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I literally just uploaded a Harry Potter story I'm working on and realized I never uploaded this story on this site LOL, I'm going to upload a Chapter a day until I run out of material and focus on other stories, but I do plan on keeping updating this. If you've seen it on ao3 then cheers, if not, enjoy the writing!

This story is a GOT x Arrow type crossover thingy, its not true to Arrow but there are some similarities, please pay attention to dates, as flashbacks are prevalent.

I hope all of you are having a good year and an upcoming Happy Holidays,

More Life,

Jae

422 New Valyria

Ezraelex was tired,

It was late at night, and Jae and his dragon were floating over the edges of Blackwater bay.

Through the connection Jae shared with his dragon he could feel her exhaustion, the flap of her wings was so slow and lethargic that Jae was unsure if he was even going to be able to make it to the Red Keep. Ez was flying slow her belly nearly brushing the waves of the bay, pushing his thoughts to his dragon, Jae thought, 'please love, just a bit further.'

Jae was extremely tired as well, he had been flying for hours and was sure his stomach was about to eat his insides. He was dehydrated, his lips felt chapped, the flying in nothing but the sun for most of the trip had his throat sore and parched, thirsting for water, while there was a sea beneath him had him hating the small irony.

It had been five years since Jae had been in New Valyria, returning home to his family felt odd, like this part of his life has been completely frozen in time, and he was returning to his Father the same as he was when Jae stepped onto that damned ship.

Jae shuddered in thought, it was best not to delve into those thoughts, it would only put him into a worse mood, when he should be rejoicing at finally being home, being safe.

Ez pushed her wings a few more times, and Jae saw the cliffs that had the secret passage ways leading to the Red Keep. Jon smiled, the memories of him, Rhaenys, Aegon and Dany playing in the tunnels as children making him grin.

Ez let out a loud huff, letting Jae know that she was feeling the same, happy to be back in New Valyria, returning to her brothers and sisters. Jae pet along her scales, reaching forward to scratch behind her skull, a place he knew she liked. Ez pushed her wings twice more, before she turned her head to look back at Jae, a devilish look in her eyes.

Next thing Jae knew he was being splashed with water, Ez was close enough that she skidded along the waves, her body being used as floatation for Jae, her skull and wings splashing the water up in the air, some of it connecting with Jae, wetting his hair and clothing.

Ez sided right up to the small beach, allowing Jae to slide off onto the sand. It took him a few seconds to stand, he had been sitting in the one position on her back for so long that his legs were stiff, shaking them out then stretching his muscles, he turned back to Ez, seeing her looking at him expectantly.

Jae reached for her, scratching along her skull, then underneath her jaw, "we're finally home, love," the answering rumble from Ez was appreciative, "You can rest here if you are too tired, or fly to the Dragonpit, either way, I'll be going home alright?" Ez pushed back an image into Jae's brain, the site of Father appeared in his vision, then a large boar that had clearly been set on by dragonfire. Jon laughed, Ezraelex was obviously hungry. "I'll make sure you have the biggest boar of them all tomorrow, in thanks for your efforts today." Ez's reaction was to butt her head into Jae's torso, her action for showing affection. Jae gave her a few more scratches before he moved over to her harness, grabbing his sword belt, strapping on his sword and dagger, the Valyrian steel shining in the moonlight.

Jae then turned towards the tunnels, heading into the depths of the keep. There were only a few people who knew of these passageways, Jae's Father, Rhaegar being the head of the Targaryen family made him the head of the Bank of New Valyria. His position had Jae and his family spending weeks at a time in the Red Keep, often exploring the castle while Father worked, Maegor's Holdfast housing him and his extended family for extended periods of time.

Jae could not wait to see his family again. He missed all of them with everything in his very soul. Jae was four and ten when he was shipwrecked, now returning after five years he was hoping that his own family would not be unrecognizable. A lot can change, he just hoped that they still loved him, and missed him as much as he did them.

Passing through the tunnels of the keep, he ran his fingers over the hundreds of dragon skulls, the dragons that had perished in the various conflicts over the years. Jae smiled seeing the dragon skeleton where he and Daenerys shared their first kiss. The two of them were only seven name days at the time, but he would always cherish the small moments between family.

Thinking about Daenerys brought Jae back to his brooding, the shipwreck separating them, they went onto the boat on a diplomatic mission to the Iron Bank of Braavos, Jae and Dany going with Jon Connington to speak on Rhaegar's behalf. Until a massive storm hit them not far outside of Dragonstone. Jae hoped that Dany was alive, as well as Connington, wherever each of them happened to be at the moment. If it was in the afterlife then he hoped for them to be at peace seeing him return to New Valyria, maybe it would provide them some closure finally seeing Jae back into the safety net of family and not the dangers of greed and slavery in Essos.

Jae took the stairs two at a time towards the trap door he knew lead to the bottom of the kitchen tower. He was hoping he could steal some food and water before he eventually made his way to the Targaryen manse.

Jae pushed the door open, and nearly scared one of the kitchen slaves to death, she jumped and turned in his direction, giving a small shout, her hands coming up to cover her mouth. Jae saw the leather collar around her neck and felt disgust run through his veins, not long ago that was him.

"my apologies, my lady, I did not mean to scare you," Jae said charmingly, giving her a reassuring smile. Jae noticed that she was rather pleasant, darkish skin and curly black hair, she could not have been over the age of ten and three. The girl looked down at her toes, ensuring she did not make eye contact with him, she only nodded meekly then spoke extremely politely and measured. "I should be the one who is sorry, this one should not react in such a way."

Jae immediately shook his head, he then entered the room fully, reaching for one of the water skins that was on the table. He took a few large swigs, then dumped some in his hand, rubbing it over his face and lips, hoping to alleviate the obvious burns from the sun. He then went over to the cabinet, grabbed a piece of bread, knowing that he would not be able to eat the entire loaf without his stomach rejecting the food, he tore it in half and offered the other half to the young girl.

She briefly looked up at him, surprise evident in her eyes, she quickly shook her head, but Jae persisted. "Take it, I am offering, if you do not want it now, have it later." He gave her another reassuring smile, she nodded smiling slightly accepting his offer. Jae thought she would then leave, her interest in him being fulfilled but Jae was surprised when she spoke gently. "Pardon me, my lord, but I have lived here for several years and I do not recognize you."

Jae shot her a glare, his lips pinched together, "slaves are not supposed to ask questions." He stated, and the young girl immediately looked embarrassed and uncomfortable, yet Jae continued, "I am Jaehaerys Targaryen."

Jae spoke his name and the young girl's head shot up, curiosity and disbelief on her face. "Jaehaerys Targaryen died five years ago." She spoke so straight forwardly that Jae almost believed it. He chuckled to himself, he was very much alive. Jae gave her the same charming smile as before, "I never actually died, I was just never found," he saw the young girl smile sadly, Jae spoke again though, "what is your name my lady?"

Jae walked over, and leaned against the counter across from her, she was a very cute little girl, Jae felt a sort of brotherly affection for her immediately, she was the very first person he met coming back to New Valyria, he would likely never forget her face. Jae watched as she tore a piece of her own bread, but she then looked directly into his eyes, then side eyed a cupboard to his left.

Jae pinched his eyebrows in confusion, she repeated the action, and Jae pointed at the cupboard. She nodded at him, a shy smile breaking on her lips. Jae walked over and opened the cupboard, finding a large plate of butter. Jae turned and smiled at her, taking the plate and setting it next to her, she grabbed a nearby knife and handed it to him and they each buttered their bread slowly. Her actions were very intelligent, as a slave she could not ask for him to take the butter, but it would be perfectly fine for him to take any.

"Missandei" she had taken a bite, Jae as well, she swallowed to clear her throat then spoke her name. Jae smiled towards her, "Your name is very beautiful." Her blush was so cute, and her actions had him believing she was far more intelligent than she was letting on.

Missandei said she had been living here for years, she was probably well in the loop of gossip around the Red Keep. "So, I assume the Solteres' are still sitting on the throne?" Missandei nodded, but her eyebrows pinched together in confusion. "Yes, Zaegar Solteres is still King, his Queen unfortunately perished a short time ago, she died in childbirth and the child was still born." Jae nodded at her words, the King was more than likely crushed by her death, they were always very much in love. Zaegar was a man who was easily proclaimed to be weak, his physical state and natural metabolism had him extremely skinny and fragile looking. He was very smart politically but had never faced a battle, that was the major doubt within his leadership. If conflict came would he be able to handle it?

Zaegar had married his sister, Alaenys, she was considered to be very beautiful, yet those were just rumours through the land. If you actually saw the King and his wife, they were both very average looking. Just very plain Valyrian blooded people, it was rather strange though because their children were disgustingly beautiful. Their eldest and heir Maekar, is a tall handsome man, that Rhaenys often lusted after. Their daughters, the next two children they had, Daenyra and Maella, where a nameday older then Jae and a nameday younger then Jae. There was a large gap in between children, when Jae had departed on the ship, twins, a boy and a girl, named Malaerya and Vimar were only six name days.

Jae had often spent feasts and dances sneaking away with his family and the royal children with some wine skins to often hide away from their responsibilities. It was there that the Targaryens and Solteres' would bond the most, Aegon, Jae and Maekar became good friends, as well as Rhaenys, Daenerys and Daenyra and Maella. The memories hurt as Daenerys was no longer with them, Jae hoped things would remain the same.

Jae smiled at Missandei, she obviously had more questions for him, his very presence was confusing and she wished to learn more. Her voice was rather gentle when she spoke, obviously hoping to not overreach her position. "How are you here?" Jae laughed actually, it was so innocently spoke that the actions he had to commit to actually arrive back compared to how she spoke had him laughing. The sheer difference between her purity and his darkness was refreshing.

"I am surprised you believe me," Jae looked at her and Missandei shrugged, she then looked at him questioningly urging him to answer her question. "Mostly my dragon my lady," Jae said smiling. Jae had not smiled this much in moons, he was unsure if it was just finally arriving home, or Missandei's presence that had him so gleeful. "May I ask something of you my lady?"

Missandei immediately put her hands behind her back, the bread left on the counter. Her slave training immediately kicking back in. Jae shook his head slightly, "Do not worry my lady, I just wish to speak with you some more," Missandei looked questioningly at him, "you wish to speak with me?" There was a little bit of hope in her voice, and it made Jae feel warm that he was able to bring it out of her. "yes, of course." Missandei's smile was joyous and Jae returned it.

"I have been away for five years and just arrived to New Valyria, I need someone that I can speak to who knows the ins and outs of the keep." Jae smiled encouragingly at her, and the small girl took a few seconds to take in his words, but met his eyes and nodded shyly. Jae smiled back, then stuck his hand out for her to put hers in. Missandei looked at him crazily, but hesitantly put her hand in his. Jae leaned down to kiss her hand and he heard Missandei's gasp of surprise. "It was lovely to meet you Missandei, I shall see you soon."

The small blush on her cheeks was so cute, Jae wished to pinch them, but with a small embarrassed wave from Missandei, Jae headed out.

He swept through the keep, passing some servants and guards along the way, none of them paying much attention to him, obviously not recognizing him. Jae had never looked like a Valyrian, with his Northern Deceased Mother, Lyanna. She passed on her dark brown hair, sharp jaw and thick torso, His eyes and nose were very Valyrian, the aquiline nose and violet eyes showing his father in him. The guards barely recognized him even when he was considered alive, it made no difference now.

The stop in the Kitchens was important for Jae's stomach was slightly sated and his throat and lips were no longer as dry as the Dothraki sea. Jae walked through the keep, the Valyrian decorations unchanging from the last time he was there, the Solteres' sigil, the Valyrian sphinx was prevalent, their symbol being carved into different pieces of stone throughout the keep. Jae made his way to the outer doors of the keep.

Jae made his way outside, the fresh air hitting his skin was surprising at it had started to warm, his arrival and time spent in the Kitchens with Missandei taking some time for the sun to rise. Jae came up to the gates and the Gold cloaks standing along the walls gave him a surprised look.

Jae looked up at them, remaining completely deadpan, "would you mind opening the gates?" the two gold cloaks looked down at him, he probably looked like a moron, the only thing of any true value on him being his Valyrian weapons, yet those were rare, yet still rather common. "We open the gates at sunrise." One of the guards called back, Jae silently cured his luck, he would make it all the way back to New Valyria just to be stuck inside the gates at the Red Keep.

"Would you open it if I told you that I'm Jaehaerys Targaryen?" Jae thought he would at least attempt to try and convince them, if not, he knew of a place in the Red Keep gardens where he could climb a tree and hop the wall. The guards continued to simply look towards him as if he was as valuable as the dirt on their shoes. "Jaehaerys Targaryen died five years ago."

Jae expected that, he rolled his eyes, then turned and walked from the gate, one of the guards though, called out to him. "Oi, where are you going?" It was rather suspicious that Jae had just sort of appeared coming out of the keep, the secret pathway was the only way Jae knew he could get into the city at night, as like the Red Keep, they shut the gates of New Valyria at night time as well. Jae did not stop moving, but he did turn towards the guards walking backwards, "to the kitchens!" he called back, then quickly hurried off to the Gardens.

Jae quickly made his way through the keep being careful to make sure he was not followed by those over bearing guards. He travelled through the keep, knowing the halls, he quickly made it to the gardens and then settled into a light jog. He made his way to the tree that settled over the wall, it was a small jump from the top of the wall to the bottom as the outer area was a cliff. If Jae could make the jump when he was eight name days, then he was certain that he could do it now. Jae made his way up the tree quickly, then stood on the edge of the wall, pausing to see the landing area was around eight feet in width, he would be fine.

Jae jumped and landed simply, his ankles, knees and hips taking the small amount of torque. Jae made his way along the wall, striding through the outer land to settle into the streets. Hr made his way to River row, then the street of steel. Continuing to jog, Jae made his way towards the Targaryen manse. As Jae jogged he looked around the environment, the street of Steel that Jae remembered to be lively and full, were now completely abandoned. Not abandoned because of the early hour, but abandoned as in the stores and shops were boarded up completely. What happened?

Jae shook off his suspicion, continuing his jog. The manse was towards the Northern side of the city, it was hidden behind The hill of Fourteen Flames, but the large manse was hard to miss, the large towers that had a stretch of solid building in between them. Jae jogged down towards Cobbler's square, then hit a left towards the Lion's gate.

He made his way to the laneway that lead directly to the manse and began to walk. After all of this time, he was finally to be home. He looked across the manse's top floor, recognizing the different windows as places where his family's bedchambers were. The left side, held Father's room, Elia's and Cersei's. Jae knew Father preferred to overlook the water country so his room was towards the back of the manse. The middle windows held Aegon and Rhaenys' rooms. Jae hoped that the two of them were well, he could not begin to think of how the loss of him and Daenerys affected them, as well as the loss of Lord Connington for Father. Lastly towards the right side of the manse held Visenya's and Myrcella's room, the twins always shared a room, the two of them nearly inseparable, yet always fondly argued with one another. The other room on the right side was Daemon's room, his youngest brother who more than likely did not even remember him.

Jae's heart hurt, he was returning to his family, he had missed so much, and was very randomly returning, it was not as if he could send a message. He just hoped he would be accepted for who he was, someone that was broken and scarred, yet still a member of House Targaryen.

Jae

417 New Valyria

Jae woke up in his bedchambers. He slowly opened his eyes, the sunlight streaming through the windows of the Targaryen manse.

His room was practically bare, most of his belongings being collected and packed into cases for his trip to Braavos. Today was the day he and Daenerys would depart, and he quickly knew he would need to begin to ready himself lest he be late.

Jae went over to Ezraelex's cage, the newly hatched dragon was so small compared to the other dragon's that floated around New Valyria that Jae hoped she would eventually grow into a great winged beast. Her size now made the little dragon vulnerable, she had not even been able to blow fire nor fly yet and now Jae had to leave to Braavos.

The timing of the hatching was rather unfortunate, Jae was still overjoyed that it happened, the egg that had been sat in his crib since he was a babe finally bursting to life in his hearth. Jae immediately felt the connection with the small dragon, he loved the hatchling as if it was his own.

Quickly feeding Ez, then giving the hatchling the love and affection he wished to forever bestow on his dragon. Jae let it out of its cage, Ez hopped out onto the table where Jae had set the cage. It looked up at him questioningly. Jae picked Ez up, allowing the dragon to scent and rub upon him. Jae took a little bit of time just bonding with his dragon, it would be a while before he saw it again.

Jae reluctantly pushed Ez back into the cage, he gave one final pat to his dragon, then turned away.

Jae went about his early morning preparations, going to the chamber pot, then washing and dressing. He made sure to dress in formal clothing as his and Daenerys' goodbyes would be very public. He quickly strapped on his sword belt, then taking a last look around his bedchamber, just remembering what it looked like for it would be some moons before he returned. Jae had done the same thing when he was fostered at Winterfell when he was one and ten, it seemed old habits die hard.

Jae made his way out of his room, one of the Targaryen slaves greeting him with a bow, "your Father wishes to speak with you before you depart." Jae nodded at the man, then turned and headed to his Father's solar, where he knew he would find him.

Jae made his way inside, the large desk his Father worked at was empty, and he was looking out into the countryside. His father smiled brightly seeing him. Jae returned his smile, then went over to Rhaegar, who wrapped him up in an embrace. "My son," he said, planting a kiss on Jae's temple. Jae and his father were nearly of height, Rhaegar's tall frame was passed onto Jae, at four and ten, Jae was only a couple inches shorter than his Father, yet already his shoulders were as broad.

"I am so proud of you, today you are beginning your growth into the bank of New Valyria." Jae separated from his father, then smiled at him, speaking humbly, "thank you Father." Jae felt a hand grip his shoulder urging him to sit at the desk. Jae sat in the chair across from his Father, while Father took his seat, the same seat that had sat his Targaryen ancestors for centuries.

"The Iron Bank of Braavos has been direct competition to us for years Jaehaerys, this meeting will be important." His father spoke seriously, Jae made sure to take in all of his words, he had heard this speech from nearly everyone close to him, but his Father obviously wanted to drill him the importance of this diplomatic mission one last time. "You and Daenerys will be representing House Targaryen, Jon will be going with you to ensure that we get what we desire."

Jae already knew this as well, it would be him and Daenerys doing the negotiating, but then Jon Connington would be attending all meetings in case the Braavosi tried to bully them. Jae would make sure that Jon would not need to intervene, he would be doing whatever he could to please his Father.

"I know Father; I promise I will not disappoint you." Rhaegar smiled back, then made sure to go over all of the different points he needed to negotiate with the bank. There were multiple treaties and agreements that needed to be updated, it had been nearly ten years since the Bank of New Valyria and the Iron Bank negotiated, the outdated policies needing updating.

As Jae was facing his Father, he recognized that someone else entered the room through his Father's expression. Father quickly stood, and Jae stood too, turning to face the new visitor.

Daenerys walked in, she looked like a proper princess, knowingly dressing extremely for the same reasons as Jae. Father smiled brightly, "Sister, you look incredible!" he rounded the table to stand next to Jae. Daenerys smiled bright then curtseyed in front of the two, "Thank you brother."

The past few years had Jae noticing his Aunt more and more, she had grown into an undeniable beauty, and the more beautiful she became the more Jae desired her. He often found himself speechless around her, and the effect she had on him was certainly not lost on her, she would shoot him sly smiles and flirty touches whenever she could, like right now.

Daenerys quickly noticed that Jae was taken aback by her appearance, so she spoke first, giving Jae a soft smile. "You look very handsome today nephew." Jae quickly snapped out of the lustful trance he was in, he quickly cleared his throat, "You as well, Dany." Father snorted from next to him, and Daenerys smiled, she then teased, "Yes, I look very handsome?" and Jae noticed his blunder.

"Sorry Aunt Daenerys, you look very beautiful, like a perfect princess." Jae felt his father's hand settle om his shoulder again, he was obviously pleased by his words, as was Daenerys judging by the blush that became prominent in her cheeks and ears. Rhaegar quickly pulled the two of them in for a hug, Jae settling into the right side of his Father's torso while Daenerys settled into his left. Jae's arms came around the both of them, Daenerys' face tucking into both of their chests while Jae pushed his forehead to his Father's shoulder.

Father mumbled to both of them, "I am going to miss the both of you," Jae wrapped his arms harder around his Father, but Rhaegar quickly unwrapped himself from their embrace. Jae went to move away from Dany, but her hand around his hip had him hooking his arm around her neck, the two of them maintaining contact.

Standing next to Daenerys like this, it always marvelled him how small she really was. The top of her head only just reached Jae's shoulder, they were both four and ten, so they still had plenty of room to grow, but just her presence made her seem so much larger than she actually was. Daenerys walked into a room and you knew she was there, her very presence living so large that it was impossible to ignore.

Jae leaned over and pressed a kiss to her hair, it was a rather bold move from him, considering he was normally so reserved and shy, the outcast of the Targaryen family had him always watching his actions in case he may offend. The kiss made Daenerys turn and look at him with a smile, the little bit of affection obviously making her happy.

Rhaegar noticed the exchange and smiled widely himself. "The two of you will need to look out for each other alright?" Jae felt Dany's nod, "Brother, we will be fine, I have been fostered at Summerhall and Jae at Winterfell, this is not the first time you will be without us."

That was true, the same year Jae was fostered at Winterfell, Dany was sent to Summerhall to the Parlarys', the Parlarys' were good friends to the Solteres' which meant they were allies to the Targaryens. King Zaegar sent Daenerys, Daenyra and Maella to learn to be proper ladies and to get away from the politics of the capital.

Rhaegar frowned slightly at Daenerys' words though, "I have never sent any of you across the sea before, in Summerhall and Winterfell, at least you were still in Westeros." Jae conceded to his point, Father would always worry. Jae noticed early on his life that Father worried about him more than the others. At first Jae mistook it for careful examination, but later he realized that Father was scared for him, Jae had killed his Mother in birth, and was worried that Jae would be shunned or lonely due to the differences in his looks.

The confusion in his Father's behaviour often had Jae acting like he needed to absolutely be perfect, the careful watching his Father did in worry misinterpreted for suspicion and examination would make Jae must more subdued then he wished to be, controlling his emotions at almost all times. It made for a slightly odd childhood, where he found himself acting like a shell of himself, always controlled and careful. The other Dragonlords and their ladies often called him 'Little Man' when in reality he was just a boy, he just came across as much more mature than other children.

The situation made Jae grow fast, and not have much of a childhood, what he did have were memories of times spent with other children, the memories were few and far between but he would always cherish them.

Jae removed himself from Daenerys, moving over to his Father, bringing him into another embrace. They were quickly interrupted by a knock on the door though, a slave pushed the door open slowly, entering, curtseying, and spoke, "They are awaiting you in the yard, my lords, lady."

Jae was standing on the dock, he had ridden down here with Father and Aegon, the women and Daemon riding in the litter through the streets. Aegon told him that he was jealous Jae got to go to Braavos, as he had never left Westeros before. Jae could only smile back at his older brother. Aegon was two years older than Jae, at ten and six he was in the midst of courting a Martell cousin of his, Arianne. It would be poor faith for him to leave the city in favour of taking on a diplomatic mission when his intended was to arrive to the capital soon.

Jae waited patiently, most of the people in the city had paused their work and actions to wave and applaud their family as they passed. The Targaryens were not the royal family, but they were noble, ancient and well known, so the populace of Kings Landing recognized them right away.

The litter arrived quickly after they had settled, the women arriving to the dock, where Jae and Dany's boat was waiting. Jon Connington was already waiting by the time Jae got there, his Father shook the man's hand and embraced as friends, Aegon and Jae doing the same to the trusted chaperone of their trip. The Targaryen guards had already settled on the ship and were waiting patiently for them to depart.

Jae watched the litter, Daenerys exited first, but Jae was surprised when Maella and Daenyra exited behind her. Jae's surprise must have shown because Father chuckled, "they were with Rhaenys this morning," clearing the confusion.

Jae then noticed the men riding behind the litter, Maekar and some Solteres guards had made their way to the dock, Jae smiled, his friend, the heir to the throne had come to see him off. Daenerys came over and greeted Lord Connington, as she did that Jae made his way over to Maella and Daenyra.

Daenyra was slightly taller than Maella, they both had the same Valyrian features, the silver hair and violet eyes, but it was undeniable that Maella was the better looking of the two. Jae had a crush on Daenyra growing up, the girl a year his senior was seen as someone unattainable for Jae, yet took a liking to her anyway. Maella was a year younger, but now at ten and three she was shorter, yet leaner then Daenyra, her sharp features making a prettier picture.

Growing up Maella would chase after Aegon, while Daenyra would chase after Rhaenys. Jae was always left out between them all, him and Daenerys finding solitude in each other, until the twins finally grew up enough to keep up. Then Jae, Dany, Visenya and Myrcella were his best friends. Until a few years ago, when Maella started to pay more attention to him. Jae assumed that Maella simply liked that he was slightly different compared to the countless Valyrian men in her life, while Daenyra was the opposite. Daenyra pushed herself further away from him, in favour of the Valyrians, Maella always had a bit of a rebellious streak within her.

Jae walked over, bowing his head to the two princesses, Daenyra shot him a pinched smile, while Maella's was genuine. "Thank you for coming, although I believe it was something that Rhaenys forced upon you." Jae smiled humbly, self-depreciation was something that Jae always relied on, might as well put yourself down so you accidentally don't offend, or so that someone else does not.

The two women at least had the decency to smile wider at his jest, it was Maella who replied though, "We are happy to be here Jaehaerys, it is always nice to see off a friend." Her smile was charming, and Jae sent her one back. He then looked to Daenyra whose smile was stilted and forced.

Jae bowed once again, and turned to say goodbye to the rest of his family but Maekar stepped forward, obviously looking to speak to him. "Have a safe trip Jaehaerys, we missed you when you went to Winterfell, and we shall miss your presence while you are in Braavos." Jae was surprised, those were the kindest words Maekar had ever spoken to him. Normally, Maekar paid him no mind, Jae was fine with being left alone by the heir, him and Aegon's bond was stronger than Jae and Maekars.

Jae smiled back at the big man, Maekar was four years Jae's senior, at eight and ten he was a square jawed big headed man, Jae always assumed that Maekar would make for a good politician but he was quickly proven wrong when Maekar made many blunders in front of the court. His stupidity was a vulnerability for the Solteres family, there was no doubting that Maekar would be a strong fighter though, what he lacked in intelligence he made up for in fear.

Jae then got to address his family, he noticed Daenerys greeting the Prince and Princesses, following Jae's path.

The first person in line was Mother Elia, she was the closest thing Jae had to a Mother growing up, she cared for Aegon and Rhaenys much more than Jae or Dany, but she cared for them both in her own ways. Jae figured that she cared for Jae and Dany as Aegon and Rhaenys' brother and sister and not her own children, it was a certain distinction that made for some lines to be drawn, yet Elia was always kind anyway.

Jae stepped forward, placing a kiss on the back of Elia's hand, she reached forward to cup Jae's face, simply telling him "Be safe," Jae simply nodded at her before moving on.

Rhaenys stood next to her Mother, Rhaenys looked almost identical to Elia, the only difference being her height, she was much taller, her hair had silver streaks and her eyes were violet. Her dark skin contrasted uniquely to Father's Valyrian blood, it made for a desirable beauty, one that was entirely singular, it definitely made her stand out.

Jae's relationship with Rhaenys was very hasty. She would either treat him with love and affection or be cold towards him, there was not much in between. Jae was grateful for his older sister but she was very moody, some days she would say half-brother, while other times she said beloved brother. Jae thought that she believed herself to be clever and intelligent, the way she treated Jae in front of different people was evident of that, but Jae also thought that she over estimated herself.

Today, thankfully she was in a good mood, instantly bringing Jae into an embrace. Jae was eye to eye with Rhaenys, so the embrace was comfortable, Jae settled his face into her left shoulder, Rhaenys doing the same to him. As they hugged she spoke quietly into his ear, "Do not disappoint Father, Jaehaerys or there will be consequences brother."

Jae pulled away abruptly, looking into Rhaenys' eyes, trying to see if that was a threat. Her eyes doubled down on what she said, no regret or remorse just determination in her violet eyes. Jae could not be asked to defy his sister. "Of course Rhaenys," he told her evenly. Rhaenys' eyes pinched slightly but Jae moved along.

Cersei was next, the Lannister was Father's third wife, and Jae had even mistaken her as his own Mother when he was a child. Father and Tywin were friends, so when Cersei ended up in Father's bed a few moons after Jae's own Mother had passed it surprised no one in court. It was said that Cersei was pregnant before the marriage, Visenya and Myrcella being the product. They were just over a year younger than Jae. There was a little bit of suspicion around Cersei and the Lannisters afterwards, Father was known to not be the most fertile, him and Elia having married and taken a few years before they got pregnant with Rhaenys. If you did the math, Father had taken Cersei before the marriage, but no one spoke of it as it was undoubted that Cersei loved Father. She was always doting and loving him and her children, it was an admirable fate as Elia and Father's relationship was rather political, they always seemed like friends rather than husband and wife.

Cersei treated Jae as if he was another ally to House Targaryen, not that he could blame her, it was a rather strange situation to have children to a man whose wife died in childbirth not long before. Jae thought that Cersei was beautiful though, her long blonde hair and green eyes passing onto her children. Visenya had green eyes with white Valyrian hair, while Myrcella had blonde hair and light violet eyes. Daemon was a Lannister through and through, blonde hair and green eyes.

Jae reached forward to grip Cersei's outstretched hand, planting a kiss on the back, their relationship was always stilted but it did not lack the affection of family. "I will miss you Mother Cersei," Jae pulled her into an embrace which clearly surprised her, but she allowed it, Jae only did it so he could whisper to her, "you always make it very easy to steal wine," Jae pulled away, it was an open joke around the family that Cersei enjoyed wine a little bit too much, so Jae's jest was met with a smile, it was a smile that only Father, Visenya, Myrcella or Daemon received yet she had flashed it towards Jae, it warmed his heart the smallest bit that she cared for him enough to look at him that way.

Cersei's smile did not falter when she did the same as Elia, cupping his cheek, before stating, "be safe." Jae smiled back and nodded simply.

Next were the twins, Jae smiled bright at them both, and they both launched forward to hug him, Jae had several inches on the both of them, they were practically equal in height. Besides Daenerys Jae was closer to no one else. Jae wrapped them both tightly into the embrace, placing a kiss onto the top of each of their heads. This was something that the twins enjoyed, they were both very affectionate physically with Jae, both of them always touching, hugging and embracing him. Jae loved that they were comfortable enough around him to be vulnerable in such a way, he also just loved the physical comfort.

Jae pulled away from the both of them, Myrcella's eyes were slightly teary while Visenya's were dry. "I will miss the both of you," Jae leaned forward to place a kiss on each of their foreheads, he then cupped Myrcella's face, wiping the tears that had fallen, "I cannot wait to come back and witness the beauty the both of you will grow into."

Visenya smiled brightly at his words, Myrcella gave him a watery smile, Jae looked over to Cersei and saw her smiling sadly. Jae was surprised when Myrcella launched herself into his arms again, "Love you Jae," she muttered into his chest. Visenya smiled at her twin, then smiled sheepishly up at Jae. "Love you too Cella," Jae shot Visenya a wink over Myrcella's head, and judging by her widening smile she understood his unsaid words.

Jae pulled away from Myrcella, his sister's eyes very wet now, it was funny seeing the contrast between the two twins. Visenya was very composed and relaxed, always very measured, while Myrcella would sometimes let her emotions get the best of her, like right now.

Jae moved away from the twins, and he watched Daenerys immediately move into Myrcella's arms. Comforting his crying sister. It put a smile on his face.

Jae then moved to Daemon who had been waiting rather anxiously. Jae did not have much of a relationship with Daemon, his little brother was very crude and obnoxious, and no matter how much Father or Cersei disciplined him, he remained the same. Jae was rather certain the boy looked down on Jae because he was half Stark, which made little sense to Jae as he had never been ridiculed for it before, most times when people learned he was half Stark they would have a new found respect for him.

Jae approached Daemon, leaning down to his brother, "Be good for your Mother alright?" Daemon only nodded plainly, he offered no words and looked like he did not even care to be there.

Jae stood straight again, shaking his head slightly at his brother's rudeness. Jae waited for Daenerys to say goodbye to Daemon, but he acted the exact same way with Daenerys, Jae shared a disdainful look with Dany when they walked back over to where Father was standing with Aegon and Lord Connington.

Jae went to Aegon while Dany went over to Father. Jae smiled at Aegon sadly, his brother returned the look, the two of them hugging. While Jae was a Valyrian with Northern features Aegon was Valyrian with Dornish features. Aegon had purple eyes, a darker colour then Jae's with brown flecks. His hair was near the same as his Sisters, dark brown with grey streaks through it, the difference was that Rhaenys' hair was very long, while Aegon had his cropped shorter, so the streaks just came across as grey patches. It made him look much older than he was, but his baby face prevented people from thinking he was much older then he really was.

"I will miss you brother," Jae spoke first, he pulled away from Aegon slightly, not taking his arms off of his brother he spoke. Aegon smiled back at him, "I'll miss you too." Jae smiled back. Jae and Aegon were always very close, Aegon was only two years Jae's senior, so the difference in Mother's never really affected them growing up as they did not understand. Father said they were brothers, so they were brothers.

"Please take care of Ezraelex for me," Jae spoke, giving his brother what he hoped to be a reassuring smile. Aegon smiled too, "I know," Aegon paused, Jae recognize the expression on his brothers face, he knew he was about to say something rather crude. Aegon then leaned closer, "When you get back, we'll finally get you a woman." Jae snorted at his brother's jest, clapping him on the shoulder.

Daenerys made her way over to Jae and Aegon clearly wanting to say her goodbye to Aegon. Jae made his way over to Father, and saw him looking rather sad and apprehensive. Jae went over and gave him a hug, Rhaegar wrapping his arms around Jae. "It is only one-year Father," Jae felt his Father nod against him. "And I promise to take care of Lord Connington." Father's bark of laughter made Jae smile. The mood changing drastically with one jest. No longer was it a sad departure, but a happy beginning.

"I promise It will be alright Father," Jae said, then continued, "Sometimes different roads lead to the same castle." Father pulled away, giving Jae a firm nod, an understanding shared between the two of them.

Jae stepped away, he noticed that Lord Connington had boarded the ship, and Daenerys was waiting next to him. Jae took Dany's arm, and climbed onto the ship, helping her step across the gangplank.

It took a few moments but they were quickly departing, Jae went to the back of the boat with Dany, entwining their hands the both of them turned, giving one last wave to their large extended family. Excited for their departure and their new adventure. Together.