Chapter 31: 74 A.C
[King's Landing, Two Years Later]
(Third Person POV)
After two years of what seemed like normalcy, The Targaryen Family joined together in the Red Keep for the first time in what seemed like years but it was really a couple of months. All of Jaehaerys and Alysanne's children would be gathered under a single roof.
There was no word of Drakken after he entered the Riverlands and never got out. Many believed that he disappeared and was never to return but The King and Queen were well aware that this was not the case. Paranoia was an everyday feeling for Jaeharys but he tried his best to hide it. Alysanne, however, was an even stranger case.
Every single time the name Drakken was uttered, she became lightheaded and acted strange, like she was not there. Many tried to figure out what was wrong with the Queen but many failed. All they knew was that the red mark on her neck did not disappear.
Right now, The King was in a Council Meeting where Septon Barth was informing him of some events that had transpired.
The King sat in his chair, looking at the table with a serious expression. He did not say anything but everyone present was well aware of what was bothering him.
"Prince Aemon and Lady Jocelyn have welcomed a daughter, Your Grace." Septon Barth cleared his throat, "The Princess Rhaenys."
Jaehaerys nodded, "That is well…."
"Their son, Aenys, has turned 2. His infancy is behind him. They say he is growing healthy and strong." Barth continued, "They are here in the Red Keep."
The Master of Laws, Rodrik Arryn chuckled, "That is good." He said, "For the Prince to finally have a family of his own."
Grand Maester Elysar nodded, "Yes. That is good indeed." He said, "Soon, Prince Baelon will follow suit. They are all growing quite healthy."
Jaehaerys nodded, "Yes, you can say that." He said, "What other news is there? That doesn't involve my family."
"Supposed sightings of a giant wolf-like creature have filled the Riverlands." Rodrik Arryn said suddenly, "The smallfolk claim it is a monster from nightmares. Nobody has ever been able to prove its existence but the rumors are spreading throughout the realm. Even the Prince of Pentos has caught wind of this."
Jaehaerys looked at him, "Where exactly?"
"Near the Blackwood Vale, or near the Tower to be exact." Rodrik said, "I find it interesting that ever since that person disappeared, these rumors started."
Jaehaerys scowled, "What of the black dragon?" He asked
"Nobody has seen it since that day." Barth said, "Not on the Riverlands nor on Dragonstone."
"I don't like this one bit." He said as he clenched his fists, "Two years, we spend two years of silence and I don't like it one bit. Where could he possibly be?"
"We have scoured the Riverlands in search of him." Barth said, "But none of our men have managed to get the vicinity of The Tower."
Jaehaerys sighed, "He's planning something…." He said, "I need to know what…."
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"Ah….look at her…." Alysanne said with a smile as she looked at the babe, "She is lovely…."
Lady Jocelyn was holding her daughter, Rhaenys, in her arms, giving the Queen a warm smile. The child had white hair and her eyes were closed but it would be obvious that they were purple like her father's.
[a/n: ik she has black hair in the book, we are going off the show here]
"She is a beauty…" Lady Jocelyn said, "Much like Aenys, she is a very quiet babe."
"That is great." Alysanne said with a smile, "Aemon was also quiet. Speaking of Aenys, where is he? Where is my grandson?"
"Aemon went to show him off to Prince Baelon." Jocelyn said, "He was very excited about it."
"Ah." Alysanne said, "Well it can't be helped."
Jocelyn then gave the Queen a serious look, "Your Grace….I had to ask…." She said, "Its about that man…."
Alysanne's expression hardened, "Do not utter the name." She said in a hushed tone, "Whatever you do, do not say his name."
"I will not." Jocelyn nodded, "But Aemon has confided in me that he has made sort of deal with him."
"I know the deal well." Alysanne said, "To spare us, Aemon willingly hands over the supposed magic in his blood. I still don't unde-"
There was a cold chill thag filled the room and both the Queen and Lady Jocelyn felt it. Alysanne looked over to the door to see that it was shut closed and when she felt another chill run down her spine, she heard some footsteps on the far side of the room.
"Well well well…." A voice said, causing the two of them to widen their eyes in shock
Alysanne stood up to see Drakken standing in the room, holding a small vial. He had a mischievous smirk on his face as he looked at the Queen.
"Y-You…!!!" Alysanne exclaimed, "How did you get past the guards?!"
"I killed them." Drakken said with a smirk
"W-What?!" Alysanne said
"A joke," Drakken said with a chuckle, "I have my amazing ways of sneaking around. But enough about me, care to introduce me to the Prince's wife?"
Jocelyn was sitting down, holding the babe close to her chest when Drakken suddenly appeared in front of her.
"Ah!" She exclaimed in fear
"Hello, My Name is Drakken, The God of blah blah blah." He said with a sarcastic tone, "Congratulations on having two children with the Prince. As a reward, allow me to ensure that you give him plenty more to expand my stock of magic drug-blood."
"Let her be!!" Alysanne exclaimed as she tried to reach for him
Drakken snapped his fingers and The Queen slid across the room, being held in place by his Telekinesis.
Jocelyn was frozen in shock and fear, holding her child firmly.
Drakken placed his hand on her shoulder and clutched it hard as black vein-like markings appeared all over Jocelyn's body.
"A-Ahhh…." Jocelyn let out as she felt a rush of energy that eventually led to sharp pain all over
Drakken leaned in and looked at Rhaenys, "Ah, look at that." He said with a smile, "Babies are cute…"
Jocelyn's body convulsed once and Drakken let go of her shoulder, the markings immediately disappearing. He then grabbed a cup of wine that was next to Jocelyn's seat and poured a but of the liquid that was on the vial in his hands.
"There ya go…" he said and then gently made Jocelyn drink it, who was in a bit of a daze, "A few minutes of numbness and the aphrodisiac's effects should jolt your body awake."
Drakken then stood back and patted the sleeves of his coat, turning around and looking at Alysanne who watched this.
"What did you do?!" She exclaimed
"Oh, call The Prince and take care of your grandchild." Drakken said with a smirk, "They should make you lots and lots of grandchildren."
"Or I hope so."