Rise of the Dragons- Aemond fanfic

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On the way back we are silent next to each other on the horses. I look at him admiring Aemond. He sits tall and strong on the horse. He gazes at me and I turn my face away blushing. I really don't know what feelings I have for him. I have to find a husband and go back to Dragonstone. And he must find a wife. When we arrive at the castle I jump off the horse and hear voices behind me. Turning around I spot my brothers and a lot of guard coming under the front gates. In the middle there is Vaemond Velaryon, Corlys's brother. He walks toward the castle and looks over at my brothers and me with a disgusting look on his face. I feel Aemond behind me and when Vaemond disappears into the castle I turn to my brothers.

-Why is he here? He should be in Driftmark.- I ask not understanding the situation.

-He wants to take it from me.- Luke replies with anger.

-Well he can't do shit.-Jace laughs to my reply.

-The king is not feeling well, and today Otto has the power while the king is resting, you know they are not much on our side.- He barked and glared behind me.

-We should go, they are going to discuss this and we have to be there.- Luke chanted and I just nodded.

Turning around I meet his face. He looks down at me. He shuts his eyes and stepped away for me to go. Without a word I went straight to my room and had a shower. Vaemond can't take Luke's inharitance. I pick out a dress and braid my hair. Walking to the throne room I spot my family on the right side in front of the Iron Throne. The green family, stands on the left Aemond, Aegond and Helaena and in front of them is the queen, Otto is sitting on the throne. I raise my eyebrowns in suprise, seeing Otto on the throne it's like a nightmare. Vaemond is in front of Alicent facing the throne. Behind them are just people standing and chatting. Otto looks up and claps together his hands.

-Finally Rhaenerys you are here, so we can start.- Everybody looks at me and I force a smile on my face awkwardly walking to my family. My mother smiles at me and puts her hands around me shielding me from the eyes of the people. I'm glad, she knows I hate when the attention is on me. I look over at Aemond and he is looking me with an intense gaze. 

-So today we have to discuss who are going to be the rightfull ruler of Driftmark. Vaemond please tell me your side.- Otto smiles still sitting on the throne. Vaemond steps forward looking over at us.

-We all know that I'm the rightfull heir of Driftmark. I live there. I take care of the place while my brother is sick and try to recover from his battles.

-My son is the grandchild of Corlys Velarion, he is the son of Leanor Velaryon.- My mother interrups pushing me behind her next to my father and brothers.

-Princess Rhaenyra please let's hear out Prince Vaemond. After that you can tell your side of opinion.- Otto calmly replies. In that moment the doors open and the king walks in. In slow steps he walks over to the throne but my father helps him sitting on it while Otto walks next to Alicent. 

-Rhaenys you know sir Corlys the most. Please tell us who he wants to rule Driftmark.- The king says in a raspy voice. His state is looks like getting worse. Rhaenys steps forward.

-Yes my King, my husband told me he wants Prince Lucerys to be the ruler of Driftmark after his death.-She replies and walks back to her place. I gaze over at Vaemond and he is furious. He walks over to us and stands in front of my mother. 

-The true, unimpeachable blood of House Velaryon runs through my veins- Vaemond says in front of Rhaenyra, Daemon, Luke, and everyone else.- That is no true Velaryon, and certainly no nephew of mine- He says to my brothers face. Viserys replies.

-Lucerys is my true-born grandson. You are no more than the second son of Driftmark.- Vaemond is red from the anger and looks over at us again, pride gets the best of him. 

-I refuse to end my house by these....-Vaemond wants to say something but stops.

-Say it.-I hear my father voice say it with a smirk in his tone.

-Say it out loud.- He says again calmly.

-Bastards!-Vaemond shouts loud and clear.-Her children are bastards! And she is a whore.-  Vaemond spits at my mother. I start to lunge at him but somebody holds me back. 

-Stop it.- I hear Jace's voice. Viserys stands up to defend my mother.

-I will have your tongue for that. - Viserys says. And in a glipse of moment I see Vaemond head split in two.

-He can keep his tongue.- Daemon declares after cleaning off his sword. I smile and look over and see the horrified look on Alicent and Otto's face. Aemond is smiling and Aegon just looks suprised. Healena covered her ears in panic and turned away. After that me and my brothers walk out and get ready for dinner. This little thing back there went pretty good. Vaemond is dead so my brother doesn't have to worry about any trouble to be the heir of Driftmark. 

I change my dress to a more formal one and put on my tiara that Aemond got me. I look into the mirror and approve my look. Walking to the dining room I see my mother and Alicent are sitting on the sides of the king. My father sits next to my mother and Otto sits next to the queen. Aemond takes place on the head of the table next to Otto and Healena. My brother Luke sits in front of Aemond on the other head of the table. Next to him is Jace, an empty chair and Aegon. I sit down between them smiling. The king says a toast and my mother is the next standing up.

-I love my father, but I must admit that no one has stood more loyally by his side than his good wife. She has tended to him with unfailing devotion, love, and honor. And for that, she has my gratitude and my apology.- Mother says. 

Alicent returns the good gesture and raises her cup to her. 

-You will make a fine queen.- Alicent tells my mother. I raise my cup with the others. Jace gets up from the table and asks Helaena to dance. While they dance we eat and talk about things. I talk to Aegon about betting on dragons and look over to Luke hearing him laughing. He looks at Aemond while he has a pig in front of him. Suddenly Aemond stands up with a cup in his hands.

- Let's raise a toast of these two strong boys. Each of them handsome, wise, strong.- he begins but my brother Jace calls him off.

-Stop.- He starts to walk over to Aemond while he turns to his full body towards him.

-Why? It was only a compliment. Do you not think yourself strong?- Jace punches him and I stand up but Aegon catches me by my waist holding me firmly. Luke stands up but a guard holds him too. Aemond pushes Jace away and he falls to the floor. Alicent rushes over to Aemond calming him down. Jace stands up and rushes over to him but my father steps in between them. 

-Aegon.-I warn him and then  Ifeel his grip loosen. I free from the hold and walk over to Jace. My father faces with Aemond who looks over.  He growls and walks out. 

-Go to your room kids.-My mother says and without a word I rush outside. Still seeing him walking in the corridor I follow him.