(Westeros)
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The Vale of Arryn had changed progressively fast into the Past few months. Under Rogar's rule the Vale Proper was transformed into a thriving Farmland. Patrols were organized and frequent. Raids were down and The Vale had become a major hub for trade.
Many Vale Families had sought to garner their Young Lord's Support and favor, allowing him to manipulate them and let them believe he was being manipulated to their side by them. Rogar spoke of a desire to Forge ties to the Major families of the Reach, Stormlands, Westerlands, and Riverlands.
Now House Tully and House Corbray had an Alliance already so he simply spoke often of his desire to see Houses Redwyne, Tarly, Hightower, Morrigen, Bolling, Dondarrion, Crakehall, Lefford, Sarwyck, Westford, Mallister, Blackwood, Piper, and Bracken. Rogar even betrothed Bethany Redwyne to a Gulltown Cousin, and sort to marry another to Garth Hightower. His former future stepmother Rowena was betrothed to Monford Velaryon. He went so far as to have sanctioned a betrothal between Elbert Arryn and some Sarwyck girl.
As for Rogar and Myranda?
Not long after the Marriage Myranda fell heavy with child. The Maester believed that the signs suggested twins. Boys. Rogar, indeed the entire Vale rejoiced at the news. In his mind, Rogar already knew of the names he had in mind. Aethan, Arthur, Osric or Rodrik if a boy. His first girl would be Jeyne, for his late mother. No choice no argument.
But for all the Good Fortune of the Vale, Rogar had also been preparing for War. The Knights of The Vale were drilled consistently, Weapons were forged to the best possible quality, while Archers were supplied with Goldenheart Bows and Mounted Knights the Very best Horses. Siege Weapons and Warships were also being built.
The Vale's Fleet which once numbered some one hundred and twelve ships of mostly merchant variety now boasted some four hundred Ships, two hundred Longships, with chunks of Frigates and Brigs in between. The pride of this New Fleet was still under construction, a Great Man'o'War called Dyanna's Grace. Named for his little girl, Dyanna Stone.
The Marriage between Myranda and Rogar briefly faltered at this revelation, but Myranda's developing motherly instincts soon kicked in and promised him to begin feeding Dyanna at her breast as soon as her Milk came in.
The Tourney of Harrenhal was Nigh, and Rogar knew that loath as he was to attend he had to go. Myranda wasn't as much with child as he could reasonably decline the invitation with little fuss.
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(King's Landing)
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Rogar was preparing for War...the question was why? No. actually the real question was how was he making so much success without being so obvious? Tywin's spies spoke if a military genius growing in the newly made knight that was once fostered at Casterly Rock.
As the days passed Tywin increasingly understood how right Joanna had been about the boy. He should have betrothed Cersei to the man. That way he could use the Boy's friendship to House Martell to apply internal pressure to Prince Rhaegar to marry his son and Heir to a Lannister Child. It would be comparitively easier to convince Rhaegar compared to Aerys. But the boy was wed and with a child on the way, and Tywin wouldn't condemn an unborn child to death. Joanna would never stand for it, especially since she was fond of the boy.
And it would mean a war they were ill prepared to fight and win. Rogar had a greater network of friends and contacts than he and the Vale had become less insulated preferring to forge ties to key families of Westeros. Powerhouses who fell just short of House Lannister in power and/or influence.
Tywin doubted that The Young Falcon would target House Lannister, but nevertheless he had to entertain the possibility. Which is Why his own forces were quietly securing their Borders and building up their Naval Power.
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(Cersei Lannister)
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Rhaegar was lost to her, but perhaps her sweet Rogar wasn't?
It was worth considering T the very least, Regardless of what Father wanted. Hee Night with Rogar was her first little act of Rebellion. What came after was her second.
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And with that, The Second Interlude ends, and The Tourney of Harrenhal just about begins. Now then Remember If you guys want my advance chapters you have to pay up front for access on my P-atreon Account TheRagFromTheCragCorner21.
Also, guess what? I'll be working on My Pokémon Story and maybe Gerold In My off time.
And to those of you wise enough to see the hidden underlining in Cersei at the end, the answer is both a big fat yes and a giant red no....
(The Eyrie, The Mountains of The Moon, The Vale of Arryn, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros, GoT Universe)
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(Myranda Arryn POV)
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Rogar had a look in his eyes that said things were going to change and not necessarily for the better. The Marshaling of their Troops and increasingly heavy focus on building their forces proved this. Myranda watched from her window as her husband prepared to depart for Harrenhal with a Dozen Houses under his command and four times as many men and retainers.
He really had no desire to attend, but the invitation came directly from the Crown Prince. Rogar couldn't exactly afford to refuse. Rogar had proven a progressive Ruler, and the invitation came at a time when there was a lull in activity. Rogar was far from happy because he felt played. Myranda wanted to go, but he husband had none of it. She was to remain in the Vale as the Acting Warden of The East in his absence. She let him leave, but forced him to take her favor with him.
Rubbing her belly, Myranda felt slight dissatisfaction. Since discovering her pregnancy Rogar hadn't sexually satisfied her to the fullest. At the most she'd had his tongue inside her wet and silken folds and her mouth on his cock. But Rogar refused anything deeper.
It was rather sweet actually. Even if the Tongue of her husband inside her cunt was not half as satisfying as his large cock. It was HUGE, but somehow, Fit perfectly inside her. Still there was a tingling sense of anticipation to her body. Her husband promised to fuck her ass upon his return. Making Myranda's Wet Folds extremely wet.
Oh God's, she can't think about that or she's liable to commit infidelity....
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(POV Shift: Rogar Arryn)
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Rogar was riding with a weary look. He was equally nervous and frustrated. Prince Rhaegar sent an invitation to him personally asking him to attend Harrenhal's Tourney.
To say Rogar was pissed? That was an extremely undersold fact of the matter. Rogar had three reasons not to wish to attend.
Number one was obviously Myranda's pregnancy, his Wife was pregnant and Rogar didn't want to leave her side. Number two was the fact that Prince Rhaegar of all people so openly sent him this letter of invitation. Rogar had it altered to remove mention of his name in any shape or form and directed his Order of Artys to deliver it to Lord Varys. As for his third reason? Rogar had little desire to go anywhere near Harrenhal, Baelish said it best; Harrenhal is Cursed.
Of course, there was a left unsaid fourth reason....Ashara. His Daughters mother would be in attendance and he was nervous. Ashara hadn't spoken or written to him after Dya's Birth. His own attempts at correspondence were left unanswered, before he eventually just stopped entirely and sent back letters about Dyanna without the request of correspondence.
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(POV Shift: Joanna Lannister)
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Cersei was with child, and there was little doubt in Joanna's mind as to who the father was. Tywin would no doubt be displeased but there was a way to turn this to their advantage. Aerys was not far from being completely insane, and if the Prince were to suffer an accident alongside his son and his little brother then the Realm would need to convene to determine it's next monarch.
This plan would be heavily reliant on Swinging things towards a favorable position. But Rogar was extremely Popular, and his friendship with Prince Oberyn would allow him Dorne's support if his future son married Princess Rhaenys. With their backing and House Baratheon's? A near bloodless coup could occur. And Tywin didn't need to know until after the job had been done.
It was unfortunate to have to do away with the young Aegon but The Realm was sick of House Targaryen to the bone.
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(POV Shift: Jon Connington)
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Jon had never particularly liked Rogar Arryn, he respected the boy sure, but the boy rubbed him wrong. He looked at Rhaegar, at Aerys, as if they were crap on his boots. Aerys was one thing, but Jon wouldn't stand for such disrespect to his Beloved Prince.
Jon would ask him to apologize, and if he didn't he would need to be humbled.....by loss and luckily there were options.
Wife, Children, or Father? The only major question? Who?
Rhaegar would know who, failing that Ser Arthur would given their prior relationship, though that very relationship could prove troublesome if his fondness for his former Squire outweighed his loyalty to Rhaegar. Jon doubted it would be a problem as Ser Arthur was not a fool and only a fool would choose a little Lord over Rhaegar. The very idea was simply unbelievable to start with an outrageous insult if it were even half true.
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