Baekar/Hammeranvil idea:
Tension in the Red Keep keeps rising between Daeron II and Aegon IV. He's had 3 kids, all of which resemble the Dornish folk more than Aegon's own Targaryen bastards.
When Maekar is born, with silver hair and amethyst eyes, Aegon IV immediately favours him, and treats him as his only pure grandchild.
Over the years, Aegon IV only shows favouritism towards Maekar and has no issue loudly claiming his resentment for his other grandchildren.
Baelor doesn't mind much for his grandsire, though he does worry how much it affects his mother and father.
Aerys and Rhaegal also pay him little heed, each absorbed in their own interests.
Maekar grows up enjoying being pampered by his grandfather. However, over time he realises just how badly is brother's are treated compared to him and tries to keep his distance.
Maekar loves his family and hates whenever he is made to hear all the horrible comments and remarks Aegon IV makes about his brother's, he's especially harsh on Baelor.
More years pass, and while Maekar tries to keep his distance, Aegon IV always summons him when he wishes to see him. Maekar sucks it up and tries to get through their interactions as quickly as possible.
On one particular day, Maekar is summoned to his grandfather's chambers. Baelor sees how unhappy Maekar is when he's summoned and offers to go with him, which brings him a small sense of relief.
They visit Aegon IV together, but when they arrive, Aegon forbids Baelor's entrance, he only wishes to see Maekar.
Baelor promises to wait outside until Maekar is ready to leave.
Once to two are alone, Aegon begins his usual speech about his pure blood and the difference between him and his siblings. Maekar simply nods along, barely paying attention, hoping to leave soon.
A hand suddenly reaches out and settles on his thigh. Maekar almost jumps at the sudden touch. He looks up in alarm.
Aegon looks at him with a strange glint in his eyes. He keeps talking, listing off all of Maekar's tagaryen traits.
He goes a step further though, his grip tightens as he tells Maekar he's grown into his looks, he tells him how beautiful he looks, like an old valyrian prince should.
Maekar makes some rushed excuse and leaves as soon as he's broken free from his grandsire's grip.
Once he leaves the room, Baelor is waiting for him, asking if he's alright. Maekar is confused and frightened, and doesn't know how to explain what happened. He feels dirty, in a way.
So he says nothing.
Over the following weeks, Maekar keeps being summoned, but he refuses to go unaccompanied. His mother joins him, and when Aegon tries to dismiss her, Maekar is adamant she stay with him during their visits.
Aegon relents and does not act strangely or make odd comments in front of others.
Over time, Maekar calms and hopes their strange interaction was a singular uncomfortable moment never to happen again.
A celebration takes place in the keep, with lords from all the realm, and members of legitimised bastards families all in attendance. All of the kings mistresses are seated around like pretty decorations.
Maekar is enjoying the festivities with his siblings nearby and his parents in sight.
At the cusp of celebration, Aegon IV takes a heavy stand and makes an announcement.
He makes a half hearted speech about his dearly departed wife Queen Naerys. He talks about how heartbreaking it has been since her death.
Everyone knows it is a lie, given the amount of mistresses that surround him and illegitimate children dancing around.
He turns to Daeron and Myriah, and starts praising them for the upbringing of ALL their children. This shocks them and makes them wary immediately. They know something is amiss.
He smiles at them, a cruel stare. He turns his gaze to Maekar and smiles. He starts to especially praise them on their excellent upbringing with their youngest son.
Maekar shrinks into himself, he feels his grandsire's dark gaze on him and feels the way he did that day in his chambers. Dirty.
Aegon IV keeps speaking, he starts describing Maekar's Valyrian purity and appearance in graphic detail. The halls have become silent.
Everyone in attendance is uncomfortable at the King's incessant comments on the young prince's body.
Baelor starts to shake as he listens to Aegon speak, he becomes furious when his sees his sweet brother tear up in shame, he reaches out and pulls him close, as if trying to shield him from the man's perverted words.
By the time he's done, Aegon shifts his gaze from maekar back to the crowd.
He makes one final announcement.
He plans on remarrying and naming his next child as heir to the throne.
His new bride?
Maekar Targaeryn.
The hall is silent. The announcement is absurd. The king was old, and Prince Maekar was still far to young to even begin thinking about marriage.
Daeron II flies into a rage and all hell breaks loose.
The people are in an uproar, lords demanding for an explanation, Aegon IVs mistresses try to dissuade the king offering themselves as alternatives.
But Aegon IV simply shakes his head and smiles at Maekar with a predatory gleam.
Maekar starts to cry. He's overwhelmed. He shakes in his brothers arms.
Baelor has had enough. He hauls Markar up and rushes him to his chambers. They will deal with this catastrophic mess in the morning.
Over the coming days, the lords of the council try to change the king's mind, Daeron and Myriah and forbidden from approaching him, he claims they wish to sperate him from his intended.
Maekar refuses to leave Baelor's chambers, it is the only place in the Keep where he feels safe.
Baelor stays at his side at all times, refusing to let him out of sight, for fear of a guard or the king himself trying to snatch his brother away from him.
Myriah and Daeron try to find some way to interfere with Aegon's plans, even thinking of sending Maekar away, anywhere he will not be found.
A tense week passes, when a Royal proclamation is made to the common folk.
A wedding is to occur within the fortnight.
It is done.
The Keep is busy with servants and lords making preparations for a royal wedding. The atmosphere is sombre and everyone knows the situation is outrageous, even by Targaryen standards.
Many pity the young prince, some even pray for his safety under the King's future care.
Many times, Maekar is summoned to dress fittings and marital practice lessons, which he refuses to attend.
Baelor almost kills a Kingsguard that tries to grab and drag the prince out of the room.
Maekar is paranoid and terrified at the thought of having to marry his grandfather soon. He feels sick.
He can't stop thinking about the King's putrid gaze on his body, he feels disgusting. Dirty
Baelor holds him at night, and anger always rises when his sweetling cries and trembles into his chest.
Maeker tells him he doesn't want to marry Aegon IV, he's too young, and the man scares him to the bone.
He softly confesses that the only person he ever wants to marry is Baelor himself, once they are older.
Baelor whispers sweet nothings into his ears and promises he'll fix everything. Maekar falls asleep, still shaking in his brothers arms.
Baelor leaves Maekar for the fist time in days, making sure a trusted servant remains at his side until he returns.
He makes his way through the keep in the cover of darkness and breaches the King's chambers. Baelor sneaks up to his grandfather's bedside and holds a dagger to the man's neck.
Aegon wakes up confused and grins oncd he sess who it is, he immediately taunts Baelor. He knows he's been trying to hide his future bride away from him, it would prove useless soon.
The boy would be his and Baelor would have to watch as he took him away.
Baelor let's the man speak.
Aegon starts to threaten and mock him. He starts listing his dornish qualities as tainted blood.
Baelor listens for a moment then cuts him off.
He's let him demonize him for years, he's let him drag his and his family's name through the mud. He has always endured his taunts and poisonous comments. But he has gone too far this time.
Maekar was off limits, and Baelor was not going to let Aegon taint him with his depravity.
Aegon laughs and promises to have him executed after he has consummated his marriage with Maekar.
He lenas in and tells him the last thing he will ever see is his brother's spirit breaking and bending under his will.
Baelor doesn't let the man finish his degenerate speech.
He kills the pig in his bed.
He feels nothing as he watches his grandfather chock on his own blood,and eventually, watches the life drain painfully from his body.
Baelor cleans his dagger and makes his way back to his chambers, unnoticed. He dismisses his servant and climbs into bed, pulling his sweet brother into his embrace.
Maekar subconsciously nestles into him, and Baelor breathes him in.
He is safe now.
Baelor will always protect his Maekar.
Always.
The following day, the king's sudden death is announced. Though, it is delivered as an accident, a happenstance of the old king's declining health.
A sigh of relief washes over the entire keep. Daeron is named king before Aegon is even burnt.
All wedding preparations are cancelled and instead turn into a celebration for a new king's reign.
Maekar finally feels safe enough to leave Baelor's room, though he never strays far from his side.
Myriah embraces her youngest sons and lets him know all is well. They inform him of his grandsire's sudden passing.
Maekar is surprised but relieved at the thought of finally being free of the man.
They celebrate King Daeron's rise to the throne.
Baelor eventually pulls Maekar aside and takes him back to his chambers.
Maekar wonders what caused their grandsire's sudden death, but Baelor tells him not to worry too much about the how and why of the situation.
Baelor promised everything would be alright, and he was right. He is free to marry whoever he wishes when he comes of age. Maekar nods and blushes at the comment he had made the night before.
Once they reach his chambers, Maekar turns and pulls Baelor into a hug, he thanks him for looking after him, protecting him. Baelor holds him closes and swears to always do so.
Maekar leans in and places a gentle kiss on his cheek before rushing into his room, and slamming the door behind him.
Baelor stands in front of the closed door in awe.
A small smile appears on his face, he turns and walks away knowing Maekar is safe. He knows he made the right choice that night.
He crosses patch with his mother, and watches her watch him. He sees her heavy gaze and he knows. She knows what he has done.
She simply pulls him in and kisses his brow. She smiles and tells him she's proud of the man he's turning into. She leaves him be, clearly off looking for her dear husband.
Baelor watches her go, and turns towards his own chambers.
No.
He'll never regret his actions from that night.
He did his duty as a prince of the realm, and rid it of a great threat.
One day, when he became a better man yet, he would court Maekar properly, the way he deserved. And they would marry if he agreed, once they were both ready.
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The End!
Ugh I hated writing about Aegon IV
But let me know what you think!
I like the HC that Maekar is Aegon's favourite since he has the most valyrian features out of all his siblings.
Baelor may have been the one who killed Aegon IV, but if he had shown up any later, you best believe him mother or father would've gotten the job done first.
I like to think the court is in a frenzy because, not only is Maekar extremely young here, it's also, not an ABO AU, soooo..... how the heck is he supposed to give the King heirs?! They conclude the King is just a pervert.
Maekar grows up safe and sound, never knowing Baelor killed their gransire for him.
They eventually get married, YEARS later, after Baelor insists on courting Maekar extensively. They marry in the way of the old gods on Dragonstone with their parents and siblings as witnesses.
And if you're asking yourself, how do Baelor and Maekar conceive children then? The answer is.....DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!
they have their 8 kids through valyrian magic or something (Baelor's seed is built different)
THE END
