Author's Note: I don't own and GRRM is the G.O.A.T
Chapter-6 : Giants of Braavos
Location: In the Veleri Estate
In the aftermath of the harrowing attack on the Veleri manse, a tense air hung over the city of Braavos. The destruction of the Veleri property had sent shockwaves through the city's elite, but it was only the beginning of a tumultuous chapter in the family's history.
Kanno Veleri, his features etched with steely determination, had gathered his most trusted advisors and guards in the secure chamber beneath the manse. The chamber was a well-guarded secret, known only to a few, and it was here that the true strength of House Veleri resided.
Valerius stood at his father's side, his eyes wide with a mixture of fear and curiosity. The gravity of the situation had not escaped the young boy, but he was eager to understand more about the dangerous world into which his family had been thrust.
Kanno's voice, though stern, held a note of paternal warmth as he addressed his son. "Valerius, my boy, what you are about to witness is a testament to the resilience of our house and the lengths to which we are willing to go to protect our own."
With a commanding gesture, Kanno signaled to his secret guard—the elite warriors who had served the Veleri family for generations. Clad in dark, hooded cloaks and armed with a lethal assortment of weapons, they stood ready, their loyalty unwavering.
The chamber's doors swung open, revealing a group of guardsmen in the livery of Braavos's major families. They had tracked down Alysarra's kidnappers and awaited Kanno's orders to rescue her. But Kanno had other plans.
"Who among you is responsible for this attack?" Kanno demanded, his voice a thunderous boom in the confined space.
A representative from one of the major families stepped forward, his expression a mixture of defiance and trepidation. "We seek justice for the crimes of your family, Veleri. Your ambitions have gone too far."
Kanno's gaze remained unwavering as he addressed the man. "Justice, you say? Very well. You shall have your justice."
With a single nod, Kanno signaled to his secret guard, and in an instant, chaos erupted in the chamber. The Veleri guard, shrouded in darkness, moved with lethal precision, dispatching their adversaries with calculated efficiency. The clash of steel against steel filled the air, and cries of pain and desperation echoed off the chamber's walls.
Valerius watched in awe as the secret guard, who had always been a mysterious presence in his life, revealed their true prowess. Their loyalty to the Veleri family was unwavering, and their commitment to the cause was unquestionable.
Amidst the chaos, Kanno's voice rose above the tumult. "Our family has played a dangerous game, one that has made us a target. But we are the Giants of Braavos, and we do not yield to threats."
As the last of the attackers were subdued, Kanno turned to Valerius, his eyes filled with a mixture of pride and concern. "My son, our family's path is fraught with peril, but we do not back down. We are the architects of our destiny, and we shall rise above this."
With the attackers defeated, Kanno received word from his spies that Alysarra was being held in a hidden location in the heart of Braavos. He knew the risks were immense, but he was determined to rescue his beloved wife and prove to the city that House Veleri was not to be trifled with.
"I shall go alone to rescue your mother," Kanno declared, his voice resolute. "I will show them the true strength of our house."
Valerius, though fearful for his father's safety, nodded in understanding. He had learned a valuable lesson that night—that the Veleri family was willing to do whatever it took to protect their own and secure their place in the intricate web of Braavosi politics.
As Kanno departed, leaving Valerius in the capable hands of his trusted advisors, the young boy's heart swelled with pride for his family. The Giants of Braavos had weathered the storm, and though the challenges ahead were daunting, they would face them head-on, with unwavering resolve, to ensure the Veleri legacy endured in the Braavos.