The Sleeping Dragon
Legion Camp
Dacey awakens and sits up. She winces when she feels a sharp pain from her stomach. Looking down she sees the wound is cleaned and is filled with a green dressing. Suddenly the events of the wedding come to her and nearly bring her to tears. Her mother and her King are dead, killed by the treacherous Freys. She remembers seeing the sigils of house Karstark and Bolton as well. She is broken from her thoughts when she hears the chattering of soldiers. Dacey looks around the tent and notices the Legions sigil. She gasp before standing only to hiss in pain when she stands. Her attention is drawn to a sleeping bundle next to her bed. She approaches the bundle to see Arya sleeping with a thin sword next to her. The tent flaps are opened and Rick Rykker enters the tent. Dacey turns to him as Arya awakens and points her sword at him. Rick looks at the two before sighing.
"I am here to tell you that Robb Stark and Catelyn Stark have been murdered." Says Rick making Arya widen her eyes. Arya's eyes narrow before she charges Rick. Rick looks at the girl before dodging and disarming her with ease. Dacey pulls Arya back and holds her close.
"Sir we are ready to leave." Says a man from outside the tent.
"Very good, see to my horse." Orders Rick before the man gives a "yes sir". Rick looks back to the two girls before passing Dacey some clothes and her mace. Dacey looks confused before Rick turns and leaves. Dacey quickly follows him outside the tent and widens her eyes at the number of soldiers he has.
"Wait," says Dacey making Rick turn to her, "where are you going?" Rick looks at her before sighing again.
"Our war is over, and we must get back to Kings Landing." Says Rick as he walks away. Arya glares at the man and runs up to him.
"You just slaughtered my brother and you're going to leave?" States Arya making the soldiers look to her.
"We had no part in the Red Wedding," says Rick while Arya is not convinced, "you don't have to believe me but I really don't care."
"So the Freys are going to get away with it?" Ask Dacey making Rick look to her.
"I was ordered to return if Robb Stark surrendered or was killed." Says Rick making Dacey look down. Rick is not sure what to say at the moment.
"You should know that prince Alyxandar had nothing to do with this." Says Rick making Arya scoff.
"Liar!" Yells Arya making the men glare at her. Rick looks to her before narrowing his eyes.
"Look around you girl," orders Rick as he grows angry, "we have enough men to defeat your brother even with the help of the Freys."
"Then help us avenge our king." Says Dacey making Rick look at her.
"He was not my king and this is not my problem!" Yells Rick as he mounts his horse.
"So you're just going to ignore their crimes?" Ask Dacey with a glare. Rick stops before turning to her. After a heavy sigh Rick turns away.
"Sansa Stark is the new heir to Winterfell and she has married Tommen Baratheon, now Stark," says Rick making Dacey widen her eyes, while Arya gapes, "if you come to Kings Landing, you could tell the prince what has happened." Rick then has his horse trot away only for Dacey to step in front of him.
"Take me there, please." States Dacey making Rick nod his head. Dacey turns to Arya and nods her head making her mount the horse.
In the North
Theon watches as Ramsay Snow eats his breakfast. Ramsay eats a large sausage and taunts Theon about his missing man hood.
"I have to say those girls weren't lying, you had a good sized cock." Says Ramsay as he chews his sausage. Theon looks at him making Ramsay confused before looking down at his food.
"No, this is just pork-sausage," says Ramsay with a smile, "I swear you think I'm some sort of savage."
"Kill me please." Theon begs making Ramsay laugh.
"Sorry but you are worth more alive than dead, so the answer must be no." Says Ramsay with a cruel smirk. Ramsay's smirk turns to a frown as he sniffs the air.
"But by gods do you reek." Says Ramsay as he holds his nose. Theon looks away from the deranged boy.
"I know, that will be your name, Reek." Says Ramsay with a smile. Theon looks at him. Theon refuses to acknowledge the name, twice insisting that he is Theon Greyjoy, but after Ramsay beats him, he finally breaks down and says his name is Reek.
In the Iron Islands
On Pyke, Balon Greyjoy reads a message from Lord Bolton's bastard while his daughter Yara Greyjoy cautiously opens a box crudely carved with the Greyjoy kraken.
"Balon Greyjoy lord of the Iron Islands and invader of the North. I give you until the full moon to order all Ironborn scum out of the north and back to those shit stained rocks you call home. On the first night of the full moon I will hunt down every islander still in our lands and flay them living the way I flayed the 20 Ironborn scum I found at Winterfell. In the box you'll find a special gift, Theon favorite toy. He cried when I took it away from him." Reads Balon as he stands and walks over to Yara. Yara opens the box and looks away while Balon widens his eyes. Balon looks down at the letter and reads.
"Leave the north now or more boxes will follow with more Theon." Read Balon with a frown. Yara looks livid as she paces back and forth. Suddenly a knock on the chamber doors makes her look to the door. A messenger enters the room carrying a scroll with the sigil of Prince Alyxandar.
"What does that boy want?" Ask Balon with a sneer. Yara reads the letter and widens her eyes at the contents of it.
"Well what has he got to say?" Yara ignores her father while thinking of her options. If this letter is true and the rumors about the prince are true, this might be able to help save Theon. Thinks Yara.
"Well?" Yells Balon making Yara look to him.
"He has presented a marriage offer for me." Says Yara making Balon sneer.
"He wants peace and is willing to talk." Says Yara.
"No, send a letter back telling him to fuck off." Says Balon making Yara look shocked.
"This could help Theon and get the Ironborn some good standing." Says Yara with a yell. It is true the Ironborn a reavers, but being allied with the seven kingdoms could prove beneficial. For so long the Ironborn have been regarded as savages and no one trades with them and when they do it is through another person. Yara doesn't want to change the traditions of the Ironborn but wants them to become stronger.
"He also says if I agree, he will help the Ironborn retrieve Theon Greyjoy." Adds Yara.
"Theon is of no concern now that he can't continue my line." Says Balon making Yara look to him in shock.
"The marriage pact was for me and I will decide what to do with it." Says Yara in a cold voice making Balon look to her.
"You plan on going through with it?" Ask Balon with narrowed eyes.
"If it means I can save my only living brother, then yes I will." Says Yara before she leaves the room missing the small smile on Balon's face.
Kings Landing
Alyx reads a letter several time before he sighs making Arianne look to him and hug him from behind.
"What's wrong my love?" Ask Arianne as she rubs her hands through his silver hair. Alyx looks to her before leaning his head on her.
"It seems the Freys betrayed Robb Stark and killed him, his mother, wife and unborn child." Says Alyx making Arianne shake her head.
"What will you do?" Ask Arianne as Alyx looks to her. Arianne blushes as she looks into his violet eyes.
"Robb Stark was my enemy, but I'm not sure what I should do." Says Alyx making Arianne nod her head.
"Still your goal for peace will be harder with the Freys, Boltons, and Karstarks." Says Arianne making Alyx nod his head.
"I sent a letter to the Iron Islands with a marriage offer for Yara Greyjoy." Says Alyx making Arianne nod her head.
"Do you think Balon will listen?" Ask Arianne with a smile.
"No but his daughter I'm hoping will see my offer is good." States Alyx. Arianne stands and Alyx walks over to the bed before laying down.
"Will you tell Sansa Stark about her brother?" Ask Arianne as she lays on his chest. Alyx looks to the ceiling before slowly nodding his head. Alyx slowly drifts to sleep as Arianne smiles.
"Maybe first I should tell Tommen who then will tell her." Says Alyx as he finally falls asleep.
"My dragon is always so busy, but for now at least you can rest." Says Arianne as she kisses his forehead.
The Gardens- Later
Sansa walks with her husband Tommen through the gardens with a small smile. Tommen has been very patient with her and has not forced the bedding. Sansa smiles at how he slept in a chair and gave her a smile in the morning despite the pain in his back.
"My lady are you okay?" Ask Tommen with a worried face. Sansa turns to find Tommen inches away from her face making her blush.
"Forgive me I was thinking." Says Sansa as she takes Tommen's hand in her own.
"Did you like Winterfell when you first came?" Ask Sansa as she stares at Tommen who smiles and nods eagerly.
"Yes it was very beautiful and looked very strong." Says Tommen with a childlike smile. Sansa giggles at his face before she spots Tyrion walking her way.
"Tommen my boy, you are needed in the small council chambers." Says Tyrion with a smile making Tommen nod his head. Tyrion bows his head to Sansa before winking at Shae who smiles before leaving with Tommen.
Small Council Chambers
Cersei sits with the rest of the council with Jaime standing behind her. Joffrey has a sick smile on his face as Tyrion enters the room. Tommen enters with him and shies away from Joffrey. Kinvara who was allowed to observe the council watches from the shadow of the room.
"Killed a few puppies today have you?" Ask Tyrion seeing the smile on Joffrey's face. Joffrey glares before the chamber doors open and Alyx steps in the room with a yawn having just woken up. Alyx sits down and Missandei enters the room carrying a plate of bacon, sausage, eggs, and potatoes and bread. Cersei looks at Alyx and can tell he is still tired. Alyx eats his late breakfast with haste before starting the meeting.
"Robb Stark is dead." Says Joffrey with a smile on his face at finally being able to say it. Tommen widens his eyes at the statement before looking down. Pycelle begins to hand Tyrion a piece of paper before he drops it making Alyx narrow his eyes.
"A-apologies my lord, old fingers." Says Pycelle making Tyrion glare. Kinvara glares at the old man.
"Pick it up Grand Maester." Orders Alyx with narrowed eyes. Pycelle looks at the prince to see he is not amused and curses under his breath as he reaches down to pick the paper up. Tyrion reads the paper and widens his eyes at the contents. Kinvara looks on before she sighs, knowing what the note said. She looks to Alyx who is not happy.
"He's dead and his bitch mother." Cheers Joffrey before Alyx slams his hand on the table making Joffrey shut up.
"And you are happy about this I take it," ask Alyx in a cold voice making the council flinch. Jaime is not happy by the looks of it and neither is Tywin, "did you forget that Robb Stark was family by law now that Tommen is married to his sister?" Cersei can feel the anger coming off of Alyx while she can see the sadness of Tommen. Tyrion is visibly startled by the news, already foreseeing the long-term problems that the incident will cause.
"I don't care about that," says Joffrey not noticing his brother's anger, "write back to Lord Frey and tell him to deliver the head to me. I'm going to serve it to Sansa at my wedding feast." None of the Small Council are able to mask how distasteful they find the concept. Alyx hair shadows his eyes making Cersei extremely worried.
"Your grace, Lady Sansa is your step sister my marriage." Says Varys as he too sees the anger in Alyx. Cersei smiles knowing what Varys is trying to do and internally thanks him.
"A joke, Joffrey did not mean it." Assures a deeply embarrassed Cersei before she rubs Tommen's shoulder in comfort. Her statement makes Alyx relax a bit as Jaime sighs in relief. However the tension returns with a vengeance.
"Yes is did," says Joffrey making the lords nearly face palm, "I'm going to have it served to Sansa at my wedding feast." The royal guards in the room glance at each other before looking to a trembling Alyx.
"No, she is no longer yours to torment!" Tommen yells making the room look to him. Joffrey looks at his brother with hatred. However nearly everyone's attention is own Alyx.
"Everyone is mine to torment," says Joffrey as he steps closer to Tommen who shows no fear, "you will remember that brother." Tommen glares at Joffrey before several guards stand behind Tommen.
"I am the king!" Yells Joffrey while Cersei rubs his hand in order to calm him and hopefully shut him up.
"Then watch yourself, because just now kings are dropping like flies." Says Tyrion making Pycelle look to Tywin who says nothing.
"I should have your tongue ripped from your mouth." Says Joffrey before Alyx abruptly stands. Alyx walks around the table making everyone stiffen up.
"Lord Tyrion should apologize for his comment." Says Pycelle to Tywin who ignores him. Kinvara watches Alyx and can tell he is livid. A dragon's anger is not easy to contain. But an exhausted dragon is far more dangerous.
"So you think this is a good thing do you?" Ask Alyx in a cold voice making everyone flinch. Joffrey begins to become scared.
"They have insulted me by killing a member of our family," says Alyx as he back Joffrey into a wall, "and you are happy that they've spit in my face?" Joffrey looks to the lords for help but they turn away.
"I-I a-am the K-king." Stutters Joffrey in fear before Alyx has his hand around his throat.
"That is a horrible choice of words brother." Says Alyx as he lifts Joffrey off the ground. Cersei stands and makes her way over to them.
"They have mocked me and you rejoice." Says Alyx with narrowed eyes before tightening his grip. Tyrion stands and makes his way over along with Varys.
"Do you know how much work has been wasted because of this, DO YOU?" Yells Alyx as Cersei grabs onto him from behind.
"Alyx it's okay let's just take a break, okay?" Says Cersei as she hugs him. The other lords begin to stand with Randyll going over. Mace cowers and waits near the table.
"She's right, we still have options okay?" Says Tyrion. Kinvara watches from the shadows. True they have options but a lot of work has been wasted. Alyx had hoped that he could ally the north and the Riverlands and has made steps towards that but it is ruined now.
"Yes remember we still have Sansa who is married to Tommen," says Varys hoping to calm the awakened dragon, "we can put her in the north like we planned." Varys sees this is not working so nods to the guards who open the doors and Arianne is there. Arianne sees what is happening and rushes to Alyx and hugs him.
"Alyx, please take a deep breath." Soothes Arianne as Alyx's grip weakens. Kinvara smiles knowing that Arianne will calm Alyx.
"It's okay you are just tired from all the work." Says Arianne as she hugs him tighter.
"Remember we sent a letter to the Iron Islands and our spies have said that Yara Greyjoy is making her way to Kings Landing." Says Arianne with a nod from Varys.
"Also word from Rick Rykker is they have Arya Stark and Dacey Mormont with them." Says Jaime with a nod from Randyll Tarly.
"We can have the army take back the north and get rid of the Freys, Boltons, and Karstarks if that is your wish." Says Tywin with a nod. Alyx drops Joffrey who scrambles away and cowers behind some guards. Alyx calms under the embrace of his mother and betrothed. He takes a deep breath before Varys passes him a cloth to wipe his face.
"I apologize my lords, I am tired." Says Alyx as the lord's nod in understanding. Cersei rubs his back and nods her head.
"Of course you are, you have done so much." Says Cersei while Arianne nods her head with a smile.
"Come some rest will be good for you." Says Cersei as she leads him. The lords nod their heads along with her.
"No, I must finalize these plans." Says Alyx as Cersei passes a glance to Tywin. Tywin sees the glance and nods.
"Allow me to do that while you take some time." Says Tywin making Alyx look to him.
"Even a prince must rest." Says Randyll making the lords nod. Alyx looks to the lords who smile and nod.
"Very well I thanks you for your hard work," says Alyx as he is lead out of the room by Arianne, "wake me when Rick Rykker arrives." The lords nod their heads before the chamber doors shut. Tywin immediately looks to Kinvara.
"Give my nephew a sedative to help him sleep more calmly." Orders Tywin making Kinvara nod her head. Pycelle glares at the woman.
"Allow me my lord." Says Pycelle making Kinvara glare at him.
"The prince cannot trust you as you are part of the Faith." Says Kinvara as she leaves the room. Pycelle glares at the woman. He then turns back to Tywin.
"The prince should apologize for his harming of the king," says Pycelle making the lords look to the man like he is crazy, "that is unacceptable." Joffrey stands and walks over to the table while still shaking. Cersei sees him and holds his hand before Joffrey shakes her off.
"He cannot be allowed to do that to me," says Joffrey with a stutter, "I AM THE KING!" The lords look at him and shake their heads.
"I will have him punished." States Joffrey making Tywin roll his eyes.
"Any man who must say I am the king is no real king." Says Tywin with a glare. The boy is losing his mind and Alyx is losing his control to deal with him. Tywin needs to get this boy in his place or Alyx might just kill him.
"Look at your brother, he has the most power but doesn't announce it." Says Tyrion making Joffrey red with anger.
"As you all can see the prince is drowning in work so it is up to us to lighten the load." Says Tywin making the lords nod their heads. Joffrey looks around with anger at being ignored before he turns to Tywin. Joffrey goes apoplectic and tries to fight his grandfather, deriding Tywin as a coward who hid under Casterly Rock while Joffrey's "father" King Robert won the real war when he overthrew the Targaryens.
"But the Targaryens are not yet as your brother is one." Says Tywin with a tight face before nodding to the guards who lead Joffrey away.
Tommen's Chambers
Tommen enters his chambers and he sees Sansa standing by the window. As he approaches Sansa turns and he sees she has tears in her eyes. Tommen rushes up to her and hugs her tightly.
"They killed him and my mother." Cries Sansa making Tommen hold her tighter.
"My brother Alyx said we will avenge them." Says Tommen making Sansa look to him.
"It wasn't your family who did this?" Ask Sansa a little more bitter then she wanted. Tommen looks at her and shakes his head.
"No my brother did not want this, he wanted peace." Says Tommen as Sansa hugs him tighter.
"Though Dacey Mormont survived the wedding and is coming here with someone I think you'll like." Says Tommen hoping to make Sansa smile. Sansa looks at him and rubs her eyes.
"Your sister is alive and is coming with Dacey Mormont." States Tommen with a small smile. Sansa gasp before she hugs Tommen tighter while crying tears of joy.
Alyxandar's Chambers
Alyx sleeps peacefully under the eyes of Arianne, Missandei and Kinvara who gave him a sedative he drank with some water.
"He looks so peaceful." Says Arianne as she brushes a stray lock of hair from his face.
"Yes, but when he wakes his work will continue." Says Kinvara with a smile making Arianne and Missandei nod.
"But for now let's let him rest." Says Missandei before Arianne sits closer to him.
"I heard dragons love the singing of women." Says Arianne making Kinvara smile and nod. Missandei looks at the two before smiling.
The Scientist- Coldplay
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you
Tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles
Coming up tails
Heads on a science apart
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start
I was just guessing
At numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart
Questions of science
Science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start
Running in circles
Chasing our tails
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
Oh Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you
Tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles
Coming up tails
Heads on a science apart
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start
I was just guessing
At numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart
Questions of science
Science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start
Running in circles
Chasing our tails
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
[x4]
Well that's the end of season 3 I will be taking a short break. So Alyx has finally lost his temper and put Joffrey in his place. Well Joffrey will be gone soon enough mwhahaha.
I made the girls sing because well why not. I thought it was a romantic moment. Poor Alyxandar doesn't get much rest. And then all this happens well anyone would lose their temper.
Now I already know what I'm going to do at the Purple Wedding and some will cry and others will shrug but I think it is good. Also I already know what to do with Alyx after the wedding.
Till Next Time my Friends ;)