𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙸𝙵? [𝓅𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓉𝓌𝑜]

ℋ𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇 𝒬𝓊𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝓋

𝒜𝓁𝓎𝓇𝒾𝒶 ℋ𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇

King's Landing, 121

Queen Alyria survived the birthing bed. She made it through the next couple of days, but the realm still held its breath. King Viserys did not leave her side. The new sons of the king were cheered on by the common folk who knew as long as their queen lived they would be cared for even for a bit. Her children had been kind, every single one. The queen survived childbirth but she would never be able to have another child, not that she would but she already had plenty of children there was no need for more.

She did not fully recover till a whole year later. On the twin's first name day, the queen finally appeared after being hidden for a year. That same year, while she recovered, Harwin Strong and his father, lord Lyonel Strong, died in a fire. The whole ordeal made no sense to the queen, but she said nothing, she had her little birds do their work to find out more about what had happened that night. That same year, lady Laena Velaryon died during childbirth, she gave birth to twin sons, Alyn and Adam. Both boys were more of their mother than their father. Daemon had been proud of his sons, yet Lady Laena died just hours after giving birth. It was said that the queen mourned the lady Laena as she had been like a daughter to her.

Alylira Hightower was much different than her family. Unlike her father, she wanted Rhaenyra to ascend as the rightful queen. It was her birthright as the king's firstborn child. She had voiced her opinion and favor many times that every lord knew who would truly ascend the throne. Viserys knew he had made a mistake the moment he slept with Alicent, but he was a man, he didn't think much. He thought he was allowed as he was the king. He never did that to his late wife, queen Aemma, but he did it to Alyria, who remained loyal to him despite what he did and despite having other children with her twin.

Driftmark, 121

The funeral of Laena Velaryon took place in her home, Driftmark. The scenery had been beautiful, something Laena would have wanted. Alyria never left Rhaenys' side, she stood with her for the entirety of the funeral. In said funeral were her father and sister. Alicent had her two sons, Aegon and Daeron with her. King Viserys had been good with all of his children, even the ones with Alicent. Aegon was nothing like his brothers or sisters. It was rumored that he spent his time in brothels and drinking. Others said the young prince would touch any woman that crossed his path. Prince Daeron was a different enigma, he was much more involved with the matters of Old Town and was a cupbearer to his uncle.

Daeron was his mother's favorite and even Otto's. Yet the boy wanted nothing to do with the crown, all he wanted was to fly on dragon back and see what the realm had to offer. That night, everything changed for House Targaryen. It had happened too fast for anyone to react. Prince Aemond had been the only one of the king's children who had no dragon. Prince Daemon and Princess Rhaenyra had tried to help the boy get his own but failed. That night, Lady Laena's dragon was free, and Aemond had managed to escape his guards and make his way to Vhagar. Aemond claimed the she-dragon as his and took his first ride.

Queen Alyria and her husband had been abed when a frantic knock interrupted their sleep. The queen stood and rushed out as soon as the guard said her eldest son had been hurt. Prince Aemond had lost his eye to his half-brother, Daeron. The queen rushed to her son. Asking him questions that he could barely answer. "They attacked me. Daeron and Aegon," he whispered. "What has happened?" the king asked. Otto stood with Alicent and her two children, while Alyria stood by her son. Daemon, Rhaenyra, Laenor, Rhaenys, and Corlys stood with the other royal children. Rhaenys and Lord Corlys pulled their grandchildren close while Daemon and Rhaenyra kept Alyria's children away from harm's way.

"It was an accident," Alicent said and all eyes were on her. "An accident?" the queen asked. "My son has lost an eye" she replied. Alyria tried to remain calm. "It was my sons who were attacked, forced to defend themselves!" Alicent argued, and Alyria glared at her sister. Everyone noticed that it was the sister's talking. The king had said no word, he knew Alyria would handle it. "Aemond is a good child, he does no wrong" his mother defended. "He called us bastards," Daeron said and Alyria looked at Daemon who was the only one who called Daeron and Aegon bastards. To her face. Others would whisper it behind her back.

The king looked at his son. "Did you say it?" he asked the young prince nodded. "I did. But, it was after Aegon said Rhaenyra was not fit to be a queen" he began as everyone then looked at Aegon. "And then, he said mother was the king's whore and nothing else that once he became king he would behead us and put our heads in spikes for all the see what happened to traitors" the room went eerily quiet. Alyria didn't know what to say.

"Ser Criston, bringing Aemond's tongue" Alicent ordered and the King's guard began to make his way but Daemon stood in front of him, his hand placed on the handle of dark sister. "Take another step and I will make sure your head is put in a spike for trying to kill a prince of the realm" Daemon threatened. "Hold your hand, Cole" Ser Harrold ordered. "You are sworn to me and. my children!" Alicent exclaimed. "As your protector, Lady Alicent" he replied. "You cannot make such, demands, Alicent," the king said. "You are not the queen. You are a lady of Old Town" Viserys said. "Thank you, husband," Alyria said and Alicent lost it.

The king had his daggered, Alicent grabbed it from him and made her way toward her sister's son. But Alyria had been faster adn stood in front of her boy. Cole rushed to her side but Daemon stopped him. "You've gone too far" Alicent whispered. "I? What have I done but what was expected of me?" Alyria asked. "Forever upholding the kingdom, the family, the law? Where is your duty? Your sacrifice?" Alyria asked. "You think because you gave Viserys two sons you were going to be the queen? Anyone important?" Alyria asked. "You are no one. You are known as the king's old whore because he used twice and then set you aside" Daemon, Rhaenys, Laenor, Rhaenyra, and Corlys smirked.

"I am the queen. You are no one" she said before leaning over to whisper into Alicen't ear. "I will always be remembered as the king's dutiful and kind queen, whilst you, you will always be known as the whore who he cast aside after their second child. You will die being a nobody. A whore. You will be forgotten alongside your children. It will be their heads on the spikes so everyone knows what happens to those who threaten the crown and their children. I will let you live alone for the rest of your life. Mother would hate to see what her sweet girl was turned into. A nobody" Alicent sliced her arm, the blade dropped to the floor and all they could hear was the dripping of her blood.

"Cease her!" Daemon ordered but Alyria raised her hand. "Children, clear the room. Everyone that is not my sister or father leaves the room" she ordered and her children went to oppose but she nodded for them to go. She looked at Aemond. "I will go see you soon" she looked at Rhaenyra and nodded to her. She walked over to her. "I will not leave here with these to vipers mother" Alyria caressed her cheek. "I need you to stay with the children please" she sighed but nodded. "Very well," she said before helping her brother. "At least allow Daemon to stay," the king said as he tried to stop the blood. "I will send the maester" she nodded. "Are you sure you wish to stay alone with them?" he asked and she nodded. "Daemon is here. He will protect me?" Viserys looked at his brother and nodded. The room was alone and now, the queen would talk.

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