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The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 92

Kingsguard of a new era

Jon POV

It has not been a week since my wedding with Margaery, and the capital city of Westeros has entered another festival—a tourney to choose new Kingsguard. It was almost a more significant event than my wedding. At first, it was meant to be scheduled just after my wedding, but too many wanted to attend that we had to postpone it for a week.

It hasn’t been long since lord Edmure Tully disappeared with Ser Patrek Mallister, but it felt like an ...

Blood waters (Chapter 3)

Chapter 3

Eye for a soup

Today was an ordinary Friday in the first month of June. It was also the birthday of Utakata. From today onward, he would be five. It meant nothing to anyone else and even less to Utakata. It was just another day. That was also his birthday. He ate, studied, ate, trained, and slept as usual. And now, today is Saturday.

There were no days off in the Village of Hidden Mist Academy. Months of training and studying can make some people irritable, especia...

Blood waters (Chapter 2)

Chapter 2

Endure

The most brutal lessons in the academy were the taijutsu. It would happen only once a week for the new students, at least for now. Utakata quickly grasped the ideology of Mist’s standard taijutsu. It was brutal and offensive. Aside from basic blocking, the instructor didn’t teach anything else on defense. To them, the best defense is an offense.

The instructor told them to aim for vital body parts—eyes, neck, kidneys, heart, and so on. Once the introdu...

Blood waters (Chapter 1)

Chapter 1

Failure is not accepted

As the sun rose, so were the children forced to leave their beds by an instructor and raise. The instructor rang a bell as he walked inside the dormitory. Utakata rose without a complaint, even if he still had heavy eyelids. He grimaced at the light and cold floor under his bare feet. So, he dressed fast and looked around, seeing other kids barely managing to get up so early.

A stern instructor was waiting for them. Utakata could feel that t...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 71)

The Kraken and the Dragon

Theon POV

It took more time than I thought to prepare for tonight. Building siege weapons was time-consuming. But it was fine. Now Unsullied can siege the main gates distracting most of Meereen’s guards. While my fleet blocked the harbor, denying any external support they might get.

The blockade would weaken them over time. At least, that is what most will think. It will make us look like we are preparing for a prolonged siege. The Great Masters w...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 39

Chapter 39

“Did you hear that?” Kiba asked, throwing the unconscious bodies of shinobi from Village Hidden in the Rain.

“It is from the same direction where we heard the explosion,” Hinata added, looking around them to ensure no one was trying to ambush them.

Shino, with his other two teammates, looked in the direction where they heard the ear-piercing roar. Shino looked at the heaven scroll they got from the team under their feet. They needed an earth scroll, and no...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 91

With the last breath of the bear

Daenerys POV

The clashing of steel and screams of pain dwindled as the night got darker. It was infuriating to stay in my room and not know what happened behind those doors. Only Ser Selmy Barristan and Missandei were with me, keeping me company. I could only pace around the room and wait for the battle to end.

The silence only unnerved me more. I felt like someone would burst through the doors soon, an enemy or an ally. I didn’t know. That...

Blood waters (Prologue)

Prologue

Start of new life

Life of an orphan was already quite challenging, especially during the war. Children with no potential for shinobi arts were mainly ignored and left to survive alone. Of course, some orphanages gave a roof and food, even if it wasn’t enough for growing children, but that was what the Village Hidden in the Mist would provide for orphans.

Children who had shown talent and potential for shinobi arts were taken off better. Yet their fate might be eve...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 70)

Of lies and truths

Theon POV

I recognize the man who tried to kill me. It’s the Titan’s bastard, Mero. I wish the wizard didn’t crush his neck, as I wanted to do that. Was it out of revenge that he targeted me, or was there something more? Once the wizard helped to free my leg, I checked the dead body first. I didn’t find much apart from a few gold coins.

I was glad that no men of mine saw it. It was pretty humiliating how I became so defenseless. Even if it was an a...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 38

Chapter 38

Sasuke could see that Naruto was tired. He didn’t know what kind of chakra he used that burned red, but it exhausted him. At least they managed to escape, and the explosions from that direction indicated that someone else faced the man. Probably one of the proctors noticed that the man wasn’t a genin and had infiltrated the chunin exams.

“Sasuke, Naruto,” Sasuke almost threw his kunai at the voice but managed to stop. “You are all right?”

“We are fin...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 90

The last of the Krakens

Asha POV

It was hard to look at Theon. I wanted to trust in my brother, but I couldn’t. I didn’t know him, so I could only keep him locked in my ship. Every time I visit him, I see him hate me more and more. It came to now when he won’t even talk to me anymore. I wanted to let him go as he asked, but I couldn’t risk it.

Euron was too dangerous. If he finds Theon, I shudder at what he would do to him. But soon we will deal with him. And then we...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 69)

Of princes and shit

Theon POV

The walls of Meereen were tall and sturdy, unlike the unkept walls of Astapor and Yunkai. At first glance, there weren’t any weaknesses to take advantage of. But I saw what most didn’t. I saw the men on the walls. They were numerous, as expected from a city as massive as Meereen. It was probably twice as big as King’s Landing. But it suffered from one crucial thing.

Their command needed to be improved. Even with thousands of men standing o...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 37

Chapter 37

Kakashi, Asuma, and Kaen sat in a lodge area as the first exam was conducted. Mostly Asuma talked about his team, while Kakashi and Kaen kept silent for most time. Kaen only was here to wait for the end of the exam. Kakashi was reading, barely listening to Asuma. Asuma continued to talk, not bothered that no one was listening.

“Aren’t you worried about your genin?” Asuma suddenly asked. “They are quite unlucky this year as they have Ibiki Morino for their first ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 89

The Dragons, the Kraken, and the Fish

Edmure POV

“It is enough for today, Edmure.”

Five simple words that all it took for him to drain me of my courage and strength. Everything started to spin around me. I could feel the rocking like I was back on that damn ship. My face began to burn in pain. I felt the countless cuts on my body. It was hard to breathe as I felt like I was drowning. I loosened my grip on my sword as I thought my fingers convulsed in pain.

I was ba...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 68)

Prince Frog

Quentyn POV

To say that Theon Greyjoy wasn’t intimidating was like saying you didn’t fear death. There was a reason he was called the Black King. To stay close to him was nerve-wracking; everything in my body screamed not to move. If you flee, you will die. If you fight, you will die even more horribly.

Only someone like my uncle, Oberyn, the Red Viper, could speak and act freely around Theon Greyjoy. But even then, it didn’t fill me with much confidence. I...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 36

Chapter 36

Today was the day of the start of the Chunin Exams. And it seemed that Kaen’s students understood that, too, from the looks of their faces. They weren’t nervous, but worry was all over the place. Hinata was panicking, Kiba was louder than usual, and Shino didn’t show any emotion, even if only a tiny portion of his face was visible.

“You don’t need to worry too much,” Kaen told his team. “Do your best, and if you fail, it was only because I failed you. If y...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 88

Plans of a Madman

Edmure POV

Seeing a portion of the city burning, I realized I made a big mistake. I shouldn‘t have thought of Euron as I thought of everyone else. He wasn‘t a man of reason. He didn‘t care about anyone but himself. He didn‘t care about Daenerys or ruling. All he wanted was dragons. To achieve his goal, he needed everyone distracted. And I have given chaos he needed to accomplish it.

Euron waited for an opportunity, and I indirectly gave it to him. T...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 67)

Yunkai‘s surrender

Theon POV

To say I was surprised by the blue-haired man would be an understatement. It was two unsullied who brought him to us. While Dany, the wizard, the bear, and Grey Worm discussed tactics, Strong Belwas stood nearby, bored. The Viper and his nephew mostly listened. I still didn‘t see where his daughters were, as they kept their distance since Astapor.

“Khaleesi,” The man cried out. “I bring you gifts and glad tidings. The Stromcrows are you...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 35

Chapter 35

Kaen looked at Sasuke practicing his shuriken throwing. The moving logs were covered in steel, with countless shuriken stuck on them. It wasn’t even training anymore. Throwing shuriken was like breathing to Sasuke. Kaen could tell something was on Sasuke’s mind. Almost living together over the years and teaching him, he could tell when something bothered Sasuke.

“You know you will have to pick them up,” Kaen said and watched in amusement as realization hit Sasuk...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 87

No mercy

Edmure POV

It was late into the night as we gathered in the dungeons, and Daenerys looked at the captive I captured. He spilled the beans to the Queen as he did to me. He was telling about the hideouts where they gathered. He knew of three, each having about thirty men. So, about a hundred men in total. It was a significant number that managed to smuggle themselves into the city.

“This is a proclamation of war,” Jorah said.

“No, they are only preparing f...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 66)

Armies of Yunkai

Theon POV

So, this was Yunkai. I could be more impressed. It was a big city with tall walls, but that was all. I was looking at it from a distance, and the walls obscured the inside, but I wasn’t impressed. Even the tall walls were grumbling, not receiving any repairs for a long time. The towers looked tilted as if they would fall at any time.

The city wasn’t at war for hundreds of years. Probably because they feared a siege, there stood about four thous...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 34

Chapter 34

Shino was studying the notes his sensei gave him. Kaen-sensei has left him alone, stating he had other things to do. Shino had to acknowledge that fuinjutsu was very interested, even if he hated to admit that the seal that pushed his insects away was the one that got him on this road. Otherwise, he didn‘t believe he would have tried studying it.

Feeling his empty stomach, Shino paused. Training with Kaen-sensei taught him that he should take any opportunity to eat. If...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 86

Blood in the streets

Edmure POV

Soon it will be time for the show. Tyrion monitored Aegon and Golden Company well. The fifty new faces got barracks rooms on the Great Pyramid's lower floors. We needed now for Aegon to strike, and for him to do so, we needed to provide opportunity. While Tyrion worked to get into Aegon‘s good graces, I started to watch Euron‘s ships.

For a moment, my mind was preoccupied with the spider. What was Varys doing? Was he indeed in a coma? Some...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 65)

New ruler of Astapor

Theon POV

The smoke didn‘t disappear the next day after Daenerys showed what her dragons could do. For my crew and me, it was quite a good day. You can say whatever about the Good Masters, but they were damn rich. Now my problem was what I should do with so much gold. I came here to spend it on the Unsullied, but now I had even more gold, and I don‘t think any of the slaver cities would like to welcome me.

While I was trying to think what I should do...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 33

Chapter 33

The Hokage office was cramped, with Jonin standing before the Third Hokage. It has been a couple of months since the mission in the Land of Waves was over. After interrogating Gato and researching, Kaen gathered the information that Gato had ties with the Land of Lightning. It seemed like the Daimyo of the Land of the Lightning tried to get the Land of the Waves through unconventional means.

Kakashi was still glaring at Kaen; if looks could kill, he would be half-dead. ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 85

Enemies closer

Daenerys POV

Rage, I don’t think I ever felt such rage. Only remembering the one hundred and sixty-three children nailed onto mileposts. Just remembering the sight made my blood boil in anger and sorrow. I still see the children in my nights of sleep. Still, after ser Oscar reported his findings to me, I wanted to order ser Barristan and Daario to go and kill Aegon and bring me his head.

“Your Grace, we have more than twenty thousand fighting men, your gra...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 64)

Fire and smoke

Theon POV

Fastening my sword belt on my waist, I took my gloves and covered the scars on my palms from cutting them so many times. If I felt pain, I probably stopped doing so after a second time. Wrapping myself in a raven feather cloak over my black plate armor, I walked out of my ship with my Greycloaks close behind.

“Your grace,” Ser Harras Harlaw was first to greet me. “I do not want to question your motives but wasn’t your goal to buy the Unsullie...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 32

Chapter 32

With their mission accomplished, there wasn’t anything more for Kaen and his team to do. They found and retrieved all the information they needed to put Gato’s business down. Yet instead of leaving, Kaen rounded up his team and sat nearby the bridge, where mist started to rise, surrounding Kakashi, Sasuke, and pinky.

“Kiba, go to the town and beat down all the ruffians that are there,” Kaen ordered, and Kiba gave him a feral smile before running off. “Hinata, ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 84

Angering the Redfish

Edmure POV

With Daenerys’ support, moving inside the Great Pyramid became easier. Not minding the Unsullied, I could leave any time I wanted. I observed the roads that Euron took most of the time, and sometimes, I would watch him from the shadows as he walked through the city. He never was alone, never unarmed.

Getting into his ship would be impossible. His silent crew seemed never to rest, ever watchful. And I noticed quite a few golden company men ar...

What do you want me to write first?

What new story would you like for me to write? I will probably write all of them, but even when I jobless, it is a bit too much to write more for me. The new story would come in mid-late April.