Baelon II Velaryon is the son of Rhaenyra Targaryen. Just like his mother he was a strong willed dragon rider. Built for the clouds and forged for fire. He was meant for greatness. But the legacy of his family weighed heavily on his shoulders.
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。.✦ ☾ Kingslanding. 。.✦ ☾
Baelon stepped through the long halls of the castle, avoiding the stares of the Lords and ladies. He also continued to ignore their whispers as they gossiped. He knew how he looked, he always knew.
The prince made sure no one saw him when he made his way to a familiar hidden passage. Baelon marches through the thin hall, keeping his hands off the walls. He's learned his lesson previously. These walls kept more than secrets.
Finally, he presses the hidden door and he makes his way into the quiet room. The fireplace had engulfed the room with light and warmth.
Helaena looks up in surprise, her hands halting completely. She was silently embroidering a small blanket. "Baelon." Helaena breaths
Baelon smiles. "I apologize for not coming sooner. I was stubborn and hurt, and you didn't deserve any of it." Baelon admits
Helaena lets the words fill the air before she sighs, "Enough of that, sit." Helaena orders, motioning towards the cushion beside her. Baelon swallows roughly, making his way over and sitting beside her.
"I understand that it may have come to you as a shock when you heard of Arianne being pregnant. I want you to know I have not for one second forgotten about you or Maegor. You are my closest friend, I understand that our relationship was brief, but I value you, greatly." Baelon states earnestly. Helaena smiles, placing a hand on his.
"I am still very much angry, I can even choke you." Helaena states, shocking a laugh out of Baelon's mouth. "But I won't. You're allowed to fall in love, you're allowed to live a wonderful life, but I am upset that you abandoned us. Maegor needed you. Aegon is a sad and miserable drunk, who barely shows up." Helena says
Baelon sighs. "I will do better, I promise." Baelon whispers, gently cupping her hand. "I've heard this promise before, try to keep it this time." Helaena warns
Baelon turns to the children, "Introduce me to your other three, I want to meet my son's siblings." Baelon asks
Helaena smiles, standing and gently dragging Baelon to his feet. The princess guides her former paramour.
"This is Baelon." Helaena whispers, making the prince's head snap up. "You named him after me?" Baelon asks, his hands coming up to cup the back of the boy's head, his fingers spreading through his hair. The warrior was gentle with the child.
Helaena smiles. "We'll technically after the great king Baelon, but yes. I managed to implant the idea into Aegon's head, he was mostly drunk at the time, but he thought it was brilliant. He thought it a direct insult to you. He knows about Maegor, he's a drunk, but he knows deep down." Helaena says
Baelon sighs. "He wanted to rub what I couldn't have in my face. Ha. He's awful I give you that, but brilliant." Baelon scoffs
Helaena meets his gaze, "your not offended?" Heleana asks
Baelon looks up, smiling. "No, despite the ill intent. I wasn't able to name Maegor, this puts me in his life, in your life." Baelon whispers, looking towards his son. "We'll then, I'd like you to meet my daughter." Helaena says, she turns to the young girl. "Baelys Targaryen." Helaena states
Baelon smiles. "It's a beautiful sentiment, keeping the tradition of the twin's names. It's a lovely name for the girl." Baelon says "I didn't pick it, I would've chosen something that would fit her, she doesn't seem like a Baelys." Helaena says sadly, gently caressing the top of her daughter's head.
The young girl looks up, her eyes a gorgeous violet, like her father's. The one good thing he gave her. Baelon watches her, his heart melting as those eyes focus on him, once Arianne gives birth he wants a daughter, a beautiful little girl with his eyes and his wife's hair.
"In many ways I envy you, you have a beautiful family here." Baelon whispers "There's nothing to envy, trust me." Helaena mumbles sadly. Baelon takes her hand. "I will free you, once mother has taken that throne, you will be my sister and I will protect you. You will take a better husband, one that isn't your bloody brother. Maybe a Dornish man, they are very good lovers." Baelon teases, making Helaena chuckle.
"It's a lovely dream, I wish I had many of those." Helaena states
"You gave me a beautiful son, I will make that dream a reality." Baelon says strongly.
Helaena meets his gaze. "Thank you Baelon, for always being there for me, even if it is in small gestures." Helaena whispers, gently reaching over and taking his hand.
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A/N
Okay, I know this was a short little chapter, but I want to get to Aemond and Baelon drama!!!!
Anyway, I wasn't planning on changing the twin's names, but I saw a comment on an earlier chapter and I was like, yeah that's exactly what I want.
So I'd like to shout out: @Ttiger95, thank you for the great idea and I'd like to give credit where it's due.
