Castles Crumbling / Helaena Targaryen/ Taelon Targaryen

20. Lily

There are no roads in life except the ones that you build for yourself. And sometimes, you have to lose your way a little before you know which way you are supposed to go.

Love was not a problem to solve or a choice to make, simply an involuntary feeling that explained human existence. It wasn't contingent on anything, and everyone was capable of giving and receiving it. Words couldn't define feelings but taelon was going to try.

"Have you ever thought of marriage?" Taelon questioned

"Yes." More frequently and recently to a man like you. To you in particular. The only man incould ever- "yes. Yes i would love to get married and have children." Helaena agreed.

Sunfyre glinting golden in the sunlight, looking like a star against the clouds, Dreamfyre in her pale blue colorings almost blending into the sky, and the third one, the colossal green giant that had yet to be claimed.

Taelon looked to Ragnarok. He seemed interested in the new little dragon flying the skies.

"Im afraid my knack for romance isnt the greatest." Taelon admitted turning towards her.

Romance? Helaena thought her eyes growing wider. He was trying to bring romance to their conversation. Of course she got nervous and was going to muck it up.

"Did you know these are Fire lilies? Gloriosa superba." She touched the blossom

"I did actually." Taelon agreed.

"They are spectacular perennials that are becoming increasingly rare in the wild. Which is why the capital and the citadel have them safety and tenderly cared for so they dont become extinct." Helaena went on. She couldnt stop herself. "These dramatic flowers have several common names, such as flame lily, glory lily, or tiger claw even."

"I recall." Taelon agreed fondly, his smile growing wider.

"Fire lilies belong to the autumn-crocus family.... Colchiaceae..." helaena rambled playing with a loose string on her dress. "and are native to tropical regions. You would think dragonstone had many being surrounded by water. Did it?"

"It did." Taelon agreed. "Helaena i adore you and i want to marry you one day." Taelon blurted out. Helaena was sure her heart would burst at the excitement.

She opened her mouth to soeak but taelon sighed shaking his head. Why was he shaking his head? No. Dont do that. She wanted him too.

"I married Calla when she as 14." Taelon remarked. Helaena took a step closer to him she was almost 14. Close enough. "I was a kid myself back then I'm not anymore." he reminded her. "You deserve someone-"

"I don't care about your age." Helaena countered. "I love you."

"A part of my heart will always belong to Calla." Taelon warned.

"And every year we will celebrate her name day, leave her flowers. We will tell the boys stories about her and never let them forget her." Helaena agreed, Taelon wiped at the tears dripping down his cheeks. "I don't want to replace her, Taelon." Helaena assured. "But I love you, you are the only one I could ever love."

"Im a little bit broken Helaena." Taelon countered as she reached for his hand.

"When things break, they're not ruined. Fix them and they're stronger for it. You are stronger."

"You will marry me one day?"

"I would marry you today if you wanted." Helaena assured

"What do you want?"

"I want you. Forever."

Forever sounded nice.