The dragons bastard

Chapter 3: A marriage of Convenience

It's been 6 months since Alicent left with Bealon to Dragonstone in kings landing Viserys had been raising a army to march on Dragonstone to get Alicent back from Bealon, Rheanrya was in the council chamber as part of her fathers lessons to one day rule Westeros, Otto Hightower in his scheming ways spoke up "sire why don't we make an arrangement with the Greyjoys My youngest Daughter Cathrine Wed the lord of The iron islands Ranger Greyjoy as he would give us support marrying the sister of your wife side" Viserys frustrated "He has my son AEGON YOUR GRANDSON AND ALL YOU CAN THINK ABOUT IS MARRIAGE" Otto went silent as Rheanrya spoke "father lord Otto does have a point" both Viserys and Otto were surprised, Viserys because he thought Rheanrya would be on his side of the argument, while Otto was surprised because they never really got along.

"An alliance with the Greyjoys with Alicents sister could bring them to heal especially since she's your queen" as Viserys thinks for a moment and sighs and looks at Otto "where is your daughter I want to have a look?" Otto moves his fingers at the Guards who open the chamber doors and Catherine walks her Ginger hair was a beauty to behold, her blue eyes were like the ocean piercing into any man who saw her, and she had a fair complexion about her qualities that are from otto's late wife while Alicent inherited his mothers genes and looks but no one can deny Catherine's beauty.

"Your majesty" Catherine says her head looking at the ground, Viserys walks to her "look at me lady Catherine" Catherine looks at Otto he nods and she looks at Viserys "Lady Catherine I have decided to wed you to the Greyjoys the lord Ragnar Greyjoy will be wedded to you, your purpose is to gain his support of our course to help my army's get your sister the queen back do you understand the gravity of this situation" Catherine was taken aback all she heard was horrible rumours of the Greyjoys and the rituals to the water gods and their love for raiding, she looks at the council members and her father nervous but managed to gather strength to help her sister and get her back to king's landing.

"Of course your majesty I understand gravity and will serve you in this marriage" Viserys nodded left with his council members Otto behind the king leaving Cathrine and Rhaenyra alone in the council chamber "umm my sister told me about you in her letters" Rheanrya raised an eyebrow "nothing bad I hope" Cathrine raised an eyebrow completely put off by the question did something happen while I was gone she wondered whatever is was it wasn't her place to interfere "no why?" Rheanrya sighs and shakes her head "nothing important anyway I must be going" Rheanrya started to walk away before Cathrine Hightower could respond she breathed out and exited the Council chamber as well.

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Viserys decided that Rheanrya should Be Cathrines Bridesmaid she did protest but Viserys had none of it, she was on ship on the deck with Catherine, Catherine was looking at the Sea not far was the main iron island Pyke "please gods let my new husband be gentle" Rheanrya heard her prayers and walks up to her "the gods can't help you whatever he is I'm sure he will be decent to you?" Cathrine looks at Rheanrya with fleeting hope before looking back at Pyke with doubt.

When they arrived at Pyke Cathrine looked around with Rheanrya then Cathrines future husband came out "I am Ragnar Greyjoy your royal princess" Rheanrya nodded and turned to Cathrine "this is your bride lord Ranger Cathrine Hightower I hope she is sufficient" Ragnar examined her and could tell she was nervous and apprehensive "do not worry lady Hightower please call me Ragnar" Cathrine nervously looked at him "I'm Cathrine... lord.... Ragnar" Ragnar gave her a soft and gentle smile which eased Cathrine hugely "my servants will take you to your counters I hope they will be for your standers Cathrine and your royal princess" both Cathrine and Rheanrya nodded and followed the servants to there chambers.

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Cathrine and Rheanrya were getting ready for the wedding night Cathrine was wearing a Buetiful sea ocean Dress with pearl's adorned on Her skirt leangh of the dress her Ginger hair layered low showing her hair curls a blue sapphire necklace reflecting her beautiful Blue eyes, Rheanrya was wearing a Red and gold dress reflecting her royal status of the house of Targaryen once ready Cathrine and Rheanrya walked towards the kraken statue by the pear in pkye where Ragnar was waiting Rheanrya handed her over to Ragnar and the septa began "do you Cathrine Hightower take Ragnar Greyjoy to hold and to cherish" Cathrine nervously spoke words "I do" she nervously composed herself "Ragnar Greyjoy do you take Cathrine Hightower to love, protect and cherish" Ragnar held Cathrines cheek for reassurance Cathrine relaxed "I do" they kiss and seal the ceremony.

The banquet in the pkye castles great hall was full of laughter and applause with Ale being spilled all over the place Rheanrya chuckled as the serving women joined in the pleasantry's Ragnar stood up and the crowd in the great hall went silent "firstly I like to thank my vassals around the Iron islands for joining us for the occasion" everyone cheered hear-hear "secondly to my Beautiful bride Catherine who is the new lady Greyjoy!" Everyone cheered with glee and Cathrine had a slight smile for the first since arriving in pyke, "and lastly" he turns to Rheanrya "you have are full support in returning Queen alicent to your Father" Rheanrya nodded and clasped goblets of wine with Ragnar tankard of Ale.

In Ragnars chamber Catherine Hightower in her night gown awaited her new husband to consummate the marriage it's all she's ever been taught by the female tutors her father hired for her in her youth, when Ragnar walked in Cathrine stood up "husband" Ragnar looked at her and sat next to her as she sat back down with him "Catherine I will be heading to war, so I don't think it's wise for us to do this I might be leaving you as a only mother" Catherine looked confused "but I'm ready to be a mother.. Ragnar" Ragnar sighed and looked at her "do you feel Like your ready honestly" Catherine thought for a moment and sighed "no to be honest I'm a little scared" Ragnar sighed and kissed her forehead "for now we can just sleep together till you feel ready, you okay with that?" Catherine nodded and spend there first night together laying in bed, Catherine pondered as Ragnar sleep 'is this really what marriage is?..' eventually she blocked it from her mind and simply went to sleep in there the shared bed she shared with Ragnar Greyjoy.