Funeral

Inside my tent near the tourney grounds…

"Mina Open Inventory."

[INVENTORY: 1 diamond enhancement ticket, Dragon Claim Ticket, Unlock Magic, 1 gold skill ticket]

I summoned the Dragon Claim ticket, unlock magic ticket and 1 gold skill ticket.

"Mina, Please explain their functions."

[As you will my Lord.]

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Dragon Claim Ticket: Able to have absolute bond with any unclaimed dragon of your choice. Comes with three abilities:

When used brings the dragon to the peak condition. Even the heavily injured dragon, as long as it has one breath left will be brought back to full health. All the characteristics of the dragon will have 30% improvement. Be it physical or magical. 1 % chance to awaken the trait 'King of the dragons' in their life time.

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"This is too awesome. I can have claim on any unclaimed dragon and my dragon would be absolute beast with the improved characteristics. I don't have to fear any other dragon rider even if balerion the black dread himself comes back to life."

"I know that there are few unclaimed dragons at Dragonmont in Dragonstone. Like the famous Cannibal, sheepstealer, grey ghost, Vermithor, Silverwing. My first preference would be the oldest dragon which is cannibal. But it is said to be hidden deep in the Dragonmont cave network. Now lets look at the other tickets."

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Unlock Magic ticket: Upon using the ticket you can unclock your magic. The magic core formed would depend on your talent. Comes with 2 abilities:

All restrictions on bloodline is removed. You can use any type of magic belongs to this world without any restrictions. Improves magic learning speed by 2xtimes. Able to select 2 random magic spells that does not belong to the world.

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"Not sure what kind of magic talent I have. Since valyrian blood has some history of magic, I might have good talent. But due to century of mixing with other bloodline, I might also have an average talent."

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Gold Skill Ticket: Upon use able to get a skill at gold level.

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"The description is quite simple."

"Mina should I just tear them to use?"

[Yes My lord. However I would suggest to only use 'Gold Skill Ticket' now and use 'Unlock Magic Ticket' when you are alone and nobody is around.]

"Why is that?"

[The magic core creation process is painful and could lead to death if interrupted. So, I suggest you to use the ticket when you are alone.]

"But lot of people in this world use magic. Do they have to go through the same pain?"

[Only the people who are born with it can use the magic. You are using the ticket to rewrite your body to be capable of doing the magic. Hence the process my Lord.]

"Understood." I sighed.

I put back the other two tickets in inventory and held the Gold skill ticket in my hand. Took a deep breath.

"Here's to hope that there would be something useful." I said as I tore the ticket.

[Congratulations my lord. You have gained the skill 'Beast Taming'.]

"Huh?" I looked at the description.

[Beat Taming(Gold): Able to make quick friendship with any beast. All beast have 60% favorability to you. Ability to understand the beasts. Knowledge on how to take care of the beasts.]

"Its pretty useful skill. I now won't have to fear that any horse would kick me or any bird to poke me. More importantly, if I don't show any aggression towards the dragons or its riders, The dragons won't wash me with their fabulous fire."

"If I can improve this skill to diamond level what will happen then?" I was wondering to myself, but the answer came quick—

[My Lord, at platinum level favor increases to 70% and at Diamond level it increases to 90%. Also at Diamond level you will be able to freely speak with any beast.]

"The skill has lot of potential. Although I know that it is very hard to increase the skill level by myself, I will try to atleast reach to platinum level."

While I was conversing with Mina, The entrace curtain of the tent was flapped opened by one of the Valaryon guard and said,

"My Lord, Princess Rhaenys summons you."

"Alright. Help me remove this armor." I said and with the guard's help I quickly removed this armor and followed him to red keep.

All the small council members are present there. I quickly made my way towards my family and asked,

"What happened? Why is everyone having having such face?"

"Queen Aemma passed away due to blookd loss during the birth. Prince Baelon, the newborn, passed away an hour later his birth." My mother replied.

"Such tragedy. I responded. Where are king and princess Rhaenyra?" I asked.

"Still in Queen Aemma's chambers. The princess was devastated and king didn't speak since the tragedy." My mother said.

I just nodded. We waited for a while when the Lord hand who went away few minutes earlier came back.

"Due to the tragic incident, tomorrow's feast is cancelled. I have sent missive to inform all the lords that have come here and the other lords of the realm about the loss of their Queen and the Prince. The final rites will be held tomorrow in the sept where everyone can pay their respects and the cremation would take place in Dragonstone like any other Targaryen before. Lord strong please arrange to maintain law and order in the city during these times. Prince Daemon please assist with the gold cloaks. Lord Beesbury, please arrange for the gold coins for the activities. Lord Corlys, Please arrange for the fleet to take the royal family and small council members, who wish to join, with Queen Aemma and Prince Baelon's body to dragonstone." He said with a stoic face.

The lords just nodded. Prince Daemon just kept looking at Otto and didn't respond. But everyone know he wouldn't create trouble, at least for now, when his brother is devastated and his cousin is dead.

The day went by. Next day all the lords of the realm who were able to come to king'slanding have come to pay respects to Queen Aemma and Prince Baelon. Those who couldn't come has sent their representative.

Our family stood by the Targaryens during the whole event as we were family. The day went by. I spent sometime with Rhaenyra to give my support. As Alicent is with her all the way I wasn't worried. Am I falling for her? Not sure. Maybe just attraction and teenage harmones.

Second day of Queen Aemma and Prince Baelon's passing, we left for Dragonstone for the funeral. Two Funeral pyres, one large and one small, were already prepared for. The kings guard and the servents carefully put the bodies that are wrapped in sliver cloth on the pyres.

Except for the sound of winds blowing and waves crashing everything was silent. Syrax was perched upon a large rock along with couple of dragon keepers. After few minutes, Prince Daemon came forward and whispered something to Princess Rhaenyra. She responded in Valyrian loud enough to let me hear.

# I wonder if, during the short time that my brother lived, My father found his happiness. #

Prince Daemon whispered back and she responded back something back softly as she looked at the king. After that she took a deep breath and stepped forward and looked at Syrax, Maybe due to the bond that she shared with the dragon, the dragon just gave a low growl understanding her sadness.

#Dr….# she took a gulp and said with much conviction # Dracarys #.

Syrax gave a roar and come towards the pyre slowly and blasted powerful fire. Only a few seconds later the pyre was charred black and was still burning. It is truly a strong fire, imbued with magic.