52 Marching For Meereen
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~~~(POV: Raenon Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 16 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Manse, Yunkai, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~
Three months have passed extraordinarily quick since The Battle Of Blackwater. Stannis's defeat marks a point where The Lannisters are strong again. While their finances are still in ruin, it's clear their armies and minds are capable of holding off threats.
Dany and I are watching over Yunkai from our Manse. Rhaenys is flying around the city, stretching her wings this early morning. Raevor and Vaelor are still asleep; Rhaegal, on the other hand, is just starting to wake up. Our view gives us a look into their area.
I feel a hand resting on the mid of my back. Going up and down after a couple of seconds. The cool wind gently blows and counters the rising heat for a moment.
My hands find their way to Dany as I grab ahold of her and bring her in front of me. Holding her from behind. I've grown a lot since we first met. I'm almost a foot taller than her now, and she does fancy my height.
"When do you suppose it'll be time for us to head out?"
It's been on her mind the past couple of days too. Oberyn is preparing The Unsullied and The Seconds Sons. Martell forces have already started marching ahead. Aly and Jae are with Ellaira. Guarded by some of the best soldiers we have.
Aly and Jae aren't with us because Dany and I will be traveling together. On Dragonback. It's been a long time since we rode... Just the two of us... While it is on the way to conquering a city, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it.
Ever since we started our conquest of Slavers Bay, we've rarely had time outside our chambers to ourselves. Flying through the sky as we used to before our ascension is something we both miss dearly. Dany a little more than me.
It was a simpler time for both of us when we could just hop on our dragons and do whatever we wanted. Before we had Aly and Jae. We're two years older since we met for the first time.
"We'll be leaving for Meereen once the sun has fully risen on Yunkai. Rhaenys is looking forward to the trip. I can sense it. But I'm noticing Vaelor is a little moody."
My answer to Dany takes a little longer to arrive than I had planned. As to my concerns with Vaelor, I can only assume it's because Aly won't be close for a while. The two of them are bonded.
Dany knows what I'm talking about. She leans her form into my chest more, and we snuggle. Standing over the city of Yunkai as I hold my love makes me wonder if it'll be like this in Kings Landing. In Westeros.
It's hard to believe such things have happened in the span of two years. You can accomplish a lot when you have dragons and armies.
"How do you think Jae and Caelex will handle the trip to Meereen with Ellaria? I'm worried she'll have difficulty handling the hatchling and Jae."
A month and a half ago, something extraordinary happened. Jaehaerys's Red Dragon Egg hatched. The first egg of Rhaenys to be hatched. The Black-Red Egg and Blue one are still unhatched, but I can sense the fire in them whenever I touch them.
We need Dragonstone. It's the place our House's dragons thrived. It's good for them and good for us. It's one of the last remnants of Old Valyria.
Caelex is a pure red dragon with a longer body. I can't know what it'll look like when it gets older, but I know a tough little shit when I see it. It's vicious, protective, and willful. And very attached to Jae. I never see the two of them apart.
When Aly is older, I know she'll be riding Vaelor every day. Dany and I are looking forward to the day our whole family can ride our dragons.
"Jae and Caelex will be fine. Ellaria might have some bite marks and scratches. But Caelex isn't big enough to be lethal yet, and Caelex will understand Jae doesn't want her hurt."
My mind shifts to Meereen as the silence takes us, and the closing of my eyes as I hold my sister takes away the stress I'm feeling. I'm not worried about battles, and I'm not worried about losing. Only what comes after Meereen.
Once we've conquered and liberated Meereen, that leaves Westeros. We'll have our armies, our fleets, and our claim. Nothing left to do in Essos.
"I can feel your worry, Rae... Share with me... Please..."
The love and support of a woman does more for a man than words can describe. The lives of a man and his creations are only as great as the people behind them. And behind every strong man is a strong woman. A team.
"Westeros... It's been on my mind for some time now... Meereen will be ours in time... But we'll never be loved in Westeros as we're loved here... Our father saw to that... I can't help thinking many would rather burn than have us rule..."
The Faith... The Lannisters... All the lies being spread about Dany and me to The Smallfolk... It'll haunt our rule and even our children's rule.
My sister is silent as my words fall on her. She's worried as much as I am. When I saved my sister from Drogo, I didn't realize I'd be traveling down this road. I still would've saved her. But I would've liked to know about all this.
Goes to show if you don't know your own history, you don't know what's in store for you.
"Let us worry about that when the time comes. For now, we have a city to take."
Her mind is in the right place, and hearing her say that gets my mind there too.
~~~(POV: Ellaria Sand)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 39 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Targaryen Royal Carriage, Outside Yunkai, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~
The clomping of horses is heard outside our carriage. Daenerys and Raenon have already left on their dragons. They'll be meeting up with Martell forces a few days ahead of us. Oberyn is leading The Unsullied and The Seconds Sons behind Daenerys and Raenon.
"SCRAA!!"
"HAAHAA!!"
My attention turns to Jaehaerys and Caelex. The two of them are playing together.
The two of them are inseparable. At first, Caelex didn't really like or approve of me. But after spending time around the two, and proving, I'm not a threat. The crimson dragon doesn't nip at me anymore.
The sleeping form of Aly makes me question how the girl can sleep. She's not a morning person. Raenon had to carry her out to the carriage.
"Jaehaerys."
The boy's head turns to me. He's proven to be as smart as his sister. Aly and Jae are the combinations of Daenerys and Raenon. It makes sense they'd turn out so good.
"It's okay to play with Caelex. But try to be quiet. Your sister is sleeping, and it's not nice to wake people up who are sleeping."
He's quick to understand and quiets down. Caelex will grow up to be a powerful dragon. The personality it's showing is proof of that.
I've grown to care for the two children. I can't help it, given the time I spend with them.
~~~(POV: Daenerys Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 16 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Flying On The Back Of Raevor, Heading To Meereen, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~
The wind blows across my face, and I spread my arms out as Raevor slows down. We're high in the clouds and free from the world below. An enormous roar takes my attention away as Rhaenys catches up, and Raenon smiles at me from the side.
Vaelor and Rhaegal are close behind. All of us are up here. Enjoying the freedom. You wouldn't think we're on our way to a battle, but you take your moments where and when you can get them. That's how we've made Aly and Jae, after all.
"You're moving very fast, Dany!! Don't forget to enjoy it!!"
A long laugh escapes both of us as Rae says that. I miss this part of our lives so much.
~~~(POV: Oberyn Martell)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 43 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Marching With The Unsullied, Heading To Meereen, Essos)~~~
~~~(Date: 300 AC)~~~
The Royal Targaryen Carriage is a little bit behind me. The children of Daenerys and Raenon are at the center of the army. Surrounded on all sides by the best troops we have. I'm glad Raenon has made the decision to move on to Meereen.
With The Lannisters gaining their power back, it's a good time for us to advance in our plans too. Once we have Meereen, we can head for Westeros.
There are many things I want to do when we start and eventually finish our war with The Lannisters. Gregor Clegane is at the top of my list, and shortly below him is Tywin himself. They're going to pay for what they did to Elia. To Rhaenys and Aegon.
"I'll have my vengeance."
And when I do. Elia will have it too. Her death will not go unpunished.
