The Sea Dragon (House of the dragon fanfic)

3: The New Heir

Conversing with the King wasn't as bad as it thought it would be, he spoke about his late wife alot, how he missed he dearly, he spoke about how Rhaenyra will think badly of him now and that he hopes she does not hate him. What surprised me was that he spoke if Daemon too, that he loves his brother dearly and cannot see a future without him.

I sat down under the Wierwood tree and started reading, I heard footsteps approaching, I looked up and saw Daemon approaching, I watched as he walked and sat down next to me. "Histories?" he asked pointing to the book, "Philosophy actually" I said and turned back to the book.

He leaned his back against the tree and took a long sigh, I felt a tug on my hair and noticed Daemon braiding small part of my hair. We sat in silence for thirty second and when he finished the braid I turned around, "Daemon, what is it like being married?" I asked, he has been married for a few years now, he should know.

"Well marriage is supposed to be a blessing but it's only for politics" he said and shrugged. "Oh" I said, Daemon gently rubbed my cheek then placed a stray hair behind my ear, I couldn't help but blush at his touch.

"Dealora" I hears someone say my name, I turned to see my mother standing near the door, I quickly got up and turned back to Daemon, "It was lovely talking to you, cousin" I said, he gave me a smile and I walked off. "Talking to Daemon I see" my mother said, I blushed slightly and just continued walking.

Later that night

I was walking around the halls to the kitchen when I saw a path I haven't seen before, I looked around and saw no one and decided to investigate. I walked through the path and felt the walls narrow in, I realized this was a secret passage within the halls, walked on and saw a crack in the hall. I looked through it and saw the King sitting on the throne, I heard the doors opened and saw Daemon striding to the center.

"Did you say it?" the king asked, what had Daemon said, what had he done, was all I was thinking. "I don't know what you mean" Daemon said, "You will address me as 'your grace', or I will have my kingsguard cut out your tongue" the King said, there was a silence then he spoke again, " 'The Heir for a day' did you say it?"

No one spoke, had Daemon celebrated a death? I watched as Daemon looked down a and shook his head, "We must all mourn in our own way, your grace" he said, "My family has just been destroyed. But instead of being by my side or Rhaenyra's, you chose to celebrate your own rise. Laughing with your whores and your lickspittles!" the king shouted, I gasped at the thought.

"You have no allies at court but me, I have only ever defended you and everything I've given you, you've thrown back in my face" he said, "You've only ever tried to send me away, to the Vale, to the City Watch, anywhere but your side. Ten years you've been King and yet not once have you asked me to be your hand" Daemon shot back at him.

Viserys scoffed, "And why I do that?" he asked, "Because I'm your brother, and the blood of the dragon runs thick" Daemon said, I felt a tear run down my cheek and I quickly wiped it away. "Then why do you cut me so deeply?" Viserys asked, "I've only ever spoken the truth, I see Otto Hightower for what he truly is" Daemon stated, "An unwavering and loyal" Viserys said, "A cunt, a second son who stands to inherit nothing he doesn't seize for himself"

"Otto Hightower is more honorable man than you could ever be" Viserys mentioned, "He doesn't protect you, I would" Daemon said, "From what?" Viserys asked, "Yourself. Your weak, Viserys. And those council of leeches knows it, they all pray for their own ends"

Viserys looked shock as he sat back in his chair, "I have decided to name a new you", Daemon looked flabbergasted, "I'm your heir" Daemon stated, "Not anymore, you are to return to Runestone to your Lady wife at once and you are to do so without quarrel. By order of your King" Viserys ordered.

Daemon stepped forward but the guards stopped him as they drew their swords, I gasped again and made haste to return back to my sleeping quarters.

Later that night, I didn't find it a surprise when Viserys summoned Rhaenyra to his chamber, I sat reading a book, trying to forget the conversation I heard when Rhaenyra walks in, I look up and said "So what did he say?" I place the book down and motion her to sit with me "He showed me his dagger and told me I'm to be his heir"

That didn't not came to me as a surprise, she was his only child after all, "That's wonderful news Rhaenyra" I saying but she doesn't look happy she looks more worried "When will he name you heir?" "Tomorrow" she said sadness clear in her voice "Are you not happy, you'll be queen one day" I said trying to lighten up her mood but I fails miserably "I don't want be queen, I want to fly freely with you and Alicent and only eat cake" she said more happily, the mention of Alicent's name annoyed me, recently I saw her leaving the Kings chambers, Otto probably has the same intensions for Alicent that my father has for me.

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I woke up early the next morning and quickly made my way to the dragon pit, I saw Daemon standing with Caraxes as he rubbed his head, he noticed my presence and motioned for me for come over. I slowly walked closer, Daemon took hold of my hand and placed it on Caraxes neck, I smiled widely as I rubbed his neck, "Where will you go?" I asked Daemon still rubbing Caraxes.

"Away" was all Daemon said, he took hold of both of my hands and kissed them, "We will see each other again" I smiled softly and left.

Hours after, Alicent and I are Rhaenyra helping her into her dress, I made my way to her jewelry box and I came across something I never saw before, I lifted it up "Hey Rhaenyra, where'd you get this?" I asked when she turned she looked a bit embarrassed "Umm well, uncle Daemon gave it to me" she said then turned back to the mirror. I put the piece back but I couldn't help but feel jealous. "You'll make a fine queen Rhaenyra" Alicent said smiling then resting her head on Rhaenyra's should, "Yes, you most certainly will" I said and brought her into a tight hug.

When I got to the throne room I saw my mother and father standing together I made my way to my mother and when she saw me she immediately embraced in a tight hug "Oh Dealora, I missed you so much, Driftmark isn't the same without you" she said letting go of me,I looked up at her "Oh how I missed you too mother, how is Leana and Leanor doing" I said turning to look straight ahead "They have missed you dearly, they talk about you alot" I was about to respond but Rhaenyra came in.

Lords start kneeling and pleading there loyalty to Rhaenyra, "Corlys of house Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark" Mellos said and my father walked up to Rhaenyra and kneeling before her "I, Corlys Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark, promise to be faithful to King Viserys and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra" I couldn't help but think of what he told me in my chambers, Velaryon blood Will sit the throne, Dealora, and You need to make that happen, I forced a smile and looked at Rhaenyra, when my father finished his pledge he retreated back to his post next to my mother but not before we shared a glance and I knew what I had to do.

When everyone finished there pledge King Viserys stood up from his seat and said "I Viserys Targaryen, first of my name, King of the Andals and Rhoynar, and the first men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, do hereby name Rhaenyra Targaryen, Princess of Dragonstone and heir to the iron throne." We all bow our heads to the new heir and the next Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

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