HATEFULLY YOURS ~ AEGON/AEMOND TARGARYEN ONE SHOTS

Eye for an eye

Lets take a moment of silence to thank HBO for season 2!! Literally, on my knees. Have you guys seen the trailer? Anyway hope you like it ;) also here is a link for a spotify playlist I made that has some songs that are HOTD themed, that I listen to chek it out if u like 

 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VgFfBuePvMv5fL3ox8nr2?si=88659f2e04934bb6  

anyway- 

''This interminable infighting must cease! All of you! We are family! Now make your apologies and show goodwill to one another. Your father, your grand shire, your king demands it!''

The room fell even more silent than it had been before. It was not every day when the king lost his temper. 

''That is insufficient.'' Alicent spoke with much angst. ''Aemond has been damaged permanently, my king. Goodwill cannot make him whole.''

'' I know Alicent- but I cannot restore his eye!''

''No because it's been taken.'' 

Another moment of silence.

''What would you have me do?'' 

''There is a debt to be paid- I shall have one of her sons eyes in return. ''

''My dear wife...''

''He's your son Viserys. Your blood.'' The Queen Alicent's voice was beginning to break. 

''Do not allow your temper to guide your judjement.''

Without wasting a breath, Alicent turned to ser Criston. 

'' If the king will not seek judgement, the Queen will. Ser Criston, bring me the eye of Lucerys Velaryon.'' 

My half brother, Luce whispered to Rhaenyra, as she turned around in a haste to pull her son behind her. There is nothing more dangerous in this world than a mother's rage, and even at a young age I completely understood the Queen's request. For if it had been my future son or friend or brother, I would have demanded the same. Queen or not.

''He can choose which eye to keep, a privilege he did not grant my son.''

''You will do no such thing.'' Rhaenyre said with much haste, her voice somewhat calm. As ser Criston began to approach, the king demanded he stay his hand. 

''No, you are sworn to me!'' 

'' As your protector, my Queen... '' The knight responded, but he did not move. 

When no one made further comments and everything seemed to be solved, the sick king began his departure after such striking events to his chambers until, Alicent grabbed his blade and threaded across the room. 

'' Alicent stay with the King!'' Viserys yelled, but it was far too late. ''Hold your approach!'' 

She lifted the blade with much ease, but Rhaenyra blocked her with her arms, before she could approach the screaming Luce. 

''You've gone too far-'' Mother said. 

''I? What have I done, but what was expected of me? Forever upholding the kingdom, the family, the law. While you flout all to do as you please-''

''Alicent let her go!''

''Where is duty? Where is sacrifice? It is trampled under your pretty foot again-! And now you take my son's eye? And to even that you feel entitled.'' she began to sob quietly. Until mother whispered ''Exhausting wasn't it? Hiding beneath the cloak of your own righteousness, but now they see you as you are-'' she taunted, just enough to make the Queen finally draw blood , not that I mind. 

Mother's arms were slit, and her blood spilled on the grounds. Just then, the sweet angelic voice ended gasps. ''Do not mourn me, mother. I may have lost an eye-, but I gained a dragon. It was a fair exchange.'' 

Aemonds comment, made Otto Hightower come up with an idea. 

''Sorry for interrupting my queen, but what do you say we finally settle on this matter with a proposal?''

''And what those terms be father?''

Otto has always had a big tongue, so it will be interesting to see what he comes up with, this time-

''I propose we take one of the princesses children as a welcomed guest to live with us until they, are free to depart.''

''A hostage? You want one of my kids as a hostage? There is not the slightest chance in the seven hells I will give you that satisfaction. Father!''

''This matter is out of my hands.'' grandfather expressed with much tier, as he left the room silent.

'' I will agree to such terms as a short term solution, but Aemond will get to pick who stays with us, as he did not get to pick which eye he lost.'' Alicent finally responded with now a calm voice. 

My father Daemon and Rhaenyra and looked at each other, knowing this was the best solution, to avoid further bloodshed, now and in the future. They also knew once they practically sold their kid, they would never get them back.

With some satisfaction, that he had some control over the situation, Aemond said the words. 

'' I choose the girl.'' 

''Brilliant!'' said Otto