Dragon's roar (House of the Dragon)

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Chapter 12 : "They wanna make me their queen" Castle, Halsey.

'I want you'. This simple sentence ran through Alannys' mind, refusing to let her focus on anything else. She watched as the waves came crashing against the cliffs. The quiet sound always helped ease her before but it was more difficult. Since they came back to Dragonstone, the lady could not help but think about what happened with Aemond. She was not sure what to do regarding it. They were supposed to hate each other but they...flirted ? The Velaryon girl even caught herself, at night, imagining his gaze on her or his hands on her waist and she was ashamed of herself. She should not have him on her mind. Soon, Baela joined her at the top of the cliffs.

"There you are" joked the younger girl.

"Yes, I needed to empty my mind and usually the sound of the waves works quite well."

"And did it work this time ?"

"I don't think so" sadly answered the older woman.

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that" stated Baela with compassion.

"That is alright. I just...I feel so confused now and I..."

They were interrupted when Luke ran in their direction. He seemed anxious and even frightened.

"Baela, Lan' ! It's mother" articulated the breathless boy.

"What ? Is something wrong ?"

"She..she is giving birth to the baby !"

"But, it is too soon" answered Alannys.

The two ladies hurried back to the castle with Luke behind them. The Velaryon girl was absolutely terrified. Rhaenyra was not supposed to give birth so soon. She vaguely heard Luke explain to them that the King was dead. So that was it ; the reason for the early beginning of the labour. The three young people arrived inside the castle and immediately went to the chamber of the Princess. Two guards were standing before the doors. Maids hurried in and out of the room. Alannys decided to enter but the guards prevented her from doing so.

"We are sorry, my lady but the maester said nobody should enter."

"And who, do you think, gives orders to the maester ?! Let me enter that bloody room !" shouted Alannys.

The guards had to physically restrain the lady as she screamed and fighted against their hold. She refused to lose another mother in childbirth. The Velaryon lady had to enter this room. It was the first time Luke saw her that way and he was quite surprised. Even with an explosive temper, Alannys was known for always being in control but then, she lost it. 

Alannys only saw Rhaenyra again at the top of the cliffs, in front of the altar where laid her unborn baby. The young lady was holding Jacaerys' hand as the prince tried to reassure her. She had been a bit shaken by the whole situation, especially the early birthing process. Suddenly, a man crossed the crowd of people reunited there. He reached inside his bag and handed something to Daemon. A crown. The crown of kings Viserys and Jaehaerys. Daemons approached his wife and he crowned her. Alannys realised they were witnessing the birth of a Queen and a new age. However, as she kneeled besides Jace, she could not help but wonder how it would go in the capitol. She was not sure the Hightowers would acknowledge Rhaenyra as their Queen. 

The counsel chamber was full of Lords and the Velaryon lady was not quite at ease, standing besides Baela.

"Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, first of her name, queen of the Andals, the Rhoynars and the First men, lady of the seven kingdoms and protector of the realm" announced Daemon.

Alannys thought her guardian had never seemed so regal before.

"Wine, my queen" proposed Rhaena.

"Thank you, Rhaena. Come."