章 13: Quick twists of fate
The days continued as eventually King's Landing was in sight. All of us went and saw just how filthy this glorious city truly is. We decided to stay for the night and got some rooms for all of us. Robb offered to pay but with my unique ways of making my pockets full of gold. I told him our whole trip would be funded by me and to use the gold he received by his father for things he wanted.
As every place we've stayed, we had to open the casks of ale at a tavern into the night. Apparently news of giants drinking all the booze in town gained the attention of the gold cloaks. The whole situation became awkward and tense once they showed up. From what Alexios could see as he gulped down some wine with his breakfast, over forty gold cloaks had appeared. He stood up and walked over swaying ever slightly catching the head gold cloaks attention.
"What Cha want goldy boy, were just having our morning meal as you can see."
Alexios did not have a high opinion of the gold cloaks purely for the reason of wasted potential. They could be a force to truly be feared pissing off but instead most people saw them as the men that kept the weak in check. Sure if you were in King's landing, they might be intimidating with their numbers but that's the same for anywhere.
The one presumably in charge was a stout man and all Alexios could see was a frog looking back at him. His face just looked to similar to it so he couldn't help but laugh annoying the man when he tried speaking.
"Ahem! I am Janos Slynt, commander of the city watch in King's landing. King Robert Baratheon would like to see you as soon as possible. We are to escort you to the throne room with all due haste."
Robb was now listening and was a little surprised as no one once called him a Stark or lord Stark. Alexios agreed begrudgingly as he and the others were escorted. After arriving, they saw over sixty gold cloaks in the entire room with Robert on the throne with a woman and boy sitting next to him.
"Care to explain you business in King's Landing?" The loud voice of Robert howled outward towards them.
"I am Alexios Dragen with Robb Stark on a journey to see the different lands of Westeros. We were only stopping for the night before heading on our way to the Stormlands. I swear we meant no ill will if that is what you thought my king."
When Robert heard Alexios's words he almost wanted to call him deceitful since he would never believe the boy of 15 years was this giant man in front of him. He looked at Robb and indeed saw similarities in him to his friend.
"Boy...is what he speaks true?" "Yes my king, This is Alexios, son of Garth Dragen. We agreed to venture out and see how the lands differ so much." Robert told the two to stay as his guests till he received word from Winterfell. In the meantime they spent the time training, drinking, joking and getting to know king Robert.
He was a boisterous man who loved his drink and loved having a good time. More then once was he trying to push women onto Robb and Alexios. They were surprised as to how lax he was considering he still sent the raven meaning he didn't believe them fully.
A few days passed and news came as Robert told them they are free to go on there way. He also asked Alexios before he left if he had any spare valyrian steel he could buy.
Alexios told him he only to his personal guard and thus it stays in the house Dragen after they depart. Robert was upset but didn't think it was worth it to just order him to give it to him. The group quickly left King's Landing following that. As they were leaving, they found out a ship was leaving for Dorne and it would cut travel time. They took a vote and it was decided by a large margin that they would take the ship to Dorne instead of the Stormlands.
On the ship, Robb was more than just a little unsteady. The group couldn't help but chuckle at his misery. the trip was pleasant and nothing happened. Other than the occasional pirate warning which never happened. Dorne was for a simpler term, beautiful in many aspects.
Though what awaited them was very unexpected to say the least. Prince Oberyn was at the port with three woman all dress lavishly. William and Garold were acting like dogs expecting a bone as soon as they saw what came for they're arrival. Alexios shut them up quickly as he wasn't stupid enough to think this wasn't suspicious at all. "Hello young wolf! I welcome you to the sands of Dorne! We have many delicious experiences you can savor while here."
Oberyn said while emphasizing delicious to which made Alexios's mind start to turn more. "Hello Prince Oberyn Martell, I would hope you do not call me that title again. To what do I owe the pleasure?" "Aww youth, so prime and full of life, yet so impatient never savoring the flavor first. I simply wish to invite my company along your stay in dorne with a few of my servants."
Alexios's mind stopped as he couldn't believe what his mind was trying to tell him, one of two scenarios. So he stepped forward introducing himself before Robb could speak. "Prince Oberyn Martell, my name is Alexios Dragen, I would hope you wouldn't try to get into my Lord's head with your flowery words."
Oberyn's face lost its mask only for a second before recovering with a smile.
"Alexios Dragen, I cant say I've heard much about your house. Does all of Stark's vassals talk for them I wonder?" "I am simply giving advice before trying to lie with a wolf, it is best to make sure it wont bite you first." Oberyn grew stiff and looked at Alexios inquisitively. The area grew silent as Robb didn't wish to speak anymore.
The two were staring, more like glaring at one another. Oberyn finally smiled and sighed. "It would seem not all rumors about the northmen are true, haha!" "The same can be said about the dornishmen, haha!" The tense atmosphere dissipated as the two were laughing.
The women next to Oberyn shuffled uncomfortably. "Aww yes, let us be on our way. their is much to see before you go." Reana went next to Alexios and whispered into his ear to which he nodded. Robb looked at Alexios and showed 1 finger up then two to which Alexios replied quickly with two fingers up.
Most of the day was spent just walking to much of the group's dissatisfaction. Oberyn brought them some drinks and offered entertainment in the form of a spar. it would be some of the group against some of the people Oberyn brought. The three women would participate and two others both men. Alexios took volunteers to which William, Toros, Reana, one of Robb's men and one of Alexios's soldiers joined.
As one of Oberyn servants got ready, Toros made his way to the circled area they would spar. Everyone knew not to use magic in front of people carelessly. So this would be good practice at just his martial skills. He was given a blunt great axe much to his dismay. The servant came back and was a young beautiful woman with a leather armor on and she wielded a spear in her hands.
The matched start soon after that. The spear user held back Toros with her use of the spears reach. When she jabbed forward for the fifth time, Toros grabbed ahold of the spear and pulled hard. The spear user used the force to land two kicks into Toros's chest and face as she back flipped away after. When she looked up, she saw Torow smiling as he threw the spear away with a bloody nose.
She crouched low and watched Toros's movement. Torow swung his axe every which way with great speed as the woman dodged and tried to not get hit. She slid under his legs hitting the back of his knees bringing him down. Just as she was about to get up and slam her foot around on his head, Toros swung around with his axe. He slammed the blunt axe into her with the flat side.
The force alone threw the woman outside the circle dizzy and spitting out a little blood. One of the servant ran over to her but was shocked. Toros ran over and crouched down checking her injuries with a serious look. "You are a good warrior, I underestimated you and I apologize for that. I would like to spar again when you can."
With the words and subtle misdirection, he was able to distract everyone's gaze so Lili could use her light magic for minor healing. It worked but the woman who fought was confused how Toros's words and check up made the pain go away. Her mind in shambles as she didn't understand why it happened. Also that she actually lost and to a giant of a man with strength behind his size.
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