Chapter 37: Another Targaryen Is Born
~~~(POV: Daenerys Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 15 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Manse, Astapor, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 299 AC)~~~
"AAAAAHHHHHH!!!"
The pain is just like when I had Alysanne, and I was hoping not to go through this pain again for a length of time. But it's hard to resist temptation when it's Raenon and me, alone together. Another tearing pain courses through me, and I throw my head back.
"UUUAAAGH!!"
There is a brief moment when the pain and labor pauses. These are the times when I can take a breath. The Maesters and their assistants are tending to me. Rae is sitting on the bed next to me, holding my hand.
"RAAAAAAGH!!"
There is a roar from outside. In the distance... It's Raevor. My dragon feels my pain. The torture I'm going through. The process of childbirth has been the death of many women, and I'd lie if I said I wasn't scared I could end up on that list.
Rae leans over and kisses my forehead, and for a short moment, my pain is relieved. His hand finds its way to the back of my head. Helping me lean up. Supporting me the way he always does.
"You can do this, Dany. The babe is almost here. Our next child is almost here."
That's all I need to hear. I take a deep breath, and I start pushing again. The pain comes roaring back, and as it does. Raevor matches his screams with mine.
"Wooo... Wooo..."
I take a couple of deep breaths to regain some composure. My body is drenched in sweat, and I know that all I need is one more big push. So I take one last deep breath and push with all the might I can muster.
My brother holds me up so I can focus on pushing, and as my last scream runs out of air. There is a wonderful sound that fills the room.
"Waaahh! Waaaaahh!"
The first cries of our new babe enter the world, and Rae looks toward the Maesters, and they understand that he wishes to hold the child. They clip the umbilical cord and bring the child over. A blanket is already snuggling the babe.
"Congratulations on your son. My King and Queen."
My heart and stomach jump up and down with happiness. We've had a son. A new Targaryen son has been born. The future King of The Seven Kingdoms and the future husband of Alysanne.
Rae gives the babe to me, and I slowly rock him. He's already got the white-gold hair that Alysanne has. A traditional trait that our family carries with it from Old Valyria.
"You've done amazing, Dany... Look what you've made... He's the future of our house..."
Tears start to fall from my eyes. I'm so happy that he's finally here. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a head poking through the door of the bed chambers. Alysanne is watching this from her little spot. She's got a small habit of spying.
My brother stands up, makes his way to the door, and picks up our daughter. Bringing her over to the bed. Alysanne's eyes are immediately locked on the bundle that's resting on my chest.
She doesn't look upset or worried. She looks fascinated. Her hand reaches out and caresses the babe's cheek. It's a moment I hoped would happen. Most children are jealous or scared of a new sibling. Not Aly. She's always proving to everyone she's different.
"This is your little brother, Aly... His name is Jaehaerys..."
This time, it's Raenon's turn to pick the name for the child since I was the one that named Alysanne. It's funny how this has turned out. Two of the greatest rulers the Targaryens have ever seen are here with us, born again, in my birthing bed.
Jaehaerys III Targaryen and Alysanne II Targaryen. The future King and Queen of Westeros. Our family has grown in strength, and our house now has hope for a new generation after us.
"Hey, little Jae..."
Aly runs her hand across the top of her little brother's head, and I can already see that these two will make fine rulers.
~~~(POV: Raenon Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 15 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Manse, Astapor, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 299 AC)~~~
Dany is currently asleep. It's been around 18 hours since she gave birth to Jaehaerys. Alysanne is sleeping in her room right now. The only one awake is me, and I'm sitting at my desk with my son in my arms. He's here. Our second child is here.
My dragoness no longer has to carry a heavy belly around. And the future of our house is almost secure. The birth of our son means that Targaryen's purity will continue. Through Aly and Jae.
We've got dragons and with another Targaryen rider in the future. There will be no rebellions to overthrow us. But, in the end. I'm thankful for Robert and his Rebellion. If he didn't smash my family to pieces. We wouldn't be here now.
I doubt Dany, and I would've ever had dragons. She likely would've married Viserys since he's our senior. If not for Robert, we wouldn't have the life we have now.
"Did you know that every son in our family named Jaehaerys ends up being a good King... The Old King... And Jaehaerys II... Both were said to be men of peace and prosperity..."
My son wouldn't understand me... Not yet... But I can't wait to teach him... I'll make sure he knows how to fight, survive, and rule. I'm going to teach Alysanne too. She is a woman, but I want her to know. I want her to be strong for Jaehaerys and Jaehaerys for her.
I stand up from my chair and walk out onto the balcony. Jae is in my arms as I do. We have an overlooking view of Astapor. Well, I've got an overlooking view. He's not waking up any time soon.
"Every father has big dreams for his sons... I can say the same... But I promise you, Jae... If you don't wish to be King when it's your time... I'll not force you... Heavy is the head that wears the crown..."
For all the things I want for my son and daughter. I will not discount their wishes. When they grow up and if they don't want to marry each other. Don't want to rule. I won't force them. They won't be Dany, and I's only children. Those times and talks are a long way from now.
For now, I'm going to enjoy the time I have with my little family. We're four strong now. I turn my head toward the sky and see Rhaenys flying high. There are times when the dragons fly in the night. Spending time away from the city.
They always come back. I don't know where they go. All I know is you can't chain or cage a dragon. Give them the freedom they want and need, and they'll always find a way home.
Time passes, and after an hour. I take Jae to his crib and lay him down. Right next to his red dragon egg. If the egg is destined to hatch, it won't be long. Some dragon eggs never hatch.
This one was warm to the touch, and it's a good sign it's alive. All it needs is a little time with his future rider.
My eyes drift from the crib, and I look toward the doorway. I was thinking I'd see Dany there, but instead, I see Alysanne. She plays with her fingers and looks down at her feet. There is something on her mind, and I think I know what it is.
"What is it, my little princess?"
She looks up at me as I bend down in front of her.
"Do I get a dragon egg, dada..."
I think it's time that my intelligent and willful daughter finds out she already has one. Instead of saying anything, I pick her up in my arms, and she holds me tightly. I sneak out of the room as Dany sleeps, and I take Aly to the courtyard.
Vaelor is resting in the yard with Rhaegal. Rhaenys and Raevor are off somewhere at this point. I carry Aly in their direction. And as I get closer, Vaelor raises his head and see's us. Standing up and shaking his body.
"You see that beautiful dragon, Aly?"
It's obvious she can see it. But she still nods her head. We stop halfway, and Vaelor meets us there. He looks down at us, more specifically, Alysanne.
"This one is your dragon, Aly. You don't need an egg. You've got a dragon waiting for you."
I grab her small arm and hold out her hand for her.
"Here. Watch."
As I do this, Vaelor brings his head forward and leans it into Aly's tiny hand. I watch my daughter give a smile worth more than all the gold you could find across the world.
"Wow... He's mine... Vaelor is mine..."
I feel bad that Dany isn't here for this. But this is a moment between father and daughter. I know there won't be many times I can do this in the coming future.
Little did I know at the time... Dany was watching from the balcony... She wasn't happy with me when we came back. After all, she wanted to be a part of it. It'll take a while to make up for taking that moment away. But it was worth it.
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