House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men

(Third Person POV)

[The Tower, Riverlands]

Surrounding the large Tower that was built years ago after the battle between House Blackwood and House Bracken, a small enclosed village was built. Wooden houses were erected, resembling shacks more than anything. The walls were high and made out of wood, built by some villagers who wandered to the area near the Tower. 

The God of War and Death was quite skeptical about allowing the settlement to be built considering that at the time that it happened, many men had already tried to break into the Tower and steal his possessions. But with the convincing of Mya Rivers, Drakken begrudgingly allowed it to happen. 

Smallfolk had been charmed by the Greenseer, being told that they should be allowed to live in peace, as long as they do not venture north of the Tower, into the darkwood. Mya told them that in that area, the Guardian resided and it was not to be disturbed. 

And for three years, the smallfolk accepted this. Over the time that this happened, Drakken had noticed that the people were quick to "love" him as he provided food, water, shelter, and protection. From what he understood, these Smallfolk were people that were run off by both House Blackwood and House Bracken for whatever reason. They were in a similar position as the people in King's Landing, who lived in the slums. 

Drakken would have killed them if he felt like it, but he found their situation pitiful, and killing them would be distasteful. However, anyone who betrayed the Tower's people was prone to being beheaded. There were three instances where House Tully soldiers were brought in by some smallfolk who thought that Drakken was a false god. Not only did Drakken slaughter the Tully soldiers, he killed the ones who ratted them out. 

And since then, nobody dared do the same. 

Mya handled the trading affairs that brought supplies to the Tower, feeding the smallfolk and kept them safe. And she was considered the "Lady" of the place whenever Drakken did not feel like leaving the Tower or when he was gone on a journey. 

And right now, he was not present, leaving Mya in charge. 

A man, who seemed like a sellsword, walked up to the center of the settlement, pushing down another man, who seemed to be a Bracken soldier. 

"Lady Mya!" He called, "Look what I found here." 

Mya Rivers, who was sitting on a wooden bench, conversing with a little girl while smiling, looked up with a bit of surprise. 

"Hm?" She said, "What is it?" 

The sellsword stepped on the man's back, twisting his foot, "I found someone scouting around the area." He said, "He seemed to be lurking about the darkwood." 

Mya stood up and looked at the girl, "Go to your parents." she said, "Tell everyone to get indoors." 

She then walked over to the man, seeing that he had been beating badly by the sellsword. 

"Y-You..! I remember you!" He managed, "You're Lord Blackwood's bastard!!" 

"That, I am." Mya said seriously, giving him a serious scowl, "What do you want? What were you doing near the darkwood?" 

"That thing....it isn't right...!!" the man said, "It is an abomination, a monster!!" 

"Careful now." Mya said as she crouched down, "That is the Guardian you speak of. The creation of our God....." 

"God?" The man said with a scowl, "What god? There is no god here!!" 

Mya sighed, "Oh but you don't understand." She said, "Lord Drakken may not be present, but his blessing always resides in the Tower." 

The soldier glared at her, "Mya Rivers, you wretched witch!" He said, "Lord Bracken had told me that should I ever see you, I should kill you!" 

Mya chuckled, "That....." she said, "Is impossible." 

"You witch!!" the man said

"What should I do?" the sellsword asked

"Toss him into the darkwood." Mya straightened up, "If he wants an audience with the Guardian, let's grant him one." 

"Hm." the sellsword said, "Is it okay? I won't get devoured, would I not?" 

"No." Mya said, "You will be fine." 

The sellsword nodded, "Alright." He said and pulled the man up

"Where is your god, Mya Rivers?!" The Bracken Soldier said, "Where is he?!" 

Mya gave him an unsettling smile as she placed her hand on her hip, "He has gone to collect his payment." She said with a menacing tone, 

"It has been four years after all." 

**********

[King's Landing]

"Father!" Aenys Targaryen said as he walked up to Aemon, "When can we go and train?" 

The young prince was wearing royal garments of someone his age, his hair was long and tied up in a ponytail. He held a wooden sword on his hand as he looked up at his father with his big round eyes. 

"Later, Aenys." Aemon patted his head, "Your Mother is feeling a bit sick lately so I wish to spend time with her." 

Aemon was standing next to the bed where Lady Jocelyn lay, a hot towel on her head. 

Aenys frowned, "Are you alright, Mother?" 

"I am sorry my dear Aenys." She said as she smiled weakly, "I will be fine in a couple of days. My stomach has not agreed with the food I ate the day prior." 

The doors to the room opened and Queen Alysanne walked in, holding the hand of a small white-haired girl. 

"Aemon, Jocelyn, I have brought Rhaenys back from the gardens." She said with a smile

"Ah, my sweet girl." Jocelyn said with a smile

Aemon smiled, "I take it Rhaella is still with Father and Saera?" He asked

"Yes." Alysanne said as Rhaenys ran over to Aemon, "Your Father has decided to spoil both his daughter and granddaughter, it is unsightly sometimes." 

Aemon chuckled, "Ah, mother." He said as he picked Rhaenys up into his arms, "It is fine for the old man to be in good spirits once in a while. Besides, Rhaella needs to be spoiled, no?" 

"She is two." Alysanne said, "Riding a mere child of two on Vermithor does not seem safe." 

"W-what?" Jocelyn said, "His Grace is riding our daughter on his dragon?" 

"Apparently so." Aemon chuckled

"No fair!" Aenys complained, "I want to ride on Vermithor." 

"I can always ride you on Caraxes." Aemon offered

"He's ugly." Aenys said 

"I don't mind Aenys but Rhaenys and Rhaella are too young." Alysanne said, "But it cannot be helped, he is the King. Aenys, if you continue your studies, I will fly you around the Blackwater atop Silverwing." 

"R-Really?!" Aenys said excitedly

"Yes." Alysanne said

"Oh, it cannot be avoided. My children are Targaryens after all, they are destined to ride dragons." Jocelyn said

"I hope you feel better soon, Jocelyn." Alysanne said, "I know that the rest of our family hates seeing you in such a state." 

"Yea, well, they haven't visited her." Aemon said

"You know Alyssa and Baelon have been....busy...." Alysanne said, "Between spending time intimately and riding their dragons, they have a child already. And that girl of mine, doing the same thing as Jaehaerys, riding a babe on a dragon? They are much alike, the two of them." 

"Haha..." Aemon chuckled nervously, "Come to think of it, I have not seen Maegelle recently. Where is she?" 

"Currently, she's in the Sept, praying. At least that's what Septon Barth informed me of." Alysanne said, "I hope she comes back soon, I have much to discuss with her." 

"I see...." Aemon said, "Well...." 

"It's been four years after all." 

***************

Outside the Sept, on the street, a lone figure stood. As the people walked past him, the man looked at the sept, studying it. To him, there was something fascinating about it and he couldn't put his finger on it. 

The man was none other than Drakken, the God of War and Death. It was him who was standing outside the sept, staring it intently. 

"This is where they come and worship their absent gods?" He said as he had his arms crossed, "What a bunch of shit." 

He noticed that coming in and out of the building, several Septa were walking among each other. Immediately, he became intrigued. 

"Heh." He said as he tilted his head, "The priestesses, hm? What are they called? Septas....." 

He then looked around, seeing that the people were just ignoring the Sept, walking by the street and going about their day. 

"For those apparently sworn to the Faith, they don't seem rather interested in this building." He said, "But oh well...I suppose we can see what's inside. Seems interesting...." 

"To see what my competition is."