(Third Person POV)
[Sunspear, Dorne]
"Nymeria~~!!" Saera said joyfully as she walked up to Tyene and Nymeria, who were standing in the courtyard, "I have missed you terribly!"
Nymeria was holding her mother's hand as she saw the Princess approach. She said nothing as her eyes looked directly at Saera.
"Princess." Tyene said with a warm smile, "It is always a pleasure to see you here."
Saera reached her and pulled her in for a hug, "Oh, Tyene...." She said with a pleased tone, "I did miss the warmth of your body. Shall we enjoy it tonight?"
Tyene's face went red, "W-What?" She said softly, "I.....uh....."
Saera laughed, "I'm teasing~!" She backed up and then crouched down, smiling at Nymeria, "And this beauty...did she miss me? Her Mama?"
Nymeria blinked, "My Mama is here."
Saera chuckled, "Fufu~" She said as she covered her mouth, "Of course, I am aware. But I am your Father's wife, my precious Princess.....that makes me your Mama also."
Nymeria looked up at Tyene, "Is this true?"
Tyene placed her hand on her chin, "I don't see why it shouldn't be the case." She said, "All of your siblings call Saera their Mother. Even Lord Riktor loves her as his own mother."
Nymeria's eyes sparkled slightly at the mention of Riktor, "Elder Brother...?"
Before Tyene could respond, Maegelle called over, "Nymeria!" She said with a bright tone, making her way towards them, "My goodness, you've grown so beautiful!"
Nymeria looked over at Maegelle as Saera squished her cheek, "Lady Maegelle..."
"That's Mama for you~" Saera said with a smile, "She looks so much like Drakken, I love her~"
Tyene smiled, "I am glad."
Maegelle reached them and tucked her hair behind her ear, "Princess Tyene, I am glad that all of you are doing well." She said with a smile, "And more specifically, Princess Nymeria. She is always the focus of my worries, I must admit. To have her isolated from her family....it's.....I don't like it one bit."
"I understand, My Lady." Tyene told her as Saera straightened up, "But Dorne needs Nymeria here. I am sorry for any inconvenience."
"Drakken told us the same thing." Saera said, "Is he planning something? Do you know of it, Tyene?"
Tyene sighed, "I cannot speak about it."
"It is fine." Maegelle said, "As long as Nymeria is well, it doesn't matter."
"Family is everything." Tyene told them, "Lord Drakken may be the way that he is, but he understands that more than anything else. He cherishes that. I know that much, I can feel it when he speaks about his children. But...Nymeria must stay here."
"I understand." Maegelle looked at Nymeria, "Are you well, my dear?"
Nymeria nodded, "Yes."
"Maegelle has a point." Saera said, "To be isolated from her family....it may bring forth some unwanted consequences."
"It should be fine." Tyene said, "I am sure of it. I have heard of what had happened recently....with Lord Riktor. He is currently another one who will be isolated from his family. But I trust that someone as powerful as the Young Lord will be fine. He is a Drakkengard after all. And so is my Nymeria."
Saera frowned, "Riktor's situation is different." She said, "Yes, he is alone and fighting in a war that I don't agree with.....but he has always been with his family. Nymeria hasn't."
"She has us." Tyene said, "She isn't alone."
"That is correct." Maegelle said with a smile, "And that is the only thing that matters."
Nymeria pulled away from Tyene and walked to the side, distracted by fallen leaves from the bushes of the garden.
"She is a beautiful girl." Saera said, "I admit that I love my girls, but there is something about Nymeria that captivates me.....she makes me want to hug her tightly.....and just hold her in my arms."
"Don't mind my sister, Princess Tyene." Maegelle shook her head, "Recent events has made her.....overly joyful."
Tyene looked at her, "Is that so?" She said, "Well....I trust that as long as she is in a good mood."
"I'm in a great mood." Saera said while blushing, "You see, My Love and I had plenty of sex amidst bloodshed. It was quite arousing, Tyene. I highly recommend."
"Do not speak so vulgarly." Maegelle scowled, "Not when Nymeria is present."
"Ah, but I cannot help it." Saera said with glee, "My Love has reminded me what it means to kill....to feel blood soak in your skin while you-"
"Enough." Maegelle cut her off, "I'm serious."
"Hmph." Saera pouted, "You should be happy that he wants to put another child in you."
Tyene widened her eyes with surprise, "A-Another one?" She said, "How many does Lord Drakken want?"
Maegelle sighed, "I don't know." She said, "I really don't. He surprises me every day at this point."
Nymeria was busy trying to catch the falling leaves when suddenly, a dark shadow was cast above her. She looked up to see the towering figure of Drakken, his blood red eyes staring right down at her.
The girl didn't move, she didn't react; she simply stared at her father.
"L-Lord Drakken!" Tyene said as she took a step forward
Drakken reached down and picked Nymeria up, who allowed herself to be picked up, "Hm." He said as he held her in his arms, "Look at you, my beauty. How are you?"
Nymeria gave him a nod, "I'm well."
Drakken caressed her cheek, "Are you eating well?"
"Yes." Nymeria responded
"Good." Drakken said as he ran his fingers through her hair, "Your hair is nice."
"Yours too." Nymeria ran her own fingers through his, "I like it."
"Hm." He said, "What have you been up to, my daughter?"
"Nothing." Nymeria said
"Let's change that." Drakken told her, "Do you wish to see it? The Desert God?"
Nymeria blinked, "Huh?"
Maegelle looked at Drakken, "Are you sure that is wise?"
"That thing is quite dangerous, Drakken." Saera said, "I don't trust it."
"Take me." Nymeria said
Drakken smiled slightly, "Very well." He said, "I shall show you your destiny, my child."
He then disappeared, having teleported away with Nymeria.
Tyene was a bit shocked at this, "W-What?" She said softly, "N-Nymeria....."
"Don't worry." Maegelle told her, "She should be fine. She is with her father. I am worried at how she would react to seeing that beast."
"The Desert God....." Tyene said, "I've laid my eyes upon it once.....it was terrifying....."
"That is an understatement." Saera said, "I dare say it is as terrifying as Grayle....but....still....."
"The Desert God is Nymeria's destiny?" Maegelle asked, "Wait...."
"Does that mean what I think it means?"