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Chapter 26: The Prince that was Promised
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Daenerys
The people of King's Landing had rioted when she displayed Ser Barristan's head on a spike with his bloodied white cloak wrapped around the spike. The crowd of common folk had erupted into violence, shouting in fury and demanding justice for Ser Barristan. Some had been daring enough to call for Daenerys' and Aegon's head. It had taken the presence of Drogon to shut them up before the Unsullied and Dothraki could bring order to the city. The people had not balked in front of her forces, the greatest army the world had known.I have subjects that cry against a traitor's death. Not even the common folk of this land or loyal.Daenerys thought darkly as she sat on her throne. Ser Barristan had proven himself to be another usurper; taking the Lady Ashara Dayne out of their hands and killing One Hundred and Fifty of her men with little effort in the process.
Her husband's hand had been amongst the dead. She hadn't been sad to see the man gone. He wanted it to be solely Aegon ruling. But his death had somehow been her fault according to Aegon, his whore of a cousin and the council members that were his.And he was the one that had been raised by her enemy's mother and had an advisor with greyscale.They had been lucky he hadn't spread the disease. Her husband hadn't liked it when she pointed out those facts to him, with anger and grief consuming his face at the time. She hadn't seen him after that until he came to her chambers to make an heir.And after fucking his Dornish whore of a cousin.Daenerys had realised bitterly. The Princess of Dorne had her own eyes on the throne and had sunk her fangs into Aegon. Daenerys might not have cared about the woman if she wasn't threatening her rule.When the Witch is proved wrong and I gain my heir she won't be able to do anything.Daenerys thought confidently as she watched her husband enter the room in a regal manner. Daenerys held back her scowl as he approached, instead giving a smile and a bitter kiss. She did not get up, forcing him to stand beside the throne today whilst the courtiers entered.You don't belong on it.
"The Lords of the Vale and the Riverlands will be entering the throne room soon dear wife." Aegon said in mock pleasantry.
"The Kingdoms that usurpedmeonce husband. I should have them stripped of their titles." Daenerys replied coldly.
"They could say the same ofusfor what Aerys did. It will be a poor move to strip House Tully and Arryn of their positions. Especially when the Lady Arryn may be favourable to us."
Daenerys looked coldly at her husband. "And why would that be? She's related to the one that take half of my kingdom,"
Aegon smiled. "The Lady Sansa was recently widowed by her cousin's hand. The bastard of Winterfell killed the Lord Arryn in a trial by combat. She'll be more favourable to us in getting her homeland back."
You think yourself smarter than me.
"I would rather have Jorah as my Lord of the North than her in control of two Kingdoms and tied to a third by blood. Though she could be married off to him." Daenerys mused as she looked at her subjects.
"It would give us control of both the North and the Vale's regency." Aegon agreed.
"The North will be grateful to us when their new Warden arrives after they starve throughout winter." Daenerys said confidently.
She'd decided on that. If the armies were unwilling to march into the cold North to hold it, she would starve them out instead. They would be less willing to fight a fully provisioned army and two dragons after they had no food from the South.Maybe the Lords will overthrow the bastard when he can't feed them.
Daenerys' thoughts were interrupted by the entrance of the Vale and Riverlords. At their head she could see four figures, three men and one woman. The woman was dressed in Arryn colours and her red hair was set down simply.The Lady Sansa Stark.The eldest two of the group were dressed in full armour, one black with a trout and the other in strange patterns. The youngest male also was in full armour, though covered in Tully colours.Edmure Tully.
The small group of Lords and Ladies stood below the steps of the throne, surrounded by her courtiers and advisors. Missandei introduced her.
"May I present Queen Daenerys Storm born of House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals, Rhoynar and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt and the Breaker of Chains!"
Daenerys smiled at her advisor's words. It faltered as one of Aegon's advisors spoke.
"And may I present King Aegon Targaryen VI, Rightful King of the Andals, Rhoynar and First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, conqueror of Storm's End and King's Landing and the symbol of a united realm!"
The Vale Lords and Riverlords looked at the silently. The Lords looked uncomfortable in her eyes… wary.Good, you usurped me once.The head four of the group began to kneel, as did those behind them. Daenerys smiled smugly at the sight as she waited for a moment to let them rise and welcome them to the realm again no matter how begrudgingly.Betray me again and there will be fire and blood.
To her ire, Aegon spoke first.
"Rise! And return to the realm as lords under House Targaryen!"
The Lords and Ladies rose from their positions slowly. Daenerys glared for a moment at her husband before speaking.I will lead this conversation and terms.
"It is under the good graces of House Targaryen that I allow you to return to the realm. I have forgiven the crimes that you have committed in usurping me once. You were wise to return to the realm peacefully."
The Lady Sansa was the first to speak Out of the group, curtsying demurely. "Thank You your Grace, on behalf of House Arryn and the Vale I would like to thank you for recognising that it was not the fault of us for our Fathers' rebellion."
Daenerys' smile faltered.She thinks herself blameless. Her house benefited from my fall.
"And I thank you for recognising that the faults of my father were not my own." Daenerys replied tightly.
She noticed some of the Vale and Riverlords look warily at the mention of her father.Is it guilt for killing your King or regret that your assassins didn't kill me?
Her husband stepped forward and smiled broadly. "It was a shame that you were not able to join us sooner. I know you had similar grievances to us with House Lannister. I would have enjoyed fighting alongside you."
Edmure bowed in thanks. "I appreciate the sentiment your grace. Though I'll admit that I don't think you needed us. The presence of your dragons must have been enough."
Aegon smiled more at that.Thief.
"I would have enjoyed fighting alongside you. I had heard of Ser Barristan joining your ranks. It would have been good to fight with an old friend." The man in black added, staring coldly at her.
Daenerys scowled at the mention of Ser Barristan. "Ser Barristan is dead. He proved himself to be a dishonourable traitor for freeing a hostage of the crown."
The man in black's face turned from cold to angry, as did the older man beside him. Some of the Lords behind them started to mumble. She went to stand and silence them but the Lady Sansa had turned, bringing them to quiet.
"I am sorry to hear that he betrayed you your grace. Ser Barristan had been a kind man when I knew him and my Great Uncle Brynden has fought beside him many times. Though Ser Barristan had misplaced his loyalties once to the false King Joffrey and King Robert." Sansa replied politely.
"We should have been more aware of that My Lady." Aegon said softly as he looked to Daenerys with a glare.
Daenerys glared back before staring at the group. "I believe Ser Barristan's death should be a lesson on what happens to those that are disloyal to House Targaryen. It is something you will all remember lest you wish to lose your lives and titles. I believe hostages may be in order."
"You already have hostages from the Riverlands Your Grace. The Lannisters had taken some to the capital. How long will they be under your control?" Edmure asked tentatively.
The ones that were killed by House Lannister in the conquest of the city. You will need to provide others.
"I'm afraid those hostages were killed my Lord when we took the city. The Lannisters were the ones did that." Aegon said sadly.
Daenerys watched as some of the group's faces turned grief-stricken. Brynden and the man with strange armour looked suspicious.You think I killed them, don't you? You think me your enemy!
"Perhaps it is better that hostages are not taken for now dear wife? They have clearly suffered without house Targaryen?" Aegon asked her kindly.
Make me look the villain and set yourself as the Binder of the realm.
Daenerys stood from walked slowly and elegantly as she continued addressing her new subjects.
"I believe that is an excellent idea husband. As long as it inspires loyalty to my rule. Loyalty is important to me and something I expect from you all. You must remember that the realm ismineand it is bymykindness that you keep your positions and your families together."
Daenerys walked directly in front of Sansa Stark. "I will expect that loyalty for the wars to come. The North has yet to heel."
Lady Sansa did not flinch as she stood in front of her. The woman nodded firmly with some tears. "You have my support your grace. The vale has suffered the loss of its liege and for me my husband. Though may I offer you some advice on the North if that is not an issue?"
Daenerys smiled genuinely.She speaks well like Missandei and Jorah will find you pretty once you are over your grief."I would appreciate it my Lady. My advisors have heard very little of the North."
That Eunuch has heard nothing and the last to give any advice was the usurper's mother.
Sansa smiled as she dried her tears. "I would advise a more patient tact your grace. My bastard cousin will not balk at dragons sadly, no matter how many of my people will suffer. It is also winter, a time where the North suffers from lack of food. That problem will increase sympathies towards you if you continue to offer food should my bastard cousin bend. But there is something else that may further weaken the North to make them more susceptible to you."
Daenerys raised her eyebrow. "And what might that be?"
"It is better if I show you if I may?" Sansa asked politely.
Daenerys nodded and a small group of Lords left. They waited for some time until she started to hear screams as the doors opened. Daenerys looked in horror at the screaming, rotting things that were trying to break free of their chains. They looked horrible. Her courtiers and advisors were gasping in shock.
"What are they?" Aegon asked as he walked closer in a show of bravery. Daenerys was doing the same as she walked closer to them.
"They're wights your grace. Dead men under the thrall of the Others. My Cousin is fighting them during winter. He says there are over one hundred thousand of them."
"And he asked you to warn the realm?" Aegon asked.
Sansa shook her head. "No. He told me and everyone south of the Neck to stay out of his way while he beat them."
"You believe he can beat them?" Daenerys asked.
Sansa nodded. "I do. My bastard cousin is a usurper and a savage but I know he can. I believed him when he said everything which could beat them. It will weaken the North further for you your grace when he does. That war will kill many Northmen and maybe even him so you can take it afterwards."
I could let the Northerners all die and then solve the problem myself. Or I can beat the dead myself and force the North to bend because I've saved them. They won't stand against their rightful Queen after that and be grateful for it.
"You speak fairly of your bastard cousin Lady Sansa. But I believe a dragon can do what he intends much better. I will burn these dead men with my dragons. I can save my Northern subjects from them and the fool that is your cousin!"
Her courtiers began to cheer as she walked out of the throne room, commanding them to follow. "I will burn these wights with Drogon and show you that fire and blood will save the realm!"
I am the Princess that was Promised that the Red Witches of the East Speak of. I will take my Kingdom and save the realm.
Hope you all enjoyed it! Sansa had tae go south because dragons make it hard tae hole up instead. Hence the public bending of the knee. She was also trying tae get Daenerys tae leave the North alone. Sansa clocks what she's like very quickly. It just backfires sadly. And Brynden, Lord Royce and most of the Lords are pissed at barristan dying. They were aware of him being dead when entering the city but wanted tae know why. Calling him dishonourable was a poor choice of words in their eyes.
Daenerys and aegon will be bringing some troops too. This happens round about the time Jon leaves for the wall, a little before. So travel time there
The Battle at the Wall will be next! I know it isnae winterfell but I still intend tae dae it justice instead of the shit that was the tv. So if it takes a while longer I am sorry.
Any questions, feel free tae ask!