And What a Dance it Was (NO SV, War is Coming, Prepare)

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The Knight For All Seasons #3
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    • The Knight For All Seasons #3

    Ser Robert Wendwater, a second son of a second son and a Captain of the City Watch was currently at the Red Keep making connections and making sure people knew what Prince Lucien achievements and the City Watchs were heard.

    And what a achievement it was. More gold and goods flowing into the City with the new toll system. Not only it makes more gold for the Crown and the City Watch? It also gives the Crown and City Watch a big reputation boost by them lowering the taxes. After all people high and low alike love paying less gold.

    King Viserys was praising Prince Lucien and everyone of the City Watch which includes Robert himself. Which in turn has increased the standing of his family House Wendwater at court. All these noble houses that looked down on Robert for joining 'criminals' and his house are now trying to act like it never happened.

    Robert could only laugh at that. Though there is a good argument of just letting it go. Not to mention the noble houses who haven't insulted House Wendwater. Either way it not up to Robert to make that call for House Wendwater. Only advise and tell his uncle, Lord William Wendwater on what he knows.

    It will be good to see uncle Williams, his wife Lady Alice and his cousins Lady Emma and House Wendwaters heir Jon at the tournament coming up. While Robert is a little sad that his father and older brother will remain at House Wendwaters seat, Robert understands the reasons.

    Uncle Williams wants to come to the tournament and might hope to speak with King Viserys on certain matters. Robert wasn't one hundred percent sure on what exactly but he can make a pretty good guess. Uncle Williams probably wants to use House Wendwaters new influence at court to make a new trade deal and have cousin Emma join Princess Rhaenyras ladies in waiting.

    Cousin Emma was always a sweet girl. Very caring to everyone back home. Hopefully being the same age as Princess Rhaenyra will make them fast friends. Robert wouldn't call Emma beautiful but more on the cute side of beauty.

    Cousin Jon is seven namedays old and like any other boy that age wants to become a knight. Though uncle Williams isn't willing to risk his heir out of House so probably keep him home to learn the ropes on how to run their house and get that knight training from Roberts own father most likely.

    Hopefully Uncle Williams gets what he wants from this tournament. House Wendwater is on the rise and the family would like to keep it that way or at least make sure what our house has gained remains. Lords have pushed their luck too far before in the past and maybe it's better to find out where to stop?

    Either way Robert needs to return to the barracks to help prepare the patrol schedule for when the tournament actually starts. So Ser Robert of the Ruby Cloaks started to leave the Red Keep.

    Robert can only be grateful of the opportunities Prince Lucien his friend has provided for House Wendwater and Robert himself. Robert will never forget that.

    (And scene. A little bit more of the Wendwater family and Robert. Tolls making Robert some money and influence along with his rank and friendship with Lucien his Uncle Williams is coming to the tournament to see if more opportunities are here. After all people always need wood for either building peace time or wood for build up for war. Hope you guys enjoy.)
     
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    • So when is it that Lady Jeyne comes to kings landing again? i want to clear out the city of the gangs before then or at least a lot of them
     
    The Dragons that have Come Part 1
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    • The Dragons that have Come Part 1:

    You looked at the Dragon Eggs that were hot to the touch, for most people, in hot coals and steaming water. It was scalding, in the pot, that was taken away.

    The Three Eggs were all from Dreamfyre's brood, of the thirty that were nearly brought into the world, but they were not entirely there… Some of the eggs had to be moved, some to Dragonstone, while others were… locked away, hidden.

    It only added to the depression the Dragon was feeling when you were escorted by your brothers and the Dragonkeepers.

    You looked at the three of them with a smile. "Alright, remember what I told you, it requires heat, time, and energy."

    "But what does that even mean?" Aegon asked as he sat down, looking at the Dragon egg in front of him. "They just hatch if we touch them?"

    The Dragon keeper then spoke, of course, in Valyrian. "The Dragon only hatches when the bond is forged. Dragons are creatures, powerful creatures, but they are still highly intelligent beings, capable of emotion and thought, and instinct. They require many things. Constant care, training, and discipline, as well as the Rider being of sound mind."

    You looked to your brothers. "Yeah… what he said."

    The Dragon Keeper was not amused by your nonchalance. "It would be wise to heed us. Dragons are more dangerous than wolves."

    You nodded. "Indeed. And while you lock them up, they grow weaker and less able to be a threat."

    The Dragon keeper realized that you were not happy with him. "The King wishes to keep the Dragons…"

    "Under control, docile and weak. You're certainly doing a good job of it." You then took a breath, as you finally worked up the courage to grab the eggs. "We're doing this outside."

    "That is not wise." The Dragon keeper said. "The Dragons realize what will happen, and they will try to break free."

    "Yes. That is the point. The Dragon pit can survive them wishing one thing."

    "What are you talking about?" Viserys asked as you handed him an egg then Jaehaerys and Aegon.

    "Something important." You stated. "If you want this done, we will have to do it outside."

    As you led them out, you saw the Dragon keepers gather, with their Dragon Glass daggers ready to wield. They were ready to prevent another death… of themselves or you and your brothers. But you were not afraid.

    You couldn't be.

    As you got out of the dark pit, you could see the Dragons gathering, coming forward towards you and your brothers. They were watching you… You may not understand them like you did Grey Ghost, but you knew they were waiting for something.

    As the three brothers stopped, you then realized what was happening… "Get Ready." You said as you heard the thumping of wings. It was the Grey Ghost.

    He arrived with a thunderous landing, blasting a huge gust of wind, nearly knocking you down as you walked forward. He bowed his head, and you scratched his scales. He made a humming sound that sounded like a volcano… right before an eruption. A common sign on the southern side of Dragonstone, where the wild dragons used to call home.

    "Help me." You whispered.

    And the Ghost opened his mouth, and you realized what he was asking. "Aegon… come here." Your frailest brother coughed before he obeyed your order, and he saw the flame billowing from inside the mouth of the Large Dragon.

    "What are you-" Your brother was terrified at seeing the razor-sharp teeth and flame coming from its mouth.

    "Do you trust me?" You asked as you placed both of your hands on his shoulders. "Because right now, if you do not trust me, and trust that egg in your hand? You will die."

    Aegon was silent… He nodded his head. "I trust you."

    You then made him hold his hands out. "Whatever you do… Don't let go."

    Aegon nodded. "DRACARYS!" You shouted, and Grey Ghost obeyed.

    Aegon screamed when flame erupted from the mouth of the Dragon. But then you saw the egg doing what you knew it was going to do… When there was a bond and trust is formed. You had long read that the Valyrians, when hatching an egg, placed it in the crib of the child, to use the natural warms to coax it out of the eggs.

    But Daemon found a very small fragment in the Citadel when he was being treated for his injuries. Death by Fire is the Purest Death… but he thought it was a mistranslation. A translation of an older source. Because Death and Birth were near the same word.

    The Fire absorbed into the egg, protecting your brother from much of the heat that would have otherwise killed him. Though his white hair had singes and his shirt had scorch marks.

    But as the stream stopped… you saw the cracks form, the egg losing integrity.

    Then the egg hatched. The little black dragon broke free, and let out a sound of life.

    It gave cute yellow eyes to Aegon, who could only stare at it with intense focus, fear, and then… relief.

    You then saw Aegon then fall backward, onto his backside, as the little dragon nuzzled his still smoking shirt. He was lost for words. He could only stare at the small dragon he had trusted with his life that had now joined him.

    You then turned to your other brothers with a smile. "Who's next?
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    You were tired from the Dragon Hatching.

    As you wandered the Keep, you found yourself moving ever towards:

    []The King and his Court: It seems he was hosting a small council meeting. And you just waltzed right in like you owned the place. In fact, he seemed relieved that you were there.

    []The Princess and the Queen: Rhaeynera and Alicent were with Queen Aemma doing more… ladies like stuff. Though they seemed to welcome your company. As you looked at the Queen's pregnant form, you could only think back to your mother… and all the children the Queen had lost.

    []The Strong And the Weak: The Strong Brothers are in court, chatting and being otherwise… notable. Though you couldn't help but look at Larys with investigative glares. He was not… friendly. Mushroom was there too… being picked on.

    []Mothers and Father's and Destiny: Mother and father were in their little room, and they had been working to get little Shara to sleep. But she kept wailing until you arrived.

    []The Orange and the Ruby: Good ole Aegor is trying to get your attention, him and his brothers. Maybe if you ignore him, he would go away?

    AN: Enjoy.
     
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    • Magoose said:
    Well it isn't going to fully be the tornament.

    and it will be entierly up to me about what I want to do.
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    Whatever you will do I am sure it will be fun, I cant wait for the shenannigans. And Lucien army of fangirls, say what you want about the toddlers but they are pure in their fangirling, the older ones? Not so much, you never know who its the enemy being the pretty face.
     
    Aegon trusts us but good god that kid just lost years of his life with that trick. Next time Aegon gets asked that question his mind is going to have some intense flashbacks
     
    WOW, Lucien sure doesnt joke around... Nice to see what kind of rumours are going to be spread about this, Mushroom is going to have a field day.

    Daemon is lucky that Lucien didnt the same with the twins, I can almost see him balding early if that happened.

    About the options:

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    []The Princess and the Queen: Rhaeynera and Alicent were with Queen Aemma doing more… ladies like stuff. Though they seemed to welcome your company. As you looked at the Queen's pregnant form, you could only think back to your mother… and all the children the Queen had lost.
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    I kind want to pick the Queen, she is Lucien Aunt by marriage to Viserys and his cousin by her Mother Princess Daella. She is basicaly the only family member Lucien didnt speak so far with the exception of the River Brothers.
     
    [X]The King and his Court: It seems he was hosting a small council meeting. And you just waltzed right in like you owned the place. In fact, he seemed relieved that you were there.

    Will you update the current state of the city watch?
     
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    I am almost sure this wont win but lets go

    [X]The Princess and the Queen: Rhaeynera and Alicent were with Queen Aemma doing more… ladies like stuff. Though they seemed to welcome your company. As you looked at the Queen's pregnant form, you could only think back to your mother… and all the children the Queen had lost.
     
    [X]The King and his Court: It seems he was hosting a small council meeting. And you just waltzed right in like you owned the place. In fact, he seemed relieved that you were there.
     
    [X]The Princess and the Queen: Rhaeynera and Alicent were with Queen Aemma doing more… ladies like stuff. Though they seemed to welcome your company. As you looked at the Queen's pregnant form, you could only think back to your mother… and all the children the Queen had lost.
     
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