Blood of the Dragon

Dragons Blood Part 3

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Rhaegons chambers

"Are you hurt, Papa?" Baela asked.

"No." Rhaegon assured his daughter. Maester Gerardys was stitching Rhaegons forearm where Alicent cut him. "What of you three? How did this fight really start?"

Baela looked at Corwyn and Rhaena. "We woke up to see Vhagar taking flight and told Jace and Luke. We found out that it was Aemond, and it angered us."

Rhaegon sighed. He knew that Vhagar was the last reminder of their mother. "I'm sorry, my children, but Vhagar would never have chosen Aemond if she didn't want to."

"She was Mother's dragon!" Corwyn yelled.

"I know, my son, but I cannot undo what has been done." Rhaegon sadly said. Rhaenyra then entered the room. "How are Jace and Luke?"

"Better. Luke's nose will heal." Rhaenyra said.

Rhaegon looked at his children. "Go find Jace and Luke. I'll be with you all shortly." The children left the room.

"Are you ready to tell me what's wrong with you?" Rhaenyra asked.

"What do you mean?" Rhaegon inquired.

"You knocked Daemon out and were ready to kill Otto. I've always loved your recklessness, but this is different." Rhaenyra pointed out. "Did you love Laena?" She asked, knowing that she might regret it.

"I did, but not the same way I love you." Rhaegon said. "I don't know. She gave me children, and she accepted you. It was as if it was all a dream. She was good and she died because they were trying to kill me."

"I am sorry, Rhaegon." Rhaenyra was pleased that Rhaegon still loved her but also felt sorry for him. "If it's any comfort, she was happy with us."

"Ottos' son went above him. Or above his orders." Rhaegon said.

"How do you know?" Rhaenyra asked.

"It was as if Otto begged me not to kill his son. He truly seemed scared." Rhaegon said.

"Perhaps you should tell Father." Rhaenyra suggested. "You should also apologize to Daemon."

"You're right. I was... unhinged." Rhaegon said.

Rhaenyra looked at her lover. She wanted so badly to tell him the secret that she and Laena had kept from him, but she didn't want to dishonor Laenas wish for Rhaegon to find out for himself.

"Laena told me something once. She said that you're a slow fool." Rhaenyra chuckled.

"What do you mean?" Rhaegon curiously asked.

"We always mocked how you never saw your that children had the same eyes as you." Rhaenyra said. "Laena once told me that her mother said you had a deformity, but she denied it and said it was perfection." The realms delight stared into her lovers eyes. "Our children aren't safe as long as we're apart. Laenor devoted himself to protecting them, but I fear it won't be enough."

Rhaegon placed his hand on Rhaenyras. "We will protect them. No matter the cost."

"I love you, Rhaegon." Rhaenyra said.

"I love you, Rhaenyra." Rhaenyra reciprocated.

Viserys' chambers

Rhaegon entered his father's chambers and found Otto there as well.

"My son. I was going to send for you. Ser Otto has raised a matter that I wish you to discuss with you." Viserys said.

"Of course, father." Rhaegon sat on a chair.