(Third Person POV)
[Somewhere Outside Harrenhal, A Week Later]
"Worshippers of The Trinity!" Ezra announced as he raised his arms, "We are all here gathered to witness the Dragon Ritual, the resonant even that we will all feel throughout our lifespans until we reach our Expiration!!"
He was standing atop a large state, with a massive makeshift statue that had the emblem of the Trinity. In front of the statue, a large bowl-like object rested with candles lined up around the rim of it.
There were nearly a hundred worshippers gathered in front of the stage, looking up at Ezra with anticipation as they had finally reached the moment that they had been promised: The Dragon Ritual.
An event that will cause a powerful Draconic Resonance, which will invigorate anyone who is Marked by the Trinity, giving them prolonged lives and better health. Their lives will improve after this ritual, and their blood will be enriched.
The entire purpose of this Ritual is for Drakken to create more bountiful souls for the Dark Shade when they eventually die. And he will stage accidental deaths shortly after the Ritual, to add more power to the Shade. Of course, only Ezra knows of this, aside from Drakken himself. The worshippers of the Trinity have been told that Viserra Targaryen, The Dragon Maiden, would pour her blood as an offering to the Trinity, and this will begin the Resonance.
The moon was bright in the sky, shining upon the area of the forest that they were in and Ezra had brought forth many of the followers. To Drakken's disappointment, not many worshippers arrived but this was planned by Ezra. Ezra had wanted only around a hundred or a bit more to show up and witness the Ritual because while the rest are absent, they would feel the effects of the Resonance.
Now, Ezra waved his arms around, "Behold!!!" He shouted as he looked up to the sky, "The grace of her beauty; The Dragon Maiden!!"
As he said these words, Viserra walked up to the stage, the light of the torches and candles illuminating her beautiful hair and face, causing the worshippers to murmur in admiration.
"Look at her...." a woman said, "She is as beautiful as a goddess...."
"Princess Viserra...." A man said, "She is a true beauty, worthy of being Lord Drakken's Dragon Maiden...."
Viserra stood behind Ezra with her hands in front of her, a neutral look on her face as the Priest gestured at her.
"For years, Princess Viserra has served the Trinity faithfully as the Dragon Maiden. I had welcomed her into the Trinity all those years ago, shortly after Princess Saera became Lord Drakken's woman." He said with a serious expression. "But all of the tasks she's done for our sake, all of that time she has served our God...they all pale in comparison for what she is about to do. For she is about to perform the biggest of sacrifices!!"
Viserra's expression did not change, but she did begin to feel nervous, feeling her stomach shift as she slightly sweated.
The worshippers began to murmur among themselves, wondering what Ezra had meant by this.
"The Dragon Maiden, Princess Viserra Targaryen....." Ezra said as he lowered his arms, "Will give all of her blood for the sake of the Trinity. She will sacrifice every single drop! And with her blood, as pure and majestic as it is, the Draconic Resonance will be activated!"
Viserra looked down, having already been told of this.
There was a surprised gasp among the crowd, taken aback by this.
"Wait, won't she die?" a man asked, "Why would we sacrifice her?"
"She's Lord Drakken's Dragon Maiden, why is she a sacrifice?" another one asked, "This is mad!"
Many more murmured in protest, beginning to become uneasy due to this.
Ezra raised his hand, "Worry not, my fellow Trinity worshippers." He said, "Viserra Targaryen will in fact, sacrifice her life for the Draconic Resonance. Such blood loss might be enough to kill her....but in exchange, she will be granted a great Honor!!!"
This caused all of them to shut up and look at Ezra as he gestured at Viserra.
"She will remain the Dragon Maiden, however....!" Ezra said, "Princess Viserra Targaryen will become Lord Drakken's wife! He will take her as his and will put a divine child inside her!"
"What?" Viserra said with a bit of surprise
"I know what you are thinking...." Ezra said, "She is a Dragon Maiden, is that not right? Well, she is forbidden to lay with a Man...and bear a man a child.....but Lord Drakken is no Man, he is a God!"
There was a bit of shock among the crowd but they eventually began to murmur in agreement.
"That makes sense." a woman said, "She has done so much for us. She deserves this...."
Everyone in the crowd nodded in agreement and Ezra could not help but smile slightly.
"Yes...." He said, "And now....."
Drakken suddenly appeared behind Viserra, "Are you ready?" He asked her
Viserra looked at him, "Lord Drakken...." she said softly, "I-Is it true....? You intend to put a child in me?"
"Those words are meant to put the people at ease." Drakken grabbed her arms gently
He pulled her aside to the base of the altar as he stood behind her, gently grabbing her by the waist. Ezra turned around and placed his hands behind him as Drakken was about to begin the Ritual.
"Lord Drakken...." Viserra said softly
"Worry not." Drakken said as he lifted both her arms, "I will make this quick. You won't die, you are personally Marked by me. There will be some pain but eventually, your body will become numb. I do apologize for this, Viserra. You can understand why I postponed this until now....I was hesitant about this...."
Viserra nodded, "I am ready." She said softly, "Do it."
Suddenly, large cuts appeared on each of Viserra's arm as blood immediately poured out and into the large ceremonial bow. Viserra felt the sharp pain overtake both her arms as she winced, watching as her blood was immediately drained from her.
Her face went pale as she slowly got to her knees, her body immediately weakening. This was due to Drakken using his sorcery to speed the process up, making it so that her blood poured out rapidly, draining out faster than normal.
Viserra's body hunched over as Drakken gently held her by the waist, her arms hoisted up via his telekinesis, the bowl beginning to fill up.
Drakken rubbed her waist soothingly as he leaned into her cheek, "You're doing good." He said softly, kissing her cheek, "Don't worry...I'm here for you....."
Viserra's eyes were closing, she was feeling sleepy and she was struggling to keep them open.
"Lord...Drakken....." She managed weakly as the blood slowly filled the bow, "I'm.....scared....."
As the blood filled the top completely, Drakken gently picked her up and put her in a princess-carry position, her left arm dangling down as her cuts closed.
"Do not be scared....." Drakken said, "You did well....."
Ezra walked up to them, "That was quick." he said, "As expected of you....."
Suddenly, the blood combusted into flames and the statue itself was engulfed in flames as a shockwave erupted from the massive bowl.
"It's about to start." Drakken said seriously,
"The Draconic Resonance."
[Story Will Be On Hold Until Further Notice]