5th Valyrian wedding
Haelyx was embroidering with Helaena and other ladies when a very obvious prostitute walked past the open door. The woman smelled of semen even from the distance they were and her clothes were torn. She had many kiss and bite marks all over her cleavage and her shoulders. She walked with a confidence that she shouldn't have.
Haelyx looked at Helaena, but she was squeezing the sewing needle between her fingers and said nothing. The ladies began to whisper among themselves about who had brought the prostitute to the Red Keep, but it was very obvious to Haelyx.
The whore was coming from an area where only the rooms of the Royal family could be found. And she seriously doubted that Aemond or her uncle would hire a prostitute…. At least in broad daylight. Helaena's hands tensed even more and at that moment Maelor decided it was time to cry for his milk.
Haelyx took advantage of the distraction to go out to talk to the guard.
-I don't care how many whores my cousin fucks in his chambers. I don't want them to pass near Helaena again, I don't care if you have to carry them down in a turnip basket like they do in the Valley. Let this not be repeated or there will be consequences. – She whispered fiercely and quickly. Her eyes were furious and the poor guard could only swallow and shudder at the fury of the Princess before him.
-I'm sorry, my lady. But I can't do that
- Why not? – Haelyx was surprised. Was this man refusing the order of a member of the royal family?
-He…. Prince Aegon ordered that we all take his... Bedfellows to places where Princess Helaena could see them.
The torch in the sewing room exploded and the ladies began to scream as several guards and servants entered. Haelyx came in and took Iolanthe away while she accompanied Helaena to the nursery where the twins were. She was lucky this wasn't the first torch to explode this week… Surely the whole matter would be investigated
She had to control herself and her accidental magic or she would kill someone, preferably Aegon.
But she had to prevent the prostitutes from continuing to pass by Helaena. Ah…. She wanted to take her cousin to Avalon. She would be happy in Avalon, far from the man she was forced to marry and the Court that did not understand her.
Why couldn't they take Helaena to Avalon?
Aside from the political disaster there was nothing stopping Helaena from going to Avalon. That she demanded protection in the Peverell house
If Haelyx could also take Lucerys everything would be wonderful. Hers two favorite relatives under her roof….
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Haelyx sat in the King's chambers. Haelyx tried to go once every two days, but the Queen did not allow it because she feared that Haelyx or Iolanthe would become infected. Haelyx wanted to tell this woman that the reason the King had become infected with leprosy was because her father, the King's hand, had made sure to infect him.
Haelyx had brought masks and gloves. She had also had a doctor in the free cities start using them to reduce infections a few years ago. As the number of doctors who got sick was lower if they used gloves and masks, these elements were appearing more and more frequently among those who treated sick people.
The Queen refused to use them, she believed that her beliefs would save her from the disease. Haelyx was already planning what kind of bouquet she would send to her funeral. It wasn't a custom of this world, but it wouldn't hurt to introduce it.
And since Haelyx was the only one who knew the language of flowers in Westeros she could insult a lot of people and get away with it.
Haelyx wore a very simple black dress and a mask that she hung over her face and that she held in place with a hair ornament. The mask also had embroidery that made it an aesthetic and appreciated item for a lady. There were two layers of cloth. One that fit around her face like any mask and another that hung in front of it that was very pretty and elegant, suitable for a noble lady.
-I am worried about the morale in the Court. – Haelyx sighed
- The moral?
-Lately some knights are bringing prostitutes to the Red Keep. – Haelyx took out the bandages that had been smeared with medicinal herbal ointments. – And they walk close to the ladies of nobility. The other day a young woman from House Tarly fainted from shock when she found a guard and a prostitute in... - Haelyx blushed and looked away from her. – An act of physical intimacy
- Is that the reason why Vanessa Tarly left the Fortress in a hurry? – The Queen pressed her lips so tightly that Haelyx could see blood from her bound when she opened them again, and one of her nails had broken and blood was dripping down her hand. – If the lady of the castle is not attentive, morality and decency disappear, it seems. Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention, Haelyx
Haelyx nodded as they both began to bandage the arm. There were parts that changed color and Haelyx knew they were fighting something they couldn't kill. Magic could not cure leprosy. There was a potion, but Harry didn't have the skill to make it, and Haelyx knew she didn't have that level of skill either. Few had it, very few.
-The other day, before the torch in the sewing room exploded, one of those prostitutes walked before us. Poor Helaena was so mortified that the ladies she had invited would see that woman….
The Queen withdrew for a moment to wipe away the trickle of blood that had slipped down her chin. Although Haelyx heard her shout for Criston Cole and give him orders.
-You're smart. – Haelyx looked at her uncle. – You have pointed out what Alicent doesn't like, which will make her react.
-I have to be, dear uncle. I'm protecting your daughter.
The King grunted in discomfort as Haelyx caressed the King's forehead and gently fed him the water next to his bed.
-I don't know what's wrong with Aegon. He used to be such a sweet and kind boy. I don't recognize him, it's been a long time since I recognized my own children.
-Growing up is bad. I hope I can always recognize my Iolanthe
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-Lumos. – Edmyn smiled at the spark of light on his fingers. After Wingardium Leviosa, Lumos was the easiest spell to learn.
Haelyx was sitting on her husband's lap as she braided her hair and watched him cast the spell. He had improved, now he could do it one out of three attempts. She intertwined her fingers with Edmyn's and whispered her own Lumos to her. The magic lights danced together
Edmyn pushed his and the lights began to move along the couple's arms until they died out.
Edmyn smiled proudly and kissed Haelyx as she laughed softly. Then her eyes drifted to Iolanthe who was sleeping comfortably in the crib in the bedroom. It was unusual for parents to share a bedroom with their children; normally the children slept in the nursery.
But Haelyx had insisted that Iolanthe sleep with them.
-Since we both have magic. Do you think Iolanthe will have magic too?
Haelyx stayed still in Edmyn's arms and he felt the change in his wife immediately. She was terrified. She jumped up and approached Iolanthe, taking her into her arms and cradling her against her body.
If he didn't know anything, Edmyn wouldn't know what was happening. He now knew that Haelyx was examining Iolanthe with her magic.
-This is bad, this is very bad
- Is something wrong with Iolanthe? – Edmyn stood up with concern and approached his wife and his beautiful daughter
-I should have realized. Why didn't I remember? – Haelyx's eyes were full of tears. – I am a bad mother, I have put her in danger. I should have been more attentive… I should have….
-Haelyx! – Edmyn looked at his wife with a frown as he watched her tears slide down her cheeks. – Whatever it is, it is not your fault. You do thousands of things for us, for Avalon, for your family,... Not remembering a single thing is not a sin, it would have to happen sooner or later. Now calm down, take a deep breath and tell me what scares you so much, my love.
Haelyx took a few deep breaths and seemed to calm down at Iolanthe's crying that she could feel her mother's tension and discomfort. Haelyx looked down at Iolanthe and began kissing her hair and her cheeks as she asked for forgiveness.
Edmyn cradled Haelyx in her arms, as only a husband could, while he comforted her as well. The three of them stood in silence as Iolanthe calmed down and went back to sleep. Edmyn knew that Iolanthe would stay in Haelyx's arms for a long time.
-When two magicians get married they perform a ritual that unites their magic. That way the magic intertwines and the marriage goes well.
- How did you do with me? – Haelyx blushed. - Like when we are sleeping together and you intertwine our magic to drive me crazy with pleasure?
-Different, that was my conscious magic. What I'm talking about is unconscious magic, a deeper level. How to explain? – Haelyx's fingers twitched. A little quirk she had when she tried to find an answer. – It's like breathing, most of the time you don't think about it. That's what ritual does, uniting our unconscious magic. But we didn't do the ritual, so our magics are not united
-And how does that relate to Iolanthe? – Haelyx looked at Edmyn with surprise. – It is evident that something bad is happening with Iolanthe and that is what made you go after her directly
Haelyx remained silent for a few seconds.
-When a couple with magic conceives a child, the magic of both goes to the child to protect it until the child is about five or six years old. From that moment on, it is considered that the child's own magic will be able to protect them, since magic increases with age. But in our case, since we are not united, the lack of unity in our magic is affecting Iolanthe
Edmyn straightened and directed his hand to his daughter's small body.
-How is this affecting her?
-I was lucky to join our magic when she was still in my womb. That should have prevented most of the damage. But if you had died and I had never known you had magic I would have continued giving the same amount of magic to Iolanthe and that would have made her sterile due to the lack of magic when developing. Also death in the crib would have been very possible
Edmyn went cold. As a man not having children was not a problem unless he was the last of his lineage. There would always be a cousin, brother, or uncle who would take care of the family name. But for a woman it was different.
A woman's children were her mark of honor and her protection. If something happened to the husbands, the sons would take care of the women. A woman without children was criticized and despised.
And she could die at any moment in her crib. His Iolanthe, his pretty girl, his daughter
- She is fine? Is she still in danger?
-She is fine. Our magic… – Haelyx blushed deeply. – Our magics are as compatible as our bodies. After putting them together they are working as they should, more or less. It won't cause any major harm to Iolanthe, but I can't guarantee the same with our future children.
- What damage could Iolanthe have?
Haelyx blushed again.
-Tendency to fart, stutter a little, a small bladder,… Nothing very serious. Just annoying things
Edmyn sighed in relief as he stroked Haelyx's hair. If she hadn't noticed her magic, if she had died fighting, if... He refused to think further. Iolanthe was fine, she would be fine. The future children would be fine, he would make sure they were fine.
-I want to do the ritual. Join us correctly. How do we do it?
-It would be complicated. We should have a traditional Valyrian wedding
Edmyn understood. Having a Valyrian wedding in the temple to the faith of the seven that Queen Alicent had turned the Red Keep into would be almost impossible.
-Believe…. – Edmyn looked at Haelyx. – I think I have an idea. And I'll need to know if you can make it happen.
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The King dreamed that night of a wedding. A wedding on Rhaenys Hill. There were two couples, both dressed in traditional Valyrian fashion. Rhaenyra and Daemon, Haelyx and Edmyn. Both making the vows and taking the runes
No, Viserys realized. Haelyx and Edmyn weren't doing it like that. They were just taking the ceremony of the seven
A black shadow covered the sky and cracks appeared in the ground from which fire came out as black as Balerion's. The land around Rhaenyra and Daemon remained, but sank along with Haelyx and Edmyn. Viserys ran towards the hole and tried to pull them out by extending both his arms.
But he could only see their charred corpses like Aemma's body at the bottom of the burning pit. Next to him were still Rhaenyra and Daemon, perfectly fine.
Valyrian weddings. From this moment all members of royalty had to perform them
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Haelyx was measured by the royal seamstresses while Queen Alicent pursed her lips a lot. The King barely got out of bed, but he had gotten up to give the order that from that moment on if two people of different religions got married, ceremonies of both religions must be carried out.
That included believers in the old gods, which increased the loyalty of the northerners. But also to the religion of ancient Valyria. And the king decided to set an example by using Edmyn and Haelyx and announcing that they would have a Valyrian wedding within three moons.
Haelyx didn't really think the dream was going to work. It was a spell that Albus created to annoy James that allowed dreams to turn into nightmares. Of course Harry punished Albus for that, but then rewarded him for his imagination.
But the Targaryens took dreamers very seriously. Especially the supposedly prophetic dreams.
The ceremony would be conducted by her father. That caused some discomfort in Haelyx's stomach.
His father was willing to participate in anything that upset the Septons and the Queen. In the front row and with popcorn, if possible. Now that Haelyx thought about it, someone had poured salt into the private gardens of the King's hand right after the Crown Princess returned to Dragon Rock. There was a sack of salt fallen and they thought a servant had carelessly dropped it.
Otto Hightower cried while he transplanted the rose bush that his wife planted so many years ago. He managed to save the plant, but they said he had spent sleepless nights taking care of the plant.
Haelyx realized that it had been his father's or his father's order, no doubt.
Only he could cause so much damage
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The Valyrian ceremony was not difficult for Edmyn to understand. Haelyx was very proud of the look of admiration her father had had when Edmyn replied in High Valyrian that he would not need a guide in the Common tongue for the ceremony.
- How long has your husband been learning our native language?
-Since our wedding. He insisted. – Haelyx smiled
-A good husband for a Dragon Princess. Many of our spouses don't even try to understand our culture and traditions. – That comment was said looking at the Green Queen.
Alicent Hightower turned crimson and squeezed her hands in her dress. As soon as Rhaenyra had arrived at the Red Keep and seen the lack of trappings that the Targaryens kept from the time before the fall of Valyria.... Well, she had been enraged and had ordered them put back in place. she. The Crown Princess ordered all the green fabrics and tapestries to be torn off and replaced with the red and black of House Targaryen.
When the Green Queen complained the Princess said that they were not in Old Town or a Hightower home. This was the Red Keep, the home of the Targaryens and the Red Keep would sport the colors of the Targaryen house. And she threatened any Lord who opposed the changes to go to his ancestral homes and dye them the colors of his wives' maiden homes.
Obviously no Lord complained after that and the Queen saw any new attempt to destroy the Targaryen legacy and its relics frustrated.
The tapestries had been so poorly kept that the King had become furious and had the servants flogged who removed them from their ancestral places and then called women to repair them.
Little by little, everything returned to its place
The cuts were not painful for both of them, they were more devoted to the sensations that their magic gave when they joined together.
It was so…. So pleasant. Like wearing a warm sweater on a cold day, like a cup of hot chocolate while watching the snow fall.
As if everything in the world was in its right place.
And for them it was
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Haelyx watched as Edmyn took the portkey.
- Do you want to go to Avalon to work?
-Not…. I want us to go to Avalon with Iolanthe and have our wedding.
Haelyx smiled at that and transported them to the bedroom. Dobby grabbed Iolanthe and gave them privacy as they smiled and thanked the Elf.
That night Haelyx and Edmyn Peverell conceived their second child