Dragons and Thrones: Final War – Doom Upon All The World

Chapter 17 of my crossover story, enjoy.

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Leliana

Leliana took a moment to survey things from the wall above the gates of Astapor; things had changed rapidly that she barely had any time to get herself ready after returning from Orlais.

'Nevertheless, I have done so...after only a slight delay in my return.' She reflected. 'And now comes the battle, I can see things have already started in Meereen.'

It was true, from her vantage point she could see the Red Templar fleet as it bore down on Meereen's docks; there were already fights happening in the city too if the plumes of smoke were anything to go by.

She turned as she heard Cassandra's approach. "Cassandra, are we ready?"

"Yes." The other woman replied. "Everything is set, our army is prepared and we move on Hawke's signal."

Leliana nodded. "Good...I can't believe we've actually made it this far. Everything we've done, all our efforts."

Cassandra sighed. "I know what you mean; we have worked hard, found remarkable allies and now we have multiple forces, from three lands united and working together."

"It all comes to this now, one moment of war, of death, of fighting...then we will see, if it was enough." Leliana replied sadly.

There was a pause before she turned to Cassandra again.

"We have to go...when this battle is over, back to Val Royeaux...it will be time for the new Divine to be elected."

"Of course." Cassandra replied quickly. "As Justinia's Right and Left Hands...we will need to be ready, to pledge our support to the new Divine."

Leliana nodded in confirmation.

It was only a short while later, as they spoke to their fellow commanders in the army gathered and, along with Iron Bull and the Chargers, began forming their ranks, that they saw it. Hawke's signal, in the form of a fireball launched into the sky.

"It's time." Cassandra announced.

Leliana nodded. "Let us march!"

Iron Bull smirked. "I've been waiting for this, Krem, are the Chargers ready."

"Ready and waiting, Chief."

Nodding to Leliana to indicate his own readiness, Iron Bull hefted his large battleaxe. Leliana smiled grimly; then she gave the order and their march began. Leaving Astapor behind with what guards they could spare, they continued onwards. But they were wary.

'The enemy is not stupid...' Leliana reminded herself. 'They more than likely know we've split our armies between the three cities and intend to join up and attack them...they'll have set some trap or ambush, unless...'

A thought did occur to her; having realized what mind games their enemies liked to play, that there could only be one trap or ambush, to give them some hope as two of their three forces met up. Only to crush it when it was revealed the third force wasn't coming.

She shook her head. 'Still, can't take chances...'

"Leliana..." Cassandra called, getting her attention.

She turned her head. "Yes?"

"We're almost there."

She realized Cassandra was right; it was a surprise, but it looked like her guess had been correct. Shaking her head, relieved there had been no ambush, yet focusing on the upcoming battle, she breathed deeply.

Readying her bow, Leliana turned to Iron Bull.

"Time to announce our arrival, and go aid our allies." She said. "If you would?"

Grinning Iron Bull nodded. "Gladly."

With that he raised the war horn to his lips and gave a powerful blast that echoed across all of Meereen. There were shouts from within, startled yells and even cheers. Leliana smiled grimly.

"Now, let us begin, charge!"

The army immediately charged, heading for Meereen, looking to attack the Red Templars on the flank. Their charge worked to great effect and soon they had joined with Hawke's forces in attacking the enemy.

'They let them take over the docks and parts of the city, to lure them into place and make them vulnerable to flanking attacks.' Leliana noted. 'Just as we planned...but where is Fenris and his forces, have they...'

Her earlier thoughts came back to her and she bit her lip, worried. But quickly pushed those worries away, she had to focus on the battle. Moving quickly through the throng of the army as it charged in to strike. She joined some of the archers as they sought the nearby building roofs for vantage points. Finally claiming one of her own, she readied herself, surveying the chaotic battlefield below her. Her eyes were scouring the docks when she spotted Samson, the Red Templar leader and glared.

She knew she couldn't do anything however. 'An impossible shot, even for the most skilled of archers...If only, it could have drastically turned the battle in our favour.'

Still, that didn't mean she couldn't contribute greatly to the battle.

Taking aim she began to fire, along with the other archers. Aware of just what they would be facing, they had worked to make sure their arrows would be effective. Before going with Daenerys over the sea, Dagna had constructed special runes, designed to be fitted to arrows, that would allow them to damage the Red Templars.

Leliana saw the destruction caused as they put the arrows to good work. 'She has outdone herself, again.'

Smiling a little at that, Leliana turned her aim towards a large Red Templar, likely a new Knight-Captain and fired. Sadly he was only wounded by the attack and Leliana growled, knowing she had nearly given herself away. But then she heard it and realized 'nearly' was wrong, she had.

"Not good." She muttered as she dodged the attack.

Two Red Templar Shadows growled at her, their arm blades gleaming in the sunlight. Glaring she drew her daggers, dropping her bow at that moment. She wasted no time and quickly used her Rogue skills to get behind them and attack. Wounded the beasts leapt aside, then, one hissed and lunged at her, Leliana dodged and cut deep into the nearest arm. Letting out another hiss, the creature backed off and it's ally jumped in. Leliana knew she couldn't waste time. So she stood her ground, ready for this one.

Deflecting it's attacks she swiftly thrust her daggers through it's heart and kicked it off the building. She turned and ducked under the attack of the second, hacked at it's legs, dropping it and then quickly used her daggers to finish it off. Letting out a sigh of relief she retrieved her bow and then heard the cheers, she turned swiftly and her smile returned. Fenris and his forces had arrived at last, their trap was complete.

Now was their chance to turn things around.

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