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House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men: Chapter 468: Interesting Topic
🕑 Added 2025-08-01 20:00:47 +0000 UTC(Drakken's POV)
"Sylas went to Casterly Rock atop his mount." Mya said as I sat down on the couch, "He intends to show the prototype to his grandsire."
Maegelle was walking up to me, "Is that wise? To let him fly by himself?" She asked as she sat down next to me, "Drakken...."
"I don't see an issue." I said as I was cleaning the underneath of my nails with a dagger, "His mount is large enough for flight and he knows his way there."
"But what if something happens?" Maegelle asked me
"If he falls, it's his own fault." I said, "Not my problem that he's an idiot and can't properly stay strapped."
She smacked my shoulder, "How can you act like that? He's your son?"
I raised an eyebrow and looked at her, "Don't hit me."
"You shouldn't be thinking that way about your son." She said with a scowl, "How could you say something like that??"
"He's not a little boy anymore." I said
"He's 12!" She exclaimed, "And so is Riktor! They're young!"
"Speaking of which, He's finally restrained himself." Mya sat on the other side of me, "That foolish boy of mine."
"That's because I warned him of the consequences." I said, "It's quite the contradictory mindset of mine. On one hand, yes....they are really young.....but on the other hand, they're the eldest of their siblings. So I really don't see an issue in letting them have freedoms like these. They're not weak, they're strong. They can handle themselves. But there are some things we have to step in for, obviously. As parents, that is. Riktor shouldn't be going about doing what he is doing. And Sylas? He's not going to be doing the same, he's actually going to be abstinent."
"Hm...." Mya said
"They're still young boys, Drakken." Maegelle said
"You're right." I said, "But Sylas flying to Casterly Rock isn't an issue. And Riktor is actually taking his position seriously, that debacle aside. We have to treat them the way they need to be treated for them to fulfill their purpose. If we coddle them too much, they won't be ready. I don't mind what you all do to the others; you can spoil them all you want, but my eldest two have to be ready. I will discipline Riktor if needed, but he's going to be fine."
"You really want them to be ready....?" She asked me
Mya chuckled, "It is what I gave him Riktor for." She said, "To lead his armies when the time comes. But with all this peace and inaction, I find it hard to believe that the time will come."
"The time will come." I leaned back, "It's about patience. And I am just that; patient. Many can't be this patient; they are too weak."
"It's hard to believe you have this many children." Maegelle said, "And you're ignoring one of them."
"I'm not ignoring her." I looked at her
"You should bring her here, Drakken." She said softly, "She deserves to interact with her family."
"She is right where she needs to be." I said seriously, "And when she grows up, her Family will interact with her. She is not going to be forsaken, she is my blood, she is my daughter."
"All that said." Mya spoke up, "We should take advantage of this peace and raise our children right. Maegelle is right, there is many little rascals of yours running about. And we have to step back and watch our precious treasures grow up."
As she said that, the door opened and Viktoria ran inside with Vaella walking behind her.
"Mama!!" Viktoria ran up to Mya and jumped into her arms
"Ah, my sweetling." Mya chuckled as she hugged her, "Where is your mother?"
"She's with Astorias." Viktoria said, "And the Twins."
Vaella reached me, "Hello, Father."
I smiled and reached for her hand, kissing it, "My Vaella." I said, "You grow more beautiful by the day, your violet eye is just like your mother's."
She smiled, "Thank you."
I patted her head, "Hm....." I said, "What is it you require of me."
"I wish to take to the skies." She said softly, "But I don't like riding on Grayle, he's.....too intense."
"He's slumbering at the moment." I said, "Do you want me to create a wyvern out of thin air, just to your liking? We'll fly in the clouds, the wind will hit your face, and it will have your beautiful hair flow in the air."
"She nodded, "That would be nice."
"Oh my, a nice father and daughter moment." Maegelle chuckled, "I am quite envious."
I stood up, "Come, my daughter." I said, "Let us go. And let's not let your sister see because she's the envious type."
"Let's go to the skies."
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(Third Person POV)
[Near The God's Eye]
Visenya sat on a log, deep in the woods, as she stared at the ground with tears running down her cheeks.
"Oh....w-why am I crying?" She said softly as she wiped the tears away but more just came out, "Gods, I am very weak....."
She simply slumped down, being overtaken by the emotion she was feeling. She was still alone; Maegor had not returned from his journey. He was sent to the East and then told to make a trip to Dorne, to check things on the situation down there.
Maegor did not protest, actually obeying the orders without an issue. Now that his Mother was resurrected, he would actually play along because he knew that Drakken would definitely undo what he did for him.
Since she was alone, Visenya could not help but remember the memories of her past life. She remembered being pregnant with Maegor and she remembered his birth. But what he doesn't remember is him growing up to be the man that was before her when she came back to life.
And that bothered her.
What made things worse is that no matter what, she could only remember Aegon's stare. And that stare wasn't pointed at her, it was pointed at their sister, Rhaenys. His eyes were full of love and passion and there was one thing clear to Visenya even now; those eyes only had that when he looked at Rhaenys.
When he looked at Visenya, the look changed. Sure, Aegon cared for Visenya. But he didn't love her like he loved Rhaenys.
Visenya felt that as clear as day.
She was no fool, but she made sure to keep that hidden down. She didn't want Aegon at that time to know that it bothered her.
But Aegon was gone, and she was alive.
She couldn't keep the emotions held in. She couldn't help but cry. But she didn't know why she was crying since the damage was done.
"Oh...." She said, her voice trembling, "Oh this is so foolish of me...."
"What's your deal?" a voice said
She jumped up and looked up to see Riktor standing several feet away from her, "L-Lord Riktor....!" She exclaimed as she wiped her tears away, "W-What are you doing here?"
"Taking a walk." Riktor said as he had his greatsword strapped to his shoulder, "You? Your cabin is quite far from here."
"Oh....." She said softly, "I suppose the same...."
"Hm." Riktor looked around, "Must be boring, being alone without your son. But I guess that taking a walk through the forest might clear your mind. So clear that you could remember bad memories, I think. That's why you're crying."
She looked down, "That is no concern of yours."
"Hm." Riktor said as he walked up to the log and sat down next to her, a good space around, "My Father said that all of those he resurrected don't have proper memory. It's the same with you. You don't remember your son being older than 1? That must suck."
She looked at him, "...and what would you know?"
"I know that Maegor usurped the Throne after Aenys died." Riktor said, "He fought a Trial By Seven and won, becoming King. You crowned him when you were significantly older. And his reign was rough and brutal, but necessary to keep the Targaryen Dynasty alive."
"Hm...." Visenya said, "It was definitely necessary if Maegor did what he did."
Riktor looked at her, "I know you also died quite old." He said, "Must be disturbing, not knowing that. But being here, in a time further past your own."
She looked down, "Hm...."
"What was he like?" He asked
"Who?" Visenya asked
Riktor scoffed, "Who do you think?" He said, "I may be the Son of Drakken, but every child knows his name; The Conqueror."
Visenya smiled slightly, "Him, huh?" He said, "Aegon......well.....he was....."
"A good man."
