest children, Aegon, Viserys and the unknown baby in the Princess' womb

Midnight has also grown larger, so that he now measures at a height of 12 feet & a length of 16 feet from head to tail. Midnight has told Eddard that this is as big as he's gonna get. Meanwhile, Frostfyre has also surpassed Balerion in size, meaning he's now the 2nd largest dragon in history and the 2nd largest dragon alive

Eddard & Daemon have joined forces to train the kids together. They've all improved to the point that they're now all capable of landing a hit on their father & great-uncle. The Blacks are now a formidable force with profound prowess & immense strength. Their reputation has grown to be the most well-known in the whole known world. Everyone knows that the Blacks are the most powerful of the 2 factions, but despite that, they're making every effort to maintain good relations with the opposing faction

The girls of the family have also learned from Maya how to be cunning & strong, with the skill of appearing frail & helpless

Over the last 6 years, the number of Blacks loyalists has also grown since more people accept Eddard & Rhaenyra's marriage and union than any previous marriage pact ever before

Maester Gerardys has also been assisting Eddard & Rhaenyra in teaching their kids High Valyrian. The only kids that are motivated enough to become better at it are Jacaerys, Beira and Rieka

*On a balcony overlooking Aegon's Garden*

Eddard is standing on a balcony overlooking Aegon's Garden, where Tormod and Lucerys are sparring against each other. Beira walks up to her father from behind as she goes to stand on his left and lean on the railing just like him. Eddard glances at his eldest daughter before smiling and giving her a soft kiss on her forehead

"Father, I'm 16 now." Beira says to him.

"My darling daughter, there will never be a moment where I won't show you my undying love for you." Eddard says to her.

"I know, father. And for that, I'm grateful." Beira informs him. "Not a lot of children get this kind of love from their parents." she explains. "Like..." she drags out.

"Like whom?" Eddard asks his daughter curiously.

"The Greens." she answers.

"That is true." Eddard admits. "That's why we must try to show that we do care about them. In a familial way, that is." he explains.

"Father, would you ever marry me off for political reasons?" Beira enquires.

"Never." Eddard answers. "I want my children to marry the ones they love, no matter what they're standing might be." he tells her. "Especially my daughters." he adds.

"But aren't Jace & Luke betrothed to Baela & Rhaena?" Beira asks her father.

"Yes, they are." Eddard answers. "But the 4 of them are accepting of it. I'm sure Jace & Luke will treat them right." he reassures her. "But you, my Bei... I want you to find the one you want to be with." he says to her. "You may carry the name Stark like me. But you also have Targaryen blood & Velaryon blood in you." he tells her. "Which means that you have the right to get whatever you want." he explains to her.