Game of Thrones: Deadly Alliances

Chapter 3 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Davos

Davos prepared himself as he headed to Winterfell's great hall; the joyful festivities were over and now it was time for the serious business of war. They were holding a strategy meeting in the hall. As he entered he saw Robb Stark and the newly legitimized Gendry Baratheon, seated at the high table. Several other Northern bannermen were seated nearby.

Davos walked over to join them; Gendry's new loyalists were also entering the great hall too. Once they were all assembled Gendry turned to Davos and his men.

"I'm glad you could join us." He stated. "We're ready to begin."

Davos bowed. "Of course Your Grace; so, what are our plans."

It was Robb who spoke, gesturing to the maps before them. "We have to take into consideration, that we have more than one enemy to handle. It is time, I feel, to deal with the Iron Islands."

"You intend to lead a war of vengeance?" Davos asked, startled. 'He has a right to it, after what happened, but still…'

Robb sighed before replying. "I will be taking vengeance, upon those responsible, those that are little more than violent raiders. But to lose myself entirely, to utterly destroy them all…Would that make me any better than them. I have plans to ensure a…not a peaceful resolution, but a way to end our conflict."

Davos nodded slowly, he had to admit; it was an interesting idea.

Robb then continued. "If we're to have any hope of winning this war, we must ensure that we launch a two pronged attack. One on the Iron Islands, the other on the Westerlands."

Davos observed the maps, ready to aid in any way he could.

As they observed the map; Davos pondered their options.

"So, I understand, Your Grace; that you are going to be taking your army to attack the Iron Islands, correct?" He asked Robb.

Robb nodded. "Yes; meanwhile, Gendry, for the first step in your conquest, you'll need to capture the home of your…our main enemy."

Gendry nodded at that. "Of course, the Lannisters; so, from here, when we set out, I have to take my men and head to the Riverlands. There I'll meet the Tully's and their bannermen."

"Yes, I have already sent them a raven, they'll be expecting you. They have to defend their borders, but they'll spare what men they can to join you in your campaign." Robb explained. "Your best chance is to conquer the major strongholds, Pinkmaiden, Golden Tooth and Ashemark; but don't neglect other settlements that might attack. Oh and, try to retake the Crag, please."

Gendry nodded in understanding, the Crag after all, was the home of Queen Jeyne's family.

Davos nodded; yet he was worried. "A lot seems to depend on chance, we have to get this exactly right, so we can attack both of our main targets at the same time…Otherwise you will have difficulty coming to attack Lannisport alone, or we'll have the same problem with Casterly Rock…We'll be able to hold out for three days, but after that…"

Robb and Gendry both nodded, they were aware of the risks, but were willing to take them.


Davos exited into Winterfell's courtyard and let out a slow breath. He still wasn't used to the cold, yet it was refreshing he had to admit. After the abysmal dampness of Dragonstone; this was tolerable. He looked around, noting that already preparations for the upcoming march were underway.

He was prepared to join them when suddenly he spotted the army of White Harbour approaching and there, with them, was his son. He hurried down the steps and approached him as he dismounted.

"Devan." He called out.

Devan started before turning and smiling. "Father…"

Davos smiled back, before then embracing his son. "I'm glad to see you again."

"I…I wasn't in any danger father, we already established that." Devan remarked, slightly embarrassed.

Davos stepped back and nodded. "I know, but still…"

Devan noted his father trailing off and explained. "I've come to aid you again father; I would have come sooner but Lord Manderly revealed that he would be sending his army soon so I waited and came with them."

Davos nodded; relieved to have his son back; he had to commend his son for his bravery. It had been his offer to remain behind as a token of faith when Davos and the others had first went to Winterfell.

"It's good to have you back Devan; we're getting ready for war now." Davos explained. "Everything has gone as planned so far; now comes the one part that we have no true control over."

Devan nodded. "Indeed father; well, I shall help however I can."

Davos smiled and nodded and together the father and son headed back to great hall.


It was some time later, they emerged again; Devan had sworn his loyalty to Gendry and have even offered himself as Gendry's squire for their campaign. Gendry had graciously accepted. Following that they prepared to aid in the preparations for the upcoming battles. But first, there was something else they planned to do; someone they planned to see.

They finally found Shireen, seated outside, near the archery range, she wasn't alone either. Seated with her were the younger Stark boys, Bran and Rickon. With them was Bran Stark's wife, Meera and her brother Jojen Reed. While the boys sat talking with Shireen, Meera was getting in archery practice. As they approached, Shireen looked up, along with the others and smiled.

"Lord Davos." She greeted.

Davos was amazed; he'd never seen her truly smile before. "Princess, it is good to see you are well."

Shireen nodded, the others greeted him too.

Davos knew he had to explain. "I hope you have grown accustomed to Winterfell, Princess. I'm afraid Devan and I cannot remain. We are going to aid your cousins as he fights to claim his inheritance."

Shireen nodded. "I understand, well, at least I won't be alone while you're both gone."

Davos smiled as he observed Shireen with the others and nodded.

"That is true." He remarked with a smile.

"I've made friends here, it's…it's so much nicer than on Dragonstone too." She said with another true smile.

"Yes, I can see that." Davos remarked; nodding. "It's good to see you happy Princess."

Shireen nodded and after some more brief conversation, Davos and Devan left, ready to make their preparations for the upcoming battles at last.


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