Dragons and Thrones: Final War – Doom Upon All The World
Chapter 2 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Daenerys
Preparing herself, for she knew this would be a large task. Daenerys entered the throne room. Everybody necessary for what was to happen had already gathered. All eyes were on her as she walked; she still refused to sit on the throne until her official coronation. So the same chair as last time had been set up at the base of the steps leading up to the throne. Reaching it she turned, but did not yet sit down.
'This is it, I must deal with these matters or they will remain and fester...Better to leave things secure before marching to battle.' She told herself before announcing. "We enter a new era...Much has changed, many things, good and terrible have happened. But, after the battle, we have emerged victorious...it was a battle that should not have needed to happen. But thankfully, the loss was not so great that we are crippled. For there is still another battle, a far more dangerous battle to come."
She listened to the murmurs and whispers of the court for a while. She finally sat down, ready to begin dealing with the matters of state, as well as a few lingering trials that needed addressed.
'But first...' She told herself. 'As I promised, I will deal with this...maybe not in the way they envisioned, but it should work.'
As she thought that, she gazed over at Arya Stark and Ser Gendry.
Clearing her throat she spoke.
"First, a somewhat...personal matter, Lord Hollin, please step forward."
The man did so, somewhat surprised. She could see the expressions on Arya and Gendry's faces. They hadn't expected this to be handled, publicly.
"I received word...from Lady Arya Stark and Ser Gendry of your...inappropriate behaviour towards them." She explained. "Would you care to explain yourself?"
The man seemed put out as he replied. "I was merely trying to make a...suitable arrangement, to forge a bond between my family and House Stark."
Dany shook her head. "Yet you accost a married woman and insult her and her husband, to do so?"
"I offered her a worthy noble marriage." The man replied, looking outraged. "Not some sham to a baseborn smith who thought he could deceive her family and work his way into our society."
Dany was shocked by the man's attitude and disrespect. She saw Arya glaring again, Gendry gently putting a restraining hand on her shoulder. Lord Hollin was smiling, clearly thinking he'd made an obvious point and that it should be conceded.
Instead, Daenerys glared at him, coldly. "A persons deeds, not their birth defines them...And Ser Gendry has proven himself far more noble and capable than you. If a person's birth is what defines them, then surely I should be held accountable for my father's actions."
That sent a ripple of unease through the room, the smile was wiped from Lord Hollin's face.
Nodding Daenerys then announced.
"So, we'll have no more of that, I will not hear of anyone else accosting Lady Arya and belittling her marriage." She looked around, glaring. "Their wedding now has my blessing, a royal blessing, so any who insult them, insult me."
She was pleased to see that her words had the desired effect, Lord Hollin look fearful, but it was clear nobody else was willing to try anything. When she looked at Arya and Gendry again, she could see both were smirking.
'As well you might.' She thought to herself. 'Now, it begins...'
It was time for the next step.
"Jaime Lannister, step forwards."
Silence filled the hall as he did so. Daenerys could tell people were watching carefully, wondering what she was going to do.
"Ser Jaime, thanks to Ser Barristan, I have heard of how you killed my father...and indeed, more recently, I have heard of your reasons for it." She announced. "You saved the entire city, by killing my father, the man who would have blown it up with Wildfire."
Jaime started at that, surprised, but then nodded. "Yes, Your Grace, that is correct."
There were gasps and shocked murmurs, but Dany silenced them by speaking again.
"I have learned much about my family lately, and find the lies I was fed long ago...distasteful..." She paused and then added. "Putting all of this together, I cannot, in good conscience have you killed. While you are pardoned for my father's death, I can no longer have you in the Kingsguard, but I do not seek your head."
Jaime seemed awkward, before replying. "I understand, Your Grace...There may be an alternative, but, it's not something that should be discussed...here."
Dany nodded in understanding, agreeing to speak with him in private later.
Preparing herself she spoke.
"Now, I understand that there were...issues, regarding Lord Tyrion." She announced. "He was falsely accused of a crime and came to me for protection. I have helped raise him to his new position and yet...I understand, Ser Jaime that you have worked tirelessly to clear your brother's name and have gathered proof of his innocence."
Jaime bowed. "That is so Your Grace."
Tyrion himself stepped forwards and bowed. "I would be very interested in hearing what my brother has found, Your Grace."
"As would I." She replied.
Jaime took that as his cue and soon called in several witnesses and, aided by Brienne, revealed the evidence that had been withheld in the first trial; shocked many that were present for that.
'They believed the lies back then, a few of them still might and are outraged at this, especially when it is all backed up and can't be denied.' Dany noticed. 'Still, it's good they are seeing this, it will serve as a wake up call...there will be no more sham trials, true justice will be done.'
By the time Jaime was finished, Tyrion was showing clear surprise; while everyone else, no matter what their initial thoughts had been about the trial, had no choice but to believe the truth now.
"So be it." She announced. "This is all quite clear enough. I hereby officially proclaim Lord Tyrion innocent of all charges levelled against him."
Tyrion smiled and bowed at that, as did Jaime and they stepped back.
Dany knew that while she had resolved another matter, there were still more, the first of these remaining issues were the easiest. It took just one conversation with them both for her to confirm her suspicions about Myrcella and Tommen and agree, they could be forgiven, no action needed to be taken against them. This was especially true of Myrcella who now bore her new Martell name proudly.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.