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1. A Crane Takes Flight by orphan_account

   Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms, House of the Dragon (TV)  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M, Gen
   • Work in Progress

   17 May 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Rhaenyra Targaryen/Original Male Character(s)
   • Rhaenyra Targaryen
   • Original Male Character(s)
   • Alicent Hightower
   • Viserys I Targaryen
   • Aegon II Targaryen
   • Helaena Targaryen
   • Aemond "One-Eye" Targaryen
   • Daeron Targaryen (Son of Viserys I)
   • Daemon Targaryen
   • Corlys "The Sea Snake" Velaryon
   • Laenor Velaryon
   • Laena Velaryon (Daughter of Corlys)
   • Rhaenys Targaryen Velaryon
   • Criston Cole
   • Original Characters
   • Pre-The Dance of the Dragons | Aegon II Targaryen v. Rhaenyra Targaryen Era
   • Canon - Book: Fire and Blood & House of the Dragon (TV) Combination
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Other Additional Tags to Be Added

   Summary

   While traveling across Westeros in search for a husband, Rhaenyra Targaryen grows tired of arrogant noble suitors. Sneaking away from the castle in an attempt to clear her thoughts, she meets a young candidate in a similar search, their honest and friendly talk giving her hope she had believed lost.

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   English

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