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Author note, there is a poll up on my page please vote. Thank you all for your continuous support. I truly cannot believe I am near to 100 chapters. I have something big planned for chapter 100. I'm excited about that. The poll question is how should Euron die? If you want to respond to it in a review that would work too; anyways on with the chapter…
The party after Euron arrival was over. Robb had Ser Rolland Storm show him to chamber far away from everyone. He knew they could not kick him out of Kings Landing or kill him without proof of him doing something. Rae sat at the head of the table in Small Council chambers. The ice dragon egg sat on the table in front of her. She was still nearly white in the face. Robb paced by her very concern for his wife. He was waiting for servants to bring food and wine for them. He hoped after she ate again that she would be alright. Daeny sat near her she was studying the ice dragon egg. Ned paced angrily on one side of the room while on the other side Jaime was pacing the same way. They both had their hand clenched around the hilt of a sword on their hips. Tyrion sat across from Rae. He knew why the meeting was called. Ser Barristan stood at the door. Rae reached out touching the ice dragon egg once again. No image came to her mind this time. She took in her arms. She examined it. Could this egg really spell the doom of the wall? A servant bustled into the room placing meats, cheeses, and cakes down on the table. Another servant followed with goblets and wine. They left shortly after with no words uttered.
"What did you see," Robb asked finally.
Rae reached out taking a piece of meat. Her eyes stared off into space as she relieved her vision. She closed her eyes as the picture of the Wall being destroyed entered her mind. Robb came over taking her hand. They met eyes she had worried scared look on her face.
"The Wall," Rae muttered.
Ned and Jaime stopped in their pacing. They looked at her for a long moment. It was something in her voice that struck a nerve. All eyes went to her. The deadly fear was present in her voice. Daeny limit knowledge of Westeros but what she remembered from the map room in Dragonstone. She knew what the Wall was. Daeny took Rae other hand. She looked at Rae in the eyes. Ned moved closer to Rae.
"What about the Wall?" Ned asked.
"I saw it destroyed to the ground," Rae said looking up at Ned.
"that is not possible…" Robb started.
"The Wall has stood before your ancestors took the Iron Throne. It stood before your family trip across the Narrow Sea. It stood through rebellions and revolts. It stood through the death of dragons. And will stand through their return," Ned finished.
Jaime walked over sitting down across from Ned. He grabbed goblets pouring three. He handed one to Tyrion. He took a long drink. Before, he reached across the table handing one to Ned.
"Believe me, Lord Stark, it is possible. I quickly learned anything is possible with your good daughter. I saw your good daughter be unhurt by flames. The birth of three stone dragon eggs, getting all of the kingdoms of Westeros to come when she called. She like the second Aegon the conquer. If I learned anything nothing is impossible with her," Jaime said.
Daeny looked over to Ned and Jaime. She had a ghost of a smile on her face. As remembered the statement she made many moons ago. She looked back to Rae with the same smile on her face.
"Fire cannot hurt a dragon," Daeny started. Rae returned the smile. She let go of Daeny hand. She reached out taking a lemon cake. Rae slowly ate it. Daeny turned back to the rest of group. Robb took the seat next to Rae. "My sister is like Daenys the dreamer. The Wall falling could happen. Daenys saw the doom of Valeria," Daeny finished.
"Did you see this dragon destroy it?" Tyrion asked finally.
"No, but when I touched the egg I saw the wall then a flash it was destroyed," Rae explained.
Tyrion let out a long sigh. He took a long drink of the wine Jaime had given him. For all his book knowledge, he had no clue how ice dragons hatched. He had heard many far-fetched tales about ice dragons. He took them as old wives tales. But now seeing the egg before them, and how Daeny and Rae both reacted to the egg. He knew it was different than any other dragon egg either one of them ever encountered.
"Lord Stark you have the most knowledge of the North. How do ice dragons hatch," Tyrion asked?
"No one knows," Ned answered Tyrion question. He took a drink of his wine. He looked to Rae and Robb. Then everyone's eyes landed on the dragon egg in question. "Stories of them being in the Shivering Seas have gone on for eons. The only people that could have the possibility to see one hatch is drunken old fishermen that ventured far from land. I would not trust them. They could not tell you their names most of the times," Ned explained.
"Would not it be the same way fire dragons hatch?" Robb questioned.
"I hope not" Rae muttered.
"Why," Robb asked turning to look at Rae.
Rae looked down. She took a deep breath preparing to answer him. Daeny cleared her throat. It caused Robb look at Daeny.
"What your wife is trying to say is dragons hatch through blood magic," Daeny started. Everyone eyes went to her. Tyrion and Robb looked to Rae in question. She nodded to them. Daeny knew she had to further explain her statement. "I lost my husband and my unborn son and maybe ability to have children; because of a witch's promise to heal him. He died, when I burnt his body I had the witch tied to the funeral pyre and climbed on it as it burnt. Only then did the eggs hatched. I received them on my wedding day," Daeny explained.
"That didn't happen to you my love," Robb said.
"No, but I was burnt alive and Ramsey Snow did die at the same time," Rae replied.
"Death pays for life," Daeny muttered echoing the words of the witch.
The room fell into eerie silence. Everyone looked at each other. They all did not know what to say to that. Rae looked down. As much as she hated it, Daeny's words were true. Tyrion was about to speak when the door burst open. Ser Barristan drew his sword pointing at the intruder. It was Yara Greyjoy. She looked like she was on a rampage. The door slammed shut behind her. Ser Barristan looked at Robb and Rae in question as to what to do. Rae nodded her head telling him to let Yara in.
"What are you going to do about Euron?" Yara demanded.
"I'm afraid there is nothing we can do," Rae replied.
"What in Seven hells are you talking about? Are you are you not the Queen and King of Seven Kingdoms. You have more power than anyone. He is murder and madman. He caused the first rebellion that cost me my two older brothers," Yara raged.
"Her Grace is right. As much as we all hate it and may disagree with it. He may have admitted to the people of Iron Isles what he has done. They name him their lord or in his words King. We can do nothing about that," Tyrion interjected. He looked at Yara. She still raged. Her eyes went Rae. Tyrion met Rae's eyes. "Unfortunately, we cannot openly support your rebellion against him. But if you would take on that endeavor we will secretly support you," Tyrion finished.
A plan slowly came into Rae's mind. She looked at each face in the room. She knew this was a dangerous plan. If one wrong move was made it could cost them dearly. But it seemed to be the only way. If what Yara said was true this would work. Here she thought her days of playing the game of thrones was over. Rae reached for a goblet taking a large drink. She looked at Tyrion. Tyrion caught the glassy look in Rae's eyes. He knew in that instant that Rae had planned. He raised his goblet to her with a smile on his face.
"You threaten to burn the Iron Isles to the ground if we did not submit," Yara raged.
Rae and Robb exchanged looks. Ned looked at Robb with a questioning look. Robb sighed nodding to his father. Rae sighed also. She bit her bottom lip. Robb squeezed her hand. He knew that look. They were not happy about it but it was the way it was. Robb stood up placing his hands on Rae's shoulders.
"He has submitted. He addressed Rae as Queen and call her Your Grace. He may not see me as the same rank as her. But he has submitted Yara. And he can claim we made no such threat to him. If he is what you say he is. He could raise a rebellion against us. And believe me, the game of thrones is very real and very dangerous," Robb stated.
"SO you do nothing," Yara stated unbelievingly.
"Yara we will play his game. Trust me he will not win. He will pay for what he has done to your father," Rae stated.
"But…" Yara started.
"I know what I'm doing…" Rae roared like the dragon she was so often called.
Rae rose from her chair. Showing all of them the conversation was over. Robb and Rae made their way out of the room. Ser Barristan followed behind them. Jaime and Ned shook their head at the display. If there was any question on if they would rule well that put an end to that inquiry. Daeny rose taking Ned arm. Ned leads Daeny out of the room. They talked as they left. Jaime followed behind them leaving only Yara and Tyrion in the room. Tyrion stood up. He looked up at Yara.
"For what it is worth, she has played this game all her life. If anyone can beat him at his own game it would be her," Tyrion said.
Rass Sparr sat in the cabin chambers of his ship. He was staring at the dragon egg he got from Asshai. It was a sapphire blue egg with silver on each scale. It cost him more than he cared to admit. Half of his crew was dead. The other half he was sure would gladly side with Yara at this point. Euron had sent them on a suicide mission. He would not be surprised if Dantis Harlaw was dead along with the rest of his crew. The North was a much harsh environment to enter and he could only imagine what they had to face. They were docked in Volantis. Codin Pyke walked into the room. He was with the rest of the crew.
"Captain Sparr," Codin addressed.
"Yes," Rass answered.
"You wanted to see us," the crew asked.
"My men we have lost a great number of us to this mission. This mission set out for us to our King Euron Greyjoy. Yes, we have the treasure he wants. But what we do with said treasure is up to us not him," Rass stated. Rass rose walking around his desk. He stopped leaning against the front of his desk. He reached over picking up the sapphire color dragon egg. He eyed each of the men. "I say it up to us. Any ideas," Rass asked.
"I say we give it to Euron," a crew member said.
"I don't want to think what he would do to us if we don't give it to him," another added.
"Yara has always steered us right. I say we give it to her" another man yelled out.
That got a lot of nods from other men in the room. Codin remained quiet. He listened to the stories of the Dragon queens. Rass noticed that Codin did not say anything. His eyes met Codin eyes.
"Codin what do you think?" Rass asked.
"I saw we give it to dragon queen ourselves. After all, it was a gift for her. Why should our king get all the praises for it when we did the work for it," Codin said.
There was a pause in the room. All the minds in the room where taking in the words. They looked at each other as they did so. It made perfect sense to them. One of the larger crewmen hit Codin on back in a supportive way.
"That's the best idea ya ever had" The man spoke.
"Yeah," another echoed.
Margaery came to, her brother, Willas's room. He was standing out on the balcony. He was looking skyward at the dragons flying overhead. She was dressed in her normal provocative way. Willas turned his head to look at her. He let out a sigh then turned his eyes back to the sky. She noted that Winter was laying near his feet. She raised her head looking at Margaery. She raised her lips to reveal her teeth. It was clear that Winter did not like or trust Margaery. She let out a sub-vocal growl. The hunches on her back rose up.
"Winter," Willas scolded. He looked down at the direwolf that had taken a liking to him. She tilted her head as if she understood him. She looked between him and Margaery. She sat up looking the majestic beast that she was. "Go back to your mistress, Winter and leave Margaery alone," Willas ordered.
Winter trotted out of the room. She held her head high as she passed Margaery. Margaery looks at the wolf for a long moment. She moved forward linking arms with her older brother. She had a huge smile on her face.
"You always had a way with animals Willas," Margaery started.
Willas looked down at his sister. He had already had breakfast with his grandmother. She had drilled into him what was expected of him now that he betrothed to a princess of North. He had brought his family closer to the crown than they ever dreamed. He had a headache from that alone. All he wanted was to be married to Sansa. The seven hells with his family wants or needs all he wanted was to see Sansa's smiling face. And in future years maybe see her grow round with his child. He did not have time for his sister's games.
"Do you think you would have that way with the dragons?" Margaery asked.
"Don't know and I will never know. The dragons only obey Queen Raenera, King Robb, and Princess Daenerys. But even then they don't have complete control. It is mutual respect for one another. That and they were handed raised by them. Sansa has some with Rhaenys, Visenya, and Selaera but Princess Daenerys' dragons are beyond her control. Drogon Rhaegal and Viserion only obey Queen Raenera because she is Targaryen," Willas said exasperatedly.
"Haven't you ever wanted to try," Margaery questioned.
"No, I have no desire to die," Willas said. He dropped Margaery arm. He limped over to the table that saw on the balcony. He sat down rest his cane on the table. He poured himself a goblet of wine and pour Margaery some. He knew he would not rid of her so easily. "Tell me, sister, what brings you here? I would think you want to be with your husband, " Willas asked.
Margaery came over to the table with a fake smile planted on her face. She sat down across from Willas. She gladly took the wine. She took a small sip.
"Can't a sister just come to talk to her older brother?" Margaery asked coyly.
"You do nothing without purpose, sister dear, just like grandmother. I already had her telling me what is expected of me. I do not need it from you," Willas snapped take a large drink of wine.
"Willas, I simply came to help you with your wedding gift for your lovely bride. After all, Sansa and I are close in age," Margaery stated.
Margaery and Willas both knew that was not true. But he decided to play her game. She wanted to play loving sister he would allow her. She looked over to the maids that she brought with her. They came over with finest silks and satins. Other maids had jewels the size of walnuts in necklaces. All were over the top and not at all like his Sansa.
" I have already given her a wedding gift. She will likely wear on our wedding day," Willas told her.
"What is it," Margaery asked.
"A crown of blue winter roses made of gems sister dear," Willas said.
"You didn't," Margaery said.
"I gave it to before we were betrothed. I told you before, sister I loved her then. I was content to watch her marry another if meant her happiness," Willas said.
Raenera waited in the throne room. Ser Markas and Ser Rolland Storm were her guards for today. Daeny stood next to her with Ser Jorah. He looked uneasy about what was going to take place.
"Forgive me Your Grace are sure this is the best course of action?" Ser Jorah asked.
"Do you have any other ideas, Ser Jorah," Rae replied.
Ser Jorah looked down and then he looked over to Daeny. He knew if anyone could stop Rae apparent madness it would be Daeny. Daeny put comfort hand on Rae's shoulder. She had not see Rae play the game before. But if her sister was sure she could beat Euron at his own game so be it. Lord Varys came into the room. He looked at the trio. He did not know what was planned but he shortly would. He had a raven letter in his hands. He walked over to the trio bowing.
"My Queen, Princess Daenerys, and Ser Jorah a little bird has written me about something you will find interesting," Lord Varys stated.
"What is it Lord Varys," Rae asked.
"A Greyjoy ship was spotted in Asshai. They border the ship and were heading toward her. I have no doubt its something to do with Euron," Lord Varys said.
Euron was escorted into the room by Ser Barristan Selmy. He looked shocked to see Rae waiting here with her sister. His niece was nowhere to be seen. He was sure it was his wayward niece that called for him. Ser Barristan bowed to Rae and Daeny.
"Your Graces, Euron Greyjoy as you requested," Ser Barristan said.
"Thank you Ser Barristan," Rae said. She turned to face Euron with a huge smile on her face. She moved away from the group of people. She moved closer to Euron. He was quick to act. He bowed taking her hand kissing the top of it.
"Your Grace, you wanted to see me," Euron addressed.
"Yes, will you walk with," Rae said.
Euron offered her his arm. She took with the same huge smile on her face. She looked slyly over her shoulder giving all them a wink. Lord Varys was shaking out of his stupor. He knew that wink this was a game. He looked forward to seeing who would win this game. He had little doubt the queen would win. Just like if Cersei was still alive and she was present with the opportunity she would win just as easily.
Euron and Rae were heading towards the dragon pit. They made small take as they walked. He looked at her in shock for a moment. This was the last thing he expected from the dragon queen.
"Forgive me, your grace, I am just shocked you wanted to see me," Euron questioned.
"I want to get to know the King of Iron Isles," Rae said.
"King," Euron said shocked.
"Yes, they named you such. I cannot take that away from you. You are their king just as I am your queen. As long as you swear loyalty to me I will allow you to retain your title. Just like Prince Oberyn and Prince Doran call themselves Prince," Rae said.
"Oh, you have it," Euron lied.
"I am glad to hear that," Rae said knowing every word out of that snake's mouth was a lie.
They came to the dragon pit. Euron looked skyward. He spied all six dragon circle and dance with each other. Rae looked skyward with a truly loving look. He turned back to her watching her face.
"They are beautiful aren't they," Rae commented.
"They are wondrous like their mother," Euron flirted with Rae. Rae gave him the smile that was used to play people. She looked back skyward. "It is a pity that you are married we could take any place we wanted with me the greatest sea captain and you the mistress of skies," Euron commented.
"Yet we still could if we want to. We could expand my empire like the Valerian did before. To bring all of the known world under one ruler," Rae played him.
"I would gladly serve you in that endeavor. If only we were tied closer they mere words," Euron commented.
"Alas, my sister is promised to someone else," Rae lied.
"Who," Euron said.
"Another Targaryen, my nephew," Rae answered.
"There another Targaryen out there," Euron asked shocked that she would reveal that to him.
"Yes my nephew Aegon," Rae lied.
Euron looked skyward again. Slowly a new plan was forming in his head; one that would surely end up with him on Iron Throne. Rae looked over at him with a confident smile she knew that she had him just where she wanted him.