The Black and Red Dragon

Chapter 69: Dragonstone

I walk with my family to the cabin of me and Daenerys. Alysanne seems to have fallen asleep in my arms. She was too excited to sleep last night, so it does not surprise me. I also brought some ginger with me so I can brew some ginger tea for Aelyx.

I gently place Alysanne in the bed and tuck her in. "She is an angel. I feel so lucky to have you two as part of our little family," I say with a smile. "I would appreciate those words more if you start making that tea," Aelyx groans. Not much later he rushes to a bucket to puke into it. I chuckle. "I will start right away."

"How long will it take to get to Dragonstone?" I ask while preparing some tea. "It will be some months before we get there, I think" Daenerys says while she sits on the bed next to Alysanne. I hear Aelyx groan. "Almost done," I reassured Aelyx. "Well, I hope we won't get bored," I chuckled. "With Alysanne? You will never be bored when she is around," Aelyx chuckled. "Gods, and we even have Visenya..." Daenerys says while laughing.

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Narrow Sea, not too far from Dragonstone
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I stand on the deck in the morning looking intently at Aelyx who is sparring with Grey Worm. He has improved a lot with the sword these last few months we have been on the sea. Although, I started to wonder whether the sword is truly where his strength lies. I think it lies with the spear. Therefore, I asked Grey Worm to begin teaching him how to use the spear.

The last week, I have been observing their sparring sessions and it seems I was right. He is gifted with the spear. He is still nowhere near Grey Worms level, but he feels more at home with the spear than with a sword. As I focus on their movements, it seems Aelyx will lose again. Not much later, Grey Worm knocks him on the floor.

I approach them as Aelyx gets back up. "Well done, Aelyx. The spear is truly where your strength lies," I say to him. He smiles. "I still get knocked on the ground though," he groans as he strokes his back. "No one masters a weapon in a few weeks. Give it time. Aelyx, could you keep Aly busy? I need to speak to Daenerys in private for a moment," I ask him. He nods and walks to Alysanne who is watching the sea.

I walk to Daenerys, who is in our cabin. She is bored most of the time and tries to keep herself busy with reading. She does occasionally come to watch us train. I open the door and walk into the room. Daenerys looks up from her book. "Vis! How was training?" She asks with a smile. "Aelyx is gifted with the spear. If he keeps working hard, he might even become better than Grey Worm." Daenerys smiles proudly. "Aelyx has been working hard during the whole trip. It fills me with pride. I wonder what Alysanne's talents and interests are," she ponders. "She will let us know. What I do know is that it will most likely not be something with weapons," I chuckle. "Good. To many of you are already fighting," she says.

I sigh and sit next to her on the bed. "Dany, I forgot to say something this morning. It seems Jon has become King in the North. The northern houses have declared him King after he retook Winterfell," I tell her. "You saw this in your dream?" She asks. I nod. "Thank you for telling me, darling... I thought he was the Lord Commander of The Nightwatch?" She asks. "He was, but it seems Sansa Stark convinced him to take back their home," I explained. "Must be quite a character," Daenerys says. "I guess, I have no idea. There is something else..." I say but trail off. "What is it, Visenya? You look worried," Daenerys says. "Jon says there is an army of dead people marching south."

"The dead?" She asks confused. I nod. "He is convinced that an army of them is marching south bringing death and eternal winter," I explained. "You have seen this too?" She asks worriedly. "No, but Jon is fully convinced and tries to prepare the North," I say. Daenerys thinks for a moment. "Did you hear how they can be killed? These dead people?" She asks. "Jon said they can be killed by Valyrian Steel, Dragonglass, and fire."