6 Free City Myr and Progress of Time (Prologue VI)
~~~(POV: Daenerys Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 12 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: In Bed, Free City of Myr)~~~
~~~(Date: 296 AC)~~~
The rain is blood again, and I'm riding on the back of a dragon. There are two more on either side of me and another in front of me. I try to see who is riding the other dragon, and as I raise my head. The dragon I'm riding rises higher.
I'm just barely able to see the silver-gold hair that we Targaryens have. But that's all I can make out. The raining blood becomes heavier, and my vision obscured by it.
As I reach out, I feel a name on my lips. I can't get it out. No matter what I do, I can't get the name out. I watch the dragon in front of me fly harder and faster. Separating from me, and that's when the name leaves my lips in a scream as I wake from my dream.
"RAENON!!!"
The moment I'm awake, I'm taking deep breaths, and my eyes are pouring out tears. I quickly dry them and try to calm myself down. My heart is racing, and I look around the room, trying to think of answers.
I've never met Raenon before, and I don't know why I've been dreaming of him. This is the first time I've seen the other rider. And the other rider is Raenon,
I stand up from my bed and make my way to my dresser. I change out of my sweaty clothes and sit back down on the edge of my bed.
"Everyone is certain you're dead... Why am I having this dream of you... You're supposed to be dead..."
It's hard to think about Raenon... Lately... I've been having the same dream every night and waking up in a cold sweat every night. I wonder what my twin would've been like... I'm tired of these dreams... They give me hope that he's alive...
Separated at birth after sharing the same womb for 9 months... I know that it's affected me in ways that I can't describe. Like I'm missing a part of my soul...
I'm missing my time in Volantis... Coming to Myr was my brother Visery's idea. If I had a choice, we never would've left Braavos.
"I feel like I have no one... Why do I have to live this life... I want more than this... I'm supposed to be a part of The House of The Dragon... Yet I feel chained and imprisoned... Dragons are supposed to be free..."
The only comfort I have in this life are my books, and even those are so few...
A pain in my heart and soul can no longer be held back, and I can't stop the tears. Not this time. They fall uninhibited by my hands, and I curl up into a ball on my bed.
~~~(POV: Viserys Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 22 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: In Study, Free City of Myr)~~~
~~~(Date: 296 AC)~~~
No matter where I go... No matter who I speak to... Nobody wants anything to do with the dragon!!! They insult my legacy by even calling me Beggar King!! I'm far above a King!!! I'm the last dragon of House Targaryen, and I'll get what's mine!
"At this rate, I'm going to have to sell off Daenerys!!"
I can't control my rage, and I shove the papers off my temporary desk. The last thing I want to do is sell my sister, but I might not have a choice at this point.
Sometimes, you have to do things you don't want to do to get what you want. And if the dragon needs to sacrifice his sister, then that's what I'll do. I won't find anyone here in Myr. After 4 months of searching, it's time that I move to the next city.
Pentos.
Maybe I'll find someone to help me take The Iron Throne back from the Baratheons and everyone who betrayed us.
"I'll let Daenerys know tomorrow. Let her have one last day here with the friends she's made so far."
That's all I can do for my sister. Despite my love and care for her, she exists only to help me ascend to my birthright.
~~~(POV: Raenon Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 13 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: In Bed, House, Asshai)~~~
~~~(Date: 297 AC)~~~
A downpour of blood rain hits me from above and drenches Rhaenys as we fly. It's falling so hard and fast that all visibility is lost. I hear the familiar flapping wings from behind. I look over my shoulder, and I see 3 dragons following.
Riding on the center dragon, there is a girl with matching hair to mine. She's trying to look at me, and there is a desperate look in her eyes and features.
But for some reason, I look away from her, and I look forward. And Rhaenys moves faster and away from the 3 dragons following us. And that's when I hear her cry out to me.
"RAENON!!!"
I bolt up from my bed and try to catch my breath. It's been the same dream over and over for the past 10 months, and every night, it plagues me. Hearing that girl call my name. I don't know who she is, but she feels familiar to me.
The soft bed rocks slightly as I leave it, and I make my way to the closet and get dressed in my gear. Black Leather with lines of metal here and there. It's extremely easy to move in. Mazzi helped make it with magic.
All I know is Shadow Magic, but Mazzi knows other useful things. I'd love to learn more from her, but today is the day I'm leaving and heading West. Rhaenys has grown to the size of a carriage now, and she takes up most of the roof.
I make my way to the roof and see her soundly sleeping. And on the other side of her is a sunrise that few get to see.
"Jēda naejot jiōragon bē, Rhaenys."
She opens one eye at me and takes a moment to decide if she's actually going to get up.
"Neraah..."
Her head plops back down with her protest, and I find myself looking at a tired dragon. We've been flying together since she was big enough for me to ride. And we get a flight in every day. But never this early.
I'm doing this so early because I'm ready to leave Asshai and see the rest of the world.
"Nyke gīmigon, Rhaenys. Yn īlon're naejot ūndegon ry hen essos."
Another huff of rejection comes from my dragon, and I smile. I make my way over to her and place my hand on her large head. Bigger than a sheep now. I run my hands up and down her head, and soft purrs come from her.
Since she's getting up yet, I might as well encourage her a little.
Rhaenys has grown extremely fast. Faster than Mazzi thought she would. And Rhaenys didn't have much of a rebellious side. The only thing she really did that was rebellious was her attempts to burn the people that stared at her for too long.
Had to keep her on the roof and with me until that habit was gone.
Her violet eyes peak open slightly to see if I'm watching.
And I'm watching.
She lifts her head and looks toward the Western horizon. We'll be flying above the coast. Might go deeper in some places. But mostly just following that till we reach more populated areas.
"Gūrogon aōha jēda, ziry iksos īlva mōrī tubis kesīr."
There is no rush to leave just yet. We'll likely never see Asshai again.
Mazzi knows I'm leaving, and I've already said my goodbyes. All that's left to do now is get on the move when Rhaenys is fully awake.
It takes a few minutes, but she gets up, stretches her wings, and shakes her body. She lowers for me to get up, and I hop on her back. She raises her head proudly, and we jump off the building.
Her wings open up a second later, and she flaps them harder. We rise above Asshai and are soon out of its walls. Following the coastline and going a little deeper in. In a celebration, Rhaenys takes in a deep breath and roars with black and red fire.
"SHRAAAA!!"
There are so many places to see, and even more people to meet. But I remember what Mazzi said to me. There will be people that I meet who have agendas.
But, I know how to fight with both Fate Breaker and my Red Fire. I've even incorporated my Shadow Magic into my attacks. Making a fighting style of my own. The first time I showed it to Mazzi, it was the only time she said she was impressed.
And that meant a lot.
Time to find out what this world has in store for us.
A long time has passed since I arrived in Asshai. Over a year, and I've learned all I could from this faraway place. There are plenty of places I wish to see, but the first is The Ruins of Valyria. Mazzi said that's where my house originally came from.
After that, I'm going to see The Free Cities and tour The Dothraki Sea. Essos has more to offer than all of this, and I intend to see more after visiting these places.
~~~(POV: Free Talking/Narrator easyread)~~~
~~~(Current Age: Unknown)~~~
~~~(Location: Unknown)~~~
~~~(Date: Unknown)~~~
Well, readers, that ends the prologue chapters and starting next, we'll be seeing the beginning of Game of Thrones.
I'm not going to be following the canon storyline of the show. There aren't going to be too many changes, but the changes I make will be large.
I hope that you've all enjoyed the story so far and enjoy the chapters that are to come.
P.S. I won't be doing these Free Talks/Narrations often. I'll only do them after major events in the story and/or at the end of arcs.
