Chapter 71: Home, On The Horizon
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~~~(POV: Raenon Targaryen)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 17 Years)~~~
~~~(Location: Crossing The Narrow Sea, Targaryen Fleet, Nearing Dragonstone)~~~
~~~(Date: 301 AC)~~~
It's been almost five months since Daenys was born, and she's been the calmest of the three children we've raised. Margaery hasn't taken to traveling by sea while pregnant very well. She's on strict bedrest while in our cabin.
Dany stands next to me as we steadily sail over the open waters of The Narrow Sea. Rhaenys, Raevor, Vaelor, and Rhaegal fly around the fleet.
Caelex is playing on the deck with Jae. The dragon is large enough to fly on its own and feed itself. I can only hope Jae isn't foolish enough to think he can ride Caelex anytime soon. None of my children will ride their dragons until they know how to swing a sword.
That's just the protective side of me talking. In truth, I can't stop them from sneaking off one night and riding their dragons. Not when they're old enough to climb atop them on their own.
Daenys and her dragon are inseparable. Even now, they're together in her crib. They have their separate room on our flagship. That way, nothing will happen in terms of accidents. Margaery having to share a room with a babe and a dragon isn't good for her.
One thing Margaery hasn't liked is how fast her belly has grown. It's definitely larger than Dany's was when she was four months along.
My eldest daughter's birthday was two months ago, and Jae's was a few weeks ago. They're growing so fast... I'm glad to have Daenys to take care of with Dany. Jae and Aly won't need as much care from us as they get older.
Dany and my's birthday wasn't that long after Aly's. Of course, the entirety of Slavers Bay held another party. It wasn't as large as the new year's celebration, which was nice.
"What do you think it'll look like..."
My sister and I have had this conversation many times since we started our trip via boat to Dragonstone. The ancestral home of our house and the same place Dany and I were born.
"Unlike anything we've ever seen before."
I've read books and studied parchments with information regarding our home. Saying that it's built in the same way that Old Valyria was. Foreign and unknown to Westeros. How to build such structures is only capable with dragons.
The secrets were lost to time and the destruction of Valyria, just as the making of Valyrian steel. I've learned that Fate Breaker is also made from Valyrian steel.
"When do you think the war will begin once we reach Dragonstone... Stannis and Robb are marching their armies South along with their ships. The chances are good. They'll try to attack Dragonstone since it's on the way to Kings Landing with their fleet."
She's not wrong. The chances of an attack on Dragonstone aren't out of the question. Even when we're occupying it, its strategic position is something our armies need. The armies coming from the North will be thinking the same thing.
Varys has told me that Tywin has gained massive reinforcements from the marriage alliances Joffrey has with duel weddings. He's also bought every mercenary company available except for The Second Sons, which are under us.
Tywin took a move out of the Targaryen playbook and married Joffrey to two women. The Smallfolk are protesting and demanding something be done about it.
The Faith of The Seven seems to be backfiring on The Lannisters at the moment. They've built fortifications around Kings Landing.
However, besides Joffrey, Cersei and her children have been sent to Casterly Rock. Tyrion is in the capital with his father and nephew. As of this moment, Tywin has the greater numbers. The alliance between Stannis and Robb makes them a close second.
My army is the smallest, with a little more than 30,000. Tywin is approaching 120,000, and the Northern Alliance has around 86,000.
"If they try to take or attack Dragonstone, I'll use Rhaenys to burn their ships and troops. Given the great disparity between our armies and the enemies, our dragons have become a non-negotiable weapon."
It takes longer than I wanted to answer Dany's question, but this is the answer. Originally, I had said I wouldn't use my dragons against the soldiers and people of Westeros. Now that my enemies have gained incredible strength, I need Rhaenys.
Tywins move to crush Sunspear and Dorne proved to be more than a good move. It cut my army in half. All the while, he tripled his forces with his alliances through Joffrey.
One could argue that House Tyrell and its troops are mine to command since Margaery is my wife. However, Varys has told me that Lady Olenna has made it clear she's not sparing her forces.
They need to protect their lands from two possible invading forces, which I understand.
"Oberyn and Ellaria said they'll want to visit Sunspear after we take Dragonstone. The remaining Martell and his daughters wish to see if there is anything there that can help our efforts in this war."
As I tell Dany this, a solemn expression fills her. I understand. She's sympathetic toward what House Martell has suffered. House Targaryen had a similar fate.
Her hand grabs mine, and a gentle sea breeze comes across the deck. Taking some of the heat with it. This will be the largest and hardest war I've undertaken since I've begun rebuilding my family.
"Should we go with them?"
That's an idea that has some merit, but I wish to leave Oberyn and his family to deal with this the way they want to. My being there might cause issues since I had a chance to stop it if I anticipated what Tywin was doing.
"We'll leave them to their grief, Dany... Us being there won't help any..."
I lift her hand in mine and kiss the top of it. She brings her form closer, and I wrap my arm around her. Holding my Queen close as the sun sets behind us.
There is much to do and many things to prepare for. The first is what we do once we reach Dragonstone. Sending out the ravens is what will be done first after we have our armies and forces settled.
"I love you, Rae..."
Her head leans into my chest, and she listens to my heartbeat.
"I love you more, Dany..."
Fire and Blood are coming to Westeros.
~~~(POV: Margaery Tyrell)~~~
~~~(Current Age: 18 years)~~~
~~~(Location: Crossing The Narrow Sea, Targaryen Fleet, Nearing Dragonstone)~~~
~~~(Date: 301 AC)~~~
The swaying of the ship... Going side to side... All the time...
"BLAAAAAGGGHHH!!"
I throw my head out the window closest to my bed and release the food I ate a little over an hour ago. The stars reflecting back from the ocean are really beautiful. Such a shame I can't enjoy it, given my current state.
As the months pass, and the more I grow. The more I worry that I'm carrying more than one Targaryen in me. Giving birth to one child is hard enough, but two at almost the same time? I can't imagine it...
Twins...
Or more...
"And all he had to do was fill me... While I've gotta do the rest..."
The conversation Daenerys and I had a while ago comes back. She made a joke about how easy Raenon had it since all he had to do was release his seed. Leaving the heavy lifting to his Queens.
How right she was at the time. As I spend time trying to relax, the door to my cabin opens. My gaze turns to the man that put me in this situation. Raenon walks to the bed and takes a seat next to me. His hand instantly rubbed my back.
The simple but caring gesture quickly dissipates my frustration and anger with him. He's been here when things are hard and when things aren't. He's a great husband and father. I'm glad I was fortunate enough to have him instead of Joffrey.
"I take it the rough waters are making it hard on you in here."
A glance is all I need to give him for the message to get across. His arm wraps around my shoulders, and he brings me into his warm body. His hand rests on my stomach a moment later. The content sigh that escapes my lips causes a small chuckle from him.
"How long until we reach Dragonstone..."
I want off this ship as soon as possible.
"From what the navigators say, we're about 10 hours away. We should be there by early morning tomorrow. After that, there won't be much sailing. Mostly flying. You and Dany will be on Dragonstone for most of the war."
Good. Good. I won't have to go anywhere complicated in my current condition.
"How's Daenys taking the journey we're on..."
The little girl has grown on me. She's still a babe, but I can only hope my child...
Or children...
Are as quiet as she is.
"Don't worry about her. The only time she cries is when she's hungry. You just need to focus on getting through these next 10 hours."
The joking edge in his voice isn't lost on me, and I can't help the small smile that appears. I do enjoy the time and care he's putting into me. I've found a place in his heart, just as he's found one in mine.
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