22. | LOYAL
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The recovery of Jaime had surprisingly been fast one. That had only been good for him. The king of course wanted his kingsguard back to protect his daughter again, even though he failed to do that. But the King insisted that the other kingsguard members protect him and the rest of his family. The journey to Harrenhall would happen in two moons, so that only meant that Jaime would join them.

The tourney was said to be the most faboulos tourney there will ever be. All the houses will be there, even the Starks who never go utside the Noth unless it's a royal command from the King. Yet, Lord Rickard had made southern betrothals for his firstborn son and daughter, that would explain why he would also join the tourney. It would be best to look into the different houses now that you have made very secured betrothals with two of the seven kingdoms.

Lord Tywin and Lad Amelia had returned to Casterly Rock some moons before the second attempt on her murder, much to her fathers annoyance. The king wanted to gloat to his former friend that he had his heir but got very displeased when he heard that the Lady Amelia had birthed a son, Julian.

Aelinor was surprised to say the least. Now that Lord Tywin had an heir, he wouldn't need Jaime anymore and would let him stay at the kingsguard. It was also oddly weird that Jaime now had a half-brother. Yet, Jaime expressed that he never wanted to be a Lord with titles and have a duty only to carry the Lannister legacy further.

"Mother, how are you?". Aelinor asked her mother worriedly. Aelinor had known that her mother had been devastated when only a wet nurse could be with Viserys. It was very suprising that she even managed to birth this child healthy and not miscarried him or have him born stillborn. Her father had been overjoyed, if he was a normal loving husband people would understand why you would be overjoyed.

But Aerys only wanted more children from Rhaella and pressured her to it. Aelinor was certain that her father plan to make Viserys his heir.

Her mother smiled sadly, as she always does, "I am fine. I was going to see Viserys again, care to join me?"

Aelinor smiled widely as she nodded her head, "Of course!"

As Ser Barristan followed after them, the mother and daughter began talking. Talking about everything a mother and daughter would do.

"Mother?" Aelinor asked her mother quietly.

Her mother glanced at her daughter as she gave a nod at her head with a smile.

Aelinor gave a shaky breath before asking, "Have you ever loved anyone, mother?"

Her mother looks shocked for a second before her expression tuned sad. "Yes I did" She began telling her and abruptly stopped to let the guards open Viseys's Chambers. "He was a knight, Bonnifer was his name. Handsome, kind and strong. Though he was more of a childish crush more then anything else, I suppose. I was only one-and-three, I didn't know what love was. Not that I know what it is now, eighter. Never had the chance too" She continued shaking her head lightly. They walked over towards where Viserys laid in his crib. Rhaella waved her hand to the wet nurse, dismissing her. Rhaella laid Viserys on her lap while stroking his cheek. Aelinor smiled at them both. She loved them.

Rhaella turned her eyes up and closed her eyes, "When my father announsed the bethrodal for me and my brother, my lovely knight left. I know not if it was a broken heart or just a fling for him. But to me, it was the most loveliest experiense I have had before wedding your father". Aelinor felt her heart break for her mother. She had endured so much and would continue to do so until the King dies. Hopefully not for long.

Aelinor takes her mothers free hand into hers and gave it a big squeeze. They meet eachothers eyes and Aelinor noticed that her mother had tears in her eyes. "I promise I will protect you and Viserys. Rhaegar, Elia and my nice and nephew too." Aelinor whispered sertian. Her mother gave her a real smile through her tears this time.

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Aelinor stood at the balcony as she stared at the streets of Flea Bottom. The streets still smelled bad and reeked of sweat and dirt. Aelinor had always wished to make a new Flea Bottom. To remake it and to be a good and stable living and trading place. But alas, she is no crown prince or a king. Aelinor suppose she could ask Rhaegar to do it. It would make him more loved from the people, thats for sure.

"Princess Aelinor"

Aelinor smiled kindly, "Lord Varys". She greeted with a nod on her head. She had asked Lord Varys to join her on the balcony for a talk.

She gestured him with her hand, inviting him.

"I must say Princess. I was very suprised you wanted to speak with me. Considering the second attemt at assasinating you." He stopped and faced her. "Is there anything I can do for you, Princess Aelinor?"

Aelinor's lips were firmly pressed as her eyes still stared over Flea Bottom, "Lord Varys, I would like to think that you know what I will ask of you". She paused. "My brother. I'm sorry, but have you heard any rumors about Rhaegar from your spiders?"

Varys's brow arched up, a little impressed at her statement, "If I may, why do you ask?". When she didn't answer Varys gave a sigh.

"Maybe I have, my Princess". He admitted, beaking the silence.

Aelinor turned her head towards Varys and furred her brows worriedly, "Lord Varys, I hope you can keep those secrets to yourself and not speak a word about those rumors to the king"

Varys gave a small grin, "My Princess, everything I do, is not to tell the king who his enemies are." His grin turned into a sly smirk. "I dont serve the king, but the realm and the good of its people"

Aelinor cocked her head in confusion, "And here I was, thinking the Master of Secrets is loyal to the king. How stupid I was." She remarked, turning her head towars Flea Bottom to hide her small grin.

Varys shakes his head and gives a small chuckle, "I did not not say I did not serve the king". He turned his head as he too looked over the people in Flea Bottom. "I serve the realm. And the one serving the realm is the King. And the King choses how the realm is going to be. Are you not a good king you do the realm no good. But if you're a good King you do the realm good." He pauses and takes a breath. "I do not serve a bad king, my princess. But I serve and are loyal to a good king". He turns his head and takes Aelinor's hand gently in his and gives her a pat.

Aelinor stared into his eyes in curiosity before widening her eyes at his next words.

"Or maybe a Queen"

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A/N:

WHAT DO YOU THINK VARYS IS PLANNING? IS IT A GAME FOR HIM OR?

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OKAYY THIS WAS A FAST ONE LOL. IT ONLY TOOK LIKE TWO DAYS FINISHING IT!

BUT NOW THAT IT IS SUMMER BREAK I WILL UPDATE EVEN MORE THEN BEFORE. MABYE EVEN TWICE IN A DAY.

SO YOU HAVE TO BE UPDATED IN THIS STORY! THIS IS A FAST UPDATES BOOK. !!

New update!!!:

Okay so the next chapter will be long!! Thats why I havent updated now. But I will possibly update tommorow or maybe today....