The Sand Snakes' Secret

    By Анастасія

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    19 Sep, 2023

    In the sun-baked land of Dorne, the Sand Snakes were three formidable women, renowned for their martial skills and feared for their deadly abilities. The eldery inhabitants of the region spoke in hushed voices about their notorious past.

    The sisters were the illegitimate daughters of Prince Oberyn Martell, but they bore their 'Sand' surname with utmost pride. Their bond was unshakeable, their loyalty to each other unquestioned.

    One scorching afternoon, whispers ran through Dorne like a wildfire. A secret about the youngest Sand Snake, Tyene, had been unveiled. She was expecting a child.

    Predictably, the news set tongues wagging across the land. Who was the father? Speculation was rife, but the Sand Snakes kept their silence, immune to gossips and rumors.

    Tyene herself seemed unbothered by the prying eyes and the whispering mouths. Instead, she seemed to radiate a sense of calm and happiness that was infectious.

    One day, a raven arrived from the North with a letter for Tyene. The contents of the letter brought a surprised smile to her face as she read it in the privacy of her chambers.

    Later that evening, the sisters gathered privately. The topic of discussion was Tyene's secret. Nymeria, as always, was the voice of reason among them.

    "We cannot keep it a secret forever," Nymeria said, her eyes focused on Tyene. The youngest Sand Snake nodded, her gaze soft and warm. She indeed had a secret to share.

    "The father of my child is Daeron Targaryen," confessed Tyene. The room fell silent. Daeron was the son of Queen Daenerys Targaryen, far up in the North.

    The news was a shock. Daeron Targaryen was a respectable figure, a man of honor. But he was also a dragon, and dragons and snakes were never known to mix.

    Despite the surprising news, Nymeria and Obara were not angered. Instead, they embraced Tyene, promising to stand by her side. Their bond was stronger than any potential scandal.

    Standing together, the sisters made a pact. They would protect Tyene and her unborn child at any cost. Dorne would learn of the father, but on their terms.

    The next day, a message was dispatched to Queen Daenerys in the North. It was not a message of confrontation, but one requesting understanding and discussion.

    The Sand Snakes waited. The response would set the course of future events. They knew not whether it would be a storm or a calm wind, but they were prepared for both.

    Days turned into weeks. Then, finally, a raven arrived from the North. The queen had responded, and surprisingly, she requested a meeting with the Sand Snakes.

    The sisters agreed to the meeting. They would travel to the North, a land starkly different from their own. But they would face it together, just as they faced everything else in their lives.

    As they journeyed, their minds were filled with uncertainty. The outcome of the meeting was unknown, yet they held onto their resolve. They were Sand Snakes, after all, and they feared nothing.

    The North was cold and harsh, a stark contrast to their warm Dorne. Yet, they were greeted respectfully by Queen Daenerys, a woman of striking beauty and undeniable authority.

    The meeting was serious and to the point. Tyene explained her situation and Daeron's involvement. The queen listened silently, her face a picture of calm.

    After a moment of silence, Daenerys spoke. "The blood of dragons runs in the child's veins. The child will be recognized as a Targaryen," she declared.

    The decision was unexpected and brought relief. The Sand Snakes thanked the queen and promised to raise the child with love and respect to both Targaryens' and Dorne's traditions.

    As they returned to Dorne, they knew challenges still awaited them. But now, they carried with them the strength of a dragon and the cunning of a snake.

    The news of the queen's decision spread like wildfire in Dorne and beyond. The baby was accepted as a Targaryen, and the Sand Snakes' honor was intact.

    Tyene gave birth to a healthy baby girl. The child had her mother's cunning eyes and the Targaryen's characteristic silver hair. She was named Nymeria, after the middle Sand Snake.

    With the birth of baby Nymeria, the Sand Snakes found an extra layer of bond forming between them. The baby epitomized their strength, their unity, and their loyalty.

    The years rolled on, and baby Nymeria grew up under the loving guidance of her mother and her aunts. She carried both dragon's fire and snake's cunning in her veins.

    The story of the Sand Snakes, their secret, and their unity became a legend in Dorne. They were a symbol of strength, resilience, and unyielding love.

    The legacy of the Sand Snakes passed onto Nymeria, who grew up to be a formidable woman just like her mother and aunts. She was a true blend of a snake and a dragon.

    And so, the Sand Snakes' secret gave birth to a new chapter in the annals of Dorne and the Targaryens. An epoch that was marked with love, unity, and strength.

    As for the Sand Snakes, they continued their robust existence, their bond stronger than ever. Their secret was now a legend, a story carried by the winds through the vast lands of Dorne.

    Over the years, their legend grew, bringing a source of pride and honor to the name 'Sand'. And the legacy of the Sand Snakes lived on, in baby Nymeria and the tales of Dorne.

    In the history of Westeros, few families carried a legacy as significant as the Sand Snakes'. They were daughters of the desert, bearers of secrets, and mothers of dragons. Tyene's daughter was a testament to their legendary tale.

    The tale of Sand Snakes was a saga of courage, love, and unity. A tale that even the harshest winds of Dorne couldn't erase. And that's how the Sand Snakes' secret lived on, echoeing in the heart of Dorne, forever.