The Lion and the Warrior

Death of a Dragon

Rhaedyn was a perfect mix of his parents.  He had platinum blonde hair - a combination of James's gold hair and Rhaella's silvery strands.  His eyes were cobalt blue and his smile...that was all James.   

The three-year old's hair blew wild in the wind as he rode on his Papa Jaime's back chasing King Jon who was pretending to be a fierce dragon after Princess Rhaella and Queen Dany.  Rhaedyn was the famous knight Ser Golden Hand The Just and if anyone could save the Princess and the Queen, it was surely him and his squire Bri Bri.  Ser Golden Hand gently tapped his horse with his heels and off he ran full force into that dragon.  Ser Golden Hand plunged his sword into Jon the Dragon who fell to a dramatic death, breathing out all of his fire and gasping for breath until he fell to the ground.  Princess Rhaella and Queen Dany ran out to him and gave him big hugs for saving them in their time of need.  He bestowed kisses upon both of them and called for his Bri Bri whom he knighted for her Bravery in Battle, "Arise Ser Brienne Lannister, Brienne the Brave Sapphire Knight." 

Brienne picked him up, hugged him tight and, "give Bri Bri kisses my little love.  I love you, you know?"

"I know.  I love you my Bri Bri," he put his head on his granny's shoulder and didn't move.

"Are you sleepy now, love?"  Rhaella asked.

"Dragon slaying is rough work, mommy."

"Shall Bri Bri take you up for a nap?" Rhaella asked.

"I think my horse needs a nap too."  Rhaedyn answered, referring to his Papa Jai.

"I think you're right about that little lion.  Come on then," Jaime took his grandson from his wife and escorted him up for an afternoon nap with his nephews.

The three boys got along like brothers. They loved each other one moment and were fighting the next. But no matter what, it always came back to love.

Jon, Dany, Rhaella and Brienne sat outside talking for a while, resting, drinking a bit of wine.
Jon asked, "it's a bit chilly out don't you think?" Followed up with a cough.

"No, daddy. It's actually a bit warm."

"Your Grace, are you feeling ill?" Brienne was concerned.

"I think I'm fine. Thank you, my lady."

Dany asked, "do you think you should go in for a rest?"

"No, no, I'm enjoying the company."  He coughed again and Dany noticed that he was looking a little pale.

"Daddy, maybe you should go rest for a while. You don't seem yourself."

"Your Grace, perhaps just some refreshments in your private parlor will help." Brienne suggested.

"Yes, I think a little snack might do me some good," Jon smiled.

Brienne went to find Jaime; usually he would read to the boys or tell them stories and sing to them until they fell asleep. It didn't take long most of the time. He loved every moment he had with them. Rhaella went off to find James, and Dany accompanied Jon to the parlor.

"Chloe certainly prepared a nice snack for us, don't you think?" Dany asked, admiring the breads, cheeses and fruits.

"And look, there are even chocolates," Jon added, taking a seat on the plush couch.

Dany walked over to the table and ate a chocolate before picking up an apple. "How about...some cheese, bread and...grapes?"

When she turned around, Jon had his head back resting on the stone wall behind him and he was fast asleep.