#everyone thinks Rhaena ran away and she was like...at Barnes & Noble on a book shopping spree

[silver-dragonborn]

I have this Rhaena-centric fanfic idea where she decides to go on a little shopping spree in Spicetown but finds herself distracted by a book supplier and is so engrossed in the various books and scrolls that she doesn't return to Castle Driftmark on time. Team Black, who have visited Driftmark, notice that Rhaena's not at the dinner table. Worried for his betrothed, Lucerys leaves the table and heads toward her room. He knocks once, twice, three times, and even calls her name for good measure, but she doesn't answer. Lucerys slowly opens the door and peeks inside only to find her chambers empty and a few things gone. There's a deep misunderstanding and suddenly, the whole family thinks that Rhaena took the gold she'd been saving and ran away. The Blacks start panicking and nearly tear Castle Driftmark apart in their search for Rhaena before mounting their dragons, flying across the sea, searching ships, and ports, and frantically posting rewards for anyone who might have seen her.

While chaos ensues, Rhaena is happily continuing her little shopping spree and is in the process of buying new fabric to make a new cloak for Lucerys when one of the guards gets a clue and escorts her back to Castle Driftmark where she's being hugged and kissed by her family who acts as if she died and swear to do better by her. Poor Rhaena is just so confused, and everyone in the family has appointed themselves her personal bodyguard, growling at anyone who looks at her funny. They hover over her, practically riding her back

Poor Lucerys throws himself into training like never before and dedicates himself to his studies because he can't be Lord of Driftmark if his betrothed isn't safe. Joffrey clings to her and becomes her little shadow, wielding a wooden sword and poking anyone who dares to come near her without his say-so.

Rhaenyra attends every single one of Rhaena's lessons and then sweeps her away to join her for long walks on the beach where they search for beautiful seashells.

Jace hires a taste tester for Rhaena's meals and escorts her to her chambers during the night to make damn sure that she won't disappear in thin air.

Baela drags Rhaena with her to the training yard so that she can keep a close eye on her while she's practicing her archery (Rhaena is disgruntled but cheers whenever Baela makes a perfect bullseye).

Corlys gently takes Rhaena by the hand and shows her his ships or regales her with LONG tales of his adventures. Rhaenys reads dragon lore with her in the castle library and brushes her hair or has her try out Laena's old jewelry.

As for Daemon, Rhaena doesn't need a sworn shield anymore since the guards have proved themselves incompetent and has taken it upon himself to drag Rhaena with him EVERYWHERE. Oh, someone needs killing? Okay, but Rhaena is coming with me. He'll commission a twin murder hoodie for Rhaena and she accompanies him on another mission to have someone killed. In the mood for dragon riding? Daemon plops Rhaena in front of him on Caraxes and they enjoy a flight in the sky. Why are you sitting so far away? Sit right here next to me. Daemon makes sure that Rhaena sits riiiiight next to him during dinner.