Chapter 303: Eve of Revolt II
(Third Person POV)
[King's Landing]
"Just what we needed…." Baelon said with a scowl, "To think that they are foolish enough to rise up against the crown….all because of Drakken's instigation!!"
Aemon sat next to him on the dining table, "I understand your feelings, Baelon." He said, "But we must remain calm. Father doesn't want this at all, he is going to try and convince the Houses to surrender."
"Like that will happen." Baelon said, "The Faith is ironclad. They will rather die than to watch the Trinity rise over them. All wars against the Targaryens result in Fire and Blood."
"We need to remember…." Aemon said, "Fire and Blood will come at their expense. They don't have to die."
"I agree." Baelon clenched his fists, "This is frustrating!"
Alysanne cleared her throat, "Can you not speak of war and death in front of them." She asked with a raised eyebrow, "You are worrying your sisters."
Both brothers looked across the table and saw that Daenerys and Gael were looking at them.
"Sorry." Baelon said, "Gael, eat your food."
Gael blinked, "Okay…."
Daenerys's eyes could not leave Baelon, "Little Baelon….." she said softly, "You are not little anymore…."
Baelon cleared his throat, "Right…." He said, "I am a Man now."
"I…." Daenerys said, "I remember when you were so tiny. Aemon too….you were so….small….and now you're not. And I still am."
Alysanne looked at her, "D-Don't think about it too long, my dear." She said, "Just focus on now."
Daenerys looked down, "I was dead, Mother." She said softly, "And I missed out on my brothers growing up."
Aemon and Baelon looked at each other, not knowing that to say or do about this.
"Well…" Alysanne said softly, "You are here now, my love…."
Daenerys nodded, "Yes…"
Aemon cleared his throat, "I…." He said softly, "I missed you, sister."
Daenerys looked up at him, "You did?"
Aemon nodded, "Honestly….." he said, "When I had my first daughter, the thought of naming her after you crossed my mind but it hurt me too much. It was at that point that I realized that losing you hurt me more than I could admit. And I was quite young too….
"And that daughter is older than me." Daenerys said softly, "It is strange."
"Yea…." Aemon said, "Rhaenys and Rhaella….."
"Should be odd for the two of you." Alysanne said, "Seeing your older sister like this."
Baelon sighed, "I mean…." He said, "I will admit, it is strange to suddenly have my dead sister back….but….I don't think much on the age….I mean, Gael is right there, she's younger than my oldest boy ."
Gael smiled slightly and looked down, flustered.
"I wish to spend time with my sisters." Daenerys said as she grabbed Gael's hand, "Since I now have so many…..I would love that."
Alysanne smiled, "Yes." She said, "Worry not about that….I will have them spend time with you."
Aemon cleared his throat, "I wonder where Daella is." He stood up and patted his lap, "I need to speak to her."
Baelon nodded, "Alyssa has also been missing." He said as he stood up, "I need to check on her. Daenerys, I will have her visit you later don't worry."
Daenerys nodded, "O-Okay…."
She watched as both her brothers left the room and simply sat there, holding Gael's hand.
"My sweet girl." Alysanne said, "I will do nothing but be by your side. Worry not about anything….."
Daenerys looked at her, "The Man who brought me back…." She said softly, "D-Do you hate him?"
Alysanne looked at her, "H-Huh?"
"When Aemon and Baelon discuss him….I can feel a hint of anger in their voices." She said
"Drakken…." Alysanne said softly as she looked down
"Drakken is scary." Gael said softly, "He beat Father up a lot."
Daenerys looked at her, "He did?"
Gael nodded, "Even our brothers." She told her, "Aemon and Baelon always get hurt when trying to fight him."
"I see," Daenerys said
"But our sisters love him." Gael said, "They married him. They have daughters with him."
"Oh." Daenerys said softly, "Our sisters?"
"Yes." Alysanne said, "Maegelle and Saera. They each have one daughter from him; Vaella and Astorias."
"That..is….good, I suppose." Daenerys said, "I…..I felt his grip…."
Alysanne looked at her, "What?"
"I think it is before I was brought back." Daenerys touched her shoulder, "I felt a claw clutch me hard….it burned….it scared me. But….I suddenly woke….and you were there…"
Alysanne looked at her wirh a sad frown, "Daenerys….." she said softly, "You….you don't understand the kind of man Drakken is."
"He is…." Daenerys said softly, "A god…."
Alysanne's eyes formed tears, she could not believe how different her daughter is. From a bright little girl that would always smile and laugh to this confused and perturbed girl who questioned everything.
But it was not Daenerys's fault. She was dead for a long time, something that Alysanne had trouble moving past. And all of the daughters she had since losing Daenerys helped her move on from the pain. And now she was back. And the pain had returned, amplified by the fact that it was Drakken she should be thankful for this.
Drakken, who tormented her Family for years, brought her daughter back. But at what cost?
Alysanne knew very well that it would be more than submitting to the Trinity. He had made it clear that he could not resurrect Daranne and here he was; bringing two people back from the dead like it was nothing.
The Queen could not help but feel fear for her daughter, knowing that there was something bigger at play.
"Mother." A voice called out for her
She looked up to see Viserra standing in front of the table. She wore a black and red dress and her hair was combed straight. Alysanne was taken aback by the beauty of her daughter, unable to respond with words properly.
"Uhh…." She said while blinking
Viserra smiled slightly, "I am glad you and Father submitted." She said softly, "It brings me great joy. For there is something I should tell you."
Daenerys looked at Gael, "She is so pretty."
"Sister Viserra." Gael nodded, "Very pretty. You should see Saera, she is very pretty too. Maegelle as well."
"I see…." Daenerys said
"What is it, Visera?" Alysanne asked
Viserra let out an exhale, "You should know….that Alyssa and I…." She said, "Before all of this happened. Before Daenerys was brought back….or even before Septon Barth left….."
"We were part of The Trinity."