The slavers, no longer vying for the affection of Lucoa, launched a full-on attack on Meereen. Dany's Queensguard gathered briefly in the throne room to decide what to do.
"I am all set to leave for Westeros," Dany said. "I have no further need for diplomacy. Destroy them all."
"Yes, Queen!" said her warriors. Tohru and Lucoa turned into dragons and attacked from above. Yara lead the naval charge. Grey Worm and Daario lead the troops in the city.
In the chaos of the attack, Dany made her way down to the crypt where Viserion and Rhaegal were kept. Her children roared at her in frustration, and Viserion nearly bit her shoulder. "Shhhh," she cooed. "My children. I'm so sorry I've neglected you. No more. Be free!" She released their chains, and they burst up through the ceiling and into the city. Fearing this was the last she'd see them, she began to weep. But when she emerged, she saw Drogon atop the Great Pyramid, waiting for her, while the other two circled.
Soon, she was standing at the head of a ship bound for Westeros while her three children flew above, and Tohru and Lucoa stood at either side of her.
"Lucoa, what did you do with Yezzan?" Tohru whispered.
Lucoa looked around. "Oh, fuck!"
Daario walked back into the Great Pyramid after the last of Dany's fleet had disappeared over the horizon. He laughed and he cried at the absurdity of it. He was exceedingly confident in his ability to fight, and to love, but to rule in her stead? And after the onslaught she'd just unleashed on the city, he hadn't a clue where to start.
He walked back into the throne room and saw Yezzan wandering around in a daze. "Oh, hell," said Daario. "They didn't bring you?"
"What happened?" Yezzan asked. "Where is my wife?"
Daario drew his sword and plunged it through the poor man's stomach, putting him out of his misery. That's a start, he thought.
"There it is, Daenerys," Yara called from the neighboring ship. "That's Dragonstone!"
She had seen pictures of it in books, but it looked so much more impressive in person. She began to cry, and she hugged Tohru as she did, getting more and more excited with each wave the ship crossed.
Her ship came ashore, and she stepped out onto the sand. She knelt down and picked it up, and it felt right in her hand. It was, after all, her land. Her birthright. Her companions gasped behind her, and a puff of sand sprayed her in the face. She looked up, and there was a man with pale skin and flowing black hair, clad in armor graced with a Baratheon stag. He drew a sword and pointed it at her. "Who are you?" he asked.
"FAFNIR!" Tohru and Lucoa cried.
Fafnir looked up from Dany to the group behind her. "Wha, Tohru? Lucoa? What is the meaning of this?"
"Fafnir? The other dragon?" Dany asked, getting up. "What the hell is he doing here? I thought he was with the Starks in Winterfell." She glared at Varys, who shrugged.
"Oh, I was, but you see, I'm a Baratheon knight. I have pledged my sword to Lady Baratheon," said Fafnir.
"Lady Baratheon?" Dany's group muttered.
"Princess Shireen Baratheon, daughter of Stannis Baratheon. This is her home," said Fafnir. He looked at Tohru. "Who is this? What's happening?"
"This is Daenerys Targaryen, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, Mother of Dragons, the Unburnt!" Tohru declared.
"So, Ser Fafnir, please kindly take me to your lady, so that she may bend the knee and join in my fight to reclaim the Iron Throne," said Dany.
Fafnir blinked. "Did you say you were a Targaryen?"
"That's right," said Dany. "So you've heard of me?"
"That's right," said Fafnir. "And you want to get rid of old...what's her name...Cersei Bitch?"
"That's right," Dany repeated.
Fafnir nodded. "Alright then, come on in."
"Really?" Dany asked.
"Leave all of that, though," said Fafnir, pointing at the fleet.
"Oh, of course. They're fine on their own," said Dany.
Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion flew around Dragonstone. Fafnir gasped. "More dragons?"
"That's right," said Dany.
"No shit," said Fafnir. "Well, this day got much more interesting." He offered Dany his arm. "Come on. The Lady awaits." They began to walk towards the castle. Dany's Queensguard tentatively followed.
"That was too easy," Tyrion whispered to Varys.
"The Baratheon army is obliterated," said Varys. "They can't fight us. They will have no choice but to surrender. Tohru, you trust this man, yes?"
Tohru nodded. "Fafnir would not hurt us without cause. Also, there's two of us, and one of him, so it should be fine. Although, I would not count on him following our rules."
"Well, he knows of my sister," said Tyrion. "We at least have that going for us."
"Who is your sister again?" Tohru asked.
"The Queen of Westeros," said Tyrion. "Our main enemy."
They entered Dragonstone, and Fafnir lead them into the main throne room. Its walls were black, as was the throne. On the throne sat a girl who couldn't be more than fifteen. She had a gold circlet around her head, though, which shone bright against her drab, brown dress. She surveyed the group entering her hall with cautious interest. Ser Davos stood beside her. Fafnir stepped forward and knelt. "Lady Shireen," he began, "may I present Miss Targaryen, Miss Targaryen's Dragon Maid, and others."
Shireen leaned forward. "T-Targaryen?"
"Lady Shireen," said Dany, stepping forward. "Please forgive our intrusion. We were under the impression that this castle would be abandoned. You see, I was born in this castle. I desired to return here to begin my quest to reclaim the Iron Throne for my family."
Shireen thought. "My uncle defeated your father in the rebellion," she began. "I've heard the stories of King Aerys's terrors. My father, too, did terrible things. I do not believe that we should be judged by the sins of our fathers."
Dany smiled. "I agree, Lady Shireen. My goal is to free Westeros from the tyranny of such rulers. My rule will be just and merciful."
Shireen looked at Davos and Fafnir for guidance. Fafnir spoke. "I cannot vouch for Miss Targaryen, but I can vouch for a few of her friends here. This is Tohru and Lucoa. They are good women, m'lady."
Shireen nodded. "Then they may reside here. Lady Targaryen, I am just beginning to rebuild my great house, the same as you. I would be honored to have you as my ally."
"I too, Lady Shireen, will welcome this friendship, if you will bend the knee," said Dany.
"What?" asked Shireen.
"I am the true Queen of Westeros," said Dany. "If we are to be allies, then you must bend the knee, or else, we must needs be enemies."
Shireen's eyes widened. "I...I need some time to think."
"I see no reason for that," said Dany. "You have no army. I have a fleet upon your shore. I have two dragon people, a mage, and three standard dragons."
"I have a dragon too," said Shireen.
"I have more," said Dany.
"I understand that, but if you truly are to be a just and merciful ruler, then is a show of strength truly how to settle this? If I am to bow to a new queen, I would make myself the enemy of Cersei and her army. I have no army. I must know that my queen will protect me," said Shireen. "I do not feel protected when you are threatening violence on my clearly disadvantaged house."
Fafnir and Davos locked eyes and smiled. Their young lady was playing the game well.
"Do you feel protected by Queen Cersei?" Dany asked.
"My father was a sworn enemy of hers," said Shireen, "so I do not imagine she has any love for me."
"Bend the knee and open your house to mine," said Dany. "I have not known your dragon long, but if his skills match mine to any degree, then you will be protected and then some. Together, we will defeat the Lannisters, and I promise you may retain your family's lands and titles under my reign."
Shireen thought. She looked at Fafnir and Davos. "On the other hand," Shireen said, almost thinking out loud, "Queen Cersei doesn't seem to care that I exist or that I have returned here."
"You have no army," said Dany. "Are you truly going to risk that?"
"I have a Fafnir," said Shireen. "And I have allies in the North. These lands are still Baratheon lands, and I can raise a new army, in good time."
"Sounds like you have no love for Queen Cersei," said Dany.
"I do not," Shireen admitted, "but I'm not sure about you yet, either."
Dany turned red, and Tyrion stepped forward. "Dany, a word," said Tyrion. "Will you excuse us, Lady Shireen?"
"I will," said Shireen, "but Fafnir goes with you."
Dany whispered "no," but Tyrion said, "As you wish, m'lady."
Fafnir followed Dany's Queensguard back out to the beach. While Tyrion and Dany argued, Fafnir spoke with Tohru and Lucoa.
"So, how did this happen?" Fafnir asked.
"I'm eager to know the same of you," Tohru laughed. "Are you a knight?"
"I am," said Fafnir. "It's a long story, but the girl trusts me. I very much like it here, Tohru."
"I thought you would," said Tohru. "I can't say it's been as much fun for me, but there have been moments."
"Your girl is quite the firecracker," said Fafnir.
"Yours is so cute!" Tohru said.
"Where is Kanna?" Fafnir asked.
"She's on a side quest with her boyfriend," said Tohru. "Yes, I know, I said boyfriend."
"And is Dany your...?"
"Oh no no no," said Tohru.
"But there is someone, isn't there, Tohru?" Lucoa nudged.
"That," Tohru blushed and looked back towards the ships. "That is...I'm not sure what that is yet."
"So, what are we going to do if these two end up fighting?" Lucoa asked.
Fafnir looked at the girls. "Well, obviously, I could take you both."
"Could not!" Tohru exclaimed.
Fafnir drew his sword. "Wanna test that?"
Tohru drew hers. "Bring it!"
The three dragons began fighting, holding nothing back. The people immediately stopped what they were doing and watched the awesome spectacle. From within Dragonstone, Davos and Shireen gazed outside as well. Shireen saw the fleet on her beach, and a pit grew in her stomach.
Fafnir held his own against the two she-dragons. Eventually he was able to corner them, but then he felt hot breath on the back of his neck. He turned around to see Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal breathing fire down on him.
"Holy shit," Fafnir cries. "Alright, enough! I'm impressed!"
Understanding, the three children of Daenerys let up and returned to their chosen perches atop Dragonstone. Davos stepped out of the castle. "Daenerys," Davos said, "Lady Shireen has made a decision."
Davos and Fafnir escorted Dany back into the castle. Shireen was waiting by the door, and a group of women warriors stood behind her. "Queen Daenerys," Lady Shireen began.
"Lady Shireen," said Dany, respectively.
Lady Shireen knelt before her. "You will win this war," said Shireen. "House Baratheon declares for you. You may house your army here. Welcome to Dragonstone."
