How to be a lesbian in Westeros

Chapter 9: The Heir of Driftmark

A couple of days passed since Vaemonds visit to Driftmark, Daemon was still on Winterfell, he send you a raven telling you that Cregan indeed bent the knee to Rhaenyra and that he offered to him to stay a couple of days there, so you were stuck on Dragonstone for a while, but unfortunately your piece wasn't permanent, a raven from Viserys arrived, telling you, Rhaenyra, her sons, Rhaenys and her grand daughters to come immediately to Kings Landing, Vaemond was already there, you thought that he wouldn't persuade with this matter, you were wrong.
Once all of you arrived, the kings guards lead you all to the throne room, Viserys was sitting on his throne, Otto by his side, and Alicent and her sons at the end of the stairs, Vaemond in front of the stars.
-Now that we are all here, speak Vaemond-. Viserys said.
-I am here to ask you, your grace to proclaim me as the heir of Driftmark, my brother is dead and he never really proclaimed a heir, his throne is mine, I have his blood, I have true Velaryon blood.
-I'm sorry but I'm surely misunderstanding you for sure, are you implying that my daughter's sons aren't true Velaryons? I remember Lord Corlys saying that he wanted Laenor's son, Lucerys to succeed him, why are we discussing something that is already settled?
-I'm sure Vaemond has his reasons and we must listen to him, your grace, maybe he has something to offer-. Otto said.
Vaemond smirked at that, knowing that he had Otto Hightower by his side.
-I will bend the knee to Rhaenyra, the ships will be at your service as you please, I just want Driftmark for me and to wed Princess Rhaenys.
You looked at him in disbelief, as you were to step towards him, Rhaenys took your arm stopping you.
-The heir of Driftmark is settled, Vaemond. And if someone knows about the desires of Lord Corlys it's Princess Rhaenys and she can also respond to your proposal, please cousin speak.
-My late husband desires were for Laenor second born son to succeed him, and I will not marry you Vaemond
-He doesn't have experience, he is young and he's not..
You interrupted him.
-I warn you Vaemond, don't end your sentence.
-He's a bastard, and Rhaenyra is a whore, they're not true Velaryons, you can do as you please with your house, but leave mine alone, I am the true heir.
-I will have your tongue for this Vaemond-. your brother said.
You took your sword and approached Vaemond from behind, raised your sword and cut off his head above his mouth. His body fell heavily to the ground, blood gushing out, staining the marble floor red.
-He can keep his tongue.
-Arrest her-. Otto yelled.
You put away your sword and said.
-No need for that. I'm sorry for the mess your grace, but I couldn't let him to disrespect the heir of the throne and the heir of Driftmark.
-No need to apologise dear sister, you did the right thing. Otto call the silent sisters and someone to clean this mess, this matter is settled, Lucerys will be the heir of Drifmark, he will be instructed to learn how to be a good Lord, while he is training Princess Rhaenys will remain the head of house Velaryon. Tonight we will have dinner together as a family.

A few hours later you left Rhaenyra and Rhaenys the were discussing something, you were looking for Aemond, you wanted to talk to him, he seemed off towards you.
He was on his chambers.
-Is something wrong nephew?
-Are you really asking me this? you left me here, twice. You abandoned me and my sister here, you were the only person that was loving with us, you were the only one that I respected, and you left us.
-I tried to bring both of you with me, I knew that with Helaena was a lost cause, but I really tried with you, Alicent was the one to persuade the King.
-I don't believe you Aeriana, you didn't want us there because you prefer those bastards.
-Aemond stop with this, what you are saying it's treason.
-It's the truth and you know it very well.
-I don't want to hear anything about that, what your grandfather Otto and your mother said to you are lies.
-You just have to look at them to know the truth.
-Stop, don't listen to them, don't let them manipulate you.
-They were by my side while you abandoned me-. he said harshly to you.
You tried to approach him, hug him, but he stepped farther from you.
-I don't want your pity, you hurted us, Helaena was devastated, you left us for that whore of Driftmark, you left us for Rhaenyra and their bastards and you will pay for that.
-Are you threatening me, nephew?
-I'm just telling you that betrayal has a high price.
-Watch your mouth Aemond, I may love you, but I won't let you speak about Rhaenys like that, and I certainly won't allow your threats.
-Mother said that if you loved us you wouldn't left us.
-I came regularly to visit, I didn't left and never came back, you were the one who started being cold with me, each time I came back you were more distant, what I'm supposed to do? What Alicent is putting in your head isn't true, I raised you, I taught you how to fight with a sword, I taught you how to ride a horse, I made you the man you are, why are you doubting me?
-Because you didn't put us above all of them, I am the second born son of the King, I am more worthy than Rhaenyra and her sons, I am more worthy than your dirty whore, and I am more worthy than you.
-Aemond please, don't persuade this path, I will not be able to save you. You cannot say that out loud, you cannot think that. Otto is manipulating your mind, please nephew don't do that, don't turn your back on me. And you wouldn't be the King if you support Otto, Aegon will, do you prefer that cunt as your King?
-He's my brother.
-And you always despised him, are you really taking his side? He always bullied you.
-He respects me since I claimed Vhagar.
-He just wants your assets, just like Otto and Alicent, I want you because I love you, you're my nephew, I don't think about you as a weapon but as a person, please, don't do this to me-.you said with a broken voice.
-You did it yourself the day you left me behind the first time.
You tried to approach him again, but he just turn around and left the room without a word.
Now you were worried, if Otto and Alicent have managed to turn Aemond and Helaena against you, it means that things were really screwed, Viserys was no longer safe here, surrounded by enemies, your heart was broken, your two beloved nephews now despised you. Tonight's dinner was going to be very uncomfortable, you had to send a raven to Daemond, the future of the crown was in danger. Your mind was going very fast, thinking of a solution to ensure your brother's life and the only way you could think of was to staying here, no one was going to protect Viserys better than you. You were sure that if something happens to your brother, Otto would steal the throne for Aegon, and over your dead body he would wore the crown.

You were sat next to Rhaenyra and Rhaenys, and again you noticed the greens on one side and the blacks at the other and Viserys sat between those two sides, before the dinner you send the raven to Daemon and talked to Rhaenys and Rhaenyra, your niece was very concerned for her father now very sure that he wasn't safe here, you reassured her that you would stay here for a while to try to win Aemond and Helaena back, but truly you weren't so sure that you could win them back, they were hurt and it was your fault, maybe you didn't tried harder with them thinking that it was just juvenile behaviour.
-I'm very happy that we're all together, I hope for more reunions like this and that Daemon can make to the next one, we are all family and we have to support each other, I want to make a toast for my beloved family-. he said as he raised his cup.
Everyone took their cups and drank the wine.
Aemond stood from his seat raising his cup.
-I want to make a toast to my family, specially to my dear aunt Aeriana and her lover Princess Rhaenys, and of course to my beloved strong nephews -.he said as he smirked.
Everyone gasped, you stood from your seat and straight to Aemond slapping his face. He looked at you in disbelief.
-This is the last time I'm warning you Aemond, stop with all this lies.
-Lies? Everyone knows about you and her and surely everyone knows that they are bastards.
Viserys stood from his seat and took Aemond by his arm.
-You will stop with this Aemond, I am the King and I am your father, I warn you, keep your mouth shut with this matter.
-Father you cannot have a whore as a Heir she has bastards.
This time it was Viserys who slapped his face.
-Go to your chambers now Aemond, I will think a punishment for you.
As he was leaving Alicent stood from his seat.
-Why should he leave? he just said the truth.
-Alicent I warn you, you may be a Queen, but you're just a consort, don't taste my limits-. you said.
-Alicent dear, don't get involved in this, it's not your business.
-He's our son Viserys, he's your second born son, and Aegon is your first, he should be your heir, the realm won't tolerate a woman as a Queen.
-This is not a matter to discuss in a family reunion, my Heir is Rhaenyra and I don't want to hear anything about it Alicent. All I wanted was for all of us to have a nice dinner. You can sleep on your chambers tonight Alicent, I won't require your company, as for the others, enjoy the rest of the night, I'll go to speak with Aemond and then to sleep.
Alicent, Otto, Helaena and Aegon left the room as soon as Viserys left, leaving the rest of you alone.
-Aunt Aeriana I think that I will go back to Dragonstone with Jace, Luke and Joffrey, I don't want this environment for them.
-I will stay here, I don't want to leave your father alone, Rhaenys you should go back to Driftmark with Baela and Rhaena, it will be safer.
-I won't leave you here alone. Baela can take Rhaena back to Driftmark, I will stay with you.
-My love it's too dangerous, they know about us, you must leave.
-No Aeriana, I will stay here and that's final.
-Fine, but there's no way that we sleep on separate rooms. I will not take my eyes from you.
-Oh, I'm glad to have your eyes looking just to me-. she said with a flirty voice.
Rhaenys and you said your goodbyes, Baela and Rhaena left on Moondancer and Rhaenyra, Jace, Luke and Joffrey left to Dragonstone with their dragons.

As you were in your bed with Rhaenys on your embrace, anxiously, you thought about what the next weeks would bring to your family, something bad was coming, you could sense it.
The next morning you both woke up to the loud bang of the door closing and the sound of the lock, leaving you locked in.
You approached the door, knocking hard on it with your hand.
-What does this mean? I am the Princess, I demand an answer immediately.
No one answered you, Rhaenys was bu the window.
-Love, something is happening, everyone is running and they're closing all the doors.
You approached her, and suddenly you understood.
-The King is dead.

Notes:
I'm sorry for the delay, I was really busy amd tired with my work.
Hope you like it!