Chapter 4

Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

Now they had been camping in front of the keep at Kings Landing for two days. There original intention of attacking at first light had been subsided, since the keep was barricaded through and through. They were just sitting in Daenerys' tent making plans as a horn sounded. It wasn't their Dorthdraki horns and it certainly wasn't a Lannister horn. They quickly made their way out of the tent and we're met with the sight of another camp about 5 miles down the road from Kings Landing. A small party was making there way toward the camp. Could it be supporters of the usurpers? Arya waited for Daenerys to make herself presentable, looking stunning in her Dorthdraki outfit. Then they walked out of the tent, with the companionship of Ser Barristan Selmy and Jorah Mormont. The newcomers were waving a white flag, so they decided to receive them. They met Grey Worm outside the tent and stood there, eagerly awaiting their guests. They were still barely in sight, so Daenerys opted to bring out a chair, since she did not want to receive them within her tent, where there was minimal protection.

As the party reached their camp, they were quickly stripped of weapons by the Unsullied. Then, as most of the already small party stayed behind, a group of three, one a clear leader and the two his advisors approached Daenerys. They each gave a small bow and the leader addressed:

"Lady Targaryen, I am Oberyn Martell"

"Lord Martell, what is your business with us?" Daenerys asked, never really schooled in the royal Houses of Westeros and because of that, had no idea wether the man in front of her was a friend or a foe.

"I am here to avenge the death of my sister" he countered. Now Daenerys really wished she had learned a little about the royal houses. She clearly felt she was supposed to know this sister. She looked to Arya who bowed down and whispered in her ear:

"Elia Martell" Daenerys' eyes widened

" I apologize, blood-of-my-blood, for not recognizing you" Daenerys formally said, raising up and offering Oberyn her hand. Oberyn took it and answered:

"I couldn't expect you to know me. She died before you were born, and you weren't raised in Westeros, so up you couldn't possibly know every noble House and its branches. Also I must apologize my lady, but I am not familiar with the term you use"

"Of coarse, it is a Dorthdraki term. I apologize, I'm not yet accustomed to the Westerossi way of speaking. It means you are the family of my family. For are you not the uncle of my late niece and nephew? The Dorthdraki put big value on family bonds. From the little I was told by my brother though, I can tell your sister was great and honorable woman." At that Oberyns smug yet fake smile left his face, replaced with one of awe.

"Thank you, your grace", he rencountered, acknowledging that in his mind she was the queen. Daenerys nodded him her thanks and then she and Oberyn further discussed their accomplishments and plans.

They came to an agreement. Oberyn and his army would fight for her and once Daenerys had children, her daughter would marry one of Oberyns sons. After the arrangements were made, Lord Martell rode back to his camp and they agreed that with the extra 7'000 fighters they could burst the doors. They were to set out at first light tommorrow.

As he left, Daenerys and Arya set out to make their rounds. They had made a habit of visiting everyone, before going to bed. It gave the men courage and made them feel a part of a unit. As they finished almost an hour later, they retreated to their shared command tent.

Once they got in and closed the flap door, Arya wrapped her hands around Danys waist and whispered:

"We're nearly there, my love. You shall be the queen and then everyone will see what an amazing ruler you are"

"Yes, but I would never have gotten here if it weren't for you and many other men and women"

At that Arya leaned on her toes and passionately kissed Dany. When they broke the kiss, they were both panting and felt slightly faint. Arya then informed Daenerys that at this point many people lived for the sole purpose of serving her.

"Valar Dohaeris. That is what being a queen is"

So a little shorter chapter this time, but an important one.

-Maisila