25. | LOVELY TIMES
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The days had went suprisingly fast for Aelinor with her constantly avoiding Jaime and Rhaegar. There were rumors of Lyanna Stark being Rhaegars mistress much to her disgust. Ever since Rhaegar gave the Crown of Love and Beauty to Lyanna Stark instead of his own wife there had been a very surprising moment. If it was years before the idea of Rhaegar even condidering to do that would make Aelinor laugh. Aelinor was sure that this had all to to about this stupid prophecy. But why give that damed crown? What would that do to help get his stupid prophecy complete. Aelinor was sure that Elia could give another child in a few years. Not even the conquers had been born that close together.

Aelinor spent her time with Elia and Ashara talking about everything other than Rhaegar and what he did. Elia had surprisingly been calm after having cried her eyes out. Whenever someone looks at her she would only look straight forward or smile and never think it happened. A part of Aelinor admires Elia for that. Her husband shamed her and Elia is still strong. Yet, a part of her wants Elia to be mad or even angry. Aelinor wants Rhaegar to understand what he did, and Aelinor can't be the only person to tell him. Their mother had also given him a talk about shaming his wife. And Aelinor hoped that Rhaegar felt shame, considering that Rhaella herself is being shamed by her own husband and brother.

Aelinor knows that Rhaegar is kind and loving. Yet, he is still disappointingly naive. He actually thinks that the Starks, Baratheon and Martells are going to forget what happened in Harrenhal. Robert was furious when he gave the crown of Love and Beauty to her. And the Starks as well, thinking they humiliated Lady Lyanna. And for the Martells well, she can say that they were not happy at all. Oberyn had been furious as well claiming that Rhaegar shamed her, which is true. Rhaegar of course denies it, claiming it was only a crown of silly flowers. Aelinor knows it isn't.

They had arrived back to King's Landing a few moons before and thing were surprisingly quiet and calm, if you don't think of all the burnings her father did. There was ocationgly talks and mummures abut Rhaegar not caring about Elia, which was not true. Ever since the episode at Harrenhal, Rhaegar had surprisingly used most of his time with Elia and the children. Too much time. Well, a father is always with his family but he also had very much to do, and considering that Rhaegar is the crown prince he sould take more time also with his duties. Aelinor didn't complain though. This was the first time Rhaegar actually spent some real time with his children.

Aelinor walked hand in hand with Viserys as he dragged her towards the library, guards trailing behind them watching closely. Viserys had grown so much, he was nearly to her hips. He was very handsome to be his age and had all the Valeiryan features. Aelinor loved his eyes the most. They were the exact replica of her own. Viserys always loved being with his sister and going to the Red Keep's library.  They would pick out books they thought were interesting and fascinating and read them and occasionally read interesting sentences or explanations to each other. Sometimes Rhaegar would join them, where he tries apologizing to her but Aelinor ignores him and just continues reading with Viserys.

"Look at this one!" Said an exciting Viserys as he showed her a book about the Targaryen dragons. Viserys had always had a fascination about dragons. That made Aelinor think of the dragon eggs she had found some years ago. There were still kept hidden in her chambers and never once taken out. Aelinor fared that her father would find them and try to burn down the entire Red Keep to hatch them which Aelinor would never let happen. The tragedy that happened in Summerhal was still a very bitter and sad story who was not yet forgotten. Now, Aelinor regrets telling Rhaegar about the dragon eggs. Aelinor of course knows that he won't do it in the Keep, but he would try and hatch them. That did make Aelinor a little uneasy because she did not know what Rhaegar would actually do.

They said that as young, Aerys appeared to be generous, ambitious and wise, beginning his reign as peaceful and prosperous. Aerys was loved and respected by both lords and commoners. He later became spiteful of the power of others, especially that of his Hand of the King, Tywin Lannister, who had once been one of his closest friends. He eventually grew paranoid of his own family members and his small council. During the Defiance of Duskendale, Aerys was imprisoned and tormented for six months, until he was rescued by Ser Barristan Selmy. This was the beginning of Aerys's madness.

Aelinor gave her brother a slight chuckle and ruffled his hair and leaned towards him to listen to him read,"That is very fascinating, Viserys". Aelinor then turned to him and gave him a small kiss on his cheek. Aelinor chuckled as she watched Viserys making a disgusted face as he brushed the kiss off his cheek.

She shook her head with a smile as she turned back to her own book. She then heard the sound of heavy armor that made her turn her head back.

"Princess Aelinor!" Said the voice of a guard. He seemed out of breath, probably because of running and seemed very frightened.

Aelinor presses her lips together,"Yes?" She said calmly. The guard's expression then turned into a nervous one.

He coughed trying to hide his nervousness and stood straighter,"I-it's the Prince" Aelinor turned an eyebrow in wonder as she placed a hand on Viserys's leg trying to calm him down. "Yes? What is it?"

"He has kidnapped Lady Lyanna Stark" Aelinor opened her mouth in disbelief. What have you done Rhaegar? But it seemed like the guard wasn't done,"The king also wants your presence"

Aelinor gave a cough trying to compose herself. She then gave a nod and stood from her chair. She turned to Viserys and gave him a sad smile,"I am sorry Viserys. But father wants me."

Viserys looked scared and confused,"But why had Rhaegar taken a Lady?" He questioned innocenly. "Has Rhaegar done a bad thing?"

Aelinor shook her head furiously while cupping his face."No, no Viserys. It is just a misunderstanding. You musn't think about that now, okay?" Viserys nodded.

Aelinor nodded back with a gentle smile."I must go now, but I will have Ser Jaime come and guard you, alright?" Viserys nodded again with a big smile. He always did have a certain fondness for the kingsguard. "I will see you later Viserys" Aelinor gave him another peck on the cheek before following the guard to her fathers solar.

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"Where is that damed boy!" Screamed Aerys furiously. Aelinor had walked into his solar to find many persons already inside. Lord Varys didn't have any information on where the Prince took Lyanna Stark. They had gotten a letter from Lord Rickard Stark demanding his daughter back. Funny you write that to my father. You should write that to Rhaegar. That did say a lot. If Lord Varys even couldn't find Rhaegar, then no one could. They had to find Rhaegar quickly before it gets as far as rebellion.

Aerys turned his eyes toward hers and for a spilt second she thought she saw a glimpse of sadness before it quickly vanished and he put on a cold mask again. "Do you have any idea of where your brother is, daughter?" He asked bitterly. Aerys had always thought Rhaegar as stupid and mever once wantes him as the next king. If he wanted to stick his cock into a northen bitch so be it, but without your precious name as heir to the throne. He would name Viserys the new heir and wed Aelinor to him. A perfect way to continue the next generation of Targaryens. He had always knew that his son would do something stupid, he would never risk the chance to give Rhaegar Aelinor. Aerys wasn't stupid. Mad, yes. But not stupid. He saw how his son's eyes followed Aelinor whenever she danced or stared daggers at men who offered her a dance. But no. He would never do that.

Aelinor shook her head with a scrowl,"No. He didn't tell me anything, father" Her father stared at her for a second before waiving his hand telling her to leave.

She walked out and suddenly felt her heart heavy. The dark and never ending halls where Rhaegar and Aelinor used to run and explore. They would try and find the hidden dragons and ending up dirty in dirt and covered in puddle. Those were the times Aelinor yearned for. Those innocent and lovely times. When Rhaegar gave that Crown to Lyanna Stark her whole world shattered.

Rhaegar always made up the best games when they were children. They would wake early in the morning to play–find the dragon. They would run outside to the gardens and try and catch each other.

But now, when he left without telling her and just leaving her and his family to his fathers mercy–her whole soul shattered. He left us–his family for that wild She-Wolf. And Aelinor know that it's not really Lyanna Stark's fault, rather Rhaegar's fault. He gave that crown and kidnapped her. But a part of Aelinor just wants to hate her-lohate her. But she can't, because she knows that it isn't her fault.

He left their mother, their lovely, beautiful sad mother who have cared and protected them since they have been born. Now that their mother is heavily pregnant, her father had not let her leave her chambers and ordered two of his king guard outside her chambers at all time. Her mother was very sickly and tired from the pregnancy that she couldn't even stand up from the bed unless someone helps her. Aelinor had a horrible feeling that their mother would not survive this. She could imagine their mother laying in her own puddle of blood. Dying slowly and painfully before finally dying.

Rhaegar left Elia, the princess of Dorne and wife to Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen who gave him two children. A beautiful daughter and a lovely son. They were both extremely loved and adored by the people. They wouldn't care if they were near Their brother Viserys–their sad, quiet and curious brother. Rhaegar had never really taken his time to spent some actual time with him. But Aelinor spent nearly all her time to spent with him. He was her little brother–and Aelinor will always love and protect him. And most importantly–he left her. His own sister. His part. He left her in the mercy of their father just to have some wolf girl. She would never forgive Rhaegar for that.

She longed for their innocent and lovely times back. Where they were children without a care in the world. There was no crown prince or princess. No prince or princess.

Oh how she longed for those lovely times.

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