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1. into the roots of violets by outtosea13

   Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   22 Sep 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Criston Cole/Gwayne Hightower
   • Gwayne Hightower/Arrion Baratheon (Past/Dream)
   • Criston Cole/Alicent Hightower (Past/Dream)
   • Gwayne Hightower
   • Criston Cole
   • Alys Rivers of House Strong
   • Alicent Hightower
   • Arrion Baratheon
   • Ser Edgar
   • Original Characters
   • Harrenhal
   • Dreams vs. Reality
   • Past Relationship(s)
   • Angst
   • Doomed Relationship
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • fate vs. free will
   • Canon-Typical Violence
   • Dream Sex
   • Bathing Together

   Summary

   A historic storm hangs over Harrenhal, leaving Criston and Gwayne stranded with their army. As the castle takes hold of them, Criston sees a shared fate they cannot outrun. Gwayne sees someone who still needs saving.

   Series

   • Part 4 of House of the Dragon Works

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   10,422

   Chapters:

   3/?

   Comments:

   27

   Kudos:

   69

   Bookmarks:

   5

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   748