Chapter 9: The Black Pearl of The West
Gerold's ship, a monstrous Man'o'War called; Lions Lament glided through the seas as Casterly Rock came into sight. Gerold laid in bed as did Bellegere Otherys. He still remembered how he'd just arrived in the City of Braavos got escorted to her manse Right away, and after several hours of shit that shouldn't have happened at his age, she offered him something.....
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(Flashback)
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Gerold had never had such great sex before, he had some experience, Here and in his past life, but Gerold was quite satisfied by Bellegere Otherys performance.
''How would you like to make this a regular occasion?'' Bellegere asked him.
''I'd like it, but I can't drop everything on Jaime and stay here, as tempting as it is.'' Gerold replies.
''I meant I'd come with you, be your Black Pearl.'' Says Bellegere.
That got his attention, having her in the West would allow him to fuck her to his hearts content, but that bit of Dragons blood in her would allow him to create a new House of Otherys, and their children wouldn't be Bastard's, but nobles, and they could use that to get Daenerys Targaryen on side when she invaded as it bring legitimacy to her claim. On top of that was the familial value that Tywin would see, after Gerold made him see it.
The more heirs Gerold begot the better the Lannister's could secure supremacy through many well placed marriages. Gerold had a few matches in mind for his future sons, with Desmera Redwyne, Myranda Royce, Talla Tarly, Shireen Baratheon, Dacey Mormont, Wylla Manderly, Jeyne Westerling, Roslin Frey, and Alys Karstark in mind.
As for his daughter's Gerold hoped that his future girls would potentially wed Edmure Tully, Addam Marbrand, Lyle Crakehall, Lothor Brune, Willas Tyrell, Rickon Stark, Ned Umber, or Beric Dondarrion.
''Alright, but tell me Why? Six Generations of House Otherys have called Braavos home, so why break the Tradition?'' Gerold asks her.
''Because I want a life beyond the next cock with coin. That and you intrigue and arouse me like no other.'' Says Bellegere.
''I'll have to discuss it with my Father, he won't like it, but he'll see the value in it at the very least. Just remember, you are mine.'' Gerold growls huskily, eliciting no small amount of submissive pleasure with from Bellegere's body.
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(Lannisport Harbor, City of Lannisport, Casterly Rock, The Westerlands, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros)
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(Tywin Lannister POV)
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Tywin Lannister was displeased his son hadn't wed, bedded, and impregnated before taking whores into his bed. Yet his son had taken no common whore to bed, but the Black Pearl of Braavos. House Otherys was descended of House Targaryen.
And Gerold's letter provided sufficient reason for Tywin to overlook his Son's indiscretions. And of course Tywin had made The Tyrell's and Dayne's permit the Whore's positioning of Gerold's recognized Mistress after agreeing to a shortened betrothal to take place in six years time, at which point Gerold would be Eight and Ten, while Lady Ashara and Lady Janna would be Ten and Ten.
He also took Gerold's suggestion of betrothing Jaime to Elia Martell seriously as it would remove competition for Cersei wedding Rhaegar, and further secure Dorne to the Lannister's cause in the future.
As Lions Lament came into Port the Forty Strong Lionsguard stood proudly at attention, their Plate Armor polished and well kept. Their efficiency had been a key reason Tywin recalled Gerold to Casterly Rock, as he wished for Gerold to redesign their entire Army using the Lionsguard he'd created as a Template. If the entire Lannister army became as efficient, effective, and skilled as The Lionsguard then Gerold would be well on his way to becoming Warden of the West long before Tywin had ever dreamed of.
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(Gerold Lannister POV)
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As Gerold disembarked he noticed his father turn his critical gaze onto Bellegere, obviously appraising her. This would be a flip of a coin on whether or not that was a good thing.
Gerold hadn't so much as said hello when his Mother embraced him warmly, her pregnancy more noticeable now.
''I've missed my little cub, as has his Younger siblings, the Lannister Pride won't be whole until your truly back.'' Joanna says. her voice quickly turning Stern.
''You can expect him to remain my dear, Come Gerold we must speak of your new duties here at the Rock for the next few years.'' Tywin says.
''Yes, Father.'' Gerold replies dutifully.
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(Solar of Tywin Lannister, Casterly Rock, City of Lannisport, The Westerlands, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros)
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(Tywin Lannister POV)
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Tywin and his Son sat in Tywin's Solar as they went over reports of the Lannister Army.
''You want me to model our new forces after the Lionsguard? It's expensive, but it'll be doable. I'll need The Clegane Brothers, and at least a dozen foreign Sellswords to make it happen. I'll also require the aid of Uncle's Kevan and Tygett. And don't even get me started on the Horse flesh.'' Tywin couldn't help keep the smile from his face as he watched the way his sons mind worked.
''I'll also require the aid of Brandon Stark, Robert Baratheon, and Oberyn Martell. They'll be invaluable in remodeling our Forces. House Lefford and House Marbrand can field five thousand men each, so we'll start there first, work our way up. Once the ten thousand men have been sufficiently trained, we'll use them to build up the rest of the Army. We'll also need to improve our Naval tactics.'' Gerold continued.
''We should build more Brigs and Frigates, have our Frigates protect the home coasts while our Brigs guard the ports. We should also make plans for at least a dozen new Man'o'War's use them to protect The Stepstones alongside at least fifty Frigates and Brigs. Is that acceptable Father?'' Gerold asks.
''Yes, see it down, you have six years to get it done.'' Says Tywin, before turning less serious. ''You shall begin Jaime's martial education, he's waiting for you out in the yard.'' Says Tywin.
''I understand Father, I'll check in on Bellegere briefly before joining him.'' Says Gerold.
''Be Careful with her Gerold, she's a foreigner. People are already calling her the Black Pearl of The West. Such talk can be dangerous.
''Understood Father, I'll be careful. Your have my word on that.'' Says Gerold....
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Theragfromthecrag
Theragfromthecrag Okay so been doing something on the side, a Greyjoy story, but this is more important right now. Next Chapter will have a Time-skip and a Flashback or two.
we're nearing the Rebellion so a new Volume will be released as a result, this marks the final installment of Volume one's opening moves. Volume Two will be smaller most Likely, since it would be a Prelude to it all going to shit at which point Volume Three comes out and we'll have the Rebellion.
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