The candle lights flicker as the maids place food and plates around us. I acrossed form the empty spot my chair will be sat. Maegor picks at his food taking little bits of chicken.
"Maegor do not pick. " I say pointing to his food with my fork. He Huffs then take a larger bite. My mother looks at me with anger and I roll my eyes.
" Viserra, we Prey before we eat or have you been with those savages to long." She says giving me and Maegor a look.
" Well mother not everyone prey to the gods every second of everyday. So no Maegor eat." I look at maegor who who keeps eating.
The door opens my mother pushes her chair back and stands. I push my chair and stands everyone following. I look around the table my Nrya to my right and My mother and sibling to me left the only thing missing is my twin sister Visenya. Her and James had to leave earlier cause Jmaes had family matter with his brother. I turn and see my father behind hauled in my four guard on a chair. They walk around the table and we all sit back down.
" How good it is to see you all tonight. Together. " It silent as we look around.
" Prey before we begin ?" My mother asks taking my father hand.
" Yes." He says weakly. I fold my hands together and hold then on the table. Both Cregan and maegor look at me confused.
" May the mother smile down on this gathering with love. May the smith med the bonds that have be broken for far to long and to Vaemond Velaryon, May the gods give him rest. " I smile and look up at Deamon who is laugh and smiling as well.
" This is an occasion of celebration, It seems. My grand sons, Jace and Luke, will marry there cousins Rheana and Baela. Further Strengthening the bond between our houses. A toast to the young Princes and the betrothed." My father raises his glass.
" Hear, hear " Daemon and Cregan say.
" Good good Jace your finally beagle to lay with a women." I hear Aegon say next to me.
" Aegon you say one more word and I will gut you." I say calmly drinking my wine. The wine here is much different thing the ale in the north is.. Plain.
" Let us toast as well to prince lucerys the future Lord of the Tides." My father says Taking a sip of him wine.
" Hear, Hear." I say smiling at Luke.
" You do know how the act is done. I assume ? At least in principal. Where to put the c-" I tense my jaw and take another sip much longer and drawn out.
" AEGON." I yell drawing everyone's attention.
" Calm little sister I'm just making sure our Nephew here can please his wife." Aegon laughs.
" It both gladdens my heart and fills me with sorrow to see these faces around the table. The faces most dear to me in all the world... yet grown so distant from each other... in the years past." My father unclick his mask shaklee taking it off.
"My own face... is no longer a handsome one... if indeed it ever was. But tonight... I wish you to see me... as I am. Not just a king... but your father. Your brother. Your husband... and your grand sire. Who may not, it seems... walk for much longer among you." He looks around at each of us. My face goes sad looking at my fathers face his left eyes gone and the space empty and dark. His left cheek gone and open to his mouth. His muscles out in the open.
"Let us no longer hold ill feelings in our hearts. The crown cannot stand strong if the House of the Dragon remains divided. But set aside your grievances.If not for the sake of the crown... then for the sake of this old man who loves you all so dearly." A single tear slides down my face as I look at my father. Rhaenyra Lifts her glass.
" I wish to raise my cup to Her Grace, the Queen. I love my father. But I must admit that no one has stood... more loyally by his side than his good wife." She raises her glass and then takes a drink. "She has tended to him with... unfailing devotion, love, and honor And for that, she has my gratitude... and my apology. " its silent Everyone looking at each other.
"Your graciousness moves me deeply, Princess." My mother looks down.
"We are both mothers... and we love our children. We have more in common than we sometimes allow. I raise my cup to you... and to your house. You will make a fine queen." She stands taking a toast. she takes a long drink. Aegon stands up holding his glass and walking and grabbing the pitcher of wine.
"I, um... I regret the disappointment you are soon to suffer. But if you ever wish to know what it is to be well satisfied, all you have to do is ask." Jace stands slamming his fists into the table.
"Jace." Rheana says quietly.
" Aegon." I stand as well. " Sit your ass down." I push him into his chair. Aemond stands up. I tilt my head at Aemond. " Aemond." I say staring daggers into him.
"To Prince Aegon and... Prince Aemond. We have not seen each other in years, but I have fond memories of our shared youth. And as men, I hope we may yet be friends and allies. To you and your family's good health, dear uncles." I look over at jace who is holding his glass.
" To you as well." Aegon says.
" Well done, My boys." My father says to Jace and Aegon.
" I would like to toast to Baela and Rhaena. They'll be married soon. It isn't so bad. Mostly he just ignores you... except sometimes when he's drunk." Every giggles quietly I look at little Helena.
" I would Like to make a toast." I stand up clearing my throat. " I want to celebrate my dearest younger sister Helena. She Married Aegon and will need all the support we can give her cause we all know how aegon is a brutal cunt." I Laugh Taking a large gulp of my wine.
" Hear, Hear." Daemon laughs as well.
" Let have some music." My father says weakly. Music starts and Jace stands walking to Helena he offers his hand out to her. She takes it and I smile as they walk out to the open area and begin dancing. everyone starts eating laughing and giggling happy for once.
"Guards." I look up and my father looks weak. the guards pick him up and takes him away. the server bring in a pig placing it in the empty place in front of Aemond. Luke looks down smiling to himself. Aemond Slams his fist picking up his glass.
"Final tribute. To the health of my nephews Jace... Luke... and Joffrey. Each of them handsome, wise... hm... strong."
" AEMOND." I say standing.
" Come... let us drain our cups to these three...Strong boys." Aemond Smiles.
" I dare you to say that again."
"Why? 'Twas only a compliment. Do you not think yourself Strong?" He laugh taking a drink.
"Jace." Rheanerya yell. Jace sprints at Aemond Punching him.
Luke stands up stands and Aegon grabs him and pushes him on table. I stand up grab Aegon my his silver hair and pull him back. He lands on the floor and grabs his head. I pull out my knife and walk over to Aemond and Jace.
" That enough." Aemond laughs and I walk to Aemond pushing him and putting my knife to his throat.
" Viserra now." Alicent grabs my shoulder pulling me away. I back up and I resheth the dagger
" Children to your Chambers ." Rheanrya says Jace, Luke, Rheana, Baela, and Maegor leave to your rooms.
" Aegon, Aemond, Helena to your chambers." Alicent looks at me then back to Rhaenrya. All three of them slowly leave the room the door slamming behind them.
" ah Rhnraeys I- I am forever sorry for Aemond and Aegon." Alicent walk past me to Nrya.
" Your are ok Alicent it was not just them. it was Jace and Luke as well." Nrya takes Alicents hands and smiles.
" I think it is best if we return to Dragonstone." Nrya looks down then back at Daemon.
" You have only just arrived." Alicent looks at Rheanrya.
" I know I do not feel that we are welcome." Rheanrya drops Alicents hands and turns leaving for the door Daemon right behind her.
" Mother I think it probably the best if I leave to." I grab Cregans hand and walk out.
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Sweet Crimson
FanfictionAlicent's oldest twin daughter are not very close with there mother. When they turned seventeen they were forced to marry two of the most powerful lords in the seven kingdoms. When her father dies and her mother forces her brother to be king what's...
