The Stormcloak King - A Rise of the Dark Lords Tale

Chapter 1 - Welcome to Whiterun

THE TWO FOUND WHITERUN STRANGE AND UNLIKE ANY CITY THEY HAD EVER BEEN IN BEFORE. Since discovering that Daenerys was still alive and living in Skyrim, Jon Snow and Arya Stark had travelled to Tamriel in search of her. They found the local Nord population interesting and Jon had killed several bandits and mercenaries along the way who tried to assail them. Arya was shocked to see that many Nord women carried weapons and also served in the military. Jon had told her that the Nord's believed that their honored dead found themselves in a sort of heaven known as Sovngarde. Arya was surprised to learn that the Dovahkiin actually fought and defeated the dragon Alduin there. As they wandered the streets of Whiterun, Arya spotted the silver hair of Daenerys. Jon motioned Arya to flank her from the Cloud District lest should she try to escape.

As Jon walked slowly behind her drawing the dagger but he was stunned to see Daenerys holding the hand of a young boy. Like Daenerys he had silver hair, but his body was that of a Nord. Yet what was disturbing was she bore a massive sword on her back that Jon recognized was forged in Gondor. Despite the fact that Daenerys had a child of her own, Jon needed to end her. With Daenerys alive, her supporters might try to overthrow Bran and that was something he and Arya could not afford. Her son would need to die as well for he represented a threat. Jon was feet away from Daenerys when she noticed movement behind her and she looked at Jon. He could see the surprise and alarm in her face when she recognized her betrayer.

"Talion run! Find your cousin!"

"But mother . . ."

"Do I as I say" Daenerys cried while drawing her weapon and laying the blade on her bicep taking an offensive/defensive stance. "Jon turn and leave. You will not harm my son!"

Drawing Longclaw Jon replied "I cannot allow you and your seed to live Daenerys. While you still draw breath, you have a claim to the throne of Westeros. I cannot permit that."

"You will find I'm not so defenseless Jon" Daenerys said advancing.

Jon Snow was the greatest swordsman in Westeros and one of the finest soldiers in the world. However, he was taken completely by surprise by Daenerys's skill with a blade. She obviously had been training with both the Akaviri and the Dragonborn, but Jon also detected a hint of Kaer Mohren as well. He was caught unprepared for her spin kick which she expertly delivered to his midsection knocking the wind out of him. His guard briefly lowered, Daenerys then smashed her elbow directly into his nose breaking it, Jon's blood exploding all over the former queen of Westeros. Daenerys retreated a few steps, the fight now gathering a few spectators.

"Jon I don't want to fight" Daenerys said lowering her guard "I don't want the throne. All I want is here in Whiterun."

"How is it that you are able to have children Daenerys?"

"The Dragonborn healed the wound you gave me and in the process healed my womb. He also is my husband."

"I have my orders Daenerys" Jon said as Arya joined him drawing Needle. "Careful Arya, her skill with a blade is considerable. She received training from the Akaviri."

"What about the Akaviri" a Nord woman with long flaming red hair asked standing next to Daenerys, an Akaviri katana resting on her shoulders. "Who are you and why are threatening my stepmother?"

"Brianna, this is Jon Snow and Arya Stark."

"You must be Brianna Dovahkiir, Kellian's sister. I was close to your brother."

"You didn't answer my question Snow" Brianna hissed "and Stark your brother didn't even have the courage to challenge Daenerys. Instead he sent the Night Watch commander to kill her in front of her only son" she added pointing the tip of her sword at Arya.

Arya and Jon quickly sized the Nord up. Kellian had told Jon that his sister Brianna was a master swordsman and was an expert in close quarters combat. Jon also knew that the Akaviri were legendary fighters dating back to the days when Akatosh was alive. They were professional dragon slayers after all.

"You don't frighten me Akaviri" Arya said confidently raising her blade "are we going to talk or are we going to end the filthy Targaryen?"

Before Jon react Brianna moved in on Arya with astonishing speed. Arya had little time to react to Akaviri Knight's attack and barely parried the lightning fast slash. Jon was also forced to retreat as Daenerys pressed her attack. As Daenerys and Jon fought, he could see Arya lose her fight to Brianna as she disarmed her. Arya fell to the ground paralyzed with fear believing the Nord would kill her. Akaviri were not known for showing mercy. Jon found himself fighting for his life as Daenerys battered his defense down.

"One last chance Jon" Daenerys offered "leave Tamriel and never come back. Tell Bran that you killed me."

"You still have too many supporters Daenerys. I can't risk it" he answered raising his sword.

"Enough" a wave a telekinetic power struck Jon knocking Longclaw out of his hands. Jon looked at the newcomer, a powerfully built Nord who resembled Kellian. This must be the Dragonborn Jon thought to himself. "How dare Bran Stark make an attempt on my wife! Did he not believe that if you succeeded he would invite war upon Westeros?"

The Dragonborn picked up Longclaw and examined the sword "this is a fine blade. The construction excellent. A shame you were going to use it as an assassin. You want to kill someone, next time perform the Black Sacrament" the Dragonborn handed Longclaw back to Jon much to his surprise. "My wife has no interest in the throne of Westeros and has no intention of returning. You can tell your king that he doesn't need to worry. Brianna, give Arya her weapon back."

Jon returned Longclaw back to its scabbard much to Arya's disgust. Arya accepted her sword back and started to ready for combat again, but Jon shook his head no and mouthed Dragonborn. Even in Westeros they knew of the Dovahkiin's powers. Arya knew that they were no match for the Dragonborn of Skyrim.

"Come let us speak in the Bannered Mare. I'll buy you food and drink and we can discuss how you tell your king that Daenerys poses no threat to Westeros" the Dragonborn offered.

Jon and Arya thought about it for moment and agreed to the Dragonborn's offer. Jon began wiping the blood from his broken nose. The Dovahkiin raised his hand and used his restoration magic to repair the damage that Daenerys inflicted.

"Thank you" Jon said.

"You're welcome."

"I detected the fighting style of Kaer Mohren when Daenerys and I crossed swords. Did she train with Witcher's" Jon asked.

"Geralt of Rivia is a personal friend of my husband. They've fought together several times including at Black Rock" Daenerys told Jon.

"We'll talk more in the Bannered Mare. Let us hurry before the guards decide to arrest you for attempted murder. By the way, welcome to Whiterun" the Dragonborn said with a smile.