"Hello mother, Daemon" Elaena said trying to mask her nervousness.
Daemon smirked noticing the two young adults were holding hands, sending Rhaenyra a knowing look, making her smile for a moment, but then putting on her strict face once more.
"Do not mother me Elaena!" Rhaenyra said in an angry tone.
Elaena gulped, sharing a look with Jacaerys that said shit
"Where in the gods names have you two been?" Their mother yelled angrily.
"We were just on a ride mother" Jacaerys explained to her unbothered.
"And do you realise the hour?" Their mother held back at the two.
"We lost track of time mother, please, forgive us" Elaena said looking at the floor nervously.
"Do not let this happen again" Their mother warned them.
They both nodded at their mother, relief washing over them that they had not been punished.
"We have something we must discuss with you two" Daemon said making the two look at their uncle.
"Me and Daemon must travel to kings landing, for a few days, to discuss matters with your grandsire and Alicent" Rhaenyra explained to her children.
"Matters? What matters?" Jacaerys asked confused.
"Their have been rumours that....some believe luke is not fit for the role of taking over Driftmark" Rhaenyra explained.
"Let me guess, they question our legitimacy, again" Jacaerys said angrily.
Rhaenyra coughed, looking at the floor, indicating that he was right.
Elaena sighed "When will the talk stop?" She said sadly. Jacaerys placed his hand on her shoulder comfortingly, knowing she got upset when that was mentioned. She was no fool, she knew Laenor was not her blood father, but in her mind he was always her father, and she missed him dearly.
"That is why we must travel their, to put a stop to it. We shall bring Aegon and Viserys, to introduce them to their grandsire, so ask that you watch over Joffrey while we are away" Rhaenyra said to her children.
Elaena nodded, leaning into Jacaerys arm on her shoulder.
"We will leave in the morn. Come with me Elaena, I must discuss something with you" Rhaenyra said walked up to the door.
Elaena shared one last look with Jacaerys her eyes lingering on his own, before reluctantly following her mother, letting go of his hand.
Jacaerys watched her go, his eyes remaining on her figure as she left the room. Daemon walked up to him, placing a hand on his shoulder before saying "Try not to knock her up while we are away" Daemon teased.
"I- What?!" Jacaerys said becoming flustered by his uncles words.
"I was only teasing you, nephew" Daemon smirked as he smirked, drinking wine as he left the room.
Jacaerys blushed madly, embarrassed as he realised his uncle was not stupid, and knew the two did more than just, ride dragons, while they were away.
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Rhaenyra walked with her daughter to her room, closing the door behind her as they entered, looking at all the maids in the room "leave us" she ordered to them. This made Elaena tense knowing what she was going to say, must not be heard by others.
"What is it mother?" Elaena asked worriedly.
Her mother swallowed, looking down before saying "Come, I shall help you ready for bed"
Her daughter reluctantly sat down in her vanity seat, sighing as her mother undid her hair, and began to brush it
"Elaena, now you are older, I believe there are some things I must speak about with you" Her mother said, brushing her hair softly.
"Yes?" Elaena asked obliviously.
"I am no fool, I am aware that you and Jacaerys do not share just, sibling love, but more than that" Her mother said looking at her daughter.
"Mother I- that is not-" her daughter rambled.
"I am no fool." Her mother repeated, this time sending her daughter a knowing smile.
Elaena blushed madly, shocked that her mother was aware of her feelings for her older brother.
"I don't mind. I fell in love with my uncle, I don't judge you. It is the Targaryen way, my dear" Her mother said, now taking her daughters jewellery off.
When her daughter said nothing else, she continued "I just want to make sure you are...careful. Some things must wait...until you two grow older" she said looking at her daughter carefully.
"Mother stop speaking of this at once" Elaena siad now extremely embarrassed, understanding what her mother was implying.
"It is nothing to be embarrassed of my love! I simply want you to stay safe" Rhaenyra explained.
"Mother I beg of you stop this talk." Elaena said giving her mother and annoyed look.
"Alright, alright." Her mother agreed.
After a minute of awkward silence gathered around the two, Elaena spoke once more "Mother, if some believe us to be illegitimate, would that affect your place as future queen?" Elaena whispered.
Rhaenyra gulped at her daughters words "You must not fret darling, all will be well after tomorrow. Goodnight" Her mother said, kissing her on the cheek, before leaving the room.
Elaena looked in the mirror, before laughing at the conversation she had just had with her mother. Although it was very embarrassing, it was quite humorous.
There was a knock on her door "Come in" Elaena said. She looked to see her twin brother walk in. She smiled "Luke" she greeted, while taking off her earrings.
"Where were you earlier?" He asked kicking through her pile of clothes on the floor.
"Stop!" She yelled.
"Well, answer my question and I might" He teased.
"I was out in a ride" She said simply, placing one of her earrings on the table before her.
"With whom?" He smiled.
"Jace" she said, sighing as her voice betrayed her, nerves clear from it.
"Oh jacy! Oh I love you so much Jace!" Her twin mocked, pretending to be her.
"Luke! Stop it!" She yelled turning around to face him now.
Her brother smiled seeing how much it annoyed her, and so continued teasing his twin, now making kissing noises.
Elaena had had enough, and picked up a nearby pillow "out!" She yelled throwing it at her brother, who only laughed, but did eventually leave her chambers.
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Later that night Elaena tossed and turned in her bed, a nightmare plaguing her mind, as cries left her. She woke suddenly, shooting up from her pillow, tears falling down her cheeks. She looked around her dark room, and suddenly, wanted anything but to be in there.
She hopped out of her bed, opening her chamber doors, a servant was outside and saw her crying form. "Princess? What is the matter?" He asked
"Nothing" she cried, tears falling down her cheeks still.
"Please, allow me to call your mother?" He asked looking at her worriedly.
"No! Leave me alone!" She cried.
The servant only grabbed her arm tightly "please princess, calm down" He begged.
"Let me go!" She yelled her crying only worsening. She tried removing her arm from his hold.
"Let her go" A low voice yelled from across the hall.
The two looked to see Jacaerys staring at them, a furious expression on his face as he watched a man hold his sisters arm a little to tight for his liking.
"My prince I- I apologise I simply wanted to get the princess help" The servant bowed his head.
Elaeno ran over to her older brother, hugging him, her crying continuing as he held her tightly in his arms.
He pulled her into his room, closing the doors behind him, not before sending a glare to the servant one more time.
Once the doors were shut, he looked down at his sister, who was crying on his shoulder. "El?" He asked gently, making her pull away and look at him.
She sighed as he wiped her tears from her eyes "I'm sorry Jace" she whispered looking at the floor.
"No need to be, what had happened?" He asked her looking into her eyes.
"I had a....nightmare" She said, not meeting his eyes, which remained on her face.
"What was it about?" He asked, his hand on her cheek.
"It started off with me, I was riding pearl, I was much older, but then when I landed I saw something. I cant get the image out of my head" she cried.
"Telling me might make you feel better" he told her.
"I saw you, the family, but....they were all dead, you were dead! And when I turned around Pearl was dead too" She cried.
He sighed, hugging her close to his chest once more "it was only a dream, I'm here" he told her.
"I'm sorry" she said. She felt as though she had no control over her emotions, her cries not stopping. She felt like a silly child as she cried.
"Ziry's ok, nyke'm kesΔ«r" he repeated his words many times, rocking her in his arms, until she eventually stopped crying. (It's ok,I'm here)
She pulled away, wiping her face with her nightdress sleeve. "Can I, could I sleep with you tonight,? I just don't want be alone" she asked.
"Of course" He said, leading her over to his bed, helping her get in, before getting into it himself. He pulled the covers over her.
He looked over to her, seeing her staring up at the ceiling, clearly replaying her nightmare in her head.
He took her hand in his own "Your safe" he whispered, making her nod. He placed his hand on her waist, pulling her closer to him, and she lay her head on his chest, feeling relaxed next to him.
"Kirimvose" She whispered, snuggling her head into the crook of his neck. (Thank you)
He smiled at her "your welcome" he told her, and they both closed their eyes.
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