Lol Please Not You Defending Criston Cole For Bullying The Strong Boys But Hates On Rhaenyra For Not

Jaehaera Targaryen's list of crimes:

Being Alicent Hightower's granddaughter

Being created by Aegon II's sperm

Being autistic

Marrying the son of the woman her father killed in a political marriage

Not making her traumatized husband happy

Having "diluted" blood

Being named after misogynistic King Jaehaerys

I started off watching HotD without siding with either team, because come on, the Targs (black or green) are entertaining but aren't worthy of rooting for. In fact I like the idea of Jace on the Iron throne simply because he's bearing the y-chromosome of the Strongs. Basically, I'm just really really anti-royalist, anti-imperialist.

But the more I see how insane team Black is, the more I want to side with team Green out of a spite.

Team Green mostly recognizes the crimes of their characters and joke about mew mews and mommy's war criminal. Meanwhile team Black are rejoicing in the upcoming blood and cheese, because threatening to rape a 6 y.o. girl and murdering a 6 y.o. boy is what they deem as justice.

Team Black are so pro-racial superiority, it's kind of insane. The racist shit they say about Nettles. The romanticisation of incest as a way to keep blood pure, and how children of Daemyra are worthier of the throne because of their blood purity. How Hightowers, Velaryons and others are criticized for being ambitious yet Rhaenyra is praised for trying to put her non-Velaryon son on a throne he has no rights for.

"The Targaryens are the ones who created the iron throne!" Yes, with fire and blood, by burning and murdering people until they surrendered. It's like an nuclear country conquering non-nuclear countries, and creating a system based on racial superiority.

And did Strongs build a Driftmark for Lucerys to claim it? But he's a Targaryen, and "that's all that matters".

So no, I do not buy the whole "the blacks are heroes and morally righteous ones" shit at all. Fuck your Targaryen superiority.

Ehy sorry you dropped this👑

Being a female viewer and hating Criston Cole is deranged.

I have to get this off my chest. The blind hatred that Criston is receiving from women is insane and I’m going to explain why.

For context, I am talking about Show Criston, not Book Criston. Comparing two standalone versions of a story is silly.

I cannot wrap my head around the fact that so many women, who are the primary victims of utilitarian relationships, would ever come together and shit on Criston for enduring such a situation.

I’m sorry, but how many of you have been used by men? How many of you have been reduced to one night stands, situationships and placeholder wives? How many of you have been deemed “not good enough” to be an exclusive partner? I log into tiktok and I see NOTHING but stories of broken women who are just used for sex, money, care and whatnot by men, and then they are tossed away like worthless trash while said men continue their pursuit of the ideal woman. Being used by men just for sex and being denied the status of girlfriend, let alone wife, is probably one of the worst plagues women are experiencing in the western world because the MOMENT we were emancipated, men understood that they don’t owe us shit anymore and instead of treating us with respect, they decided to grab whatever they can and give nothing back. Do not tell me that there are women out there that are fine with this arrangement because the multiple “GWM while I tell you about the guy that was with me for 12 years and then married someone else” tell a different story, one of multiple women’s dignities being trampled by hungry men. My heart breaks for every woman (EVERY woman, cis, trans, EVERY woman) who has been called by a man she loves just for sex, for every woman whose man never wanted to be seen in public with her, for every woman who had to hear that her man is not ready for a relationship only to witness him getting engaged to another woman 2 weeks after. I hope you overcome this and become stronger and I am glad that we are finally supporting one another.

How can we then, the women who are helping other female victims rise up and speak out against this kind of abuse, push Criston down and tell him to suck it up and accept being Rhaenyra’s plaything? Have we no mercy? Are we so hungry for revenge against men that we’d want them to endure the same humiliation that we did, as if one fictional man’s suffering would bring us justice? Are we so jealous that Criston didn’t sit down and just take it like the rest of us, but instead spoke up and removed himself from that situation? Or are we so gullible that we accept what the screenwriters shove down our throats and unknowingly support the patriarchic view that if you’re being used by someone you should just accept it?

I can hear some of you arguing that “Oh, this is different because Rhaenyra is royalty!” as if being used and tossed by a powerful person somehow makes the situation any better? Would it be okay if a rich person wanted to constantly use you for sex while he keeps looking for a better woman to be by his side, just because he values his wealth and status more? Rhaenyra straight up sneered at the idea of a simple life with him. She straight up told him that HE is not worth as much as her crown. OUCH. Even though I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of being told you are not enough by your loved one, it was Rhaenyra’s right to choose what her priorities are, but WHY would he have to accept being her sidepiece? “These were different times”: does this make it any less devastating for the victim? And he was a victim because Rhaenyra still used Criston and misled him by constantly complaining about how she HATES her duties for YEARS and then luring him to break his oath. Do you think he would have still slept with her if he was aware that moments ago, Rhaenyra was begging on her knees to be fucked by Daemon and only turned to Criston because her first option was no longer available? Like, the man was contemplating having sex with her and resisted her for a good fucking while, so imagine how quickly he would have turned around and walked out that door if he had that information beforehand. You know why? Because he loved her. He loved her to the point that he broke his oath for her, the oath of a station he FOUGHT FOR IN A WAR. He shed blood and sweat and risked his life for the mere opportunity to gain that position. This was ALL he had, he came from NOTHING and he was still willing to toss it all away for Rhaenyra not once, but twice. It wasn’t just sex he wanted because we never see him have sex again after that. He became vulnerable and gave up everything that he was to be with Rhaenyra. He was willing to abandon his whole identity for her sake. Is this not what the ideal partner is? Ready to abandon everything for your shake? Everything he fought for, tooth and nail? Was he unreasonable in thinking that Rhaenyra was willing to do the same for him? Was he crazy to think that because he was ready to put everything he FOUGHT for aside for her shake, Rhaenyra would also put aside a duty she was handed and actively seem to hate for him too? Fuck no! After hearing her constant talk about how she hates her father, her duties, her refusal to wed other men, how she is trapped as a princess, how people have no idea how much it SUCKS being her, why would he not assume that she’d be willing to give it all up for him, as he’d do for her We never see Rhaenyra even TRY to be a ruler, just complain about it. Of course it would be a fucking shock to him hearing her say “Lol dude, I actually do kinda want this”.

Criston was actually the only person in the series that wanted Rhaenyra for her, not her money or crown. I’m not saying she had to follow him, it was her right to refuse him, but his willingness to lead a simple life with just her has got to mean something. And don’t give me that “he only wanted to redeem his honour by marrying her” crap, because first of all Criston nutted up and admitted everything to Alicent and was ready to face death without EVER blaming Rhaenyra for anything, and second of all, oh no, how dare a human being have ethical values and desire to live with dignity in society’s broad light rather than move in the shadows as the princess’s secret boytoy! Bad, bad Criston for feeling you have to atone for your sins. Maybe we as people have become so corrupt that we envy those who wish to walk a virtuous path in life. Or maybe y’all have become so fond of the unhinged unapologetic character trope because it feels “original” (even if it’s ridiculously overused nowadays) that you’ve actually forgotten what characters with good morals are. Like, picking your fave war criminal and rolling with them because you enjoy good drama, especially in a show that’s meant to provide entertainment, is one thing, but passionately stating that Criston had to submit to that humiliation is something else entirely.

Finally, let’s ditch the Criston being a misogynist bullshit because he had NO issue obeying Rhaenyra before their affair or Alicent. And he is ALWAYS true to himself and his values, because even after everything he endured, he did not use Alicent’s anger as an excuse to take revenge on Rhaenyra and harm her children. Criston never betrayed her, Rhaenyra used him and he walked away and he went towards the only person who seemed to spare him some sympathy and understand him and not condemn him for his crimes even if he hated himself, which is typical victim mentality. And don’t get me started on the Joffrey incident because y’all tore Cole to SHREDS for it. Joffrey had it fucking coming. You don’t go up to people’s faces, especially ones you don’t know, threaten them by telling them you know their secret, a secret that SHAMES them and burdens them to the point they’re ready to commit suicide, and all but directly call them a whore. What the fuck did he think was going to happen? They’d shake hands? Piss off. Let this be a lesson to anyone that doesn’t know how to keep their mouths shut and their noses out of other people’s business. Also, mocking his suicide attempt makes my stomach turn. Just take a moment to consider all the young women who just like him, reluctantly surrendered their virginities to men only to find out they were nothing but sex dolls in their eyes, all these girls whose trust led to their secret being spread and them getting ridiculed and slut shamed for it: how many girls have taken their own lives because they found living with such a burden unbearable?

For the love of everything you hold sacred, please wake up sisters. The narrative that you can be used by someone powerful and you have to accept it because that’s the way things are is a man’s construct. Do not let them fool you.

Criston Cole representing all of us Aegon enjoyers falling to his knees in a state of shock like that

Nothing can convince me he wasn’t actually breaking the fourth wall and realising what terrible writers Condal and Hess are and that he and every other character in this show are at their mercy (or lack thereof)

Viserys : I want Rhaenyra to succeed me as queen as she's my eldest living child. If anyone dares to object my decision they'll be charged with treason!

Also Viserys: *Marries another woman and has sons by her who could have a better claim that Rhae's for the Lords. Doesn't legally change the law of succession to absolute primogeniture, thus treating Rhaenyra's status as heir like a one time exception. Doesn't do anything to prevent her from having bastards so her position is even shakier than before. Doesn't teach her how to rule properly and allowes her to do as she pleases. Appoints Otto Hightower as hand even though he's known for being a schemer and generally a shady guy who obviously favors his grandson for the throne. Lets her marry her unstable uncle who's the reason he named her heir in the first place*

Half of Westeros: *understandably doesn't accept her and supports her brother instead, thus starting a devastating civil war*

Viserys from the seven hells:

Please recommend me some franticshipping fan fictions you have written!

Thank you for the ask, anon! ^^

And oh boy. My works? My works? Someone slap me……..

You know what I’ll just dump these here https://archiveofourown.org/series/1163342 I’m kidding XD

Despite that I have written 1 poem, 35 one-shots, and 4 multi-chap franticshipping fanfics so far, I’ll recommend what I think are the ones I enjoyed most. So…I hope you’ll like them! :D

Also,  I’m going to provide the links with my AO3 account so if you happen to use FFN, well, the titles are the same and all of it is published there anyways. ^^

Another thing, the 33 one shots are all published in 1 fic called “Randomizer”, so yeah. ^^’

1. A Resolution

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/13251369

“A Resolution” has some slight franticshipping thrown in there, so I guess it counts. XD

I’ve always wondered how will that talk between Sapphire and Zinnia go so I wrote one just to fill the gap. ^^

I’ve published it last January 2018 so the writing style is a bit old. ^^’

2. Insecurities

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/22876500

Judging by the title, it’s about Sapphire’s insecurities. I published it last year so again, the writing style is a bit old….very old.

3. Fashion Statement

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/23947572

I got this idea after seeing @aru_tem’s and @ha_na_ppa’s arts on twitter. It’s about Ruby wearing that leaf outfit. Why? Well, I guess reading it will do. ^^’

4. An Arcade Story

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/24905697

Just Ruby and Sapphire spending their time in the arcade~ :>

5. A Token of Appreciation

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/27256761

This actually came from my real life experience. To make it short, I accompanied my classmate to the flower shop to buy a sunflower for her girlfriend. I think it’s a special day for them. But anyway, I based our trip on that and the best part of that trip? My other classmate buying a cactus for herself. XD (It was a fun memory sfksd)

6. A Movie Date

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/27639330

The title pretty much explains itself. But of course, this wouldn’t be possible without @fabulousblackunicorn ‘s amazing franticshipping art where Ruby and Sapphire watches a scary movie. Definitely a great art!

Here’s the link for their art: https://fabulousblackunicorn.tumblr.com/post/160400702930/weak-to-horror-films

7. Experiences throughout the holidays

Link https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/29969934

It’s my entry for the Pokespe secret santa event last year so…it’s a Christmas themed fic.

8. Secret Base Haven

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/30318591

This is the fic that I worked hard for months. Published last January 2018. Do you know those rhythmic tiles that you place in your secret base in the RSE and ORAS games? Yeah, I kinda based that idea there. Imagine Ruby asking Sapphire for a dance on those tiles? OwO

9. A Journey Through Meals

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/32093826

The title again is self-explanatory so yeah. I love food and cooking even though I’m still learning sfhdfsfs

10. Mister Florist and Teacher

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/32093826

I got this idea when I saw @swimmer39life’s art on twitter about that AU. It’s cute and I couldn’t resist to write it. A friend who translated it on discord is the savior for translating the tweet. ^^

11. Limits of Patience

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/32093826

A collab fic with @1358456 !

12. Hot Springs

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10209806/chapters/37141640

It’s a fic based on @aru_tem’s doujin on pixiv! And judging by the title, yes, yes they went to the hot springs. And no, this is a child-friendly rated fic. XD

13. Incomplete

This is a multi-chap fic that I’ve been working on for a long while. It’s not yet finished and not sure when will I update but I hope all the hard work I put in this fic will be worth it. ^^

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/16043540/chapters/37452356

Summary:  Sapphire, alongside Moon, has worked hard over the past two years perfecting a miracle medicine. However, something happens that’ll put her relationships and career in danger.

I still have 21 franticshipping one-shots saved in my drafts and I haven’t published them yet. Not sure when but I do like the recent ones I’ve written so far. But for now, those are the fics that I recommend to you. They’re a few considering I have published 40 franticshipping fanfics in 2 years, but oh well.

Thank you for the ask again and I hope you’ll enjoy reading them as much as I loved writing them. ^^

Unsurprisingly, my “draw one full-body pose with reference every day” challenge immediately turned into a “draw a couple of full-body poses with reference maybe once a month” :’D But at least I’m staying in SOME kind of practice…

Bonus:

I'm sorry but people hating on Aemond and calling him an asshole for "stealing" Vhagar instantly piss me off.

Like come on seriously.

Now I'll be honest and agree the timing wasn't the best.

(Claiming a dragon at it's rider's funeral is a bit out of touch.)

But people love to demonize him for it as if he had strangled a baby or something.

"Vhagar was meant to pass to one of Laena's daughters!"

I'm sorry when have dragons been passed down like a house? 'Cause last time I checked they are living creatures with their own wills. Your dad could tell your entire life that his dragon is going to you when he dies, but if the dragon doesn't want you, you can't exactly force it to accept you.

Unless you like being burned to death.

If Vhagar wanted to have Baela or Rhaena as her rider she wouldn't have accepted Aemond, heck she wouldn't even have tested him! She would have turned him into the dragon equivalent of a chicken nugget.

He proved his determination and resilience in riding her, a determination that had been born from being mocked and bullied by his brother and nephews for God knows how long!

The boy was frustrated by being seen as less by the other kids. Especially by Rhaenyra's, since they were bastards. As soon as he saw his chance to prove his worth as a Targaryen prince he took it and rode the greatest, most ancient dragon left in Westeros.

It was normal for the twins to be mad at him. After all they were two little girls who had just lost their mother, and I admit, Aemond reacted poorly at their insults, though after finally proving himself, I can understand why he got so cocky.

That said the fight was completely on them and the Strongs. They hit him first, and started ganging up on him. The kid was just defending himself, and remember, Jace was the one who took out a knife. Aemond may have taken a rock and threatened to harm them, but when you're up against 4 other kids all by yourself, you have get a weapon to try and balance out the fight if you want to get out all in one piece.

This is perfection

The time has finally come…

From the amazing talents of 32 individual artists, I’m bring you…

A TAROT OF ICE AND FIRE

Cover art: mkur_art (Instagram)

Patchface: @samiligia

The dragon eggs: @mursartifice

Melisandre: @wweskywalker

The conquerors: @fkaluis

Bran Stark: Dr3adLady (twitter)

Jon & Daenerys: @toadpeee

Drogon, Viserion & Rhaegal: ilona_vvww (twitter)

Brienne of Tarth: taliesart (twitter & Instagram)

Stannis Baratheon: oynon (Instagram) & @toadpeee

Geroge R. R. Martin: @toadpeee

Ned Stark: ilona_vvww (instagram)

Tyrion Lannister: pulksten (twitter)

Lyanna Stark: @polluxxxart

Rickon Stark: @jimmymmtz

Arya Stark: @arte072

Sansa Stark: Sansapilled (twitter)

Olenna Tyrell: highgardenart (twitter)

The World: @toadpeee

Jorah & Daario: @jimmymmtz

Missandei: @reynyra

Oberyn Martell: mrm215555 (twitter)

Podrick Payne: @wodania

Renly Baratheon: @wodania

Robert Baratheon: @laurellerual

Catlyn Stark: Sali_alenn (twitter)

Tywin Lannister: @cyareaxes

Samwell Tarly: @laurellerual

Greyworm: @shikadraws

Rhaegar: @faeporcelain

Margaery Tyrell: highgardenart (twitter)

Jon Snow: Nataa_draws (instagram)

Robb Stark: rozesdoesart (instagram)

Tommen Baratheon: @francy-sketches

Varys: Alorescott (twitter)

Jaime Lannister: talisart (twitter)

Joffrey Baratheon: mrm_215555 (twitter)

Sandor Clegane: @banadraw

Why is alicent this composed? Isn't this supposed to be AFTER b&c? Like girl they literally had your grandson's head chopped off and you are still defending Rhaenyra?

FUCK DIGNITY. I WANT REVENGE.