Dragon's roar (House of the Dragon)

Bonus 3

A couple months after Cora's birth

"I think we should not take Cora on dragonback just after she ate" stated Alannys.

"Why do you..."started her husband when he noticed the baby vomit on her riding cloak "Oh, I see. You are right."

The princess climbed off of Vermithor's saddle with her daughter tightly strapped against her. Aemond dismounted Vhagar and they approached the doors of Dragonstone together. Alannys has not been there since the end of the war and it was peculiar to be back with her husband and daughter. They were welcomed by the ruling couple of the castle. Aemond was still tense around Jace and Baela but his wife was so happy to see them that it was worth it. Cora was introduced to Jacaerys before being passed to his wife. Baela stole away her older cousin as they went to discuss in her chambers. There, Alannys could borrow a clean tunic from her friend.

"She is really adorable. You are so lucky" stated Baela as she rocked Cora in her arms.

"Yes, she really is a calm babe but she can still be very lively. She is also quite fond of her father, always seeking him for her nap after she eats" agreed Alannys as she emerged from the changing screen.

"Good. It means that she will have him wrapped around her finger when she grows up. He will do everything she wants."

"If you say so. And you, how are you doing since the wedding ?" asked the princess.

"Well, it has been really enjoyable. Of course, we are still learning to rule the castle and we are adjusting. But I must say that Jace has been...especially affectionate, if you know what I mean" explained Baela.

"Oh, I know about that, trust me. I mean, Cora is proof."

"Well, soon enough Jace and I will have a little dragon as our own proof" confessed her cousin.

"You are...?"

"Yes, but you are the first to know. I learned a few hours ago and I have yet to tell Jace."

Alannys rushed to embrace the younger princess, who had fortunately put Cora down.

"Oh ! Baela, I'm so happy for you !"

The two ladies spent the afternoon planning on how to announce the great news to Jacaerys. When they entered the dining hall, Baela held Cora against her as Alannys followed them.

"What have you two been up to ?" asked Jace.

"I am practising with Cora. I have to be ready soon" answered Baela.

The words struck the prince. He quickly looked up to his wife and sister. The latter wore a knowing smile.

"Soon ? Why soon ?"

"I think that your wife is trying to tell you something" intervened Aemond as his own wife came to sit next to him.

"You...you..." tried Jace once again.

"Yes, Jace. I am with child" confessed Baela.

The night became a great celebration for Baela was bearing the future heir to the throne. The princes and princesses decided to join Kingslanding in the following days to announce the news themselves. Alannys was happy for them. As she put Cora to sleep, Aemond joined her and embraced her from behind.

"What are you thinking about ?" asked the man.

"Happiness. I am happy about this, about our family."

Author's note:
This is the end of this story. I want to thank everyone that read and liked it. I am working on new projects that I hope to be able to share with you soon.