5th Month of 300 A.C. Myr
Lord Commander Cregard Stark
Myr as always was hot, even though the snows were beginning to fall, it was still boiling hot. That was something Cregard had grown to appreciate about the place his uncle now called home. He had thought beside both his father and his uncle and the company when they had sacked and taken Myr, for many years it had served as the base of the company of the rose, but the magisters had become very greedy charging them tax to keep their base, and as sellswords this was untenable, and therefore they had decided to remove the magisters and install uncle Benjen as the ruling prince. A move that had been received surprisingly well and the city was now prospering with trade and other such things.
Of course Cregard was not here for pleasure, no he had returned to his uncle's home for one express purpose. And that was to negotiate terms with the man sitting in front of him. Aegon Targaryen if that was whom he really was, was tall and muscular with the silver hair and violet eyes common to his people. He was also a smart and charming lad, something that could not be said for his companions the ever dour Jon Connington whom Cregard had met once before, and Harry Strickland whom Cregard had met many times before. Cregard spoke first. "So what do you propose as part of our alliance then?"
"I say that if you fight for me then I will give you and your men that with which you have sought after for generations." The man says. "Fight for me and I will give you Winterfell."
"And how do you propose to do that? Will we fight for you in the south whilst the north bleeds under Stannis Baratheon and Roose Bolton?" Cregard asks.
"No I was more under the impression that you would like to fight in the north and earn the respect of the northmen you would rule. Unless you think there is so much chaos in the south that you might benefit more from it." Aegon says.
Impressed Cregard pauses for a moment and then asks. "So whilst we are fighting in the north, what would you be doing?"
"Well, whilst I would have liked for my aunt to be here and part of these discussions she is too busy playing slave master in Meeren, a title she is welcome to. I shall invade southern Westeros, in a place so weakly defended it will be far easier to gain than the north. I speak of course of the Stormlands." Aegon says.
"A sound plan my prince, winning the Stormlords over to your cause and righting the wrongs the Baratheons did to your family many years ago. But tell me what will make you a different king to your predecessors? After all it was your own ancestor who consented to exiling mine own kin." Cregard asks.
Aegon is silent for a moment before he says. "There were great men and mad men amongst the Targaryen Kings and ordinary men as well. I intend to be a great man and king, and for that I need great men around me. The Starks who rule Winterfell were fools to go against their rightful king, but you, you and yours have learnt the lessons of life and will not make that mistake. Besides Winterfell is just calling out for a strong leader now."
Cregard nods. "A wise explanation my prince. But I find myself curious. What will you do should your aunt coming to Westeros with her dragons and her own armies and ask for the throne?" he pauses and then asks. "Will you kindly explain to her that you are her elder and better and therefore she should do you obedience, or will you have the guts to meet her in the heat of battle with steel and fire?"
A moment's silence and then Aegon says. "I will do whatever is necessary to secure my throne and I will crush all those who get in my way."
"Good." Cregard says. "For that is what a king must be." He is silent for a moment and then turns to look at Aurane Waters a man he knows somewhat. "Waters, I had not thought to find you here at this meeting. Last I had heard you were ruling a pirate kingdom in the Stepstones."
Waters shrugs and says. "I grew bored of ruling over pirates, unruly bunch that lot. Instead I have come to throw my lot behind the rightful King. 20 war Drummonds ready for battle and a host of pirates and sellsails ready to sail at my command."
Cregard looks at the Prince and sees him eyeing up Waters his voice is hesitant when he asks. "And what would you wish in return Ser Aurane?"
Waters gives his most winning smile and says. "I merely wish to serve you as my father served your father. I would also like the chance to remove the evil ruling my nephew at the Driftmark and raise him to be a true Velaryon."
"A decent enough request," the prince says. "But a man who would so easily flee the establishment he once worked for to come to a new one is someone who will have questions over his loyalty for some time. Tell me what information do you bring with you?"
There is silence for a moment and then Aurane says. "Cersei Lannister has been put to trial by combat to see whether or not she is guilty of her crimes. The faith holds Margery Tyrell prisoner accused of her crimes though her marriage to Tommem Baratheon has been annulled without being consummated. The Reach is also dealing with Ironborn raiding led by Euron Greyjoy, the shield islands have fallen and it does seem as though Greyjoy means either to sail up the Mander or go for Oldtown."
They all take this in and Cregard asks. "And what news do you bring of the north?"
Waters smiles at him and says. "Stannis Baratheon and Roose Bolton are at a loggerheads now. Winterfell sees Bolton losing support daily, the Wolfswood sees Stannis Baratheon and his men dying from winter."
Cregard nods and then Prince Aegon speaks once more. "This is all well and good. Now though the situation between the Lannisters and the Tyrells is very weak. Will Tyrell support us if we were to send envoys out?"
Jon Connington who has remained quiet before now speaks softly. "I do not know my prince. If his daughter was still wed to the false king I would say no, but now, now with the Ironborn still causing trouble I would say that he might just allow it. Though of course with her still being in the custody of the faith who knows."
"Perhaps it would be best to wait and see. Take the Stormlands make a point and see whether the Tyrells move from King's Landing or not. If they do then you have your answer." Cregard says.
"Now enough of this talk. I shall retire and I suggest you all do the same. We will have a long day ahead of us." Prince Aegon says.
Taking that as his cue, Cregard stands and gets to bended knee as does Aurane Waters and they both say. "I do hereby swear my loyalty and fealty to you Aegon Targaryen sixth of your name, rightful King of Westeros. I do swear to do all in my power to see you sit on the Iron Throne."
"And I as King promise to do right by you and to ensure you never have doubt about my trust in you." The king says. Before he departs.
Once the others have left it is just Cregard and his uncle left. "What did you make of him uncle?" Cregard asks.
"He could be a good king, but he is still too green and eager to change that. Someone will need to guide him through this campaign and I am not sure Connington is the man to do that. The man is clearly still in love with a ghost." His uncle says.
"What do you suggest then uncle?" Cregard asks.
"Get close to this King and see what other honours he will give you. Winterfell and the North are your birth right, anything else is a bonus. Now go and rest you have a long day in front of you tomorrow." His uncle says.