The tail of the red comet streaked across the night sky, like a blood-red wound on the deep firmament. It was entirely red, and its long tail almost illuminated half the sky.
The red comet will last for a long time, and everyone in the known world will notice this celestial phenomenon and offer their own interpretations.
Near the collapsed bonfire in the courtyard of the Myrish Magisters' residence, three small dragons frolicked, exhaling wisps of white smoke from their nostrils.
After the Black Dragon breathed fire, the other magic dragons also roared.
"It seems the formula still works," Gendry thought, "only death can buy life."
The blood of kings (Viserys, Khal Drogo), the blood of a fetus (Viserys's Child), and presumably the blood of a sage, meaning a witch was likely dead as well. There was also a woman who loved Viserys.
"Viserys was destined to die, but it's better that he died by suicide, saving Dany from the infamy of being a kinslayer." Gendry could only say it was fate; he had wanted to spare Viserys, but the Beggar King was obsessed with the crown, and his mind was never quite normal.
"red comet, magic dragons." Qyburn rubbed his eyes, unable to suppress his inner excitement. Magic dragons, living magic dragons. Magic dragons are the most mysterious magical creations, incomparable to magic enthusiasts. Seeing a dragon brings joy.
The red comet appeared, then the magic dragons hatched. The red comet and the magic dragons were closely related. Qyburn predicted a possibility: his magical research seemed to have a chance of success.
The black and red magic dragon jumped from Gendry's neck to his shoulder, and Gendry carefully placed the small dragon in his palm.
The small dragon was shiny black all over, with crimson stripes interspersed on its black scales, echoing the color of its wings and horns, and its eyes were deep red like charcoal. Magic dragons usually have more than two colors.
"I was right about him after all. The Commander-in-Chief will possess the destiny of this era." Qyburn looked at the magic dragon in Gendry's hand. The magic dragon chose Gendry, so he would become the first Child of House Baratheon to ride a magic dragon, even if he was a bastard.
Gendry gazed at the magical creation, the most wondrous species in the world. The Black Dragon was the largest and most aggressive of the three small dragons. He could ride a magic dragon; this was the confidence to start anew.
When the small dragon spread its wings, they were three times its body length, each wing a translucent, delicate panel, colorful and tightly grown between long, thin bones. If one looked closely, one would find that the young dragon's body was primarily composed of its neck, tail, and wings.
"My Lord, that is Balerion. He has been reborn," the Unsullied shouted, looking at the Black Dragon. Even the Free Cities or the Dothraki had heard the story of the black death.
The green one and the platinum one accompanied Daenerys. Daenerys had never seen such beautiful and strange creatures. How she wished her brother could have seen them, but alas, it was too late. She was the last Targaryen.
Dany nestled in Gendry's embrace, and the three dragons also intertwined. The largest and fiercest Black Dragon chose a good spot, and the other two small dragons dared not challenge him.
"They just hatched," Qyburn said softly, "a swing of a longsword or scimitar would take their lives. And many people will come to steal dragons. dragon eggs are more valuable than gold and jewels, and living dragons are priceless treasures. There are only three in the whole world, Your Highness, Princess. Anyone who sees them will drool."
"They are Gendry's and mine. As long as we are alive, no one will take them," Dany said. Born of her faith and tragedy, born of Gendry's courage and strength. They came into the world through the battle of her fiancé Gendry, the death of Khal Drogo, and the deaths of Viserys, Viserys's unborn son, and Viserys's wife.
"No, Dany," Gendry squeezed Daenerys's hand.
"What happened today is not to be spread for now," Gendry said to everyone.
"Yes, Your Highness," the Unsullied, Attendants, and others all replied.
Regardless of gender, Gendry only needed to look into their eyes to know that they would forever be loyal to him, today, tomorrow, and forever, not only because of his prestige and his kindness to them, but also from their heartfelt admiration.
Gendry also trusted their loyalty, but some things cannot be hidden.
After the red comet, the magic tide slowly began, magic strengthened, and some wizards would foresee the appearance of dragons, and they would rush to find them.
[Bloodline: Storms Blood (Activated, Awakening ↑ 60%), True Dragon's Blood (Activated, Awakening ↑ 10%), first men's Blood (Not Activated), Rhoyne River Blood (Not Activated), green hand Blood (Not Activated)]
Gendry felt the stirring of his blood; his strength and physique had increased again, along with his power, speed, agility, alertness, and five senses. Gendry felt that Storms Blood seemed to have reached the mortal limit, and it was now difficult to improve further. Further improvement might involve the roots of Baratheon, the will of the storm god.
"True Dragon's Blood, activated," Gendry joyfully sensed the resurgence of the True Dragon's Blood. He and the Black Dragon had an inexplicable bond and contract. From then on, his family would also become a new House Targaryen.
House Baratheon, by blood, was the closest of the Great Lords to the Targaryens, not only because of rumors of a bastard ancestor, but also because Robert's grandmother was the last Targaryen princess to marry out.
"Prepare some roasted mutton for our dragons," Gendry said.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Seeing the charred meat, the small dragons darted like snakes to snatch it. Dragons, like humans, only eat cooked meat.
"It seems my brother was right, only dragons and humans enjoy cooked food."
"Dany, I think we need to move to another place," Gendry said to Daenerys.
"Mmm," Daenerys nodded. Dany would never allow the small dragons to leave her and Gendry's sight, and only then could the small dragons calm down.
Gendry had already thought of a place. The magic dragons would temporarily stay with them. Once the magic dragons were larger, he would fence off an estate near Wolfs Den city, to be guarded day and night by loyal taxi soldiers and servants.
"Jen, look, they're still smoking," Daenerys said to Gendry. Dany was quite surprised by their smooth scales; dragon scales also emitted heat, which was especially noticeable on cold nights, as if their whole bodies were smoking.
"How magical," Gendry said, looking at the magic dragons. The magic dragons were also very fond of eating. As long as the meat was cooked, the small dragons could eat several times their weight daily, gradually growing stronger.
"Master Qyburn," Gendry called Qyburn forward, "This is the most dangerous time for the small dragons. You need to put in more effort now."
Gendry was not afraid of dragon thieves who relied purely on brute force. More terrifying were the Wights, those mages with an aura of deathly stillness.
"I understand, Your Highness," Qyburn nodded.
"My love, the magic dragons have been reborn, and they should have new names," Dany said.
"Let's call the Black Dragon Balerion. Perhaps the Black Dragon truly is Balerion reborn," Gendry said, stroking Daenerys's hair. Gendry thought about it, and this name was still the most imposing.
Dragon names vary. Some are names of Valyrian deities, like the three founding dragons: Balerion, Vhagar, and Meraxes. Others are based on the dragon's shape and characteristics: Silverwing, Moondancer, Sunfyre, The Glutton.
"The remaining two, I will name after the loved ones taken by the gods. The green one will be called Rhaego, because my brave brother died by the Green Fork. The platinum and white one will be named Viserion. Although Viserys was cruel, weak, and cowardly, he was still my brother. His dragon will fulfill his wishes," Daenerys said.
"Princess, Viserion is fine. But Rhaego..." Qyburn whispered a reminder. "Many people died for your brother back then, and many fought for King Robert. Rhaego will remind people of old hatreds."
"Master is right. Then let's call her Vhagar. I heard Vhagar was also this color? Balerion's companion, the Mother of a Thousand Dragons. I will also bear many Children," Dany said, then kissed her fiancé's face.
"Alright, my little princess, the birthing bed is a more dangerous battlefield. You'll have to wait until you're older," Gendry said gently to Daenerys. While Daenerys was incredibly beautiful, a young girl having children was too dangerous. He didn't have the predilection of horse people; that was pedophilia.
Just like the red Rose and the white Rose, from now on, there would be no more Targaryen, no more Baratheon; he would have a new family.
After the courtyard was tidied up, Gendry escorted Daenerys to her bedchamber. After a mix of joy and sorrow, Daenerys also needed rest, and the two small dragons remained by her side.
Gendry originally wanted the Black Dragon to stay with Dany, but Balerion still preferred to rub against him. Gendry had no choice but to carry Balerion with him.
Gendry and Qyburn walked into the Myrish Magisters' council chamber together. The Handsome Man was also waiting there; only the three of them were present.
"The defenses need to be tighter, and no information must leak out," Gendry instructed Qyburn.
"Your Highness, our forces and soldiers dominate a region, and you have the favor of dragons. Perhaps, I think it's time for us to advance to Westeros," The Handsome Man said.
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