#rhaenyra and alicent

[alicentsswornshield]

Can I be delusional for a moment?

We know what happens to Rhaenyra in the end...Joffrey even mentions it in GoT...but... Alicent was misportrayed in history, Laenor was "killed"...what if Rhaenyra's death is a cover-up? What if Aegon II allows Alicent and Rhaenyra to run away together?

What if they do see the great wonders across the narrow sea, and eat only cake?

[somewhere-onvenus]

Rhaenyra & Alicent Parallels

i personally believe these walks captured their attitude at best (and their dominant colors).

(credits of the gifs to userzil).

[ladydreamfyyreee]

𝐀𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚’𝐬 & 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞‼️✋🏼

[getyouanearthygirl]

Aesthetic House of the Dragon Pairs

Alys and Helaena // Sun and Moon

Rhaenyra and Alicent // Day and Night

Jacaerys and Cregan // Summer and Winter

Laenor and Joffrey // Sea and Shore

[fantasydreamland]

Unspoken Love

Rhaenyra x Alicent

Summary: Rhaenyra is betrothed to Laenor with their agreement for freedom to pursue their own love interests. (Alicent never married Viserys). Unspoken feelings are revealed while Rhaenyra is fitting for her wedding dress.

Notes: 18+ ONLY!!! I felt robbed of their love story so here’s what I wish would’ve happened, lots of fluff, smut, wlw, some spoilers

word count: 941

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It was days before the royal wedding between Rhaenyra and Laenor. Rhaenyra spent the entire evening fitting for her wedding dress. Once the seamstress was finished with the last touches she leaves the room. Rhaenyra turns around to look at herself in the mirror.

“It really is beautiful.” Alicent speaks behind her.

Their eyes meet in the mirror and Rhaenyra gives a small smile which quickly turns into a frown as she looks down.

“What’s wrong?” Alicent asks with concern in her voice.

Rhaenyra sighs. “It’s just- This is not how I imagined this would be, I suppose.”

“Well, what did you imagine?”

“Well. Firstly… I imagined I would be desired by my husband.” She lightly chuckles.

Alicent nods and gives her a small hug from behind as Rhaenyra places her hands on hers. Alicent was well aware of the whispers about Laenor Velaryon and his preferred type.

“I guess I just imagined I would marry for love.” Rhaenyra continues.

“I always imagined I’d marry you.” Alicent laughs to herself before Rhaenyra turns around to face her. Alicent blushes, realizing what she said.

“In a perfect world, I would make a fine husband for you.” Rhaenyra says jokingly, lightening Alicent’s mood.

“I think so too.” Alicent smirks bashfully.

They hold eachother gaze for a long moment, causing a strange tension between them.

“You know…” Rhaenyra looks to her feet. “Laenor and I… We have an understanding.”

“Understanding?” Alicent arches her brow.

“Well, I have given him permission to pursue his own romantic interests. To not deprive him of whomever he loves. And in turn…” She meets Alicents eyes again. “He has allowed me to do the same.”

“Ok…” Alicent nods her head and pauses. “I do not think I understand?”

Every time Rhaenyra tries to open her mouth to respond she hesitates and can’t get any words out. The short silent moment felt like an eternity.

“I… I love you Alicent.” She finally says, reaching out to lightly brush Alicent’s hand.

Alicent’s face turns to shock as she now struggles to get her own words out. Instead she reaches out and gently takes Rhaenyra’s hand in hers. Rhaenyra’s face softens.

“I love you, Rhaenyra.” She says so softly, almost inaudible. “I… always have…”

Their eyes meet and their serious expressions break into warm smiles. They wrap their arms around one another in a strong hug, holding eachother tightly. All the emotions they have ever had for eachother are felt in this one long embrace. They finally part, arms still connected. They touch their foreheads together with their eyes closed and just stand there appreciating eachothers presence. Rhaenyra brings a hand to cup Alicent’s cheek and Alicent leans into the touch with a soft sigh.

Theirs eyes meet again, this time in a heated gaze. Rhaenyra slowly brings her lips to Alicent’s who doesn’t hesitate to kiss back. They both place their hands on eachothers cheeks as they kiss hard for a long drawn out moment. They hold their faces to eachother like they are worried the other will simply slip away. They break away to take a breath before leaning back in. This time Rhaenyra gently snakes her tongue into Alicent mouths and the passion quickly turns into fire. Alicent moves to leave kisses and light marks along Rhaenyra’s neck.

Between kisses they make their way toward the large canopy bed. Rhaenyra turns her back and without needing words Alicent understands and begins to remove her dress. Once Rhaenyra is left standing in nothing but her shift she helps Alicent out of her dress. Their eyes light up as they take eachother in. The thin fabric did nothing to hide their bodies underneath.

With their hearts racing, they crawl into the bed and connect their lips again. The air gets hotter as they begin exploring all over eachothers bodies with their hands. It was all too overwhelming but neither had any desire to stop. They caress every inch of eachother they could reach. Their hands wander under eachothers thin dresses until they finally find their most intimate spot. They gasp into eachothers mouths as they begin to move their fingers slowly.

The air is filled with electricity mixed with loud gasps and whimpers. Rhaenyra slips one of her fingers into Alicent causing her to moan louder than she intended. Rhaenyra sits up and leans over Alicent to observe every face and noise she makes as they both get closer to the peak. Their gaze meets and there is nothing but pure fire in their eyes. As they work faster on eachother they both begin to see stars. Rhaenyra leans down and kisses Alicent in a rough throw of passion, until they both moan loudly against eachother mouths. Fireworks explode within both of them. It’s more intense than they ever could have imagined. Their unspoken fantasies they have always had of one another did not compare to the real thing. All of the unspoken love between them was finally out in the open.

They collapse onto the bed and lay there panting trying to catch their breaths. They both turn their heads and break into a giggle when their eyes meet.

“I cannot believe we have just done that.” Rhaenyra pants.

“Neither can I.” Alicent says, still out of breath.

“I am glad of it.” Rhaenyra smirks.

“So am I.” Alicent gives a shy smile.

“Will you stay with me?” Rhaenyra asks softly.

Alicent smiles and gives a nod. Rhaenyra smiles back at her and leans in to place a kiss on her forehead. Alicent takes Rhaenyra’s hand in hers and they intertwine their fingers before drifting off into a peaceful sleep.

[venusmorning]

The Targaryen Prince and I. (Chapter 1 )

Male!Rhaenyra x Alicent Hightower AU (Both Show Version)

Disclaimer: This is not me erasing lesbian representation if anything I prefer the original ship but this is my personal take on what would happen if Rhaenyra had been born a boy and befriended Alicent still. Also: I’m not claiming any works as mine, I don’t own any of the characters or anything house of the dragon related, everything belongs to the rightful owners at HBO and George RR Martin. I have used the original script and I don’t claim the script as my own, plagiarism is wrong.

Notes: Rhaenyra’s name has been changed to Rhaegar.

Words: 1002

Trope: Friends To Lovers.

Warnings: Arranged Marriage (Both Agree Though), mentions of childbirth and pregnancy, but SFW. Mentions of Miscarriages and Stillbirths. Scheming Otto Hightower idk

Summary: The Prince Rhaegar Targaryen has a best friend, the Lady Alicent Hightower. Little do they know the Lord hand Otto Hightower, Alicent’s Father is scheming for them to marry, needless to say King Viserys complies.

The adolescent dragon, Syrax, had just returned with the Prince Rhaegar flying aback. The yellow-gold dragon set herself down gracefully at the command of the Prince, who eventually reached over to pamper the dragon for her memorable flight, but from a distance a carriage had arrived; Lady Alicent stepped out and marvels at Rhaegar’s bravery, very captivated by the strength of her friend. “Dohaerās, Syrax!” Shouted the dragonkeeper, Syrax quickly turned around toward the dragon pit. (The Dragon Keepers leading her of course) Leaving plenty of time for Rhaegar to stroll over to his best friend.

Ser Harrold Westerling, his sworn protector greeting the young prince on the way. At the sight of Alicent his faces lights up, “Syrax is growing quickly, she’ll soon be as large as Caraxes.” Lady Alicent said as Prince Rhaegar shifted closer, “that’s large enough to saddle two.” Prince Rhaegar lets out a smile at imagining being able to fly with his friend.

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“You stink of dragon.” Alicent exclaimed her face mildly scrunching up, “I don’t have time to bathe, I do have time to visit my mother.” He replied. “Although I may need a sworn protector, I imagine she won’t be happy with the smell.” Rhaegar grinned at her but she only rolled her eyes, “I’m afraid I don’t possess any training.” She whispered letting out a little giggle, Rhaegar still determined took her hand in his. “You can appeal to her by kindness, it is quite the feat.” he said as they say travel up the castle stairs. “Mayhaps, I suppose I am at your loyal service my Prince.” She’s teased as they came closer to her mother’s private bedchamber.

There sat Rhaegar’s mother, Queen Aemma. She is croqueting a new piece of work whilst hands maids work busily and ladies in waiting are lighting candles for their soon dinner, it had been good ever since Rhaegar, a boy, was born. No more pregnancies for the Queen, no more grief, no more late afternoons of the 10 year old Prince Rhaegar crying into Alicent’s shoulder for comfort after his mother had suffered another miscarriage. In truth Queen Aemma and King Viserys had been content with their heir, Prince Rhaegar for a while, 8 years even. But still needed a spare in case the sudden death of the young prince. They had left it long enough according to Viserys’s council. They had tried, really tried, but after the third time of failure gave up for the Queen’s sake, no matter what the Kings Council said. They would name Rhaegar as Viserys’s heir officially on his 10th name day, not so long since Aemma’s stillbirth.

But after that, Prince Rhaegar was watched all the time. He was discouraged from riding his dragon, or even a horse, it wasn’t as much the smell of dragon that frightened Queen Aemma but the thought of losing her only living son. The realms delight. He had befriended the hand of the kings daughter, Alicent after Otto had introduced them when they were no more than 8 years old. It was no surprise: Alicent was the hand of the kings daughter. Why wouldn’t she be at court? Although the rumours of Prince Rhaegar and Alicent being betrothed spread like wildfire, it is not true. At least not yet it isn’t.

All this to say, Queen Aemma had addressed Alicent but later lectured the young Prince for flying. After a short while of talking about the upcoming tourney the prince turned around with Alicent in tow, waving goodbye to his mother and making his way back out the castle. Prince Rhaegar made his way to the courtyard to go practise his swordsmanship with Lord Harrold Westerling, Alicent watched in a quiet but peaceful gaze. After a while of fencing he sat down next to Alicent, “Shall we go then?” he says.

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Alicent is sat down, back against the weirwood tree whilst Rhaegar has his head in her lap. The carved face in the tree seems to stare down at them both, “Did you actually read it?” Alicent says sarcastically, “Of course.” He replies trying to act shocked. “Okay how about this.” She says sitting up slightly and getting ready to test her friend. “When Princess Nymeria came to Dorne, who did she take to husband?” Alicent says, testing him. “If you reply with "Lord Something," Septa Marlow will be furious.” She says bewildered. “So? She's funny when she's furious.” Rhaegar answers. Alicent, utterly frustrated closes the book and gets up wresting away. “Where are you going now?” He says teasing her, Alicent not appreciating his tone of voice. “I’m going home, the hour is late.” She replies. Rhaegar stands up letting out a sigh of annoyance, “Princess Nymeria led her Rhoynar across the Narrow Sea on ten thousand ships to flee their Valyrian pursuers. She took Lord Mors Martell of Dorne to husband and burned her own fleet off Sunspear to show her people that they were finished running.” Rhaegar leans in as Alicent opens the page and smiles amiably at Rhaegar’s knowledge, to her surprise he rips out the page of the book. “What do you think you’re doing?!” She shouts. “So you remember.” He replies handing her the torn piece of parchment. “If the septa sees this book-“ she squabbles before being interrupted, “fuck the septa.” He says a frown emerging. “Rhaegar!” But the both of them only giggle as the birds tweet behind them.

A warm feeling emerged in Rhaegar’s heart as he stared at Alicent, his cousin Laena, had asked many a time when he was planning to wed Alicent, he’d only snort at her as a young child, but now that he was older whenever he would visit Driftmark and bare witness to her teasing, he would simply roll his eyes and ignore the racing of his heart at the thought of marrying Alicent, He doesn’t know it himself, but perhaps he loves that girl. But I’ll tell you who does know. Lord Otto Hightower, and he’s not opposed to it. In fact, he fully welcomes it.

[nonbinarylesbianherb]

I understand people are disappointed with some scenes which aren’t the same as in the book, but the entire show has been changed drastically since s1 ep1 when they introduced Alicent and Rhaenyra as best friends and of the same age. Book Alicent and Rhaenyra never had such a close relationship due to the age difference. The entire show is rooted in their relationship and constantly circles it and comes back to their relationship / broken friendship. It’s a key factor and focus, and you can see it in the way they film their scenes intertwined, the way that the cast and producers talk about the relationship between the two, even saying they are ‘haunted’ by each other. The way characters in the show recognise that they still care for each other. The way that after all these years of heartbreak and betrayal they’re still drawn to each other, and deep down they still care.

[fallenrosepettals]

“I love you, It’s ruining my life”

[cateyesinlove]

OH BY THE GODS! what a delicious scene!

Let’s talk about….

let's begin with the most satisfying part of this scene to see Alicent open her eyes and realize that she is nothing without the system she upheld for so long. Without men to lift them who in return lift her she finally feels like Rhaenyra but she can't defy said system so she has to run, she has to take Helaena ( who Alicent thrust into the same position she was shoved as a child but even younger, Helaena was 13 when she married aegon and probably between 14 and 15 when she was pregnant).

The fact that Alicent tries so hard to be the victim and make Rhaenyra feel like this is somehow still her fault and that all of Alicents flaws are because Rhaenyra is WILD but still incredible because Rhaenyra gags her ass and makes her see how she can’t keep washing her hands of guilt for the things SHE has done, and set into motion. All who have died, their blood is on Alicents hands, especially because Cole was her sworn sword, the man who has an insane amount of blood in his hands.

Then we get to the part where Alicent who has raised all her sons to be full of hatred has told numerous times that Rhanyra was evil, cruel, a monster, that she hates them and would put them to the sword at any minute, and is surprised her sons are monsters. She has basically indoctrinated them to be in a constant flight or fight when it comes to their sister and now she thinks little of them and is willing to just give her sons up to die after she is the reason they are like that?

This is the catalysis of the end of Alicents "complex" character they tried to do everything with this character but they ended up doing nothing. She wasn’t a villain nor she was a good character, she was a bad written character that tried to have layers but all of them ended up mushing together like even when Rhaenyra and her are speaking and Alicent says she tried to do what Viserys wanted yet she talks about how he never stopped loving Aemma and that’s why he kept Rhaenyra as her yet she still pushed for Aegon to be crowned.

Finally I know we all have different takes on the parallel between these two in the final shot but my take is the next;

Rhaenyra who has always been trapped under the weight of being a Targaryen since she was young, from the expectations of marrying and everyone wanting her valyrian blood, being named heir, upholding her claim to always having in the back of her mind the prophecy, and how she and her lineage are meant to unite the realm against the true enemy. She whose blood will bring the prince who was promised.

Then there is Alicent who is finally "free" but who in reality has always been free. She built herself a prison and a window from where she only allowed herself to see Rhaenyra, having the impression Rhaenyra was "free" and could do as she please when in reality she is the one making the sacrifices, the one bounded by duty. Alicent WAS free yet she chose to be trapped under her father's thumb when she brought him back to court, she chose to poison her sons, she chose to crown Aegon, she chose a fake prison where she could sulk and hate Rhaenyra but now she has finally realized she has always been free.

[lunaoblonsky]

Rhaenyra and Alicent

[ride-thedragon]

Not one heterosexual, platonic, female friendship marker can be found between Cressida and Eloise.

Welcome back, Rhaenicent.

[alicentsswornshield]

Did anyone notice that in the sept scene in s2e3 had christian orthodox chants (Gospodi pomiluj) in the background? It means God have mercy... skip to Geeta saying rest of the season is coming to terms with reality that there's no turning back ... we are in for a world of pain lol

[spxcecreature]

y’know, as much as i love rhaenicent, it truly only works so much. i have lowkey tried to forget about that scene in the finale -despite how much it tugged at my heart- because the more i think about it, the less realistic it is for two mothers who’ve lost their son and grandson due to the other -indirectly or not- just…..up and forgive each other, and would run away together. like, i am genuinely surprised that at THAT point, alicent had the courage -or desire- to even THINK about going to dragonstone. i’m surprised that rhaenyra held herself together as well as she did, and didn’t lose her shit at least a LITTLE bit. it just…doesn’t make sense for them to speak of each other fondly at this point, especially FACE TO FACE. it just doesn’t work.

[ladydreamfyyreee]

𝐑𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐫𝐚?

[selenessology]

Alicent + Rhaenyra in Episode 1 as art

[mybrilliantfriend]

It was an old fear, a fear that has never left me: the fear that, in losing pieces of her life, mine lost intensity and importance.

Rhaenyra Targaryen & Alicent Hightower + My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante