GodOfFreedom

Announcement - Poll

Haven't done one of these in a while, but as this story nears its end and I have to decide the various characters' endings, I am not always sure which way to go.

I thought it would be nice to just ask all you great people for some of the most difficult to decide on, hoping it would give me some inspiration. I also don't know yet how many polls I am going to make for this or if this will be the last one on that topic.

Anyway let's get right into it: What should happen to...

The Phoenix - 110

[A/N: I had to go back to chapter 85 over the last few days and rework some of the timeline after I noticed an issue with it. The story didn't change, but now it make sense chronologically and the overall time frames just fit better.

Much of what I had written also had to edited and I am still working on it, as I add more scenes and perspectives every now and then to make the story more engaging.

It is a very gratifying process, as I am inching ever so closer to the ending I want....

The Phoenix - 109

Chapter 109 – Choices

[298 AC]

Sitting at the head of the Painted Table with the missing wall to his back, Phenex' gaze wandered over those present in the small chamber.

Arianne sat in the seat to his left side, while Kinvara sat to his right. He had brought her to Dragonstone from Volantis, mostly because he had missed her greatly, though her advice was also incomparably valuable.

The island had been managed by the Red Temple during Stannis' absence and had been wel...

The Phoenix - 108

Chapter 108 – Two Arrows

[298 AC]

“Your father, Lord Eddard Stark, has not only ordered my brother to be kidnapped and killed, he even schemed with Lord Renly Baratheon and Lord Varys to poison the King and change the line of succession, proclaiming my son, Prince Jeoffrey Baratheon to not be the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.”

“And while we could luckily destroy this ploy before it came to pass and bring your father and the traitorous spymaster to the blade, the ...

The Phoenix - 107

[A/N: Once again I am reworking some of the story, so I do not know if I can keep the consistent updates up for the next few days, though I will certainly try.

The story ending in general is just taking shape and there are a lot of adjustments and such involved so that everything works out and all the details fit. I also do not want to rush it as that is a rather serious danger when it comes to ending this story, so please bear with me and be patient.

Anyway, that's just a short u...

The Phoenix - 106

Chapter 106 – An Unexpectant Change

[298 AC]

“How about Allyria for a girl and Phenex for a son?”, Rhaella asked softly, as she held onto Phenex' arm while they took a slow walk through the temple gardens.

Hearing that his love wanted to name their child after his mother in case it was a girl and himself if it was a boy, made the God of Volantis feel warm at heart. There was something incredibly powerful and intimate about names that captivated even a being like Phenex...

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Chapter 105 – Race

[298 AC]

Winds screeching and tearing at him, Phenex held onto the leather strap, which was fastened to the saddle Sapphire was currently wearing as they soared through the air, her mighty wings causing them to gain more speed with every flap, despite her incredible size.

Deeply focused on their bond, Phenex could see their target through her eyes as he spotted a small white circle drawn onto the grass in the distance.

A dragon cry echoed through t...

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Chapter 104 – The First Sword's Fear

[298 AC]

Unsheathing his massive broadsword, the Mountain didn't hesitate to make an overhead swing, obviously attempting to kill his mount with a single strike.

*CLANG*

His weapon did not meet flesh though, as a thin spear blade simply blocked and caught his mighty blow. Incredulous and even more wrathful, Gregor Clegane fixed his gaze on the Dornish spearwoman, clad in light red-coloured leather armor with chainmail covering her...

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Chapter 103 – The Hand's tourney

[298 AC]

"Welcome to King's Landing, my Lord.", Thoros of Myr voiced out with devotion while kneeling on the temple floor without hesitation, the warriors and priests following behind him doing the same.

"Forgive me for not greeting you as soon as you entered the city and escorting you to the temple, my Lord.", the High Priest continued, even though he knew that Phenex had instructed him not to do so in the first place.

"Rise Thoros. ...

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Chapter 102 – Price of Truth

[298 AC – King's Landing – Small Council Chamber]

Once again Melisandre found herself amused, as she looked on silently while the small council members introduced themselves to the new Hand of the King.

They introduced themselves as servants and friends, but all of them were ambitious and most certainly dangerous, the exception to this rule may have been Ser Barristan Selmy and Brynden Tully, though the latter had left King's Landing with L...

The Phoenix - 101

[A/N: The Red Temple is starting to show its fangs, hope you are ready Westeros! Enjoy!]

Chapter 101 – Aid

[298 AC – Inn at the Crossroads]

Looking on quietly at the farce that was played out by the venomous Queen and her hateful son, as they lied through their teeth about the events that led to the Prince being bitten by the direwolf belonging to the youngest daughter of Eddard Stark, Melisandre watched on impassively.

She had seen all manner of crimes ...

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Chapter 100 – Child of Paradise

[298 AC]

Looking down at the bundle of leaves, Phenex saw a tiny, green-skinned infant hidden in the bundle. It looked like a creature birthed by nature itself and despite its odd skin colour, it was a beautiful child with glowing green eyes and a curious smile.

Taking the bundle from Leaf's hand, Phenex brought it closer to its face as he thought about what name to give the child. He wanted to choose something appropriate and fitting, as th...

The Phoenix - 099

[A/N: Made some headway with the story, though progress is still slow. Enjoy!]

Chapter 099 – A bundle of leaves

[298 AC]

Seeing the wights fall after Obara had destroyed the White Walker, Phenex smiled to himself. He had expected no less from his Feather.

“Gather the corpses and burn them.”, Phenex instructed.

As the incarnation of Life, Phenex held an innate distaste for all kinds of necromancy and while he did not feel compelled to destroy all ...

Announcement

So I have been writing like ten chapters in the last week for The Phoenix, before realising that it just didn't fit right with what I had envisioned for the story.

Don't get me wrong, some parts are very good, but others just don't work. And so I am currently busy reorganizing and rewriting parts of it, which is kinda slow step by step process.

It's working out well so far and I am already much more satisfied with where the story is going, but that also means that the chapter that...

The Phoenix - 098

Chapter 098 – Kitten

[298 AC]

"Not an easy question to answer my love.", Phenex replied, "Ages ago the children of the forest carved faces into the trees. Later on, this tradition was continued by other worshippers of the old gods like the free folk and First Men."

"The carving of the heart tree, whether it is a weirdwood tree or not, is something very similar to a very basic magic ritual. It connects all the heart trees in a larger magical network. The children were able ...

The Phoenix - 097

[A/N: Finally made some serious headway with the plot progression, which you will see in the coming chapters. There were just so many things I could have included or ways the story could have gone, but at the end only one path can be taken and I finally decided on which.

This did however made me realize that The Phoenix definitely will not be the last GOT FF I will write.

Additionally there are just so many good characters and cool places to explore, like Aemon Targaryen and the l...

Rise of the Dragon - Chapter 012

[A/N: I am currently working on the further plot of The Phoenix, which is a rather complicated and tedious task, as the story draws towards its conclusion. I may also make a few polls to get some inspiration or direction for a few points.

For today, I decide to release a chapter of this FF to substitute for The Phoenix. Enjoy!]

Chapter 012 – Progress

[Year 69 – December – Konohagakure – Senju Compound]

'More than two whole months, huh. Not too bad.',...

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Chapter 096 – Worries and Fears

[298 AC]

The next day Phenex found himself in the temple gardens in Volantis, sitting cross-legged in the vibrant grass with his back resting against the wide trunk of a fruit tree.

Rhaella sat in his lap giving off quiet moans of incredible comfort as Phenex gently massaged her neck, shoulders, and back until any and all tension left her form.

Falling back into his embrace a few minutes later, wonderfully relaxed and positively sleepy...

The Phoenix - 095

[A/N: Loved writing this chapter. A bit of lore and story telling in this one, which I particularly enjoyed writing about. Enjoy!]

Chapter 095 – The Land of Always Winter

[298 AC]

Phenex didn't move fast, but his form was one of grace and power as he stalked over the yard and towards the man. Like a shadow cat, he moved silently, but with lethality hidden in every shift of his muscles.

With the blunt swords at his sides, he approached without any intention...

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Chapter 094 – Resentment

[298 AC]

Phenex only returned to Castle Black a few hours later after having spent time with Daenerys.

Like it was the case with all his lovers, his relationship with Danerys was very different than his other relationships. The silver-haired princess was definitely inexperienced in matters between men and women, so there was no need to rush being even more intimate with each other for the time being.

And after Phenex had spent some more time ...

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Chapter 093 – Prayer

[298 AC – A few days before Phenex' meeting with Pyat Pree]

Looking at the gorgeous red-haired priestess before her, Cersei wished she could just order her guards to impale her on their swords, of course only after having thoroughly broken her by having her defiled by every man in the city.

The Red Witch, that had managed to place herself in the small council as an advisor, represented everything the Lannister Queen wanted but could never get.

...

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Chapter 092 – Through His Eyes

[298 AC]

Wide-eyed and in shock, Daenerys gulped hard after having just witnessed Phenex' incredible display of power.

She was unsure what to do after seeing the man she admired the most, the one who saved her and gave her back her mother, become this being of absolute might and unquestionable power.

Daenerys knew that there was a reason she had never developed any interest in other boys or men while growing up in the temple under Phene...

The Phoenix - 091

Chapter 091 – Unwise

[298 AC]

Watching Arianne and Missandei putting on their clothes the next morning, hiding away their smooth caramel skin under layers of silk, leather, and wool, Phenex couldn't help himself, as he stepped behind the Princess just as she was about to put on her top.

Wrapping his arms around her from behind and letting his hands wander upwards to cup her full breasts, his lips found Arianne's neck as he kneaded her tender flesh softly, causing a gasp an...

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Chapter 090 – A Tender Balance

[298 AC]

Castle Black, one of the three remaining outposts of the Night's Watch out of the nineteen original strongholds, and also the main stronghold of the Night's Watch, was not really a castle.

Strictly speaking, it was a cluster of towers and keeps, which housed the members of the Watch and served as stables and storage space for things like grain, water, mead, leather, furs, weapons, and other raw materials.

Due to the numbers of ...

Poll - The Phoenix

So, I have been agonizing over an important point in the story and that is Phenex' and Daenerys' relationship.

She is now at that age where her interest and desires as a woman start to awaken, and obviously she has a crush on Phenex.

He is pretty much her knight in shining armor and the one she looks up to the most, but I find it difficult to bring them together.

Well, actually I don't know how I feel about them.

I can't really decide which direction their relationship...

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Chapter 089 – Returning Home

[298 AC]

Appearing in a small bedchamber on Starfall in a shower of embers, Phenex gaze turned towards the bed, a small smile settling on his face as he saw Arianne and Missandei huddling up against each other under the quilts.

After the wedding, Phenex had gone back to Volantis, where he had married Missandei and Rhaella in the same fashion as he had Arianne, though their ceremony had been even more private and it had taken place in the temple...

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Chapter 088 – Moonblade

[298 AC]

Listening to her rough breathing as Arianne slowly recovered from her last climax, Phenex slowly withdrew his shaft from her quivering and clenching depths, causing a soft moan to escape her lips.

Looking up at him with half-lidded eyes full of affection, the Dornish Princess kept quiet as Pheenx slowly rearranged her position on the bed, leaving small kisses along her jawline, neck, and shoulders while doing so.

Afterward, he slowly ...

The Phoenix - 087

[A/N: I orignially wanted to do a double chapter today, but I am feeling very unwell, so I just going to go back to bed. Hope you all had a nice start into the week. Enjoy!]

Chapter 087 – Wedding Night

[298 AC]

Moqorro drew on his magic to finish the ceremony, as he cast a small flame at the entwined fingers of the lovers in front of him, which sank into their skin and turned into dark-red runic, ring-shaped marks that were left visible on the ring finger of the...

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Chapter 086 – Ceremony

[298 AC]

It was some time later, that Phenex and Arianne found themselves resting in the soft grass near the river.

Using his hands as a pillow, Phenex was laying on his back, while Arianne's body was draped over his as she enjoyed the warm sunlight on her back that was slowly drying her still wet hair.

One of her hands was placed under her cheek, while the other drew soft circles on Phenex' chest right above his heart, her eyes closed.

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Rise of the Dragon - Chapter 011

[A/N: This will probably be the last chapter of this FF for a few days, as I want to return to The Phoenix and finish the story, which shouldn't take too long.

I will occasionally upload a chapter for this story though and maybe return to it full time after The Pheonix is finished. I don't know for sure though, as there is still The Wanderer.

Anyway, enjoy!]

Chapter 011 – Ninth Gate

[Year 69 – October – Konohagakure – Senju Compound]

It wasn't ...