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The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 67

The drowned crown

Edmure POV

It wasn’t my first time in the siege, so I knew what would happen by now. The other islands have reached a standstill, as only the lord castles stood before our victory. I have ordered most men to come to me in taking Pyke and only leave a bare minimum to keep the watch over them. I wanted it to be over as soon as possible.

The men quickly built trebuchets, and finding good rocks wasn’t difficult, so now all left was to break the walls of Pyk...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 42)

Family

Theon POV

Even though I only spent one night in this room, it annoyed me. I could break the door, kill the guard, and leave, but I didn’t because I believed in my sister. While I stayed here, I started planning my future actions. Too bad I didn’t have a map, but from what I knew, there were two castles between Golden Tooth and sunset sea.

If I took those castles, the whole north of the Westerlands would be mine. Fair isle wouldn’t be too hard to take. As much as...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 8

Chapter 8

Kaen woke up with his cat Ash sitting on his head. He groaned in annoyance and shooed Ash away. In a way, Kaen was thankful that Ash woke him up as he was dreaming of another nightmare. Time was running out, one more year until the faithful day was left. The nightmares reminded him of it well.

Kaen poured water into one bowl and put canned cat food in another. Kaen listened to Yugao and bought cat food for Ash, even if Ash only liked the wet cat food in cans. It was pret...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 66

Return of the Redfish

Edmure POV

The wind ruffled my hair as I ate an orange. Hundreds of ships surrounded my own. Well, it was lord Paxter’s ship, but mostly my men were on board. The weather was excellent, the sun warmed me, and the wind was refreshing, yet I was tense. The Iron Islands aren’t far away, and I predict that before we reach them, we will be intercepted.

“You are worrying again, Edmure,” Patrek said next to me.

“I am not. I am anticipating.”<...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 41)

Welcome home

Theon POV

Staying in the room, locked up, wasn’t my style in the end. Before the night fell, I took out my journal and ripped a page out. Taking a quill and ink from my bag, I started to write. Father thought he could cage me, but he was wrong if he thought I couldn’t do anything.

After writing what I wanted, I folded the paper and laid it on the table. Afterward, I sat on my bed and closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes again, I was on the ship I had arrive...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 7

Chapter 7

The Osen was a gift from the gods. Kaen almost melted into the hot water. It was just that relaxing and pleasurable. It was the most optimal place to rest. He wouldn’t have survived the past year without Osen since he decided to train with weights. Every day his muscles were strained to the point where he couldn’t sleep.

Music would improve his experience, as he was tired of listening to Kakashi Hatake giggling like a schoolgirl. Kaen didn’t understand what Kakashi...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 6

Chapter 6

Kaen did his taijutsu katas on the running water. After spending the whole morning reporting about his encounter with the intruder, the exercise was refreshing to him. He had copied dozen taijutsu types over the years and still had a long way to go until he mastered them. But the fight with the intruder last night gave him first-hand experience using his taijutsu.

Kaen determined where he lacked from that brief fight, and now he could perfect his taijutsu even more. Stil...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 65

Set sails

Edmure POV

Twenty warships were all that was left of the Lannister fleet. Even after seizing three dozen merchant ships, it was not nearly enough to do anything. I could do nothing but wait for the Redwyne fleet to arrive at Lannisport. Seagard and the North have about a hundred warships combined, and with two hundred warships of the Redwyne fleet, it should be enough to take on the Iron Islands.

I wanted to be done with them fast. The winter was coming, and some e...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 40)

Home sweet home

Theon POV

I liked the feeling of the wind touching my skin. Now I understand why people enjoy sailing so much. Standing on the lookout post on top of the sail and letting the wind push through me felt like I was flying. If I am not careful, I might get addicted to it. Too bad the ship was taking me to my father’s castle.

A huge part of me wants to sail south and then to the east, but every time I see the urn with my friend’s ashes, I feel unimaginable ang...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 5

Chapter 5

It has been a year since I graduated, huh? Kaen thought as he walked through the village. It has been a year since he joined Konoha military police force. Konoha didn’t change much since a year ago. But the Uchiha clan did. Kaen could feel the tension increasing among the Uchiha clan members each day.

Three more years Kaen had left. There was nothing he could do to change the tide, maybe if he were reborn five years earlier, but it was a what-if scenario, and Kaen didn...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 4

Chapter 4

Four arrows thunked into a pine tree. It was still too slow, Kaen thought. It has been three years since the Kyubi attack. Kaen was nine years old, and many expected him to graduate from the academy this year. But Kaen was doubtful if he was ready, his primary weapon was a bow, and he didn’t think his arrows would hit anyone else but just graduated genin.

“You know, the elders won’t be happy with you having a bow as your primary weapon,” Shisui said as he dodged ...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 3

Chapter 3

After a year since Kaen obtained his Sharingan, he learned all D-rank seals he could find. He liked the chakra-draining seal the most but only had a chance to use it against Shisui. It wasn’t hard to memorize the seals with his Sharingan, but learning calligraphy was challenging and time-consuming.

The best time to practice his calligraphy was in the academy, and sensei only thought that he took notes, so his seals were kept secret. Even today, Kaen sat at the academy ...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 2

Chapter 2

After the village was mostly rebuilt, the academy was reopened once again. Kaen was happy that he had a place to study, even if he didn’t learn what the academy wanted. To not waste time, he started to study seals in the academy. They were basic seals that the academy’s library could provide.

For now, his schedule was to exercise in the morning, attend the academy, and study seals and other jutsu. After the academy, he would do chakra control exercises. Kaen wanted t...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 1

Chapter 1

It was a hectic life in the past few weeks, especially for an Uchiha. It was already evident through the reactions of some clan elders that the leadership of Konoha started to mistrust the Uchiha clan. While Kaen mostly didn’t care about his clan or the village higher-ups, he still watched the ongoing politics closely but secretly.

While most civilians and low-ranking shinobi assumed the Kyubi attack was a natural occurrence as it had historically attacked human settle...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) prologue

Prologue

On the outskirts of the village, a six-year-old boy sat on a tall tree and watched the bustling village. Even when it was getting dark, the village was full of people. Streets were filled with all kinds of shops. Laughter and excitement were spilling out of the village, hidden in the leaves.

Today was the tenth of October, there wasn’t anything special on this day, yet it felt like a festival was happening. It was like that every day since the third shinobi war ended. W...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 64

The King’s dinner

Jon POV

I read the report from lord Edmure Tully, informing me that Casterly Rock has fallen. Tommen and Myrcella waters were taken as hostages, and most Lannister males went to the Wall. I should be happy about this news, but the head at the table of grandmaester Marwyn didn’t let me.

“What should I do?” I asked the head, and its eyes moved towards me as if hearing me.

It did nothing but give me nightmares. For now, only me, the maester, Sam,...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 39)

The bounty

Theon POV

Seagard was a northern town and ancestral seat of House Mallister. As towns went, Seagard was pretty big. It was nothing compared to King’s Landing, but it didn’t smell like shit and looked pleasing to an eye. Overall, I liked Seagard, especially the refreshing air of the sea.

“Ser Theon,” Lord Jason Mallister called me out, not too pleased to be respectful toward me. “Will you take a ship today?”

“It is already late noon, lord Mallis...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 63

The anguish of a lion

Kevan POV

Two and a half years. With the family, the servants, and the guards, we have resources for two and a half years to survive. Casterly Rock can hold on for only that long. After that, I didn’t know what would happen.

Tywin should need to return with an army to bring back the family from this ruin. He told me to trust him as I had trusted him all those years, yet I had too many doubts this time. Even if he brings tens of thousands of sellswords...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 38)

The reunion of the lions

Tyrion POV

What in the seven hells is going on? I pushed through men on the walls to my uncle Stafford. After hearing that Stannis started to retread, I ran straight from the Red Keep to the city's walls. My legs were burning in pain before I found my uncle.

“Tyrion, what are you doing there?” He asked after seeing me.

“Nothing, just wanted to sightsee,” I answered after taking a few breathers.

“There is nothing for you to see. ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 62

The black cloak

Jaime POV

The cold was unbearable. The wind bit my skin like a vicious beast. Even under a heavy black cloak and fur covering my body, the cold still found its way to my skin. It was hard to breathe. If I breathed through the nose, It would start hurting. Breathing through the mouth, my throat ached.

I was amazed by my companions. They didn’t seem to mind the cold that much. Truly nothing could have prepared me for this. It still wasn’t even winter yet. I...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 37)

The King’s decisions

Davos POV

It was clear that Stannis wasn’t satisfied with the progress. It took too long for his or anyone’s else liking. The lords started to become restless. King Stannis didn’t budge from his decision. He was adamant about not risking his chance of taking the city.

What I feared the most was the Red woman. She is getting allies, especially soldiers who are started to believe in her god. She was persuading men from the lowest ranks, but soon en...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 61

The lion of the Night’s Watch

Jaime POV

The first thing that greeted me when I left the ship was the cold. White Harbor was pretty far south in the North and was cold there already. Eastwatch-by-the-Sea was freezing. Once a gust of wind touched me, my skin became numb.

We didn’t even stay a night in Eastwatch. As soon as we ate, we were pushed into carts on the way to Castle Black. Two dozen of us were going there. Others would be left in various castles on the way.

What is dead may never die (Chapter 36)

Farewells

Theon POV

The horses were prepared to leave. My companions and I had already gathered our things. At first, I was worried that Lady Alysanne would be a burden to travel with me, but it seems she is a skilled rider. More competent than I could have imagined.

Martyn Lannister tried to look brave, but everyone could see his eyes tearing up a bit. He will go with me too. Robb will take Willem Lannister to Winterfell with Kevan Lannister. Other high-value hostages will ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 60

Old friends

Jon POV

I looked at the new Grand Maester, Marwyn, the mage people called him. He didn’t look like a Maester or a mage. He looked more like some sailor that I met in Seagard. His nose was probably broken a dozen times to look crooked, and his teeth were red, probably from chewing too much sourleaf. And yet there he is, my new Maester.

The other choice was Gormon Tyrell, uncle to Lord Mace Tyrell. I don’t know what strings Edmure pulled for Marwyn to be electe...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 35)

Time to go

Theon POV

“What a mess.”

Robb let out a sigh as he cleaned his sword. I sat nearby, the maester patching up my arrow wound, and listened to Robb. The battle against the Freys was a quick one but very bloody. Only a few Freys were left alive, holding them as hostages.

“You are overthinking it,” I told Robb. “The Freys never intended to support you or Edmure. They just attacked prematurely, and it worked out for us.”

“Don’t you begin,” ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 59

To the west

Edmure POV

Looking at the map of the Westerlands, I tried to determine the path and strategy I should take. I had to look at how much time I could waste on one or the other keep or castle. Some might surrender immediately, but I knew that the lords of the Westerlands were proud men. Some might fight to the end.

“So, have you planned our journey, Edmure?” Patrek asked. “We are leaving tomorrow morning, aren’t we?”

“We are.”

“I bet we wi...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 34)

The Duel

Theon POV

I could hear people murmur outside my room as Anguy helped me put on my armor suit. As I picked up my helm, the time for the duel had come. Well, it was a duel for ser Hosteen Frey, but in the end, it would be murder. Anything can happen in a fight, even if it isn’t to the death.

“It is time, Theon,” Thoros informed me.

“Then let’s go,” I said.

“Are you sure you will be fine?” Thoros asked. “I could fight in your place.”

What is dead may never die (Chapter 33)

The feast

Theon POV

It was a calm morning. The grass was wet with the dew. Birds were chirping happily, awaiting another day. I was crouching for the past two hours, waiting for the deer to show up. I knew it would come through there. The tracks didn’t lie. As the sun was starting to warm the ground, I heard it.

The deer leisurely walked in front of me. I drew the prepared arrow and let it fly. I hit the deer directly at its eye, killing it instantly. Getting up to my feet...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 58

This war of ours

Edmure POV

Thousands of tents were built outside King’s Landing. The situation has finally calmed down. With the execution of Stannis and Joffrey, people have seen their new king and what he is capable of. It will still take a lot of time to rebuild the city, but at least we can start the work now.

“My lord, I came to report to you,” A young man came to me when I was walking around the outside of the city. He was nothing more than a blacksmith apprenti...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 32)

Siege of King‘s Landing

Tyrion POV

Once again, I was on the walls of King’s Landing, watching as Stannis prepared for another attack. Day after day, we would exchange rocks with each other. Well, we mainly hit nothing while Stannis would hit the towers of the buildings behind the walls.

We had enough men to defend ourselves but not enough to take the fight to him. Thank the gods that uncle Stafford has arrived in time. He isn't a fool, even if he lacks tremendous martial...