House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men

(Drakken's POV)

"That was fun!!!" Astorias shouted as she stood on the table, "Mama! The clouds went boom! And the lightning went crackkk!!! And then the dragon went RAAAARRRR!!" 

Saera chuckled as she covered her mouth, "Oh, did it?" She asked, "I am glad you enjoyed it." 

I was standing in front of the table, holding Vaella in my arms as this happened, "Heh, these girls sure enjoy the thrill of the skies." I said as I set her down on a chair, "They know not of the privileges they have, to fly on the Goddess of Storm." 

Astorias turned around and jumped on me, "Papa!" 

I caught her, "Ah....." I said, "Of course you'd want my arms....." 

"Hehehehe...." She laughed

I patted her back, "Did you enjoy our time together, Astorias?" I asked, "Hm?" 

"Yes!" She hugged my chest

"I am glad." I said as I looked at Vaella, who was sitting down, "You?" 

She nodded and gave me a warm smile, "Yes." 

"Good." I said

Saera stood up and walked around the table, "Oh, look at these girls." She said softly as she reached me, "So spoiled, so loved by their father." 

She hugged my arm as she reached me, blushing a little as she looked at me. 

"What is it?" I asked

"You may be attracted by the glow of a mother....but...me?" She said as she licked her lips, "It is the sight of you being a father that makes me feel so....hot...my goodness, I want you to take me....right here and now....." 

"Calm down." I told her, "There are children present." 

She kissed my arm, "I know." She said, "I will control myself." 

I heard the door opened and I turned back to see Riktor walking in, "Father." He said, "Where is Mother?" 

"Mya?" I asked, "She's downstairs, working. Why do you ask?" 

"I was wondering where she was, that is all." He said as he looked around, "What's going on here?" 

I set Astorias down on a chair, "Not much." I said, "We just came back from flying." 

"Huh, interesting." He said

I patted Astorias's head as I looked at Vaella, "Girls, did your Mama tell you that you will be big sisters soon?" I asked, "She is with child and she will give you another sibling." 

"Eh?!" Astorias said, "Another baby???" 

"Yes." I said

"That is good." Vaella smiled

I straightened up and looked at Saera, "What are you up to later tonight?" I asked her, "Will you be busy?" 

"Not really, if you want to go at it?" she said with a slight smirk and a wink

"Seeing you in that sexy red dress is arousing me." I said, "Your cleavage is as beautiful as always. We'll definitely have some fun, Saera." 

"Oho?" She said, "I cannot wait~" 

"Father, when is my sword's reforging going to happen?" Riktor asked me

I looked at him, "Oh, about that. Yes, that will happen within this week." I said with a nod, "Yes, within a week..." 

"And Sylas is expecting his Blessing." He said

"Oh, right." I said as I crossed my arms, "Yes, that could happen too." 

"When?" Riktor asked

"Well, the thing is-" I started

"Don't rush Papa!!" Astorias walked up to Riktor and kicked him in the shin, "Dumb Riktor!" 

"Ahh!" Riktor said as he stepped back, "What did I do to you?!" 

"Astorias, don't hit your brother." Saera scolded

Astorias kicked him again, causing Riktor to scowl angrily. 

"Leave me be!!" He shouted

Astorias then ran over to me and jumped into my arms, "Dumb Riktor!!" She stuck her tongue out, "Bleeehhh!!" 

Riktor clenched his fists, "You little....." He said before turning around, "Dammit! She's always hitting me!" 

He walked out of the room. 

"Oh, Riktor, don't be mad~~" Saera ran out to follow him, "Let Mama spoil you a lot as an apology~!" 

I looked at Astorias, "You're quite the bully." 

Astorias smiled brightly, "I love you, Papa~" 

I patted her head, "Hm." I said, "So you do, huh?" 

"Yes!" she hugged my chest

"That feels about right." I said with a slight smile, "My beauties...." 

"I am glad you are in my life..." 

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"What is on your mind?" I asked Mya as I wrapped my arms around her waist, "You've been acting quite strange..." 

We were in the sub-basement, she was on the table, cleaning the tools. 

"I have been thinking of what you told us..." She said softly, "That is all." 

I leaned in and kissed her on the neck, "I see." I said, "There is no need to get hung up on it, Mya. It happened a long time ago." 

"I know." She said, "I know that, My Lord. But....." 

"What is it?" I asked her

She looked at me, "To you, it may be nothing." she said softly, "But to us, your wives....that means a lot to us. We.....we love you...and.....that wounds us deeply, to hear what happened to you." 

"Hm." I said as I rubbed her belly, "Is that so?" 

"Monsters aren't born, My Lord." She said softly, "I've come to understand that they are created....and while the world may see you as a Monster, they don't know what led to you becoming that...." 

"You are wrong." I said as I pulled away, "Monsters are born as well. I am the same....." 

"No." She said, "You're wrong." 

"I don't think I am." I said, "I did all of that....without remorse, without regret. What kind of child would ever shed blood without even thinking twice about it?" 

"A child who was in those circumstances...." She said, "My Lord, I....." 

I looked at her, she had a look of concern on her face, "What is it?" 

"I.....I am glad you chose me...." She looked down, "To bear your first....." 

"My son...." I said as I looked down, "He's so young....and even when he grows up and becomes a fine warrior....he will still be young, because no matter how long he lives.....it will be a fraction of what I've lived. But nevertheless, these past few years were worth living, seeing my sons grow up.....day by day..." 

She smiled slightly, "Do you love him?" 

"Hm?" I raised an eyebrow, "Riktor?" 

"And Sylas." She said

I walked to the side, "Well...." I said, "I don't know if it is love...but they are my sons.....they are special....they are-" 

"You do." She cut me off, "You don't need to say it." 

I looked at her, "Right...." 

"D-Do you love me.....?" She asked

I blinked, "You?" 

She nodded, "Yes...." 

I walked back over to her, "I have been fond of you since before you bore Riktor in your belly." I said as I pulled her in to me, "You are my woman, the First of my followers....you...you are not just anyone to me....you are my Mya, my wife....." 

"You do.....right?" She frowned 

I leaned in and kissed her on the forehead, "I do not need to say it." I told her, "But....you know....." 

"I am glad...." She said softly

"My strong Mya...." I said as I patted her cheek, "I want a child from you.....another one....." 

She closed her eyes, "I...." She started, "I am fine with Riktor..." 

"Are you certain?" I asked her, "Are you sure? I am having so many more....are you sure with just him?" 

"He is my boy.....my son..." She looked at me, "I love him with everything I have....and your other children....I love them so much as well.....it is enough....I am happy, Lord Drakken...." 

"I see...." I said, "Mya....." 

"Yes?" She asked

"I am going." I said softly, 

"To see her."