"Dra-. Dracarys!" Rhaenyras voice echoes through the air as she says the words for Syrax. Syrax walks forward and opens her mouth as she breaths out fire onto the bodies of Queen Aemma Targaryen and the baby Baelon Targaryen who passed only a few moments after the queen.
Julianna stands by Alicent and her brothers. Alicent grips onto Julianna's hand seeking comfort from the younger girl as tears threaten to spill. Julianna gives Alicent a comforting squeeze as she turns to see Rhaenyra trying her hardest not to cry in front of the many prying eyes. Julianna then turns to the king whose grief radiates off of him.
Once the fire dies out everyone makes their way back inside as despite the tragic death of a beloved queen, and a little baby the lord, ladies, and servants must continue as if nothing has happen. As the world will not pause for your grief, so you will have to push through.
Rhaenyra sits in her chambers sobbing into the shoulder of Julianna Strong as Alicent Hightower rubs her back in comfort.
"Shh, it's all right. Let it all out." Julianna's comforting voice soothes Rhaenyra just a bit as instead of sobs she is reduced to sniffles. "It's not fair." Rhaenyra mumbles into Julianna's shoulder.
"I know. I know Nyra." Julianna comforts as Alicent grabs a wet rag to clean Rhaenyra's face. "Why do the Gods have to be so cruel?" Rhaenyra asks as she lets Alicent pat the wet rag around her swollen eyes.
"No one knows why the Gods do what they do. It's a mystery to us small folks." Alicent says as she strokes Rhaenyra's cheek. "Come lets dress you in something more comfortable. You need to rest." Julianna says as she runs a brush through Rhaenyra's hair. Rhaenyra nods and allows her two friends to take care of her and leave her to rest.
Julianna and Alicent stand outside of Rhaenyra's chambers a frown plastered on both their faces as they look at each other with the same sadden look.
Julianna sat with her older brother Larys. They were playing a game together when their father came in. "Larys. Julie." Lyonel says smiling at the two. "Hello father. How is the King?" Julianna asks as she gets up and walks over to her father. "He is as good as he ca be during this time." Lyonel says smiling at his daughter. "How is the princess?" Lyonel asks. "She's devastated." Julianna says. "Understandable." Lyonel says. "Why don't you go out for a bit I would like to speak to your brother about something. Julianna nods at her fathers request bidding goodbye to her brother as she leaves the room to the library.
Time passed as the moon raised. Julianna was making her way to her room from the library when she ran into Alicent wearing a very beautiful black dress. "Julianna, I have a favor to ask of you." Alicent says as she runs over to the slightly younger girl. "Alli, what's wrong." Julianna asks holding onto Alicents hands. Alicent has a sadden look on her face but it wasn't the same look from earlier which worried Julianna.
"Nothing is wrong. Well. My father asked me to do something but, I also promised my brother I would visit him today. So I was hoping you can go to Gwayne's room and inform him I will be unable to see him tonight." Alicent pleads.
"Yes, of course. Are you sure everything is alright you seem nervous." Julianna asks looking into Alicents eyes. "Yes everything is fine. Thank you. Oh and he enjoys sweets if you could bring him any as an apology." Alicent says before hugging Julianna and walking away. Julianna sighs before making her way to the kitchens to snatch some sweets for Alicents brother.
Gwayne Hightower was not very pleased. He was bedridden due to Prince Daemon Targaryen and he was unable to attend the Queens funeral. The only thing he was looking forward to was Alicent coming to visit him. He was hoping she would bring something sweet as the only thing he's been given was porridge and medicine.
A knock in the door causes him to sit up in his bed hissing slightly in pain. "Come in." He calls out expecting his sister only to be met with a girl close in age to his sister with brown curly hair and a small sad smile. "You're not Alicent." He says looking at the short girl. "No. No I am not. Your father had asked Alicent to do something causing her unable to come see you. She asked me to send her apologies." She says raising a plate full of different types of sweets.
"If those are for me, then all is forgiven. Thank you." Gwayne says as Julianna comes in and places the plate next to him. "Of course Ser Gwayne Hightower." Julianna says smiling. "It is late and I best be on my way. I wish you a fast recovery. Good Night." Julianna says walking to the door to leave. "Wait. You know my name but I don't no yours." Gwayne calls out looking towards the her. "My name is Julianna Strong Ser." She answers before leaving. "Goodnight Julianna Strong." Gwayne calls out with a smile.
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