𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 ( 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. )

chapter one.

( ACT I; sleeping dragon )
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chapter 1: the darkest of days.

VAEGON would be lying if he claimed he hadn't considered ridding himself of his elder brother a time or two, even if fratricide was greatly frowned upon.

How could he not? Viserys was coined as the "Beggar King," styling himself as the one true heir to the Iron Throne and the rightful ruler of Westeros. Of course, his claim was not empty, for he was the eldest surviving son of their father, but in no right was the title deserved. Viserys was a vain man, cruel and abusive, and had been as such since they were young and forced to flee from Dragonstone after their mother had slipped off into oblivion on her bloody birthing bed so many years ago.

Vaegon cursed the gods for making Viserys older, allowing him to become the Crown Prince once Rhaegar was slain. He'd always believed it would be the end of their House.

Yet, titles don't mean much when the royal family has been disbanded and slain.  Three were dead, and three fleeing as fugitives bound for Essos, merely children on the run for their lives. It was a truly saddening thing that a man such as Robert Baratheon could call for the heads of children, yet it seemed there was no shortage of cruel men in the world. The displaced trio learned plenty of times how far a heart of hate would go.

The lengths to which men might go were apparent after Tywin Lannister had allowed the behemoth Gregor Clegane to slaughter Vaegon's niece and nephew in Red Keep once it had been breached. To this day, Vaegon still vowed to kill the man who was called "The Mountain," and he planned to follow through with his promise. He even wished to slay the Lannister lord himself. Above all else, he wished to destroy Robert Baratheon, for he was the one who killed Rhaegar.

The thought of making a killing blow on the Usurper drove Vaegon on and on when he sparred in the yards of Pentos's slums with anyone who dared face him. The man fought so hard and often that people often showed themselves to bet on him, claiming the "Dragon Spawn" was to unleash a plume of fiery breath upon his opponents. Many thought he might be a Valyrian bastard, bearing the silver hair and violet eyes of his Valyrian heritage. Thankfully, it seemed as if no one had made the connection to who he might be. 

Vaegon was indeed a dragon, but it seemed many had only made the connection with his fierceness in one-to-one combat. Sometimes, he wished he could breathe fire.

When he took part in the activity, he ventured far enough from Magister Illyrio's estate that he wouldn't find Viserys' unaccepting glare from the crowd but close enough that Dany could sometimes find a spot to watch. This day was not a day for lovers to cheer on lovers, unfortunately. This day was a saddening one that Vaegon had prayed he'd never see.

As hard as Vaegon had fought against his brother to prevent any marriage for their sister, Viserys wouldn't relent.

This is the only way we'll go home, Vae. Viserys had reasoned quite annoyingly when he wasn't being cruel. He knew Vaegon would eventually relent in his desires. This is the only way you'll ever get to kill Robert Baratheon and Gregor Clegane. Is that not what you wish?