Alliances
A ship sails into Kings Landing showing the sigil of House Greyjoy. Yara steps of the ship were she is met with soldiers from the Royal Army. Yara walks up to them as Missandei reveals herself. Missandei bows her head before gesturing to the right as the soldiers make way.
"Lady Yara, please follow me." Says Missandei as she walks forward. Yara looks to her ship where he men look to her.
"Stay here, I'll be back soon." Says Yara getting the men to nod their heads. Missandei leads Yara through the city where Yara watches the people go about their lives. She sees a young boy run around with a ball before he is caught by another boy who takes the ball and runs. Soon the two women reach the Red Keep where Missandei is greeted by the guards.
"The prince is eager to see you, my lady." Says Missandei as she walks into the keep. Yara hesitates before shaking her doubts away and walking in.
Red Keep
Tywin watches as a smith begins to melt down the ancestral sword of house Stark. Ice is then forged into two blades that are decorated to Tywin's design. Jaime walks in a marvels at the swords before picking up the gold sword with designs of lions.
"Magnificent." Says Jaime as Tywin hums. Jaime swings it several times with a smile.
"Looks fresh forged." Says Jaime with interest.
"It is." Says Alyxandar as he steps from the shadows before paying the smith. Tywin nods his head to the prince who nods back.
"No one's made a Valyrian steel sword since the Doom of Valyria." Says Jaime making Alyx smile.
"There are three living smiths who know how to rework Valyrian steel and the finest is here in Kings Landing." Says Alyx as he picks up the other sword. He sheathes the sword and smiles.
"This sword is too good for Joffrey." Says Alyx with sigh.
"Yes but it is his wedding." Says Tywin making Alyx nod his head.
"I heard the smith was making something special for you." States Tywin making Alyx smile as he hopes the dragon bone armor will be done soon. Suddenly he is knocked from his thoughts when the doors open to show a guard.
"My prince, Missandei has returned with a guest." Says the guard making Alyx nod his head and leave to room. Alyx travels through the halls as soldiers follow him around. He enters a room where he sees Taron Thurgau waiting. He smiles and embraces his friend.
"Thank you for doing this." Says Alyx as he walks with Taron who shrugs.
"Yeah well, I need a wife." Says Taron making Alyx chuckle. The two enter a room where Missandei waits with Yara who rises.
"Yara Greyjoy I am happy you agreed to meet with me." Says Alyx with a majestic voice. Yara nods her head before looking to Taron. She admits he is handsome.
"This is the Master of Ships, Taron Thurgau." Introduces Alyx making Taron step forward.
"Ironborn." Greets Taron with an analytic gaze. Yara nods her head in greeting before Yara looks to the prince.
"Is it true you'd help me save my brother?" Asks Yara to Alyx who sits down with a serious expression.
"It is but are you willing to agree to the deal?" Asks Alyx making Yara look to Taron who looks to her.
"I marry him and ally with the rest of the Seven Kingdoms, correct?" Asks Yara making Alyx sigh.
"You will no longer raid or pillage the kingdom but I will allow that done to our enemies." Says Alyx getting wide eyes from Yara.
"That's our way of life." Says Yara who is shocked.
"Not anymore, it is time for the Ironborn to interact positively with the Seven Kingdoms." Says Alyx making Yara pace. On one hand her people no longer do what they've always done and on the other they Ironborn can finally interact without bloodshed with the other kingdoms. Yara stops pacing before sighing and nodding her head.
"I will marry him and agree to the terms." Says Yara making Alyx nod his head.
"Good I will let you both get to know each other." Says Alyx as he and Missandei leave the room. Yara and Taron stare at each other before sitting.
"So what's there to do in the Iron Islands?" Asks Taron with a smirk. Yara looks up in thought before taking off her clothes, making Taron smile.
"I think I'll fit right in." Says Taron before the two start a make out session. Outside Alyx shakes his head with a blushing Missandei.
"Now we have to wait for Rick Rykker." Says Alyx as he leaves the area.
Kings Road
Rick Rykker rides up front leading a large host of soldiers. Charles Weagan follows behind him while Arya and Dacey ride together. Dacey glances at Rick who looks ahead. Arya glares at the soldiers who walk or ride in a line.
"Are you sure this is wise?" Asks Charles Weagan to his old friend. Rick looks to him before looking back to Dacey and Arya.
"I'll tell you when I figure that out." Smiles Rick making Charles shake his head. The host moves on before Dacey urges her horse forward with Arya following. Dacey pulls up next to Rick who is surprised.
"My lady, is there something wrong?" Asks Rick.
"You said that the prince will help us." States Dacey getting a nod from Rick.
"How do you know that?" Asks Dacey making Rick look up.
"For one the prince Tommen is married to Lady Sansa meaning that Prince Alyxandar and the Starks are family by law." Says Rick making Arya frown.
"He will be inclined to help because he also hates the actions of the Frey's." Says Rick making Dacey look to him.
"You seem so sure." Says Dacey making Rick look to her.
"Really, I guess I am." Smiles Rick making Dacey smirk a little.
"How long till we reach Kings Landing?" Asks Arya with some edge making Rick sigh.
"We should be there soon, in fact just around that corner." Says Rick as they clear the corner to see the great city. Rick urges his horse forward before the gates open and the soldiers are greeted by cheering people. After riding through the city the host arrives at the Red Keep where Rick dismounts with Arya and Dacey. Charles gives him a nod before taking the troops to the barracks. Arya is surprised to see Sansa with Tommen who nods to Sansa. Sansa runs to Arya and the two embrace each other. Suddenly though Arya glares as Alyx appears while looking down from the steps.
"Dacey Mormont, you wished to speak with me?" States Alyx getting a nod from Dacey who steps forward.
"My lord, I beg for justice against those who murdered my king." Says Dacey on a knee. Alyx widens his eyes at the woman.
"Strange, Mormont's do not usually bow to southerners." Says Alyx making Dacey nod her head.
"I am asking for the army that has been fighting us to go back out and fight a new enemy… I figured it would be best to bow while asking for such a request." Says Dacey making Alyx nod his head.
"My brother prince Tommen has married Sansa Stark and to ensure his safety… I will see to it that those responsible for the Red Wedding are brought to justice." Says Alyx making Dacey look to him.
"I thank you." Says Dacey before she stands. Arya still glares at Alyx who looks to her with an impassive gaze.
"You must be tired? Please rest and we will talk more later." Says Alyx as he leaves.
Tyrion Lannister, Bronn, and Podrick Payne wait on a road outside the city for the arrival of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne, who has been invited to the royal wedding. Tyrion quizzes Bronn on the sigils of the Dornish houses, none of which he knows, however Podrick answers perfectly. Lord Blackmont approaches them on horseback and says Prince Doran is in poor health and remained at Sunspear. Doran's brother, Prince Oberyn, will be attending the wedding in his stead, and arrived before dawn. Assigning the reception of the Dornish Lords to the City Watch, Tyrion says they should find Oberyn as soon as possible "before he kills somebody or several somebodies". They find the Commander of the Ninth Legion in a brothel.
Oberyn walks into the Council Chambers where Alyx sits before he stands and embraces Oberyn who laughs and tells jokes. The doors open as Mace Tyrell walks in with Tywin right behind him. The other council members arrive before taking their seats.
"I have cemented the alliance with the Greyjoys and Tommen can leave to the North after the wedding." Says Alyx getting nods from the council members.
"How is security for the wedding?" Asks Alyx getting Bronn to stand.
"We have a unit from the Royal army helping out so it should be fine." Says Bronn getting a nod from Alyx.
"Good and the preparations for my wedding?" Asks Alyx as Arianne had begun to start preparations for their wedding.
"They will be complete soon my lord." Says Mace Tyrell as he is in charge of the food for the wedding due to his status as Master of Commerce.
"Good, anything else?" Asks Alyx while looking at Varys who stands.
"It seems the Faith has lost a lot of its power and no one has seen the High Septon." Says Varys getting a nod from Alyx.
"Find him." Orders Alyx making Varys nod. Alyx leaves the council room before heading to his room where Arianne whispers with Missandei who blushes.
"Hello ladies." Greets Alyx while lying on the bed.
"Geez, you could have said something." Says Arianne as she climbs on top of him.
"What were you talking about?" Asks Alyx making Arianne look to Missandei and smiles. Missandei takes a breath before sitting closer to Alyx.
"My lord, I…." Says Missandei making Alyx look to her. Arianne looks to her as well before Missandei sighs.
"I love you." Says Missandei making Alyx smile and kiss her forehead.
"I'm… glad." Smiles Alyx making the two hug him.
"So how is everything coming along?" Asks Arianne making Alyx turn to her and smile.
"Fairly well." Says Alyx making Arianne nod her head.
"I still need to finish some work but I will join you later." Says Alyx as he leaves. Arianne looks to Missandei who sits down with a sigh.
"You know you will need to tell him soon." Says Arianne making Missandei nod her head. Arianne watches as Missandei rubs her belly.
Tyrion, Sansa, Shae, and another handmaiden are sitting in a garden. Sansa is still distraught over the deaths of her brother and mother. Tyrion attempts to console his wife but fails; Sansa has heard the gruesome details of the Red Wedding, how the corpses of her mother and brother were desecrated. Sansa then leaves for the godswood, not to pray but because it is the only place no one talks to her. Arya who had been watching runs after her sister as the two talk alone. Sansa leaves the godswood before she talks with Tommen who comforts her.
Training Ground
Alyx blocks two swords before pushing them back and tripping a man at arms. He turns before parrying and flipping another man over his shoulder. He looks down on the two men who groan before standing. Alyx hears clapping and turns to see Arianne and Missandei sitting down in the shade. Alyx does a mock bow making the two giggle.
"Bravo." Says Arianne making Alyx laugh. Alyx has a wooden great sword that he swings with ease. Three more men at arms enter with wooden swords. Alyx looks to them and nods before they all attack. Alyx blocks two swords before kicking one man in the gut. Alyx deflects the two swords before spinning and swinging in an arc. Two men put up their swords but the break under the force of the prince's swing.
"Focus!" Orders Alyx making the men nod. The three remaining men stand together before on lunges forward. Alyx blocks the sword before he swings with an overhead. The man dodges the sword making Alyx nod. Alyx swings making the man defend before deflecting the blow. The man lunges at the open Alyx who spins before disarming the man and tripping him.
"Don't get overconfident." Says Alyx making the man nod and stand. Lucian Lannister arrives to watch the fight with a sneer. On his waist are two gold swords with lion pommels. He leans on a pillar still angry over the fact that he will not inherit Casterly Rock.
Alyx blocks the two swords before twisting and pushing the two men back. He swings three times as the two dodge away as they know the prince is strong. One man swings down making Alyx dodge to the left before taking his right foot and breaking the wooden sword making the man yield.
"Faster." States Alyx as the last man dashes forward while weaving left and right. Alyx jumps forward and blocks his advance before grabbing the hand of the young man and swinging him right. The man trips and has the tip of a wooden sword at his throat. Alyx smiles before helping the man up. Alyx stops when he hears slow clapping making him glance back and spot Lucian.
"Well done my prince." Says Lucian. Alyx narrows his eyes as he can tell the man is mocking him. Arianne narrows her eyes at the man while Missandei looks confused.
"But wooden swords are different from the real thing." Says Lucian making Alyx nod at his words.
"Indeed they are, Lord Lucian." Says Alyx before turning fully.
"But I do not wish to kill my own men." Says Alyx making Lucian nod his head.
"Perhaps a spar with me, after all it must be boring to knock around these men." Says Lucian as he steps into the square. Alyx looks at him before nodding.
"Very well." Says Alyx as he tosses a wooden sword to Lucian who catches it and sneers.
"How about live steel?" Asks Lucian with a challenging smirk. The men at arms widen their eyes with Arianne narrowing hers.
"Or are you scared that your sword will breaking under mine?" Asks Lucian as he pulls out his two swords.
"Valyrian Steel?" States Alyx with some surprise making Lucian nod his head.
"A great warrior needs a weapon." Says Lucian making Alyx shake his head. He nods to his guards who pass him Ouroboros. Alyx unsheathes the sword making the men at arms widen their eyes at the beauty of the blade.
"That what makes a warrior strong is not the weapon, but the warrior holding the weapon." Says Alyx as he spins and swings his sword skillfully. Lucian snorts at the words. Lucian dashes forward and swings with his left sword. Alyx deflects the attack before parrying the right sword. Alyx swings down making Lucian cross his swords and block. The swords grind against each other as small sparks fly from the force. Alyx pushes down making Lucian grunt under the strength. Lucian jumps back as Alyx's sword crashes down on the ground.
"Impressive, I didn't think you could get out of that." Says Alyx making Lucian scoff. Lucian holds his swords out before he connects them at the pommels. Alyx widens his eyes at the weapon as Lucian attacks. Alyx blocks three strikes before pushing Lucian back and swinging in an arc. Lucian parries the blow before spinning his weapon. Alyx jumps back to dodge the mid-section attack. Alyx blocks and counters three more attacks before smirking and entering the guard of Lucian who is taken by surprise.
"Yield." Says Alyx as he has Ouroboros at the throat of Lucian who growls but yields.
"You are good however you are ruled by your emotions in battle." Says Alyx as he walks back. Lucian glares at the back of Alyx while fingering his swords.
"Although I have my emotional outburst, I do not let them control me." Says Alyx as he looks out to the city with Ouroboros in front of him facing down. The two stand in silence with Lucian still glaring. Suddenly Ouroboros ignites in wildfire with orange flickers.
"You could try it." Says Alyx as he glances back with his hair blowing in the wind.
"But you had better be very sure." States Alyx with a cold tone as his guard put their hands on their swords.
"Perhaps another time." Says Lucian with barely controlled anger. He bows before turning and walking away. Arianne walks up to Alyx who watches Lucian go.
"That man is trouble." States Arianne before glancing at Alyx.
"He is family." States Alyx knowing what is bride to be is thinking.
"My dragon, you have only one weakness and that is your family." Thinks Arianne as she leans her head on his shoulder with a smile.
"It is because of that, you might never see the dagger coming." Thinks Arianne with a sad face before her face morphs into a manipulative but reserved smirk.
"But I will always protect you from the attacks you can't see coming." Thinks Arianne as Alyx kisses her.
At Castle Black
Jon Stark has received word of his brother's death making him sad. He thinks about his options but knows he has to stay at the Wall. Ygritte sits next to him having also learned of Robb Stark's death. Ever since Jon returned he has been watched by Alliser Thorne. Thorne has been the acting commander of the Nights Watch since the death of the former Lord Commander.
Arriving at Castle Black with Ygritte was a tense scene. Jon had vouched for her which was accepted by many of the friends Jon had made but those with Thorne had found the perfect chance to be rid of Jon Stark. Thorne had called a meeting and demanded to know why Jon allowed a wildling in the fort. However Jon countered and told them that she was valuable. Ygritte knows the plans of Mance Rayder. Many agreed with Jon after he told them of the army assembled against them. It was this that enabled Ygritte to stay in Castle Black but both Jon and Ygritte know that once the threat is done, Ygritte will need to leave.
"I'm sorry for your lost Jon Stark." Says Ygritte making Jon look to her and smile.
"You know, I was always jealous of Robb for being better than me at everything." Says Jon making Ygritte smile.
"Women, riding and fighting." Says Jon with a chuckle. Ygritte leans on his shoulder with a smile.
"I think you did well on the first one." Says Ygritte making Jon chuckle. Jon looks to the sky and sighs.
"How soon?" Asks Jon making Ygritte look up as well.
"Now that I'm with you; not long." Says Ygritte making Jon nod and stand. Jon walks through the castle with Ygritte as many men nod to him in respect. Sam runs up to him with a smile making Jon chuckle. The Nights Watch prepares themselves for the Assault on the Wall.
"Do you think they will get in?" Asks Sam making Jon look to him.
"With us against them, no way." Smiles Jon making Saw laugh. Ygritte looks to Jon and smiles before they arrive on top of the wall. Saw went to oversee the defenses.
"Did you really mean what you said?" Asks Ygritte referring to the wildlings not entering.
"No… we will lose a lot of men in this fight and we might not even win." Says Jon making Ygritte smiles.
"You southerners are all so gloomy." Says Ygritte as she kisses him.
"Not to worry Jon Stark, I will protect you." Says Ygritte making Jon chuckle.
Ok so here is the new chapter. I have to say it has been sometime. But I still love the story. Now I have to say that the stories will be updated irregularly as I tend to write whatever is feel like writing. So I might write like three chapters of another story and then write a single chapter for another. That is just how I am. But I will not abandon a story! I might make a rewrite of a story but I will not abandon it.
And no I will not rewrite Last Dragon!
So what is wrong with Lucian?
Arianne has vowed to protect Alyx from the dangers he cannot see.
Is Missandei hiding something?
Will Arya put aside her hatred?
Where is the High Septon?
Alliances have been forged with the Greyjoys and the Starks. Will it be enough to face the murderous Freys and Boltons?
… Wait and see. LOL