18. | SELFISH
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Prince Viserys was the talk of the people. There were rumors that he did not survive, or that the king himself killed him. The Lords and Ladies in the Keep couldn't keep their excitement to meet the new prince. Aelinor supposed that it would be exciting if there was a new prince after years of trying for the Queen. To some Lords, an heir and a daughter were enough, but that was not enough for the King. Well nobody knows what the king is doing nowadays, he just seems to grow more and more madder by each day and he will likely grow more madder in the years if it's possible.

Aelinor was allowed to go out from her chambers, only if being accompanied by Jaime. The king demanded him to go with her, in fear of losing his daughter. Not that he'd care if she died but only to not be seemed as weak in the eyes of the lords and ladies in the realm.

Aelinor felt strangely calm while walking beside Jaime, even if she had feelings for Jaime. Aelinor never knew how it was like for Jaime though, and for that Aelinor shamed herself. She didn't even think of how this was for Jaime. But Aelinor was anything but brave enough to question it in front of him, so she just ignored the thoughts and continued to walk beside him.

Ever since Viserys had been born Aelinor would always visit him with Jaime. Aerys would not let the queen visiting him, in fear of her doing something to the children she births. Even thinking about it makes Aelinor laugh with disbelief.

Rhaella was heartbroken when Aerys told her that she would not be allowed to see him until he was older. She was however allowed to meet him only accompanied by his most trusted advisor. Which was Mater Pyrcylle and he would report back to the king. The king ignored everything his small council advised him, yet trusted the Maester who was strangely to loyal to the king. Every person would rather be loyal to someone else.

Aelinor came closer to the rooms her brother was on. There were three guards outside the chambers, they were holding their swords with a strong grip, waiting for someone to try attacking the newborn prince. As the guards noticed the princess they bowed and meet Ser Jaime's glance. Jaime nodded his head to them, signaling to them that she was allowed to be in the room. The guards had a very strictly ordered that no one would be allowed him unless the King himself or Aelinor accompanied by Ser Jaime. They opened the doors for her, allowing her to step inside the chambers.

She was met with a midwife holding a screaming prince close to her chest. As the days went by the new prince seemed like a handful, a true dragon indeed.

The midwife met Aelinor eyes and widened her eyes, afraid if she would be accused of not being a good and loyal midwife to the prince. "My princess, I am sorry but the little prince seems to not want to eat nor sleep. And I have changed his undergarments just a minute ago. I don't seem to know why he still cries"

Aelinor shifted her eyes to her brother and walked towards him. Jaime stands by the door, watching Aelinor with hawk eyes. He had his grip on his sword, an ordinary thing he used to do now. Aelinor opened her arms towards Viserys, taking him from the midwife. His cries slowly turned into quiet wails and brought his small chubby arms towards her hair, and dragged it down. This made Aelinor groan and rubbing her hair jokingly dramatic to try to make Viserys laugh. She accomplished it and Viserys let out a big laugh that made her and the midwife to laugh, even Jaime let out a small chuckle.

Aelinor sat down on a nearby chair beside a window and placed Viserys comfortable on her lap. She let her two fingers softly touch Viserys's cheek. That made Viserys close his eyes and gurgling softly. Aelinor rocked him carefully in her arms and brought him closer to her and placed a kiss on top of his head. "I love you, dear brother". She murmured quietly to him. "I will never let anybody hurt you I promise." Now Viserys was fully asleep in her arms and let out small breaths.

Aelinor smiled softly and rose from the chair carefully trying not to wake Viserys. She laid him down in his crib and kissed him on the nose before slowly rising from her position. The midwife seemed shocked for one second before smiling at Aelinor. She gave a small bow and retorted to her, "Thank you, my princess. And I must say, you are very great with children Your Grace". Aelinor smiled gently and brought her hand gently up to the midwives' hand and gave it a small squeeze, "Thank you yourself". She said smiling, as she felt the midwife squeeze her hand back. "You have cared and protected Viserys until now, and I believe that you shall keep doing it..-"

Aelinor furred her brows and remembered that she never asked the midwife of her name, "I apologize for not asking sooner but what is your name?" The midwife's eyes widened, "It's Donna, my princess"

Aelinor laughed quietly while shaking her head, "I believe that we're going to be good friends Donna. And you may call me Aelinor" Donna's eyes widened even more, and had a rosy tint plastered on her cheeks. Donna nodded with a wide smile and only then did Aelinor notice how young the midwife seemed. She looked to be two or three years older than herself, which is extremely young to be a midwife. But her father probably believed that the younger the midwife the safer the child was going to be.

As they talked Jaime looked between them with a happy expression on his face, even though his face was expressionless. Jaime has noticed that Aelinor didn't have many friends. Only her brother, who was constantly on his work chambers or with his children, Elia who was still on bed rest for birthing Aegon, and Ashara who was back at Starfall on a visit. Jaime seemed to think that this was good for Aelinor, to get out of her chambers and make more friends, even if they weren't noble.

Jaime's face was forward but occasionally brought his face towards Aelinor's face. He seemed to not get enough of it. But still, when watching her he felt guilt bursting on his chest. He thinks about how Cersei would react if she had known how he thinks about Aelinor. But sometimes when he looks at Aelinor, what he could see was long gold hair and green emerald eyes so like his own.

He shook his head and stared forwards again, waiting for them to finish.

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"I haven't seen you in ages, Rhaegar"

Rhaegar just smiles tiredly and is secretly happy that Aelinor visited him. Elia was still at Dragonstone and is still resting due to Aegon's birth. Rhaegar began stressing ever since the Maester told him that Elia could not bear another child. Well, she could, but she would likely die in the process. Rhaegar knew how much Aelinor loved her and how much her brothers, Doran and Oberyn loved her to death. It wasn't like Rhaegar didn't love Elia, yes he did but more as a friend and a companion rather than a lover. And Rhaegar did truly care for her. But still, the dragon must have three heads.

"It would appear so, Aelinor." Rhaegar smiled. "But I have been busy" That was not a lie. He was busy, with his newborn and the prophecy along with the plan to overthrow his father.

Aelinor chuckled loudly while throwing her head back. Rhaegar's heart meted. "Dear brother, how are Elia and the children? And when are you coming back officially? Because I have been so lonely here and-" Aelinor rambled while Rhaegar watched amusingly with a raised brow. When did Aelinor become so outspoken? But he can understand, he had longed to come back home to his mother and most of all his sister.

Rhaegar threw his hands up and shook them while chuckling. "Ok-ok, no need to ramble" Aelinor gave a playful glare. Rhaegar smiled while facing the floor before looking at his sister again. "I and Elia are coming back in some months officially and we will attend the tourney at Harenhall too. The one Lord Tywin organized for the birth of Viserys" Rhaegar said while smiling almost...sadly.

Aelinor beamed at this and walked over to him, "Really? Oh, how fun it's going to be with Elia here!" Aelinor said almost to herself. Rhaegar was silent. "Are you going to attend the tourney?" Rhaegar nodded shifting uneasily. "Well, you best give mother or Elia the crown of Love and Beauty when you win," Aelinor said while chuckling. Aelinor noticed that Rhaegar didn't meet her eyes. She frowned at this.

"Rhaegar? What is it? Are you all right?" Aelinor questioned worriedly and voice thick with emotion. Rhaegar never behaved like this. It was very uncommon for her. It was true that both she and Rhaegar was truly living a sad life, but never together.

Rhaegar gives a sigh and shakes his head while standing up from his chair, "No- no it's nothing for you to concern yourself with Aelinor" Aelinor frowns again. Why shouldn't she concern herself with his problems? He is her brother.

"Rhaegar" she choked through her tears that were forming. "Tell me". She demanded.

Rhaegar turned around and ignored her glare and demand. He closed his eyes and gave out a sigh. He could not tell her of the actual thing. But he had to tell her something, or else she would demand and he just didn't want to deal with so much today.

Rhaegar turns around again, "Fine". He lets out. "Father has to go." Aelinor froze at that. What was her brother playing at? Did he not know that this was treason. Now that he had another prince he would rather make Viserys his heir rather then Rhaegar. "I have made a plan along with Jon Connington and other powerful houses." He continued while poring himself and Aelinor a goblet of wine. "He burns people Aelinor. And for what? Stealing a piece of bread? Speaking ill of Aerys?". He lets out a scoff at that.

Aelinor stared at him, wide-eyed, "No". She let out almost quietly, shaking her head denying the statements that he made. "You can't and you know that!" Rhaegar turns his head while drinking more wine from his goblet. He never drinks. "Father will burn you. He has no use for you if he finds out! He has gotten a new son now. He will burn you and make Viserys his heir" Rhaegar still doesn't answer. Aelinor lets out an unbelievable huff at his stupidity and selfishness. "Say that you do this then, and he finds out. He will not only burn you. But he will burn everyone that was in on the plan and he will kill Elia and Rhaenys along with Aegon. How can you be so selfish and risk their lives?"

Rhaegar spared Aelinor a rather dismissive glance, "I told you my worries and now you must promise that you will not do anything. Do you understand, Aelinor? Father can not go around like this. What if he burns other people from noble houses, what then? He will start a war Aelinor". He said so coldly and puts his finished goblet of wine on his desk. Aelinor does not say anything. "You can leave."

Aelinor doesn't say anything and walks to the door but, not before stopping at a halt and turning around to be met with his back. "It was good seeing you again Rhaegar. I will see you at the tourney." Aelinor opens the door and walks out.

Rhaegar lets out a shaky breath and a tear falls down his face......

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A/N:

OKAY SO THE FIRST THING IM GOING TO POINT UT IS THAT I REALLY NEEDED TO SPEED THIS UP, BECAUSE IT WAS GETTING BORING LOLL.

SO ELIA HAS GIVEN BIRTH TO AEGON AT DRAGONSTONE AS WELL AS VISERYS. SO LORD TYWIN WILL MAKE A TOURNEY FOR HIM.