The Legacy

Part 39

"Are you ready?" Oberyn's voice low and in her ear as they stood finished getting dressed. "After tonight there is no turning back" Viserra stood over the open chest that contained her egg. Her hands gripped the sides of and Oberyn noticed the tension in her fingertips.

"No pressure" she laughed but the tremble in her voice gave her away. Oberyn now stood in front of her his hand covering hers.

"Breathe" Oberyn brushed a lock of sliver and black hair behind her ear as he looked into her eyes. His left hand still resting on her hip and the other softly on the side of her neck.

The apartment they had shared was nearly empty, and what remained was currently packed away. Viserra and Oberyn waited on Ascar to return to take Viserra's egg and the last of their personal items on board. Until then, she cradled it in her arms like any mother did. 

"Breathe" Oberyn repeated. "It is almost over"

"Then why does it feel like it's just the start?" Viserra's violet eyes met his rich brown ones. 

"Because it is" Oberyn used his free hand to place on her waist and pulled her in. With the other he cupped her face. "Like a chapter of a book. It has to end so that a new one can begin."

"What if this is all a mistake?" Viserra didn't bother hiding her fear. Not from Oberyn. She had trusted him fully after their conversation. In that confession a weight seemed to have lifted and the overwhelming sense of anxiety had lessened. "What if-"

"Viserra" Oberyn interrupted her sensing her doubt crept in. "It will all work as it should."

"What if we go to Dorne and wait for a few more weeks?"

"We cannot, love" Oberyn said calmly. "We have to move forward. It will be what it is"

"That isn't reassuring" she scoffed. 

"It wasn't meant to be" Oberyn's thumb grazed her cheek and smiled. "After tonight everything will be different. The world will shift in one direction or the other."

"Still not helping" Viserra hugged her egg tighter. 

"What do you fear?" Oberyn asked gently. "What is the worst that could happen?"

"More people that I care about could die, and not just a quick death. A painful one." She answered earnestly her eyes wide and anxious. "You could die".

"Then I will die and you will avenge me" he said with a smirk. Viserra opened her mouth but he continued. "I have lived a full life Viserra, I have seen the darkest corners of the world. I have known love and heartache. I have raised 8 beautiful daughters. I have very little regrets. If it is my time to die, know that I am not afraid". He looked deeply into the violet eyes he always searched for. He had lived a great and adventurous life. One filled with things of stories and myths. He was not afraid to die. "Know that meeting you, loving you..." Oberyn rested his forehead on hers "Is the reason I would die a happy man."

"Oberyn..." her voice cracked. "I have lost so many already... but to lose you"

"If I die, do not be afraid ñuha zaldrīzes. I will find you again in the next life and in the next one." Oberyn embraced her tighter. "My death would not be the end for us. Our souls are intertwined and you and I are too stubborn to let each other go." Viserra gave a small laugh as an escaped tear ran down her cheek. Oberyn leaned down meeting her lips. He gave his heart to her in that kiss. When they broke their kiss Viserra looked up at him.

"You are the reason I am breathing here and now" Viserra looked at the man she loved. "You gave me life in more ways than one Oberyn."

"A life without you isn't a life fully lived" Oberyn smiled. "Even if you threaten to kill me more than you tell me you love me" he laughed. 

"The only reason I have not killed you is because not only would life become unbearably boring, but I would lose my closest friend" she laughed. 

"I'm glad I keep life entertaining for you" he laughed. "The day life becomes boring with me, you have my permission to kill me" The two stood in each other's embrace with the opalescent egg in between them. 

"I'm still worried" she said allowing the vulnerability to show. 

"It is natural, but it will pass." Oberyn kissed the top of her head just as a knock at the door caught their attention. 

Ascar came in to report the loading of the ship, everything should be on the ship by the time they reach the dock. Taking this cue. Oberyn had lifted the ornate chest lid and Viserra delicately placed her egg inside. He closed it tightly and stepped to the side allowing Ascar through.

"Guard it with your life" Oberyn warned. The Dornish man nodded to both Oberyn and Viserra and took his leave. 

"We should go" Viserra said any evidence of fear or doubt gone from her. It amazed him how easily her demeanor changed. The woman filled with doubt and fear was gone. And in her place was the woman who could rule the world. 

Oberyn took her hand in his and they both began the walk to the Tower of the Hand. This last walk was a leisurely stroll. They were not in any rush and just enjoyed what city had to offer. Moments seemed like seconds as they stood in front of Tywin's door. 

"Ready?" Oberyn asked and Viserra looked at the door that was once acted as her home. A place that was filled with those she loved. A reminder of those that were gone. She felt how grief was quickly replaced with fury. One of the people responsible stood behind that door. The man that gave her home to the man who betrayed Robb and the North. Man she had trusted. 

Roose Bolton was given her home as a reward for betraying her brother. Roose Bolton currently occupied her home.

Home. 

That is what everything was for. 

She wanted to go home. By any means necessary she would walk through the gates of Winterfell again. 

Viserra wrapped her hands around Oberyn's neck. The kiss was deep and teasing. It was filled with passion and excitement. It was like living fire. Viserra was eager once again.

"Ziry iksos jēda naejot pryjagon ñuha peldio" Viserra's smile poisonous as Oberyn smirk in return and knocked on the door. 

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High Valyrian to Common Tongue

 ñuha zaldrīzes-my dragon

Ziry iksos jēda naejot pryjagon ñuha peldio - It's time to strike my viper