Chapter Fifty Eight
It was the middle of the night, the young ice dragon was trying desperately to get some rest but sleep was all but lost to her, she found the night filled with darkness and terror for every night her mind would lead her to strange things but tonight her dreams would lead her to something different.
All of a sudden a voice filed inside her head, " there is only one hell, princess and it's the world we live in "
The voice sounds like a middle aged woman, " Don't let this world corrupt you " suddenly a hand touches her arm causing her to awake.
She opened her eyes and almost like out a scream as she saw a red haired, middle aged woman sitting on her bed.
Within a moment, her eyes began to glow an icy blue color and hands started to freeze up before forming an ice energy ball raising it up at the woman.
" Who are you and how did you get into my room? " Lyarra demanded her voice begin to darken a bit.
" Calm now, little ice dragon I mean you no harm " the woman responded, staring at her.
" I am Melisandre of Asshari " The woman introduced herself.
" The red witch " The young ice dragon mumbled, starting to remember Samara telling her about her, a powerful socuresss who was a major Lord of light follower.
" What do you want? " She demanded.
" Nothing, I just wish to help you.... The Lord Of Light has asked me to give you some guidance in what's to come " Melisandre repiled.
" Well, I don't need your guidance, Lady Melisandre I have all the help I need already " the young princess responded.
" I have come to warn you, if you give a thousand chances for your enemies to be your friend but not your single trustworthy friend then you will pay the price for trusting the wrong people " The red witch advised.
" I'm not following " The young princess mumbled unsure what the red witch was trying to tell her.
All of a sudden, Melisandre grabbed the young ice dragon by her shoulders shaking her a bit...... " Listen, to me, child, she is not who seems like it is an act don't fall for it.... you must slay the cat among you before it slays you "
" If not then you will lose everything you hold dearly " she added.
"Samara betrayed me by keeping Jaime's sins from me ."
"Your inability to forgive will be your undoing. You owe your mastery of your powers to her. "
The young ice dragon signed knowing she was right, " I suppose you are right "
" Make amends with her, young princess, for you will never find a great friend and ally like her ever again " Melisandre said with a small smile getting up from the bed and was about to walk out of the room until the young dragon wolf called out to her once more.
" Why are you telling me this let alone helping me, Lord Stannis won't really wouldn't like that you're speaking to the enemy "
" I am simply doing what the Lord of light asks of me, he has a special interest in you and as for Stannis he is just a decoy for now until the prophecy comes to light " She responded, glancing at the young ice dragon.
" Prophecy, what prophesy? " Lyarra questioned, staring at the red witch .
" You will soon find out enough, remember don't let fear hold you back from becoming what you were meant to be "
The young dragon wolf wanted to question the red witch in the manner but started to feel herself beginning to wake up.
The young ice dragon opened her eyes and gasped out, sweat dripping down from her forehead and wondered if that dream was real or not.
She closed her eyes and got up from the bed to start the day, putting the dream behind her for now and decided to worry about it later.
Lyarra made her way into the bathing chambers where two young girls made their way over to her and removed her nightgown, they filled the water with steaming hot water.
" Thank you, Ana and Maria, " She said with a small smile making her way towards the tub and slowly stepped into the way ignoring their protest claiming it was too hot for her.
But at last, heat was nothing to her. She was half a dragon and fire couldn't kill a dragon.
Later That Day
Lyarra was sitting down in the gardens trying to get somewhat comfortable, her feet swollen like a rock... her back stuffed as a bag of corn. She was at her wits end and wanting nothing more to get this child or children out of her, Lyarra was sitting in the gardens watching as Arya and Sansa were playing with Nyermia, Lady and Crystal.
Dreamfrye, Filova, and Meraxes were laying down on Nymeria back relaxing, surprisingly the she-wolf didn't mind the little dragon cubs.
Eddarion, Jamerion and Cathaena laid on her stomach staring up at her screeching trying to gain her attention, the little dragons could sense their mother was tense.
" I'm alright little ones " Lyarra reassured them by stroking their heads gently.
The young ice dragon began to feel her lower back begin to hurt, she slowly stood up and suddenly let out whine as her feet were swollen beneath her.
" By the gods get this child out of me " Lyarra grumbled out loudly.
Sansa and Arya glanced over at their eldest sister knowing she was starting to get uncomfortable, the young red wolf made her way over to her sister place a comforting hand on her back.
" It will soon be over " Sansa said.
" If pregnancy is this difficult and uncomfortable then I am glad I am not a lady " Arya commented.
" Arya, you may not consider yourself a lady but don't you wish to have a family of your own one day or meet someone brave, kind and worthy of you? " Sansa spoke up remembering the last words her father said to her.
" When you're older I'll make you a match to someone, someone brave, kind, gentle and worthy of you "
But she didn't listen to her father instead longing to marry Joffrey and be his queen, what a fool she was to be so stupid.
" A silly girl with stupid dreams " Sansa thought.
" No, I don't need a man to be happy.... I have Dreamfrye and the rest of our pack that is more than enough for me " Arya responded.
" As well as my unborn niece of my nephew maybe both " she added.
" Love is a lie Sansa, it's trick used on the foolish and weak..... family is the only who loves you, men uses women like us and threw us away when they finally get what they want from us " Lyarra said fiercoulsy remembering Jaime on how he had tricked her, lied to her and embrassed her.
He had broken her heart because of her naiveness and foolishness, she had let him inside of her heart when instead she should've held her cold walls up to him then perhaps it wouldn't hurt so much.
But now, the young ice dragon had learned her lesson and would never let any man touch her or get into her heart again.
" My lady, are you alright " A familiar voice said.
Lyarra turned her head and saw Raenys and Naerella make their way towards them.
" Raenys, Naerella " she greeted with a small smile.
" Oh, your grace I think you need to get some rest.... It's not good to be up and down especially at this stage in your pregnancy " Raenys suggested.
" It's Lya and yes, perhaps a nap will do " Lyarra mumbled.
" Or perhaps a hot bath with some lavender and oils, it's said to be very relaxing for pregnant women " Naerella spoke up.
" Naerella, I hardly doubt the princess needs a hot bath at this time.... she's clearly tried and worn out from today's activities" Raenys snorted.
Naerella stared at her friend with a look wondering why she was being such a bitch but regained her composure and smiled at Lyarra, " Whatever you wish to do my lady "
" I would like to go lay down " Lyarra said.
" I'll help you back, " Naerella said.
" No, I will take her back to her room, Master Illyrio has sent for you '' Raenys said, staring at her friend.
" What for? " Naerella questioned.
" He didn't tell me but he wishes for you to meet him down in town " Raenys responded.
"I think you should meet Magister Illyrio, Miss Raenys. By the way, has your hand healed?" Sansa remarked.
Arya smirked, while Naerella looked down, pitying her friend. Raenys gave the Red wolf a heated glare, internally furious at being reminded of that incident.
"You have my gratitude for the concern, Lady Sansa."
" How is your wound, Lady Raenys? " Lyarra asked staring at her in concern.
" It's fine, " Raneys said with a fake smile.
" I am sorry what Lady did to you, I have no idea what came over her.... She isn't this aggressive, " Sansa said.
" Yes, well perhaps she just needs some more proper training " Raneys suggested.
" Lady is properly trained, she has never bitten anyone but you.... Lady Raenys " Sansa hissed staring at the handmaiden coldly.
" Wolves are not supposed to be tamed " Arya commented scoffing at the handmaiden's words.
For the last two weeks, tensions had risen after the incident with Lady ... Raenys had demanded Master Illyrio house the wolf somewhere else claiming she was dangerous and untamed to be around people, which had set the young red wolf off, Lady was another part of her. After losing her once, she didn't want to lose her again nor let alone take her wolf away from her.
" I don't mean to offend you, Lady Sansa. I am just concerned when your sister gives birth that your wolf may unintentionally harm the baby, " Raenys exclaimed.
" Lady would never harm Lya's child nor would Nymeria or Crystal here. " Arya snarled.
" Alright, guys can you all just stop? " Lyarra was about to say but soon let out a painful groan and held onto her stomach.
" Lya! " the two younger wolves said in union making their way to their older sister .
" We need to get her inside now, " Naerella advised as she placed a hand on the young ice dragon's back trying to keep her standing.
The two handmaidens along with the two young wolves helped the young ice dragon back to the estate where they came across Cadal and Andros who was walking in the hallway talking with one another, when they noticed the group coming towards them.
" What happened? " Andros asked, staring at them in concern.
" Nothing of your concern, Princess Lyarra here is just feeling unwell and needs to rest so if you'll excuse young men we need to take her back to her chambers. " Raenys responded with a smile but inside she was raging mad.
Everything wasn't going according to plan and she knew it was only a matter of time before they found out her real identity which was why she had hoped she would be able to kill the young ice dragon whore tonight along with her bastard children when she was dead asleep.
" No, we need to take her to Master Lewis, " Naerella said.
The young wolves nodded agreeing with the Myr girl.
" That's hardly necessary, all her grace needs here is to relax and rest " Raenys replied not listening to her friend's words.
But the Braavos knight wasn't taking any chances and grabbed the young ice dragon from them and lifted her up into his arms.
He carried the young princess inside the estate and back to her chambers where he began to call out for help.
Two serving girls who were in the hallway nearby responded, bringing with them extra fabric and a basin of warm water. Lya looked panic-stricken, realizing her situation.
"... and call for the best midwife we have! " she heard Andros exclaim, before she felt the full force of a contraction set in.
A painful scream soon erupted from the young princess's mouth, the two wolves made their way into the room staring at their sister in concern.
" Your graces, you must go now, " Naerella said, staring at the two wolves.
" We aren't leaving our sister " Arya said fiercely.
" The birthing chambers are no place for children, " Raenys added.
" She's right, " Naerella agreed with her friend, not wanting the young wolves to see a graphic scene like this.
" Come along little wolves " Andros said, taking Sansa and Arya out of the room much to their protests.
Suddenly, Eddarion and Jamerion flew into the room screeching loudly and made their way to their mother, staring at her in concern, laying on her shoulder.
A loud growl filled the air, they twirled their heads round and saw Crystal standing at the door growling at them fiercely before walking past them and standing at her mistress bedside.
" The wolf needs to go , " Raenys spoke, staring at it nervously, not feeling comfortable with being around another one of those beasts after her incident with Lady.
" Let her stay, " Cadal said, glancing at Crystal, knowing the wolf just wanted to protect her mistress.
" Where is Lord Hayate? " Naerella questioned, wondering why the old crow wasn't here.
" He has some business to take care of at the moment " Lyarra whinced out.
" I'll go fetch him, " Cadal said, walking out of the room in search of the old crow.
Another contraction hit her once more, a yelp escaped from her mouth and began to mumble something out from her mouth.
Naerella made her way over to the young ice dragon and grabbed her hand with hers squeezing it softly, " Everything will be alright, your grace "
" It's Lyarra please don't call me your grace, I am not a princess "
" Naerella, go fetch Master Illyrio, I'll stay with her '' Raenys said, turning to face her friend.
" No, I'm not leaving her, " Naerella answered, glaring at her friend.
" He asked for you, " Raenys snarled.
Suddenly, the door opened and in walking a couple of midwives carried some towels and pots of water. They set themselves to work, while advising Raenys to leave. Disgruntled and seething, the handmaiden left the chambers, thinking about her next plan.
Outside the chambers, Sansa and Arya could feel the fear their cousin / sister had. The Red Wolf could recall her mother's screams when she had Bran and Rickon.
"Someday, we must fight that battle too. Childbirth is our battlefield. " she mumbled, gazing at Arya.
"I'm not interested in becoming a mother., but a wise person once said; "What comes after, is even harder." " replied Arya.
"She might be right. Look at us!"
The sisters chuckled to themselves, unaware of a presence they they have not seen since the incident at the Stormlands.
Hopefully, she will welcome me again.
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