Song of Ice and Fire

We Light the Way

Y/n POV

I was on the boat as Allyria was back at the Red Keep with our son as it was confirmed by the maesters that she is pregnant again making my uncle rejoice at the news. Uncle, Rhaenrya and I are sailing to Driftmark so uncle can talk to Lord Corlys about a betrothal between his son and Rhaenrya. I saw uncle puking overboard with his new hand Lord Strong by his side. I always love the sea since I was young, I would imagine my many adventures all over the world visiting new places, meeting new people. I looked forward and see Driftmark getting close as Rhaenrya and Ser Criston Cole were next to each other on the other side of the ship looking at Driftmark as I kept a close eye on Ser Criston.

Some part of me doesn't trust Ser Criston Cole, not much anymore after Rhaenyra told me that he is in love with her. He's too close to my little dragon. After a while we were on land at Driftmark. Me, uncle Viserys and Rhaenrya went in the carriage and rode to the castle where Lord Corlys and Lady Rhaenys live with their son and daughter, Ser Laenor and lady Laena. It was quiet between the three of us. Once we made it to High Tide we got out and see Ser Laenor practicing with Ser Joffrey. They both stopped and bowed to uncle Viserys with respect. I stood next to Rhaenrya as I noticed the absence of Lord Corlys. "Where is Lord Corlys? He should be here to receive the king." Lord Strong asked Laenor.

Just then Lady Laena came out and greeted us. "Welcome to High Tide, your grace." Laena greeted and bowed to him. "What is the meaning of this, lady Laena? Is this how House Velayron greets its king?" Lord Strong asked her. "My father has but just returned from his long journey and he hastened to the Hall of Nine to await your grace's arrival." Lady Laena explained to him. "Let's just get on with it." Uncle Viserys said as we all walked in. The guards allowed uncle Viserys and Lord Strong while we wait. Laena grabbed Rhaenrya as we walked away with her. "Come cousins. Let us discover what might be has for breakfast." Laena said to us.

We spent some time together getting to know Laena before I saw uncle Viserys walking to me with a sad expression on his face while Rhaenrya walks with Laenor along the beach. "Y/n, I have some sad news regarding to your mother, Rhea Royce." Uncle Viserys said making me confused. "What about my mother, uncle?" I asked him. "Your mother has passed. Died of a hunting accident." Uncle said sadly. I looked down sadly, I've only known my mother for three years but it felt as if I known her my whole life. "What's going to happen now, uncle?" I asked him. "You have to take your place as Lord of Runestone, everything will be explained to your cousin from your mother's side. He will guide you." Viserys explained to me.

"When will I leave for Runestone?" I asked him. "After Rhaenrya and Ser Laenor are wedded, you, your wife and your son will go to Runestone to take your place as Lord. Your son Aerys will be your heir." Uncle Viserys explained to me. "Thank you, uncle." I said sadly. He patted my shoulder softly before leaving me alone. I'm now the new lord of Runestone, it feels weird calling myself a lord. Once everything was confirmed for a betrothal we sailed back to KingsLanding. I leaned on the rails of the ship thinking about my mother how she was so nice to me even though I was father's daughter that she despise.

I looked over and see Ser Criston talking to Rhaenyra. I kept my distance as I see Criston trying to convince Rhaenrya to run away with him and then see Rhaenyra reject him as I smiled as she walked away from him and came up to him. "You alright, my love?" Rhaenrya asked me. "Just found out from your father that my mother died over a hunting accident. I'm now the new lord of Runestone." I told her. "But I heard she knew that land like the back of her hand, there was no way that it was an accident." Rhaenrya said. "Yes, I believe she was murdered. And I know who did it, my father. He always talks about how much he hated my mother and how he never wanted to marry her. The only way to get rid of her for good is to kill her." I explained to Rhaenrya.