The dragons bastard

Chapter 17: Reunion and marriage

In Essos at the city of Meereen preparations for the Battle begins Ragnar was thinking of all the events that had happened over the last two days.

He hasn't even had a moment to speak with Freya, All he knows is that everyone else in this strange city has been told that their marriage will be happening the day before they sail off to Pentos for battle.

as he walked down towards the harbour to check on his fleet a familiar voice came from behind "Ragnar!".

He turned around to see his old Alister "Alister!" They hug each other, Ragnar was amazed as he looked at him when they let go "What are you doing here my friend" Ragnar asked curiously.

"I have been here as a diplomat for a few months now, When I heard of your arrival to Meereen I had to see you but work was a pressing matter for me, you can not believe how good it is to see you Again Ragnar".

Ragnar smiled "it is my friend, but what brought you here as a diplomat"

Alister chuckled "the King's sister Ariana has set a trade network for spice and in return supplies and weapons from the seven kingdoms in return, let's just say we are great friends Ragnar".

Ragnar nodded "enough about work and duty let us catch up at the tavern" they laughed and went to the tavern.

After a few hours in the tavern things were lively and many stories of childhood and adventures were shared.

Alister was by the window "what troubles you my friend".

Alister looks at Ragnar "my Journey and my Friendship with Ariana I feel there's something more".

Ragnar smiled and held his shoulder "I've been in a similar situation, My friend, me and my wife Catherine didn't love each other at first but we grew to love each other, I hope my daughter Freya has found love with this king Mehmed but as a father I feel lost on my judgement".

Alister nodded and looked at Ragnar "it seems both paths are fuzzy, My dear friend" Ragnar nodded.

"wherever you go Alister I will follow" Alister and Ragnar hugged "thank you Ragnar" he nodded and they enjoyed the rest of the evening.

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The next day the city was in preparation for the wedding of King Mehmed and Freya Greyjoy soon to be Queen of Essos alongside Mehmed in Meereen the heat was like a warm meal with steam coming down from the sun like the Sahara desert, Freya was wearing a Beautiful golden silk dress with a white lace gown coming down from her arms.

Ragnar walked in and was stunned by her Beauty "you look amazing my dear" Freya smiled at Ragnar "thank you father" Ragnar's smile faded as he thought about the situation happening "what is it father?" Ragnar sighed "are you sure you are ready to marry this man you only known him a few days dear"

Freya smiled softly as she held her fathers hand "I am sure father is it fated I have seen this, you know my mother told you about my gift to see into the future, this is it father it is fated" Ragnar squeezed her hand softly "if this is what is fated then I support you my sweet angel" Freya smiled and kissed his cheek in thanks once the handmaiden informed Freya and Ragnar it was time they headed to the carriage and they began heading towards the Meereen cathedral.

As they travelled along the way the people of Meereen celebrated the marriage and their new queen to be they threw dandelions as they travelled past the happy people of Meereen, once they arrived Ragnar held her hand as they walked down the aisle he nodded at Mehmed and listened to their service.

Up by the balcony of the cathedral mehmed's Sister Ariana and Alister watched "She looks beautiful don't you think Alister".

Alister looks at her "she does Ariana and you do as well" Ariana smiled "thank you Alister".

they both started blushing at each other when Alister was about to speak Ariana spoke first "I think I'm in love with you Alister, do you feel the same" Alister smiled "I do Ariana" they kissed each other immediately.

She held his hand and walked outside to the corridor to a private space.

he lifted her up and kissed her next by the wall he unlaised her dress by the front and kissed her as he held her waist as they crowd down below celebrating the kiss between mehmed and Freya.

Alister looks at her as Ariana catches her breath "marry me" Ariana smiled "yes" they continued to kiss each other.

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Later that evening the party at the palace began Everyone was dancing drinking and celebrating the union of the now Queen Freya of Essos and King mehmed, Ragnar was given a honour of being the kings fathers in law and ambassador for the realms of Essos and The seven kingdoms Ragnar influence into the legends of story's grew ten folds.

As the night pressed on Ragnar had a moment with mehmed alone.

"Are you prepared to fight this battle Ragnar" Ragnar chuckled "Mehmed obviously I am, I may not be your vassal but I am your new queens father, and in that respect I'm ready for anything".

Mehmed nodded "this battle will be difficult but we will succeed with you on my side we will win anything"

The next morning Ragnar was preparing to leave as he got his stuff ready, suddenly Alister ran in "Ragnar I found purpose!".

Ragnar looked up at his quite cheerful friend "and what is that Alister" Alister spoke finding no time to calm down.

"Ariana has agreed to marry me, we also have king mehmeds blessing, I suppose I should leave after the marriage and settle down with Ariana after the marriage".

Ragnars mood changed and immediately rushed up towards him "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU CANNOT LEAVE, YOU CANNOT LEAVE ME, I LOVE YOU!".

Alister looks at him stunned, "And you're the only one I can trust so you must stay" he lets go of Alister and chuckles "I'm happy that you have found your purpose".

he held Alister's shoulders "While you here no one will hurt you, I will protect you".

Alister smiled "It does not matter where I go" Ragnar let's go looking down for a moment "What matters to me Ragnar is where you're going" Ragnar hugs Alister tight.

Once at the dock Mehmed enters Ragnar's main ship of the iron fleet as the iron fleet, the king's navy and The sea snake once they left port Freya, Ariana and Alister watched them as the battle of Pentos drew closer each day that would pass.