House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men

(Third Person POV)

"I don't mean to pry." Viktor said seriously as some servants walked up to the table where he and Drakken sat, and set plates of food in front of them, "But this foul mood that you've had as of late.....it isn't because of Riktor, is it?" 

Drakken was twirling a fork above his palm with his telekinesis, "Does it matter?" He asked with a serious expression, "Hm?" 

"Perhaps. Perhaps not." Viktor said with a calm expression, "But I have to understand that you have your emotions in check, that you can control yourself.....and in turn, your Calamity." 

Drakken dropped the fork on the table, "I am fine." He said seriously, "There is no need to worry." 

"Hm." Viktor said as he narrowed his eyes, "Tell me, Drakken, how old are you now?" 

"21." Drakken said as he tapped his finger on the table, "Why?" 

"It's been 5 years since Riktor and I found you." Viktor said, "5 years since you've escaped Corvinus's grasp.....and how long did Corvinus have you for? 7 years? 8?" 

"What's your point?" Drakken asked

"My point is that you're a drifting spirit, Drakken...." Viktor said, "With no place to call home.....tethered to a land that was ruined by war.....which was engulfed by the Darkness of the Dragon God....." 

Drakken's eye twitched, "What's your deal with that fucker?" He asked, "Why must you constantly mention his name...?" 

"Your hatred for the Dragon God Corvinus runs deep." Viktor said, "I understand, though....why that is the case. To endure what you've endured.....for a child, a human child.....it must've been hell...." 

"Enough." Drakken said, "I am not a child anymore." 

"Hm. To me, you are." Viktor said, "I am older than even Riktor, you know." 

"I know." Drakken said, "Your Father fathered him with a human woman who by some miracle was able to give birth to a live vampire baby. Riktor, the Unholy Child.....I know the story." 

"My Father was a grotesque and vile beast." Viktor said, "He turned me into a vampire when he was corrupted due to ambition. And in his desire to overthrow Theodore, he fathered an unholy creature...an abomination of nature whom I call brother....whom I sacrificed walking in the sun for. You and I.....we are the same, Drakken.....we both had terrible fathers." 

"I have no Father." Drakken said, "You know that." 

"Corvinus claimed you as his own....even if it was quite brief." Viktor said, "But enough of that. Back to my point, Drakken. When I say that you have no place to call home, I meant it. You truly are lost. But we can change that, Riktor and I.....I accept you as my younger brother. I saved you from Corvinus, don't you forget that." 

"You mean to use the Dragon Calamity." Drakken tilted his head, "Am I just a weapon?" 

"No." Viktor said seriously, "While your power is handy, I only wish for you to find a place of your own. I sympathize with you, Drakken, don't misinterpret." 

"Hm." Drakken looked at the plate of food, "There is something bothering me...." 

"You can always speak to me freely." Viktor said as he took a sip of his wine cup, which was filled with blood, "Go on, speak your mind." 

Drakken pulled out a medallion, "What's the deal with them?" Drakken asked, "Those from the Northern Tribes...." 

Viktor looked at the medallion, "Ah...." He said, "The Cursed Snow Princesses.....which one was it? Anya? Aryanna?"

"Athena." Drakken said, "There's more like her?" 

"The Archdragon Lorrayne once cursed them with eternal life, freezing their youth in place." Viktor explained, "However, they enter a deep slumber every few decades.....and they sleep for an undisclosed amount of time. They retreat into the Northern Mountains...and they encase themselves in ice.....and there is no waking them up without awakening the Ancient Frost Wyverns who guard them." 

"Hm..." Drakken said as he set the medallion down, "I met her when I was 12....after that happened...." 

"The girl....." Viktor nodded, "Riktor spoke to me about that incident...but that long ago....? So this Princess must be awake now, huh?" 

"I think so." Drakken looked at the medallion, "I only saw her every few months, she would occasionally visit the crystal lake caves near the ruined village I lived in.....you know the one....I would be so excited to see her...." 

"The allure of a Cursed Snow Princes....not anyone can resist it." Viktor said

"I saw her recently.....at the same cave...." Drakken said, "I went back." 

"Now, why would you do that?" Viktor asked, "To go back to that place, the land destroyed by war...." 

"I wanted to know more about her....I was curious." I said seriously, "I haven't seen her since I left....and when I saw her....her skin was cracked..." 

"That means that her time to slumber is near." Viktor said, "She is bound to make the journey back. She probably has a few weeks...." 

"Do you know where exactly?" Drakken asked him, "Where they go to sleep?" 

"Not really." Viktor said, "I only know that there are dozens of hidden settlements in the Northern Mountains and some of them are fronts for secret temples meant to house the frozen slumbers...." 

"Can we find out?" Drakken asked, "The actual location?" 

"It's going to be difficult, but sure." Viktor said, "Why would we want to do that?" 

Drakken picked the medallion, "Well...." He said, "The Ancient Frost Wyverns....." 

"We can use them, can't we?" 

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[A Few Days Later]

"Don't tell me you're going all the way to those mountains for some pussy..." Riktor said to Drakken as they walked down a road

It was the middle of the day, and Drakken had decided to depart and make his way north to reach the Northern Mountains and find the woman he had recently met. 

"The hell are you even doing here?" Drakken asked, "I thought you were going to see the Dwarf." 

"I did." Riktor said with a chuckle, "I slaughtered those Vampires with ease...." 

"Hm." Drakken said, "That was quite fast." 

"I am strong after all." Riktor smirked

"Whatever you say." Drakken said as he rolled his eyes, "And no, I am not going for some pussy." 

"You sure?" Riktor asked

"Athena...." Drakken said as he looked at the medallion, "She has some answers I need." 

"About what?" Riktor raised an eyebrow

"She spoke to me....as if she knew me...." Drakken said, "Or at the very least.....as if she knew about me...." 

"I thought you two knew each other for a long time." Riktor said, "Didn't you see meet her after you accidentally killed that-" 

"Shut the fuck up." Drakken spat, "Don't remind me of that." 

"Alright, sorry, touchy subject." Riktor said, "But seriously, what's her deal?" 

"I don't know. That's what I wanna know." Drakken said seriously, "I don't remember much of my childhood....but I feel like she knew who I was." 

"Hm, strange." Riktor said, "Say...would you consider Immortals to be pedophiles if they seek out mortals who are wayyyy younger than they are?" 

Drakken stopped walking as his face hardened and he slowly looked at Riktor, ".....what?" 

Riktor shrugged, "Just a question." He said, "I mean....brother, you've lived longer than the girl's great grandpappy, what the fuck is wrong with you?" 

"Is the girl an adult?" Drakken asked with a raised eyebrow

"Yes. In her 30s." Riktor said, "I think with a child of her-" 

"Then what the fuck is the problem?!" Drakken asked, "If they're adults, they can be together. What is this question?" 

"Okay, what if she is barely of age?" Riktor raised his eyebrow, "That's the kicker." 

"Oh, shut up, Riktor." Drakken said, "We're both Immortals, why even bother with these questions." 

"I mean, you're a half-baked immortal." Riktor said, "And I am a Vampire....so.....and you're 20 while I am 40.....so quite young, actually." 

"When we're both over 100, I want to see you fuck women that age." Drakken rolled his eyes, "Go for an Elf or something, I don't know." 

"Elves, man.....some of the oldest elves are even older than a damned Vampire Lord, can you believe that shit?" Riktor said as they both continued to walk again, "Pointy eared freaks. Would you fuck one?" 

"What?" Drakken asked, "Why are you asking me this?" 

"An elf...." Riktor asked, "Would you fuck one? A nice, tall, and sexy elf. With succulent thighs and a perfect ass....would you suck on her ear while you-" 

"Please, shut the fuck up." Drakken said with a slight smirk, nearly laughing

"Ahhh, there is the Drakken I love." Riktor wrapped his arm around his neck and pulled him in, "Lighten up, you little shit." 

"We'll get you to your girlfriend, don't worry."