Victory and Coup


The streets of Kings Landing are full of people and merchants both buying and selling goods. Life goes on with none of the people suspecting Alyxandar's perilous position. After all, Arianne Martel has assured the people that their future King is healthy and able. Though the truth is far from that rosy outlook. In the halls of the Red Keep, things are not as good as they seem. While Arianne is a good ruler, she is slowly losing support due to those who seek to gain more power.

"For the last time, the answer is no." States Arianne as she glares at the old men surrounding her. These men are the more greedy merchants of the Merchants Guild who seek to capitalize from Alyx's depression. Arianne has successfully hidden the fact that her beloved is bed ridden and has yet to awaken.

"But my lady, perhaps it is for the best that the Merchants Guild separate from the Crown." Says one elderly man from Essos. In the room are Tyrion, Varys, Oberyn, and Lucian.

"Do not forget who started your guild and has maintained it." Threatens Oberyn as he glares at the old men. The old men glare back and silently growl at the meeting that is going nowhere.

"Besides, Finnick, the Leader of the Merchants Guild has assured us that he will support us." Says Tyrion as he glances at the old men who shift in their seats.

"You've spoken with Finnick?" Asks one old man with worry written on his face.

"Indeed and according to him… you three have been kicked out of the Merchants Guild due to your… untrustworthiness." Says Arianne as she puts on a thoughtful expression.

"Finnick's words." Says Arianne with a soft smile. The men pale as Dornish soldiers enter the room. They are roughly grabbed and hoisted from their seats.

"P-Please, my lady we are only looking-." Attempts the elderly man before Arianne raises her hand.

"Please do not insult my intelligence with your lies," says Arianne before looking to the soldiers, "take them away." Lucian looks on before shaking his head and turning to Arianne.

"They should be executed in public," says Lucian as the others turn to him, "it would tell the people that someone is in charge as well as send a message that the person won't tolerate traitors."

"The people believe that Alyx is in charge and they will continue to believe that until my beloved wakes to assure them that he is." Says Arianne with narrowed eyes as Lucian growls.

"The kingdom cannot wait indefinitely for the boy to wake." Growls out Lucian as Arianne looks to him with a cold glare.

"It will wait until he is able and until then, we will run it as if nothing has happened." Says Arianne as she glares at Lucian who looks to Tyrion.

"And you believe this as well, brother?" Asks Lucian as Tyrion looks to him.

"I do, there is no one else capable of ending this war and stabilizing the Seven Kingdoms but Alyxandar." Says Tyrion as Lucian looks to Oberyn who folds his arms over his chest.

"And if he doesn't wake?" Asks Lucian before the doors open and Kinvara steps in.

"He will wake." Assures Kinvara as Lucian glares at the group.

"Excuse me." Says Lucian as he stands and leaves the room. Arianne glares at the man's back before turning to Tyrion.

"That man cannot be trusted." Says Arianne while Tyrion sighs.

"He seeks to gain more power while Alyx is out of the fold." Says Oberyn with a frown.

"He's simply thinking like our father." Says Tyrion as he takes a swig of wine. While Tywin was not his favorite person, he was still his father.

"He undermines all my decisions and seeks to become king." Says Arianne to Tyrion who sighs.

"He will try to force the matter." Says Kinvara drawing their attention.

"What matter?" Asks Oberyn as Kinvara steps forward.

"We cannot hide Alyx's condition forever and even now, more and more lords and ladies are becoming suspicious." Says Kinvara, making Arianne sigh sadly.

"Should we be worried about Lucian spilling the truth of Alyx's condition?" Asks Oberyn as Kinvara turns to him.

"No but… be wary of him." Says Kinvara as Tyrion sighs sadly, not wanting to lose another family member.

"Are we done for today?" Asks Arianne as she stands. Tyrion nods his head and Arianne walks out the doors with Kinvara. Arianne walks fast and heads right for Alyx's chambers. She opens the door to see Cersei by the bed side. Jaime looks to the doors and shakes his head. Cersei has not left the room since her son was placed here. The once beautiful Queen looks nothing like her former self as her hair is sloppy, her makeup is gone, her eyes are red from not sleeping and her clothes are dirty.

"Has she eaten anything?" Asks Arianne to Jaime who shakes his head and sighs.

"She has refused to leave the room and hasn't slept for 5 days and when she does sleep… it is only for a few minutes." Says Jaime as he looks at Cersei sadly.

"She needs her sleep or she will not be alive to greet her son when he wakes." Says Kinvara as she pours some liquid into a cup. Kinvara walks to Cersei and hands her the cup.

"Drink this." Says Kinvara as Cersei weakly grabs the cup with her eyes never leaving the form of Alyx. Cersei sips the drink before her eyes begin to droop down. She falls asleep and Jaime picks her up before leaving the room with a "Thank you". As soon as the door shut, Arianne was beside the bed with a longing look as she reached out to touch the face of Alyx.

"Oh my beloved, please awaken and claim your birthright." Pleads Arianne as Alyx shifts in the bed as his face leans to her.

"A-Arianne." Whispers Alyx as sweat rolls down his face. Arianne smiles with tears in her eyes as she presses her head against his.

"I am here my love." Assures Arianne as Kinvara watches while mixing different things together. She lights the ingredients and Alyx breathes in the fumes. Still he does not awaken, making Arianne sigh.

"Give it time, he will awaken." Says Kinvara as she looks to Arianne.

"When!?" Shouts Arianne as she stands with tears in her eyes. Arianne sighs and wipes her eyes before looking to Kinvara.

"Forgive me, I know you are doing all you can." States Arianne as Kinvara smile.

"Fear not, I have one last thing to try." Assures Kinvara, making Arianne look to her.

"What?" Asks Arianne as Kinvara passes her hand over the body of Alyx.

"You will see." Says Kinvara cryptically. Alyx's chest rises up and down at a steady pace as his eye lashes flicker.

In another part of the Keep, Margaery sits with her father and grandmother. Mace paces back and forth while muttering. Olenna sighs and shakes her head as she looks to Margaery. Loras sits on a couch with his arms folded as he watches his father.

"Damn it, if only those damn Sparrows hadn't killed the king, Margaery would be queen by now." Rants Mace Tyrell with anger.

"There is nothing that can be done about it now." Says Olenna as she glances to her buffoon of a son. Margaery sighs at all the hard work it took to please Joffrey and how it has all been wasted.

"Maybe it is not too late." Says Mace as he pauses in his steps. Olenna raises a brow at the man's statement as Margaery looks to her father.

"What do you mean?" Asks Loras as he puts his cup down. Mace turns to his family with a smile.

"I mean, Margaery was crowned Queen and if the prince should die?" Says Mace, letting his family finish his thought.

"Margaery could rule." Says Loras with a smile as he looks to Margaery who doesn't know how to feel about that.

"My thoughts exactly." Says a voice from the doorway, making the Tyrells turn to the intruder. Standing in the doorway is Lucian who has his arms folded over his chest. Mace pales and starts to sweat like a pig.

"M-My lord, p-please." Starts Mace before Lucian raises his hand to silence the man. Lucian steps into the room and looks at Margaery who becomes confused at his stare.

"While your daughter was crowned Queen, the people won't accept her rule," says Lucian as he walks around the room, making Olenna put a hand to her face, "what I offer is a marriage."

"Marriage, to Alyxandar?" Sneers Loras as he doesn't like the thought of that.

"No, to me." Says Lucian as he turns to Margaery who widens her eyes. Olenna looks to the ambitious lion with a thoughtful look.

"B-But what of Alyxandar?" Asks Mace with some fear in his voice, not wanting to anger the Dragon. Lucian turns to him with a glare that makes Mace pale in fear.

"Irrelevant, when I am king and Margaery Queen, he will lose his power." Says Lucian, making Margaery doubtful.

"Alyxandar has control of the Royal Army, support of the Houses, and three dragons." Says Olenna as Lucian turns to her.

"What do you have that makes you so confident?" Asks Olenna, making Lucian smirk.

"First: the Royal Army is out reclaiming the north, leaving Kings Landing with a garrison and Dornish soldiers, Second: my personal troops are already here in Kings Landing, Third: the Houses will support those in power and have already begun to question the boy's rule, Fourth: his dragons are in the Dragon's Pit and haven't left." Says Lucian with a smirk as Olenna begins to see opportunity.

"But what if Alyxandar discovers this plane of yours?" Asks Margaery as she still doesn't like this plan. Lucian turns to her and smiles.

"Alyx is bedridden after taking a poison dagger to the heart," says Lucian, making the Tyrells widen their eyes, "if or when he wakes up, it will be too late for him to stop it."

"But if he wakes, the people will flock to him like before." Says Mace while pacing.

"That is why we must insure he doesn't wake." Says Lucian with a deadly tone. The Tyrells stop what they're doing and look to Lucian.

"You mean kill him?" Asks Margaery with wide eyes.

"I mean, put him out of his misery." Says Lucian with folded arms.

"And the Royal Army?" Asks Loras as he looks to Lucian.

"Do you think they'll accept the fact that you are king?" Asks Loras, making Lucian pour himself something to drink before pouring another glass.

"The Royal Army is supposed to protect the king and kingdom and when Alyx dies, they will follow the next king." Says Lucian as he picks up both cups and hands one to Mace.

"So… do we have a deal?" Asks Lucian as Mace smiles and lifts his cup. Margaery looks unsure of the plan and knows everything relies on Alyx being killed.

Harrenhal

Night has claimed the sky as two opposing forces wait to commence battle. Tommen and his army have surrounded Harrenhal and blocked out any ravens coming or going. Tommen paces outside the tent as it is his first battle. Rick Rykker watches his movements with a smile.

"The plan will work, my prince." Assures Rykker as he makes Tommen stop.

"Have they discovered our men?" Asks Tommen making Rykker shake his head in a "no". Tommen sighs in relief as hiding a massive army is not easy.

"All we need is the gates to open and taking the castle will prove all too easy." Says Rykker as Sansa comes from the tent with Arya following.

"Then I must prepare to lead the charge." Says Tommen with bravery. Rykker smiles at his enthusiasm but his orders are to keep Tommen safe and that will be harder to do if he's in the middle of the fight.

"Actually, you won't be leading the charge," says Rykker, making Tommen tilt his head in confusion, "you made the plan and it is my job to put it into fruition."

"B-But, brother always leads." Says Tommen in confusion. Sansa steps forward and smiles at Tommen while Arya turns her head away. She may accept that Sansa likes Tommen but it doesn't mean she has to like him.

"I will leave you with the reserve troops in case we need help." Says Rykker, though he knows they will easily take the poorly defended castle. Tommen seems less than happy about not leading but gives in with encouragement from Sansa.

"I will join the assault." Says Arya as she steps forward with a sword and two dagger, wearing light armor.

"Arya!" Exclaims Sansa in worry. Arya turns to her and smiles.

"I'm not like you Sansa, you're smart while I'm more force." Says Arya and Sansa looks at her before giving in, knowing she can't change her sister's mind. Dacey Mormont steps out of the tent wearing her armor and carrying her mace.

"I'm ready." Says Dacey as she stands by Rick Rykker. Rick looks to her and nods before mounting his horse. As he does, a light flickers on the walls of Harrenhal. Rick nods to a Captain who raises a torch and waves it in a pattern.

"Seems like Daemon Sand has successfully infiltrated the castle," says Dacey as she rides up next to Rick.

"Now he has to get the gate open." Says Rick as Arya rides next to Dacey. Time goes by as the gates of Harrenhal remain closed. Rick waits patiently before the gates begin to creak open.

"Charge!" Shouts Rick as he gallops ahead of his men with Dacey and Arya right on his tail. The gates fully open and shouting is heard from within the castle. Rick charges through the gates and behead a Bolton who had tried to impale him with a spear. Dacey arrives next and smashes her mace into the face of a Frey. Arya rides next to Dacey and plunges Needle through a man and turns before stabbing another man. The Royal Army bursts through the gates and starts cutting down the defenders. Over the walls, comes Karl Bar Emmon and the Second Legion.

"Drive them back!" Shouts a Bolton as he points his sword. As he does a sword goes through his chest. Behind him stands Daemon Sand who smirks.

"Commander, reinforcements approaching!" Shouts a soldier from the Royal Army. Rick turns and sees Boltons and Freys charging towards the open gates.

"They lured us in, damn." Says Rick as he moves his forces to bog down the gate. Bar Emmon's forces man the walls. Suddenly a horn sounds and cavalry slams into the right flank of the approaching enemy.

Leading the charge is Tommen as he hacks down a man before his soldiers rally around him. Rick charges from the castle and slams into the enemy from the front. Heavy fighting occurs in the madness before Arya is pulled off her horse. She dodges several swings, using her tiny body and fast reflexes to make quick work of her attacker.

"My prince!" Calls Rick as he makes his way towards Tommen. Tommen hacks down a man with his sword and stabs another man. Rick gets to him just in time to kill a spearman who was aiming for Tommen's back.

"I saw them coming." Says Tommen as he looks to Rick who sighs but smiles.

"Well done, my price." Says Rick making Tommen beam. The enemy begins to break and Rick calls his men to regroup.

"Shouldn't we follow?" Asks Arya as she pulls up next to Rick.

"No, for now we build up the base before launching our next attack." Says Rick with a smile. The Royal Army has achieved the first victory in the War to Reclaim the North. Tommen wipes his brow of sweat while looking to Rick who nods with a smile. Tommen raises his sword and his soldiers cheer for a well fought victory.

Kings Landing

Arianne walks through the halls of the Red Keep with a melancholy expression on her face. There has been no change in Alyx's condition. Kinvara has said that the time he awakens will be soon but Arianne is not so sure. Arianne is knocked from her thoughts when she sees Lucian walking towards her. Lucian gives a slight bow before looking at the Dornish beauty.

"Lord Lucian," greets Arianne as she stops in her tracks, "what can I help you with?"

"You can help the kingdom by anointing me as king." States Lucian with folded arms. Arianne sighs at the statement before glaring at Lucian.

"It is amazing that you would betray your family with no provocation." Says Arianne as she shakes her head.

"The kingdom comes first above all things… even family." Says Lucian with no hesitation.

"As I told the lords and ladies; there is only one king and his name is Alyxandar Targaryen." Says Arianne with narrowed eyes. Lucian sighs before stepping closer to Arianne and reaching out with his hand. He brushes Arianne's raven black hair before looking into her eyes.

"Your beloved is in no shape to rule and you yourself are barely managing the kingdom," says Lucian as Arianne turns her head away from Lucian's hand. "Do you really believe the nobles will follow you without doubt?"

"The way you say it, it sounds as if you want that to happen." Says Arianne as she looks up at the taller man.

"My father always did what was best for the kingdom and in turn for his family, and so will I." Says Lucian with narrowed eyes.

"Are you threatening me, Lord Lucian?" Asks Arianne with no fear. Lucian doesn't answer her and Arianne walks by him before stopping.

"Carful Lord Lucian, Alyx is not dead." Says Arianne as she glances back at him.

"Also… never touch me again." Says Arianne before walking down the hall. Lucian turns to look in her direction. A shadow moves beside him and Ser Gregor appears.

"Do it but make it painless." Orders Lucian as he turns away and walks down the hall. Gregor watches him go before turning his monstrous gaze to Arianne. Several men walk up behind him with lecherous looks.

"Just secure the door while I deal with the Dragon." Says Gregor in a mocking tone. His men nod their heads as Arianne hurries down the hall. The way that Lucian talked to her as drawn out her worry. Something is going to happen. As she walks down the halls she spots Loras Tyrell in a ceremonial outfit. She becomes confused at the attire before she catches a glimpse of Margaery who looks to her and beckons her to hurry. The faint words "run" on her lips. Arianne makes haste to Alyx's room. As she does she spots Varys and Dornish soldiers.

"My lady." Greets Varys as he ushers her into the room. Varys quickly locks the doors and turns to her.

"Lucian." Says Arianne as Varys nods his head. Kinvara walks from the shadows and looks to Alyx who sleeps.

"Gregor will come," says Kinvara as Oberyn and his daughters narrow their eyes. "And when he does, I need him alive."

"Alive?!" Shouts Oberyn as he looks to the Red Priestess.

"Fear not, he will suffer with what I have planned." Says Kinvara before grunts are heard outside the door. Arianne looks to her uncle and beckons him to hide with Varys. Oberyn vanishes into the dark corner of the room with his daughters doing the same. The doors open and a blood soaked Gregor walks in the room. Arianne sees the Dornish guards lying dead on the ground. Behind Gregor are several men who smile at Arianne.

"What is the meaning of this?" Demands Arianne before Gregor shuts the door. Gregor eyes Arianne with lust before smirking.

"You remind me of her." Says Gregor with a growl. Arianne narrows her eyes at the brute of a man.

"You remind me of Elia Martell." Laughs Gregor as Arianne widens her eyes in rage. Gregor then looks to Kinvara before looking to Alyx.

"I have wished for this day, boy." Says Gregor as he approaches. Arianne draws a dagger and cuts Gregor's arm, making the man look at the wound.

"You bitch!" Growls Gregor before tossing Arianne aside. As he does a spear goes into his leg while a hand clasps over his mouth. Nymeria ties her whip around Gregor's neck and pulls. Gregor looks to see the Sand Snakes as Oberyn comes from the corner.

"The Lannister's mad dog, oh how I've waited for this day." Says Oberyn as Gregor tries to summon his strength. However his muscles constrict and his body seems to lose strength.

"Oh, having trouble?" Says Arianne as she stands in front of the bound man. Arianne lifts her dagger and Gregor is a liquid running down the blade.

"It's time." Says Kinvara as she looks down at Alyx. Kinvara beckons them to bring him closer and they obey. Gregor is places beside Alyx and bound in chains before the doors open. Gregor's men look shocked before they draw their swords. However a sword goes through the back of one man, making the others turn. Jaime stands with his sword out before more Dornish arrive.

"Drop your weapons, traitors." Growls Jaime as the men drop their swords. The men are gathered and held while Jaime looks around.

"What's going on?" Demands Jaime as he tells the occupants of the room that he had saw Lucian's forces moving through the keep.

"Lucian plans on marrying Margaery and becoming king, to successfully do that he needs to get rid of Alyx." Says Arianne, making Jaime shocked.

"I… I can hardly believe it." Says Jaime as he has known of Lucian's lust for power but to betray his family, is something that Jaime is having a hard time accepting.

"Do what you need to do, Kinvara." Says Oberyn as he is getting sick of looking at the man that murdered his sister.

"Let me go you bitch!" Shouts Gregor as he struggles against the chains around his body. Kinvara looks to him with a smile.

"Be honored, you will be helping the Lord of Light and his champion." Says Kinvara before the torches in the room burn brighter. Kinvara makes several cuts on Gregor's body that bleed onto the stone table. The blood pools around the body of Alyx as Gregor feels groggy.

"Āeksio hen ōños, grant issa se kustikāne naejot call aōha servant arlī naejot fulfill se Prophecy." Chants Kinvara as the flames in the room shoot out and lash around Gregor who screams in pain. The chanting gets louder as several other Priest and Priestesses arrive in the room.

"Gūrogon bisa sacrifice; mēre qilōni dares naejot defy aōha jāhor se gaomagon zirȳla naejot awaken se Prince Bona Istan Promised!" Chants Kinvara a bit louder as the flames surround Alyx. The blood around Alyx bubbles and slowly rises. Gregor yells out as Oberyn smiles at the screams. Several other Priestesses chant with Kinvara as they surround Alyx in a circle. The blood lands on Alyx and dyes his body red.

"Awaken se fulfill se destiny bona beckons ao!" Shouts Kinvara as the torches go out. The only thing that is heard is Gregor's moans of pain. Arianne walks to Alyx whose body is covered in blood.

"My love?" Calls Arianne before Alyx's eyes snap open in the familiar violet color of his family. The room is illuminated by the torches as Oberyn stands over a scrawny, wrinkled, old form.

"How befitting a fate for you." Sneers Oberyn as the old man looks at his shriveled hands.

"W-What just happened?" Asks Jaime as he looks to see Alyx rise from his bed. Arianne cries tears of joy before Kinvara beckons the others out of the room. Alyx blinks his eyes before seeing Arianne.

"Arianne." Says Alyx as he takes his hand and caresses her cheek. Arianne leans in his hand and hums with a smile.

Alyx gazes into her eyes before the two kiss each other fiercely. Alyx tears off Arianne's dress and kisses her neck. Arianne moans as Alyx picks her up and enters her. Arianne gasps and moans as Alyx places her back against the stone wall. Arianne kisses her beloved and cannot help sheer happiness of him being awake, from coming out. She moans louder with a smile of bliss on her lips as she straddles Alyx. Alyx grabs onto her breast and smiles at seeing his beloved after so long. Alyx flips her over and enters her before Arianne looks to him. The two gaze at each other before Alyx roars while Arianne moans.

Maester Pycelle stands in front of Lucian and Margaery. He smiles at the two while reading the wedding vows. Lucian smiles at feeling he has won while Margaery remains unsure of this course of action. Mace and Loras watch with satisfied smiles on their faces while Olenna sighs.

"My lords, my ladies, we stand here in the sight of gods and men to witness the union of man and wife. One flesh, one heart, one soul, now and forever." Says Pycelle as he has taken up the roll of High Septon. The doors to the ceremony slowly creak open as one of Lucian's trusted soldiers stands by. He is oblivious to the door opening.

"Let it be known that Margaery of House Tyrell and Lucian of House Lannister are…," starts Pycelle before his eyes slowly widen as the doors open to show Alyxandar in all his glory standing with Arianne, "h-humble servants to the one t-true king…" Lucian narrows his eyes before he turns to the doors and widens them at the sight of Alyx and Arianne. The lords and ladies gasp at the sight of Alyx. The guard of the door stands paralyzed with fear, his back to Alyx.

"Out, all of you." Commands Alyx as the lords and ladies dash for the door with each of them giving a bow to Alyx. Soon the room is empty with only the Tyrells and Lucian and his guard. The doors close before Alyx shoves his hand into the back of the guard. The man's screams die in his throat as Alyx pulls out his spine. The man falls to the ground as Alyx looks to Lucian.

"So uncle," says Alyx as he steps over the body of the guard, "what'd I miss?"


Oh shit! The Dragon has awoken! Will Alyx forgive the transgressions of Lucian and the Tyrells? How will Alyx cope with the loss of Missandei and his unborn child? What is the price for his awakening? What of Pycelle?

So here is the Translation for the Chant Kinvara did; Lord of Light, grant me the strength to call your servant back to fulfill the Prophecy. Take this sacrifice; one who dares to defy your will and use him to awaken The Prince That Was Promised! Awaken and fulfill the destiny that beckons you!

So guys… what is the price for being awoken with magic? We all know, magic comes at a cost. Tell me your ideas. Gregor has lost all that made him who he is and it was used to awaken Alyx who was basically in a coma.

What is Tommen's next move? Have Sansa call the northern lords? Retake the Riverlands first? Help me out.

Sorry for the late update but I have a lot of stories that I get caught up in. Also I haven't been updating much due to a passing of a friend. But I will try to keep them coming as fast as I can.