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                   A few days later

        The young ice dragon found herself in a dark room, she looked around and noticed two men in the corner of the room sitting down  in front of her vision, one an old man the other a long haired man.

" Will I die? " the man asked.

" No, the corruption has spread, I fear it must be cut away but the  safest course would be to take the whole arm off " the old man responded.

" Then you'll die, " he added.

" Then so be it I have nothing to live for anyway "

Elaena stepped towards the duo trying to get a close look on who they were and noticed the long haired man was crippled his hand chopped off  " You're no maester " she heard the him say.

" Where's my chain? The Citadel stripped me of it because They found some of my experiments too bold " the old man explained.

She scrunched her nose up in disgust at what the man was saying, " What is he, some scientist? " she wondered.

" I can leave your upper arm, make the cut at your elbow " the master said, glancing at the young lord.

Suddenly, he was caught off guard when the middle aged man grabbed him by his neck tightly and said , " I don't need my right hand to k*ll you. "

The master nodded knowing he was serious on his threat, the man released him from his grip causing him to stumble back a bit but regained his composure.

" I can take away the rotting flesh and try and burn out the corruption with boiling wine "

" Mmm " the young man nodded.

" With any luck, that will suffice, You'll need milk of the poppy "

" No milk of the poppy. " the man stated.

Elaena stared at the middle aged man deeply, he looked rather familiar to her but it was hard to tell with all the dirt, blood on his face along with his full haired beard.

" There will be pain, " the old man warned.

" I'll scream, " he answered.

" Quite a bit of pain, " the master states.

" I'll scream loudly " the middle aged man responded.

The young dragon wolf still quite didn't know what was going until she spotted a familiar pin on the man's vest, a direwolf pin... her uncle's pin.

She glanced up and soon realized it was Jaime, her Jaime, her golden lion, her husband in her vision.

" Jaime " Elaena cried out, staring at him in shock at the state he was in and wonder what had happened to him.

She watched the old pour boiling wine over her husband's wound and listen to his painful screams for what felt like hours until everything went pitch black.

Elaena woke up from her dream crying out at what she saw and wondering if her dream was true or not, she was disturbed,  and troubled at what she saw.

The young ice dragon  knew she shouldn't care what happens to her ex husband but did because no matter what her golden lion had done to her and put her through she still loved him dearly and missed him each passing day.

How she wished sometimes that she could be in his arms again, oh such hopes and dreams she had for them once upon a time ago.The young Stark-Targaryen girl once dreamed of her and her lion settling down in Casterly Rock with their children, being happy and just at peace without anyone to bother them.

He would love her and be loyal to her only, never going back to Cersei or hurting her again but her dreams  had tarnished when she learned her husband had pushed her little brother off a tower making him  a cripple for the rest of his life along with attacking her father and killing Jory, one of her childhood friends. Now they were on opposite sides of the war and supporting their family, their marriage could never be as it was a year ago and she knew it was time to call it quits.

Louds wails nearby cut her from her thoughts, she got out of the bed making her way towards the small crib where her little cub resided and looked down inside seeing her children reaching out to her.She gently lifted one of her sons and daughter in both of her arms before placing them in the small basket that laid on the floor beside the crib before picking up her other son laying him inside beside his siblings.

Gently picking up the basket, Elaena made her way back to the bed and placed the basket in front of her.... She began to soothe them, rubbing their foreheads softly." It's alright, my sweets, I promise you things will get better for us and our pack. I'll find a new home for us to settle down in. I won't let anyone or anything harm you, my cubs again I swear it " she whispered tears beginning to well in her eyes.

Lucaelon and Jacerion  began to babble out loudly gripping one of their  mother's hands tightly while Naelasella glanced up at her mother confused, the golden dragon wolf  triplets confused at their mother's words but listened closely.

" They looked like Jaime so much, especially her little boys who inherited his long beautiful golden hair, her daughter's eyes emerald as his " she hummed.

A loud knock on the door interrupted her from her thoughts and within seconds the door opened revealing her sister Arya, Samara and Narellea.

" Hey " Elaena greeted softly.

" Sorry for disturbing you, a letter has arrived for you " Samara said, handing her the piece of paper.

" From whom? "  she asked, glancing up at her friend curiously.

" It doesn't say, Hayate thinks it may be from your brother Robb " the red sorceress said.

" Robb, could it be that he decided to write back to us? " Arya asked, happily before making her way on the bed taking a seat beside her sister.

She ripped the seal open and unwrapped the paper, beginning to read —-

To Princess Elaena Targaryen  of House Targaryen

Princess, I am glad to hear that you are safe and sound... I offer my congratulations on the birth of the newborn prince and princess of winterfell. Lord Baelish thinks you and your children are gone  which you need to keep that rumor going, I fear that he will draw up another scheme of his if he learns the truth

Your mother has released your husband Ser Jaime and ordered her Knight Brienne of Tarth to take him back to King's Landing to bring your sister Sansa home to her but it seems she has been rescued already by your emperor friend.

Unfortunately the two got into some trouble on the road and is been held by Roose Bolton for the time being, I sense a betrayal coming from him. Your cousin Robb is losing men every day, the lions are at the near end of winning this war... The Stranger's breath is nigh.

Jeyne Westerling the girl he has taken as a wife is not what she seemed, she is a spy sent by Tywin Lannister, marrying someone of the enemy vassal if rather tricky your cousin the young wolf is too blind in love to realize it.

The Boltons and Freys cannot be trusted, Roose Bolton is a man who only looks after himself and Walder Frey is an old man who takes his agreements seriously and will not take this betrayal lightly

The young wolf had made his bed already and lied in it but you are capable of saving the north from destruction and is a better choice for the crown

Your aunt Daenerys has landed in  Astaphor currently trying to gain the Unsullied, her children Prince Rhaego and Princess Rhaelle are growing each passing day, as well as her dragon

Don't run away from your birthright, you are the daughter of ice and fire, a dragon and a wolf combined into oneYou are destined for greatness and so much good but can't run away from it, don't be scared; you will prevail on top in the end you just have to embrace who you are and stop letting fear rule your life

Your loyal friend/supporter
Lord Varys, Master of Whispers

" Lord Varys, why in the seven hells is he writing to you? I assumed he was one of Lord Tywin's lapdogs, " Samara exclaimed.

The asshari sorceress felt suspicious of the erunch and wondered if it was a plot by the Lannisters  to draw Elaena and her children  out of her hiding to capture her or was it a trap by Lord Baleish to try to locate her again and finish the job he failed to do.

" I don't know, he confused me he claims he's not loyal to anyone but the realm  yet he serves Cersei at her own pleasure "

" Maybe he's just doing it to survive, I mean down in the south it's treacherous down there you either win or you die there" Arya commented.

The young she-wolf was not a big fan on politics but knew a little bit about it. Down in the south reside liars, killers, schemers and crocks all trying to gain more power for themselves and gain the iron throne.

" When you play the game of thrones you win or you die there is no middle ground, little she-wolf " she remembered Syrio telling her one day but didn't understand what he was saying at the time but now know what he meant.

" There can only be one winner in the end, no middle ground, no mercy, only victory " the young Stark girl thought.

" What do you think? " Elaena asked, glancing at her handmaiden friend.

" I'm not really suitable for giving opinions like that, " Naerella answered.

" You are just as entitled to your opinions as everyone else, I wish to hear it speak your mind " The young ice dragon said.

The handmaiden smiled a bit before speaking up, " I think that Lord Varys is looking for someone appropriate to serve the realm, like a ruler that will take care of the people and not destroy the realm with violence "

" Lord Varys believes you're that someone and wishes for you to fill that role , he supports you and respects you highly enough to write to you warning you, if he wanted to hurt you he would've done it already " she added.

" I don't trust it, what if this is a trap by Lord Baleish or The Queen " Samara commented.

" I'm with Samara on this,from what we know about Lord Varys he isn't loyal to anyone but the realm " Arya added.

" I know but I find his words to be trustworthy about Jeyne, she's apart of a noble house that supports the Lannisters, Robb know this and yet still married her breaking his oath to the Freys. From what mother told me Walder Frey is a tricky old man who only looks after from himself and doesn't take betrayals lightly " Elaena said.

" Robb is a fool, he's letting love cloud his judgment. Love has no place in war " The young she-wolf commented.

" Your brother has made a terrible mistake and is paying for it dearly, he's losing men every day and support.... He lost the north to Theon and the ironborns he's on thin ice " Samara exclaimed.

" All kings make mistakes but I am sure he will find a way to fix it " Naerella said.

" No, Robb can't fix this, he has destroyed everything the north has achieved, that our  father had built... threw it away for some whore let alone a women from the enemy house! Here I was, thinking he was honourable. " Elaena exclaimed anger beginning to raise up in her.

"  Look, I know Robb has made a mistake but take it easy on him he has dealing with a lot and was probably feeling lonely just needing a companion " Arya defended.

" Arya, he married a woman from the enemy side and named her his queen yet when I am married to the enemy he disowned me, stripped me of my name and outcasted me from the north forever and claims I am a Lannister now "

" Wait, what he disowned you? " The young she-wolf exclaimed.

The young dragon wolf sighed in defeat. She didn't mean to let it slip out and cursed herself for letting her emotions get the best of her, , " Yes, but he did the right thing and I respect his decision."

" You're a Stark, one of us he can't just outcast you just like that! " Arya protested getting up from the bed.

" He can he's the king of the north, Robb is just doing what is best for the family if something were to happen him the Lannisters would use me as a key to obtain the north for themselves and the north would never welcome me back seeing as I am married to Jaime. I am considered a Lannister in everyone's eyes " Elaena explained.

" It doesn't matter if you're married to the kingslayer or birth his children, you are a direwolf... you belong in the north with us "  the young she-wolf said.

" No, Arya I belong here now in Essos where I can live in peace with my children and make a new life for myself... I can't return to Westeros ever " The young ice dragon signed.

" So, you are just going to remain here in exile for the rest of your life.... leave our home and people behind? " Arya scoffed.

" I don't have a choice, Robb has written to me months ago saying it wouldn't be wise for me to return to the north especially now since I have given birth to my children, the
northerners wouldn't take kindly to this especially Lord Karstark since Jaime strangled his son to death, exile is the best place for me to be "

" Unfortunately, it is the best option, " Samara said, agreeing with her friend.

" Don't you miss home? "

" Yes, I do and always will but I can't return to Winterfell the minute I married Jaime I knew my life would changed and it has, I'm a mother now and I have to protect my children and   will always put Lucaelon, Naresella and Jacerion first I  love them more than anything else in this world and will do anything to keep them safe " Elaena said tearfully glancing down at her little cubs.

Arya stared at her older sister sadly understanding her reasons but still was quite upset, " If you can't come home then I won't either I'll stay here with you and make a life in Essos  for myself well try to. "

"As much as I understand your reasoning, you cannot be afraid for eternity. A wolf does not flinch in front of a lion, especially when her pack is involved. We will need an army now, more than ever. Andros and Cadal can help you with diplomacy avd... " Naerella paused.

"And?"

"Rescue my little sister and brother once and for all. "

" I promise you I will return them to you safety " Elaena vowed.

Naerella smiled, and left the chambers. She needed time for herself.

 
                        King's Landing

Not another of these gatherings; I'd rather lock myself inside the library! Euphraise seethed as the smirk of the queen came into view. Cersei was an extraordinarily possessive woman, she had observed. Sitting to the blonde's right was the ever-regal Joffrey and her cousin, Margaery. Always the favorite, keep it up.

Poor little Tommen appeared to have tears in his eyes, perhaps after getting severely scolded for daring to "conspire with the enemy", as what she had heard Cersei scream last night. Luckily, the boy was sitting to her left, against the will of his mother.

"I see that someone has grown a spine. " remarked Tyrion, who was sober for once.

"Myrcella cannot protect me forever. I want to protect myself, and hopefully, S-Shiree—" Tommen caught himself, noticing the glare Cersei was sending his way.

"Speak freely, little cub. Thus was your idea. " teased Euphrasie with a playful wink.

"Hey! "

Tyrion smiled at the interaction. She reminds me of Lyarra.

"Lord Tyrion, I have a little q for you. spoke the rumored Wise Rose.

The hall fell silent, everyone eager to listen to the words of one of Lady Olenna's grandchildren. Joffrey looked like he was about to fall asleep, but Tommen had the opposite reaction.

"What do you think of women ruling a territory? "

Cersei stood up, disliking this whore in an instant. Margaery smirked slightly as Tommen tried not to laugh at his mother's reaction.

Noting the tension in the room, Tyrion jumped from his seat,
and gave Lady Tyrell a mock bow.

"Catch me and you'll have your answer. "

Then, he ran, followed by a surprisingly agile Euphraise. Tommen finally let out a cute laugh, along with most of the nobles.