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House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men: Chapter 60: War VI
🕑 Added 2025-01-26 23:46:14 +0000 UTC(Third Person POV)
Maegelle walked inside the King's chambers, "Father...." She said as she had her hands in front of her, "Did you wish to see me?"
Jaehaerys was sitting in a chair with Baelon next to him, "Maegelle." He said, "We need to speak."
The young Septa nodded and slowly walked towards her father and brother. She had a somewhat concerned look on her face, seeing her older brother's serious face. Something told her that she would be on the receiving end of a scolding of sorts.
Jaehaerys leaned forward slightly and cleared his throat, "I take it that you have heard of what is going on." He said as he looked at his daughter, "Right...?"
Maegelle nodded, "Yes." She said, "There is a conflict in the Riverlands. That man has waged war against our Faith and has decided to lay ruin to that region."
"He defeated House Tully and House Strong, killing those that resisted and forced those that surrendered to join his forces." Baelon said, "He is sparing the innocents, however....Women and children..."
Maegelle placed her hands in a prayer gesture and closed her eyes, "As I have prayed for.... "She said, "It brings me sorrow to hear what is happening."
"I do not need to remind you of why it had come to this point, daughter." Jaehaerys said seriously, "This is his reaction to what you did."
Maegelle opened her eyes and looked at him, "I....."
"The lives of many have been lost because of a single action, a single event that you were responsible for, sister." Baelon said, "You know what that means?"
"T-Their blood is on my hands?" Maegelle asked as she took a step back, "I....I did not mean to.....I did not wa-"
"Not on your hands, my dear." Jaehaerys said, "On the hands of your Faith. I admire your loyalty....your faith.....but sometimes we must compromise. The mere fact that you are still here could very well be held against us. Even our gods frown upon my inaction to hold my end of the deal."
"Deal...." Maegelle said, "You....."
"This war will not end, not until everything is set ablaze and he stands atop....soaking in the Chaos he caused." Jaehaerys continued as he looked down, "I hate to even ask you this....."
"You mean to give me over to him.." Maegelle said, "Did he say that it would be the only way to end this conflict?"
"If he truly stops should we do that.....then we can avoid more bloodshed...." Jaehaerys said, "But....he does not just want you...."
"What?" Maegelle asked
"You need to denounce the gods, Maegelle." Baelon said, "You will no longer be a Septa....you will not be a member of House Targaryen....you will be His......I hate it, Sister....but for the sake of the Realm....those were his Terms..."
Maegelle shook her head, "N-No..." She said, "I cannot....I cannot do that......I am a Septa already, I do not bear the name Targaryen.....but.......I cannot betray my gods."
Jaehaerys gave her a serious frown, "I understand." He said, "But like I've said....this man.....he's dangerous, powerful, and mad.....if we can stop this before it gets to the point of no return....then we have no choice but to do so, Maegelle....I am sorry...."
Maegelle looked down, "F-Father..." She said as a tear formed in her eye, "I cannot...."
"I have sent a letter already." Jaehaerys said, "Baelon and I will personally escort you to Harrenhal where he is currently staying. He is gathering his forces there. If he garners more and more power and moves towards The Vale, then an all-out war will break out. A War that will spread throughout the Realm and will bring our House to its knees."
Maegelle clutched the sides of her dress, trying to hold back the tears, "I...."
"It is not something we want, Sister." Baelon said, "The entire reason Father made that deal with him was to broker peace. And that peace is nowhere in sight. You have to do this.....for the sake of the realm....."
The Septa nodded, "F-Fine...." She said as she wiped the tear away, "I understand...for my people...."
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[Harrenhal]
Drakken read the letter that had just arrived that morning, "Hm...." He said as he was sitting down on a round stone table, "The King is on his way?"
Next to him, The Greenseer known as Olyver sat down, eating a bowl of stew, "Oh.....?" He said, "Shall we get our men ready?"
"Yes, do that." Drakken said as he crumpled the paper, "He intends to end the War so early."
"Are you going to?" Olyver asked
"Depends....if the girl's feelings are true." Drakken said, "She is mine by right. But she is too loyal to her absent gods. I don't want to end the fun just yet.....but I am a god of my word."
"We still caused some waves." Olyver said, "The Lords of the Realm will now take you seriously. The Lannisters in the West alongside the Tyrells....and of course, the Starks in the North, the Arryns in the Vale, and the Baratheons. They will have their eyes on you. You defeated House Tully with ease.....would they be next?"
"What am I if not patient?" Drakken said with a chuckle, "If Jaehaerys brings me the girl, I'll declare a ceasefire.....but....any wrong move and we go back at it."
"What kind of wrong move would they make?" the Greenseer asked
"Do you seriously think they'll allow themselves to look so weak and pathetic?" Drakken asked with a smirk, "If I were there them, I would get some payback."
The doors to the room opened and a young woman walked in, wearing a cloak, "Lord Drakken." She said, "A letter from the Lady Mya. Apparently some Bracken forces tried to attack the Tower."
She walked over to him and handed him the letter. Drakken read it for a couple of seconds and scowled.
"The fuck does he think he is? That idiot Lord." He said, "So? What happened?"
"The Guardian slaughtered them all." The woman said, "But Lady Mya is not pleased. She is requesting permission to take a small force and the Guardian to destroy House Bracken."
Drakken shrugged, "Do it."
She bowed slightly and walked away.
"That will teach them." Olyver said
Drakken nodded, "I gave them too much mercy." He said, "They will learn to fear me."
"If you do not mind me asking." Olyver said, "This entire thing is mostly because of a religion. And you are a god.....what would your religion be called?"
Drakken looked at the table, "My Religion?" He said, "I've been thinking about that for quite a while....."
"The Trinity."
