Tied Together With A Smile // Aegon Targaryen

8. Claw Your Eyes Out

''We have continued to enjoy improved customs duties since the settling of the Step stones. And the extent to which we exploit those is contingent on the harbor master's receipts. Of which, um, uh, the, uh, septons have requested half that again for a bronze bust they wish to co... to commission for the, the Festival of the Mother, which I would not recommend." Beesbury said to the council.

'Thank you for that exhaustive accounting, Lord Beesbury." Alicent told him, she sat in Viserys spot. He rarely left his bed and he was in no shape to rule.

''I remind you...'' but the door opened and Alicent turned to the guard.

'' Your guests have arrived, Your Grace.'' Ser Erryk remarked.

''I trust they've been welcomed as befits their station.'' Otto remarked stiffly.

''As you instructed, Lord Hand.'' Erryk agreed.

'' It was my understanding Lord Corlys wished for his grandson Lucerys to succeed him as Lord of the Tides. The boy has been raised most of his life away from Driftmark. He can fly a dragon, yes, but can he command a fleet?'' Grand master Orwyle reminded them.

''Ability does not alter his claim.''

''The Sea Snake has never formally named him as heir, if it comes to that. The crown must choose what is best for the realm.''

'' He is Laenor's son. What grounds could there be...''

''What indeed, Lord Beesbury. What indeed.'' Otto agreed.

''We shall hear Princess Rhaenyra's petition, along with those of the other claimants on the morrow." Alicent told them as she rose up

''But...' Beesbury tried again

''I do beg your pardon, my lords. I must greet our guests." Alicent told them.

''Shall we levy a tax on the sale of new wool?" Alicent rolled her eyes.

''Your Grace... a matter has arisen that requires your attention.'' Erryk said as they left the small council room.

" Whatever it is, Ser Arryk, it'll need to wait." Alicent hissed

''I'm Erryk, Your Grace.''

''Of course. My apologies, ser.'' Alicent agreed. Twins. She hated twins how was she supposed to tell them apart?

''It's about the Prince. There's been a delicate situation in his apartments.''

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''Aegon!" Alicent demanded. Cassie curled up pulling the sheet around herself as aegons ass felt the breeze of the morning.

''What?"

''Your new friends stole Aemonds eye!" Alicent shouted and Cassie spun around laughing before she clamped a hand over her mouth.

''It wasnt me.'' Cassie remarked

''It was your pet!" Alicent hissed. ''Give it back.''

''I dont have it.'' Cassie assured. ''And dont call Rocket a pet he will claw your eyes out... your majesty."

''Get it.'' Alicent demanded. Cassie nodded awkwardly putting on her clothes as Alicent slapped at Aegons face. Cassie glanced back at them. "On today of all days, and you bring this whore into your bed?"

"I'm not a whore." Cassie corrected as she tugged on her boots.

"Mother I love Cassie and she is leaving soon anyways." Aegon murmured. 

"AEGON!" Alicent shouted.

 ''Why? What is it today?'' Aegon asked pulling on his pants.

''You are no son of mine." Alicent hissed marching around the room

''I did not ask for this. I've done everything you've asked me to, and I try so... I try so hard, but it will never be enough for you or father.'' Aegon called after her and Cassie saw all that pain brought back in his eyes again.

"Get Aemonds eye back." Alicent hissed as she stormed out. Cassie looked to Aegon but he silently got ready, refusing to look at her. How could Cassie steal Aegon away, what if he was a crucial variant in this timeline. Then she would have the TVA on her ass and that was never good. Even if she did want to bring him with. 

~ 1/2 hour earlier~

"I am gro-" 

"Shut up or you will blow my cover." Rocket hissed. Rocket slowly pushed open Aemond's door. "Come to papa." Rocket whispered as he climbed up the bed. He reached out for Aemond's eye lid, how to get it out, pull the eyelid open and reach in... Rocket saw a few pieces of fur drifting down to the bed. Aemond huffed out a breath as the fur landed under his nose. Rocket held his breath before reaching out again. Then Aemond sneezed waking up. 

"Hello, I just want your eye." Rocket declared. Aemond tried to move for his blade but groots tree arms extended holding Aemond down to the bed. 

"Why didnt you say that you dumb sap?" Rocket demanded. 

"I am groot."

"Yeah well.." Rocket murmured. "You don't have to make such a stink of things." He told Aemond as Groot covered his mouth so he wouldnt scream. "I just want the gem. You can keep your actual eye." Rocket assured. "I already have a robotic eye what would I do with a real eye? I'm not a psychopath." Rocket assured as he pulled the gem out. "Gross." He remarked shoving it in his pocket. "Alright lets get out of here." Rocket declared climbing on Groots arms and running up to his shoulder. "Now, go now!" Rocket declared as Groot took off down the hall. 

"You little shit!" Aemond shouted jumping out of bed. 

"Alright we gotta go, like now." Rocket declared. 

"Give me the gem." Cassie countered. 

"What gem? I don't like gems." Rocket lied. "Let's go!"

"Give me the fucking gem Rocket." Cassie corrected holding her palm out to him. 

"You are no fun." ROcket muttered pulling it from his pocket. 

"It's wet." Cassie remarked.

"It was in his eye." Rocket reminded her. Cassie dropped it grossed out and Rocket caught it happily. 

"You can't leave." Aegon begged. "Your system your magical voice person wasnt working, remember?" Aegon reminded them. "You don't want to be flying blind."

"I doubt your mother would agree to us staying after Rockets little heist." Cassie countered. 

"It was just begging to be taken!"