(Third Person POV)
"Ah...." Maegelle said as she sat on the chair, "Finally.....I am free...."
She had a slight smile on her face as she looked at her two boys, who were on the table, reading from books she had given to them.
"Can you give me the lessons now?" Riktor looked at her
Maegelle smiled and nodded, "Of course." She said, "When would you like to start?"
"This afternoon." Riktor said, "I've had about enough of waiting. I expect to learn much from you."
"Yes, my love." Maegelle smiled
"You look prettier today, Mama." Sylas said as he glanced at her, "Why is that?"
Maegelle blushed, "Oh?" She patted her cheek with one hand, "I do? Well....I don't know, I just woke up and washed my face...."
The door opened and Mya walked in, holding Vaella in her arms, "Ah, my boys." She said, "I have been looking for you both."
"What is it?" Riktor asked as Mya reached them
"Your Father will soon reforge your sword, Riktor." Mya said as she patted his head, "And Sylas, keep at it, you will receive your Blessing."
Sylas's eyes lit up, "R-Really?!"
"Calm down, brother." Riktor said seriously, "It is not something you can expect excitedly. To receive a Blessing is to endure a great amount of pain. I could not move for days after receiving mine."
"He's right, love." Mya said with a smile, "You need to be mentally prepared for that. But worry not, all will be well."
Sylas nodded, "Right...."
"That is great news, Sylas." Maegelle said with a smile, "You will finally earn your own power."
Sylas got off the chair, "Yes, that is what I have always wanted." He said, "Finally....."
Maegelle looked over at Vaella, "How is my girl?"
Mya walked over, "She's been rather good, this one." she chuckled, "It is the other one that is quite clingy to Drakken. Much like her mother."
Maegelle took Vaella into her arms, "Yes...." She said with a smile, "Astorias is quite the spoiled one."
"Too spoiled....." Riktor grumbled
Mya looked over, "Hm, are you envious?" She asked her son, "My son, do you wish to be treated like your sister?"
"Of course not." Riktor said with a serious look on his face, "But Astorias keeps hitting me, expecting to be shielded by Father."
"He's not wrong." Sylas said, "She once threw a teapot at Riktor, breaking it on his head. I saw the whole thing, but Riktor couldn't do anything about it because father was nearby."
"How can she have the strength to do that?" Maegelle said, "I'm not saying it's not true, but she's the youngest currently....by a few months, that is. Vaella isn't like that, is she?"
"All children of Drakken are special in their own way." Mya said, "Riktor was indeed that strong, but he always held himself back. Sylas....I believe he was already aware of himself when he was but a babe. Vaella and Astorias? Hard to tell. I know they have advanced intelligence, and their speech is maturing quite quickly. But I believe Astorias is like Riktor when it comes to strength.....fascinating, really."
"I do remember Riktor moving a whole table while he was but a toddler...." Maegelle said, "Even now, he is quite strong.....so is Sylas....oh boy, is Astorias going to be like them?"
"The tea was hot, by the way." Riktor muttered
"What tea?" Drakken said, suddenly appearing next to him
Sylas jumped up in surprise, "Father!"
Drakken was holding Astorias in his arms, who was looking right at Riktor, "Are you boys ready for today's sparring?" He asked, "It's going to be an eventful one."
"Yes." Sylas nodded
"Sure." Riktor said, "After Mama's lessons."
Drakken sat Astorias down on the table next to Riktor, who sideyed her with a serious look, "My sweet and beautiful Maegelle." He said before appearing in front of Maegelle, "How are you feeling?"
Maegelle smiled, "Good...." She said, "Why do you ask?"
"You are glowing." Drakken said as he patted Vaella's head, who simply giggled, "It is.....alluring.....you are very beautiful."
"That's enough, Drakken." Mya patted his shoulder, "You've had her plenty."
"Hm....." Drakken said
Maegelle blushed, "I think I deserve a break....." She said, "But...thanks for the compliment..."
Drakken looked at Mya, "Do you wish to be next?"
Mya smiled slightly, "If you're offering...."
"Father!" Riktor called, "Do something about this!"
Drakken looked over to see Astorias had climbed atop Riktor's shoulders and began pulling on his hair with one hand and was smacking on his face with the other hand. She did this all while laughing uncontrollably, a mischievous smile on her face.
"Oh my." Maegelle said, "Astorias, stop it."
Drakken sighed and walked over, "Alright." He pulled Astorias off, "Enough, Astorias. You abuse the fact that your brother won't hurt his little sister. Come, let us go and fly in the air atop Grayle."
"Grayle?" Mya asked, "You're going to fly him around? I don't think that is a good idea. Is it wise?"
"Who would I use?" Drakken asked with a raised eyebrow
"The Cannibal." Mya said as she placed her hand on her hip, "What happened to that?"
"Oh, it's in no condition to move." Drakken said, "You see, something is happening to it."
"Is it alright?" Maegelle asked, "I mean, it is the source of your Dragon Hearts."
"It's fine." Drakken said, "But it won't be used any time soon. I will use Grayle."
"Have Saera fly her on Dreamfyre." Mya said, "I don't think Grayle is appropriate, My Lord...."
"Ah, it'll be fine." Drakken smirked, "We'll fly on the Narrow Sea and terrorize some ships. Right, my Astorias?"
He raised her up into the air as the girl laughed while smiling brightly.
"Yes!" She said, "Papa! Destroy!"
"Ahh, my sweet girl knows her stuff!" Drakken laughed, "Yes, let us go! We destroy!"
"Oh, My Lord." Mya said as she walked up to him, "King's Landing wrote.....they are asking for an update on Vaegon."
"Vaegon?" Maegelle asked, "Is he still missing?"
"Our Lord promised he would find him should they give Saera Dreamfyre." Mya told her, "Well, you see the dragon outside our walls....so we are on the search for him."
"Write back." Drakken said as he still held Astorias in the air, "Tell them my men are on it, making progress."
"Right." Mya nodded
Drakken then lowered Astorias and looked over at Maegelle who was holding Vaella, "Astorias, shall we bring your sister?" He asked her, "It'll be fun, having my two girls atop a wyvern."
"Yes." Astorias said
Drakken smirked slightly, "Alright." He said as he walked over to Maegelle, "Come, Vaella. We go for a ride today!"
He scooped her out of Maegelle's arms and before she could say anything, he was already walking out of the room.
"Oh....." Maegelle said, "Be careful...."
Sylas was standing there, watching the whole thing, "Hm." He said, "They sure are fortunate.....having our Father pamper them like that."
Maegelle gave him a smile, "He loves you too, Sylas." She said, "Don't think otherwise. It's just....your sisters...well...."
"No, I understand." Sylas nodded, "I would treat them the same."
Riktor got out of the chair, "Well, while they're gone...." He walked up to Maegelle, "We should start the lessons."
"Sure." Maegelle said, "Sylas, do you wish to also learn?"
Sylas shrugged, "I don't see why not." He said,
"Sure, I'll be willing to learn."