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Chapter 17 - Conquering Essos

Yall might not like this chapter. So if yall have any complaints. Keep em to yourself, because I do not care.

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-Location: Yunkai, Essos- 

-Date: Early 117 AC- 

-POV: Narrator- 

Rhaegar was high in the air staring at the city of Yunkai. After dealing with some rebels in Meereen, he went directly to his next destination. 

Yunkai was beautiful, not as beautiful as Meereen, but it had its own unique charm. Rhaegar told Haedes to dive. 

She did as commanded and dove straight towards Yunkai. Rhaegar spotted some scorpion bolts, and told Haedes to take those out first. 

She encircled the entire city, laying waste to the walls with mounted bolts on them. The once white walls were now charred black and melted. 

Haedes flames were so striking that it could melt stone. Some may say that Balerion the black dread had risen from the dead. 

After finally finishing, Rhaegar landed outside the city gates and waited. Blackfyre was in hand, while he leaned on a resting Haedes. 

Soon enough, the wise master appeared. Most were angry and yelling in High Valyrian. Rhaegar smirk, started walking towards them, which forced them to holt. 

All beside one. 

A beautiful woman walked towards Rhaegar. She had long flowing blackish brown hair, and beautiful gem like eyes. The color of her eyes looked like an Icy grey color. 

If he wasn't in Essos, he'd mistaken her for a stark. 

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"So? Will you all surrender? I'm sure you already know about Meereen. I killed most of the Wise masters. Leaving only their families. Now choose, Life Or Death!" Said Rhaegar. 

The woman before kneeled. 

"I greet you, my emperor." Said the woman. 

"It seems like there are some intelligent people amongst you." Said Rhaegar. 

The woman stood up and walked towards his side. The other wise masters stood their ground. 

"I guess you choose death. Well I hope you meet whatever god you worship. Dracarys." Said Rhaegar as Haedes torched them. 

"Now my lady. How would you like to be queen of this place?" Asked Rhaegar. 

"I promise my emperor, I will not disappoint you." Said the woman. 

"Good, what's your name?" Asked Rhaegar. 

"Nagdela Uknk, my Emperor. I shall do whatever you please. Even warm your bed." Said Nagdela. 

"That won't be necessary. I'm happily married." Said Rhaegar. 

"Being rejected stings, my emperor. Whoever your wife is, must be one beautiful woman." Said Nagdela. 

"The most beautiful." Said Rhaegar. 

"Now, your first orders are to release the slaves. I know you sell bed slaves, but to be honest. You can make them contract their work. Just make sure the get compensated fairly." Said Rhaegar. 

As much as Rhaegar disliked sex work. He knew that most of the slaves wouldn't change their habits. 

The wise master of Yunkai raised these sex slaves to do nothing other than pleasure. This was all they knew. 

So taking that away would do more damage than anything. 

"I'll do that right away, my emperor." Said Nagdela. 

"Why are you following my orders so quickly? Do you not hate me?" Asked Rhaegar. 

"To be honest my emperor. I've started to dislike this line of work. Seeing those girls become nothing but toys to those men had disgusted me. So when you first sent over your envoy's and offered us to join your empire, i agreed. But as you know, they did not." Said Nagdela as she looked at the dead Wise masters. 

"So I started freeing the young girls before they got their first blood. I have some connections in Braavos, so I sent them there." Said Nagdela. 

Rhaegar listened and nodded. Seems like not all of these wise masters enjoy this kind of work. 

"Are there others that share your sympathies?" Asked Rhaegar. 

"There are some. Most of them are lesser masters. So they barely have any influence to make decisions. We've basically made our own faction." Said Nagdela. 

'It seems like there was some type of rebellion forming against the wise masters. That didn't happen in the books. Seems like my birth has caused some butterfly effects.' Thought Rhaegar. 

"I'll be staying for a few nights. Gather your allies and reform the governing body. Slavery shall no longer exist." Said Rhaegar. 

"As you wish, my emperor." Said Nagdela as she bowed. 

-Few Days Later- 

After everything was situated. Rhaegar left Yunkai. He was currently on his way towards Astapor. 

They'd be a bit more annoying to deal with, but he'd be able to make them submit. 

After flying for some hours, Astapor began to come into sight. Rhaegar commanded Haedes to go faster. 

The dragon obeyed and soon picked up speed. But as soon as he got close, a giant bolt flew past Rhaegar and Haedes. 

"It seems like they won't go down without a fight. Let's go." Said Rhaegar as he commanded Haedes to fly faster. 

Haedes, feeling pissed that she was fired at, heeded Rhaegar's command and flew faster. 

Rhaegar unsheathed his sword, and prepared for the next bolt. Another bolt made its way towards them. 

Rhaegar pulled Haedes to the left, avoiding the bolt, but two more came in that direction. 

Rhaegar, knowing that he can't avoid them. Unbuckled his straps, and jumped off of Haedes. 

BOOM!!

BOOM!!

Like a sonic boom, Rhaegar cut through the air like a fighter jet. The two bolts were cut in two, avoiding Haedes all together. 

Rhaegar landed on top of the wall. As he gazed down from the wall, he could see the scorpion bolts. 

They were stationed inside the city, and along the wall. He decided to begin dismantling the bolt along the wall. 

Haedes kept her distance, but made sure to keep an eye on Rhaegar. 

Rhaegar dashed on the top of the wall, killing the men who manned the bolts. Blackfyre cut through them cleanly, leaving no time for them to recover. 

He wanted them dead, and he made sure they'd stay that way. While he cut down these men, he also cut down the scorpion bolts. 

After a few minutes, Rhaegar jumped from the wall and walked towards the wise masters. While walking, he cut down any unsullied that came to stop him. 

Soon enough, Rhaegar made it to the wise masters. They looked at him in fear. But one of the stood out. 

He was pretty tall, lean and had on some linen clothes. He was the only master that didn't show any fear. 

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Rhaegar looked like a demon. Blood covered his body, his hair was dyed red. Blackfyre was the only clean thing on him. 

The blade was so sharp that any blood that was on it, just slides off. 

"You know why i'm here. Obey me or die." Said Rhaegar. 

"Who do you think you are? Coming here and destroying our business. We make a living selling these people." Said one of the masters. 

Rhaegar, not caring, beheaded the man instantly. This scared the other masters. But one of the masters stepped up and had a sword in his hand. 

"My name is Wise Master Shazmek Na Zorr. I challenge you to a duel. If I win, you leave and never come back. If you win, we will submit." Said Shazmak. 

Rhaegar stared at the man and nodded. He was never a man to walk away from a challenge. 

Both men walked towards a more open area. Rhaegar inspected the man, and could see that he was no slouch. 

He was trained, he was a warrior. 

"You're different. Why?" Asked Rhaegar. 

"Unlike those abominations over there. I do not own slaves. I'm more a commander that leads the unsullied. I train with them, I drink with them. They are no different from me. So why should I treat them as such." Said Shazmak. 

Rhaegar smiled a little. It seems like there are even more people who hate living like this. 

"Let's fight, I won't kill you. This kingdom needs a ruler when all this is over." Said Rhaegar. 

He dashed at Shazmak and began his assault. Shazmak obviously couldn't keep up. Rhaegar had the superior technique, and superior physicals. 

Shazmak was outmatched in every way possible. But he still fought. Rhaegar could respect a man who fought knowing he had no chance of winning. 

Rhaegar, not wanting to humiliate the man even further, quickly disarmed him. 

"Do you yield?" Asked Rhaegar.

"I yield." Said Shazmak. 

"Good. Prepare a room for me. I want a bath. In the next coming days, you will

Assemble men or women you trust. They will be your council." Said Rhaegar. 

-Months Later- 

-Location: Skies Of the Narrow Sea- 

It had been 5 moons since Rhaegar had went to Essos. In that time. He conquered his enemies and rebuilt their governments. 

He conquered most of Essos, turning them to his side. He now has millions of men under his command. The Dothraki were a part of that. 

He had flown to Vaes Dothrak, and challenged every Khal. he came out victorious, earning the title, the Silver Khal.

(A/n: This will be shown later, I have to do more research on Dothraki culture and customs.)

After defeating the Khals, Rhaegar took in some Ko's and Bloodriders. His Ko would stay behind and lead the great Khalasar. 

That's what some of his Bloodriders called it. Uniting all of the Khalasars and forming one giant horde. 

His blood riders will sail to Westeros in the coming moons. They insisted on being by his side, so he just gave in. 

Now, he's on his way home. He misses his daughters and his wife. He already knows his father will have some words for him. 

But he didn't care. He was securing his house's future. With so many threats, he needs to have some contingency just in case everything goes wrong. 

Let's hope that doesn't happen. 

To be Continued.