*ITALICS= DOTHRAKI SPEECH*
**BOLD= DRAGON SPEECH**
While Rhaesa and the others were conquering Astapor, Drogo was making his way out of Khyzai Pass with a Khalasar of 100,000 and three dragons. They were quickly making their way towards Meereen. Meraxes and Drogon receive news from Balerion that their mother has successfully taken Astapor and is marching towards Yunkai. They land on either side of Drogo.
**Father, Balerion has contacted us.** Meraxes says.
"And what has he told you," Drogo answers in the Common Tongue.
**Balerion said that Mother has taken Astapor and is now marching towards Yunkai.** Drogon tells his father.
Drogo nods, "Tell your mother that we will be arriving in Meereen in a few days and will begin our attack. And tell her to be careful and that I love her and miss her and my sons."
**Yes, Father,** Meraxes and Drogon say in unison. They then relay the message to Balerion.
Rhaesa, Daenerys and Missandei, along with Ser Barristan and Ser Jorah, are at the front of a long train of, Dothraki, Unsullied, and some former slaves that decided to follow Rhaesa. These ex-slaves have offered to serve Rhaesa in any way they can. They cook, take care of the livestock, and maintain the army in any other capacity. Rhaesa and Daenerys carry the babies in front of them on their saddles. The boys have fallen asleep, having been lulled to sleep by the rocking of the horse's steps.
As they march to Yunkai, Balerion, Dreamfyre, and Meleys fly ahead of their mothers, scouting for any enemies. When Balerion gets the message from his brothers, he and the female dragons head back to the train. They land just ahead and wait for their mothers to arrive. They knew that only the Dothraki were used to their presence, and they didn't want to frighten anyone by landing too close.
As the train rounds the bend, everyone hesitates at the sight of the dragons. Rhaesa calls for them to stop; Rhaesa looks between Missandei and Daenerys. Rhaesa and Dany communicate silently, and Dany nods, "The dragons have seen something, Daenerys, and I will ride ahead. Missandei, I want you to come with us."
Missandei looks at Rhaesa, confused, "Your Grace?"
"I think it's time you met our dragons."
Missandei swallows thickly, "Yes, your Grace."
Rhaesa, Daenerys, and Missandei ride ahead toward the dragons. The dragons begin to screech and chirp at the sight of their mothers and the babies. Missandei cringes at sight and the sound of the dragons but notices that the horses are not afraid, they continue towards them as if they were not heading towards great predators.
Rhaesa and Daenerys dismount, carrying the Rhaego and Reuel, and head towards the dragons. Balerion makes his way towards his mother and sibling, and envelops them a hug with his wings and nuzzles her neck Reuel squeals when his brother licks his cheek. The female dragons do the same thing to Daenerys and Rhaego. Missandei sits on her horse, fascinated by what she sees. Rhaesa and Daenerys switch babies so that Balerion and the girls could greet them. Rhaego squeals and laughs as Balerion licks him.
**Mother, I have heard from Meraxes and Drogon. They said that they are through the pass and that Father should be arriving in Meereen in a few days to begin the attack,** Balerion tells his mother.
"Did you tell them how things went for us?"
**Yes, Mother, and they told Father. Father wanted me to say to you to be careful and that he loved and missed you and our siblings very much.**
Rhaesa's eyes filled with tears, and her throat tightened. She cleared her throat and wiped her tears with her hand, "Tell your father that I miss and love him too and that I cannot wait to see him again."
While Rhaesa is talking to Balerion, Missandei sits on her horse, shocked. She couldn't believe what she was seeing, Rhaesa and Daenerys Targaryen could speak to and understand their dragons. What she was witnessing was the most fantastic thing that Missandei had ever seen; the Targaryens indeed are the mothers of dragons.
As Missandei is contemplating what that means, Balerion looks over and spots her. His eyes narrow, **Who is that human, Mother?**
Rhaesa adjusts her hold on a squirming Rhaego and turns, "That's Missandei, Balerion, I want you and the girls to meet her."
Balerion stands to his full height, reaching taller than Rhaesa; **Will this human harm my siblings?**
"No, she is loyal."
Balerion's eyes narrow, **We shall see.**
Balerion wasn't as good as Meraxes at knowing the loyalty of humans on sight, but he should still be able to tell. Balerion talents were more in protection and battle, while Drogon could tell if a human was lying or not. From where he stood, Balerion could already smell the human female's fear of him.
Rhaesa called Missandei over, "Missandei; I want you to meet my son, Balerion, along with my nieces; Dreamfyre, and Meleys."
Missandei was surprised to learn that Daenerys' dragons were female, that would mean that they would be able to reproduce. Missandei got off her horse and hesitantly made her way over to Rhaesa. Rhaesa shifted Rhaego to her hip and took Missandei by the hand. Missandei walked closer to the dragon as he stared at her.
"Do not be afraid; Balerion will not hurt you," Balerion snapped his head towards his mother, "Unless you mean his family harm," Rhaesa added.
Balerion watched as Missandei relaxed, that was his first indication that she was safe. Rhaesa instructed Missandei to hold her hand out so that Balerion could smell her. Missandei lifted a shaking hand towards the dragon. Never taking his eyes off of her, Balerion lowered his head and smelled Missandei's hand. She reeked of fear, but that was normal, what Balerion was trying to detect was deception. The dragon took a step closer to Missandei and smelled her neck, Missandei gasped at feeling his hot breath then his tongue licks the sweat from her neck. Balerion huffs then back away, satisfied; she was no threat.
**I could have told you that.** Dreamfyre tells her cousin.
Balerion looks Dreamfyre, **Then why didn't you?**
**You didn't ask.**
Daenerys and Rhaesa laugh, Missandei looks at them confused, "Balerion was trying to determine if you were loyal to us and Dreamfyre told him that she could have told him you were," Rhaesa explains.
"So, then, you can speak and understand your dragons, Your Grace."
"Yes, both Dany and I can, as well as my husband. That's why the other three are with him right now."
"You have six dragons?"
"Yes, right now, my other boys are with their father along with Dany's oldest girl. We'll explain why later," Rhaesa tells Missandei.
"For now, Rhaesa and I would like the dragons to get used to you since you will be with us more," Daenerys explains. Missandei nods and waits for the other two dragons to smell her as well.
Now that the introductions were made, Balerion and the girls take to the air again so that they can hunt. Rhaego and Reuel laugh as they watch the dragons take off. Once the dragons leave, the others get back on their horses and head back toward the train. As they ride, Missandei asks why the horses were not afraid of the dragons.
"These are Dothraki horses, they have been around the dragons since the dragons were hatchlings. The horses know that they will not harm them. And the dragons know not to hunt horses, as they are sacred to the Dothraki."
Missandei nods. They get back to the front of the train and tell Ser Barristan and Ser Jorah what was going on. Ser Jorah and Ser Barristan look at each other, "Khal Drogo may have to lay siege to the city," Ser Barristan comments.
"I don't think so, Drogo has a khalasar of 100,000 with him and three dragons. It may take Meereen a while to realize they cannot win, but they will," Rhaesa says, "What we need to do is concentrate on taking Yunkai, but first we need to pick a general for the Unsullied."
Rhaesa asks Jhiqui and Doreah to take the boys and feed them then put them down for a nap. Then has Missandei gather the officers of the Unsullied, "These are the ones?" Rhaesa asks.
"Yes, Khaleesi. The officers."
A score of Unsullied march and halt in front of them.
Rhaesa speaks in Valyrian to the Unsullied officers, "You did not choose this life. But you are free men now. And free men make their own choices. Have you selected your leader from amongst your ranks?"
The Unsullied part, revealing their chosen leader, Grey Worm.
"Remove your helmet."
Grey Worm removes his helmet and walks forward, head bowed. He then looks up at Rhaesa, "This one has the honor," Grey Worm says in Valyrian.
"What is your name?"
"Grey Worm."
Rhaesa glances at Missandei, who explains, "All Unsullied boys are given new names when they are cut- Grey Worm, Red Flea, Black Rat. Names that remind them of what they are- vermin."
"From this day forward, you will choose your own names. You will tell your fellow soldiers to do the same. Throw away your slave name. Choose the name your parents gave you or any other. A name that gives you pride," Rhaesa tells the Unsullied.
"Grey Worm" gives me pride. It is a very lucky name. The name this one was born with was cursed. That was the name he had when he was taken as a slave. But Grey Worm is the name this one had the day Khaleesi Rhaesa Targaryen and Daenerys Stormborn set him free."
Rhaesa nods, "Alright, Grey Worm, from now on, you are the leader of the Unsullied and will report directly to me, or my sister." Rhaesa explains to him in Valyrian.
"Yes, my Queen."
After that, Rhaesa checks on her sons to see if they are awake. Once she sees that they are awake, the journey to Yunkai continues. It would take them 15 days to arrive in Yunkai.
Meanwhile, in Meereen.
Drogo has arrived in Meereen with his Khalasar at night and has surrounded the city. In the morning, the Meereenese look out over the walls at the Dothraki horde. The Great Masters of Meereen were not worried. They thought that if they offered the Khal a tribute and slaves, he would leave them in peace, an envoy was sent out to meet with Khal Drogo, to discuss his terms.
Hizdahr zo Loraq, of House Loraq, one of the oldest and proudest lines in Meereen, was sent out to negotiate with Khal Drogo. He brought with him fifty slave guards as protection. Upon entering the Dothraki camp, Hizdahr zo Loraq was directed to Khal Drogo's tent but one of Drogo's bloodriders. When Hizdahr arrived, he found Khal Drogo sitting outside the tent under a shade with Irri standing at his side.
The slave master bows lowly, "Greetings Great Khal Drogo. Your name and legend have spread far and wide."
Drogo nods, and Hizdahr sits in front of him
"I am Hizdahr zo Loraq of House Loraq. I have been sent by the Great Master of Meereen to offer you and your Khalasar tribute in return for peace."
"And what do the Great Masters of Meereen offer," Drogo asked, surprising Hizdahr zo Loraq. He didn't think that the Khal knew the Common Tongue.
"We offer 10,000 slaves and the finest silks, 5,000 horses, 400 casts of our finest wine, and all the weapons and food you can carry."
Khal Drogo leaned forward and smirked, "No, that is not enough."
"Whatever the Great Khal wants, we will rush to meet it." Hizadhr replies.
"I want your city and your slaves set free."
Hizadhr looks at Khal Drogo, surprised, "I'm afraid that I cannot agree to that."
"Then prepare to have your city destroyed."
Hizadhr gets up, "We shall see," He says and leaves the camp with his guard.
Hizadhr goes back to Meereen and informs the Great Master that Khal Drogo plans to take over the city and free the slaves. His father explains that they didn't stand a chance against a Khalasar of 100,000 when there were only 80,000 people in the city, and only a quarter of them were soldiers.
One of the Great Masters laughs, "That savage will never get through our walls, and if he tries to get close, all we need to do is rain down hot oil on them. What can he do against us?"
"I say that we send out our best warrior to fight the Khal. When he has defeated, the Khal, the confidence of the horde will crumble," Another Master suggests.
They all agreed that they would send out their champion to fight Khal Drogo. Meanwhile, in Meereen, the Priests and Priestess of the R'hllor had already heard about the Princess that was Promised and were in the middle of the preaching of her arrival in the form of Rhaesa Targaryen and that her husband Khal Drogo was there to free the slaves of Meereen.
The news had spread quickly through the streets of Meereen and to the slaves. At first, they didn't believe it, but now that the Dothraki horde had arrived and they found out that it was Khal Drogo, the slaves' hope began to rise. They watched anxiously as the gates were opened, and the Masters sent out their champion.
Their champion rode in front of the line of Dothraki, yelling out a challenge to Khal Drogo. He got off his horse and urinated in front of the Khalasar, causing a great uproar amongst the Dothraki. Several of Khal Drogo's bloodriders volunteered to fight this filth, but Drogo only smirked, *No, this is something I will handle myself.*
Khal Drogo mounts his large black stallion and rides out to meet the Meereen's champion. Upon seeing Khal Drogo, the champion mounts his horse. The champion rears back on his horse and yells out a challenge, and the two riders ride towards each other at top speed. As the two riders are about to collide, Drogo leaps up onto the saddle of his horse and dives over the head of the champion's horse, tackling the man to the ground. Drogo rolls away, and with one swipe of his arakh, he beheads the other man. A hush falls over those watching from the walls of Meereen, the Dothraki yell at Khal Drogo's victory. Drogo faces the city and urinates on the body of the fallen man, then gets on his horse and takes the fallen man's horseback to his Khalasar.
Once he's reached the Khalasar, Drogo has Irri, stand beside him. She will translate his word for him in Valyrian. Irri steps forward and addresses the people of Meereen, "Here stands before you the Great Khal Drogo, The Undefeated. The strongest and most feared of all Khals. Khal of Khals and…"
At that moment, loud shrieks are heard from the air. The people of Meereen look up and see three dragons the size of ponies come flying into view. Vhagar, Meraxes, and Drogon land on either side of Drogo, "Father of Dragons," Irri goes on to say.
The Meereenese fall silent at the sight of the dragons, the Great Masters had heard of the three dragons of Rhaesa and Daenerys Targaryen that were marching to Yunkai, but the rumors they had heard was that they were little. But seeing these dragons, they had been misled.
Khal Drogo rides his horse up and down the column of Dothraki and begins to speak, "I am speaking directly to the slaves of Meereen. I have not come to conquer Meereen only to take you as my slaves. I have come to take the Meereen as my own and to liberate you from the tyranny of the Masters. I offer you the chance to be treated as a human being and not as the property the Masters see you as. My Khalasar has seen what the Masters have done to your children; I promise that you will get your revenge on the Masters for the crimes they have committed against you. As we speak, my Khaleesi marches to Yunkai to do the same thing she did in Astapor, free the slaves."
Irri Translated his words in Valyrian.
"I swear to The Great Stallion that no harm will come to you. As for the Great Masters of Meereen, you are greatly outnumbered by my Khalasar. I will give you a day to decide to surrender; if not, I will unleash my wrath upon your city."
To prove his point, Vhagar, Meraxes, and Drogon took to the air and flew towards the city. The people of Meereen screamed when the Dragons descended on the city and began to rip out the weapons along the walls, leaving the oil pots useless. The dragons circled Meereen, letting everyone see them and then flew off towards the Dothraki camp.
The following day, Khal Drogo and his Khalasar were lined up at the gates of Meereen. Khal Drogo was about to give the word to attack when the gates opened, and the soldiers of the city came out leading the Great Masters of Meereen in chains. During the night, the guards, along with the slaves, had revolted. The soldiers had decided that the Masters weren't worth risking their lives for the Masters and that it would be in their best interest to capture them take them out to Khal Drogo. He had promised that they would not be harmed, and the soldiers believe the Khal.
The captain of the guards, a man named Lucaemar Celeneos, walked towards Khal Drogo. He bowed in front of the Khal, "Great Khal, the city is yours. As a peace offering, we give you the Great Masters of Meereen. All that we ask in return is our freedom."
Drogo nods, "You have my word. Now, take the Masters to the Great Pyramid; they have crimes to answer for."
Captain Lucaemar bowed, "Yes, Great Khal."
With that, the soldiers turned and led the Masters back into the city with Khal Drogo and his Khalasar following behind. The dragons flew above them, making their way to the city. Upon arriving at the Great Pyramid, Khal Drogo had all of the masters kneel. He looked at all of the Masters that were at his feet, "I want to know who are the ones responsible for crucifying the children."
None of the masters said anything.
"If you do not talk, I will punish all of you," Drogo tells them.
The Masters immediately start accusing each other. Drogo pinches the bridge of his nose in frustration. He calls Drogon to come to him. The black and red dragon lands next to his father, startling the masters.
*Drogon, tell me which of the masters are responsible for the children's murder,* Drogo says in Dothraki.
**Yes, Father, I only need you to ask them.**
Drogo went down the line and asked the masters if they were responsible. They all denied it, but Drogon was able to tell those that were lying from those that were telling the truth. In the end, half of the masters were guilty. Drogo had all those that were guilty taken away and ordered that they take the children down themselves and then be crucified in their place.
While this was going on, the priests of R'hllor climbed the Great Pyramid and placed the Targaryen flag upon the statue, claiming that the city now belonged to Rhaesa Targaryen The Princess That Was Promised. The rest of the followers continued through the streets proclaiming the greatness of Rhaesa and her husband, Khal Drogo.
Back in Yunkai
Rhaesa, Daenerys, Ser Barristan, Ser Jorah, and Grey Worm were on the outskirts of Yunkai, watching as merchants entered the city.
"Yunkai, the yellow city," Ser Jorah said.
"The Yunkish train bed slaves, not soldiers. We can defeat them." Ser Barristan informs Rhaesa.
"On the field, with ease. But they won't meet us on the field. They have provisions, patience, and strong walls. If they're wise, they'll hide behind those walls and chip away at us, man by man."
"I don't want to lose half of my army before we cross the Narrow Sea," Rhaesa turns to Grey Worm and speaks in Valyrian, "Send a man to the city gates. Tell the slavers I will receive them here, and accept their surrender. Otherwise, Yunkai will suffer the same fate as Astapor."
Grey Worm nods then leaves. A few hours later, The Unsullied come to attention. Led by a drummer and flanked by guards, a brightly colored palanquin carrying Radzal Mo Eraz passes through. He surveys the Unsullied who speckle the rough landscape. The chains of the slaves who bear his load rattle as they walk. More slaves carry ornate chests as they walk. They reach the camp where Rhaesa and Daenerys wait to receive them, with Ser Barristan, Jorah, and the dragons at their side. The slaves lower the palanquin. Radzal Mo Eraz steps out and is greeted by Missandei.
"Now comes the noble Radzal mo Eraz of that ancient and honorable house, master of men and speaker to savages, to offer terms of peace."
The dragons screech out a warning as Radzal steps forward nervously.
"Noble lord, you are in the presence of Rhaesa Targaryen of House Targaryen, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains. And Princess Daenerys Stormborn, Mothers of Dragons."
"You may approach, sit."
A Dothraki woman brings a chair over for Radzal mo Eraz to sit. Jhiqui and Doreah are in another tent taking care of the twins. Rhaesa had Grey Worm post guards outside the tent where her sons are.
"Will the noble lord take refreshment," Missandei asks. Radzal nods.
Missandei pours Radzal some wine. He takes a drink, never taking his eyes off of Rhaesa. "Ancient and glorious is Yunkai. Our empire was old before dragons stirred in old Valyria. Many an army has broken against our walls. You shall find no easy conquest here, Khaleesi."
Daenerys tosses a piece of raw steak toward Balerion, who catches it then lets out a small stream of fire to roast it so he can eat it. She then does the same to Dreamfyre and Meleys. Radzal looks on in fear.
"Good. My Unsullied need practice. I was told to blood my Unsullied early," Rhaesa tells Radzal.
"If blood is your desire, blood shall flow. But why? 'Tis true you have committed savageries in Astapor. But the Yunkai are a forgiving and generous people."
Radzal mo Eraz claps his hands twice to signal his slaves. They bring forth two large chests.
"The wise masters of Yunkai have sent a gift for the silver queen."
The slaves place the chests before Rhaesa and open their lids. The crates are filled with gold coins. The slaves retreat and bow deeply before her in reverence.
"There is far more than this awaiting you on the deck of your ship."
"My ship?" Rhaesa asks.
"Yes, Khaleesi. As I said, we are a generous people. You shall have as many ships as you require."
Rhaesa raises an eyebrow, "In exchange for what?"
"All we ask is that you make use of these ships. Sail them back to Westeros where you belong and leave us to conduct our affairs in peace."
"We have a gift for you as well, your life," Daenerys says.
"My life?"
"And the lives of your wise masters. But I also want something in return. You will release every slave in Yunkai. Every man, woman, and child shall be given as much food, clothing, and property as they can carry as payment for their years of servitude. Reject this gift, and we shall show you no mercy," Rhaesa says. To make her point, she holds out her hand, and Balerion comes and curls around her, staring at the master.
"You are mad. We are not Astapor. We are Yunkai, and we have powerful friends. Friends who would take great pleasure in destroying you. Those who survive, we shall enslave once more. Perhaps we'll make a slave of you and your sister as well."
Radzal mo Eraz stands quickly. Balerion growls from his place next to his mother in a warning.
"You swore me safe-conduct."
"We did, but our dragons made no promises. And you threatened their mothers."
"Take the gold," Radzal orders.
The slaves try to take the gold, but Balerion lets his chest glow red, and smoke rises from his nose, the slaves back off, frightened.
"My gold. You gave it to me, remember? And I shall put it to good use. You'd be wise to do the same with my gift to you. Now get out."
Radzal swears in Valyrian and leaves quickly. Balerion uncurls himself from his mother and joins the other dragons. Ser Barristan comes to Rhaesa's side, "The Yunkish are a proud people. They will not bend."
"And what happens to things that don't bend? He said he had powerful friends. Who was he talking about?"
"I don't know," Jorah says.
"Find out."
Jorah bows, "Yes, Khaleesi," And leaves the tent.
Rhaesa turns to the dragons, "I want the three of you to scout around as well, but stay out of sight, tell me what you find."
**Yes, Mother.**
**Yes, Aunt.**
Once Jorah and the dragons leave the tent, Rhaesa, Daenerys. Missandei and Ser Barristan go to the tent where the babies are to play with them. Rhaego and Reuel were now nine months old and could now crawl around like experts. They could also sit up and pivot to pick up the toys that Rhaesa had made for them. The toys were made of soft material so that the boys wouldn't hurt themselves. She had rattles made of shells made for them so that they had something to bang around.
The boys were in the middle of babbling to each other when Rhaesa and the others came into the tent. Upon hearing their mother call them, the twins turned and screamed in delight, "Mama!" They said in the Common Tongue then they laughed and began to crawl towards their mother.
Rhaesa laughed and kneeled in front of her sons. She helped them both stand and hugged them, then kissed each little cheek. The babies giggled happily and began bouncing up and down on wobbly legs.
"Oh, I missed you, how are my big boys, have you been behaving?"
The babies began babbling to their mother, showing her the toys they had in their hands. Rhaesa would nod as if she understood them. Daenerys laughed at hearing the babies babbling, and they looked at her. Squealing, the babies wiggled out of Rhaesa's hold and crawled towards their aunt. Dany too kneeled so that she could hug her nephews.
Rhaesa turned to Doreah, "Have they eaten?"
"Yes, Khaleesi. They have eaten and have just now woken up from their nap."
"Good. Would you please set up a large blanket outside for the boys and bring Ser Barristan, Missandei, my sister, and me something to eat, and then afterward, you and Jhiqui can go and rest."
Doreah bows, "Yes, Khaleesi." She and Jhiqui leave the tent to bring food and drinks and to set up the blanket outside.
"Khaleesi, I'll stand guard now," Ser Barristan says.
"Nonsense, Rakharo, and the Unsullied are outside right now. I want you to eat with us, Ser Barristan. I'm sure the boys miss you as well."
Ser Barristan looks over at the twins and smiles as they babble to each other and bang their toys on the floor. He remembers when Rhaesa and Viserys were babies and would play together. But eventually, the twins were separated by their father and grew distant. It was a sad thing to watch. Children that shared a womb slowly become virtual strangers. Ser Barristan knew that Rhaesa would never allow such favoritism to happen with her sons.
Once the blanket was set up outside in a grassy area under a large tree, Rhaesa and Daenerys pick up the babies and take them out. Rakharo and the Unsullied instantly surround the boys to guard them. They all walk to where the blanket has been set down, and Rhaesa and Daenerys sit the babies down in the center of it. The guards take up positions around the area. Rhaego and Reuel squeal in delight and laugh at being brought outside; they turn to look at the adults and begin babbling again, pointing at all of the animals that are nearby.
The food and drinks are brought over, and they all enjoy a leisurely lunch, watching the boys crawl around on the blanket. Every time they got too close to the edge of the sheet, Rakharo or one of the Unsullied would turn them around to crawl back towards the other adults. Rhaego and Reuel crawled over to Ser Barristan, causing him to smile. Rhaego crawled into his lap while Reuel used Ser Barristan's arm to stand up. Reuel reached out and patted the old knight's face, then giggled. Rhaego looked up at him from his sitting position, he reached up and pulled on Ser Barristan's beard, making him yelp. That caused the babies to go into a fit of giggles, Reuel let go of Ser Barristan, stood for a moment then fell on his bottom giggling. Rhaego threw his head back, laughing, hitting Ser Barristan in the stomach. The old knight chuckled.
"You used to do the same thing to me, Khaleesi."
"I did?"
"Yes, it must be a family trait," He said with a laugh.
At hearing Ser Barristan laugh, the babies copied him, causing their mother and aunt to laugh as well. Missandei smiled as she watched the children play. After a while, Rhaego and Reuel got hungry and demanded to nurse. The boys didn't require as much breast milk as before since they could eat soft food, but they still liked to nurse. Jhiqui brought over a sheet so that Rhaesa could cover herself while the babies nursed. After they finished nursing and were burped, they quickly fell asleep in the shade, leaving the adults to enjoy the afternoon until Ser Jorah and the dragons return with their report.
Ser Jorah rides into camp with news about who The Wise Masters have hired to fight their battle. He looks up and sees that the dragons have also arrived. He follows in the direction the dragons flew to find the Khaleesi and Princess. When he comes to where the others are, he finds that the dragons are lying down in the grass with their heads on the blanket close to the sleeping babes.
Jorah bows, "Khaleesi, I have discovered who the men are that the masters have hired."
"And who are they?"
"By the broken swords on their banners, they're called the Second Sons. A company led by a Braavosi named Mero, "The Titan's Bastard."
"Is he more titan or bastard?" Rhaesa asks sarcastically.
"He's a dangerous man, Khaleesi, they all are."
"How many are there?"
"Two thousand, Khaleesi, armored, and mounted."
Balerion lifts his head and looks at his mother and aunt, **There are 1,600 humans, Mother.**
"Are you sure?"
**Yes, Mother, I had Dreamfyre and Meleys count as well.**
Daenerys looks at her girls, "Is the count correct?"
**Yes, Mother, only 1,600 humans.**
Jorah and the others look at Rhaesa, and Daenerys, "The dragons say that there are only 1,600 soldiers."
"Is that still enough to make a difference?" Daenerys asks.
Ser Barristan nods.
"It's hard to collect wages from a corpse. I'm sure the sellswords prefer to fight for the winning side." Rhaesa says.
"I imagine you're right."
Rhaesa and Daenerys look at each other, silently communicating. To look at the way they act, you would think the girls were twins.
"We'd like to talk to the Titan's Bastard about winning," Rhaesa says.
"He may not agree to meet."
"He will. A man who fights for gold can't afford to lose to two girls." Dany says.
The meeting is set for the following day, Rhaesa and Daenerys think it would be a good idea to have the dragons stay with the boys in case something happens. It's mid-morning when the captains of the Second Sons arrive, they meet in the open tent where Rhaesa met the Master the day before.
Ser Barristan comes to stand next to the captains, "Your Grace, allow me to present the captains of the Second Sons- Mero of Braavos, Prendahl na Ghezn, and-"
"Daario Naharis," The third man says.
Mero steps forward, "You are the Mother of Dragons? I swear I fucked you once in a pleasure house in Lys," He says, looking at Rhaesa.
"Mind your tongue," Ser Barristan says.
"Why? I didn't mind hers. She licked my ass like she was born to do it," Mero waggles his tongue suggestively at Rhaesa, she does not react.
Mero laughs, "You, slave girl, bring wine."
"We have no slaves here," Rhaesa tells Mero.
"You'll all be slaves after the battle unless I save you. Take your clothes off and come and sit on Mero's lap and I may give you my Second Sons."
"Give me your Second Sons, and I may not have you gelded. Ser Barristan, how many men fight for the Second Sons?"
"Under two thousand."
"We have more, don't we?"
"Ten thousand Unsullied."
"I hope the old man is better with a sword than he is with a lie. You have less than eight thousand Unsullied." Daario says to Rhaesa.
"Even if your numbers are correct, you must admit the odds don't favor your side."
"The Seconds Sons have worse odds and won," Mero tells her with a smirk.
"The Second Sons have faced worse odds and run," Jorah mocks.
"Or you could fight for me," Rhaesa tells Mero.
"We've taken the masters gold; we fight for Yunkai."
Rhaesa looks between all three men, "Do you know the words of my house?"
Mero and Prendahl look at each other confused. Daario answers for them, "Fire and Blood."
"Be prepared to experience them if you do not change your mind. You have two days to decide." Rhaesa tells them.
With that, Mero, Prendahl, and Daario get up and leave.
Later that evening, after Rhaesa had fed her children and put them to bed, she decided to take a bath. Missandei was attending her, and they were talking about how Missandei could speak nineteen languages. Missandei commented that Rhaesa and Daenerys' High Valyrian was very good. When suddenly, Missandei gasps.
Rhaesa turns around to see that Missandei is being held captive, her mouth covered, and a knife at her throat. The man in the Unsullied uniform takes off the helmet, revealing that it's Daario Naharis.
Daario moves with Missandei to stand in front of Rhaesa, "Scream, and she dies."
Rhaesa crosses her arms and smirks, "I would let her go if I were you."
Daario smiles, "Why should I?"
Daario suddenly feels hot breath on his neck as something exhales behind him. He slowly turns his head to see a pair of dark eyes staring at him. Balerion lets out a low growl of warning. Daario slowly releases Missandei and puts his hands up in surrender.
"What do you want, Daario Naharis?"
"You."
Rhaesa shakes her head and laughs, "I'm flattered, but I don't think my husband would appreciate that."
Daario frown, "I heard Khal Drogo died."
"You heard wrong. So you were sent to kill me?"
Daario nods.
Balerion growls behind Daario, "I don't think that's going to be possible," Rhaesa tells him.
"Even if I could kill you, I wasn't going to anyway."
"Oh? And why shouldn't I have my dragon kill you where you stand?"
"Because I have a gift for you."
"And what gift is that?"
Daario moves very slowly for the bag he carrying and dumps its contents. The heads of Mero and Prendahl roll out onto the floor.
"Why?"
"We had philosophical differences."
"Over what?"
"Your beauty. It meant more to me than it did to them."
"You're a strange man."
Daario smirks, "Thank you."
"But why should I trust a man who murders his comrades?"
"They wanted me to kill you, and I refused, they told me I had no choice and I told them that I'm Daario Naharis, I always have a choice. They drew their swords, and I drew mine. They were not so lucky."
"Cover your eyes."
"Why?"
"Because my body is only something my husband sees."
"I don't think a glimpse will hurt."
"Would you prefer Balerion cover your eyes for you?"
The dragon growls and takes a step closer to Daario, "Uh, no, that won't be necessary."
Daario covers his eyes, and Rhaesa steps out of her bath. Missandei helps her slip on her, robe, "You may look now."
Daario uncovers his eyes.
"Will you fight for my sister and me?"
Daario nods.
"Swear to me."
Daario unsheathes his sword and kneels, placing it across his knees, "The Second Sons are yours and so is Daario Naharis. My sword is yours; my life is yours; my heart is yours," Daario then bows his head.
Rhaesa sigh, "You may rise."
Daario stands and takes a step closer to Rhaesa, "Now, you can leave my tent."
Daario bows, "Yes, your Grace."
Rhaesa gets dress. She dismisses Missandei and goes back to where her children are, Balerion is curled around them. Rhaesa goes up to Balerion and pets him, "Good boy, Balerion. Tell me, what do you think of Daario Naharis?"
**The human wants you, Mother, I could smell it on him.**
Rhaesa laughs, "He'll have to go through your father first. Besides that, what do you think of him?"
**From what I can tell he's sincere, you should have him meet Dreamfyre though, she will tell for sure if he is trustworthy.**
"Good idea, my love. Now, let's get some sleep. We have to prepare to invade Yunkai," Balerion nodded. Rhaesa went over to her sons and kissed them goodnight, then laid down in her bed and went to sleep.
The next day, Rhaesa, Daenerys, Ser Barristan, Ser Jorah, Grey Worm and Daario are in a tent looking at a map of Yunkai. The dragons have gone hunting early that morning but should be returning shortly. Before they left, Dreamfyre had told her aunt that Daario was indeed trustworthy. So, he was allowed to be in her council. As they were talking about how to get into the city, a Raven landed in the tent with a note from Rhaegar. Missandei took the letter and handed it to Rhaesa, who read it then gave it to Daenerys.
"There, it's a back gate. My men use it when they visit Yunkai's bed slaves. This is where we enter the city. Very few guards, they know me. They let me inside."
"We're not going to sneak an army through a back gate," Ser Jorah says.
"I kill the guards. I take your two best men and lead them through the back streets, which I know well, and open the front gates."
"That won't be necessary," Rhaesa tells them.
All three men look up at Rhaesa, "Forgive me your Grace, but this is the easiest way to get into the city," Daario tells her.
"No, it isn't, we have someone on the inside that will help us," Daenerys says, then hands the letter to Ser Barristan, who reads the message.
Ser Barristan smirks, "This is a much better plan."
"What is," Ser Jorah asks.
"Rhee and Melisandre have been working hard in the city, spreading the word through the slaves about Rhaesa. Rhee has already convinced the guards to let us into the city. They will not resist. They welcome your arrival, your Grace." Ser Barristan says, then hands the note to Ser Jorah.
Daario looks at all of them, "Can this Rhee person be trusted to be telling the truth? He won't betray you?"
Rhaesa and Daenerys look at each other, "Rhee would never betray us for anything in this world," Rhaesa informs Daario.
"You could say he's like family," Daenerys says.
"Then, how shall we do this?" Daario asks?
"Tonight, Rhee and the guards will open the gates, and we will enter and take over. The slaves will be freed, and the masters will be rounded up. And tomorrow, a new era for Yunkai will begin."
At that moment, the dragons land, startling Daario. They make their way into the tent, screeching excitedly, "Leave us," Rhaesa says.
The men bow and leave the tent. The dragons are so excited that they are talking over each other, and their mothers can't understand them, "What has gotten into you three?" Rhaesa asks.
**We have heard from Uncle, Aunt Rhaesa,** Dreamfyre says.
"What's happened?" Dany asked.
**Vhagar contacted me a little while ago, Mother, she said that Uncle has taken Meereen.**
**The masters have been gathered and are in the dungeon waiting for you, Mother. But Vhagar said that there was a problem,** Balerion tells his mother.
"What?"
**The masters had crucified several hatchlings and used them as mile markers leading towards the city. Father said that he has taken down the ones near the city and replaced them with the masters that were responsible.** Balerion says.
**But we scouted ahead, and more hatchlings are leading towards Meereen, Aunt. They have not been dead long.** Meleys inform Rhaesa.
Dany's eyes start to water, "Oh Rhae, how could they do such a thing?"
"They don't consider those children human, Dany, so it was easy for them. But they will pay for this. And I won't let those parents suffer the loss of their children."
"What are you going to do," Dany asks.
"It's time to show you the power of Tenseiga. Balerion, tell your father not to bury the bodies of the children, I will deal with them when I get there."
**Yes, Mother.**
With that, Balerion, Dreamfyre, and Meleys took to the air again.
That night, Rhaesa, Daenerys, Missandei, and Ser Barristan waited for word from the others about how things had gone in Yunkai. The note that Rhee had sent instructed them to arrive at the front gate in the middle of the night to make sure everyone was asleep. At which time, the gates would be opened, and the Unsullied would be allowed to enter.
Several hours passed, and still, no word, Rhaesa, and Daenerys were starting to become anxious, mostly for Rhaegar. What if the masters had discovered him or if his glamour wore off. Robert Baratheon would pay a hefty amount for the Dragon Prince's head. Rhaesa paced up and down the tent, trying not to think the worst.
"Maybe I should have gone with them," Rhaesa said.
"That would not have been a wise decision, Khaleesi," Ser Barristan said.
"Why not, I can fight."
"Because if there were any fighting, everyone would be more worried about protecting you than themselves. You would be more of a hindrance. Your Grace," Ser Barristan tells her.
"What if Rhee is hurt or dead," Rhaesa asks.
"Then they'll bring him here, and you'll bring him back," Dany said, "I know this is hard, Rhae, but you must remain calm. We haven't heard anything. No sounds of battle, so everything should be alright."
"Perhaps you're right."
At that moment, Ser Jorah, Grey Worm, and Daario come into the tent along with a dark-haired man with brown eyes that looks like he could be from Dorne. Rhaesa eyes light up at the sight of Rhaegar in his glamour. She looks over at Dany, who has the same look on her face.
"What happened," Rhaesa asked.
"It was exactly as Rhee said. The guards were on our side; we easily freed the slaves and captured all of the masters. There was no bloodshed, and we couldn't have done it without Rhee's help."
Rhaesa looked at Rhee and inclined her head, "You have my thanks, Rhee, for all of your help."
Rhee grinned, "You're welcome, Your Grace, but I could not have done it without the help of my mistress, the Lady Melisandre."
At his words, the Red Priestess walks out of the shadows. Rhaesa smiles at the woman, "Lady Melisandre, it's good to see you again."
"It is good to see you as well, Your Grace. I have heard from the Priests of Meereen that your husband has taken the city."
The men look at Rhaesa, surprised.
"Yes, I received word today. We shall be traveling to Meereen as soon as the Wise Masters of Yunkai are dealt with, I'm sure Khal Drogo is anxious to see his sons."
Daario's head whips around, and he stares at Rhaesa, who doesn't even glance at him. He had no idea that Rhaesa and the Khal had children.
Rhaesa continues, "Will you be traveling with us to Meereen, Lady Melisandre?"
"If you have no objection, Your Grace."
"Of course not, you are always welcomed."
Melisandre curtseys.
"What shall we do about the masters, Khaleesi," Ser Jorah asks.
"For now, they are all under arrest. Put the masters in the dungeons until tomorrow; we'll deal with them then. After that, why don't you all get some sleep?"
Missandei translates for Grey Worm. All three men bow and head out.
The next morning Rhaesa and Daenerys, along with Missandei and Ser Barristan, are escorted into the Yunkai by Ser Jorah, Daario Naharis, Grey Worm, and his Unsullied, and Rhee (Rhaegar). As they walk through the city streets towards the town plaza, the crowd calls out to Rhaesa and throw flowers at her and Daenerys.
"Mhysa! Mhysa! Mhysa! Mhysa! Mhysa!"
"What are they saying," Rhaesa asks.
"It is old Ghiscari, Khaleesi. It means 'mother.'"
"Mhysa! Mhysa! Mhysa," The crowd continues to cry.
When they reach the plaza, Rhaesa has the masters brought out and has them kneel before her. The crowd closes in around, demanding that the masters be killed for their cruelty. But Rhaesa can't do that if she were to execute the masters that would make her no better than the masters. Instead, she orders that the masters make reparations to the slaves that they owned for all of their pain and suffering.
"But that will leave us in ruin!" One master cried.
"It's more than what you deserve," Rhaesa told him.
"What are we suppose to do for our livelihood?"
"If you were able to make a fortune before then, you could do it again, only this time with the sweat of your brow, or perhaps you can pay your workers instead," Rhaesa tells them, "Those who do not comply will be forced to do hard labor for five years then banished from Yunkai," The Wise Masters had no choice but to agree.
As she did in Astapor, Rhaesa would form a council only this time she had Rhaegar there to help her. Rhaegar had been in Yunkai long enough to figure out which of the masters wanted to change and could be trusted and which ones would cause trouble. The council was made up of educated ex-slaves, merchants, and masters that wanted Yunkai to progress and move away from slavery. Rhaesa decided that Rhaegar would stay in Yunkai long enough to make sure that her new council could rule well, then he would appoint a governor that would report to her in Meereen once a month on the progress of the city. Rhaesa also left 1,000 Unsullied in Yunkai at Rhaegar's disposal.
A few days later, Rhaesa and the others left Yunkai. As they made their way to Meereen, they came across the first-mile marker with a child on it. Rhaesa and Daenerys sat on their horses, staring at the child while they held Rhaego and Reuel. Tears glistened in their eyes at the sight of the innocent child.
"How many miles is it from here to Meereen?"
"163, Khaleesi," Ser Jorah informed her, "I'll tell our men to ride ahead and bury them. You don't need to see this."
"You will do no such thing; I will see each and every face before they are taken down, and they will not be buried," Rhaesa tells him.
"Did you want them burned?" Ser Barristan asked.
"No, I want them alive."
Rhaesa gives Rhaego to Missandei, then gets off her horse. She walks over to the little girl who was taken down and unsheathed Tenseiga, the sword pulsates. Looking at the body, Rhaesa can see the emissaries of the underworld hovering around the body, she raises the sword and swipes at the emissaries, killing them.
"The blade did not cut," Ser Barristan said.
"It isn't meant to, watch."
They all watch the child intently and gasp as the wounds begin to heal, and the color returns to the child's face: the little girl blinks and takes a deep breath. Rhaesa sheaths Tenseiga and kneels in front of the confused child; the little girl backs away from Rhaesa in fear.
"Shh, you're alright, little one, no one is going to hurt you," Rhaesa tells the little girl in Valyrian, "I'm going to take you home to your parents."
The little girl looked up at Rhaesa with big eyes, "Kepa iā Muña?" The little girl asks.
Rhaesa smiled, "Yes, little one, Father and Mother. Why don't you come with me, and we'll get you washed up and get you something to eat." Rhaesa says and offers her hand.
The little girl smiles and takes Rhaesa's hand. Rhaesa helps her up and takes her to the back of the train, where the former slaves that have followed her look at Rhaesa in awe at having resurrected the little girl. Rhaesa tells them to wash, clothe, and feed the girl. Once that was done, they would move out again.
And so it went, as Rhaesa and her people traveled to Meereen, she would use Tenseiga to bring the children back to life. It was slow going, but it was worth the delay. About 2/3 of the way to Meereen, the scene changed; instead of children nailed to the mile markers; everyone noticed that now the Great Masters of Meereen had taken their place. Many of the masters were still alive, but barely, some begged to be killed, but Rhaesa and Daenerys rode passed them without sparing them a glance.
When they neared, the excited shrieks of the dragons greeted Meereen Rhaesa and Daenerys as their siblings came into sight. Balerion flew off and met up with Meraxes and Drogon, while Dreamfyre and Meleys greeted their sister, Vhagar. As Rhaesa and Daenerys stopped to watch their children's reunion, they didn't notice that the city gates had opened, until they heard the Dothraki screamers. Rhaesa looked towards the city and saw that several riders came out of the city when they drew closer, Rhaesa recognized Drogo's bloodriders, and in the middle of them was Khal Drogo himself.
Rhaesa's heart leaped at the sight of her husband, who was galloping towards them. Rhaesa could no longer contain her joy at seeing Drogo; she kicked her horse into a gallop and raced towards him. As soon as Drogo and Rhaesa got close enough to each other, Drogo leaped off his horse and ran the rest of the way to Rhaesa. He lifted her off her horse and hugged her tightly and kissed her. Rhaesa wrapped her arms around her husband's neck and kissed him deeply. They stood there for a long time, holding and kissing each other. Until finally, Drogo put Rhaesa down.
Drogo ran his thumb along Rhaesa's cheek and placed his forehead against hers, *I have missed you, Moon of My Life.*
*And I have missed you, My Warrior Love.*
Drogo leaned down and kissed her sweetly then hugged her again. Meanwhile, Daario Naharis looked on with a broken heart.
ANY RECOGNIZABLE DIALOGUE IS FROM SEASON 3 OF GAME OF THRONES. I DO NOT OWN.