Game of Thrones: New Era
Chapter 17 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Davos
As they rode onwards, heading towards their destination, Davos narrowed his eyes, he couldn't deny he was worried. Recent events had left him anxious, his nerves tested; their army was currently smaller than it had been.
'All this because we're dealing with...issues with our supply lines. We've sent our men to the other cities in the Crownlands, after hearing they were empty, to claim the abandoned supplies there.' He thought to himself. 'But we...we put ourselves at risk.'
That wasn't the only thing that bothered him; in regards to that, he rode up until he was level with his King.
"Your Grace." He greeted, bowing his head.
Gendry smiled at him and nodded. "Lord Davos, is, is something troubling you?"
He had seen Davos' expression and Davos knew there was no hiding things. He had to tell the truth.
"You Grace, I am concerned; worried about the Dornish, while they have explained their reasons for fighting us, I am not sure." He replied. "Can we truly trust them?"
Gendry sighed but nodded slowly. "I understand what you are saying Lord Davos. It's alright; I know that it may seem suspicious, but the Dornish are serious in their wish to aid us. We do, after all, give them their chance to accomplish their main desire."
"I...I suppose you're right, Your Grace, very well then. We can just wait and hope that the groups we sent out to the cities can return safely, and successful."
Davos knew he wasn't the only one who wished that; but still, they were hopeful.
As they rode however, they soon realized they were faced with another challenge.
"Your Grace, look, over there!" Davos called out.
Gendry looked up, so to did Robb Stark, and those nearby. Soon it was like a ripple through the army as they all saw the same thing. Atop a nearby hill; blocking their path, was an assembled army, bearing the Lannister banner.
"Is that…?" Gendry queried.
Davos nodded. "Kevan Lannister and his force, it must be."
Sighing Gendry shrugged. "I'd rather not fight them...Not only will it tire the men out. If even have of what you've told me of Kevan Lannister is true, he is a good man."
"I understand Your Grace, he should not have to suffer just for being a Lannister." Davos replied. "We do have a means to try and resolve this without fighting."
Gendry sighed. "I know, I hate the thought of acting this way however, using people as hostages just feels..."
Davos quietly agreed. "Yes, Your Grace, but we have no choice, we..."
Before he could finish, he heard a yell and to his shock, several soldiers, from various forces in their side, charged out; answered in kind by some of the Lannister forces.
"What is this, no, stop!" Gendry called out. "STOP!"
But nobody paid attention; their over-zealousness had got the better of them. It was clear the same issue was being faced on the other side as the two small sections of both sides clashed.
Gendry turned, glowering, at Prince Oberyn, the first of the men to charge out had been Dornish.
"Can you not control your men, Prince Oberyn?" He inquired angrily.
Oberyn raised an eyebrow. "We are here to fight Lannister's, are we not?"
Gendry growled. "We are trying to not waste our energy and men before we reach the Capital, we are not here to spill every drop of blood, else how are we any different from our enemies?"
Oberyn sighed and shook his head. "So be it, Your Grace, but as for how we stop that..."
"Leave that to me." Gendry said at last before calling out to Brienne and together they rode down to where the two small sections of forces were clashing.
Davos panicked. 'Your Grace, what are you doing, you must not...'
But his worries soon passed as Gendry and Brienne approached and Gendry yelled something, he couldn't quite hear. But it was clearly some order to stand down, for both armies, shocked by his sudden presence, listened and stepped back.
A few did not, they were forced apart by Brienne. Davos rode closer as Gendry spoke, soon he was close enough to hear.
"Let their be no more of this nonsense." He was saying. "All those who fought, return to your lines, this little battle should not have occurred. I will expect something to be don't about this later. For now, I expect negotiations, with those leading this army."
Finally, after silencing those who tried to argue, the two forces returned to their own sides and began preparations for the negotiations.
Finally, once peace was returned, Gendry rode out with Davos at his side. They soon reached the middle ground, there they spotted the two waiting to meet with them, Kevan Lannister, along with his eldest son, Lancel.
"I apologize for the over-zealousness of my men." Kevan remarked.
Gendry bowed his head. "As am I; I am glad you agreed to this."
Kevan's expression went wooden. "I am merely curious, young man, as to what you hope to gain by this."
Gendry spoke calmly. "Lord Kevan Lannister, as you must have heard, the Westerlands have fallen, my fellow King, King Robb Stark, and I conquered the Westerlands and captured Casterly Rock; along with certain members of your family there."
The implication of his words was not lost, a look of utter horror crossed Kevan and Lancel's faces.
"Mother, Janei..."Lancel whispered, but Davos still heard it.
He nodded. "Yes, Lady Dorna and Lady Janei are hostages, as is Joy Hill."
Kevan froze at that. "Joy, you..."
Davos quickly explained. "We took the utmost care to ensure their safety. We give you our most solemn word that they were unharmed, untouched, and are safely under the custody of the Westerlings."
A stony and tense silence overcame them after this.
Finally, breaking the silence, Lancel glared as he spoke.
"How can we trust you, how can we possibly believe they are safe, that none of you touched them." He snarled.
Gendry spoke at once. "I give you my word, I ensured that they..."
Lancel cut across him. "Swear it then, swear by the Seven that you did not harm them."
"I do swear, I swear by the Seven, that I did not harm the ladies of your family, Ser Lancel." Gendry replied calmly.
Lancel seemed to relax after that, Kevan still looked worried however. "Why are you telling us this, what are you…?"
Davos spoke then, explaining. "You are being given a choice, Lord Kevan. No matter what happens, we're expecting you to surrender, for the sake of your family. What you must do, is choose, will you accept his Grace and the true King, or not?"
"Either way, you must surrender, but if you accept me as your King, we will have you escorted to the Westerlands and to the Crag where you will be reunited with Lady Dorna, Lady Janei and Joy Hill." Gendry explained calmly. "If you will not accept me, then you will remain with our army, as prisoners. The choice is yours."
Kevan swallowed nervously and replied. "Give us a moment, please."
Gendry nodded and waited as Kevan and Lancel spoke quickly amongst themselves.
As they waited, Davos shook his head; edgy.
"Your Grace, the longer this takes, I less I like it." He muttered. "What if they…?"
Gendry replied calmly. "It was you who said that Lord Kevan was a family man, who suggested this plan in the first place Lord Davos. Have more faith in your own plans."
Davos sighed but nodded. It was then that Kevan returned and spoke, while Lancel rode up to the Lannister army.
"Your Grace." Kevan began; his voice steady. "We have decided to accept your gracious offer; we all formally surrender to you and accept you as the King."
Gendry smiled softly. "Thank you for taking everything into considering, Lord Kevan. We will see that you and your son are escorted to the Crag and reunited with your family."
Kevan thanked him and soon preparations were underway. Davos however was not able to breathe clearly again until finally that matter was done, those sent to acquire supplies had returned and they had all regrouped. They were now ready to march forwards for the final battle. Their target, King's Landing.
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