NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12: Daemon Targaryen
Rhaenys P.O.V
I am walking alongside Daeron to his council, or, I should say, our council. I am still trying to cope with the fact that I have two new family members that I didn't know about. I have an uncle and aunt, which nobody told me about. Daeron had never mentioned anything about his uncle and aunt.
"Why did you never tell me about your uncle and aunt?"
I want to know why he didn't inform me about his uncle and aunt. No, our uncle and aunt, I have more family members left in this world. I had lost my father, my grandparents, and my brother. Thanks to my stupid father for believing in some prophecy and taking that northern whore along with him.I can't even remember her name; perhaps I should ask my mother about it.
"I thought it was not that important."
What did he say? He thought it wasn't important. Does he think I am stupid? I am sure he is hiding something from me. I stepped in front of him and looked him in the eyes while blocking the way.
"Do you think I am stupid or something? Tell me exactly what you are hiding, you dumbshit."
I could see in his eyes he was hiding something. Now tell me exactly what it is before I decide to chop your dick off, of course after he gives me some children.Even the kingsguard seems interested in it. Soon our conversation was cut short by someone.
I suppose it's grandmaester Qyburn, whom I have heard a lot about. But I want to know about the reason why Daeron never told me about his uncle and aunt.
"Your grace, your uncle and aunt are waiting in the council room."
Qyburn noticed my presence and bowed to me.
"Your grace. It's an honor to meet you."
I gave him a nod and focused my gaze on Daeron, telling him clearly I wanted to leave him alone until I got answers to my question.
"No, don't you think I am letting you off?" Not until I get my answers."
P.O.V ends
Daeron P.O.V
I am fed up with this stupid family of mine. First my cocky uncle, then my ruthless aunt, and now this stubborn cousin.The last thing I need is for Daenerys to awaken her inner dragon.
"I did tell you about it because I didn't want you to worry about it."
"How does their existence bother me?"
Believe me, you would worry about them as well after learning about the personality.I don't doubt their loyalty towards me and our house, but they can make a big mess and love to create trouble.
"Did you study the history of our house?"
"Of course I did. Why are you asking that?"
"Because our uncle and aunt are like Daemon Targaryen, the rogue prince, and Visenya Targaryen, sister of the conqueror.Both of them are ruthless, arrogant, and hard to control. But are loyal to me and our house."
P.O.V ends
Ser Gerold Hightower, being the lord commander, is now on his toes, even though Daeron had assured him that his uncle was no threat to him, but as the king's guard, it's their responsibility to ensure the safety of their king and queen.
"Your Grace, forgive me, but if what you say is true, then we would need to be on alert from your uncle."
While waking, they were joined by Reynard Reyne of house Reyne. House Reyne secretly escaped from the tunnels of Castamere when Tywin attacked them. His older brother couldn't make it, and his infant son died of fever. While on their journey in Essos, they met House Wyllt, and the latter decided to pledge loyalty to Daemon Targaryen, grandfather of Daeron and elder brother of the mad king. Now Reynard Reyne serves Daeron Targaryen with his hand.
Daemon and Reynard Reyne are always against each other on almost everything. Their relationship is similar to Daemon and Otto from the dance of the dragon.
"Your Grace, Prince Daemon, is without limits."
Daeron could smell trouble from miles away. He wondered what blunder his uncle had pulled this time.
"Rhaenys, This is Lord Reyne, also the hand of the king or Emperor, whatever you call it."
Reynard Reyne bowed to Rhaenys, recognizing her status as princess.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Reyne, and it's good to hear your house survived. I assure you Lannister will pay their debt by blood."
Reynard remembered how his brother and family and castle were destroyed and how he waited for decades to have his revenge, and he was happy to see his kin avenged and the destruction of Lannister with his own eyes.The thought of Tywin Lannister watching his so called legacy being destroyed could make this old man orgasm.
"Indeed, by your grace, the lannister will pay their debt in blood, as they love to remind everyone that a lannister always pays his debt. Let's see if they can pay by blood."
Daeron decided to cut their conversation short as he is more interested in the trouble his stupid uncle has caused him.
"So tell me, Lord Hand, what blunder has my uncle caused this time."
Lord Reynard came back to his senses from the memories of the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion and was now in full mood to bash Daemon Targaryen.
"Your grace, Prince Daemon had attacked Summer Isles without your permission while traveling with Sardaukar, and the royal family of Summer Isles was put to the sword, and those who surrendered were brought here in chains."
Rhaenys and King's Guard were shocked as it was treason, and they were not able to understand how Daemon could command Sardaukar. The only way to command is through the emperor order. Rhaenys looked questioningly at Daeron.
"I never gave Sardaukar any order to attack Summer Isles. How did Daemon even convince them because I know they are loyal to me, so without my permission, Sardaukar won't even take a step, not to mention going to war?"
Reynard already had gathered some information about the war of the summer isles.
"Your grace, Your uncle lied to Sardaukar commander Bashar. That you gave an order to attack and tricked him into believing it."
Daeron does not understand how Daemon could trick Bashar. Bashar is a smart man; he won't fall into some small trick.
"I think Bashar is not that easy to fool, so tell me what exactly happened."
"I have no information about it, but Commander Bashar is in small council to explain about this matter."
Daeron and his party soon reached the door of the Imperial Council. When they entered, they could see all councilmen sitting. Noticing Daeron, they all stood up.
Daemon is still wearing his armor, and his valyrian steel sword in its sheath came towards Daeron while his aunt is standing near the seat of his hand, right to Daeron's seat. Clearly stating her position, though he had not approved either of them in small council, he planned to do so today, and they knew it.
"My dear Nephew and Niece, it's good to see you. You see, small council is rather boring without you. I had to spend so much time with my dumb sister and these bloody idiots."
As he was approaching, the three kingsguards came forward and stood between Daemon and Daeron.
"OHH, the legendary kingsguard, what were your names again?"
Daemon asked while pointing at them.
"Ser Gerold Hightower"
"Ser Oswell Whent"
"Ser Arthur Dayne"
Each of them replied coldly. Daemon tried to walk past the kingsguard.Only to find their sword drawn at him. The three kingsguard were ready to engage in fight if Daemon were to draw his sword.
He took off his helmet and looked at Daeron with an amusing face. Daemon wanted to speak more, but he was cut short by Visenya Targaryen.
"Nephew, its time we start the imperial council and devise our plans and strategies for wars as time is running out."
Daeron too was in a hurry, but before that, he had to deal with Daemon and his stupid act. Daeron and Rhaenys walked past the council and took their seats. Another chair was placed for Rhaenys next to Daeron while Ser Gerold Hightower took his seat as lord commander. Ser Oswell When Ser Arthur Dayne stood behind Daeron and Rhaenys.
"Before we begin, Uncle Daemon and Commander Bashar, I think you both have something to explain."