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Prince of Summerhall, Rhaegon Baratheon

(Rhaegon's POV)

"Such a nice and big castle!" Nymeria said as she ran around the main hall of Summerhall, "And it's yours?" 

I nodded as I walked towards the main throne of the hall, "Yes." I said

It was a few days after the War Council concluded, I was waiting for more instructions. After that, King Rhaegar announced that I was to inherit Summerhall and was dubbed "Prince of Summerhall" and I was to be regarded as "Prince" as well. 

I didn't like that, I wanted to be called Ser still. But oh well, what can you do?

Obara stood next to me as I ran my hand across the throne's stone, "So...." She said, "What of us?" 

I raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?" I asked, "You're to stay here, with me." 

"Will your people accept that?" She asked me with a frown

"Why wouldn't they?" I asked her

"Your Castellan was looking at me funny." She said

"Yes, I wanna kill him." Tyene said

"Oh please stop it." I said as I sat down on the throne, "Behave. So long as you're in this place, there will be no killing. You hear me? All three of you." 

Nymeria walked up to us, "How lame." She said, "Can we kill outside though?" 

"No." I said, "Not within my lands." 

"How much land do you have?" Tyene asked as she sat on my lap and wrapped her arms around my neck

"Plenty." I said, "And a small army, around 200 men. You may have noticed the barracks off in the distance across the fields." 

"Yes." She said, "What of Morghul? Where will he stay?" 

"In the cave." I said, "They dug a cave for the dragons after the Fated Rebirth." 

"Convenient." Obara said

"How many people will live here? Do we have our own servants like at Sunspear?" Nymeria asked

"We have servants." I said, "A Maester. A Castellan. A Dragon. Summerhall is nicely accommodated." 

"Will they obey us?" Obara asked

"They should." I said, "But do not make outlandish commands. Oh, and one more thing. There's a specific wing in the castle, it gets unusually hot. Do not go in there, you will burn. This is not a joke, I am dead serious. I wouldn't want you to harm your pretty skin...." 

I leaned in and kissed Tyene's shoulder as she smiled, "Oh?" She said, "Do I get my own room? To work on my poisons?" 

"I'll allow it." I said, "But don't be poisoning anyone inside my halls, Tyene." 

"Thank you." She said as she hugged me, "I had my doubts about leaving home. This is nice." 

"Quite nice." Nymeria said, "Say, when you get married, your wife will be here?" 

"What do you think?" I asked

She raised an eyebrow, "Oh? You going to fuck her in front of us?" 

"Take it easy, okay?" I said, "I have enough trouble with the three of you, I don't want to add more when the inevitable happens." 

"Since we're in the Stormlands." Obara said, "If by any chance, neither of us drinks the Moon Tea, will our kids be named Storm?" 

"Yes." I said as Tyene leaned her head on my chest, "But drink the damn tea." 

"Just want to know." She smiled

"You three are defiant children." I said, "Always trying to find loopholes in my rules. You must understand, all of this is for some dumb political reason. I've abided by it solely because it is my Duty, yet I quite enjoy your company, so there's that. There is a war brewing so I plead with you; do not make my life difficult." 

"No promises." Tyene whispered

I rolled my eyes, "Fuck..." I muttered

Nymeria chuckled, "Oh, Rhaegon, relax." She said, "We know what we got ourselves into." 

"Yea, we're not stupid." Obara said, "You got us, so you're stuck with us." 

"You still having those dreams, lover?" Tyene asked me

I nodded, "Yea." I said

"Prophetic dreams or some weird coincidental ones?" Nymeria asked

"I don't get prophetic dreams, that's my Mother. The King too." I said with a frown, "I don't know what's up with these dreams, I thought I was away from his influence. But maybe he's connecting through the Weirwood..." 

"Who?" Obara asked

I sighed,

"The Three Eyes." 

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"Ah....you've started to redecorate..." Mother said as she walked through the doors of the main hall

I nodded as I stood there, looking around and watching many servants and workers moving furniture around and raising both Targaryen and Baratheon banners around the hall. 

"Yes." I said, "Where's Father?" 

"He doesn't find it appropriate to be in the presence of your Paramours." She said with a smile, "But truthfully, he finds it embarrassing that his son is living his dream." 

Behind her, I saw the maid girl that's been spending an awful lot of time with Mother. I recall her name being Rhea. 

"Oh, you brought one of your maids?" I asked

"Yes, Rhea has been an exceptional help." She said with a smile, "I found it appropriate to have you get used to her presence." 

I frowned, "Uhm...." I said, "Why's that?" 

"Do not be rude, my boy." She patted my cheek, "You'll soon learn why." 

"Hm...." I said

"It is good to see you, My Prince." Rhea bowed slightly

I didn't like the sound of being called that. 

"Ah...." I said as I crossed my arms, "Ser is definitely better." 

"Uhm...." she said while flustered, "S-Sorry, Ser...." 

"Ah, I jest." I chuckled, "Call me whatever you find comfortable, Rhea." 

Mother smiled, "Get along, the two of you." She said as she walked past me, "Where are the girls?" 

I looked at her while frowning, "They're...." I said as the side doors opened and the three walked out, "Well, there." 

Nymeria walked to the front of them and bowed slightly, "P-Princess...." She said softly

I saw Obara and Tyene's faces, they were awestruck by Mother's beauty. 

They both bowed slightly as well, "Princess...." Obara said softly

"P-P-Princess...." Tyene said

"Ah, look at you." Mother said, "Oberyn sired beautiful children. Oh my, you're divine, the two of you. Of course, Nymeria as well, all of you are splendid, such beautiful women, indeed....I am overjoyed to finally meet you.." 

As Mother became acquainted with them, I leaned towards Rhea, "What's your deal?" I asked 

"P-Pardon?" She said as she shifted nervously

I looked at her, "My Mother seems to have taken an interest in you." I told her, "And well, nobody and I mean nobody looks at you in any lustful way. I've seen my Father give admiring gazes to the other Maids when my Mother isn't around, but of course he doesn't act or say anything. But you? He doesn't even look in your direction. Not only that, none of our men seem to walk near you. What gives?" 

Rhea looked down, "Well...." 

I eyed her up and down, trying to get a sense of her, but nothing. 

"It is strange..." I said, "Look at me." 

She lifted her head slowly, her blue eyes looking straight at me, "M-My Prince?" 

"Interesting." I said as I placed my hand on my chin, "Am I fool? I do not see it. Oh well, Rhea, it is good to see you. I don't like mistreating my Mother's maids, I like to treat everyone of our workers fairly. Will you stay with her for a few days?" 

She nodded, "Y-Yes, My Prince." 

"Ah.....If it's you that says that constantly...." I said as I tilted my head, "Hm..." 

"Maybe I'll get used to being called Prince." 

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