I See Fire / Jacaerys Velaryon

Chapter 26

Jacaerys' pov

Nearly all of the dragons have riders now. The long-thought-dead Laenor Velaryon has returned and reclaimed Seasmoke. Lord Corlys has claimed Grey Ghost, one of the two riderless dragons on the mount. Rhaena has claimed Silverwind while Daemon has claimed Vermithore. Sheepstealer is still riderless along with Syrax but at least they are the only ones.

Daemon announces my presence in the War Hall and I walk to the head of the table. "We sail for Kings Landing within the hour. We will meet with our allies at Harenhall and make our way to the fields outside the city on the morrow. There we will wait for Aegon. If he surrenders we will call off the attack if he doesn't we will destroy him and his followers." I explain and everyone nods.

I make my way to my chambers and strap on my brass armor. I slide my sword into its sheath and secure my dagger on my hip. I wrap my cloak around my shoulders and make my way outside to the Dragon Mount. I clench my jaw already seeing all the other dragon riders there. "Alright. We will fly slightly ahead. Protect the ships, they have to make it to Kings Landing. Understood?" I ask and they all nod and mount their dragons. I climb onto Vermax as I run my hand along his scales. "Sōvēs!" I call out to Vermax and he lifts in the air as I maneuver him to fly in the direction of Kings Landing.

Rhaella's pov

Aemond walks into my cell and looks down at me. "You requested to see me?" He says and I nod. "Do you agree with what your brother is doing?" I ask seriously. "No. To begin with yes, because my mother claimed it was my father's wish for him to become king. In the beginning, he just wanted the glory but now he is driven by madness and blood." He shakes his head and I nod and walk over to him.

"Jacaerys is attacking tomorrow and I need you to help me out of here." I whisper to him and I lean back to see his wide eyes. "Please, Aemond. If you really love me, I need your help." I say and he sighs and leans his forehead against mine. "It will be difficult." He says and I nod. "When The Blacks attack the Keep will be in chaos. That is when you must take my armor and weapons along with your own and free me. Make sure Vagar is somewhere safe where you can easily get to her." I instruct him and he sighs and nods.

"Aemond, you must promise me to tell no one of this." I say as I place my hand on his cheek. "I promise." He nods with a frown. "Will my mother and sister be safe?" He asks and I sigh and shake my head. "I don't know." I say and he nods. "I will see you tomorrow." He says as we break away and I nod. "Thank you." I whisper to him as I take his hand. He nods and places a kiss on my knuckles.