Thoughts on the dragons in the dragons survive the dance AU?
I assume this is asking who I think would claim what dragon (and that no new dragons are hatched in the cradle), so here's what I think:
BAELOR / VERMITHOR: Sorry, sorry, I know the agenda for Vermithor/Maekar goes crazy (and I see the appeal), but I will forever stick with this pairing. There's beautiful poetry to Baelor not only claiming oldest dragon alive, but also Jaehaerys' dragon (people would def read this as a sign because in my head Hugh the Hammer never claims Vermithor during the Dance) so Baelor is the first to do so since the Old King, and they're THE grumpy dragon / sunshine human pairing. I genuinely love them together, but also you do not want to see these two in battle because the vibe change up is insane. Vermithor is legacy, order and duty, these two go together perfectly.
MAEKAR / MELEYS: Walk with me, walk with me right now. I haven't seen anyone bring this one up but it feels so painfully obvious. Regal, deadly, know their worth while also somehow always overlooked. You cannot tell me these two won't make the sickest team (not to mention the poetry of Maekar claiming a dragon of a Queen Who Never Was), but also the idea of Maekar claiming a she-dragon just tickles me. You just know he murmurs "old girl" in Valyrian under his breath to her.
AERION / CARAXES: They're literally twins. I know there's been a lot said about Sunfyre and Aerion (and I also see the vision) but Aerion needs a dragon that feels a little wrong, def beautiful, and deeply dangerous. Not just destructive, but unsettling. They're the odd ones out, too dangerous to be contained. Given his age, Caraxes would also be at his absolute peak here, so they're insanely dangerous together. I also have a hdcs that baby!Aerion was convinced he could claim Cannibal and survive (and he was prepared to die trying before Maekar dragged him by the scruff from Dragonstone 😭)
DAERON / DREAMFYRE: It works in that really sad, pretty way if you think about it. He feels like someone who would bond with a dragon more associated with dreams, omens, sorrow, and strange sensitivity than brute force. Also, aesthetically, it just works. For some reason I imagine they're pretty close. A strange solace in each other and Sunfyre is protective of him.
EGG / MOONDANCER: She's literally described as "punkish" and fast and feels less oppressive than the massive old war-dragons, which suits Egg’s energy way better. More humane, more restless, more alive. I imagine they fly fast and far and too often for Maekar's blood pressure. If he grows into kingship on a dragon like that, it says something hopeful about him, too.
VALARR / TESSARION: Look me in the eyes and tell me the Young Prince won't perfectly suit The Blue Queen. Match made in heaven right there. They're both beloved, beautiful, and regal but in an approachable way.
AEMON / SEASMOKE: I just see it.
DAERON II / SILVERWING: Suits him perfectly imo.
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