The salty smell of the ocean filled nose as I breathed it in, I missed this, being close to the sea, Driftmark mostly, the place we're headed. Viserys and I haven't spoken, I have separate sleeping chambers now, we don't see each other, the only time we cross paths will be when he visits the children.
"Muna?" I heard Aegon call and tug the skirts of my black and red dress, I bent down to reach his level and held onto his hand "What is the matter, darling?" I asked, Helaena and Aegon was brought, by myself, on this trip to Driftmark, that is still my home and I believe my children should meet their family.
"Helaena" was all he said and pointed to the quarters, I stood up, held Aegon's hand and headed to the nursery. As I approached, their was no wailing or crying, I stepped into the nursery and saw Viserys cradling Helaena, whispering soothing words to her.
I stood their, looking at them, no one noticing my presence and decided to leave at once, as I turned around Aegon tugged onto my hand, I picked him up and quickly left the nursery. Heading for the deck of the ship for air.
It was not long until we finally reached High Tide and we all deboarded the ship, it looks exactly the same from when I was here last. Aegon held onto my hand and I held his. We started walking to the castle, I showed Aegon all the places I used to play, where I rode Vyrax, where I hid away, and it didn't take long before we entered the gates.
I saw Laenor and Joffery dueling and I felt pity for them and how they cannot show their love for each other publicly. They both bowed their heads and I noticed my father was not awaiting us outside. "Where is Lord Corlys? He should here to receive the King and Queen" Lyonel Strong, the new Hand of the King, said but the boys did not answer.
The sound of footsteps approaching caught everyone's attention, Laena descended the stairs, "Welcome to High Tide, your grace" she said and bowed her head, never would I have thought of my own sister having to address me as 'your grace' but here we are. "What is the meaning of this Lady Laena? Is this how house Velaryon greets their rulers?" Lyonel asked, clearly more angry than anyone here.
"My father has but just returned from his long journey and as hastened to the Hall of Nine to await your graces arrival" she said so calmly, I smiled at how brave she had gotten, I missed it, seeing her, seeing all of this, but I hated how close they were and I couldn't even hug them both. "Let's get on with it then" Viserys said and walked ahead, I walked passed Laena and smiled so big my cheeks hurt, I reached out for her hand and she gladly took it.
"How is it being Queen?" Laena asked in a hushed voice as we were walking to the Hall "Hell, I cannot do things I want to, and I'm a mother" I said reminding her of Aegon and Helaena "Aah yes how could I forget, my nephew, you've grown since I last saw you" she said to him and picked him up "So have you sister" I said and smiled.
I held her hand the rest of the walk, never wanting to let go, never wanting to leave her, but when we reached the entrance to the Hall they weren't allowed in, I took Aegon and kissed Laena's cheek and walked with Lyonel. The walk was short but I showed Aegon all the paintings on the hall and the tiny stories behind it. We finally reached the Hall and I saw my father sitting in his chair as always, at least that has not changed.
My father stood up and approached us as we were walking towards him "Your Grace" he said and knelt down before Viserys, "Rise, Lord Corlys" Viserys said and my father dusted himself off. "Be welcome. May i offer you a chair?" he said and looked from Viserys to me, "No need, father" I said and offered him a small smile.
The doors to the balconey flew open to reveal my mother, "Cousin! Oh Dealora" she said and walked towards us, she hugged me so tightly I couldn't breathe "I miss you" she whispered before letting go of me. I watched as she went over to Viserys and held both his hands in hers, his hands were covered by gloves and when she noticed this she frowned, she looked over to me and gave me a small smile.
"Are you well?" she asked him "Very" he lied but she still smiled at him. "I congratulate, Lord Lyonel. I can think of no man suited to be Hand of the King" my father said looking at Lyonel, i turned around to look at him, "That is very kind of you to say, Lord Corlys. His grace has honoured me with this post" he said then bowed his head to me then Viserys.
My mother walked back to me, took hold of my hand and pulled me amd Aegon away from the men. "How is life in Kingslanding treating you, Del?" she asked, i looked down and Aegon tugged on my hand, "Before i answer that question" i said and picked up Aegon "say hello to your grandmother" i said and she took him without argument.
"Being Queen is no easy task, mother. I wish to be here with you and father, Laena and Laenor, even uncle Vaemond" i said, tears threatening to fall. "Oh Del" she said and and wiped away the tears, "All will turn out good, be strong for us, for the kingdom and for your children" she said and hugged me tightly, squashing Aegon in the process. "Munà!" Aegon squealed and we both chuckled, Aegon saw the tears on mh cheeks and wiped them away with his little fingers "Please don't cry munà" he said and hugged me again.
We walked back to Viserys and fathed just as they were discussing the betrothal "I wish propose a marriage, between your son, Ser Laenor and my daughter and heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. To unite our houses again, the last pillars of Old Valyria" Viserys said "You honour both me and my house, your grace. There are certain details i wish clarified, before the princess Rhaenys and I could accept this... generous proposal" my father said, my mother walked away knowing exactly where this was headed, legitimacy.
I walked away not wanting to hear this and joined my mother, "Your father will never give upon his obsession for the crown, he has you on the throne, now he has to let Laenors, not alive, children be Velaryons" she said and drank the rest of her wine "You knew what father did?" she knew father forced me for comfort the king? "Of course i knew, I'm your mother, i just couldn't stop it" she said and held onto my hand.
*****
Viserys was put to bed and Aegon was playing with Helaena, I decided to take this opportunity to fly with Laena and catch up on things here, I had told Laena about the argument Viserys and I had, that he slapped me and made her promise not to tell mother nor father. "Vhagar is quite a large dragon, sister" i told her, admiring the beast as we were walking towards her, "Indeed she is, and large enough to saddle two" she said and i couldn't have smiled wider than i already was. I haven't rode Vyrax in months and i missed doing so. We both climbed onto her and soon after we were in the air, flying around.
"I missed that, I missed you and Laenor" i said as Vhagar circled the castle "I missed you too sister" she said, we finally landed by the coast, we climbed off her and held each other's hand while walking to the castle. When we reached the castle, Viserys was already ready to leave and was conversing with mother and father, Aegon ran over to me and i held his hand, i kissed Laena's cheek and joined Viserys.
"It was wonderful staying here, i do wish this union brings joy to both our houses" Viserys said and walked away, i looked at father one last time and his eyes traveled to the scar on my cheek, i held my head up high and followed Viserys to the carriage.
The entire journey back i stayed in the sleeping quarters, playing with Aegon and conversing now and then with Ser Robbin. The ship docked and we entered the royal wheelhouse, no one spoke the only sound heard was Viserys wheezing. We finally reached home and we all climb out. I stopped and breathed in the air, i turned to look for Viserys when he suddenly collapsed to the ground, i knelt down to him "Viserys? Viserys, wake up" i said but he didn't move, his breathing was slow, "Fetch the Maesters!" Lyonel said to some guards, while the rest carried him to his chambers.
Not long after the Maester came, "His weak, he needs to rest" the Maester said to me and Lyonel, "Dealor...Dealora?" Viserys said out of breath, "Shh, i'm here, you need to rest" i said and sat on the chair, holding his hand "I'm..i'm sorry" he said and fell back to sleep. He apologized, but i do not forgive him, not anymore.
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