Midnights // Aemond Targaryen // Aegon Targaryen (2)

30. False Dawn

"A queen?"

"To rule alone?"

"This is rediculous!"

"Aisha Velaryon- Targaryen is the last of the royal family. Her son is of Prince Aemonds seed. She was married to your king Aegon. She has another child on the way. Both her children are true Targaryens." Corlys declared. "She has been leading beside Aegon and Aemond for years. She will be a good queen." Jaehaera was just a child, if she was Maelor or Jaehaerys the people would have agreed immediately. But a girl? Aisha was a woman they still werent thrilled with a woman ruling alone.

"She will." Alicent agreed. "She will rule just and fair with honor and dignity."

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Aisha looked to Jaehaera and Lenny as she finished getting ready. She never wanted this. She just wanted her family. She sat beside them teary eyed. She wanted them all back. She wanted them all back right now.

"Its okay mama." Jaehaera said hugging her. "You are going to do great."

"Thank you Jae," Aisha whispered. "I know your daddy didnt show it all the time but he loved you." Aisha offered. Jaehaera shrugged indifferent on the topic of Aegon. Lenny however did miss Aemond and was confused at first. Lenny moved on as the moons had passed as well but Aishas heart hurt.

She ran a hand over her stomach. It hadnt even been a year since Aemond. Barely two days since Aegon was killed. Yet she was being given the seven kingdoms. Daeron and Criston, Helaena and Maelor...

"Hi sweetie." Aisha turned around as Alicent came in. "Oh honey its okay. You are going to do great. Your father and I are going to be right here helping you." Alicent assured.

"I dont want it. I want them back. I should have killed Rhaenyra and Daemon sooner then we wouldnt be- they wouldnt be- I wouldnt be-" Aisha whimpered out.

"We have all had a stressful few years. You are due to have another dragon of your own soon. That stress wont be good for the baby." Alicent reminded her. "You focus on you and once you are queen we can start making decrees and getting the realms back in order again. Then just focus on you and the babes."

"You make it sound easy." Aisha whispered.

"We survived this long. We will live on." Alicent reminded her. "In their memory. They live on through us. Through Laenor. Through your babe..." Alicent whispered putting a hand on Aishas stomach feeling a kick. "Strong like his father."

"Strong." Aisha choked out a laugh.

"You know what I mean." Alicent countered.

"Im scared. I dont want to do this alone."

"You are never alone." Alicent corrected.

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"May the Warrior give her courage. May the Smith lend strength to her sword and shield. May the Father defend her in her need." Septon Eustace began. ''May the Crone lift her shining lamp and light his way to wisdom." Addam stepped forward the crown in hand. Aegon had named him commander of the guard in his brief reign. 

"The crown of the Conqueror, passed down through generations." Addam spoke as Aisha breathed deeply, her heart still hurt, tears threatened to fill her eyes again... awaiting the crown be placed on her head. ''Let the Seven bear witness: Aisha Velaryon Targaryen is the true heir to the Iron Throne." Addam announced putting the crown on Aishas head.

She stayed kneeling a moment longer, she couldnt find the strength to get up, to continue on, not without Aegon and Aemond. But little Laenor ran up to her offering her a hand.