The Courtyard

Valarr screamed at the nearest guards. "Where is the King!? Where are his dragon riders?" He pointed up at the battle above them. "The white cloak! They need help!"

Valarr saw a dragon and its a rider plummet to the ground. He couldn't make out who. Then another fell, its White Cloak fluttering as it fell.

"No!" he breathed. He looked around at the men on the battlements, many of whom were blood-splattered and breathing heavily. THe dead and dying men laying sprawled around the battlements and down in the courtyard indicated that there had been a battle in the Citadel as well. And a battle that was not long over.

"Where is the King? Where is Aegon?" he roared in anguish.

Valarr had taken off from the battlements as he saw two dragons descending towards Dragonstone. It would not do to be caught on the ground. The young Targaryen had learnt already that Aegon was dead and the manner in which he had died - at the hands of his own sister and wife. He had also learnt the identity of the white cloak. The Lord Commander of Aegon's Kingsguard.

Vriskaranea hovered in the air, far enough away from Laena and Rhaena, but close enough to the ground for Valarr to be heard. The young dragon-rider was full of rage and grief and yes... shame. His father's friend was dead. If only he had known.

He pointed an accusing finger at Rhaena, down below him in the courtyard, while keeping a wary eye on the other hostile dragon.

"The King is dead." he said in a ringing voice. "Let all men know that he died at the hands of his own sister. His own wife!"

"He was your liege lord!" cried Valarr, not for her benefit, but for the benefit of the men listening below.

There would be a day to fight and avenge Aegon, but outnumbered for the moment, it would not be this day.

Vriskaranea was already someway in the air and the moment Rhaena made some motion of a move towards them, Valarr turned his dragon and flew upwards and westwards towards the clouds. He had a significant lead upon her that he hoped was enough.

[Vriskaranea: Fresh, +5 Cunning]

Round 1

The female dragonriders give chase, spurring their dragons on faster in their attempt to catch Valarr. Unfortunately, however, Vriskaranea is badly injured and her pain makes her flight more difficult, despite her attempts to evade Tyraxes and Vermilion. Rhaena is not quite fast enough, but Laena and Vermilion soon reach Valarr. A roar from the red dragon signals that escape is now unlikely. Vermilion prepares to attack with claws and fangs bared. Should he be able to grab Vriskaranea, it seems likely that Tyraxes will soon catch up.

Round 2

Valarr and his mount attempt to attack Laena and hers. At first it seems that the old lady is unarmed, but as the dragons close on one another, Valarr sees steel glint in Laena's hand. Vriskaranea's fire goes wide, her aim marred by the terrible injury she suffered earlier, and Vermilion uses his greater strength to claw and bite at her. He grips her hard, tearing great gashes into her flesh. And then Tyraxes joins the fray and likewise begins to attack Valarr's dragon. In the confusion, hearing his dragon's cries of pain, Valarr attempts to strike Laena but he cannot reach across the backs of their dragons, and realises that the only way he can do it is by attempting to jump onto Vermilion's back. In the meantime, his own beast is wounded.

(Heavy wound to Vriskaranea)

OOC - Valarr, you can't attack another person from the back of your own dragon unless you are Inspector Gadget

Round 3

Valarr jumps across to Vermilion's back. He makes the transition without too much difficulty, landing securely on the red dragon's back, though of course he has no chains to hold him in the saddle. But Vriskaranea's luck has run out. Alone and in agony, she cannot hold up against two dragons, even though Vermilion is now thrashing in an attempt to be rid of Valarr. Valarr advances on Laena, who brandishes a long dagger with a grim expression, and calls to Rhaena for assistance.

Tyraxes is in fine form now. His sharp claws dig deep into the enemy dragon's brain and his fangs bite down. Tyraxes shakes her viciously, snapping her neck. When Tyraxes lets go, Vriskaranea plummets down to smash into the courtyard, but she is already dead. Valarr is now entirely alone with two enemy dragons and their riders, with only his sword to aid him.

(Vriskaranea dies)

Valarr attacked Laena with his sword, using his superior athletic ability and reach to strike out at the old woman and at the same time keeping out of the range of her dagger. He saw Rhaena notch her bow, and responded by moving quickly, never staying still, trying to make himself as difficult a target as possible for both of his enemies. This was aided by the moving Vermilion. 

[Expert: Long Blades]
[Noteworthy: Dragon Handling]
[Novice: Athletics]

Rhaena rolls her eyes, and moved Tyraxes in again, or Laena's head be it, literally, if he has an off day.

(noteworthy Dragon Handling, Fresh dragon +5 strength)

Round 5

Valarr presses his advantage over Laena, somehow evading Tyraxes as he swoops down. Somehow he still keeps his balances despite Vermilion's attempts to shake him free. He wounds the old lady, this time cutting her leg. Laena curses once more and Vermilion roars.

(Average wound to Laena)

Round 6

Tyraxes attacks Valarr, scoring bloody lines in his back. The young man is knocked off his feet as Vermilion writhes beneath him and attempts to dislodge him. Valarr attempts to grab hold of the red dragon and barely manages to cling on to one of the harness straps. The sword, however, slips from his hand, leaving him more vulnerable than ever as Tyraxes tears at him.

(Heavy wound to Valarr)