When Arthur had reached Crownland for the 'Heir's Tournament', there were knights and noble's here and there. From the nearby people, he learned that the Tourney would start only after 2 days. So, Arthur went into the venue to register his name for it.
"Hello, I am Arthur from house Valhalla. Put my name in the upcoming tournament."- Arthur told a woman who was sitting in the central of the venue.
"Age? I don't know any house named Valhalla?"- That woman asked Arthur curiously.
"I am 15 name-days old. As for the question that you don't know any house named Valhalla, it's because it went extinct. I am it's last member."- Arthur answered the woman in a boring manner. In the short time arriving in crowlands, many people were interested in Arthur because of his appearance. So, he knew what that woman would say next time.....
"Now, you will say ' Please don't put your life at risk'. Relax, I know what I am doing."- Arthur told the woman before she could ask him again.
"There are melee and joust in the tournament. Which do you want?"- That woman questioned Arthur with an angry look.
"Both."- Arthur quickly answered.
There were silence in the venue because that woman couldn't believe that a 15 year old boy would participate in this bloody tournament .Moreover that boy would participate in both joust and melee. Yet she had to write his name.
"1 gold dragon."- the woman urged Arthur would give the entry fee which Arthur gave fast.
Arthur went away to book an inn for 3 days. He had to make new plans because the timeline followed the show not the book. Arthur remembered that in the book Cristone cole would win this time and become a kingsguard. He would become 'Rhaenyra's shield'. Then there would be 2 more tourney. One for the fifth anniversary of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent and one for the wedding of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Ser Laenor Velaryon. Arthur knew that the wedding between between Rhaenyra and Laenor would get bloody which would later create distortions.
Now that Arthur knew the timeline followed the series, then there would be no more tourney's later. As a result Laenor's Boyfriend, Joffrey Lonmouth would die in the wedding not because of tourney. But he would get thrashed by Cristone. With such a heavy mind, Arthur started cursing at the series director because he altered many events from the books to his series.
But one thing Arthur is sure now which is Daemon would participate in this event and later get wrecked by Cristone. Then he would get sent to Dragonstone for saying Baelon 'an heir for a day'.
'so the war of the stepstones hasn't started yet but will soon.'- Arthur mumbled to himself.
What Arthur didn't know was that there were already rumours that a boy has come from old Valyria or a bastard boy has come to prove. But in the end all the rumours pointed that someone has come who has pure valyrian traits. Even the Targaryens and Velaryons heard about it.
~Small Council~
There was a discussion going on about Arthur.
"I am telling you, your grace. A boy of the Valhalla house, one of the most powerful house in Valyrian Freehold has come, your grace. We should welcome him. He might be the last one who survived like us. He is like our family."- Lord Corlys Velaryons told all the lords in the meeting.
King Viserys Targaryen was busy eating an egg while Rhaenyra Targaryen was pouring drinks to all the council members cups. There were 8 members in the small council including King Viserys, Rhaenyra and Lord Corlys.
"I highly doubt that the boy had come to help. Your grace, he is a risk to your ruling. You must condemn him guilty for treason and execute him. That way your ruling is secured."- Lord Otto Hightower, the hand of the king suggested to Viserys.
Hearing this, Daemon and Lord Corlys chuckled. "Do you think that you can measure him with your meekly strength. If what Lord Corlys said is true, then he might be a dragon ride and a magician. After all, those who were from the top houses in Valyrian Freehold had access to not only dragons but also magics. Brother, I say we welcome him cordially. If he becomes a threat, we shall fight. "- Daemon stated glaring at Lord Otto.
Meanwhile, Rhaenyra was a 14 year old girl. After the mention of Arthur and him being someone from the old Valyria, made Rhaenyra interested in him.
' These people are saying that a boy from Old Valyria has come to participate in the tournament. He is just 15. A year older than me yet he is participating. He has courage. I wonder how does he look like. Does he have pure silver hair like our ancestors?'- Rhaenyra started thinking about Arthur. What the men from the council didn't know was that a women's curiosity is a dangerous thing. They didn't know that curiosity could bore love. If they did, they would have excluded her from this meeting only. Now Rhaenyra was curious about the boy and decided to meet him if possible in the tourney.
'I wonder which maiden would he choose for a blessing? will he choose me? But he doesn't know me at all. Why am I thinking about him? I am a princess. I don't have time for such dreams.'- Rhaenyra thought to herself not knowing that her father King Viserys is calling her for some time.
"Rhaenyra!"- King shouted at his Daughter.
Hearing that, Rhaenyra's dream got broken and got flustered before replying," Yes father."
"Are you all right? I need more wine."- King Viserys pointed at his cup. Rhaenyra rushed to fill his cup.
"perhaps the princess needs rest."- Lord Otto told everyone in the council. Rhaenyra frowned because if she left, she would not learn more about Arthur. So, she replied that she was fine and told not to worry about her.
Soon, King Viserys declared his response about Arthur.
"Like Lord Corlys said that boy is like our family. Unless he does something harmful, he will be our family. I don't want to hear anything bad about him. If someone from this room sends assassins to do harm to the boy and in response he kills all of them, it will be your fault not the boy's."- Viserys declared to all the council members especially at his brother Daemon and his hand Lord Otto.
" What about the triarchy? They invaded Stepstones for many time now. They are destroying my fleet, your grace. Please your grace, send an army to defeat them. The tolls imposed on our ships for crossing Narrow Sea is also a great amount. I don't have that many riches to give tolls anymore."- Lord Corlys Velaryon stated to King Viserys who in response didn't give a shit to it.
Reluctantly Viserys declared," We can't harm the Triarchy alliance. But I will send an army after my queen Aemma Arryn gives birth."
Though Lord Corlys was angry at his behavior but he didn't show it in his face.
Almost all the members of the small meeting had only one thing in mind which was Arthur Valhalla. They all thought one thing 'Is he an ally or an enemy'. While Rhaenyra became more curious about Arthur.
Arthur on the other hand was sleeping peacefully in his bed not knowing all the plots were circulating around him.
2 days passed in the blink of an eye. he just roamed Crownlands with a hood over his head to cover his hairs. Today is the day the heir's tournament would be held. Knights from all over the world came here to show their might and probably earn a place among Royal Guards. Arthur was seeing all of it. Their practice, their way of talking which contained arrogance and over confidence.
' I guess what Rhaenys Targaryen said about the knights being as green as grass was true after all.'- Arthur mumbled to himself seeing the so called knights of minor and major houses.
Then he dressed himself with the armor William gave him. The inn keeper and his wife helped him in wearing the armor. The armor was not designed well but with one look anyone could tell that it had no shortcomings.
Wearing his armor, Arthur left with his horse to the Venue. When he arrived at the venue and took part in those knights who would joust , many people started to gossip at him. It was mainly because it was only him and another one who didn't wield his house banner in his shield. Even the participated knights mocked him especially Lord Boremund. He started mocking himand ser criston cole. He mocked both of them because they didn't use banners and he started saying that they are just some bastard sons blah blah blah.
Then the time came and King Viserys announce that his wife is in labor and trying to give birth to his son Baelon Targaryen.
'Looks like everything is going according to the series.'- Arthur thought to himself before the horn rang.
The first match was between Ser Criston and a knight from the House Tarly. After he defeats him he went towards the Royal Box and bowed slightly. With this, Rhaenyra began wondering if Criston was a mystery knight but Alicent told her that he was from a minor house in Stormlands. Then the 2nd match came up. It was between Boremund Baratheon and a knight from House Lannister. Lord Boremund easily unhorsed that Lannister. He went towards the Royal Box and wanted the blessing of Rhaenys Targaryen. He called her 'the Queen who never was'. Although this comment angered her yet she gave her blessing and Viserys didn't give a shit.
Then 3rd match came up. It was between Arthur and Lord Boremund. Every people including the smallfolk and the nobles got their eyes widen . It happened because of the so called 'House Valhalla'. People started gossiping about Arthur's Valyrian traits and being it's descendants. Meanwhile, in the Royal Box , Rhaenyra and Alicent was staring at Arthur intently. It was as if they would jump like vultures and grab his helmet off to see his face. The same thing happened between the Velaryon house and Rhaenys Targaryen. They all wanted to see him. They all knew that if Arthur does have House Valhalla's blood, they need to tie him up with them. The reason was simple because House Valhalla had access to magic as well as Dragons. So they wanted his Bloodline in their future children. On the other hand, King Viserys was staring at Arthur curiously as if he is studying him. Actually, King Viserys wanted Arthur to protect his daughter and future son if he is strong. In return, he had planned that he would give Arthur his daughter's hand in marriage. In the end, all wanted to keep his bloodline in their family. As a result, they were focused mainly on this joust to see if Arthur is worthy.
Arthur and Lord Boremund started moving their house in the joust place. Arthur got his wooden lance. He started making his way to kick the Baratheon's ass. The moment of truth came along. With just one push from the lance, Arthur threw Lord Boremund from his horse. That horse also fell to the ground making Arthur the winner.
Arthur removed his helmet and showed everyone his pure silver hair, deep purple eyes which could trap someone. His face as pale as Valyrians. But his hair and eyes proved to everyone that he is actually some one from Valyrian Freehold.
Targaryen House and Velaryon House also knew from his traits that all the rumours were true and the fact that he could throw someone skilled like Lord Boremund. Astonishingly, no one spoke of his age as if it was common for a Valyrian.
Arthur moved towards the Royal Box without his helmet, showing his enchanting face.
" I have come for the blessing of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. May her blessing make me win this whole tourney."- Arthur said loudly to all the people in the venue. Hearing him, other people became silent.
Prince Daemon Targaryen was eyeing Arthur closely with a smirk on his face.' Interesting. Let's see if you can bear the pride of your house.'
Rhaenyra, on the other hand, blushed a little bit. For the past three days, she wished that Arthur would ask her for blessings. It is truly a wise statement that curiosity kills the cat. Rhaenyra not knowing herself that she fell in love with Arthur Valhalla without even seeing his face. Now that Arthur was so close to her and wanted to earn her blessings. She couldn't stop herself from rushing towards him. She had a crushing smile on her face which the people felt cute.
" May you win this whole tourney. I will pray that my blessing is always with you"- With that Rhaenyra gave him a Laurel.
Arthur took the blessing and made his way to challenge to Criston. He wanted to finish this early so that he could rush to help the Queen.
Arthur challenged ser Criston which Criston accepted easily. Soon they started moving their horse and prepared their lance to one another. Again, the same thing happened. Before Criston could even point his Lance to Arthur's body, Arthur already pushed the Lance to his stomach. In that push Arthur used all of his energy. As a result, Criston fell from his horse and Arthur stated to the public," Looks like Princess Rhaenyra made me the luckiest man by her blessings."
All kinds of cheer were heard from the crowd. Even the Targaryens started clapping their hands. Meanwhile, Lord Corlys already hired some men to start chanting Arthur's name with stating Valyria together. The public started doing the chant after some people started chanting that. Soon, the whole venue started shaking due to the chants of the crowds. Lord Otto thought that King Viserys would be angry because his people became a fan of another valyrian who could potentially destroy his kingdom. Instead, King Viserys became happy that he found his kin after a long time. He already thought to summon Arthur and make him a knight while telling him to protect Rhaenyra who would become his wife when she comes of marriageable age. While all these was happening, Rhaenyra never once took back her eyes from the figure of Arthur. When her best friend Alicent was praising Arthur, she became jealous of it and told her to not disturb her when she is busy. Alicent hearing that started chuckling while hiding her own respect and blush. Unexpectedly, she too fell in love seeing Arthur. She was filled with respect and awe when she saw his courage. He was only 1 year older than her yet he fought so dilligently. She had a crush on him so hard that she even forgot to pick her fingers and nails which she usually does until it draws blood. Apparently, she has a skin picking disorder which starts when she is nervous and sees blood .But when seeing Arthur jousting so courageously. But she could hide her feelings unlike a certain gold-silver haired princess who was not even taking her eyes off him. Meanwhile, Laena Velaryon was staring at Arthur with an absent looking eyes. She didn't knew why she couldn't take her eyes off him. While her brother Laenor Velaryon was also looking intently at Arthur. He might be looking at Arthur because he wants to be taught by him in fighting. He wanted to ask him about how to be a knight.
[A/N: Don't worry. There will be no homo scenes]
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