The Sea Dragon (House of the dragon fanfic)

15: Daemon

One year later

Dealora P.O.V 

A year has passed now, Rhaenyra has gone on her tour looking for a husband of her choice.

Viserys has grown close to Heleana and Aegon, spends nights reading to them or walking with them, I too have gotten closer with Viserys, we've become close friends.

Alicent and I have as well secretly tried to look for a husband for Rhaenyra and a lot of gentlemen want the dear Rhaenyra as their "Queen" as they all said. Ravens has been come from Ser Criston, they was sailing home.

"Alicent, Rhaenyra is back and as we thought, no husband" I said looking out of the window but just as she was about to answer, I heard the screeching of a dragon, I looked up and saw a red long necked dragon.

"Daemon" I thought to myself "Daemon's back" Alicent stated, I turned around, walking towards the couch, I sat down next to Alicent "Alicent, you and I both know that with Daemon comes trouble" I said and sighed.

3rd person P.O.V

A crowd was drawn in the throne room, King Viserys standing in front of the iron throne, guards stationed up front with Otto. Daemon walks into the room holding a sward and wearing a make shift crown made of sticks and thread. 

As Daemon walks down the space, Rhaenyra follows through the crowd but he stops when he the guards draw their swards. He looks up at Viserys pointing the sward at him "Add it to the chair" he said and drops the sward on the floor and moves back.

Ser Harrold picks up he sward, "You wear a crown. Do you also call yourself King?" Viserys asked sarcastically "Once we smashed the Triarchy, they named me  'King of the Narrow Sea' " Daemon answered plainly, Viserys smiled slightly "But I know that there is only one true King, you grace" he continued.

Daemon bent down on one knee and lowered his head taking the crown from his head offering it to Viserys "My crown and Stepstones, are yours" Daemon said, Viserys smiled then looked to the door "Where is Lord Corlys" he asked curiously "He sailed home, to Driftmark" "Who holds the Stepstones" Viserys asked becoming worried "The tides, the craps and 2000 dead Triarchy corsairs, staked to the sand to warn those who might follow" Daemon stated.

Viserys walked from the iron throne down to where Daemon was kneeling and took the crown from his hands not saying anything and no one dared to speak. "Rise" Viserys finally said and Daemon stood up, Viserys brings Daemon into a hug and everyone erupts into applause.

Dealora's P.O.V

With all that was happening in the thrones room I stayed in my chambers with Alicent and the children, suddenly Viserys enters the room, Alicent stands "Your grace" she says and walks out with Heleana and Aegon "Darling wife, Daemon has returned from the Stepstones and a fest will be held I want you to join us." he says and takes hold of my hand and leads me out the room.

At the Godswood are people talking food is being served, we approach where Daemon is standing "Ahh brother, I see you are already comfortable, you do remember Dealora, my wife" Viserys says still holding onto my hand. "Yes, brother but I was not aware you were married" Daemon answers and kisses my hand, I gave him a tight lipped smile.

"Perhaps a tourney should be held" Daemon suggested jokingly "This is our chance. He would venture off, abroad, winning tourneys" Viserys informed me but Daemon shook his head "No, no, no, no, no, no, I will not revisit this debate, you were always mothers favorite" Viserys said having maybe too much too drink. Rhaenyra approaches us, I turned too her with a tight lipped smile and turned back to the conversation.

"Our mother, she has no regards for customs and traditions, rules. And I , sadly, was no great warrior" Viserys said "Congratulations on your victory" Rhaenyra spoke up and Viserys looked at her very annoyed, I rubbed the side of his arm soothingly and Rhaenyra rolls her eyes. Viserys takes another sip of his wine, I took the wine from his hand, he tries reach "Maybe that's enough for you" I said and placed it down on a nearby table. "Perhaps Daemon would like to see the new wine we were given, Viserys" I suggested, they looked at each other and erupted into laughter "Daemon has no interests in that, Del" Viserys said, I felt extremely embarrassed for my suggestion. "I'd like to see them" Rhaenyra said surprisingly and saving me from even more embarrassment, "Then you should not deprive yourself" Viserys replied seemingly still upset with her, "I shall enjoy it alone then" she replied, she knew he was upset and walked away.

My eyes followed to where she was going and she sat at a nearby couch, most likely upset, "If you'll excuse me" I said and Viserys nodded his head. I walked over to where Rhaenyra was sitting and sat down next to her, "The tour did not go well, did it?" I asked already knowing the answer "I endured it for as long as I could" she replied plainly. "It must be horrible having every nobleman in the kingdom after your hand" I jokingly replied trying to lighten the mood, somehow I knew it wouldn't work. "You have a privilege to have a choice to whom you marry, some woman don't have that, Rhaenyra, your very lucky" I said moving to a more serious note.

"Those men just want me for my name and Verlaryon blood for offspring" Rhaenyra explained trying to prove a point, "I think its rather romantic" I said and moved closer towards her "How romantic it must be to be trapped inside a castle and made to squeeze out heirs" she said sarcastically and I instantly thought of myself, that I was only made out to squeeze out heirs. Rhaenyra noticed my distress and muttered a "Sorry" and took a deep breathe, "How mad is he?" she asked, I thought about it, it wasn't only anger he was feeling but disappointment too; "Viserys went through great effort to arrange your tour. He is... frustrated. But I am glad you are home" I said and softly smiled at her.

"I only have a few friends lately, its only Alicent and I. I'd like to believe I'm still the Lady Dealora, but all everyone sees me now is 'The Queen' " I said trying to explain what and how I'm feeling, that this was never my choice and that I truly miss her. "I missed you too" she said, maybe she knew how I was feeling, she held onto my hand and it felt good knowing I had my friend back.

Rhaenyra had gone to visit Syrax and i was left alone, I saw Daemon standing by the Weirwood tree and walked towards him. "Daemon" i said when i was closd enough, "Your grace" he said, "You may call me, Daelora, Dasmon" i said and shook my head.

"You married my brother" he said and sighed, "I was not aware anything i did was of your concern" i said and raised a brow. "Well you could've told me" he said, "Like you could've told me about Stepstones" i said amd scoffed. "You know now" he said, "And now you know im married"

He rubbed my cheek as he usually did and walked past me. I turned and followed him to the cake table, "Why have you returned, you seemed so content on Dragonstone" i asked, he must surely have a good reason for his return, "I missed home" he said and sat down on the couch.

"You love a good adventure, or are you now more mature?" I asked sarcasticly, "You have matured well this past four years, Dealora" he said and smirked.

"I only feel sold off and made for heirs, giw is that mature?" I asked raising a brow. "There are worse things to be sold for" he said and i rolled my eyes.

"Marriage is all politics, you were right, a death sentence for woman" i said, he handed me his wine and i took a sip. "If that were true, i would be rid of  my bronze bitch ages ago"  he said and laughed.

"Your wife is fortunite, you haven't put a child in her"  i said and swiveled the wine around. "I doubt anything will grow inside her" he said and i laughed.

"I missed you" he said and offered me a small smile, "And i you" i said and smiled softly back at him.

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