KING'S LANDING-SMALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
Viserys: Ser Ryam was a strong Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
Rhaenyra is pouring wine into cups as King Viserys and his Small Council are holding a meeting.
Darren: He was ill for some time, Your Grace.
Viserys: He passed in peace, I hope?
Darren: Yes, Your Grace.
Melios: He was found to have passed gently in his sleep. His remains are being prepared by the Silent Sisters
Darren looks across the table where Rhaenyra pours wine into Otto's cup, he notices a disgusted look in Otto's eyes. Darren narrows his eyes glaring towards the Hand.
Meilos: The succeeding Lord Commander Ser Harrold would like to make haste in finding Ser Ryam's replacement on the Kingsguard.
Harrold: Your Grace. My Lords.
Harrold is standing at the side of the Council table
Harrold: The Kingsguard must soon be restored to its full complement of seven. With the help of Lord Darren, I've invited a number of fine candidates to court.
Darren: All has passed fait trails.
The doors swings open and Corlys marches into the room as all eyes moves towards him.
Corlys: Four ships have now been lost. The last one was flying my banner. The Stepstones have now grown into a configuration, yet you sit here and dither about court business.
Otto: If you've something to discuss, Lord Corlys-----
Corlys: I want to know what is to be done about my ships and my men.
Otto: The Crown will compensation you for your ship and crew and make an offering to the men's familis.
Corlys: I don't want compensation. I want to seize the Stepstones by force and burn out the Crabfeeder.
Viserys: I am not prepared to start a war with the Free Cities.
Corlys: These pirates are not the Free Cities.
Viserys: Who do you think provides them with their ships and tender?
Darren: That's what my scouts informs me.
Lyman: In all of its history, my lord, the Seven Kingdoms have never entered open war with the Free Cities. Were that to happen, the losses would be incalculable.
Corlys: What reason does the Crabfeeder have to fear us? The King's own brother has been allowed to seize Dragonstone and fortify it with an army of his gold cloaks. Daemon has squatted there for over half a year without even a protest from the Crown.
Otto: I'll caution you, Lord Corlys, a seat at the King's table does make you his equal.
Viserys: I have acted, Corlys. I;ve sent envoys to Pentos and Volantis to see if we might find common cause.
Darren: I have over 500 men at the ready. The Stepstones will be settled.......in time.
Rhaenyra: You have draonriders, father
All eyes in the room moves towards her and stares at her.
Rhaenyra: Send us.
Viserys glances towards Darren who shakes his head; arms folded.
Darren: It's not that simple, Princess.
Rhaenyra: It would be a show of force. One look at the Flaming Sword could send the Crabfeeder running with his tail tucked between his legs
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House of Slayers
Fanfiction172 years before the birth of Aelor and Daenerys Targaryen, the story unfolds showing the truth of the downfall of House Gaston Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower found someone they both wanted but they didn't want to share HER
