Long Live / HOTD

12 // Surprise

Still in her new dress, Valyria made her way to Aegon's room where she had hoped he would be. The day was still early to where maybe he hadn't started drinking his wine. Maybe he hadn't snuck out yet to get away from his Royal duties.

Valyria raised her hand to knock but stopped just short of the door. Maybe she wasn't ready for such a commitment. She loved Aegon and they had talked numerous times of running away and getting married and living their life happily together and away from Court. Valyria had imagined this from time to time when she was alone with her thoughts. She knew of their children's names and how they would look. But now she was having second thoughts about the love of her life.

Valyria sighed and knocked on the door and waited for an answer. When she didn't hear any movement or sounds Valyria felt defeated. Maybe she was too late to speak to him. Maybe if they couldn't find him she would have to marry Aemond. A piece of her saddened. She had hope that Aegon would marry her of sound mind and will but if he was drunk he would just make a fool of the both of them.

Valyria shoved the door open now letting rage fuel her. It was to be her wedding day and even though she couldn't accept it at first, she wouldn't let Aegon ruin the day for her.

"Aegon!" She shouted not bothering to look if he was in the room or not.

"What." He groaned. Valyria could see him lying in his bed. He was naked, that much she could see since the sheets barely covered his body. "What is it?" She sighed of relief seeing his body in his bed.

"Wake up!" She grabbed a pillow from off the ground and hit him with it repeatedly to wake him up.

"Stop that!" He had woken up and now was trying to defend himself from his sister's wrath. "Valyria!" He yelled. He had now grabbed a hold of the 'weapon' she chose and yanked it away from her grasp. Valyria's eyes were watery. He was home and of sound mind. She could get through to him and see how he truly felt.

Aegon glared at the girl. He was sleeping peacefully and was dreaming of her and their life together if they were to run away. He often had these dreams and they contributed to the reason he drank himself silly. Because he knew they could never be reality.

Aegon had grown into a man these few years. He had gained some weight but with his training he looked much more muscular and handsome. Valyria had noticed during the years how he was growing and she couldn't help but admire him and his good looks. His face was not that of a boy but of a young man now. They still had their own moments alone here and there but he drank more now and tried to avoid being near his family at all costs.

Valyria tried her best to keep his days busy with no drinking but he always found a way to a glass of wine. When Valyria wasn't with Aegon she spent time with her other siblings. More Aemond than Helaena. Valyria and Aemond were usually spotted together and she lived to watch him train. She had thought about asking him to show her how to wield a sword but she knew Aemond's thoughts, that women did women things and men did men things.

Helaena and Valyria always bonded during their lessons. Helaena had made dresses for Valyria and the younger girl loved them so much she wore only those dresses for as long as she could. The two girls would venture to the gardens where Valyria would admire the flowers and Helaena would watch the insects. The girls could enjoy each others company without having to actually say or do anything together.

"It is your wedding day brother! Aren't you excited?" Valyria smiled widely at him.

"No. May I go back to my slumber now?" Aegon tossed the pillow at her and laid back down.

"You didn't even compliment my gown." Valyria smirked. She knew her brother would pay attention to what she was wearing. If it was too low he would be annoyed for the entire day knowing men would look at her and if it was too thin he would make her change immediately.