(Third Person POV)
Prince Daemon Targaryen made his way down the hall as he was followed by a member of the Kingsuard.
"My Prince, do not act hastily." The Knight pleaded as the Rogue Prince had a scowl on his face
"My Lady-Wife and my son will soon arrive to King's Landing and I have to deal with this as soon as possible!" Daemon said, "Summon Lord Lyonel at once. Now!"
He stormed into the Small Council Romm where Otto Hightower sat, looking at King Viserys who was telling him something. The two of them looked over at Daemon who had a serious scowl on his face.
"Daemon." Viserys said, "What is the issue?"
"Firstly, you summoned Rhea and Aerion." He said, "Why did you do that?"
Viserys chuckled, "Why…? Because I wished to see him." He said, "Is that an issue?"
"Nevermind what that is. What I want to know is why is your daughter sneaking away in the dead of the night to have a little lover's reunion!"
Viserys frowned, "What do you mean?" He said, "That is quite the accusation, Daemon. Who is it you claim she is meeting?!"
Daemon pointed at Viserys, "You promised me she were to stay a maiden, Viserys." He said angrily, "You made a vow!!"
"My Prince, I suggest you calm down and watch what you say to His Grace, The King." Otto said
"It is fine, Otto. I can handle my brother." Viserys said, "Daemon, tell me how do you know of this alleged situation."
"Harwin Strong." Daemon said, "He is a member of the City Watch. The Goldcloaks still remember who made them what they are so some tell me about things that might interest me. And they have seen Breakbones shy away from his post and found him with a white-haired girl. Now tell me who this girl could be!"
"We will summon both the Princess Rhaenyra and Ser Harwin to get to the bottom of this." Otto stood up, "In the meantime, Prince Daemon should greet his family upon their arrival. I am sure Lady Rhea does not like traveling much and will find the comfort of her husband to be well earned."
"Oh is that-" Daemon started
"Daemon, enough." Viserys said, "Otto is right. We will question the both of them. And until we find out the truth, you will do nothing. Do I make myself clear?!"
Daemon waved him off aggressively, "I will do my duty as a father." He said angrily, "My son is but a boy now, so I will defend his dignity. But the day he becomes a Knight is the day he becomes a Man. And as his father, I will ensure that he learns to not take any of this without doing anything about it."
"What is that supposed to be? A threat?" Viserys said, "What, you will have Aerion think he should kill whoever insults him?"
"No, he is being raised by Knights. He will live as a Knight." Daemon said
"The boy should be raised by his Father." Otto said, "Not by anyone else."
"And you should shut the fuck up." Daemon said as he turned around and stormed out of the room
Otto sighed and looked at Viserys, "What should be done about this?"
"Daemon is acting as a Father, in his own way." Viserys said, "He will not do anything harshly unless absolutely necessary."
"Is it absolutely necessary now?" Otto asked
Viserys shook his head, "Not if we stop it."
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"Fortune smiles on you this day, niece." Daemon said as he looked at Rhaenyra, "For you to have loyal maids to vouch for you."
Rhaenyra scowled, "I did no such things, Daemon." She said, "Why should I ever fathom doing that??"
"You know why!" Daemon exclaimed
"Husband, enough." Lady Rhea said
They were in the Secret Gardens, after the King questioned both Rhaenyra and Harwin Strong. It was concluded that Daemon was wrong but Breakbones was warned about the consequences of ever laying a finger on a betrothed woman.
Daemon was sure that it was true and decided to warn the Princess himself.
Rhea pulled Daemon aside, "She will not insult our son." She said, "Leave her be."
"Tch…" Daemon said as he looked over to see Aerion sitting on a bench
The young lord was fidgeting with a hunting knife, his eyes not leaving the blade.
Daemon looked at Rhea, "You gave him a knife?"
"Yes." Rhea said, "It is just a knife. What is the issue?"
"He could cut someone…" Daemon said, "Or himself."
"He has enough discipline for neither of those things to happen." Rhea said before looking at Rhaenyra, "Princess, I apologize for my Husband's behavior."
"It is okay, My Lady." Rhaenyra said
Daemon pointed at Aerion, "Go and apologize." He said
Rhaenyra looked at Aerion with reluctance, "I…." she started, "Well…"
"She needs not to do that." Rhea said, "But Princess, I would appreciate it if you would speak to him, even for a bit. He just learned of this betrothal and does not seem to know how to react to it."
"He is a child…" Rhaenyra said
"Who you will marry one day." Daemon said, "Now go."
"Enough, Daemon." Rhea said with a scowl
Rhaenyra sighed and walked over to the bench where Aerion sat. She then reluctantly sat next to him and placed her hands on her lap.
"Cousin…" she said after a few seconds
Aerion began to rub the blade with his sleeve, "Princess." He said without looking at her, "What do you need?"
"I…" she started, "You spoke to my Father?"
"I did." Aerion said
"What did the two of you speak about?" She looked at him
"Dragons." Aerion said as he sheathed the knife and placed it aside, "Why do you ask?"
Rhaenyra shrugged, "No particular reason." She said, "What about dragons?"
"I am to claim one soon." Aerion said, "It is my birthright, he tells me. I say that while it is tempting, I do not see the rush. Father also wants me to be a dragonrider but I am to be a Knight first."
"And when you become one…." Rhaenyra said, "You marry me."
Aerion nodded, "I hear you got in trouble." He said without looking at her, "I will speak my mind, cousin. I care not for Harwin Strong. To me, he seems like a weak-willed man. Perhaps it is because I am Daemon's son but I believe that one day, I will best him in combat. So if he wishes to intervene with what was laid in front of us…."
"Then let the Gods decide his Fate."