𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 ( 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. )

chapter six.

( ACT I; sleeping dragon )
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chapter 6: a crown for a king.

DAENERYS' hands gripped the slippery, carnal heart of a stallion, her teeth sinking into the muscle despite the undeniable urge to vomit everything she'd already consumed. The still warm blood tastes metallic on her tongue as she continues to chew and chew. As she concentrates on not expelling the contents of her stomach, her violet eyes graze over the crowd of prospecting Dothraki insuring that she is a capable Khaleesi for Drogo, and a proper mother for his heir.

She continues to look at the olive toned faces, hoping that eventually they'll land on a pale one. She hopes she'll see Vaegon among them, watching her in support. He isn't there, she soon realizes. She shouldn't have expected so. Not after their last encounter.

For a moment she pauses, her insides churning as she feels as if she is going to vomit what part of the heart she has managed to consume. She begins imagining vomiting, which only worsens her urge to stop. To deaden the urge, her eyes dart around, managing to land on Drogo who watches hopefully that she be able to keep it down. Luckily, she manages to shove the last piece in. The tent is quiet as all wait to see if she can withhold it. Her mouth is closed as she chews, breathing solely through her nose in long heavy breaths. Once she is able to, she swallows what is left of it.

After a long spell, a crone of the Dosh Khaleen rises, declaring in Dothraki that Daenerys and Drogo's son will be the 'stallion that mounts the world'. Daenerys rises to her feet, declaring that their son shall be named Rhaego, after her deceased brother. Her eyes scan the crowd of cheering Dothraki, until they land on Viserys. He stands near the back, his still visibly wounded face unimpressed with her decisions.

For a moment, she feels as if she has won. She feels a sense of strength return to her. She vows to herself that she will no longer be bullied by her brother. She vows to take a stand.

Daenerys is unaware of Vaegon entering the large tent once Drogo comes to lift her on his shoulder. Where Vaegon stands, he watches as the Dothraki cheer a name, 'Rhaego', he soon realizes has to be the name of Daenerys' child. He watches the way that the Dothraki cheer gleefully for her and her impending child, the way they look to her. It is then that he realizes they love her, and she loves them.
Vaegon sees her as the queen she is, loved and adored. He remembers then that she is not his queen, but Drogo's. He scowls as he watches.

The day proceeds on with celebration of the prophecy that was becoming true. Feasting, drinking, carnal pleasure and much more carry out among the city. In the tent of the Dosh Khaleen, where Daenerys originally ate the stallions heart, Daenerys carries on with Drogo his blood riders.

Sitting alone near the exit, Ser Jorah watches. Everything is peaceful for the time being, until he notices Viserys drunkenly stand from where he was sitting. The knight watches the Targaryen stumble about, until he exits the tent. Feeling a sense of suspicion, the knight follows.