The Dragon and his Wolf; Cregan Stark

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Baelon rode behind the carriage that held Rhaenyra, Daemon, Jace, Luke, Joffery, Aegon, and Viserys. Ellion rode next to him looking around the city at all the small folks. "They all look sad and hungry." Ellion says frowning when a little girl looked too small to be able to live. 

"This isn't even the worst part. Don't worry hopefully things will get better once Rhaenyra sits on the Iron Throne." Baelon answers looking towards the little girl. He discreetly took out his pouch full of coins handing it to the little girl without anyone noticing. 

"How does it feel coming back here after so many years?" Ellion asks looking at Baelon who looks ethereal as the sun hits him. 

"I don't know. Most of the time I was at the Redkeep I felt abandon by my father. Though I did find joy at times. Helaena, the kings second daughter kept me sane at times." Baelon says smiling at the memories of him and Heleana. 

"You will have to introduce us when we arrive." Ellion says smiling before looking forward as they continue their journey to the Red Keep. 

Arriving at the Red Keep nothing special. The queen nor her children had come to greet them. Baelon was told to stay near Rhaenyra as Ellion would stay close to Jace and Luke. So Baelon followed as Rhaenyra took her two boys to visit her father after not seeing him for a long time. 

Baelon stood in front of the kings chambers as Rhaenyra and his father along with his two half-brother go in. Ellion was away with Luke and Jace as they wished to visit the training  grounds. As he waits around his father comes out with his two-half brothers. 

"Take them to the room and meet us at the throne room for the Council meeting." Daemon orders handing Viserys over to Baelon as Aegon clings to the side of Baelon's black tunic. "Yes father." He says before leaving holding Viserys with one hand and Aegon's hand with the other. 

Once the Aegon and Viserys were away with the servant Baelon made his way to the throne room standing behind Rhaenyra and her boys with Ellion." Baelon come here." Daemon says motioning for his son to stand on the side of Rhaenyra with him. Baelon nods his head before moving to stand next to his father as the meeting commences.

"Though it is the great hope of this court that Lord Corlys Velaryon survive his wounds, we gather here with the grim task of dealing with the succession of Driftmark. As Hand, I speak with the King's voice on this and all other matters. The Crown will now hear the petitions. Ser Vaemond of House Velaryon." Otto Hightower says as he sit on the Iron Throne. Baelon watches as Ser Vaemond makes his way in front of Queen Alicent and Otto Hightower.

"My queen. My Hand." Vaemond Greets before turning towards Rhaenyra, and her children. "The history of our noble houses extends beyond the Seven Kingdoms to the days of Old Valyrian. For as long as House Targaryen has ruled the skies, House Velaryon has ruled the seas. Our forebearers came to this new land, knowing that were they to fail, it would mean the end to their bloodlines and their name. I have spent my entire life on Driftmark defending my brother's seat. I am Lord Corlys's closest kin, his own blood. The true, unimpeachable blood of House Velaryon runs through my veins." 

"As it does in my sons, the offspring of Laenor Velaryon. If you cared so much about your house's blood, Ser Vaemond, you would not be so bold as to supplant its rightful heir. No, you only speak for yourself and for your own ambition." Rhaenyra interjects in defense of her sons. 

"You will have chance to make your own petition, Princess Rhaenyra. Do Ser Vaemond the courtesy of allowing his to be heard." Alicent says stopping Rhaenyra from speaking any longer.