Chapter 7
Bloodstone 3 months after Daeron's conquest
Daeron's P.O.V
Sitting in my war room i looked at the painted table we had found. What was amazing about this was it was not of Westeros but the Stepstones the the 3 daughters and the Disputed lands and most of Essos. Over the past few months my men had fortified the islands to the best of our ability we had found untapped ore veins of iron on one island on Grey gallows we found Silver which was in high demand.
But Bloodstone had a very nice Prize Gold veins but this new found wealth posed a large problem how to mine it. Rylon suggested the pirates we had taken prisoner and use them as slave labor it was not a bad idea but that posed yet another problem for me slavery was outlawed in the Seven Kingdoms and the territory's I intended to conquer used slaves for everyday tasks.
If I freed them it would cause a High unemployment problem and the nobles would grow unhappy and rebel against me. But if I kept them in chains I'd be known as a slaver I needed advice I wrote 2 letters to the 2 people I trusted one I trusted with my life the other well if it benefited him he would support me.
After sending the ravens with my letters I called my war council to discus our plan. "My lords before we can move on Myr or Lys we must take Tyrosh." "The city itself is greatly fortified and has a decent navy that could cause trouble for us down the line if it's not dealt with quickly." Rhogar nodded his head at the plan he turned to me and asked. "Your grace what are your orders" I smiled he was always blunt. "You will take 40 thousand men and invade Tyrosh".
"And before you say anything don't worry about there defenses Balerion and I will deal with them" that made the men chuckle. "Also send 10 thousand men to the disputed lands near Myr to keep watch on them while this is happening Rylon I want you to head to Torturer's deep and rally a host of 50 thousand men with enough ships to transport them".
Rylon looked confused so I cleared him in. "Once you received a raven from me that Tyrosh has fallen you and your forces shall sale for Lys Balerion and I will join you" Rylon nodded with a smile details were hammered out and the divisions alerted.
Normal P.O.V
2 days later
In Kings landing Queen Rhaella Targaryen opened a letter-she received by Sir Barristan it was from her son her little Daeron she had heard of his conquest and could not be more proud of him reading the letter she smiled sadly.
Mother
First of all I want to say I am sorry for not saying goodbye to you properly but I could not risk it at the time. As you know I have taken the Stepstones with the help of the lost Legion however that is only the beginning mother. I plan on invading the 3 Daughters one by one to reform the old Valyrian Empire the problem is there slave populations. I don't know what to do with them do I free them or do I keep to our ancestors tradition and be known as a slaver by the Seven Kingdoms which might give your Husband the excuse he needs to declare war.
I remain your loving son
Daeron Targaryen
King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea
Just like the queen another person revived a letter from the new king
Tywin Lannister was very amused when he heard of Daeron's conquest as it drove the king crazy but also he was impressed that his former Pupil had lead a successful invasion and by the contents of this letter perhaps he should Provide aid to the fledgling Empire.
Lord Tywin
I write to do this day to ask for your advice in an important matter. As you know I have conquered the Stepstones and I have plans set for the invasion of the 3 daughters it's the slaves if I free them it will cause mass unemployment and rebellion but if I keep them in chains I will be seen as a slaver to the Seven Kingdoms what do you advice.
Daeron Targaryen
King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea
Tywin had a small smile which had not shown on his face in a year since his wife's Death. Taking a parchment he wrote a response to the new King. In that moment even if it was only for a moment he forgot about his pain over loosing Joanna who had also cared greatly about Daeron and was heartbroken when news reached her of his disappearance.
Back on Bloodstone the ships had been made ready the solders were on board Daeron would catch up he did not want to give them time to prepare. The city's defenders would see his fleet and mobiles there remaining forces only to be taken by surprise when Balerion turned up.
He watched his fleet sail of under Rhogar's command it would only take a few hours for the fleet to be seen by the watchtowers of the city. Then another hour to reach the docks in that final hour he would strike. Turing to Balerion he smiled "you ready to bring them to heel my friend" Balerion nudged him with his nose making him Daeron laugh and rub the dragons snout Despited being the reborn Black Dread he acted like such a child…..well with him at least to everyone else he was a Dragon.
Rylon walked up to his king he was worried that Daeron had made the wrong choice of making him leader of the attack on Lys. "your grace are you positive you wish to name me commander of the attack on Lys" he spoke as he kneeled before Daeron who rolled his Eyes "Rylon I know you are the right person my grand uncle would not have trusted just anybody with the cargo he gave you. You will be fine my friend succeed and I'll legitimise you".
That word made Rylon's heart beat faster he would have his fathers name he stood placing his fist over his heart. "Your grace I will not fail you this I swear" Daeron smiled as he wrapped his arm around Rylon shoulder Turing around they watched the fleet sail off. "I know you won't my Friend now it's time for me and Balerion to fly".
With that he climbed onto Balerion back not bad for a person in full plate armour once he was settled he yelled to Balerion "Okay Balerion Fly!" the civilians and soldiers who made the Stepstones there home cheers seeing Balerion take flight with their King as he rode of to bring glory and conquest to there new empire.
The Free City of Tyrosh
The city was on high alert with the majority of their best solders in the disputed lands they relied on there men-at-arms which numbered 3000 men who right now were watching a fleet of over 200 ships were sailing towards them bearing the banner of the new King of the Stepstones.
Their walls had a few trebuchets that were ready to fire archers manned the walls and what ballistas they had were also placed on the coast ready to sink the Targaryen ships. The Archon was hiding in the palace with his guards and other nobles he was regretting sending his slave troops to the disputed lands the day before. Walking onto his balcony with a false sense of confidence that they would win he watched the fleet get closer and closer not knowing the closer they got so did his doom.
It was the large shadow that appeared in over the ocean but when it came into view he knew he should have surrendered. The city's defenders and residents could not believe what they were seeing.
A Dragon an actual Dragon …a Dragon that was coming right at them the ballistas were the first to be hit by the Dragons fire burning there crews alive causing the commander on the wall to panic .
"All of you kill that Dragon shoot it down!" The archers tried to target him but Balerion was far to fast as he moved towards the docks setting fires to the guard towers including the famous Bleeding tower killing whoever was inside. Daeron saw the fleet getting within range of the trebuchets he had to take them out quickly.
If any of his men were to fall this day it would be with sword in hand. Balerion grabbed one with his claws only to drop it 30 feet away on a group of archers killing them instantly.
By this time the first of the ships had docked in the port for the men the place was as hot as the Seven Hell's the body's of the defenders were everywhere the burning building stones were white hot. Rhogar marched his men securing the docks and up towards the city gates what few archers that were stupid enough to stay fired down on them but with there large tower shields they were fine but it wasn't just arrows falling on them the guards were throwing rocks and anything else they could get there hands on.
Only for the gates to explode in flames killing the defenders. Upon seeing there king fly over the broken gates the legionnaires Cheered none of them louder than Rhogar lifting his blade high he yelled to his men. "Come on lads our King has practically gifted the city. "Now let's take it For the King!" With that his men charged through the ruined gates and battled with the remaining city guards who were not dead or given up.
It did not take long for Daeron's troops to secure the city and move to the palace compound. The walls were made of Dragonstone no mere siege weapon could penetrate it the leaders of Tyrosh had bragged time and time. Not even the city of Volantis could breach the compounds wall when they tried to reform the Empire after the doom however there was one thing Daeron had that Volantis did not and that was a Fire breathing Dragon of legend that turned the Great Wall into a pile of melted rocks.
The Archon was Dragged out of his palace by Daeron's troops screaming and begging something rotten of course this guy was not shall we say slim the slob had definitely taken his position for granted hell most of the nobles were the same as him. As the Archon was brought before me Rhogar who stood by my Left his hand resting on his Pommel spoke to me. "Your grace this is Archon Lysor Ennys leader of Tyrosh." Looking down at the man I saw he had pissed himself at the site of Balerion.
I decoded to speak to him myself "do you know who I am Archon". I asked simply to to which all I got was begging….how pathetic.
Turing to the gathered nobles I told them all in High Valyrian, "I am Daeron Targaryen king go the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea your city is now mine. However you have a choice bend the knee and swear allegiance to House Targaryen and I will be merciful stand against me and die were you stand".
Most of the nobility bent the knee however the Archon and his strongest supporters refused.
Nodding my head at there stupidity my men moved the other nobles out of the way Balerion moved behind me I could tell by the looks in there eyes they knew what was going to happen but it was far to late to change there minds.
" I Daeron of the House Targaryen King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea and King Of Tyrosh sentence you to die, the doomed nobles and Archon were begging now for mercy unfortunately I was the wrong Targaryen to be asking, " Balerion…Dracarys".
Authors note: well that was a longer chapter than normal it's amazing what you can get done when you're supposed to be working…you didn't hear that .
Revan Shan 2077
