Ouroboros vs Dawn
The next day Alyx wakes to see Arianne sleeping on his chest making him smile. Looking to his right he sees his three dragons eating some goat meat brought to them by Missandei. Getting up from the bed Alyx undresses before stepping into a bath prepared for him by Missandei. Washing up he stops as arms snake around his body before washing his chest. Arianne giggles before tickling Alyx. Alyx then grabs Arianne and pulls her in the water. They kiss before Alyx stands and makes his way to the dresser. With the help of Arianne Alyx puts on his armor.
"Do you think you'll win?" Ask Arianne with a smile. Alyx turns to her before smiling making Arianne giggle. Alyx leaves the room before exiting the Red Keep. Walking down to the arena Alyx spots Taron.
"Are you ready for your match?" Ask Alyx while walking.
"I was born ready." States Taron making Alyx laugh. Alyx walks to his area and waits for the final matches to begin. He doesn't wait long as a horn echoes across the arena.
Alyx walks out into the middle of the arena and waits for his first opponent. He looks up to see a muscled man with a beard and a war axe stalk into the arena (For Honor Viking Raider). Judging by what he wears Alyx has guessed that the man's a sell sword. Alyx draws Ouroboros before entering a guard stance. The two stand still for a moment before both dash toward each other. The sell sword swings his axe making Alyx duck and counter with a thrust. The man dodges the attack and attacks from Alyx's right. Alyx blocks the attack before pushing the man back and bringing his sword down in an overhead. The man parry's the sword before spinning his axe and tripping Alyx. Alyx looks up to see the man swing down before dodging the strike and standing. Alyx blocks an overhead before shoulder bashing the man and spinning to cut the man's chest. The man looks down to see a cut before charging again. Alyx blocks three strikes before kicking the man back and swinging at the man's midsection. The man blocks before jumping forward and hitting Alyx with a pommel strike. Stunned Alyx barely manages to dodge a swing at his stomach. Alyx looks down to see some of his blood before dodging a strike and punching the man in the face. Alyx swings his sword to the left. The man blocks the sword and parries only to be hit by a right hand. Alyx spins before thrusting his sword behind him with his back turned. A gurgle tells Alyx that the strike hit before he pulls his sword and walks away as the man falls to the ground. Alyx walks away as the crowd cheers. Alyx patches his wound with some bandages before returning to his waiting spot. He spots the end of Taron's match and is glad his new friend has won his match. Time passes as the matches end quickly. Alyx watches as the knight of house Dayne beheads its opponent. Alyx walks out into the arena and unsheathes Ouroboros. Across from him is Daemon Sand who draws his sword with a smile.
"Well let's get this over with." States Alyx with a sigh. Daemon dashes forward with a thrust that is blocked by Alyx who then attacks from Daemon's right. Daemon dodges before elbowing Alyx and attacking his legs. Alyx dodges and kicks Daemon back before dashing forward with a swing. Daemon block the swing before spinning and attacking Alyx's left side. Alyx grits his teeth before blocking the attack and head-butting Daemon. Daemon recovers only to block an upward swing and taking a kick to the gut. Daemon swings his sword and locks with Alyx. Alyx being stronger pushes Daemon back before upper cutting him. Daemon staggers back before attacking with a feint. Alyx smiles before blocking the attack makings Daemon's eyes widen.
"Wrong move," says Alyx before pushing Daemon back and cutting his stomach, "That move was sluggish so I'm guessing you've never done it in actual combat, which was your mistake." Alyx dashes forward before grabbing Daemon and slamming him to the ground. Daemon attempts to stand only to have a boot slammed on his chest.
"Don't move," says Alyx with his sword pointed at Daemon's throat, "You're good Daemon Sand but you have a ways before you'll be my match." Daemon exhales with a smile before nodding at Alyx.
"Well it appears you are as good as they say." Says Daemon before standing and bowing his head in respect to Alyx. Alyx turns when he sees Taron with a spear.
"I thought you used Arahks to fight?" Ask Alyx with a thoughtful expression. Taron laughs before spinning the pear and placing on his shoulders.
"I used Arahks because they were more suited to fight with in the melee," states Taron with a smile, "but my favorite weapon is the spear." Taron smiles before stepping into the arena. Alyx returns to the waiting area and sits with his eyes closed. Alyx is snapped out of his trace when his name is called. Looking around he sees Taron with a worried expression before calming when Alyx wakes. Walking into the arena and spots Ser Gregor and Ser Loras fighting. Ser Loras is the faster of the two while the Mountain is stronger. Loras dodges a strike before cutting Gregor's shoulder where Taron had cut in the melee. Gregor roars in pain before lashing out with an overhead. Loras dodges the attack before attack from Gregor's left. Gregor blocks before kicking Loras back. Loras falls to the ground before rolling as the Mountain attacks. Loras stands before ducking under a strike and slamming his shield into the mountains right leg. Loras points his sword at the downed Gregor while panting and sweating. The match is called with Ser Loras coming out the victor. Angry the Mountain stands before swinging his sword at the exhausted Loras. Loras jumps back before falling. Gregor brings down his sword only for a pitch black blade to stop the sword. Looking to his right Gregor spots Alyx looking at him through his helm. Before more can happen the king's voice bellows from the stands.
"Enough let the other matches continue." Says the king as Gregor stomps off the field. Loras stands and shakes Alyx's hand before walking off the field.
"Well looks like the Mountain lost again." States Oberyn with a smile. Arianne giggles at her uncle making Baelish angry.
"Such a shame, Littlefinger. It would have been so nice for you to have a friend." States Renly with a smile.
"And tell me, Lord Renly, when will you be having your friend?" Counters Baelish wiping the smile from Renly's face.
"Now there are only four left and three are Grand Champions." States Arianne before drinking some water.
Down on the field Taron stands across from the knight of house Dayne. The horn sounds as Taron dashes forward and attacks with his spear. The knight draws both swords he parries and thrust his sword forward. Taron blocks the attack before spinning his spear and thrusting three times. The knight blocks all three before stepping closer and slashing at Taron's stomach. Taron dodges the strike before swinging the spear in an overhead arc. The knight blocks before jumping back to dodge a kick. The two champions stop to stalk their opponent before the knight charges forward and parries and thrust before striking back with Dawn. Taron blocks the sword before ducking and spinning his spear behind his back and thrusting forward. The knight blocks before crossing his swords and pushing forward. Taron is forced to block with his spear in a vertical position. The knight kicks Taron back while getting cut on the waist. Taron attacks the waist area of the knight seeing the blood. The knight suddenly dashes into Taron's guards before pointing both swords at his throat. Taron sighs before yielding and letting go of his spear. The crowd yells and cheers after the duel. Alyx has to admit that both champions deserve their titles.
Alyx walks into the arena while looking ahead to see Loras Tyrell. Alyx looks at the man noting he looks more prepared since their last bout. Alyx draws Ouroboros as Ser Loras charges forward with a sword and shield. Alyx brings down his sword on Loras's shield which rends before Loras deflects the sword and attacks. Alyx blocks a midsection slash before diverting the sword to his left and slashing three times. Loras blocks two strikes with his shield before parrying the third. Loras attacks Alyx's right side only to be blocked and pushed back. Recovering Loras looks up to see Ouroboros coming down. Loras blocks the sword with his shield before he yells in pain. Alyx presses his advantage before deflecting a sword strike and upper cutting Loras. Loras's helm fly's off his head from the impact. Loras stands before discarding his shield and attacking with his sword. Loras attacks Alyx's left side before noting how Alyx is slower on his left. Looking over Alyx's body Loras realizes that the prince is wounded and smiles before attacking Alyx's left side. Alyx begins to falter before kicking Loras back to give himself a breather. Alyx feels that his wound has started bleeding making him seek to end the match. Alyx dashes forward before swinging in an arc. Loras ducks under the strike only to be kneed in the face. Stunned Loras barely blocks a thrust but his shoulder bashed and suddenly hit with the hilt of Ouroboros and falls to the dirt alive but unconscious (For Honor Backhand Strike). Alyx places his hand over his wound before walking out of the arena. The final constants of the tournament are given one hour to rest. Alyx calls for a master who patches his wound and stitches it up. He adds an herbal dressing given to him by Missandei. A horn sounds indication that the break is over. Alyx stand before walking into the arena to face his final opponent.
Up in the Royal booth.
"This is so cool." Exclaims Arya with a smile making Ned chuckle. Sansa watches the match before looking to Joffrey noticing the sneer on his face. Cersei is thankful that this tournament is nearly over yet still worries for her son.
"So it's the Dragonknight vs the Sword of the Morning." States Oberyn as Ellaria rubs his chest.
"How about another wager?" Ask Baelish. Oberyn rolls his eyes before nodding his head.
"Another four hundred gold dragons on the Sword of the Morning." Says Baelish making Cersei narrow her eyes at the man. Arianne looks to Baelish before smiling.
"Very well I'll take that bet." Says Oberyn making Baelish smile.
Down on the field Alyx and the Dayne knight look at one another. The knight draws the sword from his hip before drawing Dawn from his back. Alyx unsheathes Ouroboros before dashing forward. Alyx attempts an overhead only for the man to dodge and counter with a left hand slash. Alyx parries the slash before blocking an overhead. Alyx dodges a gut slash before the knight crosses his swords and blocks a strike from Alyx. The knight deflect the sword strike before swinging with both swords only to be kicked back. Alyx dashes forward with strike from the right which is blocked. The knight parries the sword strike before blocking another sword strike. The knight's regular steel sword begins to show signs of breaking. Alyx swings for the knights left sword which breaks under the might of Ouroboros. After the sword breaks a piece of metal blinds Alyx for a short time allowing the knight to strike. Alyx is cut on the shoulder before he slices down the knight's chest. Both opponents disengage and break apart. Alyx looks down and sees his shoulder is wounded before looking at the knight a sees a little blood running down his chest. Alyx's eyes narrow after seeing bandages over the knight's chest. Somethings not right here. Thinks Alyx as he remembers how swift the knight is. Alyx stabs Ouroboros in the ground in front of him before looking to the knight. Alyx slowly lifts his helm before dropping it in the sand.
"Will you do the honor of giving your name warrior?" Ask Alyx as he looks at the knight. The knight pauses before sheathing Dawn and lifting the helm from his head. The crowd gasp at the sight of long brown hair and a beautiful face. Alyx looks at the woman and smiles having guessed that he was a she.
"My name is Claudia Dayne and I am the Sword of the Morning." Shouts Claudia.
Up in the Royal booth
"Well that sure is a surprise." States Baelish before looking at Oberyn who is smiling.
"You knew that the wielder of Dawn is a woman." States Baelish while looking at Oberyn.
"It's something we discovered with the help of Arianne." Says Ellaria with a smile.
"She and I are childhood friends." States Arianne with a small smile.
"I want to be like her." Shouts Arya while Sansa shushes her making Ned smile.
Down in the arena Alyx and Claudia stare off against each other. Alyx doesn't see a lady when he fights against the woman but a warrior. Claudia stares at the prince in front of her and narrows her eyes. Arianne says that you love her, but if you think that means I'll go easy on you then think again. Claudia looks at Alyx and notes that he didn't drop his guard after finding out that she was a woman.
"You are not surprised by my gender?" Ask Claudia with a confused expression making Alyx raise his eyebrows.
"Most men think it's beneath them to fight a woman," says Claudia while watching Alyx like a hawk, "you though are not surprised and you haven't lowered your guards." Alyx looks at the woman before smiling.
"I would never let down my guard in front of a warrior." Says Alyx. Claudia's eyes widen when she hears his statement before smiling. I can see why you love him Arianne. Thinks Claudia before unsheathing Dawn and entering a guard stance.
"You know my lord, you never introduced yourself." Says Claudia with a small smile. Alyx laughs before turning serious.
Insert music Strength of a Thousand Men - Two Steps from Hell
"My name is Prince Alyxandar Targaryen, the Dragonknight," announces Alyx before gripping Ouroboros. Ouroboros begins to glow an ethereal green before bursting into wildfire. The ground cracks before Alyx pulls Ouroboros from the ground sending tiny rocks flying, "May the best warrior win." Alyx charges forward before slamming his sword down. Claudia blocks the sword before deflecting and striking out with a slash to the chest. Alyx blocks the strike before getting close and deflecting the blade. Alyx launches a strike in an arc. Claudia jumps back as she sees wildfire trailing behind the sword. Alyx slowly stands as Wildfire dances around him making him look otherworldly. Claudia smiles before charging forward and attacking. Alyx attacks with an overhead and locking blades with Claudia. Ouroboros and Dawn clash against each other making sparks fly. Claudia deflects the sword before kicking Alyx in the stomach. The kick doesn't even faze Alyx as he brings down another strike. Standing so close to Ouroboros makes Claudia sweat. Claudia lashes out with Dawn only to be blocked. Alyx then enters Claudia's guard before striking horizontally. Claudia blocks the sword with Dawn only to have the strike go through her guard. Claudia falls to the ground before Alyx brings a flaming Ouroboros to her throat. Claudia can feel the heat from the sword before sighing and yielding. Alyx retracts his sword before sheathing it on his back. As he sheathes the sword the wildfire goes out. Alyx reaches his hand out and smiles down at Claudia. Claudia smiles before grabbing his hand and standing. They are suddenly aware of the crowd who cheer loudly. Alyx raises Claudia's hand and raises his own making the crowd yell louder.
Song end
"You did well Ser Claudia." States Alyx with a smile. The two walk from the arena with smiles on their faces.
"I was wondering if you'd be willing to be my lieutenant in the First Battalion of the Royal army?" Ask Alyx with a smile. Claudia looks at Alyx with surprise before smiling.
"If you will have me I accept." States Claudia with a smile. Reaching the royal booth Alyx is immediately hugged by his mother who then proceeds to check him over. Hours pass as Alyx is eating lunch with Claudia and Arianne who tell him tales of their childhood. The lunch is interrupted when several men from the Royal army enter the room. Alyx looks up to see they are the men who accompany his uncle Tyrion. Alyx stands and smiles hoping to see his uncle but after a couple of moments Alyx realizes his uncle is not with them.
"What's going on here soldiers," ask Alyx with narrowed eyes, "where is my uncle?" His answer comes in the form of the soldiers bowing.
"Lord Tyrion has been taken by Lady Catelyn, my lord." Says a soldier. Alyx stands still for a moment before his face becomes cold.
"She said that he will be trailed for the attempted murder of Bran Stark." Says another soldier making Alyx become stiff. Arianne places her hand on his shoulder hoping to ease his anger. Alyx shoves past the soldier before heading to find his mother. He enters her room to see her with his uncle Jaime.
"I assume you heard what has happened?" Ask Alyx while looking at Jaime. Jaime nods his head with a frown.
"Yes I confronted Lord stark and he told me that it was under his orders." Says Jaime making Alyx nod his head.
"Pack your things we're going after my uncle." Orders Alyx. Cersei steps forward and grabs Alyx.
"You don't have to go Alyx," says Cersei, "you can order the army to go."
"Mother I must go but don't worry I'll be fine." Says Alyx before leaving the room. He stops and enters his room.
"Arianne I must go and help my uncle," says Alyx with Arianne nodding her head, "when I'm gone you will become the second most powerful person in Kings Landing with the first being my mother." His statement surprises Arianne before she nods. Looking to Claudia Alyx nods making Claudia stand and bow her head before leaving the room with Alyx. After they leave several royal soldiers enter and bow to Arianne making her smile.
Ned wakes to see Robert sitting next to him with Cersei standing with a sneer on her face.
"I would stand your grace but." Says Ned before nodding at his leg. Cersei steps forward with an angry face.
"Do you know what your wife has done?" Ask Cersei with barely restrained anger. Ned looks at her with a passive face.
"She did nothing I did not command." Says Ned making Cersei even angrier. She is further angered when Robert doesn't do anything.
I took you for a king," Says Cersei making Robert look at her, "He's attacked my brother and abducted the other. I should wear the armor and you the gown." Robert strikes her making Cersei's head turn.
"Be lucky that Alyx was not here to see this." Says Cersei before turning and walking out the room. Robert stops her.
"Where is Alyx?" Ask Robert making Ned look to the queen.
"He is making his way to the Vale as we speak to punish those who would harm his family." Says Cersei before leaving the room. Robert and Ned's eyes widen before Robert calls in Ser Barristan.
"Where is the Royal army?" Ask Robert.
"They left at noon with Prince Alyx." Answers Barristan.
"How many battalions did he take?" Ask Robert making Barristan look at him.
"All accept two." Says Barristan making Robert and Ned's eyes widen. Alyx rides with three dragons perched on his shoulders and a large army following behind him.
The war of the five kings has started.
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