𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝...

Chapter Forty Six

Me and Visenya flew for a day to reach Dragonstone as fast as we could and we did. After we landed our dragons on the Dragonmont and hastened to find my mother, the Queen.

We entered the Great Hall and saw her with some lords and guards. When she turned after they announced our arrival she ran to me and embraced me in her arms. I wanted to cry and weep over my dead brother on my mother's shoulders but there were too many eyes watching and will be judging the heir to the Iron Throne, crying. So I held back and held my mother tightly. "They will pay for his death, your Grace," I said as I pulled back and she examined me for any injuries, acting like a true mother. "Yes, they will... heavily" Visenya spoke coldly as she went and saw the Painted Table. "I have collected the support of the whole Northmen great Houses and honourable houses, not only the Starks. Jace gained the support of Arryn, Borrell, Manderly, and Sunderland. So now we have the North, the Vale, and some of the Crownlands... any news from the Riverlands?" Visenya asks as she takes some miniature models and sets them on the Painted Table. "King consort, Daemon, has conquered Harrenhal without bloodshed and led the Blacks to victory with his dragon, Caraxes. We except a few fights with some Green supporters near Stone Hedge but after that... the Riverlands are our, Princess" Lord Bartimos stated, looking between her and the Queen. Visenya breathed heavily and then turned to my mother, "I am going to join Daemon in the Riverlands, your Grace" she stated and my mother was not happy with that. The Queen looked over Ser Erryk Cargyll and signalled him that she wished to be private with her family. After that, there was no one around Painted Table but me, Visenya, her sworn guards, and the Queen.

"I cannot risk it, Visenya" my mother stated firmly, "I just lost my baby... I-I cannot lose you!" she hissed as she tried to make Vee look at her. "You will lose so much more if you do not let me go... this is my duty, as your sword! Use me and you will win the war!" Visenya were frustrated. "We are not at war y-" my mother was interrupted by her, "YES WE ARE I-... killing your sweet boy was an act of war on their behalf, they started this. We cannot stand still and let them get away with it" Visenya shouts but then restrain herself. "We also cannot start burning cities to the ground Vee! I know you and that's why I know that this is your plan" my mother stressed and Visenya sighed looking back at her niece. "I know but I will not do that. I want you on the throne and with a Kingdom that still adores their Queen so burning cities and capitals will not achieve that... all I am asking is to let me join Daemon on his battles to win the lands and lords of the Riverlands. I need something to release my anger or I'll go mad. I promise I will not do something that will risk our work" Visenya puts her head on my mother's shoulder as a sign of comfort and my mother holds her tight. "Okay, but I do not want to grieve someone else, please... I forbid you from dying" my mom chuckles sadly when Vee pulls back. "I have one promise I should fulfil before going to hell... until then, okay" she glances at me and I remember her promise to avenge Luke's death and I smile.

Visenya's POV:

I pulled Rhaenyra back to my chest after she blessed my plan for going to the Riverlands but then we were interrupted. "Your Grace? I apologize for being so forward and asking you to please let us go with Princess Visenya. We are her sword guards and friends... we know how to fight. If we ask her she will refuse out of concern for us but it'll be good if someone other than your husband keeps an eye on her" Matthew came forward and spoke. "No no. This is war, not yours to fight. We fight with swords and dragons not with guns and missiles!" I refused immediately. "Your wars are ours. Your family has been nothing but kind and welcoming, we owe them this and we cannot leave you alone" Alexander added and affirmed. "You do not owe us anything and he is right Vee. if you want to go to the Riverlands, you must take them with you" Rhaenrya commanded and I sighed, finally agreeing. "Not on my dragons though, I need them prepared to fight at any time and I cannot worry for you guys on top of them." I affirmed. "Okay then, we will leave now by ship and then on horseback to Harrenhal. Excuse us, Your Grace" James said as he bowed his head and left.