Wedding of Poison and Daggers
Dragonstone
On the beach of Dragonstone, Melisandre presides over a public burning ceremony, setting three people chained to stakes ablaze as an offering to the Lord of Light. She does this as it is still her duty to serve Stannis, until he dies. Then she will go to Kings Landing. She has of course heard that the followers of R'hllor, have grown in number with the absence of the Faith. She knows that eventually this form of praying will be reformed into a way of execution.
"Accept these tokens of our faith my lord, and lead us from the darkness that is coming." Prays Melisandre. She looks as a man cries out.
"Sire, I've served you well!" Pleads the man, Queen Selyse Baratheon's own brother Axell Florent, executed for his lack of faith in the Lord's power.
"Selyse, you're my sister!" Cries the man, but is ignored by his sister who prays with the others. Watching the proceedings, Ser Davos Seaworth holds his tongue, though his disgust both for the ritual and Melisandre are plain. Melisandre is surprisingly silent throughout the proceedings; it is Selyse who takes the greatest pleasure in the ritual. Unknown to anyone besides Melisandre, the smoke and embers fly towards Kings Landing, as with every ritual.
"Their souls, our lord took them." Says Selyse with awe. Melisandre watches as the embers fade away towards Kings Landing. Stannis pays her no mind and walks away. Davos follows behind with a grim face.
"Lord Florent, was your brother by law." Says Davos with same shame and sadness.
"He was an infidel." Counters Stannis.
"Will you do the same to your nephew Alyx?" Asks Davos making Stannis look to him.
"If I must." States Stannis without hesitation.
"You cannot keep killing those who are loyal to you, just because they do not share your religion." States Davos, trying to reach Davos.
"Alyx has allowed the worship of R'hllor within the Seven Kingdoms." States Stannis.
"Only because the Faith has armed themselves against him." Counters Davos.
"Enough, we will talk no more of this." Demands Stannis as he walks away.
Afterwards, Stannis and Selyse eat dinner, with Melisandre as a guest at their table. The royal couple argue over their daughter, Princess Shireen Baratheon; Selyse believes the girl's disfigurement is a punishment from the Lord of Light, but Stannis angrily forbids his wife from trying to physically chastise their daughter for her perceived faults. Selyse switches tactics and suggests that Melisandre speak to Shireen. Stannis doesn't protest, but Melisandre doesn't look particularly interested in the task. However she reconsiders due to the relation between Shireen and Alyxander. Melisandre opens the door and enters the room of Shireen who wakes.
"Are you sleeping, princess?" Asks Melisandre. Shireen shakes her head no and sits up.
"You saw the ceremony on the beach." States Melisandre, already knowing the answer.
"I heard it." Confirms Shireen with a grim tone. Melisandre turns to Shireen.
"Did it frighten you?" Asks Melisandre.
"Ser Axell was my uncle," says Shireen, "will you do the same to my cousin?" Melisandre stops what she's doing and looks to Shireen.
"I promise you, I will never harm Alyxander." Swears Melisandre. Shireen looks at her and nods with a smile.
"Why do they have to die?" Asks Shireen.
"For us to live, princess." States Melisandre.
"Is the Seven real?" Asks Shireen.
"The Faith of the Seven and its holy books are lies made by greedy men who seek control." Says Melisandre before sitting next to Shireen.
"There are only two gods; a god of light, and love and joy, and a god of darkness, cold, evil, fear and death, eternally at war." States Melisandre.
"You said they have to die for us to live, what does that mean?" Asks Shireen.
"There is only one that can stop the darkness that is coming and to do that he needs power." Says Melisandre.
"Who?" Asks Shireen with a curious expression.
"My father?" Asks Shireen.
"One who was chosen by the Lord of Light, at the time of his birth." Says Melisandre.
Riverlands
A girl runs through the forest in a panic. She looks back and cries out before running faster. Barking is heard along with laughter as she makes her way, deeper into the forest. Two people, a boy and a girl run through the forest, carrying bows. They smile and run faster. Behind them runs Theon who runs in a very awkward way. A maid runs ahead of them with tears in her eyes. Following closely behind her is a hound.
"Ah there you are." Exclaims Ramsay as he smiles. The girl cries out as the hound moves faster.
"I can't see her, Ramsay." Says the girl next to Ramsay. Ramsay readies an arrow with a smile. He fires and misses just barely. The girl cries out as the arrow hits right next to her.
"Damn, where is the other one!" Cries Myranda as she pouts.
"Who cares, let's focus on this one first." Says Ramsay as he gives chase.
"If you make it out of the woods, you win!" Shouts Ramsay with a laugh. Myranda loads and arrow before firing. She misses as well, making her curse. Tansy runs as fast as she can towards her destination. Many of the maidens in the Dreadfort had heard, that if you make it past the forest, you could possibly find the Royal Army. Tansy fights on and runs faster. Suddenly she runs into another girl who appears as scared as her.
"Anny?" Asks Tansy as the girl nods her head. Anny is a blonde haired beauty with blue eyes. She is taller than Tansy and Myranda and has a voluptuous body. Why you ask, is she out here being chased by Ramsay. Anny had got into a fight with Myranda and had refused to… service Ramsay.
"They're close." Says Anny in a panic. The two girls runs through the forest before Tansy trips and goes into the water. She grabs Anny who trips and cries out.
"No, don't leave me!" Cries Tansy as Anny struggles to get loose.
"What are you doing?" Cries Anny as she tries to crawl away. Tansy grabs her leg and pulls her.
"S-Stop it, let me go!" Cries Anny before she turns and kicks Tansy in the face. Anny scrambles to her feet before turning.
"Don't leave me!' Cries Tansy. Anny looks back before looking towards the forest. She hears Ramsay and Myranda getting close. She attempts to grab Tansy before Tansy pulls her down and holds her.
"W-Wait, let go!" Cries Anny but Tansy holds her and then starts to choke her.
"I d-don't want to die alone." Sobs Tansy. Anny realizes that Tansy has lost it. Acting quickly, Anny head-butts Tansy who falls back. Anny stands and takes off without looking back. She hears the cries of Tansy as sheds some tears, but keeps moving. She hears the sounds of hounds coming behind her. She picks up a branch and swings around. The hound cries out but Anny keeps hitting it. After a good hit to the head, the hound stops moving.
"Bitch!" Shouts Ramsay as he fires an arrow. Fate or pure luck, the arrow hits the branch, saving Anny who dashes away.
"You're dead, Anny!" Shouts Myranda with a laugh. Anny runs before running into Myranda who falls back. Anny punches Myranda in the face, twice before standing and kicking her in the gut. She dashes away again. Myranda coughs up some blood before turning with a glare. Ramsay comes up next to her and loads and arrow. He aims before firing and smirks when he hears a cry. Anny cries as she crawls towards the break of trees. She prays that she finds some soldiers.
"Prepare to move out!" Shouts a voice making her smile and crawl faster. Ramsay and Myranda see her and move faster.
"Oh Anny." Cries Myranda in a sing song voice. Anny musters all her strength before jumping out into the open.
"Hold!" Shouts a man as his horse bucks. The soldiers look at the girl who looks up at them.
"Please, help me." Cries the girl making the soldiers look to each other.
"Where are you from, girl?" Asks who she presumes the leader. She looks up and points to the trees.
"I-I'm from the Dreadfort, I'm being chased by Ramsay Bolton." Cries the girl making the leader look to the forest. Just as he does, Ramsay and Myranda come out into the open. They stop dead in their tracks when they see the soldiers of the Royal Army.
"Capture them!" Orders the man as a soldier tackles Ramsay. Ramsay punches the man twice before Myranda shoots him with an arrow. The two take off into the forest making the leader growl.
"Hold, no way can we catch them in there." Says the leader.
"What do we do?" Asks a soldier as he looks at Anny.
"Girl, my name is Karl Bar Emmon, Commander of the Second Legion of the Royal Army." Greets Karl as he lifts the girl from her feet. A medic looks at her leg and breaks off the arrow before wrapping the leg.
"We'll take you to a safe place." Says Karl as he places the girl on a horse. The army moves out with haste, not wishing to stay there any longer. The girl sighs in relief at getting to safety.
Kings Landing- Red Keep
Alyxandar looks over a massive map of the Seven Kingdoms carved into the ground. The map even has crevices that serve as the mountains. The map is highly detailed. His gaze lingers on the North and the Riverlands. He moves a lion's head over the North and a dragon's head over the Riverlands. The doors open and Cato Buckwell enters the room with Rick Rykker.
"My prince." Greets the commanders. Alyx nods his head at the two.
"As you know, I'm sending the Royal Army to retake the Riverlands and the North." Says Alyx as he moves around the map.
"Randyll Tarly will join you soon, but he will voyage home first." Says Alyx as he moves a large piece in the shape of the Tarly symbol to Horn Hill.
"Taron and Yara Greyjoy have already left to hit the Dreadfort." Says Alyx as he moves a whale and kraken piece over to the Dreadfort.
"Sir, what about Kings Landing?" Asks Rick Rykker as the army will be diverted to the war, leaving Kings Landing unprotected.
"I have three dragons, commander." States Alyx before smiling.
"Besides our Dornish friends along with the Lannisters will be here to protect the city." Says Alyx. Rick Rykker nods his head.
"Be prepared to move out, after the wedding." Says Alyx, not wishing to waste time.
"Sir!" Confirms the two commanders before taking their leave. Alyx looks over the map and his eyes glow with ambition. Suddenly he is wrapped up in a pair of arms. He smiles and looks back, spotting Missandei who smiles at him. Missandei had told Alyx, she was pregnant days ago.
"How is my little man?" Asks Alyx with a smile. Missandei giggles as Alyx kisses her belly. Though, not showing, Alyx is very happy to be having a child.
"Are you so sure it is a boy?" Asks Missandei as Alyx kisses her.
"Well, girl or boy, I'm sure it will be a treasure." Says Alyx making Missandei smile.
"The wedding will start soon." Says Missandei making Alyx hum.
"I guess we should get going." States Alyx as he looks down at Missandei who hums. Alyx walks, with Missandei behind him, down the halls.
Sewer System
In the sewer system of Kings Landing are the remnants of the Faith and Sparrows. All have been forced to flee from their homes and hide like rats. The High Sparrow sits with his followers before his eyes snap open.
"It is time to move." Says the High Sparrow. His followers look at him and nod. They grab their weapons and crossbows before heading out.
"Father guide us!" They all pray.
Kings Landing
The followers all disguise themselves before moving through the city. They stop and see the Sept remade. It is far bigger and grander than the Faith's version. It rivals the beauty of the temple in Volantis. As they get closer to the Temple, they see soldiers guarding the place, wearing red decorated armor. They shake their thoughts away and move into the temple. A crowd has gathered as a bell rings.
"Damn them all." Whispers one of the followers as he sees the Sept. Even the inside has been changed. A red heart sits upon the alter wreathed with flames flickering around it. They watch in silence as the marriage begins.
On the other side of the room, stands Alyxander and Arianne Martell, who wears a revealing dress. They watch with passive gazes and smile at their hard work, finally coming together. Lucian also stands with a passive gaze at his nephew's wedding.
"My lord Lucian, everything is prepared for your departure." Says a solider from the Pride. The Pride is a group of soldiers that Lucian had made. They number in the hundreds and are loyal to Lucian.
"Good, we'll leave after the wedding." Says Lucian. Since he was not made Lord of Casterly Rock, Lucian has no reason for staying here.
"So dull, you'd find more cheer in a graveyard." States Arianne making Alyx stifle is laughter. True, most of the people here only came as Alyx gave the invitation. While others came solely for Margaery.
"Don't worry, our wedding will be grand." Whispers Alyx with a smile.
"Well, that goes without saying." Says Arianne with a smile. As Joffrey kisses his wife, Alyx looks around to see no one clapping. He claps slowly and smiles when everyone else begins to clap. Tommen and Sansa clap haft heartily.
"How long do you think his rule will last?" Asks Arianne who glances at Alyx.
"Not short enough." States Alyx with a sigh. They all depart from the temple to the wedding feast. Girls dance around Alyx who shakes his head at Arianne who giggles. Missandei giggle with her while Tybolt blushes. Tyrion sits next to Alyx with Shae on his lap. Sansa, Arya and Tommen walk up to Alyx who stands.
"Brother, we are ready." Says Tommen making Alyx nod. He sees how nervous Tommen is and smiles.
"Tommen, you will do fine, you will have the commanders to learn from and a beautiful wife to keep you level headed." Assures Alyx making Tommen blush and look to Sansa who smiles.
"Right, I won't let you down brother." Says Tommen.
"Impossible for you to do." Says Alyx as Tommen leaves. Sansa looks to Alyx with Arya glaring.
"Take care of him." States Alyx.
"I will, I promise." Says Sansa.
"Farewell, Sansa Stark." Says Alyx as Sansa bows her head before walking away. As she walks away, Oberyn walks up with Ellaria wearing a revealing dress with the Sand Snakes. Alyx groans at the attire.
"You Dornish girls are trying to kill me with your attire." Says Alyx making Ellaria ad the Sands giggle and Oberyn laugh. Alyx sits and Arianne lays her head on his shoulder while rubbing his chest. The Sand Snakes sit around Alyx with Missandei behind him. Joffrey glares at his brother while the Rains of Castamere play.
"Father," calls Lucian as he walks up, making Tywin turn to him, "I will be leaving after the feast."
"Where will you go?" Asks Tywin with his same expression.
"To join reclaiming the North." States Lucian making Tywin nod his head. Suddenly the man singing messes up on a note, angering Joffrey.
"Idiot, what good are you of you can't sing?" Yells Joffrey. Alyx shakes his head and sighs. Suddenly Joffrey smirks.
"Take him away?" Orders Joffrey as his sworn swords grab the man.
"Brother, why don't you sing for me in his stead." Demands Joffrey, knowing Alyx won't start anything at his wedding. Alyx narrows his eyes at Joffrey and his glow in the sun.
"Well?" Taunts Joffrey making Alyx crush his cup.
"Dear, we could skip the song." Says Margaery with a smile.
"My lady, this song is for you and I will have it done because I love you." Says Joffrey, not budging. Alyx takes a deep breath but doesn't stand.
Rains of Castamere- Sigur Rós and the National
One night, I hold on you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, you
Castamere, Castamere, Castamere, Castamere
And who are you, the proud lord said,
That I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat,
That's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold or a coat of red,
A lion still has claws,
And mine are long and sharp, my lord,
As long and sharp as yours.
And so he spoke, and so he spoke,
That lord of Castamere,
But now the rains weep o'er his hall,
With no one there to hear.
Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall,
And not a soul to hear.
End Song
Alyx is overcome with applause but he narrows his eyes at Joffrey who glares. Joffrey had hoped Alyx would get up and sing but he didn't. He chose to sit and sing. Alyx's grip is so tight that the metal cup bends.
"Shh, let him have this." Soothes Arianne as she whispers in his ear. Cersei looks on with worry as does Tywin but he hides it well.
"He's just trying to make himself feel superior." Says Oberyn.
"But we all know that it is just bravado." Says Tyene. Alyx relaxes his grip and sighs.
"You sing very well my lord." Says a man who walks up. Alyx looks at him and he recognizes him from somewhere.
"Thank you, and who are you?" Asks Alyx as he can't remember where he knows him from.
"Just someone hired to tend to the guest." Says the man with a smile before bowing and taking his leave. Alyx narrows his eyes at the man's back. He can't remember who he is. King Joffrey speaks to the crowd about contemplating history. Out of a large golden lion, five dwarves ride out, representing Joffrey, Renly Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, and Balon Greyjoy, each of the five kings in the War of the Five Kings. The dwarves put on a performance, jousting, fighting, and making crude sexual acts.
"Disgusting." States Alyx with narrowed eyes. The crowd laugh at the display but the nobles shake their heads. As the wedding goes on, Joffrey drinks more and more.
"Uncle, pour my wine." Demands Joffrey as Tyrion looks to him. Having enough, Alyx walks to Joffrey with a smile to keep appearances. He grabs Joffrey's arm and pulls him close.
"I've put up with your shameful display's but shaming our family is where I draw the line," says Alyx as he smiles at the people, "one more slip up and you'll be taken to your room." Margaery looks around and appears uncomfortable.
"I am the king." Growls Joffrey.
"If you wish to act like a child then I will treat you like one, do I make myself clear?" States Alyx with a growl. He lets go of Joffrey and sits down. Joffrey glares at his brother and drinks more wine. Suddenly he begins to cough making Alyx look to him. He stands and smiles again at the crowd.
"Joffrey, stop playing around." Says Alyx before Joffrey looks up at him with wide eyes.
"Brother?" Says Joffrey before he begins to choke. Alyx holds him and widens his eyes.
"Oberyn!" Shouts Alyx, calling the most experienced one in poison. Cersei pushes Margaery out of the way and drops next to Joffrey.
"Help him!" Cries Cersei as Oberyn lands near him. He looks at Joffrey and pulls out a vial. He tries to make Joffrey drink but Joffrey thrashes around.
"Dammit boy, hold still and swallow the antidote!" Shouts Oberyn before Joffrey spits out blood.
"Now!" Shouts someone from the crowd. Crossbow bolts fire into the crowd as Alyx takes a bolt to the shoulder, defending his mother.
"Alyx!" Shouts Cersei in worry. Alyx looks down at Joffrey who has stopped moving.
"Defend the King!" Commands Oberyn as the guards rush to Alyx. Arianne is taken away by the Dornish but Missandei had rushed to Alyx when he confronted Joffrey. Alyx draws Widows Wail and cuts the throat of a sparrow before parrying a strike and gutting another.
"Take my mother away!" Commands Alyx as Cersei is escorted away. Suddenly Alyx is hit by another bolt. He grunts before throwing a cutting knife at the archer who is killed when the knife enters his head. Tybolt draws his sword and guts a man before beheading another.
"My lord!" Shouts Tybolt before he is rushed by seven sparrows his stab him several times. Tybolt yells and kills two before falling to the ground, dead.
"Get the king out of here!" Commands Tywin as he cuts a man down. He takes an arrow to the back and two more in the chest.
"Grandfather!" Shouts Alyx as he cuts his way to Tywin. He catches Tywin who looks at him.
"Y-You must go, live Alyx." Says Tywin before dying. Lucian cuts down another man and sees his father dead and becomes enraged.
"Kill them all!" Shouts Lucian as he cuts down the men. Alyx stands and growls before grabbing the throat of a sparrow and lifting him off the ground. A snap his heard when Alyx breaks his neck. More soldiers enter the area and the sparrows begin to fall. Alyx cuts another man down before he turns to see the same man from earlier.
"May the Father judge you harshly." Says the man before stabbing Alyx. The man begins to pull away before Alyx grabs his neck and flips him over. The man looks up as Alyx stands over him with a dagger in his chest. He slams his foot down on the face of the man. Alyx staggers as he pulls the dagger out.
"Alyx!" Shouts Missandei as she runs to him. She grabs him and hugs him close before she sees another man coming at him. She pushes Alyx aside and grabs a knife. The two run into each other with the man falling with a yell.
"M-Missandei." Says Alyx before he stands. The sparrows flee from the area with the soldiers following.
"To the king!" Shouts Oberyn as he helps Alyx up.
X Ambassadors - Unsteady
"Missandei?" Asks Alyx. Missandei turns around and Alyx gasps in horror as Missandei pulls a knife from her stomach.
"A-Alyx?" Says Missandei before falling. Alyx catches her and looks her over.
"Hey, it's not even that bad, it's not that bad." Says Alyx as he puts pressure on the wound. Missandei looks at him with blank eyes.
"Missandei, HEY!" Shouts Alyx making Missandei look to him.
"Maester!" Shouts Alyx with tears in his eyes.
"You'll be okay, I'm going to save you, okay?" States Alyx but Missandei smiles and touches his face before her body goes limp. Her fingers leave a trail of blood on his face.
"Missandei… no, no, no, no, no, oh please god." Cries Alyx as he hold Missandei. He puts his head in her hair. The cries of the king are heard and the soldiers and nobles left put their heads down. Suddenly a groaning is heard as a sparrow gets up. A man holding Ouroboros steps to the Alyx who lifts his head. Tears run down his face with an expression that could kill. In a brief moment, the sparrow saw a dragon instead of a man. Alyx sets Missandei's head down before drawing Ouroboros. The sword burst into true fire and the black tint melts away and turns to silver.
"P-Please, I surrender." Tries the sparrow but Alyx ignores his pleas as he gets closer.
"N-No stop!" Cries the man as the soldiers and nobles look away. The man is set on fire and flails around within the grip of Alyx. As the man turns to ash, Alyx looks up.
"AHHHHHH!" Roars Alyx followed by his dragons from the pit. His roar echoes through Kings Landing. As he stands he is quiet.
"Alyx, we need to go." Says Oberyn. Alyx turns with blank eyes before falling into the arms of Oberyn who widens his eyes.
"Maester, come quick!" Shouts Oberyn. Alyx looks to Missandei before a lone tear goes down his face before his eyes close.
…. (sniffle) Dammit! I knew what was going to happen but I still can't accept it. Before all the hate comes, let me explain. Throughout the story, we've seen Alyx cope with a lot of things and none ever got to him. But the death of a loved one is new to him. And… people need to die. This is also the reason I haven't updated the story as I couldn't bring myself to right Missandei's death but I realized that, that excuse was not fair to you guys.
So… Missandei has dyed protecting Alyx along with Tywin who I saw no need to keep around. Tybolt died due to Lucian's story arc which will happen.
Alyx has been poisoned but also his wounds are psychological and emotional.
The War to Reclaim the North will start. The Ramsay hunt thing was to extend the chapter but if you guys like Anny I will add her to the Arc.
Ouroboros is gone and Lightbringer is here… finally.
And now… let the hate begin! :(