Chapter Seventy Nine
Elaena was sitting down next to Daenerys, their dragons beside them. Crystal laid beside them resting soundly against her mistress's feet. A few knights stood beside them, Missandei and Dansielle stood by the tent entrance. Suddenly, they heard loud drums and marching from outside, Elaena tilted her head up and saw soldiers marching in, slaves walked into the room carrying a heavy litter, where the slave master sat, and other slaves joined them carrying pieces of the chest with them.
The observation in front of her eyes made her cold to the brim.
A man soon got out of the litter and began walking toward the dragon queens. " Now comes the noble Razdal mo Eraz of that ancient and honorable house, master of men and speaker to savages to offer terms of peace. " Missandei introduced the man, who kept walking towards them. He paused when the dragons screeched at him.
" Noble lord, you are in the presence of Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, first of her name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons. And her niece Elaena Icefyre of House Stark and Targaryen, first of her name, Queen of the North, Lady of Winterfell, and Mother of Dragons " Missandei spoke up, introducing them.
" You may approach, Sit " Daenerys informed the man, with a tiny smirk on her face. The man glanced up at the two suspiciously, he tried to keep his nerves at bay not wanting to give them the satisfaction of showing his weakness. He sat down on a chair that one of the Dothraki set for him.
Glancing around the room, his eyes widened when he saw familiar Ghiscari commanding officers standing beside them. " Traitors," he thought.
" Will the noble lord take refreshment? "Dansielle asked, walking toward the man carrying a jug of water in her hand, pouring some for him in a goblet. He nodded silently accepting the goblet and took a sip before speaking up.
" Ancient and glorious is Yunkai, " He said. " Our empire was old before dragons stirred in old Valyria. Many an army has broken against our walls. " You shall find no easy conquest here, Khaleesi. " The master continues.
While he did, Elaena and Daenerys grabbed a few pieces of meat out of the dish beside them and threw it towards their dragons, the hatchlings began to fight and tug over it flying all over the place, chilling the master even more.
" Good. My Unsullied need practice, I was told to blood them early " The mother of dragons told him, smirking at him.
" If blood is your desire, blood shall flow. But why.?'Tis true you two have committed savageries in Astapor and New Ghis, But the Yunkai are a forgiving and generous people "Β Master Razdal said, clapping his hands together.
Two slaves came toward them carrying heavy chests laying beside their feet. " The wise masters of Yunkai have sent a gift for the Silver queen and her niece."
The slaves opened the chest, piles of gold bricks laid inside of them. " There is far more than this awaiting you on the deck of your ships. " Master Radzal exclaimed.
" Our ships? " Daenerys asked, in a sarcastic tone.
" How generous of your masters " Elaena said, in a mocking tone.
" Yes, your grace " He said, in a cocky tone. " As I said, we are generous people. " You shall have as many ships as you require.
" And what do you ask in return? " Elaena asked. " No one is this kind, there has to be a price you seek in return.
" All we ask is that you make use of these ships. Sail them back to Westeros where you belong and leave us to conduct our affairs in peace, " He replied.
Daenerys glanced over towards the slaves that were kneeling.
" You mean the enslaving of children, men and women " Elaena hissed. The master opened his mouth to speak again but she cut him off. " Or the brutal slaying of innocent people who are against you and your customs." She said, in a cold tone.
Daenerys cleared her throat, gazing at the slave master. " " I have a gift for you as well. Your life. "
" My life? " The master asked, in a confused.
" And the lives of your wise masters." She continued." But, we also demanded something in return. You are to release every slave in Yunkai. Every man, woman, and child shall be given as much food, clothing, and property as they can carry as payment for their years of servitude.
" Reject this gift, and we shall show you no mercy." She added.
" The two of you are mad " The man exclaimed, his eyes blazing with anger.
" You haven't seen anything yet, darling, " Elaena said, smirking.
" We are not Astapor, Qarth or New Ghis. We are Yunkai and we have powerful friends.Friends who would take great pleasure in destroying you.Those who survive, we shall enslave once more.
" Perhaps we'll make a slave of the both of you as well " The master said, getting up and was about to walk towards them until he felt his throat close, his airway began to shut off.
Elena's eyes began to flash an indigo color, she set her eyes on her man exhorting her magic around him. " Come again, what were you saying?"
The master's eyes widened as he struggled to breathe, he stumbled backwards, gasping for air, while Elena stood up to face him.
"I don't think you understand the gravity of your words," She said, her voice cold and controlled. "We are not your slaves, and we will not tolerate such disrespect. You will apologize, and you will do so sincerely, or else you will face the consequences."
" Do you understand? " Daenerys said, backing up her niece glancing up at her in awe.
The master raised his hands in surrender, still struggling to catch his breath. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he wheezed. "I didn't mean it. Please forgive me."
Elena's eyes returned to their normal color as she released her hold on the master's throat.
The man stood up from the floor, glancing up at them nervously. " You swore to me safe conduct.
" I did, " Daenerys said, turning to look at her niece and smirking. " But, my niece here has no tolerance for people like you.
" Take the gold " The master ordered. The slaves went to pick up the chests until Eddarion and Drogon screeched hovering over one of the chests.
Crystal rose up from the ground growling at the slaves, glaring at them.
" Our gold. You gave it to us, remember? " Elaena said, smirking.
" And we shall put it to good use " Daenerys said. " You'd be wise to do the same with my gift to you
" Now get out."
The slave master walked away angrily saying something in Valyrian.
" The Yunkish are a proud people.They will not bend " Ser Barristean said, informing the two.
The knight glanced over towards the young ice dragon in shock at what he had witnessed just now. " It seemed Prince Rhaegar was right, ice and fire has come together through one person.
" And what happens to things that don't bend? " Daenerys asked,causing the knights to laugh. " He said he had powerful friends. Who was he talking about?
" I don't know, " Ser Jorah repiled.
" Find out, " Daenerys ordered, Ser Jorah nodded and walked out of the tent.
Eddarion and Drogon flew over to their mother's and laid their heads in their laps. The two started to soothe their dragons down.
Elaena felt something licking her head, she looked down and saw Crystal looking up at her with puppy eyes. " Come here, girl."
Crystal jumped on her mistress's lap nuzzling her neck on her leg.
" That was incredible what you did back there, your grace " Missandei said, glancing at the young ice dragon in awe.
" It was nothing, " Elaena mumbled.
" Niece, you truly doubt yourself too much " Daenerys said, glancing at her smiling.
Elaena petted Crystal absentmindedly as she listened to her aunt and Missandei talk.
"I don't doubt myself," she protested half-heartedly. "I just don't like to boast."
"Boasting and acknowledging your own strengths are two different things," Daenerys pointed out. "You have a gift, Elaena. You should be proud of it."
Missandei nodded in agreement. "It's not every day that one sees magic in front of them , let alone one that can control it.
Elaena blushed at the praise, feeling a surge of warmth in her chest. She had always felt like an outsider among her family, being the only one with the ability to control dragons. But hearing their words of admiration and respect made her feel like maybe she belonged after all.
"Thank you," she said softly. "It means a lot to me." She looked at Crystal, who was still nuzzling her leg.
" You do know we will have to take the city now " Daenerys said.
" Yeah, I know, " Elaena said, signing.
" No innocents will be harmed, we will make sure of that " The mother of dragons exclaimed.
" Yes, I will ask Haycate to check the city out for any innocents before battle " the young ice dragon said. " You know we really need to find to a place to settle down once we free the people of Yunkai "
" I know but where " Daenerys said, signed.
" You know maybe we could rebuild Valyria again, make it a city of its own "Elaena said,teasing.
" Valyria is unlivable, '' Dany replied. " I would love nothing for us to rebuild it, but it's not possible.
" Maybe, we can, " Elaena replied. " Nothing is impossible.
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