House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men-Chapter 394: Tense Dragons III

(Third Person POV)

"What do you think they’re up to?" Aemon asked Jaehaerys as they walked down the hall, "Do you truly think he brought the whole family just because Maegelle wanted to spend time with Mother?"

Jaehaerys let out a sigh, "I don’t know how Drakken’s mind works." He said, "None of us do. He does what he wants, when he wants. I do think there’s an ulterior motive for this, but I know nothing of what it is."

They were walking down the hall and making their way towards the Small Council Room, Aemon had been told that Drakken and the entirety of House Drakkengard were in the Red Keep. He could not help but think that it would be nothing but detrimental. As shaky as House Targaryen was at the moment, they were still at peace without any issues, not since Drakken’s duel with House Stark. But now that House Drakkengard was here, Aemon could not help but think that there is nothing but bad things on their way.

"How many people will die today?" Aemon said aloud, "We just don’t know. And would another incident with his sons happen?"

"So long as they leave them alone, we should be fine." Jaehaerys said, "The isolence of our men, our Knights, caused that incident. We cannot let it happen again; that is the last thing we need."

Aemon frowned, "I understand that." He said, "But I will find out what Drakken wants...surely, there is nothing good that will come from this."

Jaehaerys stopped walking, prompting Aemon to do the same, "Hm....." He said as he looked ahead, seeing someone, "Well.....I didn’t expect to see you already...."

In front of them, Mya and Astorias were standing next to each other. Mya had a slight smile on her face as she held Astorias’s hand who was looking at the King with a neutral look.

"Your Grace." Mya said with a nod

"Lady Mya." Jaehaerys said, "What brings you alone in these halls? Should you not be with Drakken?"

"Your Granddaughter, the Princess Astorias wished to see the Blackwater, so I took her myself." Mya said as she looked at the girl, "Is that not right, my dear?"

Astorias nodded, ’Yes."

"Hm...." Jaehaerys said as he stroked his beard, "Interesting...." ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"You see, whatever the Princess requires, I shall provide." Mya said with a smile, "She is my daughter, after all."

"She shares no blood with you." Aemon said, "She is Saera’s daughter."

"Oh, you don’t understand." Mya said as she looked at him, "I am Lord Drakken’s wife. Any child of his is my child. I bore him the Firstborn, Lord Riktor Drakkengard. I am entitled to call any of his other children my children as well."

"I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with Drakken but-" Aemon started

"Don’t start, Aemon." Jaehaerys said, "They come in peace."

Astorias walked up to Aemon and looked up at him with a serious face.

"What?" Aemon raised an eyebrow

Astorias then looked at his leg and without thinking twice, she kicked him in the shin, causing him to back away.

"Ah, what the.....!" Aemon scowled, "Y-You kicked me!"

"Stupid man!" Astorias stepped forward and kicked him in the other shin, "Shut up! Mama is my Mama!"

"You....!!" Aemon said as he backed away as well, trying to rub his shin, "Stop that!"

Astorias kicked him again on the shin, causing Aemon to step to the side as he felt the stinging pain of the kicks.

"You stupid prince!" She said with an angry scowl, "Come here!"

Jaehaerys was watching this with pure awe, seeing how Aemon was trying to escape Astorias’s kicks.

"Stop that, girl!" Aemon said, "You could get in trouble for striking a Prince, especially if he’s the Hand!"

"Papa is a God!" Astorias said as Aemon placed his hand on her head, keeping her in place as she wailed her hands around, "Papa is above you!"

Mya chuckled, "My dear, calm down." She said with a smile, "Do not incur your Father’s wrath upon Prince Aemon. He is your uncle, after all."

"Dumb Uncle! Stupid Prince!" Astorias scowled

Jaehaerys cleared his throat, "Now, now." He said, "That is enough. Young Astorias, come here."

The King reached down for her hand and pulled her away as Astorias scowled at Aemon.

Aemon stepped back and rubbed his shins, "How is she this strong?" He muttered, "She’s very young...."

Jaehaerys picked Astorias up and held her in his arms, "Now, why would you strike your uncle?" He asked, "You are blood."

"Hmph!" Astorias pouted, "He’s mean! Mama is my mama!"

"I understand." Jaehaerys said

"He keeps talking...." Astorias said with an angry glare, "Papa destroy....."

Jaehaerys blinked, staring at her for a few seconds, "You truly are Drakken’s daughter." He said, "Not just that.....I see plenty of Saera in you."

"Hmph!" Astorias crossed her arms, "I’m hungry!"

"Well, shall we get you some pastries?" Jaehaerys asked her

"Yes." She nodded, "And I want to fly."

"Very well." Jaehaerys said as he proceeded to walk past Mya while holding her, "After we get you something to eat, I shall take you on a ride with Vermithor. How does that sound?"

"Which one is Vermithor?" Astorias asked

"My dragon, he is bronze." Jaehaerys said as Mya turned to see them walking away

"Ah, okay." Astorias’s voice was heard, "I don’t want the red ugly one. He looks stupid."

"Haha...." The King laughed

Mya smiled slightly, "Hm...." She said, "I did not expect your Father to be fond of her, Aemon."

Aemon looked at her, "Tch...." He said, "What do you want, Mya? Why are you here?"

"Mainly, we are here because Maegelle wanted to be here." Mya looked at him, "But there are other reasons. You see, Our Lord is indeed planning something. But it should not concern you."

"If it risks the realm, it does concern me." Aemon scowled

"Worry not." Mya said as she began to walk past him, "Even if it does....."

"You won’t do anything to stop it."

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"What are you saying, sister?" Maegelle asked Alyssa who had her head on the table, "T-That your marriage has turned barren?"

They were in Alyssa’s chambers, Vaella had fallen asleep on the couch, and the two sisters were discussing a sensitive topic.

Alyssa sighed, "It’s what I believe...." she said softly, "Baelon and I have been trying for a long time.....I wanted another child....and he was more than willing to put one in me....but we have had no luck."

"Oh my..." Maegelle said softly

"I am envious of you, Maegelle." Alyssa looked at her, "I truly am. As much as I am happy, that is. But I suppose that this is what I get...for the things I’ve done."

"D-Don’t say that." Maegelle frowned, "Sister...."

"Baelon tries to hide it, but he’s disappointed." Alyssa said with a sigh, "I want another one so badly.....I love my sons.....but I had a dream...."

"A dream?" Maegelle frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Ever since Daenerys was brought back, Mother and I have been having these dreams." Alyssa straightened up, "I don’t know the details of hers, but both of ours were dreams of possible futures. Did Drakken not tell you?"

"No....." Maegelle said, "I don’t think he did."

"Well.....in my possible future?" Alyssa said softly, "We were all at peace.....and I had a daughter...a beautiful girl...and sister.....I want her badly.....I just...I want to bear a child again....."

Maegelle gave her a sad smile, "It is going to happen." She said softly, "Don’t worry...."

"I hope so." Alyssa said, "Sometimes, I think that Drakken made me barren as a joke....."

Maegelle’s face hardened, "If he did...." She said seriously, "I will never forgive him."

Alyssa sighed, "It was just a thought." She said, "Nothing too serious."

"He is capable of doing that." Maegelle said, "But I don’t see why he would do it. You have been loyal to him, to the Trinity. He shouldn’t be this cruel to you, you’ve done nothing to him. You’ve done nothing to us. In fact, he’s told me that he’s fond of you."

"Well...." Alyssa sighed, "If he’s that fond of me....."

"He should allow me to have another child..."

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