A Celebration Begins

~~~(POV: Daenerys Targaryen)~~~

~~~(Current Age: 16 Years)~~~

~~~(Location: Manse, Yunkai, Essos)~~~

~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~

The warm and pleasant body of my brother is keeping me company on this cold morning in Essos. These days are rare in the lands of heat. The sun hasn't risen yet, which explains why it's cold. It is colder than it usually is, though.

His body shifts next to mine, and his arms wrap around me. My brother's body has become more defined and mature since we took Astapor all those months ago. His muscles feel amazing against my body. I pull him closer to know them more.

Today is a special day for both of us. Many would consider it to be a low point for our family. That's not true. It's actually a great day for me. It's arrogant to think it, but that's how many people see it.

It's our 16th name day today. Aly is a little over a year and a half years old now, and Jaehaerys has his first name day coming up in about five months too. Time has passed quickly, but we've spent about four months in Yunkai.

We've been rebuilding the city. Reforming its policies and ensuring that when we do leave. There will be no rebellions to make it the way it was when we first arrived. We did the same with Astapor, and the city is thriving without us now.

It's under our rule and banner, but there have been no issues since we left. Yunkai will have the same done to it by the time we set out and head further North for Meereen.

"Happy birthday, Dany..."

Seems my brother is awake too. He's told me on many occasions that he loves to feel my toned and soft body against his. As I like to feel his against mine.

Many in the lands of Westeros would claim this day is when the Gods have turned their backs on humanity. It's an exaggeration, but I find it fitting, considering how everything has worked out for us. If anything, the Gods are on our side.

"And Happy nameday to you, brother..."

Our voices are tired and filled with the etchings of sleep. When I was 13, and about to be married off to a horse lord, I didn't think my life would turn out this way. I'm in the arms of the man I love. Two beautiful children in the next room.

And a dragon that protects me and loves me. The rebuilding of our family will be a long and arduous task. We've had a good start, though.

"Oberyn said there is supposed to be a grand celebration for our birthday throughout the whole city for the next three days. Apparently, Astapor is preparing to do the same. How strange is that? A year ago, it was only us celebrating our births."

He's right about that.

Now, two whole cities are celebrating our births. My brother doesn't realize how much this day really means to me. I'd love to celebrate it alone with him. Like we used to. Since we've risen so high and so fast. Many people are said to be in Yunkai for the celebrations.

There are Lords that have come all the way from Westeros to visit us on this day. Ellaria and her friends have been preparing for the celebration in the Manse.

The biggest names that have come from Westeros are the Tyrells. Namely, Loras and Margaery Tyrell. Along with their father, Mace Tyrell. That's been on my mind since we received the raven 3 weeks ago. The Tyrell girl is on my radar.

"What do you think about the Lords that are coming from Westeros? Everyone will be on high alert. I know how serious you're taking security. Should we have allowed them to come in the first place?"

My sudden onslaught of questions on this very early morning raises a chuckle from Rae. He slowly leans up and places his body against the headboard. Holding me close and looking down into my eyes. His Royal Violet matches my own.

"I share the same concerns as you, Dany. But these Lords and Ladies will be our future subjects. They need to see that we're not as the Lannisters and Baratheons have made us out to be."

We share the same opinion on why this is important as well. The people coming today aren't our enemies. They don't support the Lannisters and Baratheons. Along with The Tullys or Starks. It's independent Lords and Ladies.

All are hoping to rise in favor for more land and bigger titles when we start our invasion and conquest of Westeros.

"What about Margaery Tyrell? You know I hate her and don't want her near me or you. You're mine, Rae. I'm not sharing you with another woman. No matter how beneficial the alliance may be. This is something I won't budge on."

In truth, I could budge on it... But why does it have to be the beautiful and manipulative Margaery I budge for?

It's a talk we've had a few times. Rae and I are in agreement that he and I are meant to be together, and it should only be us.

That hasn't stopped other people from voicing their opinions. Mainly Oberyn and Ellaria. Along with letters from Varys in Kings Landing. We've even received some from the Tyrells in the past. All addressed to me. Trying to win my favor.

They want Rae to take on a second wife. As Aegon once did. I hate the feeling of sharing Rae, but I know how much it could help our cause.

"Don't worry about the Tyrell girl. The Tyrells won't become our enemies. Not when they know it's inevitable that we invade Westeros and take on the Lannisters. They wouldn't risk marrying Margaery to Joffrey."

Hence, why they're trying to get on my good side. They wish for me to share Rae with them.

"Let us not worry about that. There is supposed to be three days of celebration. Let us relax from the talks of politics and war. Go back to when we were sharing that small cabin in The Qohor Forest."

That's a sentiment I can get behind. The hands of my brother slide down my back, and his hands are soon filled with my butt. His gentle, yet firm grip is starting to stoke the fire in me. I move up and straddle him. Our bare bodies together.

"Then let's not waste any more time..."

I could really use this, and I know Rae needs it too.

~~~(POV: Ellaria Sand)~~~

~~~(Current Age: 39 Years)~~~

~~~(Location: Targaryen Manse, Yunkai, Essos)~~~

~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~

"When do you think they'll come out of their room?"

Oberyn knows not how energetic young rulers like Raenon and Daenerys are. We'll leave them to their privacy and wait until they're ready to come out of their room. Even the thick walls of the Manse don't drown out all of Dany's cries of pleasure.

"Oberyn, let them be young. The sun has barely risen, and the celebration won't start until later tonight. You need to start focusing on welcoming the arriving Lords and Ladies from Westeros."

The Red Viper knows not the responsibility he holds when it comes to being Raenon's right-hand man. He figured he'd only have to help him in battle. But he's come to learn much of the day-to-day things he's responsible for.

That includes greeting powerful guests from Westeros and Essos.

"Aye, to be young again... Tell me, Ellaria... Why do you suppose the Lannisters haven't called for the heads of the Lords and Ladies coming today? The only family that's untouchable coming here are the Tyrells. The rest can be replaced with Lannister puppets."

Oberyn is always looking for Lannister schemes. I've found that they're common more than I'd like them to be. Varys has already warned us that assassins will be sent with the Lords and Ladies coming. But the Lords and Ladies bringing them are unaware.

He's given us a list of people to detain and eliminate for the safety of Raenon and Daenerys.

Our Targaryen leaders are only concerned that Alysanne and Jaehaerys are kept under the strictest guard. Which is easy enough. However, Raenon and Daenerys will be harder to take care of. They'll be moving around during the party.

It's correct to say we have our work cut out for us.

~~~(POV: Raenon Targaryen)~~~

~~~(Current Age: 16 Years)~~~

~~~(Location: Manse, Yunkai, Essos)~~~

~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~

Dany stands in front of me as she messes with my formal Targaryen-styled clothes. Black and red is the color we're wearing, and our banners sigil is shown off in a mighty fashion. The evening has fallen on Yunkai, and the party is about to begin.

My sister has been on edge since the arrival of Margaery. My dragoness is possessive of me. I find it attractive. While I don't want any woman other than Dany, I can see the benefits of a marriage alliance with the Tyrells.

Not only can I see it, but Dany can too. I've told her that we'd eventually have to do something, and while she despises the idea. She's willing to give sharing me a chance.

"Dany... I want you to know that you'll always be my number-one girl... Nothing is set in stone yet about this. But we have to entertain the idea..."

That doesn't help her mood.

"It was said that Aegon married Visenya out of duty, and Rhaenys out of love..."

I watch her head fall, and I can see the heartbreak in her eyes. I place my hand on her chin and slowly raise her head to look at me.

"You're my Rhaenys... You're the one I love. Always and forever."

She leans forward and hugs me.

"Always and forever..."

Time to start playing the game. My first meeting with the Lords and Ladies of Westeros begins today. On Dany and I's birthday.

As I said before, a marriage alliance with the Tyrells isn't set in stone. But they'll be a big help in taming The Smallfolk and bringing the rest of Westeros to heel. Using my dragons to burn it into submission is possible, but I'd like to leave that as a last option.

"I love you so much, Rae..."

She hugs me tighter, and I do the same for her. All I have to do is entertain the idea... That's it... I don't need or want another woman other than Dany...

"I love you more, Dany..."

A kiss seals this important talk. Dany is worth so much more than I deserve. And I feel she thinks the same of me...