A/N: Thanks to for reviewing! Here's another chapter for you guys.
Another time jump here.
This is rated M for language, violence, and sexual situations.
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At the Lannisters' army camp, Jamie entered his father's tent as Tywin is sharpening his knife and a dead stag is on the table. Jamie reads out loud the royal decree which declares Gregor Clegane as an outlaw.
"Poor Ned Stark. Brave man, terrible judgment." Jamie said.
Tywin starts butchering the stag. "Attacking him was stupid." He stated. Tywin pauses as he focused on removing the skin from it. "Lannisters don't act like fools." He said as he pulls out the entrails of the stag and dumps them into a bucket.
Jamie opens his mouth but Tywin interrupts him. "You're going to say something clever? Go on, say something clever." Tywin said as he wiped his hands.
"Catelyn Stark took my brother." Jamie said.
Tywin sighed. "Why is he still alive?" he questioned.
"Tyrion?" Jamie asked. Tywin sighed. "Ned Stark." He said.
"One of our men interfered, speared him through the leg before I could finish him." Jamie said.
"Why is he still alive?" Tywin asked still skinning the stag.
"It wouldn't have been clean." Jamie stated. Tywin sneers. "Clean? You spend too much time worrying what other people think of you." He said.
Jamie shakes his head. "I could care less of what anyone thinks of me." he said and continues looking at his father.
"That's what you want people to think of you." Tywin says. "It's the truth." Jamie says trying to defend himself.
"And you hear them whispering 'Kingslayer' behind your back. Doesn't it bother you?" he asks.
"Of course it bothers me." Jamie reluctantly says.
There's a great pause as Tywin continues to occupy his hands with the stag. "A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinion of a sheep." Tywin states. Jamie doesn't respond. "I suppose I should be grateful that your vanity got in the way of your recklessness. I'm giving you half our forces. 30,000 men. And we'll bring that to Catelyn Stark's childhood home and remind her that Lannisters pay their debts." He finished.
Jamie looked surprised. "I didn't realize you place such a high value on my brother's life."
Tywin snickers. "He's a Lannister! Maybe the lowest of the Lannisters, but he's one of us. And every day that he remains a prisoner, the less our name commands respect. And the fact that I was looking for your daughter, Rhaenyra when I received word about your brother and the whole Robb Stark calling the banners makes me more concern for any Lannister's safety." He said as he turned to Jamie.
"So the lion does concern himself with the opinion." Jamie smirked. Tywin gave him a stern look. "No that's not an opinion, it's a fact! If another house can seize on of our own and hold him captive with impunity, we are no longer a house to be feared." Tywin says as he goes back to carving.
Jamie nods. "I understand but what of my daughter? Everyone already fears her and it's how you raised her. She had to be stuck at the Rock all her life learning to protect herself. The way she brutalizes men and you kept letting it go on for years." He says. "You're right; I should have stopped her ages ago. Now look what has happened, she fled and no one has seen her." Jamie started to say but got cut off by Tywin.
"Rhaenyra is brave and loyal. Yes, I should have stopped her from killing most of her sparring partners but she learned how to fight herself. She trained herself and she's one hell of a fighter. I shouldn't have kept her at the Rock like some animal. But deep down I have to know she is safe. And you call yourself a father. Would she still love you if she knew the truth about you? How her father murdered her mother and grandfather? Breaking an oath? No I thought so. You left her for a duty." Tywin said disgusted.
Jamie bites his tongue. He knows better than to try and defend himself. He lowers his eyes in shame. "Your mother is dead, before long I will be dead, and you and your brother and your sister and all of her children and your daughter, all of us dead, all of us rotting underground. It's the family name that lives on. It's all that lives on. Not your personal glory, not your honor, but family. You understand?" Tywin asks as he thrust the knife into the table and wipes his hands with a cloth.
Jamie just keeps listening to what his father was saying. "You're blessed with abilities that few men possess. You're blessed to belong to the most powerful family in the kingdoms. You're blessed with the most courageous daughter anyone has ever known. And you're still blessed with youth. And what have you done with these blessings? You served as a glorified bodyguard to two kings, one mad and the other a drunk." Tywin states.
"I need you to become a man you're always supposed to be. Not next year, not tomorrow, now." Tywin says and walks away from his son.
Jamie lingers for a little while longer but then decides to leave.
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"Did you read the letter?" Prince Oberyn questioned his brother.
Prince Doran sighed. "Yes, I have. Oberyn we have been over this many times. I do not trust him." he states and looks at his younger brother.
"Do you not believe there is another Targaryen out there supporting him? Or you just don't believe his word?" Oberyn asked.
"It isn't that. How many Targaryens do you know that are still alive? Just three correct? One at the Wall, and the two over in East. Now this claim of another one being right under our noses in Westeros is too good to be true." Prince Doran started but paused. "We have to be smart about this. We all want the Targaryens back on the throne but our house would fall if anyone found out our plans. How come no one ever spoke of this girl in Westeros? I believe everyone would have been talking about a Targaryen bastard who was being held prisoner. There are no facts supporting Viserys claim." He reasoned.
Oberyn nodded. "I agree Doran, but if there is really a girl being held prisoner we have to do something about it. We have waited so many years to plan and seek justice for Elia. We must act soon." Oberyn stated.
Prince Doran shook his head. "No, I'm sorry brother but I will not risk this house over rumors. We will get justice. Give it time." Doran told him and left the room.
Oberyn Martell sat in his seat trying to grasp the whole idea of the girl named Rhaenyra. He thought if it was spy wanting to see who might answer the letter and report it as treason. He knew he had to play it safe like his brother wanted, so he burned the letter.
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Rhaenyra loved being with her dragons. Within the last few weeks her dragons have grown increasingly. They hunted on their own without harming any humans. She truly felt accomplished watching these creatures grow. She barely needed her horn to tame them. They were already used to the commands and they loved Rhaenyra. Elaena and Anogar loved to fly freely. They would fly over Valyria and swoop down into the ocean to grab fish or whatever that had a taste for. Rhaenyra would watch them fly and she smiled thinking of what it would be like to ride one.
She knew soon she would have to go back home and the most thing she feared right now. Deep down Rhaenyra feared her grandfather's reaction. She didn't know if her grandfather would be thrilled to know she was still alive or the fact she would be returning to Westeros with two dragons. Rhaenyra couldn't picture a happy reunion with her family.
Onmi entered the room and watched her lost in her thoughts. "Rhaenyra." He said as she looked up startled. "Forgive me for frightening you, but I wanted to know if you'll like to take a walk in the gardens?" he asked her.
She smiled. "You didn't bother me Onmi; I was so wrapped up with thoughts about returning home, I doubt I would have heard anyone come in. But I would love to clear my thoughts." She said as she walked near him. He held his arm out for her to link her arm in his.
He led them towards the garden. The garden was large; it had many exotic flowers that she never seen before. The garden overlooked the forests and the waterfall that the castle was resting on. It was the most beautiful sight. Elaena and Anogar were flying over the forest. She grinned as she witnessed her first rainbow.
"This makes me not want to ever go home." She softly stated as she leaned across the railing. Onmi wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her closer to him. She leaned back into his touch as Onmi leaned his head in her neck. "Then stay." He whispered against her skin and nipped at it. Rhaenyra closed her eyes and gave a tiny moan. "I wish I could." She said and turned to face him.
"What's stopping you?" he asked.
She shrugged. "My family. For some foolish reason, I miss them. I thought I would be happy to be away from them, and I sort of am, but I wished they could have let me explore and I could tell them all of what I accomplished. But in reality I know I can't." she said.
Onmi leaned closer to her and caressed her cheek. "Then stay here with us. You can finally be free and be happy. There is no hiding who you are anymore. You have to embrace it and you have since you have been here. Why be a ghost again?" he questioned her.
"Please don't make this harder for me. Deep in my heart you are right. I'm so lost. Help me." she stated and placed her hand over his heart.
"Let me show you." Onmi said and kissed her lips.
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