Game of Thrones-The Black Lord

Chapter 50: Dorne IV



(Third Person POV)

As Rhaegon walked over to the main courtyard near where Morghul laid in slumber, he was followed by both Obara and Nymeria who had slight smirks on their faces. 

Prince Doran was pushed forth on his chair by Areo Hotah as Oberyn and Ellaria walked alongside them. 

"Is this a good idea?" Doran asked his brother, "Ser Rhaegon is a fierce warrior and is not one to be underestimated. Then there's the dragon, he could react viciously to this." 

Oberyn chuckled, "I was told by Prince Viserys about Rhaegon's duel with the Dothraki Khal." He said, "The Dragon watched as Rhaegon fought him for nearly fifteen minutes, both of them going at it with the intent to kill each other. The Black Lord did not interfere, keeping any and all Dothraki from interfering." 

"That may be so." Doran said, "But are you sure you want your girls to be hurt?" 

"Let this be a learning moment for them." Oberyn crossed his arms, "They cannot take the world on the way they are now." 

Obara looked over at Morghul, "Look, Nymeria..." She said with a smile, "Look at that beauty..." 

Nymeria smiled as well, "The Black Lord...." 

Morghul suddenly moved, lifting his head up from underneath his wing and looking at them, vocalizing loudly. His golden amber eyes shot straight at Obara and Nymeria, freezing them in place. He slowly stood up, taking a few steps forth, something that startled the two Sand Snakes. 

"Morghul, Inkot, Demas." Rhaegon walked in front of them and raised his arm 

Morghul looked at Rhaegon and slowly took a step back and sat down, letting out a deep rumble as Rhaegon approached him. The dragon lowered his snout towards his rider as Rhaegon patted it with a smile. 

"I will partake in battle." Rhaegon said in High Valyrian, "Do not interfere. I will not lose and even if I do, do not attack." 

Morghul snorted as he lifted his head up, letting out a loud rumble, shaking his head. From the dragon's demeanor, everyone was able to tell that there was no danger. Morghul merely looked at the others, his golden eyes piercing through them. 

Rhaegon took a step back and drew his sword as he turned to face the Sand Snakes, "So..." He said, "Who's first?" 

"Hmph." Obara said as she planted the butt of her spear down, "Take your pick, we'll give you that honor." 

Rhaegon pointed his sword at Nymeria, "I want you." He said with a slight smile

Nymeria raised her eyebrow, "Is that so?" She said with a chuckle, "In a fight?" 

"Hm." Rhaegon smiled

Oberyn chuckled as he nudged Ellaria's arm, "He likes her." He whispered

Ellaria smiled, "That, he does."

Nymeria took a step forward as Obara stepped back and in a swift motion, she unfurled her whip into the air, a loud and deafening crack being heard. 

Morghul growled, becoming alarmed by the sound of the whip. 

Rhaegon raised his arm, "Ah! What did I say?!" He said in high valyrian

Morghul looked at Rhaegon and vocalized loudly in apology. 

"Hmmm...." Nymeria said with a smile, "I'll make sure not to strike the beautiful beast. As for you, are you prepared to face me?"

Rhaegon readied a stance, "Go on." He said, "This won't take long." 

Nymeria then swung the whip at him and struck where Rhaegon stood, the Baratheon Knight had already dodged ahead of time and lunged at Nymeria with tremendous speed. 

He swung his sword at her but Nymeria also dodged, countering with another crack of her whip ,and was able to strike Rhaegon in the arm, letting out a vicious sound as a bit of blood flew out. 

"Ha!" Nymeria laughed as she pulled her whip back and went for another swing, "First blood." 

"Impressive." Rhaegon smiled as he easily sidestepped to avoid the vertical snap of the whip, "You're quite nimble." 

The whip struck the ground, cracking like thunder, something that Morghul did not like. He was not fond of the sounds of whips but did not react to it. 

"You're faster for someone your size." She said, "I can see how you were able to match my father, even if he toyed with you." 

Oberyn chuckled, "I wasn't...." He whispered

Tyene heard this and merely crossed her arms, "Hmph." She said

Back to Nymeria and Rhaegon, the Sand Snake swung her whip yet again, aiming at Rhaegon's head but Rhaegon stepped back and raised his arm, taking the hit and felt as the whip coiled around his arm, being caught in its embrace. 

"Oh?" Nymeria said, "Not fast enough, huh?" 

She then pulled the whip back but felt a sudden resistance, which took her by surprise. Everyone was a bit taken aback by the fact that Rhaegon did not budge at all, standing firm and not allowing Nymeria to move him. Sure, he took a bit of damage in his arm, it was a whip after all. But other than that, he was unfazed. 

"Hm." Rhaegon said as he grabbed the whip with his arm still wrapped

"W-What?" She said with a shocked face 

Rhaegon pointed his sword at her, "You're weak." He said as he pulled the whip with a quick motion

Nymeria was taken off her feet, being launched across the air for a few feet, and crashed onto the floor. 

"Fuck!" Nymeria said as she lost the grip on her whip

She tried to grab it again but Rhaegon stepped on the whip's handle and pointed his blade down at her. She looked up and saw the imposing figure of the Black Dragon looking down at her. It was quite rare for a Sand Snake to be at the mercy of a man, the only one that was capable of doing such a feat was their Father, Oberyn. 

"Yield?" Rhaegon said with a smile

Nymeria smacked her teeth, "You wish." She said

In a display of speed, she spun forward, going from laying on her belly to a sitting position, kicking her leg at Rhaegon's knee, which buckled the dragonrider. 

She then drew a dagger she had and slashed at his face, but Rhaegon was able to move his head, only the edge grazing him but still drawing blood as he collapsed to one knee. 

Rhaegon dropped his blade onto the ground as well but Oberyn and the others noticed it wasn't because of Nymeria's attack, but it was because he did not want the valyrian steel to cut the Sand Snake so he tossed it to the side safely. 

"Whoa." Rhaegon said with a smile 

Nymeria then stabbed at his face with a smirk but was stopped by Rhaegon's hand, holding her wrist with ease. 

"Hmph." She said as she looked at him

"You're good." Rhaegon said as eyed her up and down, "Are you that interested in my dragon?" 

"Perhaps." Nymeria said as she struggled to pry herself free

"You know they don't bow their heads to those that are not Targaryen." Rhaegon said

"You are a Baratheon." Nymeria said

"I have the dragon's blood." Rhaegon said, "And my Lord Father as well, for he is the grandson of the Princess Rhaelle."

"Your hair is black." She said, "Eyes are blue. How are you a Targaryen?" 

Rhaegon leaned closer to her, "The Black Lord, the dragon you wish to ride...." He said softly, "He's proof of my blood. Also....I came out of my mother's womb." 

Nymeria then headbutted him in the face as Rhaegon stumbled back, causing Obara to laugh. 

"What an idiot." She said

"Ahh...." Rhaegon said as he laid on his back, completely stunned by the strike

Nymeria then climbed atop of him, placing her dagger at his throat, "Yield?" She asked with a smirk

Rhaegon smirked at her back, "I like this position." He said with a chuckle, "But....no, I do not yield." 

"One wrong move and your dragon loses his rider." She said tauntily

"Hm, maybe." Rhaegon said as he placed his hands on her waist gently

This caught her by surprise and she pressed her blade harder against his throat, "What are you doing?" She hissed

Rhaegon smiled, "What do you think?" 

Nymeria glared at him, "Do not underestimate me." She growled, "You have been playing this whole time?" 

"You've noticed." Rhaegon said 

For some reason, Nymeria momentarily moved the blade off his throat and within that moment, Rhaegon pushed her off with ease. The Sand Snake landed on the ground next to him and rolled a few times, completely baffled by the power of the Knight. 

Rhaegon then stood up and kicked the whip away before grabbing his sword and saw as Nymeria got up and lunged at him with her dagger. 

She stabbed at him only for Rhaegon to parry the blade with his as he used his free hand to push her, causing her to stumble. In a swift motion, Rhaegon turned his sword upside down and slammed the pommel of his sword against her stomach, causing her to collapse on her knees and gasping for air. 

"A-aghh!" She wheezed as she had dropped her dagger

Rhaegon straightened up and wiped the blood off his cheek, "Hm." He said, "I hope the blades are not poisoned...." 

Oberyn cleared his throat, "I strictly forbade them from using poison." He called over, "You will be fine." 

Rhaegon walked around Nymeria as she was on her knees, gasping for air, "Are we done?" He asked

Nymeria looked at him, "N-No!" She exclaimed

Obara stepped forward, "That's enough, Nymeria." She said, "It is my turn, you lost." 

"I...I did not!!" Nymeria exclaimed as she struggled to get up

"I think I hit you too hard." He said as he offered his hand, "You okay?" 

"Shut up!" She growled and slapped the hand away, "I'll kill you!" 

"Ah." Rhaegon said

"That is enough, my sweetling." Oberyn said, "Let Obara have her fun." 

"Aghh!!" Nymeria frustratingly slapped the ground and hobbled away with a scowl on her face

"Hehe." Obara said, "Loser." 

"Shut it!" Nymeria snapped as she held her midsection

Rhaegon patted his shirt down, "So..." He said, "You still wanna do this?" 

"Oh yes." Obara said as she smiled and prepared a stance, "I'll skewer you." 

Rhaegon shrugged, "Whips are a bit tricky for me, sure, that's why she landed those hits on me." He said, "But spears....well, if your Father couldn't put me down..." 

"What makes you think you would?" 


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