The Dragon in the North

Condition

High Valyrian is in italics

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'King Aegon has woken up and his wounds are healing very well. He has already asked for you, Princess. Princess Rhaenys has fallen into a kind of coma. We have healed her wounds as best we can. We don't know why she fell into the coma, but we will do everything in our power to heal her.' Daenys looked sadly at the floor and had to wipe away a few tears. If only she had made it to Rook's Rest sooner, her grandmother wouldn't be in this situation. 'Prince Qoren, I would go to the Hospital Wing to see Aegon and Rhaenys.' 'Go ahead, princess. I'll send a few of my best spies on a mission in the meantime.' Daenys said goodbye to Prince Qoren and ran to the Hospital Wing.

When she arrived in the hospital wing, Daenys headed for her grandmother first and sat down at her bedside. Daenys took Rhaenys' hand in hers and looked at her. Her wounds really didn't look that bad, but why is she in this state now? 'Grandma, if you can hear me, I just wanted to tell you that I'm incredibly glad to have you in my life. If only I had been there sooner, I might have been able to prevent your and Aegon's injuries.' Silent tears ran down the young princess's cheeks until someone suddenly cleared his throat behind her. Daenys turned round abruptly and saw Aegon standing in the doorway. 'Shouldn't you be in bed resting? You're not completely healed yourself yet.' Aegon took a chair and placed it in front of Daenys. 'Oh, I just wanted to be with you. How is Rhaenys?'

'Her wounds have healed as much as possible, but she's fallen into a kind of coma. Oh, Aegon, I should have been there sooner. Maybe I could have prevented some of it.' 'Don't think that Daenys. Your grandmother and I would rather be dead than lose you. We both love you very much and wouldn't be able to bear losing you.' Daenys put her head on Aegon's shoulder, and he put his own head on hers. They both sat like that for a long time and there was a comfortable silence in Princess Rhaenys' hospital room.

After a while, they both said goodbye to Rhaenys and Daenys accompanied Aegon to his hospital room. 'Get some rest, Aegon. I'll see you in the morning.' Daenys said goodbye to Aegon with a tender kiss. On the way to her room, Prince Qoren ran into her. 'Princess Daenys, I hope you're doing well so far. Everyone is concerned about the health of Princess Rhaenys and King Aegon, but no one is asking you how you are.' 'Thank you for asking. At the moment, I'm just glad that they're both alive. To be honest, I didn't ask myself that question. I'm tired, sad, angry and disappointed, but physically I'm fine.' Prince Qoren looked sadly at the young princess. So young and already so much weighs on her shoulders. Many people in Dorne had already proclaimed that the young princess standing before him was the queen they would follow. He was also certain that he would follow her to his death. 'You should get some rest. Tomorrow is a new day and perhaps we will know more by then.' 'Good night, Prince Qoren.' With that, they both said their goodbyes and Daenys went to her room and went to bed.

She first visited Rhaenys the next morning. Unfortunately, her condition has not improved, but her wounds are healing very well. After her visit to her grandmother, she picked up Aegon and together they walked to the dragons and Shadow. Once there, Daenys stroked each dragon's snout and cuddled Shadow. Aegon held back. Silverwing noticed this and began to nudge the young king. She wanted attention from her rider's husband. Aegon stroked Silverwing's muzzle and she enjoyed the caresses. 'She's so huge and so cuddly, are you sure she's not a dog?' Daenys turned to Aegon with a smile on her lips. 'I'm sure, because she can be different. Silverwing has always been more open-minded towards humans.' Aegon walked to Daenys and took her in his arms. 'How is Rhaenys?' 'She's still in that coma, but her wounds are healing very well. The Masters aren't giving up hope and neither should we. She's tougher than some people think.'

Daenys and Aegon stood close together between the dragons for a while. Suddenly they both heard a dragon roar, and it wasn't one of the four dragons with them, nor was it Sunfyre. The dragon landed close to the group and Daenys immediately recognised that the dragon was Seasmoke. What is he doing here?

His eyes were fixed on the young king. What on earth does this mean?

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Sorry to keep you in suspense about Rhaenys. 🙈

Seasmoke has entered Dorne, I wonder what he's there for?🤔

-Bails❤️