The Beauty and the Tragedy
From the day they were old enough to walk, he was her quiet shadow. Always watching her, and protecting her.
Whenever she was hurt, he was there to patch it and he whispered words of encouragement into her ear. When she was not involved, however, he would stand by quietly, always attentive. Always eager to please.
He spent his free time in the castle's library, reading in silence.
It was around that time that she, Naerys Targaryen, felt that pull around him, and realized the truth.
That he, Aemon Targaryen, her older brother, was her soulmate.
It was around that time that she learned of her father's plans as well. Plans which she didn't agree with.
"We need to talk." her and Aemon's elder brother, Aegon, spoke
"I don't want to talk." Naerys responded "I know what your talk will lead to, and I don't want it."
She tried to walk past, but Aegon grabbed her wrist.
"You will listen to me when I talk." he growled
It was at that point that Aemon walked out of the library, and saw them.
"Naerys...?" he asked, uncertain what to make of the whole thing
Naerys gave him a watery smile.
"We were just talking." Aegon said flippantly "Father plans to marry us when I come of age, which will happen in two months."
"Is that so?" Aemon asked
"It is." Aegon said proudly
"I don't want to marry him!" Naerys protested "I want to marry you! We are soulmates and you know this!"
"We all must do our duty." Aemon said solemnly "Even if we don't like it."
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"Why did you say that?" Naerys asked as soon as they were alone
"Because I don't want to incite the wrath of our father and brother." Aemon told her "That and I don't want them to know what I have planned."
Just then, a servant came to them.
"Your carriage is ready." she announced "Everything is set for your tour of the Seven Kingdoms."
She winked at them and left.
"Come, sister." Aemon extended a hand to her and she took it "The carriage won't wait, and neither would the tour guide."
He helped her enter the carriage, before entering himself. The seats were comfortable, and the tour guide - who turned out to be one of Aemon's close friends - smiled knowingly at them.
"Where to?" he asked for sake of keeping appearances
"Dorne." Aemon said without hesitation "We'll be able to hide in plain sight there."
Naerys wrapped her arms around him, delighted at this turn of events.