Dragon's Sea [Rhaenyra Targaryen] Original story by mfernyny (PAUSED)

EIGHT

The rest of the day had been relatively calm, Laenaera had met with Alicent and the two had talked. Aegon had been introduced to Laenaera and she picked him up and then called him "cousin" and kissed him on her cheek, Aegon was delighted with her.

There was no sign of Rhaenyra but Laenaera trusted that Sir Criston would take care of her, she had spoken to Sir Harwin again and they had both agreed that when they returned to King's Landing he would teach her how to use a sword.

That morning, Prince Aegon had escaped from the septa and had run throughout the camp in search of his "cousin Lenys." The king had been amazed by the interaction and had almost begged Laenaera to stay in King's Landing to keep young Aegon company, she promised that she would think about it.

Alicent had sent maids to fetch her to have breakfast with her and the young Velaryon could not refuse. They talked for some time where Alicent confessed to being nervous and scared about her second pregnancy. Laenaera tried to calm her down but the topic of her baby continued.

"And you already have a name?" The Velaryon girl asked, bringing a piece of bread to her mouth.

"Perhaps, the king insists that if he is a boy he should be called Aemond."

"What if she is a girl?"

Alicent showed a small smile.

"Helaena."

They both smiled at the same time and held hands, Alicent had confessed that she felt very alone as a queen, Rhaenyra did not speak to her and if she did she was reluctant and rude. Alicent had let out some tears at this and Laenaera hugged her in front of everyone, neither of them seemed to care about the labels at that moment, Viserys cleared his throat and looked around indicating that they were in front of everyone, it seemed that It was not appropriate for a Lady to hug the Queen, not even when they had been friends since childhood.

The eldest said goodbye to the young queen and began walking around the camp until she reached her tent, there was still no sign of Rhaenyra. Alicent ordered that a bath be prepared for the young Velaryon at her request, the water was completely hot, smoke was coming out of the tub and it smelled like flowers, Alicent had also ordered that bath salts be added to the tub for better enjoyment. As soon as Laenaera had tried to release her hair, horses began to be heard in the distance. She came out of the tent still dressed and looked at all the scandal there was, almost in slow motion, Rhaenyra walked in front of her covered in blood, her clothes were dirty as was her hair which was also disheveled. The princess walked under the slow gaze of the court and her cousin, Rhaenyra felt Leah's gaze and connected with hers and then smiled. Seconds later the princess disappeared.

Laenaera went back into the tent and sighed, shaking her head with a smile. Rhaenyra liked to put on those kinds of shows too.

"You're so kind to ask for a bath for me, cousin." She listened behind her.