The Targaryen Bastard

From Create Your Own Story

You are the last original follower to go with the Targaryens following Robert Baratheon's rebellion and the King slayer 'Jaime Lannister' slaying of the true king. Before you crossed the Narrow sea with Viserys and Daenerys you swore an oath, to Queen Rhaella the day before she gave birth to Dany, to protect Dany and the Targaryens knowing even then that while Viserys claim to king was true and pure without Daenerys there could be no future Targaryens. It was far from what she wanted, an 8 year old not strong enough to wield a blade and armour swearing that he would fight off anyone and anything that tried to hurt her remaining children.

So you bode your time, doing what Viserys demanded and ordered but never going so far from Daenerys that you couldn't keep a protective eye over her. When Viserys arranged Dany's wedding to Khal Drogo you were the only one brave, or stupid, even to even attempt to talk him out of it reminding him over and over that, 'Princess Daenerys must have her first child a true born Targaryen, my King.' He only spat in reply "Do you wish to wake the DRAGON?!" He was cocksure, ignorant and would do anything he could to reclaim the Seven Kingdoms, it was only his rage that prevented those near enough to hear him from calling him what all of Westeros was calling him 'The Beggar King'.

You forced yourself to stay your hand when Viserys either hit Daenerys or tried to humiliate and control her, treating her as his plaything that has no voice and no say in anything he chose for her. Whenever you got the chance and were sure Viserys would not find out you would help Dany to her feet, clothe her if necessary, feed her and comfort her trying to let her know that while Viserys could one day reclaim the Seven Kingdoms and the true title of King that would in turn announce her as Queen and as a true Queen no one, not even the King can tell her what to do and how to do it. It was a difficult and incredibly dangerous thing to even attempt to do but you managed it over and over, even giving her a few final assuring words on the night of her wedding before Khal Drogo would lie with her.

You were 8 when you fled across the Narrow Sea with Viserys and Dany. Everyday, every chance you got you trained to wield a blade. Starting off small, just like Dany's baby form when you helped her and Viserys onto the last remaining ship thanks to the great storm that had claimed the skies for the month Dany was born and destroyed the Targaryen fleet. You knew you didn't have the strength to lift a proper blade so focused on daggers, bow and arrow, while you built up your strength every morning and every night whenever you got the chance. Though throughout the journey on the Narrow Sea Daenerys needed attending, she was only a baby, and Viserys constantly wanted everyone under him to run about even when there was either no room or nothing to do. But you didn't let that stop you as you continued to train yourself religiously, some of the crew said that only the dragons could stop you from maintaining your self induced harsh training routine. When Viserys overheard one day he slapped you across the cheek and ordered you to stop for a week, so you did, not because he was a dragon but because he was a Targaryen and you served him. Though that along with other incidents made him think he was a dragon, through and through, and only need be angered to become the beast hence his favourite threat. 'Do you want to wake the dragon.' He may have been charismatic but you could see he was pathetic, but forced yourself to stay silent around him for the most part. At the age of 21 you had taught yourself enough to stay alive in a fight, with or without weapons, to shoot down birds or animals while hunting and de-fur them so you could trade and keep at least a little income coming in for Dany if she needed it. You were forced to fight, like a gladiator, for Viserys entertainment and general party trick whenever you all moved location to somewhere new or even when you all were forced to re-visit. At first Viserys hated that you continued to survive and Dany either cried and turned away or left or made sure not to even be near where Viserys might decide to show off your talents. After awhile though even the hateful Viserys came to like you, even if it was only for your abilities, though he never stopped putting you up for another fight.

The worst was at Dany's wedding when she was forced to watch. Viserys had claimed it to be another majestic gift from him to her to wake her most loyal and longest serving slave to fight in her honour against any man of Khal Drogo's choosing. Luckily Drogo didn't like Viserys so pointed to a random warrior in front of him who had just finished riding a slave woman, that was enough to make you hate the man you were paired against. He fought well, for a random, but you were inside his attacking guard and through the other side before he knew what had hit him. He just swung wildly, quickly but wildly, then as he began to tire you switched from a dodging and blocking defence to a swift and piercing attack. With two moves you had him holding his blade above his head while you had your own through his ribs and out the other side. It earned a rough clap from Khal Drogo as he saw a look of total relief on his bride's face and for the first time, subtle clapping from her also. A new man to join Viserys's company as of late also regarded you with a nod of the head, much to Viserys's dismay at his guests paing more attention to you than him. He waited until Viserys had busied himself with conversation a few hours later to come over and talk to you.

"It is a rare thing to see one as young as you fight with such skill. I had thought that the Targaryens had no sworn swords remaining. Tell me, first what is your name and second who trained you?"

"I might ask you the same question. I do not speak to anyone unbeknown to my Queen and King." You reply stiffly showing that you won't be intimidated. It only earns a small laugh before he flourishes a bow and gifts to Dany saying he is honoured to meet the Princess and swears to commit to the Targaryen cause. When Dany askes his name he replies with, 'Ser Jorah Mormont' bows again and returns to your side to continue the discussion.

"So you know my name, might I learn yours now?"

• Stay silent and give him a look of hatred for having addressed Dany as 'Princess' instead of 'Queen'
• Say coldly, "I also do not speak with those who have not earned my trust." before moving to stand behind Dany for the remainder of the evening.
• Reply in kind. "Ser Jorah Mormont, a pleasure. I am Mace Blackfyre and I trained myself with blade and technique."