The Sea Dragon (House of the dragon fanfic)

29: Stark

One years later

Within the last year, Aegon and Elia had welcomed their first son, Baelor Targaryen, at only 1 month, the King has requested a tourney be held in his honor.

The Kings first born son having a son was worth celebrating, Aegon on the other hand thought otherwise.

Viserys invited every great house from North to South. He mostly expected Rhaenyra to attend but had not.

As everyone gatherer to the large balcony, I was greeted by Rickon Stark of House Stark, "Your grace" Rickon said and bowed.

"Lord Stark" I said, and noticed Rickon's eldest son, Eddard, of four and ten, smiling at Helaena.

I smiled to myself as I watched them be seated, I thought of a marriage between the two but quickly pushed the thought aside at the arrival of Viserys.

"Thank you all for attending this tourney..." Viserys erupted into a coughing fit and I helped him sit down and I nodded my head.

"I do apologize for my husband, he is quite unwell. But to do fret, today if a day of celebration. My eldest son, Prince Aegon and his wife, Princess Elia, had been blessed with a beautiful and healthy son, Baylor Targaryen" everyone applaud.

"May the tourney begin" I finished and sat next to Daemon, I held onto his hand and watched as Rhaena and Helaena were conversing with each other.

They looked like the perfect sister's, smiling and gigling with each other, thought of Helaena marrying Eddard came back and I couldn't help but ask Daemon.

"Daemon?" I whispered, "Yes, love?" He whispered back, his husky voice sending shivers down my spine.

"I have thought... Perhaps I could propose a marriage between, Helaena and Lord Rickon's son Eddard, ally ourselves with the North if Rhaenyra may start war for the throne" I whispered.

"If Rhaenyra were to start war for the throne, we will need as much allies, and with House Stark, the North will follow"

I thought about Daemon's word and finally had come to a answer. "Come" I told Daemon and walked past everyone.

We reached Criston Cole, the new Commander of the CityWatch, "Lord Commander" I said with a smile.

"Your grace" he said, "Please inform Lord Stark to meet me and the Hand in the Garden, thank you" I said and walked off, Daemon trailing behind.

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Daemon and I stood for five minutes until Rickon finally joined us, "Lord Rickon" I said as I straightened my back, "Your grace?" Rickon questioned clearly confused.

"I have a few questions" I said and I motioned Rickon to walk with us, "Tell me of your son, Eddard" I said offering a polite smile.

"Eddard? Well he is a quiet boy, he loves the flowers, although he does now see much in the North due to the cold weather and he is a good swordsman" Rickon informed me.

"So he is perfect for marriage" Daemon stated becoming very impatient, I sent him a glare and turned back to Rickon, "Marriage, the boy is but two and ten, too young for marriage" Rickon chuckled.

"Well marriage but be brothel, marry my daughter, Helaena, and your son, Eddard, when they come of age" I smiled, hoping that he accepts.

"Your honor me, my queen. It would be my pleasure to marry my son to your daughter" Rickon said cheerfully. "Well, then it is settled, Helaena and Eddard will marry after the winter."

××××

We turned back to the tourney just someone won, "I do hope that everyone is enjoying the tourney, I have wonderful news, the Kings and I's daughter, Helaena, will marry Lord Rickon's son, Eddard. After the winter" I said and everyone erupted into applauds.

I looked down to Helaena whom shyly waved at Eddard whom had a small smile on his face.

××××

As House Stark stood across the hall and House Targaryen and Velaryon on the other side, I felt happy that daughter were to marry someone won she loved.

Helaena and Eddard would walking the gardens conversing about flowers and insects, they found they had more in common than they thought.

We heard the doors open and saw my beautiful daughter and on her brother walking he down the path. Eddard couldn't keep his eyes off her. Her beauty and smile lighting up the room.

"We stand here in sight of gods and men to witness the union of man and wife. Let it be known that Eddard Stark of house Stark and Helaena Targaryen of house Targaryen are one heart, one flesh, one soul. Cursed be he who would tear them asunder."

"In the sight of the Seven, I hereby seal these two souls, binding them as one for eternity.Father, Smith, Warrior, Mother, Maiden, Crone, Stranger" they say in unison.

"I am hers and she is mine, from this day until the end of my days"

"I am his and he is mine, from this day until the end of my days"

"And with this kiss, I pledge my love"

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