(Baelon's POV)
"Ah, today's a good day to fly out...." I said as I stretched my arms
I was outside, in the gardens, seeing many maids blush as they walked past me. One of them walked up to me as they held a platter with a jug of wine and a cup.
"My Prince..." she said
"Ah." I said with a smile, "Thank you."
I took a cup and poured wine on it from the jug, placing it back on the platter as she bowed slightly and walked past me.
As I took a sip of the wine, standing there, I noticed my beloved sister sitting on a bench, off into the distance. Ser Harold was standing guard behind her as she read from a book.
I smiled and proceeded to walk towards her, "My sister." I called as I reached her, "Good Morrow."
Ser Harold looked at me, "My Prince."
I nodded, "Lord-Commander." I said with a slight smile
Helaena looked up at me, "Brother." She said softly, "What brings you here?"
"Ah, you know." I said as i knelt down in front of her, "I was attracted by the prettiest flower in all of the garden, You."
I placed my hand on her lap as I smiled at her, still holding the cup of wine in my hand.
Helaena smiled, "Oh." She said awkwardly, "Is that so?"
I nodded and took another sip of my cup, "You?"
"Reading." She said gesturing at her book
"Nice." I said
She gently placed her hand on mine, "Mother tells me that I shouldn't be humoring you...." She said softly, "Flying with you only brings trouble, she says."
"Our mother is overprotective, that is all." I said, "I would never let anything happen to you, my precious sister."
She smiled, "I know." She said
"What do you say? Today?" I asked, "You, Me, Balerion, and Dreamfyre. Soaring to the skies, taking in the sight of the tiny world below us."
"I would love to." She said, "But I can't."
I frowned, "You always reject me." I said with a disappointed tone, "Fine then. Whenever you are ready."
I straightened up and patted my pants with my one hand.
"Yes." She said as she went back to reading
I gave her a smile, "You're a joy in my life, you know that, Helaena?" I said with a chuckle
"You see me as what I am; Your Sister." She said, "But soon.....we'll be husband and wife."
I nodded, "Yes, I suppose that's the case." I said, "And after that, King and Queen. Well, no help in going against it. Together, we'll rule and make this world a better place."
"My world is as fine as it is. With you in my life." She said as she looked at me with a genuine smile
"You make me blush." I said with a smile, "Sister, I'll come by your chambers later, so we can read together. Right now, I have been summoned by Father. And I love making him wait."
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"You certainly love making me wait." Father said as he sat down in his chair, "Don't you, Baelon?"
We were in the Small Council Room, Father sat in his seat as the Lord Hand, Otto Hightower sat in his.
I shrugged, "Funny, I told my sister that."
"Hm." He said with a raised eyebrow, "Speaking of her....this is why I've called you."
I crossed my arms, "Is that so?" I said, "What of it?"
"The time is near, my boy." He said as he gave me a serious look, "Soon, Helaena will come of age and you'll have to marry. You are my Heir so you'll have to produce your own as well."
"What a crude way of putting it." I muttered, "Producing....."
"We are aware that you care for your sister, Prince Baelon." Otto spoke up, "But you must understand, that it is your duty."
"Mhm." I said, "Got it."
"My son, I don't think you do." Father told me, "You, who are so engulfed with freedom, you are meant to sit on the Iron Throne. You take your duties.....quite lightly....."
"Take it easy, Father." I said, "It's not like you'll suddenly die or anything. The Realm can wait a few years for me to put sons in my own sister."
He raised an eyebrow, "I know it is strange, to marry your own sister and all." He said, "But you have to understand, the Targaryens have done this for generations."
"Yes, bloodlines pure and all." I said as I sighed, "But you misunderstand, Father, it's not that she's my sister, well that part is strange enough as it is, but it's Helaena. I cannot force things upon her if she doesn't wish to. What if she doesn't wish to give me children?"
"She needs to." Otto said, "She'll need convincing."
"She's a gentle and pure soul, I will not have your words corrupt her, Lord Hand." I said with a scowl
"Baelon." Father said, "Take it easy."
"I understand that Prince has my Granddaughter's best interests at heart." Otto said, "Your Grace, we all found Baelon Targaryen to be your daughter's best match. His kind and gentle heart, that is."
"I'm flattered." I said, "But I don't want people forcing something on my sweet sister. If she doesn't want it, I won't force her."
"Helaena is in agreement with the marriage, Baelon." Father said, "She looks forward to it."
"She's a girl." I said
"And you are a boy." He retorted, "Make no mistake, I only wish the best for my Family. And for you, my son."
I rolled my eyes, "If you say so."
"You are the Rider of Balerion." Otto said, "It is best if we keep you within close proximity. Do you have any idea how many Lords have wanted you to wed their daughters? Their sisters? Their Mothers? And what about Helaena? How many lords do you think want a Targaryen Princess? This is the best course of action, Baelon."
"I understand." I said with another sigh, "Fine, I'll do it. But I'll do it for Helaena."
"So nobody lays a finger on her."
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