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House of The Dragon- A God Amongst Men: Chapter 416: Third and Fourth II
🕑 Added 2025-07-15 17:44:18 +0000 UTC(Drakken's POV)
"New brother, papa?" Astorias said as she hugged my neck as I looked at Maelor, who was in my arms, "Hmmm????"
I was sitting on the couch, holding my son, trying to make sense of him. I didn't really know how he was able to be hidden from my senses for so long. It is a wonder, an insane mystery to me. It was quite something, truth be told. This one was able to use Maekar's heartbeat as a cover for his own.
Just what was he exactly?
I nodded, "Yes." I said seriously, "New brothers."
"Brothers??" Astorias said, "More?"
"You have two new brothers, my dear." I said as I gently rubbed his cheek, "They're twins."
"Twins...." Astorias said as she looked at him, "Why is he asleep?"
I chuckled, "He's sleepy." I said, "You were also sleeping a lot when you were born."
"Hm...." She said as she looked at me, "Was I pretty?"
"Of course." I said, "You still are."
The door opened and I heard some footsteps walking up to us.
"Father." I looked up to see Riktor, "I came to see my brother."
I saw as he stood in front of me, Sylas standing next to him as well.
"We just saw Maekar." Sylas said, "Mother says she wants to hold Maelor."
"Hm....." I said as I looked at the boy, "Is that so?"
Riktor walked up to me, "He's smaller." He said, "Than Maekar, that is...."
"Yes, I suppose that is true." I said
"Two of them...." Sylas said, "Is that why Mama Maegelle's belly was so big?"
"Yea." I said
"How could you not know it was two of them?" Riktor asked me
"I don't know." I said, "That's what I am wondering myself. Maybe it is because I didn't pay much attention, and my carelessness is at fault. I just know that your Mother was safe and the lifeforce was in no danger, the two of them that is. So I didn't really bother to peer further into her."
"You should do that from now on." Riktor told me, "To avoid surprises."
"Hm." I said
"Dumb Riktor!" Astorias exclaimed, "Leave Papa alone!"
Riktor scowled, "What do you want?"
"Enough." I said, "Don't yell. Not in front of the boy."
"My Lord." I heard Mya call out
I looked up to see her walking up to us, "What is it?"
"Maegelle wishes to hold her son." She said, "You should take Maelor to her."
"Hm....." I said, "I suppose that is fair."
"It is quite something." Mya said, "To see you holding your son like that."
"It's not what you think." I said, "I am merely curious how a creature like this one was able to be hidden from me. It is a feat not many could do."
"He was not even born, and he could fool the God of War and Death." Mya chuckled, "Such a powerful one, that Maelor."
"Is that so?" I looked at the boy, "A feat befitting a demigod...."
"Papa!" Astorias said, "I can do that better! We should play! I can hide the best!"
"No, Astorias." Riktor frowned, "Last time we played with you, you were gone for a whole day and you worried Mother sick!"
"Hehehehe!" Astorias chuckled, "I'm the best!"
Sylas sighed, "It's no laughing matter."
"Alright, children." I said, "I'm going to take this one to your mother."
"Out of the way."
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"He reminds me of Sylas when he was born." Maegelle said as she held Maelor, "So quiet and calm....."
She was looking at Maelor, who was looking at her with his calm eyes. She didn't seem to be unsettled by his polycoria, even saying how stunning his red eye was.
"Hm....." I said as I had my hands in my pocket
"Papa." Vaella said as she stood next to me, "Is his eye okay?"
I looked at her, "It is, my dear." I said, "Don't worry about it."
"Are you sure?" She asked
"Yes, I am." I told her, "He's fine. It's just a rare condition that won't affect him terribly, I am sure of it."
"Alright...." She said with a frown
"Look at this one." Saera said as she walked over to me while holding the other one, "He's so big.....and strong...."
I looked at her, "Hm?"
"Maekar." she said with a smile, "Oh! There's a frown right there, he's staring right at me with those angry little eyes. That's you right there, Drakken."
"Is that so?" I asked as I looked at the boy
He was frowning while he looked at Saera, his eyes staring at her.
I smirked slightly, "It seems he does not approve of anyone but his mother holding him." I said, "Quite the mama's boy off the bat."
"Oh, my beautiful Maekar~~!" Saera said as she kissed his cheek, "I'm your Mama too~"
"Drakken...." Maegelle called out to me
I looked at her, "Yea?"
She looked at me with a warm smile, "Thank you." She said softly, "For this....."
"Me?" I asked
She nodded as a tear formed in her eye, "Yes...." She said, "Thank you for making this happen."
I reached for her hand, "No." I said, "You're the one who made this happen, Maegelle."
"I am a Mother.....because of you...." She said as her lips quivered slightly, "If you didn't....if you didn't take me away from being a Septa.....I would not have experienced this indescribable joy I am feeling. I wouldn't have my sons in my arms....I wouldn't be looking at my beautiful daughter's face every day. Drakken......"
I patted her head, "Hm." I said, "Is that so?"
"Yes...." she sniffed
"Mama...." Vaella said, "Don't cry....."
I reached for Vaella and picked her up in my arm as I smiled slightly, "Who would've thought?' I said as I looked at Maelor, who calmly looked at his mother, "That we would be here, hm?"
"I know...." Maegelle said softly, "But there's more in your plans, is there not?"
"What do you mean?" I asked
"Dorne....." she said
"Right." I said, "But that....that is merely political."
"No child of yours is a political piece, Drakken." she said, "I know that. I know you."
"Hm....." I said, "Let's not focus on that, alright? Let's focus on this feeling, my dear."
"You look very beautiful, Maegelle....."
