"We should be at Astapor by nightfall Khaleesi." Jorah stated as he walked on the upper deck. Up there stood the captain along with Daenerys, Thomas and Irri. The dragons flew overhead and around the ship. They hadn't been at sea for very long but many of the Dothraki still haven't found their sea legs. Irri being one of them. Hardly ever leaving the side of the ship she was forced sleep on the upper deck to vomit over board. Thomas stayed by her side through it all only being sick for the first day. Jorah joined them occasionally. Daenerys however, was able to watch her dragons fly about and catch fish without fear of getting sick. Something many of her flowers were jealous of.

Drogon had just caught a fish and devoured it when he landed on the rail in front of Daenerys. Drogon was the biggest of the dragons, being the size of a dog already. Rhaegal was just behind him while Viserion seemed to be the runt. "They are growing up fast." Thomas sighed.

"Not fast enough." Dany stated as she pet Drogon ho chirped happily.

"You can't rush nature Dany. Besides, that's why we are heading to Astapor." He sent her a smile that she tried to return. "What's wrong?"

"If you are worried about the unsullied, don't be. They say they are the finest soldiers in the world." Jorah informed them.

"The greatest slave soldiers." She stressed the word slave. "Distinction means a good deal to some people."

"Well we can't afford to be picky Dany. And we need something to entice the other houses to back you. That is why you agreed to follow my advice isn't it?" Thomas wondered.

"It is but slavery is wrong." Dany argued.

"Yes, it is. So free them once you have your throne." She looked at Thomas like he had two heads. "By then if they want to kill you most should be dead and the other houses can deal with them." Thomas shrugged. She looked appalled. "Just being efficient." He muttered.

"Besides do those people have any better ideas to put you on the Iron throne?" Jorah asked.

"It's too beautiful a day to argue." Dany shook her head. Just then they heard someone begin retching. Turing to look across the ship they saw a Dothraki on the ground puking. Irri who had glanced at the noise immediately flung herself at the railing and emptied her breakfast into the sea. Thomas rushed over and began rubbing her back as she groaned. Dany watched approvingly as he comforted her. But she could help but feel a slight sliver of jealousy towards Irri. All her life she had never had to share Thomas's attention with another girl or woman. Now he seemed to spend all his free time with either Irri or Rhaegal. Dany didn't hate him for it but certainly missed his constant presence. Jorah broke her out of her trance soon though.

"Your right, a lovely day." Sarcasm practically dripped form his mouth like drool.

"Don't mock them." Daenerys chastised him. "They are the first Dothraki who have ever been on a ship. They followed me across the poison water. If they did it then others would too and with a true Khalasar."

"The Dothraki only follow strength above all else, Khaleesi." Jorah stated.

"We are currently lacking in that department right now Dany." Thomas spoke up from his position near Irri.

"He is right. Once you prove yourself strong, then you will have a mighty Khalasar." Jorah gave her a reassuring grin.

A few hours later the sun was setting and they had finally docked in Astapor. Irri and the rest of the Dothraki quickly went ashore and slept on dry land. Irri asked Thomas to come with her but he refused stating he had business to discuss with Daenerys.

"SO what did you wish to discuss?" Dany asked as she and Thomas stood on the upper deck, looking over Astapor.

"When shall we go meet with the leader of Astapor?" Thomas asked.

"Tomorrow we meet with him to inspect some of the Unsullied. Apparently they only speak Valyrian here so they are bringing a translator." Dany answered.

"Don't you speak Valyrian?"

"They don't know that." Dany smirked as Thomas mouthed the word oh.

"You're a sneaky khaleesi now." Thomas nudged her shoulder with his. "Don't lose the innocent Dany though. I might miss her."

"She will stay only for you then." Dany chuckled as she leaned against him. "So close to yet so far." SH sighed.

"We are almost there Dany. Once we get the army I recommend finding a nice rich city to sack, take their gold and buy a fleet."

"Sack a city of innocents? Where did this come from?" Dany asked. She pushed slightly away from him.

"Have you seen a local map Dany?" Thomas asked instead.

"Yes but I hardly see the relevance."

"We are currently in a place called Slaver's bay." Dany's head cocked to the side. "Which means that every city in the bay, which is quite large by the way, is most likely a slave city. I'm not entirely sure if it's the same in real life compared to books but slave owners tend to be rather rich in the books. If that is true here then freeing the slaves will give you their support. They would shower you with the gold of their previous masters and walla, gold for a fleet."

"You stole books from Xaro's estate?" Dany asked.

"Out of everything I just said, that is what you take out of it." Thomas sighed. "Yes I took some books, so what do you think?"

"It might work. You are a lot more craftier than people give you credit for." Dany smiled at him.

"Still crap with a sword though." Thomas chuckled.

"I do believe I heard Ser Jorah mutter how much better you have become lately." Thomas beamed at her once she made this revelation. "Even some of the Dothraki seem impressed by your progress whenever you spar with Jorah." Thomas rubbed the back of his head as he blushed. "Mixing two styles can be challenging but you did it very well, I remember him saying. Dothraki style and Westerosi style. Now all we need to give you is proper armor."

"I'm thinking leather Armor with the Targaryen sigil stitched on the front." Thomas stated.

"You thought about this?" Dany asked.

"Of course. I can't just walk around like a common sell sword all the time if I am to serve you." Thomas feigned insult. "Besides your sigil is pretty cool." He and Dany exchanged a quick glance before laughing.

"Come now Thomas, we should get to bed." She took his arm led him into the ship.

The next morning she and Thomas met with the leader of Astapor, Kraznys Mo Nakloz, and his interpreter. Leading them to a small stadium he tells her about the unsullied.

"The unsullied have stood here for a day and a night with no food or water." They walked under the archway and saw about 30 Unsullied standing perfectly still at attention. "They will stand until they drop. Such is their obedience. When the group approached the unsullied made a path for them.

"They may suit our needs. Tell me of their training." Dany speaks towards the girl who is interpreting. The girl in turn informs Kraznys on what Dany asked. Thomas who had no knowledge of the language wondered why the master would go on for long sentences while the slave would say so little. He figured he would have to ask Dany about it later.

"They begin their training at 5. Every day they drill from dawn to dusk until they have mastered the short sword, the shield and the three spears. Only one boy in four survives this rigorous training." The good master spoke again while Dany and Thomas looked over the unsullied.

"Their discipline and loyalty are absolute. They fear nothing."

"The bravest men in the world still fear death. Why shouldn't they?" Thomas asked.

When Kraznys heard this translation he scoffed and whatever he said in reply cause Dany to clench her hands into fists. He narrowed his eyes at Kraznys and pictured his sword threw his gut.

"My master says the unsullied are not men, death means nothing to them." The master then stepped forward, putting his whip away. "The master begs you to watch carefully your grace."

Kraznys beckoned one of the soldiers forward and moves his shield and spear aside. Taking the unsullied knife he ripped his armor open and began cutting off a nipple.

"Tell the good master there is no need." Kraznys interrupted her as he cut off the soldier's nipple.

"The good master states that men don't need nipples."

"Doesn't mean it hurts less." Thomas stated. "But cutting off a nipple doesn't mean shit when faced with an opponent bent on killing you." Thomas argued. "I want to spar against one of them." Dany and the girl whirled on him. "If these soldiers are as fearsome as they say then they should beat me easily enough. If not then their price will be brought down for us." When the girl translated this Kraznys glared at Thomas spitting out words even he knew to be insults.

"To win his shield an unsullied must go down to the slave markets and find a new born. There he will kill it in front of his mother and pay a silver coin. This way we make certain there I no weakness left in them."

"Killing children is easy when they can't fight back. Are you afraid a boy like me will embarrass your unsullied?" Thomas shot back.

"You take a babe from its mother's arms, kill it and pay the mother with a silver coin?" Dany sounded disgusted. Kraznys scoffed angrily again before nodding his head and rolling his eyes at Dany.

"My master wants you to know that the silver is paid to the baby's owner, not its mother. He will also grant your request to spar. But there will be no practice weapons. It will be to the death. Should you win he will give you 50 free of charge. Should you lose, there price will be doubled."

"Done." Thomas stated before Dany could protest. Kraznys started issuing commands to the unsullied while Dany grabbed Thomas's arm.

"What are you doing?" She hissed.

"I'm getting you 50 free soldiers."

"But you could die." Dany argued.

"I won't die Khaleesi." Thomas smiled reassuringly. "I promise." With that he stepped into the small arena where a single unsullied stood. The rest lined the walls.

He drew his sword and took his stance. The unsullied did the same. Spear extended and shield ready. "Begin!" Kraznys yelled. The unsullied stayed still while Thomas shifted left to right, slowly advancing. The unsullied thrusted his spear forward. Aimed directly at Thomas's heart Dany's breath caught in her throat as Thomas hit it away with his sword rushing forward. The unsullied back up a few paces hoping to keep some distance between them. Thomas, seeing this, ran forward. Raising his shield the unsullied let Thomas run right into his shield. Dropping the spear the unsullied held the shield with both hands. Pushing him back he drew his dagger. Thomas kicked the spear away and smiled.

"Now it gets interesting." Thomas chuckled. The unsullied advanced behind his shield. His dagger poised to lash out at a moment's notice. Thomas held his ground, sword at the ready. When the unsullied got close enough he lunged out and grabbed the shield. A knife shot out causing Thomas to jump back. His grip on the shield remained throwing the unsullied off balance. Thomas seeing an opening prepared to stab his sword down into the back of the unsullied. The soldier instead released the shield and rolled away. Now only wielding a knife he shifted around waiting for a chance to strike.

Thomas smiled slightly as he threw the shield away. And marched towards the soldier. The unsullied lunged forward. Thomas attempted to grab his wrist but missed and instead grabbed the blade. Wincing in pain he held with all his might as he stabbed his blade through the unsullied.

"Looks like I win." Thomas stated as he withdrew his blade and dropped the knife. Dany ran over to him and grabbed his hand.

"What were you thinking grabbing his blade?" She chastised.

"I wanted the wrist actually." Thomas chuckled before wincing as she tour a piece of cloth off her dress and pressed it into his hand.

"You were stupid to do this." Dany had a hurt look on her face. "What if you died?"

"I didn't die. Now we have 50 free soldiers. Now why don't we see how many are left to buy?" Thomas looked over towards Kraznys who was glaring furiously at him.

"How many do you have left to sell?" Dany asked.

"7,950 are left to sell." The girl stated. 'Master Kraznys asks that you please hurry. Many other buyers are interested." With that done, Kraznys stormed out soon followed by his translator.

"So how many do you want?" Thomas asked as they too left at a more subdued pace.

"All of them." Dany responded as they made their way back to the docks. "Irri will not be pleased with your injury."

Thomas shuddered at the thought. "Well hopefully she won't be too mad."

"DO you love her?" Dany asked, keeping her eyes straight forward.

"Do I love her?" Thomas looked questioningly at Dany. "I don't know. I certainly care for her, but I don't think it is love just yet."

"Well she loves you Thomas." Dany stated. "DO try and not hurt her." Thomas nodded as they finally made it to the docks.

"So what do you think of the unsullied?" Thomas hoped to change the subject.

'I think there are 8,000 dead babies in Astapor."

Thomas sighed. "The unsullied are only a means to an end."

"Once I own them that is."

"Better you than the masters now. With you they won't have to commit atrocities." Dany and Thomas saw a small girl playing with a ball. Dany smiled at her and the girl returned it before running away shyly. "They would eat well, they won't be mutilated for failing a task. You will be kinder to them than anyone has been their entire lives." Thomas looked around getting an uneasy feeling in his gut. Dany continued watching as the girl ran around them. Thomas however noticed a cloaked figure following them and moved slightly closer to Dany.

"A great injustice has been done to them." Dany sighed but soon perked up as the girl stopped and rolled her wooden ball towards her. Picking it up, the girl motioned for her to twist it. Thomas who had kept a discreet eye on the cloaked figure now watched the ball intently. He had never heard of a toy ball opening like that. Before he could voice his suspicions however the cloaked figure sprang forward and knocked Daenerys over. Thomas drew his knife and grabbed at the man. Holding his knife to his throat.

Dany who had dropped the ball watched as an emerald green scorpion crawled out. The man by this time struck Thomas in the gut allowing him to break free. Lunging for then scorpion her stabbed it right as it lunged for Dany. Thomas deciding the man wasn't a threat ran for the child. The girl jumped over the edge of the dock and disappeared. Turning around he spotted the girl atop a wall behind them. She growled revealing blue lips before running away.

The man moved slightly way from daenerys sheathing the dagger. Thomas drew his sword and stood between the unknown man and Daenerys. "Who are you?"

"I owe you my life ser. Please tell me who you are." Dany requested kindly.

"The honor is mine, my queen." The man lowered his hood revealing white hair along with a white beard. He was an old man and he smiled kindly at them both.

Dany turned to Thomas and whispered in his ear. "DO you know who he is?"

"No, I do not." Thomas shook his head.

"I was part of your father's king's guard and lord commander of the king's guard for Robert Baratheon." At this Dany tensed up and Thomas took a fighting stance. "Robert Baratheon is dead. I have traveled a long way to ask your forgiveness. I was sworn to protect your family and I failed them." He then knelt before them. "My name is Ser Barristan Selmy and I wish to be a member of your Queen's guard. I promise I will not fail you again." Thomas and Dany shared a look before gazing at the bowing man. One thought running through their heads. 'Who was this man?'

SO here you are. Back to the two episodes per chapter thing. Anyway hope you all enjoyed it. To answer a review. Yes Thomas isn't a great fighter yet. He has only fought one man and had a lot of help. He hasn't fought anyone and was only struck unconscious by an apparent ally and a warlock who uses magic. When I made Thomas he wasn't supposed to be the great at everything OC Many of the ones I read the character is some prodigy in politics and sword fighting. Thomas isn't any of these things. He was meant to be a human shield like Viserys stated so long ago. Meant to see assassins and foil their plots by giving his life. Hopefully this fight shows he has grown stronger.