Fire of the Sea|1| HOTD

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Dragonestone, 126AC

Landing at Dragonstone and seeing my new home was intimidating. The castle was built directly on top of the mountain of the island. It was a maze of caves on one side where most of the unclaimed dragons, like the cannibel, rest and it's said that the underneath the castle held Vermithor, King Jaehaerys' previous mount.

He's said to be a volatile dragon, most of the unclaimed dragons supposedly were. The castle itself was immaculate, it was the embodiment of the isle of forgotten dragons. As I dismounted Starflame, easily sliding off his side onto solid ground I was no longer sad.

If I was forced to move my entire life here I'd make the most of it. It couldn't be so bad, not if I don't let it. The ship with the others wasn't yet ashore leaving me, Meagor, and Daemon to make our way to the castle. It was a good distance away and completely silent.

Until, "I think Meagor should be your sworn sword, Syra." Daemon voiced from my left. I look to my right to see Meagor, I had only met him hours ago but he seemed fit to be a sworn sword.

"If he's alright with it, I'd be honored to be protected by him. If the need comes, I feel he'd be a great defender."

"You don't have to be so proper with us Syra." Meagor chuckled, "We're your family it's alright to have normal talks."

I stopped walking and laughed a bit. "Sorry, I'm so used to having to be pleasant. Ladies don't usually get to voice opinions in their own words." It's true. I've never been able to be honest about things in Kings Landing. I always had to be courtly. "I'd feel very safe with Meagor being your protecter"

Daemon said, "It'd also give you a chance to bond. You are siblings after all."

"He looks like he'd kill someone if need be, he probably gets that from you." I joked, but I know it's true. Him and Daemon share a likeness in that aspect.

"So it's settled. He'll be knighted once Rhaenyra arrives."

"He doesn't have to be knighted. What if he finds a lady to marry?" I didn't want to be the reason he was out of a marriage if the opportunity presented itself.

"If you so wish." Daemon brushed off. He knew Meagor wouldn't find a lady. He's a bastard with no lands or fortunes. He wanted to be knighted for that's the only things bastards do, but Syra thought he should have more than that.

"He'll be free to marry whomever, and when the time comes he'll be on my small council if he pleases. It'll give him something to look forward to in the future." Meagor was taken aback by what I stated. He'd only met me hours ago, as I said, and I was already promising him a spot on my council when I became queen.

"Don't look so shocked. You're my brother." After everything that's happened I look at him as more of a brother than my younger ones.

Entering Dragonstone I see the amazing architecture, matching the brilliance of the outside. The halls are ginormous and at the end of the main hall you can see the opened doors of the council room. It had a large table with a map of Westeros, lit up by candles, and the Dragonstone throne was a bit further back.

On the glowing table were game pieces, representing each house, on there respective lands. Some had multiple for the amount of men they had. With the north being one of the largest, and the lannisters close behind. I'm guessing this table was used mostly for war strategies.

Once my mother and the rest arrived we were given directions to our chambers from the maids of Dragonstone. Sandra and I, along with Meagor, who of course followed me being my sworn sword now, went off to find my chambers. It was on the far side of the castle looking over the caves and the south side of the sea. If I looked hard enough I thought I saw Kings Landing.

We were pretty close but not that close I believe, I probably just imagined seeing it. With my intrigue of the castle I forgot to introduce Sandra to Meagor. But it seemed like once I came back to reality they'd done that themselves. They were laughing at something the other said, I can see the chemistry between them which made me giggle. The both snapped their heads towards me and looked confused.

"You are already friends? Don't replace me Sandra." I feigned sadness and pouted. "I could never princess, you are the sun to my sky." She over exaggerated knowing I was playing.

Hearing her saying that brought back my conversation with Aemond. I will look for you in the rays of the sun. Ughhh it'd been less than a day and already I was missing him dearly. I hope he feels the same. No I don't. I don't want him to have this aching loneliness. I want him to be happy. I just hope he doesn't forget me. Meagor had left us and it was just Sandra and I.

It took us the rest of daylight to unpack my things. Other maids came in to offer help but Sandra shunned them away saying "She's my lady, and only I will help her!"

Sometimes she's a little territorial over me. I find it quite funny and a little embarrassing, but I know she always means well. She only wants the best for me. She reminds me a lot of the queen Alicent. Oh, another person I miss dearly. When I said my farewells to her and the princess Helena she cried. It broke my heart as well as hers for me to be leaving.

She told me she's keep my chambers as is for when I return. I wish I had that optimism of returning. But I can't bring myself to dream of the future. I have to make the most of the present. We all dined separately that night with the excuse of tiredness. It was the first time in years we'd done that. I could feel Dragonstone breaking this family apart.

Or maybe it was already drifting and this new environment just solidified those fears. Whichever one was true, I didn't like it one bit. Sure I didn't want to see my brothers. The ones who gave me my new scar. But I loved them dearly and feeling a rift happening made me feel horrible.

A/n: tadaaa! We're finally to the gap of years. Giving me the creative liberty to make Veasyra who she'll one day be, a lot of these next chapters will be during the six years. I'm still deciding on a face claim and when to have her change. Also should she claim another dragon? I have an idea on who, but should she just claim one or be a mother of dragons?? I'm open to anything I just want to know y'all's opinion. Anyways I'll leave you with this
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