Dragons and Thrones: Rising Tensions – Breaking of Bonds

Chapter 53 of my crossover story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin. Dragon Age belongs to Bioware.


Daenerys

Trapped in the darkness of the cave; Daenerys continued to struggle, she was still trying to loosen her bonds. Her tight gag pulled at the corners of her mouth, almost cutting her lips. Nevertheless, she remained as calm as she could, trying to cut herself free. She continued using the sharp stone she had picked up to try and cut the bonds on her wrists.

'But of course, they took the only source of light, I can't see...so it's difficult to do this effectively.' She noted frustrated. 'But still, I have to do this. It's my only chance.'

So she continued to work at sawing her wrist bonds, despite the pain, despite the cuts to her hands and arms. She listened carefully, for any signs of those men, the Red Templars, returning. Thankfully she heard nothing. Letting out a soft sigh through her gag, she resumed her efforts and then, finally, to her relief, the ropes binding her wrists were successfully cut.

With her wrists free she was able to quickly get to work, pulling at the ropes until finally she was free, the ropes now scattered all over the floor of the cave. She quickly got to her feet, pulling off her gag and also disposing of it; doing her best not to pay much attention to the blood on her hands and wrists from her efforts.

'Alright, I'm free, but this isn't the end. I'm still in enemy territory.' She noted to herself. 'I need to get out of here; somehow; this won't be easy.'

She knew the first step was somehow getting out of the cave, without being seen by the Red Templars.

Exhaling softly she began to sneak out of the cave. She moved quickly but carefully, attempting to avoid hitting any loose rocks which could possibly give her away. She shivered, cold in her nightgown, but she stayed focused.

Biting her lip she saw what looked like the cave mouth, she could just make out flickering light, likely from a fire. 'Nearly there, this will be difficult, but...I have to do this; I'm so close.'

She began to edge her way closer to the cave mouth. Finally reaching it she peeked out; a short distance away was a camp fire, around which the Red Templars she saw early were seated around it, to her relief the light from the fire didn't properly reach the cave mouth.

She still had some shadow to use to her advantage. She was able to sneak out of the cave and took cover behind a nearby rock, keeping her eyes open in case any of them turned and saw her.

When she looked out again she saw all of the Red Templars, even Paxley, had turned their attention to what looked like a strange contraption which showed a man in his forties with short dark hair, dark eyes and very pale skin, he was clad in similar armour.

"Knight Commander." Paxley was saying. "We have done as you requested; we assaulted the camp and captured the girl."

The man addressed as Knight Commander spoke. "Is that right; hmmm. Well, this makes things more interesting, doesn't it."

There was a pause before Paxley spoke again. "Knight Commander Samson?"

"The Elder One's dragon already gives us an edge, it has already flown over Westeros, and now Essos, spreading terror throughout each land. It hasn't even attacked yet and already it's giving us the advantage." Samson replied. "I can only imagine the power four dragons will give us."

Daenerys froze, now she realized why she had been captured, now she definitely had to get away.

Before she could move however, Samson spoke again.

"Once you are done, report to me in Meereen." He remarked. "And try to correct your most recent failure."

That caught Dany's attention; Samson was in Meereen, that wasn't far from Astapor, where she was headed; this complicated mattes considerably.

"Mistake, Knight Commander?"

Samson laughed darkly and then revealed. "Our dear Dragon Queen is escaping."

Dany gasped, Samson had seen her. At once the Red Templars reacted, all turning and seeing her.

"Bitch, get her!" Paxley yelled.

She turned and tried to run, but they were already gaining on her. When suddenly she heard a noise and a scream, looking over her shoulder she could see a group of Mages attacking the Red Templars.

"Rebels, crush them!" Paxley yelled.

Dany didn't wait, she took her chance and ran for her life. She could only run, trying to escape the sound of battle behind her. But she faced her real problem, she had no idea where she was. It was then, terrifying her already frayed nerves, someone grabbed her and dragged her behind a large rock.

"NO-MRUGH!" She cried out, only for a hand to clamp over her mouth.

She then heard a familiar voice. "Your Grace, please, calm yourself, you're safe now."

It was Blackwall. She nodded and he let her go, she quickly composed herself and turned to him.

"Blackwall."

He nodded. "The others are nearby, its good we found you. We've been trying to track those Red Templars down since the attack."

She nodded, relieved and followed him.


Once she was back with her allies, her wounds were treated and she joined them as they approached the Red Templar camp, some of the Mages had died, but the Red Templars were wiped out. The Mages were gone; however there was something she noted.

"Wait, the man in charge of this group." She said. "Paxley his name was, he isn't here."

There was a brief pause before Ser Barristan spoke up. "You said they were to meet their Knight Commander at Meereen, he must have escaped and made his way there."

It was the only logical explanation; as a result, Dany decided they'd have to be even more cautious. Yet she had other worries, as she found herself standing by Doreah and Irri's bedsides, despite the fact she had been told they would recover from their injuries, she couldn't believe it, she wouldn't until they woke up and confirmed it themselves.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.