Arianne was standing a littles away from Viserys as Daemon strolled into the throne room. He walked up to Viserys but was stopped by Ser Harrold pointing his sword at Daemon's armoured chest.

Daemon then pointed the hammer at Visery " Add it to the chair " Daemon said glancing at Arianne before throwing it to the ground. Ser Harrold sheathes his sword and picks up the hammer and held it.

"  you wear a crown do you also call yourself ' king' " Viserys laughed.

" Once we smashed the Triarchy, they named me king of the narrow sea " Daemon said.

" But I know that there is only one true king, Your Grace " Daemon said before kneeling and takes off his crown offering it to Viserys " My crown and the step stones.......are yours ".

" Where is lord Corlys " Viserys asked.

" He sailed home to Driftmark " Daemon replied.

" Who holds the Stepstones " Viserys asked.

" The tides....the crabs and 2,000 dead Triachy corsairs, staked to the sand to warn those who might follow " Daemon said.

Viserys then walked down the steps closer to his brother and grabbed Daemon's crown as Daemon looked at Arianne again and she stares back, Otto looked at his daughter and the rouge prince suspiciously. Daemon then broke eye contact and looked at his brother. Viserys then handed the crown off to someone.

" Rise " Viserys commanded softly. Daemon raised to his feet and Viserys pats his arm and Daemon leaned his head on Viserys's shoulder as everyone clapped around them.

" The realm owes you a great debt brother " Viserys said after they pulled away " Come ".

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Arianne now stood with Daemon and Viserys as they talked. Arianne looked at Rhaenyra softly as she approached the three.

" Congratulations on your victory " Rhaenyra said to Daemon. Causing Viserys to side eye his daughter before gulping down more wine.

" Thank you, Princess " Daemon said.

" Perhaps you would like a tour of the gallery? " Arianne said looking at Rhaenyra " You haven't yet seen, the new tapestries gifted to Viserys by Norvos and Qohor ".

" Ohh...ohh, would you like to see the tapestries? He has no interest in such things " Viserys mocked laughing thinking the girl was talking to Daemon.

" I was actually talking to Rhaenyra, Your Grace " Arianne said with a frown causing both Daemon and Rhaenyra to frown as well.

" I would love too " Rhaenyra smiled.

" Ohhh well, then you shouldn't deprive yourself " Viserys snapped.

" I shall enjoy them alone " Rhaenyra said before walking over to a bench as Viserys called over some more wine. Alicent excused herself from talking with Ser Harwin and walked over to her best friend.

Arianne then proceeded to walk over to the Princess and her sister after excusing herself.

" I surmise tour did not go well? " Arianne asked as she sat in between both girls.

" I endured it as long as I could " Rhaenyra said vaguely as she did not particularly enjoy the tour she didn't want to marry a man, she had no interest in them but at least Alicent was there to keep her company.

" Ohh, to have every young knight and lord in the seven Kingdoms fawning over you..........what misery" Arianne joked as she was not particularly fond of the girl she loves marrying someone else but she knew Rhaenyra had to and she knew it was hard for Rhaenyra to watch Arianne marry her father.

" It is rare for girls in this realm to get a choice Between two suitors, no less two scores of them " Arianne said picking at her nails.

" Those men and boys don't fawn over me " Rhaenyra snapped " They only want my name and my Valyrian blood for their off springs ".

" Some would think it's romantic " Arianne said looking at Rhaenyra as she stopped picking at her nails.

" How romantic it must be to get imprisoned in a castle and made to squeeze out heir " Rhaenyra laughed as Alicent joined her causing Arianne to frown as she swallowed a lump in her throat.

" Sorry " Rhaenyra said feeling terrible for what she said knowing that was Arianne's life.

" How angry is he? " Rhaenyra asked.

" The King went through great effort to arrange your tour, he is......frustrated " Arianne said softly " But I am glad you are home....the both of you " a solemn look appeared on Arianne's face as Alicent and Rhaenyra looked at her " I find, I have few friends lately.......I like to believe, I'm still the Lady Arianne, but..........all anyone sees when they look at me now is.....' The Queen ' ".

" I've missed you too " Rhaenyra said and it was the truth she had missed Arianne's love and touch in the year she had been gone.

" I as well " Alicent said and Arianne looked at her in surprise. Rhaenyra and Alicent the proceeded to grab Arianne's hands.

" So Ali, I hear that father is trying to set you up with Harwin " Arianne said changing the subject.

" Yes, he wants to marry us to strengthen his ties with lord strong " Alicent said " He's friendly and nice....I wouldn't mind it much...but I have no interest in men ".

Rhaenyra and Arianne nodded in understanding, as they both knew about Alicent's preferences.

" He's quite handsome....isn't he " Arianne joked.

All of the girls then started laughing.