𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 ( 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. )

chapter four.

( ACT III; the dawn of the dragon. )
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chapter four: justice will not be perverted.

THE rage that had become a part of the king that Vaegon had become was making its appearance as the sun reached its zenith. 

Daenerys watched with a tight lip and furrowed brow as her brother stood rigidly before the gathered audience of freed slaves and Mereen citizens. Unsullied remained in a strong line between them and the raised area where the royal personnel stood, protecting against any uproar that might be caused by the events that were soon to follow.

The orders of Vaegon to leave the rebel imprisoned and awaiting trial had been violated by Mossader, who'd taken it into his hands to have the rebel executed. 

Daenerys had listened that morning as Vaegon was informed of the news. A wine pitcher was soon to meet a stone wall in a spectacle of shattering glass and liquid. Vaegon had screamed something fierce, his rage setting her on edge.

Raina stood at Daenerys' side, the same troubled expression on her features. The execution of the rebel was likely to make the relations with the public worse than they had been before. Further complicating the navigation of the state of unrest Mereen was facing. 

Now, Mossador would answer for his transgressions against Vaegon and his orders. He would pay the ultimate price.

Raina had argued to give Mossador a trial as they were going to give the rebel, to stand firm with the ideals of a peace-leaning justice system, but her stance had been quickly overruled by the stance of making an example of the man by Selmy. Daenerys didn't really know what to do herself, knowing that anyone who double crossed Vaegon was asking for a death sentence. So she relented in simply being present for the execution that was moments from taking place.

"This man defied my direct orders of leaving a captive rebel alive to face trial," Vaegon announced in a booming voice that echoed off of the buildings around them. "I do not take such a defiance lightly. Therefore, he will receive the same trial he allowed for the imprisoned rebel. The individual I saw to receive a fair trial."

A pair of Unsullied dragged the struggling Mossador to stand before the waiting crowd, forcing him to his knees. His chest heaved, anxiety riddling his movements as he looked around wildly. Knowing his impending death was nigh. 

"Allow this to be a warning, freed slave or Great Master, not to pervert the justice system that has been instilled."

"Please!" Mossador pleaded where he sat on his knees in the steadfast grip of the two Unsullied. "Please, Your Grace, have mercy!"

The pair of Unsullied, with a wave from Vaegon, were quick to behead the man mid plea. Blood sprayed and the man's head fell to the ground with a wet thud and Daenerys flinched at the suddenness, but forced herself to remain strong in support of Vaegon's decision, no matter how gruesome.