Dance of souls

Chapter 22

Eyra was stunned, she didn't expect them to respond so quickly; after recovering from the initial shock she replied:

-It is wonderful news, the reasons are quite futile, but it is good news. I notice that Dad is not there, I guess you have deceived me again; I shouldn't expect anything new from you snakes. If you wanted me to eat with you just ask -

-What did you say? - asks shocked Alicent

- That if you wanted me to eat with you just ask - replies Eyra in mocking tone

-Not that. What did you call us? - question Alicent furiously approaching the girl

-Oh! That one, I called you snakes; what is it you don't like to be called that? And yet, that is what you are, you get in everywhere, you are slimy, false and incorrect. Crawl around all the islands and spread slander of all kinds- explains Eyra and continues by saying:

- You think Nyra is stupid enough to believe that it was Dad who called this advice and doubted Luke's legitimacy on Driftmark, he adores his grandchildren would never do it. Your policy of hatred will only bring death and destruction, you must be careful because you reap what you sow; if you spread mange you cannot expect to reap peace -

-Is it a threat Eyra ? - question furious Alicent

-No mom, it's a promise- says solemnly Eyra closing her eyes and expecting a slap on the face that never comes.

Amazed by this, she opens her eyes and sees that her mother's hand is blocked by that of her brother

-Aemond! What are you doing? Let me go now, your sister deserves a lesson- exclaims Alicent astonished by her son's behaviour

-No mother, you and Otto will no longer lay a hand on Eyra. From now on she is under my protection- says serious Aemond

-You can't be serious, I remind you that she took your eye, she also has no regard for you- exclaim Alicent trying to convince Aemond to change her mind. 

-You're wrong, she took out my eye, it's true, but she did it to defend those...- Aemond wanted to add bastards to the sentence but, seeing the look of his sister, made him change his mind

-Our nephews; moreover, she tried to make it up to me by looking after me day and night, even though I rejected her with insults. And I forgave her, that day I lost an eye but I gained Vhagar, and it was worth it- explains, in a solemn tone, Aemond distancing his mother from her sister.

-You don't understand, she will be the ruin of this family. Don't you want to be king someday Aegon? It's your right- speaks Alicent

-Want the truth mother? - Question Aegon drinking a sip of wine from his glass

-Yes!- exclaims Alicent

- I don't want to be king, I don't care particularly, and I like being with Haelena and our children. I do not hate Rhaenyra, of course I condemn that his children are bastards sons of Harwin Strong, but I do not hate; however, I do not want to rule I was not prepared but Rhaenyra is; so, as soon as the time will come she will ascend the throne- explains Aegon

Alicent was shocked, did not expect such an act of rebellion from her children, turned to Eyra and shouted:

- This is all your fault! You turned my own children against me; you brainwashed them by telling them about me. You'll pay for this-

-Is it a threat mother? - asked shocked Eyra

-Yes, it is a threat- Otto replies, dragging Alicent out of the room.

Eyra began to panic, and immediately Haelena approached her, hugging her and saying:

-Quiet. Green and red will join the phoenix to its former glory-