House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men
Chapter 440 - 89 A.C.

Chapter 440: 89 A.C.

[A/N: Ages of the kids are as followed;

Riktor- 11

Sylas: 9

Vaella: 4

Astorias: 4

The Twins: 2 and a half

Nymeria: around 2 ]

(Third Person POV)

[Harrenhal]

In the training yard of the castle, a large explosion shook the ground as some servants ran away while screaming in terror.

There were sparks of flames that flew everywhere, hitting some banners and setting them ablaze as some soldiers began to run about, carrying buckets of water to put the flames out.

After a few minutes of commotion, Maegelle ran out to see what had happened.

"What is going on???" She exclaimed

"My Lady, get inside!" a Knight said, "They’re going overboard yet again!"

Maegelle frowned, "Are you serious???" She said, "Raise your shield up and keep it in front of me."

The Duskguard Knight raised his shield, "Right...."

Maegelle walked towards where the explosion happened, the Knight in front of her with the shield raised, keeping her safe from anything.

They reached the clearing where a small wall of flames was being put out, black smoke filling the air. In the middle of the yard, both Riktor and Sylas were standing several feet from each other while wielding their weapons, facing off.

"Hehe....." Sylas said as he wiped his cheek, "That was quite good, brother."

Riktor had his greatsword leaning on his shoulder, a slight smirk on his face, "You’re getting better, Sylas!" He said, "I think you almost got me with that one."

Maegelle stepped past the Knight, "Excuse me!" She said with a serious expression, "How many times have I told you boys not to create explosions so close to the castle???"

Sylas looked at her, "Oh, Mama...."

Riktor blinked and then pointed at Sylas, "That was him." He said, "It was his flames."

Sylas scowled, "You diverted it with your telekinesis!" He exclaimed, "Father told you that if you were going to do that, send it into the air!"

Maegelle crossed her arms, "That is enough training." She said, "The two of you, go and take a bath and resume your studies."

"But Mama...." Sylas frowned, "I-"

"Now." Maegelle said firmly

Riktor sighed, "Fine....." He said as both he and Sylas began to walk away, "If you say so."

"This is the third time this week, you’re scaring your sister." Maegelle said seriously, "And Maelor’s naps keep getting interrupted, I can barely handle Maekar being grumpy, I don’t need the two of them to be in foul moods."

"Sorry, Mama...." Sylas said

"Go on now." Maegelle said

"Let them live a little." Drakken said as he appeared next to her

Maegelle jumped up slightly, "Drakken!" She said, "You’re back from Dorne?"

Drakken nodded, "I am." He said, "How were things here?"

"You just saw it..." Maegelle said as he wrapped his arm around her waist, "These boys of yours.....they know nothing but destruction these days."

"As is their right." Drakken smirked as he leaned down towards her, "You’re so beautiful with that serious look in your face. Should we make another one?"

"What?" Maegelle said, "Drakken, stop joking around. We had an agreement, we are not having more children. Not now."

"What a shame." Drakken chuckled

"How is Nymeria?" Maegelle asked, "I’ve missed that little one. She was so adorable the first....and only time I’ve seen her."

"She’s well." Drakken said, "I’ve had some issues with the Dog and well, his assignments. But other than that, everything is under control."

"You’re going to need to do something about him." Maegelle said, "I’ve been told by Olyver that Maegor keeps sending threats."

"I’ll handle him." Drakken told her, "I have an assignment for him, however. Something has arisen in the East and it is quite interesting."

"Yes, I’ve heard." Maegelle patted his chest, "That worries me.....a little."

"There is nothing to be concerned about." Drakken told her, "Everything will be fine."

She nodded, "I trust you."

"Good." He said, "Anyways...."

"Let’s go and have some time alone."

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"Kehehehe!!" Astorias laughed maniacally as she was mounted atop Riktor’s shoulders, her arm wrapped around his neck as she tried to choke him, "Got you!"

Riktor scowled as he tried to pry her off, "Get off me!!!"

Sylas stared at this, "Astorias." He said with a serious tone, "We’re trying to study here."

"Study this!" Astorias said as she squeezed her arm, choking Riktor

"Gahhh!" Riktor exclaimed, "You little monster! How are you so strong?!"

"I’m the strongest!" Astorias shouted, "I break you!"

Saera walked into the room where Riktor and Sylas were supposed to be performing their studies, "Boyysss~~!" She said, "Take a break, let’s go on a ride~ Oh. Astorias, my dear.....leave your brother alone."

She walked over to her and pulled her off as she frowned.

"Mama, I was having fun....." Astorias said as she was set down on the floor

Riktor hunched over, coughing repeatedly, "I wasn’t!!"

"Hehe...." Astorias smirked, "I kick you!"

She kicked him in the chin hard, causing him to step away.

"Dammit!" Riktor said, "I’m gonna put you in the air if you keep doing that, I am warning you!"

"Astorias, dear." Saera crouched down, "He’s serious. And he’s not like your papa, who will twirl you around and will bounce you up and down which makes it fun. He’ll literally keep you up there, unmoving and all. It is not fun."

Astorias pouted, "He’s no fun."

Saera straightened up, "Oh but he’s my baby~" She hugged Riktor, who was almost as tall as her, "My big and beautiful boy~~!! I love him~"

She kept repeatedly kissing his face, which Riktor tried to lean away from. All this happened while Sylas sat there, an open book in front of him.

"Mama, our Father wants us to finish our studies for today." Sylas said, "Otherwise, Mama Maegelle won’t ’give him some’, or so he says."

"Ah, but I’ll give him some if he lets you go on a ride with me~" Saera said as she had her cheek pressed against Riktor’s, who seemed annoyed, "Come on, boys~ Let’s gooo~~"

"No." Riktor said

"You’re quite the serious one...." Saera squished his cheek, "My tall little man~"

"I’m 11, not a baby!" Riktor exclaimed, "And I was just harassed by your daughter!"

"Don’t yell at my Mama!" Astorias shouted as she kicked him in the shin

"Ah! That’s it!" Riktor said as he flicked his wrist up

Astorias was suddenly flung into the air and held suspended several feet up.

"Ahhh! Mama, help!" Astorias cried out for help, "Riktor’s being mean!"

"Aw, Riktor, let her go." Saera chuckled, "Don’t be so serious."

"No, I am tired of this." Riktor said with a serious scowl, "I am going to finish my studies with her in the air that way."

"Let her go, Riktor." Drakken walked into the room, "I’ll keep her in line."

"Papaaaa~~~" Astorias smiled brightly

"Ah, My Love~" Saera smiled

Drakken walked over to where Astorias was and Riktor undid his telekinesis, causing the girl to drop down and into Drakken’s arms, who caught her without much of a reaction.

The girl hugged her father with a bright smile as Drakken looked at Saera with a serious expression.

"You. Mya. Me." Drakken said seriously, "In two hours. Do what you’re going to do and make it quick. I want you wearing your sexiest attire."

Saera blushed, "Oh?"

"Father, is it really appropriate to say this in front of us?" Sylas said with a frown

"Yea, whatever." Drakken turned around, "Come, Astorias. Let us go and play with Vaella."

"She made some tea apparently."