Legions on the move
Kings Landing- Training Grounds
Alyxandar ducks under a swing before tripping a young boy. The boy has blonde hair and green eyes. Alyx turns to him and continues the fight. The boy struggles to fend off the attack before his sword is knocked away. Alyx holds his sword to the boy's throat before turning away.
"You never relinquish your weapon," says Alyx as the boy stands and retrieves his sword, "even in death you keep your sword firmly in your hand." The boy nods before taking up a stance. Alyx looks back to him before sighing and walking forward. Alyx corrects his stance before attacking.
"Block Tybolt." Orders Alyx as the boy blocks an overhead and counters making Alyx smile.
"Very good, left!" Says Alyx making the boy block a left strike before being kicked down.
"Focus Tybolt!" Orders Alyx getting the boy to stand and nod. Alyx smiles at the boy. He didn't think that he could handle his training but the boy has proved him wrong. Tybolt Lannister a young boy of fourteen and has become Alyx's squire. Alyx of course declined this but his mother had begged him to do so. Tybolt has short blonde hair and an angular face. Tywin was the one who assigned him to Alyx and for what reason, Alyx doesn't know. Tywin has taken an interest to a boy distantly related to him. Alyx shakes his head before blocking a strike before countering and watching Tybolt spin and sweep. Alyx blocks the attack before he dodges a kick making him smile.
"Good remember every part of your body is a weapon." Says Alyx getting Tybolt to nod his head before attacking again. However Tybolt gets overzealous and is tripped by Alyx.
"Never get cocky and lower your guard," states Alyx as he helps the boy up, "always remain levelheaded in battle and when leading an army." Tybolt nods before Alyx rubs the boys head.
"Good go get cleaned up we have a meeting to get to." States Alyx making the boy nod and run off. As he runs off Alyx leans on a pillar before looking to the sky.
"I've been hearing reports of red priest preaching within the Nest." States Alyx as on the other side of the pillar leans Kinvara.
"Yes, is that not what you wanted?" Ask Kinvara getting Alyx to sigh.
"It is but they will be susceptible to an attack by the Faith." Says Alyx. Kinvara looks to him before smiling.
"We have already spread several rumors to the public along with the evidence you attained." States Kinvara making Alyx look to her.
"Do not worry none of it can be traced back to you." Assures Kinvara making Alyx nod.
"Good I can't be seen to support you just yet." States Alyx getting Kinvara to nod. Tybolt comes running into the grounds and bows his head. Alyx leaves the grounds with a smile on his face.
The Nest
Citizens gather in front of a fountain as a woman preaches about the Lord of Light. Many nod along to her words while others glare at the woman. A septon of the Faith stand across from her on a stool while talking about the Faith.
"Do not listen to that sorceresses words," yells the septon, "she is trying to lead you astray." Some in the crowd nod to his words while others shout and glare at him.
"Look there the old man says we are evil but we do not lie to our subjects or steal from them." Shouts the priestess getting shouts of agreement. The priestess smiles before taking out some gold and passing it to the crowd.
"This gold was taken from you by the Faith and R'hllor gives it back." Shouts the priestess getting the crowd to cheer. The septon's voice is drowned out by the cheering making the priestess smile.
"For all the talk of faith from the septon who was the one who told you the truth?" Ask the priestess getting the crowd to look to her.
"R'hllor, R'hllor!" Shout the crowd before a rock is throw at the priestess by the septon. The crowd gasp before looking back to the septon who has a shocked face at what he just did. The priestess wipes her forehead as blood drips from it before she smiles.
"You see they attack me because I speak out against them," says the priestess getting nods from the crowd, "then what I say must be true, or for what reason could they have to attack." Her statement causes many to yell in agreement before they turn to the septon he backs away from the crowd. Several stand in front of the man but even they look uncertain.
"No leave him be," says the priestess getting the crowd to look to her, "we must not stope to his level, we must be better because R'hllor guides us!" The crowd erupts in cheers as the septon scurries away.
"Look to your sins FOR THE NIGHT IS DARK AND FULL OF TERRORS." Shouts the priestess as the crowd joins in.
"LORD CAST YOUR LIGHT UPON US!" Says the crowd making the priestess smile.
Third and Fourth Legions
Finally after several months the two legions meet up with each other to face off against Robb stark. Rick Rykker enters the tent to see longtime friend Charles Weagan who is wearing a smile on his face. The two stand in front of each other before laughing and embracing each other.
"Good to see you old friend." Says Rick getting Charles to pass him a cup of wine.
"You as well my friend," says Charles before toasting each other and drinking.
"As you know we have a small army in front of us," says Charles getting Rick to nod, "we will have to defeat them before we can get Robb Stark." Rick nods before going over to the map and looking down at the field. The Royal Army outnumbers the small army but both Commanders know numbers don't win a battle.
"Who is leading the army across from us?" Ask Rick getting Charles to sit down. Several captains enter the tent before sitting down.
"Maege Mormont and her daughter Dacey Mormont." Answers Charles with a sigh. Rick looks to him and sees his friend is tired.
"They are relentless in their attacks," says Charles getting Rick to pour his friend another glass of wine, "I've lost hundreds of men to them."
"This time you have me with you," says Rick with a smile, "we will beat them here." Charles smiles at the comment before standing and picking up his war axe. The two look to each other before nodding and exiting the tent. The two mount their horses before riding off. The soldiers follow after them and they meet their enemy on the field.
Maege Mormont has a line of strong soldiers while Dacey as the light infantry. Rick and Charles move their army into formation. They have a group of strong spearmen in the center with heavy troops behind. To the left are another group of spearmen with swordsmen and archers. The same is on the right. Behind the army is the reserves who are itching for combat. Maege starts the battle with a volley of arrows.
"Shields up!" Shouts Rick Rykker as the troops enter a Testudo formation. Behind the Testudo a large group of long bow men appear and set up. The archers draw before retuning fire. Because of having long bows their range is greater. Maege moves up her center troops making Rick move his up. The Royal army stays in testudo as they move forward. Charles looks to the left to see Maege's right wing is moving behind them making him smile. Charles moves up his right wing to engage Maege's left wing.
"Move quickly." Orders a northern soldier in command of the right wing. The soldiers move quickly and smile when they see the enemy lines. They turn and begin to charge only for the Royal army's reserves to flank them. The royal army's left wing then charges into the northern right wing. The northern right wing is hit from both sides and falls quickly. In the center the battle is bloodier. However with their formations the Royal army slowly gains ground on the northern troops. Suddenly a gap opens up in the formation and archers hit the confused enemy before the royal cavalry slams into the enemy lines. Rick leads the charge and cuts through the enemy. He then spots a beautiful woman wielding a mace before steeling his heart and charging.
Dacey bashes another soldier before blocking a sword strike and spinning and hitting the soldier in the face. She sees her line faltering and enters the fray. She pushes against the soldiers and hits one in the face before engaging a captain. The two battle in the middle before she is shield bashed away. She recovers in time to hear a horse coming. Looking behind her she spots Rick Rykker swing down. She blocks the strike only to be kicked to the ground. She sees him kill two soldiers before he is taken off his horse. He stands and kills two more before Dacey engages him in combat. Dacey spins only to be intercepted by Rick who elbows her back. Dacey recovers and punches him. As she does his helmet comes off allowing Dacey to get a good look at him. She has to admit he is very handsome. She is broken from her thoughts when he attacks again. Dacey blocks and Rick parries but Dacey knows her troops won't be able to last in this fight. Then she hears the sound for retreat making her disengage Rick who chases after her. Dacey turns and trips him before raising her mace only for Rick to trip her. She lands in the mud and Rick stands above her with his sword at her throat. Dacey glares up at him while Rick stares at her entranced. Rick looks across the battle field before looking down and sheathing his sword and walking away. Dacey looks confused before she stands and watches Rick mount his horse. Rick looks back before rubbing the back of his hair with a goofy smile before turning and riding away. Dacey watches him ride away with a confused expression before retreating with her forces.
Riverrun several days later
The northern army stands on the banks of the Red Trident. Robb has a grim face as he pushes Hoster Tully's boat into the water. Hoster's younger brother Brynden "The Blackfish" Tully is also wearing a grim face while looking fondly at his brother's body. Catelyn and Robb's new wife Queen Talisa look on with the assembled crowd of bannermen on the dock. Edmure Tully Catelyn's younger brother looks on with tears in his eyes before drawing his bow back with an arrow lit. Edmure fires and misses the boat getting looks from Robb. Edmure is a great archer and rarely misses his shots. Edmure fires again and missies before trying a third time and missing again. Just as the boat is about to disappear around a bend of the river, Brynden pushes his nephew out of the way and skillfully makes the shot. Knowing his accuracy was true and the shot would hit the boat, the Blackfish turns around to walk away (dismissively showing up Edmure at the same time) as soon as he releases the arrow. Edmure looks down ashamed while Catelyn rubs her younger brother's back in comfort. Robb looks on before sighing and walking away.
While mourning over his grandfather's death Robb looks over a map. He is shaken from his thoughts when the doors open and in comes Dacey and Maege Mormont. Maege has a bandage over part of her face while Dacey is sporting several bruises. Robb rushes to them and helps Maege sit down and pours her some wine.
"What happened to you two and where is the rest of your army?" Ask Robb making the two look to him.
"We were defeated by the third and fourth legions who have finally reunited." States Maege as the northern lords enter the chambers. Robb widens his eyes as he had hoped to keep them both separated.
"How did they reunite," ask Greatjon getting glances from the other lords, "Rick Rykker was in the Westerlands handling our troops." He gets his answer when a wounded soldier stumbles into the chambers. Greatjon looks to the soldier and sees he was part of the army sent to hold of Rick Rykker. They set the man down while Talisa begins to examine his wounds. She looks to Robb and shakes her head getting Robb to sigh.
"I-I t-tried to w-warn you," says the man before coughing up blood, "t-they wiped us o-out, everyone is dead." Robb grabs the man's hand as he fades away. Robb lets go of his hand and stands. The arguing begins between the lords. Robb thinks on his decisions. The war is not going well for them. The Lannisters have defeated their enemies in the south and secured King's Landing from attack, as well as a marriage-alliance with House Tyrell. They have superior numbers, wealth, and strategic position. Not to mention they have Alyxandar there as well. Then Robb hears something that makes him angry.
"Well I won my battle against the Mountain." States Edmure with a proud smile. Brynden looks to him before growing angry.
"You did what?" Shouts The Blackfish. Robb looks to Edmure and steps forward.
"You have just ruined my plan to defeat the Lannisters." States Robb as the three go back and forth.
"For what need do we need the Stone Mill?" Ask Brynden getting Edmure to look to him.
"I captured two Lannisters and they can serve as leverage." States Edmure getting Robb to shake his head.
"Tywin will not come rescue two boys that are distantly related to him." Says Robb before turning away. The group sits in silence as Robb thinks over his moves.
"Well you should have seen those boy fight," says Brynden making Robb look to him, "they fought like animals killing men left and right." Robb narrows his eyes at the statement before dismissing the lords.
Later Prison Cells Riverrun
Willem and Martyn Lannister both sit as they watch Talisa bandage their wounds. The two have brave faces without a flicker of fear. Both have gone through some tough training by the hands of Alyxandar. Talisa looks at them and can tell they are not scared by their capture. Willem gets a curious expression on his face before looking to Talisa.
"Is it true that your king can turn into a wolf?" Ask Willem getting Martyn to perk up. Talisa mistakes the question as a sign of fear.
"Yes it is true," answers Talisa with a smile before turning to a guard, "It is not a full moon is it?" The guard shakes his head no making Talisa smile before turning to the boys who wear a smile. Talisa looks at them confused.
"Well it doesn't matter if he can or not," States Willem with a smile, "because we have seen dragons and they are much bigger." Finishes Martyn making Talisa look to them.
Kings Landing
Alyx sits in the council chambers with his eyes closed while several loyal servants fan his face. Alyx does not know why they do this but hasn't the heart to tell them to leave. Alyx wears a sweet face as he sleeps before he hears the chamber doors open and slowly opens his eyes with a sigh. The first member of the council to arrive is Tywin who sits next to Alyx on his left. Randyll enters next and sits next to Tywin before folding his arms over his chest. The next to enter is Mace Tyrell who sits next to Randyll. Varys enters and sits a single seat down from Alyx. Oberyn enters with Ellaria and sits next to Varys with Ellaria on his lap. Bronn enters and sits next to Oberyn with a shrug. Taron enters the chambers and sits next to Mace Tyrell. Tyrion enters and sits across from Alyx with a smile making Alyx smile. Cersei enters the room and spots a seat next to Alyx and sits with Jaime behind her.
"I have received word that Rick Rykker and Charles Weagan have beaten Maege Mormont and her daughter Dacey Mormont." States Alyx getting nods from the lords.
"It also seems that the Young Wolf is holed up in Riverrun." Says Randyll making Alyx nod his head.
"He won't stay there for long." Says Tywin getting nods from the lords.
"Still with the numbers of the Royal army he can't possibly win." Says Mace as the lords look to him. Alyx sighs before looking to Mace.
"It doesn't matter as the longer this war drags on the more damage it does to us." States Alyx getting nods from the lords.
"Also it seems Roose Bolton has been left in charge of Harrenhal." States Varys getting the lords to look at him.
"Well we knew our men couldn't hold the fort for long." Sighs Randyll getting nods from Oberyn and Alyx.
"How comes the matter of the Vale?" Ask Oberyn getting Alyx to look at him.
"It seems that Lysa Arryn will marry Baelish." Says Alyx getting nods from the lords.
"Are you sure it's wise to trust her," ask Tyrion getting looks from the lords, "she is not the most stable of people and adding Littlefinger into the picture could prove to be a bad move."
"Yes but I am prepared for such a situation." States Alyx with a smile.
"Also it seems Willem and Martyn Lannister have been captured by Robb Stark." States Varys getting a look from Alyx.
"Any word on their status?" Ask Alyx.
"They are alive for now but there seems to be some discord among the ranks of the northern army." States Varys. Alyx leans back in his chair before sighing.
"Send a raven to Robb Stark asking for a meeting." Says Alyx getting wide eyes from the council. Cersei looks to him before Alyx looks to her and smiles.
"He can chose the meeting area and bring as many men as he is comfortable with." States Alyx getting a nod from Varys.
"I will prepare a group of soldiers for you your grace." Says Randyll making Alyx smile at the man's loyalty.
"That won't be nessacery my friend," says Alyx making the lords confused, "I will be going alone… well not alone really."
Days Later The Trident
Robb Stark and a group a soldiers including Greatjon and Rickard Karstark stop near a tree and wait. Robb looks around and spots Alyxandar sitting in a tree and looking out to the river. Robb dismounts while his soldiers look around the area and see no troops. Greatjon and Rickard dismount and walk with their king. Behind Robb on horses are Willem and Martyn who are bound. As Robb steps closer he sees Sansa under the tree making him widen his eyes. Alyx looks to the group and jumps from the tree and walks forward. Alyx has his armor on and Ouroboros strapped to his back. The two sides stop and stare at each other with Rickard glaring at Alyxandar. Robb looks to Sansa who stays under the tree and looks on.
"King Robb." Greets Alyx with a bored tone. Robb looks up to Alyx who is as tall as Greatjon.
"Prince Alyxandar." Greets Robb before looking around the area.
"Are your troops in hiding?" Ask Robb making Alyx laugh.
"No they most certainly aren't hiding," says Alyx getting confused glances from Robb and the lords, "they just aren't here right now but they will be if I call them." Robb nods his head before looking to Sansa.
"You wanted a meeting so here I am." Says Robb.
"I'll make this simple surrender and we can end this war here and now." States Alyx getting Robb to look at him.
"How about we just kill you here and end the war now." States Rickard with a glare actually making Alyx laugh.
"I'm sorry even if all three of you attacked me together you would last maybe a minute against me." States Alyx getting Rickard to step forward. Robb holds his arm out and stops him.
"If I give up now my father will not rest in peace." Says Robb getting Alyx to sigh.
"So you wish for more bloodshed?" Ask Alyx getting Robb to shake his head.
"No I wish for northern independence." States Robb getting Alyx to scoff.
"That is not going to happen," says Alyx making Robb look to him, "we have already been through that path and it ended when your king knelt." Greatjon frowns before stepping forward.
"Our king knelt to dragons and they are all dead boy." States Greatjon getting Alyx to look to him.
"And yet here the last one stands in front of you." States Alyx.
"If this is what you wanted to talk about then this meeting is a waste of time." States Robb getting Alyx to sigh.
"Very well then I declare a trade," says Alyxandar getting the lords to look at him, "Your sister for the two boys." Robb looks to his sister and grits his teeth. Alyxandar watches Robb think and sighs internally. He has the chance to get his sister and he is thinking about it? Rants Alyx. Rickard looks to Robb before looking at Sansa.
"One girl for two boys I think not?" States Rickard getting looks from Robb and Greatjon.
"We can kill him and take her with us." Says Rickard making Alyx sigh before looking to the sky. Suddenly a loud roar echoes across the sky and Jörmungandr lands behind Alyx.
"You were saying." States Alyx as Robb looks to the dragon. Willem and Martyn smile at the dragon. Robb looks to his sister and puts his head down.
"I can't give you the boys." States Robb making Alyx look to him. Before Alyx can say anything an arrow hits his armor and breaks. Alyx looks to the spot the arrow hit before looking to his right. Several men wearing cloaks are aiming for him.
"Dracarys!" States Alyx as Jörmungandr burns the men to ashes. Then Gevives and Baelfyre land next to him.
"Well it seems we have nothing more to talk about." Says Alyx before walking over to Sansa and grabbing her. Sansa doesn't fight the grip and walks with him. Alyx walks up to Jörmungandr and mounts the massive dragon with Sansa sitting in front of him.
"You disappoint me Robb Stark," states Alyx getting Robb to look at him, "a king that can't control his own men is no king at all." Robb glares at him before looking to Sansa who has tears in her eyes.
"You had the chance to reclaim your sister and you reject my generous offer," says Alyx, "there won't be another chance for this." Jörmungandr flaps its large wings making Robb cover his eyes.
"Farwell Robb Stark." Says Alyx before Jörmungandr enters the sky so quick that Robb is pushed back. In a matter of seconds the large dragon is gone from sight. Robb walks back to his horse and mounts it before turning away with a grim face.
Kings Landing- Dragonpit
Alyxandar lands and picks up Sansa before dismounting his dragon. Sansa has a sad look on her face. Alyx looks to Jörmungandr before smiling and rubbing its nose. Several guards enter the area and escort Sansa to her room. Tywin enters the area and stands behind Alyx.
"I take it the meeting didn't go as planned." Says Tywin making Alyx nod.
"Robb Stark has a group of soldiers rebelling against him and they attacked me at the meeting." Says Alyx getting Tywin to nod his head.
"We can use this to our advantage." States Tywin getting a nod from Alyx. Tywin leaves the area before Alyx gives one last pat to Jörmungandr before leaving the area.
Alyx reaches his chambers to find a sleeping Arianne and Missandei. Kinvara is by the fire looking out into the sky. Alyx walks over to the balcony and sighs. He hears the preaching of the red priests making him smile. Suddenly the doors open and Tommen runs in the room. The door is left open and in comes a Myrcella who nearly jumps on Alyx.
"Brother I missed you." Says Myrcella getting a chuckle from Alyx. Tommen jumps on Alyx's back. Alyx looks to Tommen who tilts his head.
"Tommen you know that one day you will have to marry correct?" Ask Alyx getting a nod from Tommen.
"I know and I will do my duty if it will help you." States Tommen before rubbing his face in Alyx's neck.
"What about me brother," ask Myrcella making Alyx look to her, "Who will I marry?"
"Hopefully no one if I can help it." States Alyx getting a pout from Myrcella and a laugh from Tommen. Myrcella blushes before mumbling something.
"What was that?" Ask Alyx getting Myrcella to blush harder.
"Karl Bar Emmon is really nice to me." States Myrcella with a blush on her face. Alyx looks to her before sighing.
"How about a song?" States Alyx getting cheers from the two. Alyx sits next to the fire with Kinvara in front of him with a soft smile.
"Cold"
(with Lucy Schwartz)
God and His priests and His kings (Shot of the Septon walking before blacking out to Robb Stark being slapped by his mother.)
All were waiting (Sansa sits in her room before black to Jon Stark overlooking the dead bodies of the Nights Watchmen.)
All will wait (A burned man carried into the room of Roose Bolton.)
As they go over (Arya eating with Hot Pie and Gendry.)
Held between heaven and hell (Theon almost raped before Ramsay Bolton saves him.)
As they're dancing,
As they dance over and over (Alyx's dragons flying in the sky before diving and spewing out fire in a ring.)
Over
Cold
Cold
Crimson and bare as I stand (Stannis talking with Melisandre.)
Yours completely, (Jaime and Cersei having sex.)
Yours as we go over
Sing for the lion and lamb (Shot of Tywin writing before black to Shae kissing Tyrion)
Their hearts are hunting (Dacey looking at herself in the mirror before black to Rick Rykker lying in bed awake.)
Still hunts hope ever and ever
Ever
Cold
Cold
God and His priests and His kings (Daenerys talking with Barristan before stopping and looking to sky to see her dragons.)
Turn their faces
Even they feel the cold
What you are given
Can't be forgotten (High Septon praying before the statues crack.)
And never forsaken
What you are given
Can't be forgotten
And never forsaken (Shadows move behind the walking Septon before rushing up to the septon and black.)
What you are given
Can't be forgotten
Cold (In the streets lies the bloody body of the Septon preacher with the words liar written in blood.)
Ok so the religious struggle has begun and Alyx has a squire. As you saw I switched the name Battalions to Legions but I'm not going to go all the way back and re-upload the chapters to change the name. The new name is Legion. I even put in some Roman tactics for the battle against Maege and Dacey Mormont. It seems Rick Rykker has fallen for Dacey.
I did set a meeting with Robb and Alyx. Robb is very much influenced by his lords. He believes that their opinions matter without question and that is a mistake. He should have given up Jaime in order to get his sister back. But he was so worried about how that would look to his northern lords…stupid.
Till next time guys.
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