𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 • Jacaerys Velaryon

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓: 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥

Sunrise came quickly, the Princess's youngest children were already on the boat with their handmaiden and wetnurses. Renva and Princess Rhaenyra were talking about the details of your wedding, and what was to be expected from a traditional Valyrian wedding. Cregan watched as the elder Princes made their way to the boat with Daemon, all in what he could only assume were riding leathers for their journey. Spotting her husband Rhaenyra excused herself and made her way over to them discussing the preparation Daemon would have to do once he reached Dragonstone. Traveling by dragon was faster than by water, the boys would reach Dragonstone a full day ahead of the boat. Renva walked up to her brother who looked to be on edge.

"Are you alright?" Cregan looked down to his sister.

"I should be asking you that question dear sister." "I am perfectly fine dear brother, I do not regret my decision." Renva glanced at her betrothed who was in an elated conversation with his brother. "I wish you had more time." Cregan said while pushing a strand of his sister's hair back out of her face, a habit he took from his mother before her passing. "You always say you wish for more time, for yourself and for others. But you don't ever truly live in the time you have dear brother. I fear you are trapped in your past." Cregan swore his sister knew him better than he knew himself. "You do have a way with the words Renva." "Well someone in our family has to be wise, and it sure isn't you or Ranvir." Renva giggled at her brother's reaction to the joke.

"I believe it is time to go." Rhaenyra spoke, breaking the conversations that were taking place. "I shall see you three back at Dragonstone." She turned to her sons first placing three chaste kisses on their temples. Renva yearned for that maternal comfort that she so desperately lacked, after a brief goodbye to her husband, Rhaenyra boarded the boat. Cregan gave a curt nod to the three Princes standing on the dock as he followed behind Rhaenyra onto the boat.

"I hope your travels are kind, Lady Stark." Lucerys was the first to step to Renva giving her a small bow, "Oh Lucerys no need for such formalities, we will be family soon." Renva entrapped Luc in a hug which he was hesitant to reciprocate. When the two separated Renva gave him a warm smile to show everything was alright. Lucerys turned back towards Daemon as Jacaerys stepped forward.

"I shall see you in two days' time. I hope the seas will be kind to you all." Jacaerys said, taking Renvas' hands in his own. "I hope the skies are calm during your travels, I don't know much about flying but I can assume it isn't ideal to fly through a storm." Renva gave his hands a gentle squeeze. The two looked in each other's eyes for a moment before breaking out in small giggles. "I shall let you go so the boat doesn't leave without you." Renva pulled Jacaerys into a hug, she felt him give her a tight squeeze back before the two separated.

"Prince Daemon, I wish you luck leading these two home on dragonback." Renva gave the Rogue Prince a sly smirk,

"It will be challenging but it is my duty to my wife." Daemon smirked as he watched Renva walk onto the boat. Once aboard Renva turned and gave Daemon a small salut, which caused the two boys to jokingly retaliate. "I shall see you all soon!" Renva spoke as she went into the quarters where the rest of the passengers were waiting.

Once inside Renva glanced around, seeing her brother and the Princess in discussion about the wedding, Renva made her way to the three young children. Their wetnurses and handmaiden sitting close by to attend to them if they needed anything. Sitting on the ground next to them Renva took notice that the two younger boys were playing with wooden toys shaped into dragons and knights. Joffrey was sitting with his younger brothers with a sour look on his face, not participating in their game. "Are you alright Joffrey?" Renva spoke softly so as to not disturb anyone. Looking down at his lap he fiddled with a wooden knight, "Are you going to take Jace away from us?"

Renvas heart broke at the young boy's words. Renva placed a gentle hand upon his knee, the motion made Joffrey look up at her. "I will never take your brother from you, after all I'm leaving my family to come live with you all. Which I think will make you my new brother." Renva spoke trying to calm his fears, "I get to have a sister?" Joffrey's eyes lit up, his slight outburst alerting Rhaenyra and Cregan to your conversation. "I would love to be your sister if you would take me Prince Joffrey." Renva bowed her head to the young boy slightly playing. "I want to be a knight and fight for my mother." Joffrey spoke with certainty, "Oh my apologies, then should I say Commander Joffrey of the Queen's Guard." Renva bowed as Joffrey let out a small laugh. "You'll do." Joffrey said and turned to his brothers to play.

"You will make a fine mother someday, Renva. I just wish mother were here to see it." Cregan spoke to his sister with a slight tear forming in his eye at the memory of his mother. "I have you, and Ranvir and father. That's all I need." Renva then turned her attention to the young boys as they waved another toy in front of her as a way of asking her to join them.

"You and your father raised her well, you both should be very proud." Rhaenyra turned towards Cregan. "Thank you, your grace, she is the best of House Stark." Cregan looked on with admiration at his sister's caring nature. He knows however she needs to be more than caring when he leaves her with dragons.