The Dragon in the North

Meeting and Departure for Winterfell

Shortly after the wedding between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon, which took place in King's Landing in front of the rest of the royal family and many lords and ladies, the two of them went back to Dragonstone to see their little daughter. Even though Laenor was not the little princess's biological father, he loved her like his own.

On their journey back to Dragonstone, they were accompanied by Laenor's sister, Laena Velaryon, and his mother, Rhaenys Targaryen.

While Laenor waited for Rhaenyra with his mother and sister in the throne room at Dragonstone, he prepared them both for what was to come.

"There is something we wish to entrust you with. This secret cannot leave this room, you must promise us that." "Laenor, my child, whatever it is, your secret is safe with us."

"Mother is right, your secret is in safe hands."

The next moment, the door opened, and Rhaenyra stepped into the throne room with a bundle in her arms. "I'm glad we can share this with you. May I introduce to you: Daenys Targaryen. She is our little daughter." "Actually, she is the daughter of Rhaenyra and Daemon, but I promised him I would protect the little one. Over the last few weeks that I've been able to get to know her, I've grown to love her as much as a father can love a child. I hope you understand this and accept her as your niece and granddaughter."

Rhaenyra and Laenor didn't need much persuading, as both women accepted the decision immediately. Of course, it was also a great help that they both fell in love with the little girl straight away.

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A few days after Rhaenys and Laena met Daenys, Rhaenyra made a painful decision.

"Nora, thank you and your family for helping with this." "This really isn't a problem. I, or rather we, understand your fear and my brother swore to help you. There has never lived a Stark who forgot an oath. We will protect Daenys with everything we have and hide her from the eyes of the vipers." "I don't know how to thank you."

The decision to send Daenys to Winterfell with Nora Stark was not easy for anyone, especially not Rhaenyra, who loved her daughter more than anything but would do anything to protect her.

So, the day came to say goodbye. Rhaenys Targaryen and Laena Velaryon also came to wish Daenys a safe journey.

"This is Septa Ona, she will accompany you and teach Daenys everything she needs to know about our origins. Please be careful! Take care of my little girl. I'll come and visit her in Winterfell as soon as I can." The tears that Rhaenyra had been trying to suppress now ran freely down her cheeks and the rest of the family couldn't stop themselves from sobbing. Even though they hadn't known Daenys that long, she had managed to win their hearts by storm.

"I'll tell her all about you and the rest of her family. She'll always know who you are and where she comes from. I'll try to send you a raven as often as possible so you can keep up with her progress. We'll be careful on our journey to Winterfell, even though I don't think anything will happen to us. Those two over there will see to that."

Meraxes and Silverwing watched the scene from afar, unaware of what was happening. But one thing they did know was that their future rider was relaxed and in no danger.

With one last look at the sleeping princess, Nora Stark, Septa Ona and the knights from Winterfell, who accompanied Nora to Dragonstone, set off on their journey to Winterfell. In the sky somewhere above them, the two silver dragons kept a watchful eye on the group and their princess.

One thing was clear to everyone who set off on this journey, no one would harm Daenys Targaryen, because they would do anything to protect the little girl who was sleeping peacefully in the arms of Nora Stark.

I will most likely upload the next chapter towards the end of this week or early next week.