House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men-Chapter 401: Unforeseen Danger

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(Third Person POV)

Drakken walked into the throne room, a neutral look on his face, when he saw that Jaehaerys was sitting on the Iron Throne with Astorias on his lap.

He stopped and stared at this for a couple of seconds, watching his daughter looking at her grandfather with a smile on her face as she waved her hands around, as if she was telling him something. Jaehaerys was simply nodding, listening attentively, taking in the information that the girl gave him.

Drakken’s eyes narrowed slightly as he saw this, not knowing what to make of the situation.

That is when Jaehaerys noticed him, "Oh, Drakken." He said as he cleared his throat, "Astorias was here telling me of the time you took her to fly on the Storm Beast."

"Hm." Drakken said, "Is that so?"

Astorias looked at Drakken, "Papa!" She said, "I tell old man bout Ammaria, how she goes boom in the sky."

"Is that what you’re doing, hm?" Drakken tilted his head

"I cannot believe that her speech is this advanced, Vaella’s too." Jaehaerys said as Astorias simply smiled, "It is amazing....."

"Well, she is my daughter." Drakken said, "And a Demi-God, after all."

"Hm....that may be true." Jaehaerys said

"Tell me, daughter." Drakken took a step forward, "Do you like the old man?"

"Hm?" Astorias said, "Mama says he’s her papa."

"That, he is." Drakken said

"I like him. He’s old." Astorias smacked the King on his chest, "His dragon is not fun, though."

"Vermithor is a serious beast." Jaehaerys said, "Perhaps flying on Meleys with your aunt will be better? She is full of youth and spirit."

"Tell me, Jaehaerys." Drakken said, "Will you use my daughter as your shield when the time comes? When I have to take your life?"

Jaehaerys’s face hardened, "Hm....." he said, "I never once thought of that."

"Well....." Drakken began to pace around, "You did give me Maegelle in hopes of saving yourself and the realm. The same with Saera. As a result, you have two granddaughters with my blood, and another grandchild on the way. So tell me, what do you feel about that?"

"I would rather not speak about this in front of the child." Jaehaerys said, "Say what you will about me, think what you will about me, but she is my granddaughter still. She is of Targaryen blood, therefore.....she is my kin. I do not intend on using her....or harming her...."

Drakken stopped and smirked slightly, "So you say you aren’t like me.....?"

"I admit." Jaehaerys said, "You aren’t the ideal symbol of morality. But even you won’t hurt children, nor will you use them to your benefit."

"Well, I don’t know about hurting them..." Drakken said, "But using them? Perhaps....."

"Even your own?" Jaehaerys asked

"Hm, we’ll find out, won’t we?" Drakken said

"What are you talking about?" Astorias asked, "Papa???"

"Nothing." Drakken said as he offered his arms, "Come, my girl. Why bother with this geezer? Come to your papa."

Astorias jumped out of Jaehaerys’s lap and ran towards Drakken, "Hehehe!" She said as she jumped into his arms, "Papa!"

Drakken caught her as she hugged him tightly, "Don’t get too warmed up with them, Jaehaerys." He told the King with a smirk, "My children, the Children of Drakken...they are fated to lay everything to ruin....even your House. In the future, you will have to oppose this little one."

"Hm." Jaehaerys said, "On a different note, I have to mention that there are some Noble Houses that wish to speak to you."

"What for?" Drakken asked

"Considering that you warred against the Faith...." Jaehaerys said, "They wish to speak to the Head of House Drakkengard, the one who controls the Duskguard, and the God the Trinity worships."

"Hm..." Drakken said as Astorias looked up at him with a smile, "Is that so?"

"Some are in the Red Keep as we speak." Jaehaerys said, "I want to know if you are willing to speak to them. Not only that, an envoy of House Stark has just arrived, seeking to discuss the situation with Viserra."

"There is no situation with Viserra." Drakken said, "She is mine to do with as I see fit."

"That may be so....." Jaehaerys said, "But even so, they are here."

Drakken turned around, "We’ll speak later, Jaehaerys." He said, "Go and see your other granddaughter."

"I am giving you permission."

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"Where is Mama Saera?" Riktor said with a frown, "Mother told me I have to apologize."

He was speaking to Sylas who was leaning on the window, looking outside.

"Oh, her?" Sylas said as he looked at his brother, "She is with Mama Maegelle and Princess Alyssa. They’re moving about quite alot."

"Hm...." Riktor said, "Is that so?"

"Where’s Mother?" Sylas asked, "I thought she was with you."

"I don’t know." Riktor shrugged, "She just left. Maybe she’s with Father."

"Probably." Sylas said, "I saw Father walking out of the Throne Room, carrying Astorias."

"Right....." Riktor said

"Hey, do you think Father would allow me to marry Princess Daenerys?" Sylas asked

"Huh?" Riktor asked, "How should I know?"

Sylas shrugged, "Just a question."

"You know he doesn’t like the Targaryens that much, right?" Riktor asked

"Why did he marry two of them then?" Sylas asked, "Have you seen the way he looks at Mama Maegelle?"

"Yea, I know." Riktor said, "That is different."

"How different?" Sylas asked, "I’m geniunely curious."

"You know what, I don’t know." Riktor crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing, just watching the sky." Sylas said, "When Leonydas is big enough to fly, I will soar him in the skies. Why did you want Brutus to not fly? That was stupid."

"I don’t really care." Riktor said, "He’s strong."

"Yea, honestly....." Sylas said

As they stood there, in a brief moment of silence, they were approached by a woman who was wearing a brown dress. She had dark brown hair and green eyes, had a slim yet curvaceous figure and had fair skin.

"My, my." the woman said with a smile, "And who might you handsome boys be?"

Sylas looked up to see the woman, "Hm?"

Riktor looked at her with a serious look, "We are Lord Drakken’s sons." He said, "I am Riktor, this is Sylas. Who might you be?"

The woman smiled as she crouched down, "My name is Jeyne Penrose...." She said softly, "You have quite beautiful eyes. Say..."

"Would you like to keep me company?"

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