Visenya Targaryen

Chapter Twenty Seven

We had travelled to Kingslanding by ship the next morning, arriving just before the evening had come. We had a small welcoming party that included mother, grandfather, and some servants that took our things to our chambers. I stepped out of the carriage and made my way to my mother. Her eyes widened as she saw me, " Visenya?" " Mother.". I smiled, pulling her in for a hug.

Mother pulled back and smiled, her hands on my swollen belly. " You have grown so much these last few moons.". I chuckled. " Yes, the maester says I have grown big for my first.". " You are beautiful, my dear, absolutely glowing.". Grandfather smiled at me. " Thank you, grandfather.". I smiled at Otto. " How is Father?". " His condition has worsened. It could be days or weeks until he takes his final breath, which is why I summoned you all to say at least a final goodbye.". I nodded my head. " Can I see him?" " Not right now. The maesters gave him some strong medicine that would help him sleep. But you can see him tomorrow, I'm sure he would love to see you.".

Mother turned to Rhaenyra, " It is late. Dinner has been prepared for all of us if you would like to settle in your little ones and join us.". " Of course, the children can follow you to dinner, and Daemon and I shall meet you there.".

We all followed mother and grandfather to the main hall for dinner. The last time we were here, Aemond had made a fuss.

I walked through the doors and smiled when my eyes fell to Heleana. " Sister, I have missed you.". I smiled, hugging her tight. " It is good to see you are safe.". " Our nephews and cousins return!" Aegon laughed. " Drunk again, brother?" I asked, stepping away from Heleana and turning to Aegon when my eyes spotted Aemond standing beside him.

Aemonds eye stared at me. His lilac iris was travelling down my body and landing on my belly as I held it. " You have swollen nicely, Visenya.". " Thank you, Aemond."  I smiled, thankful when Jace was suddenly by my side. " How has the babe been?" Mother asked as she guided us towards the table.

" Stressful.". I smiled. " The babe refuses to let me sleep. The maester has advised me to take a tea and hot bath before bed every night so it might relax them.". "The first babe is always the hardest to carry. Has the maester made any predictions yet?" Mother asked. We all sat down at the table, and I smiled, " The maester thinks I carry a son.". Mother smiled. " A son, a strong heir.".

I couldn't help but glance at Aemond, and as I thought, he didn't look happy. " Have you chosen any names yet?" Grandfather asked. " We are still deciding, but we were thinking if it is to be a son, we would call him Rhaegar, and if it happens to be a daughter, we were thinking Viserra.". " Rhaegar? Hmm, a strong name.". Grandfather smiled. " A strong name for a future King."  I smiled, holding Jacaerys hand.

" You haven't got long left till the birth.". Mother smiled. " I can be there for you if you wish.". " I'll be alright, mother. I'll have my maidens to help, and Rhaenyra offered to be in the room with me as a comfort.". " It isn't so bad.". Heleana spoke up. " The labour can be long and painful, but once the babe comes out, the pain subsides.".

" Forgive our lateness.". Rhaenyra smiled as herself and Daemon came in and sat down. " So what did we miss?", " Nothing, we were just discussing Visenya's pregnancy." Mother smiled. " She is glowing, is she not?" Daemon smiled." I often find myself holding her belly when he kicks, offer her some comfort if I can.". " Daemon is quiet taken with Visenya. He has grown rather protective of her.". I smiled. " The favour goes both ways. He does, however, find it amusing to irritate me before he offers up his help.".

I gave Daemon a cheeky smile before taking a sip of my water. " It is amusing.". He chuckled, " It sometimes feels like I have a third daughter I never knew of.". I rolled my eyes. Everyone began getting caught up in their own conversations. Laughing and smiling, filling the room up with such joy as we ate.