16: Not on your life!

(The Trident, The Riverlands, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros, GoT Universe)

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Barthogan, Cassandra, Robert, Ned, Brynden and Hoster Tully's, and Alester Sarwyck and Mors Westford stood shoulder to shoulder, while stood before them were Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Ser Barristan Selmy, Prince Lewyn Martell, Ser Jonothor Darry, Ser Alliser Thorne, Ser Richard Lonmouth, and Jon Connington surprisingly.

''Lord Blackstark.'' Jon Connington says, emphasizing the word Lord.

''King.'' Everyone except Barthogan and Robert correct.

''What do you want? It's too late to call an end to this Rebellion. You crossed a Line, your father crossed two, and we're not going to stand for it. I know where Lyanna is Rhaegar, and after I take your father's head and yours, I'll present it to as a gift, How Joyous it will be at the Tower.'' Says Barthogan giving subtle hints that he knows where Lyanna is.

''Please, let us sit down and make peace.'' Rhaegar says.

''Not on your life.'' Robert snarls.

''Agreed, House Targaryen has gone way too far this time, and I hate to break it to you Rhaegar but your translation of the Prophecy is off, it's Prince or Princess and That Princess will be born of Stark and Tully Blood. You of people should realize that certain words of High Valyrian are Gender Blind. But too bad you won't live to see it, Rhaegar Targaryen I challenge you to Trial by Combat, you and I will battle to death or submission and it won't be me to die or submit because a fate worse than death is waking from it's slumber and it's House Targaryen's Fault.'' Barthogan says, having decided old Crow Rivers is the one at fault some time back.

''What are speaking of? What did we do?'' Asks Rhaegar.

''Blood Raven is alive Rhaegar, he's North of the Wall and his inaction will doom us if I don't act. Let me paint you a picture of what would happen if Robert became King but Lyanna died. You Die, he drinks and stumbles to bed calling his bride Lyanna causing his Queen to cuckold him, Westeros burns because of it. We only survive because your nephew fucking sister brings three Dragons but your son stabs her because she becomes Aerys in a womanly Body. The Old Gods speak this to me, but if that is to be the fate of Westeros and I'm expected to let it happen then you must die and I become King to stop it!'' Says Barthogan, a righteous fury burning within his every word.

Barthogan only realizes what he says after the fact.

''Oh Shit. Fuck. Dammit. We Gonna duel or what?'' Barthogan says, as the rush of adrenaline from letting all of that out dies down making him feel awkward.

''I see you don't intend to back down...A pity, very well I accept.'' Says Rhaegar.

''One more thing, if anyone interferes from your side all the rules go out the window, and we bleed you dry.'' Barthogan says, walking towards Cassandra.

''Give the order, if Connington looks like he's gonna jump in fire an arrow at me from their side.'' Barthogan whispers as he kisses Cassandra deeply on her lips. ''Men! Here me! If it comes to a battle do you best to spare The Kingsguard, remember they may support the Mad Fucker, but they swore a Vow that prevents them from denying a Royal Order.'' Barthogan says giving Instructions before going to Ned.

''Ned, promise me you'll sit Cregan on that damn Throne if I die? Promise me Ned!?'' Barthogan asks.

''I Promise. Good luck Brother.'' Says Ned, as Barthogan goes to Brynden Tully.

''Brynden Tully, in the event of my death I Name you Lord Protector of The Realm and Regent for Cregan I Blackstark.'' Says Barthogan, before walking over to Robert.

''I'd ask for a Gauntlet, but I'll settle for that Hunting Knife of yours. At least your blade tastes his blood.'' Says Barthogan.

''Make the sorry bastard pay.'' Robert states handing Barthogan the Hunting Knife Gifted to him Robert by Jon Arryn.

''Count on it.'' Barthogan promises as he Draws Red Rain in one hand before swapping Robert's Knife for his Kukri Knife he'd had forged as a Nameday present for Cregan. The Hilt was Dragon Bone atop Weirwood. Like A Wooden Door Studded with Iron or something...except it was Dragon Bone on Weirwood instead, the Blade itself looked alot like Nyx Ulric's Kukri's, which was somewhat fitting since in the Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive Movie Lunafreya Nox Flueret was voiced by Cersei's Actress while King Regis was Voiced by Ned's. Something to consider no?

It cost a small fortune making it. But it was worth it in the end, The Blade was made from his Special Alloy, which sat just below Valyrian Steel in sheer quality. He watched as Rhaegar drew a familiar sword.

''It can't be.'' Barthogan breathed not believing the sword in Rhaegar's Hands....The Sword of King Aegon I Targaryen The Conqueror. The Sword of the Blackfyre Pretenders and chief cause of Five Failed Rebellions, A Blade which was thought lost until just now, The Legendary Valyrian Steel Bastard Sword; Blackfyre....