House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men-Chapter 219: Movements II

(Third Person POV)

[The Tower]

"I don't like any of this..." Saera said as she sat down in a chair, "Daranne, we should not be here!"

Daranne smiled at her as she sat across from her, "We should be safe here." She said, "The boys will be with Jon and my sister at the Twins along with Maegelle."

"Why did Drakken scatter us?" Saera asked, "This is stupid."

"For one, if word reaches our enemies about us traveling together, they might target the convoy." Daranne said, "Separating us and moving us quietly is better."

Saera scowled, "Tch..." She said, "I don't like any of this. I think my Father is plotting something. This whole thing stinks."

Daranne frowned, "What makes you say that?"

"My Mother was acting strangely when she came to see Maegelle." Saera told her, "I did not like what she was saying, although I did not hear much of it. Anyway, I really don't think this is smart."

"Olyver will keep us safe." Daranne said, "He is a formidable fighter and Greenseer. Were are more than safe here. A couple of days at most, Lord Drakken will be done easily."

"And Mya? Why is she alone?" Saera asked

"This was her idea." Daranne said, "Bait a few forces to attack Harrenhal and get the two most prominent dragonriders in one location so she can incapacitate them."

"Even Balerion?" Saera asked, "That is foolish, it is the Black Dread."

"Lady Mya has a few tricks up her sleeve." Daranne said, "While I don't think it is wise for someone like her to directly fight a dragon like Balerion, she will more than likely survive the encounter. That is if it gets too hostile."

Saera sighed and leaned back, "I hate this....." She said, "Drakken should march his armies across the realm and destroy everything, how can you support this docile approach???"

"I am not a good tactician, Princess." Daranne said, "Our Lord has lived for countless centuries, starting and fighting wars throughout his life. He does not disclose his plans with everyone, but he does have a plan."

"Hm...." Saera said as she looked at him

"Whatever happens, we should stay here." Daranne said, "Princess, for a couple of days, we need to stay in this Tower, so bear with it."

"No matter what, we cannot leave it."

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[Harrenhal]

"Where are my sisters?!" Baelon bellowed as he sat atop Balerion, a serious scowl on his face, "Mya Drakkengard!!!"

Balerion had landed on the massive courtyard of the castle and Baelon found that the entire place was deserted. He saw, however, that Mya was standing atop a tower, looking down at him as Aemon landed Caraxes atop a rampart nearby.

Mya smiled, "So..." She said with a chuckle, "The two Princes are before me again."

"There is no Guardian to aid you, Mya." Aemon called over, "You should hand over Maegelle and Saera. Now."

"Apologies." Mya said with a smile, "Those two are members of House Drakkengard now. If you want them, you should try and taking them. But I will have you know that it would not be easy."

"Tch....!!" Baelon said, "Unlike the last time we've encountered like this, we are not alone. We'll have our two hundred men scour the entire castle for them! We will take them back!!"

"Like I said....." Mya said with a smile, "You can try. The time of action is now. I do give you all a warning; you will regret this."

Caraxes let out a fierce roar as Balerion raised his head, growling deeply, which Mya could feel in her bones.

"Do not underestimate us." Baelon told her, "You are nothing more than a Greenseer!"

"Hm...." Mya said with a smile before pulling out her bow, already having an arrow nocked, "I know."

She fired an arrow directly at Aemon, striking him in the shoulder and causing him to fall from his saddle, hitting the rampart hard.

"Aghhh!!!" Aemon shouted in pain

"Aemon!" Baelon exclaimed, "He didn't have his straps fastened?!"

Mya then drew another arrow and took aim at Baelon, firing it without a moment's thought. The arrow would have struck the Prince but Baelon raised his head higher, blocking it with his scales.

"Shit!" Baelon said

Mya narrowed her eyes, "Hm." She said simply, "So it begins..."

Without hesitation, she jumped over the tower's railing as Balerion opened his maw and fired a massive stream of flames. The flames hit the tower as Mya fell and rolled on a rampart, straightening up and making a run for it, heading inside the tower. Balerion's flames trailed to the side, trying to catch her ablaze, but she was able to narrowly avoid it.

Aemon, who was at a different rampart, got to the edge, "Do not set your flames, Baelon!!" He shouted, "Our sisters!!"

Baelon gritted his teeth, "Curses!"

"Enough, Balerion!" 

Balerion stopped his flame breath and growled deeply, suddenly looking to the side as if he sensed something or someone.

Aemon panted as he held his shoulder, the arrow piercing through, "Shit...." He said, "She's a good shot.....the arrow hit me instantly because I was closer than Baelon...."

"Are you alright, brother?!" Baelon called over

"I am fine." Aemon said, "Send our men in! Now!!"

"Right!" Baelon said, "We're getting our sisters!"

"If it's the last thing we do!"

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[The Twins]

Dara Lannister sat on a chair, "This is not our keep over by Harrenhal....but with a couple more remodeling, it could be nice." She said as she sat across from Maegelle, "Lord Drakken does favor Jon, however, giving him so many responsibilities."

Maegelle nodded, "Yes." She said with a smile, "You are used to much better luxuries, Lady Dara...."

"I am but being married to the Lord-Commander of the Duskguard makes me get accustomed to the not-so luxurious things, Princess." Dara said as she had a cup of wine, "Besides...as long as I have my precious nephew by my side, I don't care where I am. Right, Sylas~?"

Sylas was sitting down next to her aunt, blinking, "Where is my Mother?"

"Oh, don't worry about her." Dara patted his head, "She'll be reunited with you soon."

Riktor was looking at Dara, "I forget how much you look like Mama Daranne." He said with a raised eyebrow, "It's...strange...."

"They are twins, Riktor." Maegelle chuckled

"Ah, Lord Riktor." Dara said as she leaned on her hand, "You've grown so much. Jon tells me you intend to become a fine knight."

Riktor nodded, "When I grow up, I will be the mightiest knight in the world." He said, "Father says that nobody will rival me. Sylas and I will one day destroy our enemies together."

Sylas nodded, "Yes."

"Such nice aspirations." Dara smiled, "It is amazing how good a Father Lord Drakken is....considering...his temperament..."

"He has improved..." Maegelle agreed, "But I think he does care for his boys. And well....I know he will care for the child I carry...."

"You are lucky." Dara chuckled, "To bear his child."

"So everyone says...." Maegelle said, "But you are right, I am lucky.....I.....well...."

"You love him." Dara said, "You really do."

Maegelle nodded, "It is a very complicated situation." She said, "But yes....."

Before Dara could say anything, Jon walked in the room and looked at Maegelle, "It has begun." He said simply, "Defenses are fortified here, nothing will happen. I am expecting word from Lady Mya, she has made contact with your brothers."

"Oh my." Maegelle said, "I hope she doesn't get hurt."

"She is a fierce and bold one, Lady Mya." Jon said, "I have witnessed firsthand how dangerous she is."

"Lady Mya will be fine." Dara said, "She is strong."

"Don't worry about anything."