Robert's Rebellion

Robert Baratheon has rebelled against the crown.

When Aerys asked Jon Arryn for the heads of Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark, he refused, and now Westros is purged into a civil war. Crownlands, Reach and Dorne in the loyalist forces and Stormlands, Riverlands, Vale and North on the rebel forces.

Me, i am preparing to head for Dragonstone with my mother. The main priority that i have to take was to transfer all the funds from the treasury.

But i am not counting on that, we would need a lot of funds to not only survive but also to launch an invasion on westros in the future.

But aside from funds for our survival, the bulk of the funds must be left at a secure hidden location. For carrying that much wealth can be our undoing too.

Remember i had toured Dragonstone  so i know the perfect location whereby i can stash the wealth, that will be required for future use.

And that is the first major change, i am going to bring about in this world.

It was said that Aerys left Robert Baratheon with coffers full of gold. And well, he was six million in debt at the start of the series.

Well i have no reason to be so generous to give them, such a gift for defeating us.

Now about the more difficult part to convince father to part with his coffers.

Aerys was in his room and two kingsguard were present outside his room they were Ser Jamie and Ser Jonothor.

I went past them as i entered the room, Aerys was walking to and fro in his room, muttering about traitors and incompetent fools.

"Hello father", i said.

He turned in my direction, "Viserys"

"You wished to see me"

"Yes, i did", he muttered

I remained silent, and was thinking of how to convince him about my plan. "Viserys, you will depart to Dragonstone with your mother", he said.

"Is it due to the war", i asked.

"He suddenly turned and grabbed my arms, are you afraid."

His nails pierced my arms as i hissed.

"Answer me boy", he said.

"No, a dragon is not afraid of stags", i replied. He was pleased by my answer, as he relased me, with a grin on his face. "Yes, a dragon is not afraid of stags that's right, you are my heir and prince of Dragonstone."

"Father, i heard that Jon Connington let Robert Baratheon escape at the battle of bells."

He was angry, from what i said. "That incompetent fool, i should have killed him instead of exiling him".

"Father, why not hire the Golden Company to do the work, after all you have wiped out all the black dragons and they are left with no dragon to serve other than us, we can offer them territories in riverlands, vale, stormlands and the north." 

He was intrested, i could tell now to seal the deal. "We will also not be dependent on others, the fat flower is laying a siege while Rhaegar fights. It will also force the coward Tywin Lannister to submit to you." He started to grin madly after hearing my last statement.

"Yes, that will do ha Tywin at my feet grovelling and begging with the rebels cut down. The black dragons are gone and only the red dragon remain now."

"Father, i would like Lucerys Velaryon and Ser William Darry to accompany us till Dragonstone during our travel. Lucerys Velaryon can build the ships for the voyage at dragonstone and Ser Darry can help in acquiring the company."

"Yes, yes take them with and you also take a kingsguard to accompany you at Dragonstone, you will be my true heir not Rhaegar..."

(mission accomplished)

I met the Maester of Ships, Lucerys Velyaron the next day itself,

"Prince Viserys", he bowed.

"Lord Velaryon", I greeted him.

"We will be departing to Dragonstonstone tomorrow, my prince." I nodded, though thoughts had started to arise in my head. I was going to alter this timeline on a significant level, since arriving here.

Lord Velaryon, i want to know what do you think of my plan." He was reluctant to say anything, but "My prince, it is not wise to trust the blackfyre's the golden company was loyal to them after all".

"And what of building ships and carracks".

"It would be difficult to complete buildng a significant amount in such a short period". "Hmm, how many gold dragons will be required for funding.

"My Prince, it will require close to one million gold dragons." I said nothing, but just watched after he left.

The crown's treasure has more than six million gold dragons by my knowledge so far. (Aerys left the crown overflowing with gold) So i once again, found myself in attendance with Aerys."Why did you come here", Aerys remarked.

"Father the cost for funding your plan..."Stop, don't bother me with that. I have more important things to do than counting coppers, do whatever you want".

That was easy, i guess what is on his mind is the news of Rhaegar's battle with the rebel forces.

And, Rhaegar died at Trident, by the hands of Robert Baratheon, Now known as the Demon of the Trident.

The whole capital was silent, father was furious and mother wept for hours after hearing the news.The death of Rhaegar was a very serious blow to the Targaryen loyalists.

We had the men, but dissent had already started to appear between them, and Aerys descent into madness spiralled after it, he burned someone everyday now.

Even i was wary to approach him now, but i did and listened to him rant. Mother would have objected but she was overcome with grief.

And then Aerys declared me his heir, bypassing Aegon.It did not cause quite a stir, but they were incensed after Prince Lewyn Martell was slain in the battle by Ser Lyn Corbay. 

After naming me his heir, me and my mother were to depart to Dragonstone for our safety. Before our departure Aerys called me, "Viserys, . you are my heir, ..you are loyal to me are you not ...Viserys..." he was hysterical as he was saying this.

"Yes father, i am," i replied.

You go to dragonstone with your mother i will kill the traitors and when you bring the golden company we will burn them all, yes burn them all. Ha ha ha yes, burn them all to ashes."

"Yes father". I looked at him, bowed and left knowing it was the last time i will see him.

I hurried to the treasury with Ser William Darry and his trusted men. Time was of importance, and i had already told him of my plan to transfer the gold to dragonstone, and he obeyed as i was the crown prince and father had already given me with the permission and authority to use the gold as i wanted.

I know it was impossible to hide the fact that treasury was emptied so i was planning on splitting it.

The treasury was nearly emptied and stored in caskets and transefered on our ships.

And as we sailed towards Dragonstone

The view of Kingslanding was fading behind us.

As we approached Dragonstone, the familiar view of the castle and cliffs welcomed us. Dragonstone was built as a military base, and the last time i came here, i had familarized myself with it. I had selected few men from the garrison, who were loyal to me.

And along with Ser William Darry and Ser Jonothor Darry, (yes, i had asked father to have a member of the kingsguard with us to protect us and he agreed. Well, i listened to him rant, patiently for days and was always eager for stories regarding dragons from him. So it was not a surprise that he agreed to it) I buried half of the gold dragons out of the treasury. Most of it was stored in the remote locations of the dragonglass mines.

After arriving at Dragonstone i had asked Rhaella about dragon eggs.

She was silent for a while and then replied, "Aerys found a stone chamber to store the remaining dragon eggs here, he feared that if all the dragoneggs were destroyed or stolen there would be no chance for him to hatch them."

"Where is the the stone chamber then". She was reminicsing about something for a while and then said, "Come with me".

She took me to the vaults of Dragonstone, we walked into the vaults and i came across various paintings, statutes, swords, shields and even some dragon bones. I had been here before, but there were no signs of any dragon eggs. She walked a bit further and stopped near a statue of a dragon.Well it was more like a large dragon carving and less like a statue. It was carved on the wall but due to it's size it appeared to have been ejected out of it.

Rhaella went near it and touched it's head and then pressed it, and with just a little rumbling it slid in.I waited with anticipation for something to happen and suddenly three heads were ejected out of the wall, mother had anticipated this she just opened their jaws which parted easily and within their jaws were dragon eggs, three dragon eggs.

"A dragon has three heads", said my mother.

I was slackjawed, i mean i was not able to find them, but Aerys was able to do so. It was quite hard to come to terms with, so i just went and took the dragon eggs.

The three eggs were of similar size to the one's described in the show. One was blood red in color, the other was pale silver in color and the last was pitch black in color.

There was a slight trace of warmth in them that i was able to sense through them. I took a sharp intake of breath as my heart started beating faster. And suddenly my world shifted, after overcoming the vertigo of this sudden change i regained my bearings and looked around.

And then i saw them, living dragons flying gracefully in the air. One had red scales while the other had silver scales, flying past each other.

As i was mesmerized watching them, i felt a hot breath on my neck. Realizing what it must be, i slowly turned my head. And there was the last dragon with black scales.

I raised my hand in a gesture to touch it, but it opened it's jaws as i did that. I slowly lowered my hand and looked towards it, and then it roared.

And i was back in the cave with Rhaella looking at me worriedly, after assuring her that everything was fine we returned.

After the spectacle with the dragons, i tried many times to repeat what had happened but to no avail.

After that incident i was once again making a major change in the timeline, as i went to Lucerys Velaryon.

Lord Lucerys, i want you to do something for me", i waited for some time and then turned towards the window , i could see the brewing of a storm. As the waves crashed against the rocks of Dragonstone. "What can i do my prince".

"I want you to sail to Sunspear with your fleet and deliver these chests along with this letter to Doran Martell."  I handed him a letter and pointed towards the chests that were present in the room. 

"It is of great importance Lord Lucerys". "Then, i shall see it done my prince", he replied.

The chests were for safekeeping, they contained the rest of the gold dragons. But more importantly the letter was for the alliance between our two houses.

I had asked for Oberyn Martell to come to meet us in Braavos to discuss the terms for our agreement.

Lucerys Velaryon left a few days ago, and life was passing by on Dragonstone.

I continued to tinker with the dragon eggs and when i was not tinkering, i oversaw the management of our garrison.

I wanted no traitors who will sell me to Robert Baratheon at the first chance they get. I had already seen who were worthy and loyal to me and created a household guard of ten people. They will be accompany us on our travels so we will not be in a dire state during our exile.

I had started preparations for my departure when we received news of the sack of King's Landing.

How Jaime Lannister had killed Aerys Targaryen. The Mountain had killed Aegon by bashing his head against the wall and then raped and killed Elia Martell. Rhaneys was stabbed to death by Armory Looch.

Mother was devasted by that news, all i could do was console her. I was declared King of the seven kingdoms after the death of Aerys and Aegon.

I was pacing as i heard the cries of Rhaella over the sounds of storm.

Over many years, i was only fond of Rhaella in the family, she was a gentle soul that had to bear the burden of Aerys madness and the consequences of his actions and i know today she would leave me, so unknowingly a feeling of sadness had crept up on me.

After quite a time, i was called in. Mother or Rhaella was tired and looked very frail, she had lost quite a lot of blood too.

She had scooped a little babe in her arms and even in her weakened state was cooing at the babe.Viserys... 

"Yes mother", I replied.

"Meet Daenerys Targaryen, your little sister".

She is beautiful, mother. She goes after you." She chuckled, but it sounded very weak to me.

"Promise me, promise me you will take care of her"

"Mother.."

"Promise me Vis, promise me", I was having a feeling of deja vu, as she said that. So i just replied "Yes Mother, i will take care of her. I promise."

She gave a sigh and smiled at me,and Rhaella Targaryen died.And Daenerys Stormborn was born.

I watched as our ship left Dragonstone, the castle still magnificient as ever. Shipwrecks of the remaining ships were scattered around the island.I will return i thought as i looked at Dragonstone. Daenerys gurgled at that time as i turned towards her,

"We will return."