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The Children of the Dragon by Red_Queen_Rhaenys
Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms, House of the Dragon (TV), Game of Thrones (TV)
08 Jul 2025
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Summary
Vaenys Targaryen was not meant to survive.
Not the womb, not the crib, and certainly not her twin brother, Maegor, who tried to smother her before either of them could walk. Yet, against all odds—and her own better judgment—she’s still here. Eight years old, tiny, woefully underpowered, and stuck in the shadow of a boy destined to be remembered as Maegor the Cruel.
And yet, Vaenys doesn’t want to die.
She was once a malnourished fetus, then a sickly baby, and now a small, fragile girl—but she’s still here. And she’s not giving up just yet. If she could survive Maegor rolling on top of her as a baby, maybe—just maybe—she can survive being his sister, too.
(And if she can’t? Well. At least she’ll go down in history as more than just Maegor’s twin.)
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Keeping up with Dragons follows the perspectives of other members of House Targaryen. It is entirely optional to read, but for those curious about their viewpoints, it offers deeper insight into their thoughts.This is the reading order if you’re interested.
Chapter 1, 2
KuwD Chapter 1 Maegor POV:The Stables
Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
KuwD Chapter 2 Aenys POV:The Queen’s SonSeries
- Part 1 of The Children of the Dragon