The Serpent's Fangs (Aemond x oc)

Chapter 14

Visenya had to trust her life to Arrax, that was all she could do as her eyes struggled to stay open in the heavy rain. Even worse the sound of thunder and wind that surrounded her were enough to deafened her against any and all threat that may be looming near.

'Eglikta.' (Higher) At her command, Arrax rose higher into the clouds as he flew further and further from Storm's End.

Visenya had not bothered glancing back towards the Prince nor his dragon as they left the Baratheon's and now that they were in the sky while being practically blinded, the Princess cursed her own lack of judgement.

Thunder rumbled through the clouds and Visenya felt the back of her neck stand to attention at the feeling of being watched. Alarmed, she turned though no matter where she looked, the human eyes failed to see what was lurking behind the storms.

Under the fear that clutched her heart, she felt her anger bubbling low within her chest.

Visenya hated being vulnerable, she loathed the feeling of helplessness as it gripped tightly around her heart. If this were just a fight between the Princess and the Prince, there would at least be a chance of her claiming victory but with that giant beast at hand against Arrax, she stood no chance.

The beast groaned, letting out a roar as he continued to pierce through the clouds and that was when she felt it, the low rumble that came from above.

Looking upwards the sky flashed as lightning struck near, illuminating the outline of the Queen of Dragons as it soared above her with ease. Mere the size of its head had covered Arrax's whole body. Within a flash, the dragon was already out of her sight.

Heart beating in her ears Visenya looked around her before a frightened yell burst through her throat when Vhagar appeared before them, charging straight for her head and ducking instinctively Arrax screeched as he dived down to avoid the bigger beast.

'Gida Arrax!' (Calm, Arrax!) She yelled, the faint sound of deep, sadistic laughter ringing in her ears through the rain.

Vhagar had turned to chase them once more and this time, Arrax understood what Visenya wanted without her even having to speak. The smaller dragon flew downwards, letting the gravity increase his speed as Vhagar snapped her jaws near his tail.

Aemond's laughter only fueled her even harder as Visenya leaned towards the left, Arrax making a sharp turn just as the bigger beast had leaned forward with its claws in an attempt to capture the two.

She turned back and faintly, Visenya could see the outline of the Prince seated on Vhagar's back, smiling at her frighted expression. The Princess twirled the reins around her arms.

'Palegon, sir!' (Turn now!) Visenya yelled above the storm and Arrax immediately turned into the mountains of rocks that have been separated from the mainland.

The smaller dragon pulled his wings tightly to his sides as he drove through the crack, leaving Vhagar roaring behind as the bigger beast was forced to a stop at the small entrance. She turned, panting as Vhagar flew forward above the rocks, her shadow casting over the ocean.

'Ao enkagon iā gēlȳn!' (You owe a debt) Aemond shouted above the whirling wind and with a startled yell Visenya fell forward, elbow hitting the spikes on Arrax's back as the dragon suddenly let out an angered screech, shaking his head as he flew higher towards the rock's exit. 'Riña!'

'Daor, Arrax, dohaeragon nyke!' (No, Arrax, Serve me!) The Princess yelled but her dragon was no longer listening as it flew back into the opened sky. Visenya tightened the hold on her reins, pulling back harshly and Arrax merely thrusts his head back in return, almost making her lose her balance and fall off of his back. With a startled cry she grabbed onto his spikes, holding herself in her seat.

'No!' She screamed as Vhagar came into view but the damage was already done.

Arrax roared, opening his jaws wide before firing in the Queen's face as he flew by. The bigger beast let out a cry, the air shaking around them as she turned away from the fire. and before Vhagar could recover, Arrax was already flying back down towards the sea, seeking cover for the rage that is to follow.

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'No, Vhagar, no!' Aemond yelled, no longer amused as his voice no longer reached his dragon. The beast soared after it's own kind, this time out for blood.

The Prince's breath came out in short, panicked pants as he pulled on the reins, eyes flickering up just in time to see the Princess once again disappearing between the cracks of rocks though this time, Vhagar paid it no mine.

Opening her mouth the dragon breathed out fire, the rocks before her crumbling down at the impact as she flew towards it with her wings outstretched, breaking everything in her path.

Aemond was forced to flattened himself on her back as bits of rocks came flying from all directions though his eyes snapped opened once more at the sound of a familiar screech.

The prince looked down, heart racing as he spotted the smaller dragon racing through the falling debris, avoiding any hits with the Princess still crouched on his back.

He could not lose her.

Just as the thought entered his mind Vhagar roared in response and drove down towards the two, jaws already snapping at the air.

'Calm Vhagar, serve me!'

The beast missed the Princess by an inch, the smaller dragon making a sharp turn for the sky and Vhagar pursued the hunt with determination. Letting out a yell as the ropes started to burn and scratch against his skin, Aemond continued to pull with all his might, desperate to regain control of his dragon only to be thrown against his seat with she suddenly turned, eyes never leaving the smaller beast.

His eyes widened as Vhagar's mouth opened, casting fire towards the Princess and Arrax was too late in avoiding the attack. His tail burned, scales melting off of the skin and the slight falter in his flight was all that the Queen needed.

'Vhagar!' Aemond cried just as he saw the dragon's mouth devoured the little beast whole.

The sickening screeched would haunt him for days as Vhagar's jaws clamped shut on the other, silencing the storms once more. Just by being on his back Aemond could feel the crunch as Vhagar's teeth clamped down on the smaller dragon. He looked back, eye wide at the sight of a dismembered dragon falling into the sea.

It was like a hand had reached into his chest and tightened its hold on its heart as his eyes surveyed the ocean's surface, eye stinging from the continuous hit of rain though he could not tear his gaze away from the spot of murky red on the water.

Princess Visenya was no where to be seen.