Power is Everything || ASOIAF x HxH

The Knight of the Laughing Tree

"What a sorry excuse for a keep!" Aerys shouted as he walked the grounds. Lord Whent walked behind him with his head low to the ground sweat pouring off his face.

"Indeed your Grace it cannot even compare to your own!" He said as politely and apologetically as he could, he had dreaded the moment he saw the King enter Harrenhal, if he was displeased for any reason he could end up losing his castle and maybe even his life.

"My ancestor was right to burn this place, though it seemed he left the job half finished," Aerys stated Lord Whent felt his heart start to beat out of his chest at the King's words, he was sweating through his doublet and felt very close to falling unconscious.

"Father it is a surprise to see you."

A voice said from behind them, they both turned and saw Rhaegar who was walking side by side with his Kingsguard Arthur Dayne. Lord Whent thought he might cry due to the relief he felt as Rhaegar diverted the King's attention, for a moment he thought he thought that the King might've ended his line on a mere whim.

"I suppose it is a surprise for you Rhaegar." The King said with a scowl as he approached his son.

"What do you mean father?" Rhaegar asked as he formed a mask of confusion on his face.

"Varys told me you were up to no good at this tournament but that man is a worm who believes he can manipulate me, so I decided to check myself," Aerys stated a scowl still present on his face.

"You aren't a traitor are you Rhaegar?" Aerys said as he walked closer to his son. The whole courtyard held its breath as they saw Father and Son stand barely an inch apart.

"I'd never betray you, father," Rhaegar said in a soft voice. However, his words did little to calm the King down and his aura started to leak out of his body.

"Would you please calm down Father," Rhaegar said firmly.

The aura stopped leaking out of the King's body and he stepped back from Rhaegar "Of course you wouldn't betray me you are my son." He said before turning around.

"Where is Lord Silver! He should be here for me, go and bring him to me now!" The King shouted using aura to enhance his voice, the Lords and servants currently in the courtyard all shook with fear.

"There is no need for that, your grace, I am here," Daemon said as he walked into the courtyard, once again people breathed a sigh of relief as they had seen how powerful Daemon was during the Grand Melee and so if they were safe with anyone it would be him.

A smile formed on the king's face as Daemon approached him and kneeled before him "My friend! If you had told me that you were coming to the tournament then I would've joined you." He said with an almost manic grin.

'That's precisely why I didn't tell you.' Daemon thought to himself as he rose from his knees.

"I did not think such an event would interest you, your Grace, had I known I would've informed you," Daemon said with a forced smile. Though it was enough to convince the king who happily clapped Daemon on the shoulders "No matter! I am here now." He said happily as he put his arm around Daemon's shoulder completely ignoring his son.

As they both walked away from the crowd Aerys pulled Daemon closer and whispered to him "I am beset by enemies on all sides Daemon!" He whispered loudly.

"What do you mean your Grace?" Daemon asked with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

Aerys looked around at all the Lords surrounding them in contempt "They are plotting against me, I can feel it..."

He then looked back towards Daemon and squeezed his shoulder "You are the only one I can trust Daemon, like in Duskendale you must help me again and find my enemies for me." He asked though knowing Aerys it was more of a command.