Visenya Targaryen

Chapter Thirty One

Today was our last day before we returned to Dragonstone, but we knew soon Rhaenyra, Daemon, and their children would return to Kingslanding as the new Queen and King consort of the realm. Of course, Jacaerys and I would come with them for the coronation and funeral, but we would be the rulers of Dragonstone for a time.

I made my way to my father's chambers, hoping to see him awake this time. Since he had been asleep the whole time I had been here, I wasn't too hopeful. I knocked on his door and opened it slowly, peaking my head in. " Come in, Visenya.". Rhaenyra called with a smile. I shut the door behind me and smiled. " Is he sleeping okay?.". I asked, standing beside Rhaenyra when I noticed my father's eye on me. " Father?" I asked in disbelief.

" Visenya.". He smiled, " My little girl.". I couldn't help but shed a tear as I leaned forward and pressed a kiss to his head. " Father, I missed you.". " How are your lessons coming along? How is your dragon?" I furrowed my brows in confusion before turning to Rhaenyra. " Father, Visenya is seven and ten now. She is married to Jacaerys.". Father stared at me for a moment before he sighed. " Of course, I'm sorry I forgot.". " It's alright, Father. I wished to see you awake so I could tell you my babes name.".

" Your babe?"I took his hand and placed it on my swollen belly. " I am carrying my first babe, Father. Jacaerys and I have our first heir.". A big smile broke out on fathers face. " You have begun to strengthen your line. This is good news. I will be a proud grandsire again.". " You will," I smiled. " The maester says I carry a boy.". " A boy," he smiled. " What is his name?". " Rhaegar.". " A strong name, a powerful name," Father said breathlessly. " He will be a strong ruler one day, I can feel it.". He laughed, making me laugh with him.

Tears fell from my eyes as I spoke to my father, " Why are you crying?" He asked, wiping my face gently. " I wish for my son to meet you when he is born. But...I don't think you'll be strong enough for that.". " If I do not meet him in flesh, I will meet in his spirit.". He smiled, making me cry more. " Motherhood suits you, Visenya. My two daughters, my only two children. I am so proud of both of you.". Father weakly held our faces. " You will both be amazing queens, I look forward to seeing how you rule the realm.".

Father dropped his hands back down and took a deep breath. " I am so tired.". " Sleep, Father, Visenya, and I will be here.". Father nodded and turned his head, falling asleep quickly in his bed. " Visenya, are you alright?" ." I think I need a moment. Please excuse me.".

I rushed out of my father's chambers and to a nearby hallway with a balcony that overlooked the red keep. I pressed a hand against my chest and another to my mouth as I tried to breathe. I did not want to cry in front of so many people. " Sister?" I turned my head, Lucerys standing close with a concerned stare. " What's happened?". I smiled, a few tears escaping as I did.

" Nothing, I'm okay.". I smiled. " Visenya, you can speak with me. Whatever has upset you, I will deal with it.". I let out a small chuckle, taking Lucerys hand. " I was speaking with my father. He was confused and forgot I had married. He thought I was still a girl.". I smiled. " I realised my son will never meet his grandsire, nor see how gentle he was.".

" I'm here for you Visenya, should you need comfort.". I smiled, " Thank you, Lucerys.". I tried to keep my composure, rubbing my tears away frantically until Lucerys wrapped his arms around me, pulling me in for a hug. My eyes widened for a moment before I unravelled, sobbing into his shoulder as Luke calmly petted my back.

A few moments later, I had calmed down, my sobs stopped, and I took in a deep breath to compose myself. " Thank you.". I smiled. " You have no need to thank me, Visenya. You are my sister, and I will always look out for you.". " The gods blessed me when they let me marry into your family. I have never felt so safe and loved.". I leaned forward and pressed my lips against Lucerys cheek, making him blush in embarrassment.