297AC Pentos, Essos
Around midnight a pair of pale eyelids part revealing two bright lilac eyes. The owner of which slowly moves around in bed. A sweet aroma enters his nostrils as does the sound of light breathing. Turning to his left side he finds a beautiful blonde girl grabbing his arm.
" W-where am I?"
He quietly ponders before taking in his new surroundings. Finding himself in a room decorated with countless treasures. One being a large mirror with a decorated gold frame. Staring at his reflection he's shocked to see a recognizable face. Although not the one he was expecting as this one should've belonged to a fictional character. The Last Dragon, Viserys Targaryen.
* This is a really weird dream to have. Although not the worst I've had. Yet why does all feel too real to be just a dream? Could I really be inside Viserys' body, wouldn't that mean I'm inside... Wait! Is this the book or tv show?! Because there is a major difference between the two. Then again I die in both so... Doesn't matter too much. Then again if this truly is real I should come up with a plan to actually survive.*
With this in mind, "Viserys" stepped outside to the rooms spacious balcony. Then leaned on the stone barrier overlooking a beautiful garden. The image resembling that of a prince admiring nature's beauty. While the reality was him scouring his head for everything ASOIAF related.
* If this servant girl is here, that means Daenerys' wedding is a couple of days away. At that time all control I previously held over her will come undone. That's something I must not let pass, specially when the Dothraki hold little value. The only things I need are the dragon eggs and my dear, submissive sister. The first of which must be here somewhere, as for Daenerys she'll do whatever I say. Of course my main problem now is Illyrio, who's greed won't allow him to let us go. So I'll have to take care of him first, thankfully that's a simple task.*
Having settled on his priorities for now, Viserys went back to bed. Taking the beauty laying on the silk white sheets again.
* Might as well enjoy, that fat bastards gift. Not like he'll be able to enjoy her in the near future.*
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The next morning, Viserys asked to visit the city with Daenerys. Suspicious of his intentions, Illyrio spoke with the girl who'd serviced him the night prior. Only agreeing to his request after confirming that he was still active the same. That said he still ordered a group of guards to escort them. Interestingly Viserys welcomed the added protection. After confirming a few more details, Viserys and Daenerys left for the city.
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Later that evening they all safely returned to Illyrio's Manse. Upon which Viserys acted rather joyously, contrary to what Illyrio had predicted. Unable to relive himself of an odd feeling he questioned the guards. Yet according to them nothing out of the ordinary occured. Leaving him at an unnerving dead end that haunted him throughout the night. Only finding solace in the fact that he'd get rid of both of them after selling off Daenerys.
Strangely the next day, Viserys again requested to go to the city. Stating that they hadn't been able to properly scour the city. Illyrio again voiced his displeasure but agreed with the same condition as last time. Although this time he ordered the guards to pay very close attention to Viserys. Short there after they left for the city again.
Then just like the day before Illyrio questioned all of the guards. Received the same answers, which deeply tormented him. How else could he feel when he just knew something was happening. Yet found absolutely no trace of evidence that proved his suspicions.
The fallowing day, the same three step cycle occured. Viserys asked to visit the city, Illyrio sent guards and questioned them in the afternoon. Ending the exact same way as the two previous days had with nothing being reported. Causing him to preemptively inform Viserys that he wouldn't be allowed to go to the city the next day. Only to have the would-be Prince smugly nod and accept the rejection. Infuriating Illyrio to no end, forced into accepting the meaningless victory.
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The day for them to ride out towards Khal Drogo's manse had finally arrived. During the days leading up to this trip, Viserys had taken another visit to the city. To the annoyance of Illyrio who never found out what he did on his visits. At least nothing had come of them and soon the pair would be gone. For now he patiently waited for Daenerys to get prepared. Doing so inside his private study, before hearing a knock.
" What is it?"
He loudly demanded as he retrieved three large petrified eggs from a safe.
" It's me, could I speak with you for a brief moment?"
The rough yet eloquent voice of Viserys entered the study. Slightly startling the man widely known as the CheeseMonger.
" Come in."
Seeing as the deal was practically over, Illyrio felt awfully confident. To the point of unlocking the door and welcoming Viserys inside. Normally his paranoia wouldn't allow him to invite someone inside his private study. Specially when he was alone, he'd come to distrust everybody. However, no matter how paranoid he was in his eyes victory was his. At least that's what he thought until Viserys stepped inside and locked the door behind him.
" What are you doing?"
Illyrio angrily asked, instinctively stepping back. While Viserys calmly stood in front of him with a wicked grin.
" Nothing much, I just wanted to have a private talk with you that's all."
A familiar sense of uneasiness crept up on Illyrio who demanded Viserys to leave.
" I don't know what sort of joke this is, but you better unlock the door and leave. Or else!"
Unafraid of the fat man's threat Viserys openly challenged him.
" Hmm, or else what. You'll cry out for your guards? Do it. Call them over. I'll wait."
Having had enough of whatever this was, Illyrio shouted for his guards.
" Guards! Guards! Come take this unruly guest out of my-"
Illyrio's voice was then drowned out by countless screams that resounded throughout the entire manse. He then looked out of his window to immediately see a pitch black cloud of smoke.
" W-what's happening? Where are my guards! where is that smoke coming from?! What did you do?!"
He hysterically yelled at Viserys who's grin turned into a smug smile.
" My dear Lord Mopatis, one question at a time please. You're guards are currently indisposed due to the special ingredient I had added to their meal. As for the smoke I believe it's that garden you've kept locked away bursting into flames."
Listening to his words Illyrio's mind went completely blank. Only managing to stutter out the following response.
" B-but how?"
" Quite easy actually, you were so preoccupied with what I was doing you never doubted my dear little sister. Well let's end this shall we, I have places to be and other people to kill."
Delivering this final line, Viserys unlocked the door revealing three armed men. Who confidently stood over the corpses of several guards. All wearing armor with the crest of the Prince of Pentos on their chests.
" Y-you, sold me out to that vengeful woman! So that's how... Very cunning of you. However, know this Beggar King I will have my revenge!"
Even as he was dragged away by those armed individuals Illyrio screamed out threats to Viserys. Who recalled the messages he'd exchanged with his scorned ex-wife and brushed them off.
" I highly doubt that."
Of the three armed men, one stayed behind to speak with Viserys.
" As promised for your cooperation in capturing Illyrio Mopatis. My lord has ordered me to hand over these to you and grants you free passage to Braavos."
Viserys quickly received two amethysts which he quickly put away. After which he thanked the man who followed after his companions.
" Please pass on my gratitude to the Prince."
He then picked up the three dragon eggs and stuffed them in a large sack he'd prepared.
" Step one, complete."
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With the guards unable to fight and a fire blazing in the garden. The entire manse was in chaos, thankfully for Daenerys she'd locked herself in her room. Just like Viserys had ordered her to do the night prior. Something she was glad she did as screams could be heard all around. The work of the prince's men dealing with Illyrio's guards.
Then as everything became eerily quiet, three loud knocks struck her door. Scared of what awaited outside, Daenerys hid behind her bed. After a few seconds went by she heard the voice of her brother coming from the other side.
" Daenerys, it's me open the door."
Hearing him, she jumped up and ran to open the door for him. Yet instead of hiding with her, he dragged her out if her room. As they made their way out of the chaotic mess that was the manse. Viserys fashioned an amethyst bracelet from materials laying around which he gave to Daenerys.
" Here wear this, and by absolutely no means must you take it off. Do you understand?"
He loudly ordered, as she hastily wrapped the bracelet around her thin wrist. Looking over at her brother, she saw that he did the same. After which his hair turned a deep black and his eyes brown. Surprised by his appearance she gasped and almost tripped. Thankfully Viserys caught a hold.of her and kept her from falling.
" What are you doing? Pay attention where you walk. Now hurry up we have to leave this place."
Escaping from the manse proved easy as the prince's men cleared the majority of the guards. So there wasn't anyone guarding the gates to the manse allowing them to leave.
" Step two, complete."
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Fleeing from Illyrio's now ruined manse, Viserys didn't stop running until they were on the other side of the city. By then Daenerys could barely stand much less run. So they stopped at an Inn to rest and for things to settle down. Luckily the Prince was only concerned with capturing Illyrio. Allowing Viserys to sneak out a few treasures he went out to sell to earn them a little bit of money.
Upon his return he rented out a room for the both of them at the inn. Going upstairs to said room, Viserys made sure that no one followed after them. Then once inside he locked the door before placing some furniture against it as well. His paranoia not lost on his sister who had dozen of unanswered questions. The first, why they looked nothing like they did before.
" Brother, why do we look different now? Is this magic?"
An almost cowering Daenerys asked, while Viserys decided that showing her would be easier. So he made sure that she was looking at him as he removed his amethyst bracelet. Which reverted him back to his original appearance. Witnessing this Daenerys was in absolute wonder of the bracelet he'd given her. She too then removed her bracelet before running to a mirror to see the effects.
" This is amazing! Where did you get these brother?"
Trying to be as truthful to his sister, Viserys explained his plan to her. Although he did leave out a few of the more sensitive details to protect her innocence. Something she was forced to give up do to his former self.
" So that lady you had me exchange notes with in the city was Illyrio's ex-wife?"
" Yes, you see she was betrayed by him years ago and wanted to warn us of his deceitful nature. However, he soon became suspicious of me, that's why I had you meet with her. In those notes we agreed to work together to bring him to justice. In exchange for our cooperation I asked for these two Glamours and free passage to Braavos."
Viserys' last sentence immediately made Daenerys eyes dimmed. The reason being the wave of painful memories Braavos awoke in her. Seeing that she was against the idea, Viserys explained his plan further.
" Dany, I'm well aware of your feelings towards Braavos aren't pleasant. So don't worry we won't be staying here for an extended period of time."
Daenerys' meekly looked at her brother who gently patted her head as he spoke those comforting words to her. It was the first time in a very long time that she truly felt comforted by him.
" Are you really my brother?"
The change in Viserys hadn't gone over her head it was just that she didn't want to admit it. However, the person standing in front of her right now felt completely alien to her.
" Maybe I've been too nice to you recently dear sister that you've forgotten how cruel I can be. Or maybe you're trying to wake the dragon, hmm?"
Hearing that familiar threatening line of his Daenerys Instinctively flinched.