Game of Thrones: New Era
Chapter 32 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Davos
Davos grit his teeth as he was forced to defend against a heavy onslaught of arrows. They had made it far down their chosen route, which had brought them to gates that would lead them to the Red Keep itself. But the inner walls and the nearby area were heavily guarded, more so than the rest of the city. Even with their advantages it was a struggle to advance.
'Just our luck, if half of what we've heard is true, it's no wonder we can't advance.' He thought ruefully. 'For somewhere on those inner walls, leading the attack against us specifically is Tywin Lannister.'
He knew that meant that the other leaders, namely the Kingsguard were all fighting elsewhere, for he had not encountered any of them.
"We need news of what is happening elsewhere in the city." He said.
Devan who was nearest him nodded. "Yes father, I've already sent scouts, they should return soon..."
Davos froze as Devan let out a yell; an arrow had struck him in the shoulder. But with a grunt Devan pulled it out and raised his shield higher.
"Devan..."
His son shook his head. "Just...surprised father, It didn't go right through my armour."
Davos looked carefully at the wound and verified this was so, much to his relief. It was then the scouts finally returned.
They quickly delivered their reports, unable to get near enough to Davos to speak to him directly, soon word was passed and finally Devan got the news.
"Well?"
Devan turned to his father and revealed. "It's as we thought, with Tywin Lannister here, the other Kingsguard in the city, Ser Gregor and Ser Jaime are guarding the other routes...We have no idea where any of the others are, except for one Ser Kaleb Swann, it seems he has surrendered to us."
That surprised Davos. "A Kingsguard surrendered?"
"I couldn't get the detail but yes. Also, it seems the Tyrell's have arrived as reinforcements." Devan continued.
Davos sighed; while that boded well for morale, it did not help them much here. Until suddenly there were cries of dismay and soon they found the enemy losing heart.
"Fight, fight quickly, push them back!" Davos yelled.
He didn't know what had caused this sudden change, but he had to exploit it. He soon got his answer however as they pressed on, pushing back more enemies.
'Can it be, yes, it's the only explanation...' Davos wondered as he overheard the shouts of the enemy.
Their dismay was easily explained now, but that dismay would work in their favour and boost morale even further.
"Tywin Lannister is dead, quickly, we must take advantage of this, attack!" He cried out.
With a resounding yell, his men charged forwards and soon they had breached the inner walls and began to pour into the courtyard of the Red Keep. They weren't the only ones, at the same time, the forces led by King Robb and the ones led by King Gendry also entered.
Relieved to see them Davos guessed they had overcome their obstacles well too; but he had no way of knowing who had faced Gregor Clegane and who had faced Jaime Lannister, or what had been the fates of those two. At the moment however, he did not care, he was facing a new problem, and so were they.
'Seems there is still one zealous enemy here.' He noted.
For, standing guard in the courtyard, fighting any who got close to him and his men, showing remarkable combat skill and spirit, was a Dornish man. Davos knew the man by reputation; he knew this had to be Victarion Fowler.
"Come, who else wishes to die!?" He called out as the army regrouped and Davos found himself alongside both Kings.
"What do we do, we could overwhelm him but…" Davos remarked.
King Gendry shook his head. "He has great fighting spirit, it would be a shame to kill him."
King Robb nodded. "Agreed."
It was then Davos saw his King ride forwards slightly, Davos quickly rode next to him, concerned.
"Victarion Fowler!" He called; getting the man's attention. "Enough, what do you hope to gain by this, the battle is over!"
Victarion glared. "You think so, you think you can just march in here and demand our surrender, like you already wear the crown! You have…!"
Gendry replied calmly. "Face it, you are outmatched, there is no victory for you now, Gregor Clegane and Tywin Lannister are dead, Jaime Lannister has surrendered to us, so has Ser Kaleb Swann...I would not not kill you, for it would be a waste of your talents."
Victarion went stiff and for a long time, there was silence.
Finally, however, in the end, Victarion dropped his weapons and so too did his men, they surrendered and a sigh of relief went through the crowd. As they were led away, Davos rode up to King Gendry.
"Your Grace, is it not a bit premature to declare the battle over."
Gendry looked up at the doors to the Red Keep and replied. "Well, we'll get our answer soon."
Looking up, Davos saw what he was talking about, one of the Kingsguard, Ser Balon Swann, was approaching.
"I bring a message from King Tommen...He wishes it to be known that he formally announces his surrender." Ser Balon announced. "We wish for the battle to end, we accept our defeat with grace and dignity!"
Upon hearing that, shouts could be heard, cheers and Davos finally relaxed; the battle was indeed over. After some quick talking and careful planning, Robb and Gendry, with some guards present just in case, entered the Red Keep. Meanwhile Davos turned his attention to leading the army in repairing as much of the damage as possible for now and also to ensure that any ongoing fights ended.
Davos couldn't help but smile; he had a good feeling at last, the battle for the Iron Throne, was finally over.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Well, that's the last Davos chapter, the battle is over, but what induced Tommen to surrender and what about Cersei? Tomorrow's chapter shall reveal just that, as well as the true identity of the Silent Warrior.