Bound by Blood and Oaths

Chapter 20: Breaking The Chains

"Marriage?" Dany asked with a smile and rosy cheeks.

"Yes, I love you Dany. I have waited, gone through hardship, and seen you with another. Now we are free to choose for ourselves. I choose you," Jaehaerys says.

"And I choose you. I hope I can give you many children, Jaeh."

"We'll have to do our best. I promise to never hurt or take you for granted. You have my word. Therefore, you'll have sway over everything I decide. I won't disregard your wishes or your suggestions. From this day, you are my queen. I hope I will make you happy," Jaehaerys says as he pulls her in which is returned by hers in an instant. A warm embrace of intimacy in the simplest form. Both are content with having one another in their arms. The time they have missed since Drogo took her away. It makes the smallest things even more precious.

"That's a given, Jaeh. This already makes me happier than you can imagine. Well, as your queen, I want something."

"Name it and I will try to make it so."

"I want to free everyone. No slaves, no children being sold or born into slavery. I want to end it. This suffering has to end. You saw it when we were with Drogo. And this place... Horrible. We need to fix this."

"We will. I already gave my word to Missandei, but first, we must have an army. Our scheme with the dragon will bring that to fruition. After getting our army, we will liberate Slaver's Bay."

"Thank you, love."

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An immense field within the city held the entire Unsullied army of Astapor. Thousands upon thousands of Unsullied clad in their black armor stand at the ready. Each has a shield attached to their left hand in front of their chest, and a spear in their right hand. Eight thousand strong with an additional two thousand still in training. One would be foolish to face it.

Jaehaerys and Daenerys walk through the rows of Unsullied towards the slaver Kraznys. Daenerys spoke her verdict and Jaehaerys will execute it. They will break the chains of all in Astapor. But first, a fiend needs to be dealt with.

"They are untested he says," Missandei says as she still translates, "He says you would be wise to Blood them early. There are many small cities between here and Westeros cities ripe for sacking. Should you take captives, the masters will buy the wealthy ones for a good price. And who knows? In ten years, some of the boys you send them will be Unsullied in their turn. Thus, all shall prosper."

Jaehaerys did not know why he kept it up, but Daenerys thought it couldn't hurt. He couldn't argue with that, so Missandei kept translating while the Targaryens listened along. One thing you could compliment Missandei on is how able she is in removing the insults. A skill taught through slavery no doubt.

"I see. Is that how it is?" Jaehaerys mumbles to himself. "Dany?" He says to her.

The biggest one was promised and the biggest is Aegor. He is also the strongest and deadliest of the three dragons. Not that Rhaelor or Rhaegal are not deadly, in fact, they are very deadly. Still, Aegor is the strongest and also the best one for the job.

Daenerys nods as she walks to the cage holding Aegor. A chain was put around his neck to show and to give the impression that Aegor is submissive. It is only for show as Aegor could easily melt the metal and free himself. Hopefully, Kraznys won't realize it until it is too late for him.

Daenerys soon walked towards Kraznys. Aegor screeching and flapping in the air. Men and women around the large plaza were watching in wonder. Some gasp and murmur amongst themselves. Greed can practically be felt emanating from them. They think they won the greatest price in the world.