Meeting the Dragon
Meereen
Ser Barristan sits and watches his Queen talk to her soldiers and forms a small smile. Her warriors are all female and live to serve her. Barristan thinks back to the prince when he was a child and can't stop the smile that forms on his face. So similar are the two that I must remember that they are not related. Thinks Barristan. Barristan is broken from his thoughts when Daenerys walks up to him in her dress.
"What do you think Ser Barristan?" Ask Daenerys with a small smile. Barristan looks at her and smiles.
"The maiden would be jealous of your beauty my Queen." States Barristan getting a giggle from Daenerys. Daenerys suddenly turns serious before sitting next to Barristan.
"Can you tell me about the prince?" Ask Daenerys making Barristan stiffen up.
"Prince Alyxandar is young and smart your grace," says Barristan making Daenerys nod, "he also has one of the largest and most skilled armies in the world." Daenerys nods her head already having heard of the Royal Army.
"I meant as a person." Says Daenerys making Barristan sigh before looking to the ceiling.
"He is kind and just but cruel when he needs to be," says Barristan looking at Daenerys, "he doesn't enjoy being cruel but he lost his innocence far earlier than any child should." Daenerys looks at Barristan before sighing.
"Do you think he would kneel to me if I returned to Westeros?" Ask Daenerys. Barristan looks at his Queen before a heavy sigh escapes his mouth.
"I still hope that it never comes to that your grace," says Barristan making Daenerys look down, "I'm sure he would love you and marry you." Daenerys stands and looks to Barristan.
"I am already promised to Khal Drogo," says Daenerys making Barristan nod, "even if I wanted to marry the prince he already has a woman he loves or two if I've heard correctly." Barristan nods at her words before he stands.
"Multiple marriages is not uncommon for a Targaryen your grace." Says Barristan before bowing and walking away. Daenerys sits and thinks to herself about her options. After several minutes Daenerys stands and prepares for her journey to Pentos.
Kings Landing
Varys sits in his study with a thoughtful expression before sighing and drinking some water. Varys thinks about Daenerys and how he is going to explain his reasons to the prince and so far none of them end well. For so long the prince had thought he was alone and this has led him to the person he is today. Varys shakes away such thoughts as his door opens and in comes a hooded man.
"My lord we have found several of the cult members." Says the man getting a nod from Varys.
"Get rid of them, we don't need anyone messing up our plans." Says Varys getting a nod from the man. The door shuts and Varys stands before exiting his room.
Tyrion sits down while rubbing his head feeling a headache coming on. Cersei sits with an angry glare on her face looking at Tyrion.
"This is the safest option for Myrcella." Says Tyrion with a sigh.
"You want to send my daughter to Dorne and hope she is safe in that vipers nest?" Says Cersei with a sneer making Tyrion put a hand to his forehead.
"What would you have me do?" Says Tyrion making Cersei look to him.
"The enemy is on our doorstep," says Tyrion getting a wince from Cersei, "If the city falls who knows what will happen to your children." Cersei looks down making Tyrion stand and grab her hand.
"This is the safest option," Says Tyrion getting a reluctant nod from Cersei, "she will be safe as promised and she can return when the threat is dealt with."
"I want letters from her every day." States Cersei before standing and leaving the room. Tyrion flops down on a chair and pours himself some wine. Randyll Tarly enters the room and nods to Tyrion.
"How is everything coming?" Ask Tyrion as Randyll sits down.
"We'll be prepared when the attack comes," says Randyll before passing a note to Tyrion, "word from Dorne." Tyrion reads the note before a smile appears on his face.
"Oberyn and the Ninth Battalion are on the move," says Tyrion getting a nod from Randyll, "that means we just have to hold long enough for them to rescue us." Tyrion pours a glass of wine for Randyll who nods in thanks.
"Ant word from the prince?" Ask Randyll making Tyrion shake his head.
"I'm sure he is on his way as we speak." Says Tyrion before chugging his wine.
Lannister Camp
Tywin sits and listens to the reports from the Battle of Oxcross and sighs when he hears of the death of Stafford Lannister. The Young Wolf has been on a rampage since his defeat at Tumblestone. Still he is not invincible as Rick Rykker flanked him at Sarsfield. The war is dragging on making both sides weary. Still the Royal army outnumbers the boy and eventually he will lose.
"Rick Rykker and his army managed to pull out a great victory over Robb Stark." Says Kevan before drinking some wine.
"There is heavy fighting in the Riverlands as Charles Weagan focuses down on the Tullys." Says another lord making Tywin nod.
"Any word on Alyxandar?" Ask Tywin making Kevan nod and pass a letter. Tywin reads the letter and nods before burning it.
"The Prince is at Silverhill resting his army from the force march." Says Tywin getting nods from the lords before a messenger arrives.
"My lord its Stannis and Renly," shouts out the man, "They are meeting as we speak." Tywin folds his hands over themselves before nodding to the man. How long will the battle go on I wonder. Thinks Tywin.
Storm's End
Two flags flap in the wind as Stannis and Renly meet on the field. Catelyn looks over to Stannis before looking back to Renly and shakes her head. Loras glares at Stannis as he rides up. The group stare at each other with hostility before Stannis look to Catelyn.
"Lady Stark I had not thought to find you in the Stormlands." States Stannis with a stern glare making Catelyn look to him.
"Neither did I think to be here." Says Catelyn with a frown making Stannis narrow his eyes. Renly looks to his brother before glancing at Stannis's flag.
"Can that truly be you?" Ask Renly making the others look to him. Stannis scoffs before sighing.
"Who else might it be?" Ask Stannis making Renly narrow his eyes.
"When I say your standard I couldn't be sure," says Renly making Stannis narrow his eyes and Catelyn shake her head, "Whose banner is that?" Stannis looks to his brother.
"My own I thought a change would do." Says Stannis making Renly smile.
"I suppose I we used the same one the battle would be terribly confusing." Says Renly making Stannis scoff.
"Why's your stag on fire?" Ask Renly generally curious. Melisandre looks to him with a smile.
"The king has taken for his sigil the fiery heart of the Lord of Light." Says Melisandre making Renly look to her and smile.
"Now is see how you wound religion in your old age brother." Says Renly making Melisandre narrow her eyes.
"Watch yourself Renly." Growls Stannis making Renly chuckle.
"Enough you both bicker like spoiled children." Says Catelyn making the two look to her before Stannis narrows his eyes.
"While you bicker the Lannister's move against us." Says Catelyn.
"It is strange to find you beside my brother Lady Stark," Says Stannis with narrowed eyes, "your own husband supported my claim and here you stand with my enemy." Catelyn narrows her eyes.
"Your enemy is the Lannister's and yet here YOU are fighting against your own brother." Counters Catelyn making Stannis narrow his eyes.
"The Iron Throne belongs to me by right." Says Stannis making Renly scoff.
"And how do you plan to beat Prince Alyxandar?" Ask Catelyn making Stannis turn to her.
"He controls the largest army in the world and you have fewer men than me." Says Renly with a smile. Stannis turns his head and sighs.
"All those that deny my claim are my foes." Says Stannis making Renly scoff.
"The whole realm denies it from Dorne to the Wall," Says Renly as Stannis looks to him, "No one wants you as their king." Stannis looks down before sighing.
"For the sake of the mother that bore us I will give you this one night to reconsider." Says Stannis before turning his horse and leaving. Renly scoffs before heading to camp. Catelyn shakes her head at the two before returning to Renly's camp. Late at night Renly sits with Catelyn who drinks some water.
"Do you swear it?" Ask Renly making Catelyn look to him.
"I do, my son has no interest in the Iron Throne." Says Catelyn without blinking making Renly nod.
"Then as long as your son swears an oath of fealty he can go on calling himself King in the North." Says Renly making Catelyn turn her head. Renly stands and Brienne begins to help him with his armor.
"Your grace you must stop this," says Catelyn as Renly looks in the mirror, "you must ally yourselves if you even have a chance to beat Alyxandar."
"My nephew is too far away from Kings Landing," Says Renly making Catelyn look to him, "By the time he reaches it the city will be mine." Renly turns to Catelyn before a wind blows making Catelyn look. Renly turn back to the mirror before a shadow stabs him in the heart. Renly collapses with his eyes wide as Brienne screams. Suddenly sounds of battle reach their ears as Stannis launches a night raid. Margaery is escorted by her guards out of the camp while Loras and some men carry Renly's body. Catelyn and Brienne escape the camp and head north back to Robb.
Days later the Tyrell soldiers travel far before stopping to rest. Loras cries over the body as Margaery writes to her grandmother about the events. The soldiers are weary and talk amongst themselves about the war. After a rest the Tyrell party begins to move. At night fall the Tyrell soldiers seem to panic as they hear sounds before they hear hooves. Loras awakens and rallies his troops as thousands of troops surround the camp. Margaery awakens to the sound a shouting and exits her tent to see her brother on horseback. However before the troops can arm themselves the Royal Army stops them. Loras is torn from his horse as Cato Buckwell rides up.
"Well look what we have here," say Cato with a sneer, "you must be lost." Loras looks at the man and spits only to be struck by a soldier. Margaery steps forward making Cato look to her.
"Please Ser we are heading back to Highgarden." Says Margaery getting Cato to blink.
"We received reports that you roses were siding with the traitor Renly." Says Cato getting Loras to shake his restrainers. Margaery looks to him and whispers in his ear. Margaery turns back to Cato.
"Renly is dead," says Margaery getting looks of shock from the soldiers, "he was killed by an assassin sent by Stannis." Cato looks surprised before turning serious.
"I see and now you are heading back to Highgarden with your tails between your legs." Says Cato getting Loras to glare at the man. Margaery steps forward with a smile.
"No we would like to see Stannis brought to justice." Says Margaery making Cato widen his eyes. Cato looks to some men before nodding.
"I will take you to someone who will listen to your proposition." Says Cato getting a nod from Margaery. Before a horse is given to her.
Bitterbridge
As Loras and Margaery enter the camp they see thousands of soldiers who wear the sigil of House Targaryen and a large tent in the middle of the camp. Several soldiers stop to look at them before continuing on. Loras and Margaery look to the sky as they hear roars and their eyes widen when they see three dragons sour over them. Margaery recovers and looks around to see the soldiers aren't even fazed as if this was a daily occurrence. Getting closer to the tent Margaery notes the guards who are heavily armored and stand outside the tent. Cato tells Loras that his men can rest but their weapons are taken. Walking up to the tent a sweet smell hits Margaery and Loras before Cato enters the tent. Margaery and Loras enter and see a large pool of water with steam rising. Cato stands still and at attention as from the water comes a naked Alyxandar who stares blankly at the two.
"Your grace this is Margaery Tyrell and Loras Tyrell." Says Cato making Alyx look to him before standing from the water. The soldiers around are not fazed but Margaery and Loras avert their eyes.
"So what do I owe the pleasure of you company?" Ask Alyx as he dresses himself. Margaery steps forward with a blush.
"By the orders of my father we have come to make an alliance." Says Margaery making Alyx look to her.
"I see so you would betray my uncle just to save your own skins?" Ask Alyxandar before looking at Margaery who is locked on his gaze. She is saved by Cato who steps forward with a bow.
"She has told us that Renly was killed by his brother Stannis your grace." Says Cato making Alyx look to him. Alyx closes his eyes before sighing.
"I see so you want to ally with me so you don't end up dead." Says Alyx.
"Do you want our help or not?" Growls Loras making Margaery close her eyes. Alyx looks to him before standing. Margaery looks up and widens her eyes at how tall he is.
"I could simply kill your men as I don't need your help." Says Alyx making Loras widen his eyes and Margaery stiffen.
"Please forgive my brother," says Margaery getting Alyx to look at her, "he is still mourning over Renly's death." Alyx looks at Margaery before reaching his hand out a brushing his thumb across her cheek. Margaery looks up to him and blushes at his violet eyes. Alyx sighs before turning away and sitting down.
"Very well prove yourselves worthy of forgiveness by helping me and I will overlook your involvement with my uncle." Says Alyx making the two bow.
"Thank you your grace." Says Margaery before they are dismissed. As they leave Alyx sits as Cato looks to him.
"I'm sorry for your loss your grace." Says Cato getting a nod from Alyx. Cato leaves the room as Alyx sits. The wind blows as a hooded figure walks into camp. The figure reaches the tent before they are stopped by the guards
"Who goes there?" Says the man making the figure look to him.
"I must speak with the prince." Says the figure now identified as female. The guards look to each other before one sticks his head in the tent.
"Your grace someone hear to see you." Says the guard. The guard turns back to the figure and tells her to enter. As she enters she sees the prince sitting on his bead reading a book. The figure steps closer before sitting next to the bed. Alyx looks to the figure before closing his book.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Ask Alyx before sitting up and staring at the figure. The figure lowers her hood and has a soft smile on her face.
"My name is Kinvara and what I want is to help you." Says Kinvara making Alyx narrow his eyes.
"What does a red priestess want with me?" Ask Alyx as he unsheathes Dragon Claw from underneath his covers. Kinvara makes a gentle smile before looking at Alyx.
"Fear not my prince for I will not harm you." Says Kinvara making Alyx look to her before setting his knife down.
"So why are you here?" Ask Alyx.
"I'm here to help fulfil the destiny… that beckons you." Says Kinvara with a smile.
"I don't believe in your god." Says Alyx only making Kinvara laugh.
"No but he believes in you," says Kinvara making Alyx confused, "did you think it was the Seven who watched over you?" Alyx looks to the woman with a blank stare.
"My lord has watched you since the day you were born." State Kinvara. Alyx though is not convinced.
"You think I'm lying," states Kinvara making Alyx nod his head, "when you were three your father tried to kill you." Alyx widens his eyes as he remembers that night.
"On that night the Lord of Light saved you." Says Kinvara.
Flashback
It was dark that night as he stayed awake and played with his mother. Alyx ran around the room before his mother caught him and laughed before placing him on his bed. Alyx looks to a candle thinking he saw it move before staring at the flame. Alyx smiles before turning to his mother.
"Hey mommy what does greatness mean?" Ask a three year old Alyx making Cersei turn to him.
"Where did you hear that little dragon?" Ask Cersei. Alyx looks to the candle and smiles.
"The fire told me I am destined for greatness." Says Alyx making Cersei look to him. Cersei looks to the candle before smiling at Alyx.
"It means you are going to be better than everyone else." Says Cersei as she tickles Alyx getting a laugh. Before they can do more angry shouts come from outside the room making Cersei pale. She grabs Alyx and stands before placing him behind her as the door burst open. Robert enters the room drunk and angry as he looks around the room and spots Alyx before moving towards him.
"Damn dragon spawn, you are mocking me." Yells Robert before reaching out to Alyx only to be slapped by Cersei. Robert returns the slap before pushing her out of the way. Alyx is struck and hits the floor before Robert is scratched by Cersei. Cersei is thrown from his back and hits the floor before Alyx launches himself at Robert.
"Leave her alone." Yells Alyx as he bats his small hands against Robert who smacks him away. Alyx his sent into the wall before the candle hits the floor and lights a line in front of him. Robert backs away as the fire lashes out towards him. Jaime and Tyrion enter the room before Jon Arryn and Varys talk to the king. Jaime helps his sister while Tyrion orders for the fire to be put out. Alyx places his head in his knees and sits as he cries. The fire seems to wrap around him as he cries. Soon the fire is put out and Cersei grabs him and holds him away from Robert.
"Get out you monster," says Cersei as Robert looks at her, "GET OUT!" She screams as Robert walks away from the room. Cersei looks down and hugs her son.
"Shhh its okay I'm so sorry." Says Cersei as Alyx cries. He cries for several minutes before he quiets down. Alyx looks to the candle near his bed before he giggles at something. Cersei looks down at her son before smiling again.
"What's so funny little dragon?" Ask Cersei making Alyx look to the candle and put a finger to his lips.
"It's a secret." Says Alyx with a smile as he wipes his face from the tears.
Flashback end
Alyx sits with wide eyes as he remembers the events before looking at Kinvara. Kinvara smiles before standing and pouring a glass of wine and giving it to Alyx. Alyx regains his composure before turning to Kinvara.
"That wasn't just your imagination," says Kinvara making Alyx close his mouth, "the Lord of Light helped you that night and has watched over you ever since." Alyx and her sit in silence for a little while before Alyx sighs.
"And what destiny am I supposed to fulfil?" Ask Alyx. Kinvara looks to him before smiling as the fire from the candle flickers and a smile appears in the flame.
Alright I was able to get this chapter down today so Yay! What destiny is Alyxandar supposed to fulfil?
A couple of things it seems Arianne Martell will be played by Demi Lovato.
Looks like Varys has entered a shadow war with the cult.
Others have suggested that I should make up a new villain after The White Walkers like Orcs or something but I will let you decide that. I am still trying to stick close to the show as possible so Daenerys will still marry Drogo. I also forgot that the White Walkers have giants and other animals so they are strong enough.
We also get to see what happened on the night when Robert tried to kill three year old Alyxandar. My friends had suggested I put this in and I finally found the perfect moment to do so. Looks like the Lord of Light protected young Alyxandar. But Why? Aslo we see Alyxandar did not have it easy growing up.
Yes I made the Lord of Light real and I already know what I'm going to do with this. Will Alyxandar change religions or not? I mean he already has a fire sword but maybe it's not the true power! Cough Lightbringer cough.
Also jiubantai-taichoCalmejaneJose suggested that Daenerys be a Blackfyre instead of a Targaryen and well I like that idea but let me know what you think. i will open a poll so vote!
Daenerys will be a warrior as you saw from the last chapter and she will have female warriors with her.
Also the battle for Kings Landing will be epic and large so be prepared. It all comes down to can the defenders hold long enough or will Stannis break through.
Next Chapter The Defense of Kings Landing
Cya ;)