WINGS OF A DRAGON
PART 1. THE SOUND OF WAR
AEGON – WINTEFELL
As soon as he gets up, Aegon goes to Dany's room. "Its time!" He says after she allows him to enter. The Ravens are sent out all over the North. The Army will gather at Moat Cailin. Three thousand men leave Winterfell to march south. When they arrive, Ravens are sent to Riverrun, Casterly Rock, High Garden, Sunspear, Drift Mark and the Step Stones. The Dragons are fed everyday to keep them from flying off to find food or making meals of the horses which are kept far away from them.
All the North comes, the Karstarks, the Manderlys, Bolton, Dustin, Forrester, Glover, Whitehill, Umber, Reed, Mormont, Poole, Mazin, Mallin, Ryswell, Hornwood, Marsh, Cassel, and Glenmore. When the Lords are gathered Aegon meets with them. "My Lords and Ladies…I thank you all for coming. We march on tomorrow. My Aunt and I will fly ahead to the Twins and ensure that Lord Frey lives up to his oaths…We will march to Riverrun and then My Aunt and I will fly over the Iron Islands, while the rest of our forces meet up with the Lannister forces at Harrenhal."
"Your Grace…Can we trust the Lannisters?" Lord Umber asks.
"Lord Jaime is not his father. He was and still is a loyal member of the Kingsguard…He took his place as Lord of Casterly Rock to support my family…He has my utmost confidence." They talk they feast and prepare to march the next day.
THE TWINS
WALDER FREY
In the early morning hours of the day, the castle of Lord Walder Frey is awakened to the sound of two Dragons roaring. "By the Seven! What was that?" Walder Frey gets out of bed and goes to the window as a large shadowy figure passes by it. It takes a few seconds for his eyes to adjust to the light and when it does he stares dumbfounded at the sight.
"Father!" His eldest son Stevron yells bursting into the bed chamber. When he does not respond he joins his father at the window. The great black Dragon roars and then the echo of another Dragon fills the air. "Father what do we do?"
"Bend the knee of course." He replies looking at Stevron. It takes a while to calm everyone down and then he rides out of the West side of the Castle to meet with the man riding a Dragon.
"I am Aegon Targaryen. Son of Prince Rhaegar and his second wife Princess Lyanna Targaryen nee' Stark. I seek to claim my family's legacy. The Iron Throne…Can I count on your support Lord Frey?"
"Of course my Lord."
"Good! My Uncle's forces march south…I expect you to open your gates to him and gather your forces…Your Son Lord Stevron will lead the Frey Forces under Lord Brynden Tully…You will march immediately my Lord."
"Of course your Grace…If I may…"
"You may not my Lord! You are known as the Late Walder Frey throughout the seven Kingdoms…I would think you would want to repair your reputation by honoring your oaths…Don't you!"
"Yes."
"Then I will see your forces on the battlefield!" Aegon turns and mounts his Dragon, then he flies off to the East. Two days later the Northern forces march through the twins with the Frey army joining them.
RIVERRUN
EDMURE
He had always wanted to be a part of a war and earn respect and victories. It would not be, both the King and his father had decided to put his Uncle the Blackfish in charge of the Riverrun forces. His mood changed when he saw the Dragons. Like most people in Westeros Edmure grew up on stories of Dragons and the Targaryens who rode them and now to see his blood by marriage fly overhead on the back of one.
A Feast is held for the great lords of the North and the Riverlands. Edmure approaches Aegon one last time to try and convince him to allow him to fight. "Your Grace moment of your time please."
"I know what you want Uncle." He sighs, "You may serve as Ser Bryden's second in command…Do nothing without his approval."
"Thank you my King." Aegon writes the order and places his personal seal on it. As the army marches south, made up of the Northern and Riverland forces. Aegon and Dany fly to the Iron Islands.
CASTLE PYKE THE IRON ISLES
"DRAGONS!" A guard screams on the wall of the castle. The entire Castle and Island come to life as the two Dragons circle low overhead. A message is sent by arrow that lands on the battlements.
To Balon Greyjoy
I Aegon Targaryen, Son of Prince Rhaegar and Princess Lyanna Targaryen nee' Stark command that you and all your kin come out of Castle Pyke and bend the knee
With Regards
Prince Aegon Targaryen
The rightful King of Westeros
A few hours later Balon along with his brother Victarion and daughter Yara come out to bend the knee. The woman who sat the green Dragon looked more like a Targaryen than the man who called himself Aegon. After making their oaths and bending the knee the two Targaryens flew off on their dragons.
JAIME
When the Raven arrived Jaime's heart soared. Ravens are sent out for their forces to assemble at Golden Tooth. "And where do think you are going?" Jaime asks looking down on his brother.
"I am coming with you, not to see the fight. I have to be there!"
"You're my heir. If anything happens to me you are the future of House Lannister."
"Nothing will happen. Probably won't even be a battle."
"Oh there will be a battle. Not a long one, but Robert go down without a fight." The two brothers stare at one another, "Fine you can come."
Jaime leaves his Uncle Kevin in charge of Casterly Rock and his Uncle Gerion in charge of Lannisport. He marches out of the Rock with ten thousand men. The march to Golden Tooth takes two weeks and over the next few days the Banners of the West answer their Lord's call. When his army is assembled Jaime sends a Raven to Riverrun where the Northern and Riverland forces are waiting. Then the combined forces of House Stark, Tully, and Lannister march to Harrenhal.
HOUSE TYRELL
GARLAND TYRELL
When they receive the message the ravens are sent out and the forces of the Reach forty thousand strong gather at High Garden. It takes three weeks for the army to gather. Then they must wait to hear from Prince Doran whose forces will gather at Night Song and march to Ashford to join the forces of the Reach.
Garland is second in command representing his House Tyrell. Randyl Tarly would be in overall command as per King Aegon's request. Mace to Randyl's relief would stay at High Garden and command the reserve forces. A few days after their forces are gathered Ravens arrive. Those of the Crowlands who had sworn to Aegon had also gathered. The Dornish army had assembled at Night Song and are ready to meet up. It was time to march. The Tyrells gathered and waved Garland and their Banners off.
PRINCE DORAN
A tear slides down is cheek as looks over the assembled forces of House Martell and its Banners. Houses Allyrion, Blackmont, Dalt, Dayne, Gargalan, Jordayne, Manwoody, Qorgyle, Santagar, Uller, and Yronwood. Robert Baratheon would be removed from the Iron Throne and House Martell would have its revenge. The Dornish force numbered thirty thousand strong. The Step Stone Lords would bring Fifteen thousand men and the crownlands another twelve thousand.
Ninety-seven thousand troops to march into the Stormlands and force them into submission. "Father we are ready to march." Obara says.
"Lord Yronwood…Give the order."
PART 2. FOR THE KING
ROBERT
Robert had lost some weight over the past two years, thanks to his resumed training every day. Muscle was starting to return to his body. He was in the training yard when Pycel and Cersei joined him, "Cersei, Pycel…What brings the two of you out here?" They silently hand him a Raven scroll.
To the Usurper Robert Baratheon
I…Aegon son of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and his second wife Princess Lyanna Targaryen, demand that you surrender the Iron Throne to me…and I will let you live out your days on the wall…Obey this command and you will have peace…Fight me and I will bring Fire and Blood
With Reagrds
Aegon Targaryen
Robert stands there as many emotions and memories assail him. The one he feels the most is rage at Eddard Star's betrayal. "What does it say?" Cersei asks. He hands her the letter and walks off. "Ser Oakheart call my small council…Now! Grand Maester send the Ravens out…Lets see who answers the King's call."
"Robert!" He can hear her running up behind him. "Robert! What will you do?"
"Fight! I will give them a war they will never forget."
"I will send word to my brother."
An hour later Cersei, Jon Arryn, Renly, Ser Barristan, Janos Slynt, and the new Master of Coin gather in the small council chamber near the throne room. Pycel is that last to arrive. "Your Grace I sent my man to look for Lord Varys…He is nowhere to be found."
"The Fat eunuch must have betrayed us." Cersei says.
"We must be rational about this." Jon Arryn says.
Rational! My chosen brother! The honorable Ned Stark has been keeping this from me all this time!"
"Robert…He is Lyanna's son. I would have done the same in Ned's shoes…I mean look what you allowed Lord Tywin's men to do to Princess Elia and her children."
"They were Dragonspawn! A threat to…"
"No one! Robert…"
"Are you with me Jon?" He asks staring at his Hand.
He sighs, "I am with you…But I do not want to go to war with the North."
"Then be with me and call your banners! Your King has need of you." He nods.
"Lord Janos set fifty men to searching the city for Varys…Set the rest of your men to reinforcing the city's defenses…Send out patrols…we need information. And ask for volunteers to fight…I will have my best men train them."
"What is status of the city's food supply?"
"We have enough stores to last five years…"
CERSEI
As they talk Cersei's mind keeps going back to her brother Jaime. His attitude, the things he has been doing. Then there was his placement as Warden of the West. He did kill Sers Gregor and Lorch. "By the gods…" She whispers. Jaime is supporting this Aegon, but why would he turn on her? If that was the case that meant Lancel had been sending her false reports all these years.
Cersei jumps up and runs to a flower pot to heave. Robert stands up, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine…I just need to rest."
"Escort the Queen back to her quarters."
He sounded genuinely concerned. Cersei paces up and down, she was in danger. When Robert learns that Jaime will take the field against him. There is a knock at the door she pauses and looks as a note is slipped beneath it. There is a spider on the sealed letter. She breaks it and reads…
Robert will not win this war…Houses Stark, Tully, Lannister, Tyrell, Martell, most of the Crownlands, and all the Step Stone Lords support Aegon…If want out take your children and head to the Garden…Your family awaits you at Casterly Rock
She had two choices before her. Tell Robert and assure him that she is loyal or jump ship before it sinks. The Lannisters always paid their debts and her son Steffon will be King one day. Better to run and live to fight another day. Cersei has her servants pack all her jewelry and some of her clothes. Then she takes the children to the Garden, where a man is waiting.
"Who are you?"
"I serve the Spider my Lady that is all you need to know. Come!"
"Mother where are we going?" Tommen asks.
"Somewhere safe."
"Aren't we safe here?" Myrcella asks.
"No more Questions!" A row boat is waiting and it takes them to a ship. When they board Lord Varys is waiting. Cersei walks up to him and slaps him.
"Its good to see you as well My Lady."
"I am your Queen!"
"Not for much longer."
"How long have you been playing us false?"
"We will talk inside." The Ship sets sail for Lannisport.
STANNIS DRAGONSTONE
Stannis awakes to the smell of smoke. He is alone in his room when someone knocks at his door. "Enter!"
"My Lord! We are surrounded!" His Squire Matthos Seaworth says.
"What?"
Stannis goes to the battlements and gasps at ships of Houses, Redwyne, Lannister, and the Step, Stones. Troops are coming ashore and take control of the town on the beach. Stannis has five thousand fighting men at Dragonstone. He leaves the battlements, dawns his armor and meets with his House Advisors. "We have enough food to last three years my Lord. Maester Creylen says. "I have already sent a raven to the King."
Just then a man enters and hands Stannis a note, "My Lord we received this by arrow." Stannis reads it outloud.
To Stannis of House Baratheon
I Aegon Targaryen son of Prince Rhaegar and Princess Lyanna Targaryen nee' Stark command that you surrender my family's ancestral home at once…Do so and you will be made Lord of Storm's End and the Stormlands…Defy me and I will bring fire and blood…
With Regards
Aegon Targaryen
"It's a lie!" His good brother Ser Axel says. "Rhaegar kidnapped and Raped Lyanna Stark."
Stannis shakes his head, "Maybe not…Eddard Stark took a child home and claimed it as his son."
"Still the child could be a bastard born of rape."
"We shall wait for a reply from my brother."
SER DAVOS
He is known as the Onion Knight as when he was knighted he took the Onion as his sigil. Before being Knighted Ser Davos was a smuggler and he fought for Stannis during Robert's Rebellion. His smuggling skills undiminished, Davos is able to sneak through the Targaryen blockade and into Dragonstone.
"Who goes there?" A Guard commands.
"Just me…Ser Davos Seaworth."
"The Onion Knight! You live up to your reputation Ser."
"Thank you…Now take me to Lord Stannis."
"Ser Davos!"
Stannis says when he enters the Map room. "My Lord."
"I have been expecting you. What news my friend?"
"Not good My Lord…An Invasion force of the Reach, Dorne and the Step Stone Lords has entered the Stormlands…Another force made up of Starks, Tullys, Lannisters, and some of the crownland Lords have gathered against your brother at Harrenhal…I also hear rumors of Dragons…Tis all I know."
"Why would Lord Jaime Lannister turn on his sister the Queen?" Creylan asks.
"Can you get my family safely to King's Landing."
"Aye I can…What of you?"
"I will remain here and hold out."
"We will have leave day after tomorrow. My ship is disguised as scout ship for the enemy."
To Lord Stannis Baratheon of Dragonstone
I am sorry to hear of your plight…My Queen has abandoned me and taken my children…Lord Varys has betrayed me as well…I am gathering what forces I can and the Knights of the Vale have answered my call…I will send help as soon as possible
With Regards
Your King