Burn Together ❖ Daemon Targaryen

Chapter 43

" ... Smoke burned from Blackwater Bay as far as King's Landing. Vermax, Grey Ghost, Silverwing and Moondancer flew above the Triarchy ships, burning them into splinters, whilst Lord Corlys Velaryon and his son Alyn led the Velaryon fleet in a war of skill on the water ... "

" ... Survivors said the cries of the babes Joffrey, Aegon and Rhaegar could be heard above deck, even amongst the screaming and shouting of a war. The three children had been sailed straight into a trap and their siblings and cousins were risking their lives to save them ... "

" ... There had been a fourth dragon present. Survivors did not recognise the beast above, nor see its rider, who joined the fight to help defeat the Triarchy ... "

" ... The dragons and their riders could not all avoid the slaughter down below. Vaelon's arm was pierced, making the young Prince scream, yet he continued to protect his brothers even as blood poured from his side. Stormcloud would never fly again after the arrow pierced his scales. The dragon was barely big enough for Aegon to ride, and he fell lower and lower towards the water with every bit of effort it took to save his rider. Prince Jacaerys had flown to help, taking Aegon, but flying straight into a trap set by the Triarchy. Vermax's screech echoed over the Bay as an arrow pierced his side, and when the next one went through his neck the dragon was lost and he, Prince Jacaerys and Prince Aegon tumbled towards the sea ... "

While Rhaenyra focused on establishing herself in the Red Keep, Eleana and Vaelon had been circling King's Landing and over to Dragonstone on their dragons to keep an eye out for Vhagar or any of the Greens in case they had the same plan to move while the Blacks were away in King's Landing.

Towards the end of the day Rhaenyra's first small council meeting in the Red Keep was interrupted, by the doors bursting open, and in came Eleana, panting heavily.

Her small eyes were wide with panic, concerning everyone. Ignoring all formalities, the young girl suddenly cried, "Triarchy ships! Vaelon and I were patrolling around Blackwater Bay, and we saw the ships for Pentos in the distance being attacked by Triarchy ships.  They've found Joff, Aegon and Rhaegar's!"

Immediately, Rhaellanne, Rhaenyra, Daemon, and Bennard were panicked. "Where's Vaelon?"

"Fighting them" she explained quickly "He sent me back to tell you. What do we do?!"

Her worry was understandable, and Rhaellanne felt just as terrified. However, before she could answer, Jacaerys got up and exclaimed "I'm going!"

Every head in the room whipped around to him. "Jace, it is too dangerous!"

The young man shook his head and started to walk towards the door. "I don't care! I have to go! I'll take Vermax and deal with them!"

Rhaenyra grit her teeth. "Jace, as your Queen, I forbid you-!"

"-I LOST LUKE!" he suddenly bellowed and the room fell silent. "LUKE DIED AND I WASN'T THERE! I WILL NOT LET JOFFREY OR AEGON OR RHAEGAR DIE LIKE HE DID!"

Everyone felt for the poor boy, whose anger was overwhelming. Rhaenyra felt awful that her son felt so responsible, and she didn't know what to do about it. However, it was clear that he would not be talked out of this.