It couldn't go on like this anymore. The duty, responsibility, obligations of a prince… All this was a heavy burden Aegon was never ready to carry. Prince knew he wasn’t suited to rule, not made for duty. And that led him to making a rather impulsive decision.

Hallways of Red Keep were quiet and dark, members of Kingsguard positioned at the doors to royal chambers, occasional servant or a guard on patrol passing by. Dim light coming only from candles and torches on the walls. Dark cloak and a hood on him, covering messy silver locks while Aegon moves silently through the corridors. This was it, the escape, the only way to freedom, future without duty. Secret passages is the castle were endless, like a labyrinth hidden beneath the ground. Prince only needed to get to them in time, without being spotted.

Like a shadow, with a small bag thrown over his shoulder, your unfortunate brother walked, stopping at every distant sound of footsteps. Adrenaline was thumping in his veines. Just one more step, one more effort and he’ll get to Dragonpit, take Sunfyre and disappear forever, somewhere where duty and responsibility of a crown prince won’t ever bother him.

Aegon knew the consequences of his escape, if it fails. No one, not you, Aemond, Helaena or especially his mother the Queen could know. Getting too cocky about the success of his plan, Aegon neared the passage entrance to the tunnels. This was it, path to the city. With a quick glance back he noticed a figure behind him and his breath hitched in his throat. Shadows of the corridor hid any distinguishable features, making it impossible to see who was in front of him. But the prince knew that he was spotted, dread hit him like a wave, freezing him on one spot.