[For Jorah/Hannibal] Homecoming

[tyrelltempest]

In Essos, Daenerys had given birth to a healthy and lively baby girl. She had her father's dark eyes but the light hair and full face of her mother. It was shortly after her birth that a letter arrived from across the Shivering Sea - too far for a raven to fly. It came from King's Landing and bared the Bolton seal. The letter invited Daenerys back to Westeros, but not to reclaim the Iron Throne. Apparently, Hannibal Bolton had taken control of King'sLanding, and the Starks had all but been demolished. The Lannisters, in turn, had also been eradicated.

Daenerys was shocked. But more than that, she suspected treason. As did Tyrion Lannister. With her newborn daughter to her breast, Daenerys took council with Jorah, Grey Worm, Missandei and Tyrion.

"Who does this Bolton think he is?" She snapped. "Inviting me back without promising to relinquish the throne to me? It is mine by birthright, I will not allow some savage northman to take what is mine."

Lannister, Baratheon, Bolton - the name didn't matter. A thief was a thief.

"If he took King's Landing and defeated the Lannister army, my queen, then we can conclude that he indeed has a powerful army of his own," Tyrion pointed out.

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A few weeks had gone by, and Margaery's belly had begun to swell only slightly with their fourth child. Of course Olenna could spot this a mile away and was already declaring name options. Aenar was with the pair of them while they took tea in the gardens overlooking the ocean. The boy was now sitting up on his own in his mother's lap, but still feed from her breast. The twins were studying with their tutors.

"So tell me child," Olenna sipped her tea. "What is your husband's intention by inviting the Targaryen girl back here?"

Aenar cooed when Roose came close and he patted his hands over the dragon's nose. Margaery glanced up to her grandmother, who added more to her question.

"Don't tell me he means to surrender his throne to her, now that they have a confirmed common lineage?" Olenna scoffed.

"Certainly not, grandmother," Margaery replied sharply. "Do you honestly think my husband is the type of man to relinquish power? No. But if you're so curious, all him yourself, he should be joining us shortly."

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[motheroftitles]

Daenerys followed Jorah on her own white mare. Daella was content in her father's arms. Daenerys looked stern for a moment as she listened to the exchange.

"They will be armed. That is not up for discussion," Daenerys said sharply. She wanted that made perfectly clear.

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Margaery smiled and kissed the top of Reina's head. "Elaena. Very pretty my darling! Have you been reading about your ancestry?"

"Yes Mama," Reina grinned. Very pleased with herself.

"Very well, and if it's a boy?" Margaery asked again.

[bearinshiningarmor]

Yara chuckled as she held up her hands defensively. "I had no doubt of that. I was just informing you of how many I can transport per ship. If your dragons fly the whole way, I can fit 50 in your entorage. I don't want to be too crowded and not have enough private rooms for you and your advisors." She said.

Tyrion and Varys were with them at the dock. There was still some debate on whether they should go on this journey or not.

[notavegetarian]

Rhys smiled before getting up to hug his mother. "We should call him Loras." He said. He had heard his mother speaking of her brother a few times. He had not asked about it, but in his studies he had learned the name and listened more carefully to conversations.

Hannibal pat his son on the back. He was proud of his son being so sweet towards his family. It was a trait he would be certain his son only reserved for family.

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Margaery froze when Rhys suggested the name. She and Olenna exchanged looks, the older woman gave a sad smile before taking a generous swig of her wine. Tears formed in Margaery's eyes, for a moment she was forced to remember how Loras had died. She pulled Rhys close and hugged him tight.

"Loras, yes my little love. You're absolutely right," she agreed. "Loras, if it's a brother. Elaena if it's a girl."

She glanced to Hannibal, tears still in her eyes.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal slipped his arm around Margaery to hold her close. "What had happened to Loras was terrible and should never have occurred. He knew that she missed her brother terribly. It seemed fitting to honor him by naming a son after him, if it was a boy.

He kissed Margaery's temple tenderly.

[motheroftitles]

Daenerys glanced among her advisers, concerned with bringing them all. She wanted someone she trusted to remain in Mereen in case things went wrong in Westeros. She looked to Tyrion, trusting him even after only knowing him a short while.

"My lord Tyrion, considering how the would-be King treated your siblings, perhaps it would be safer for you to stay here," she suggested.

Then she looked to Jorah, curious of his suggestions for their journey. "My husband and I will have quarters with my daughter, correct?" She asked Yara.

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Margaery nodded, but briefly. They didn't have to get into that now. Reina, seeing her mother upset, came up to her and hugged her tight. Olenna patted the little girl's head.

"Vengeance was had. His spirit will rest I peace," Olenna assured her.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal nodded his agreement. "I personally saw that vengeance was had." He said lowly.

Rhys hugged her tight. "Nothing hurt Mama again." He said resolutely.

[bearinshiningarmor]

Jorah nodded his agreement about Tyrion staying behind.

Yara chuckled at that. "Yeah, you are the last Lannister I have seen breathing and with your hide on. After what he did to your siblings, I'm not sure how you would fair. I think the crows still pick at their bodies above the drawbridge to enter the red keep." She said with amusement. She then focused on Danaerys. "You, your husband, and your daughter will be staying in my quarters. There is room in there for your servant, or she can be next door with your top officer. I will be swinging from a sack all night anyway, so it's no trouble for me." She said with a grin that suggested she did not mean sleeping.

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Margaery smiled and kissed the top of Rhys'forehead. "My boy...my precious boy. Mama loves you so much." She whispered into his dark hair.

Reina burrowed her face into Margaery's chest. In Hannibal's arms, Aenar cooed and wriggled in his father's arms. Confirming his siblings' words in his own way.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal smiled as he continued to hold his whole family within his arms. There was a peaceful look on his face that was exceedingly rare to see. He pulled back after a moment and pat his children on the tops of their heads. "Now, you two better check the seasoning on the deer and set it over the fire to cook." He said.

He continued to hold both Margaery and Aenar.

[motheroftitles]

Tyrion gave a slight shudder and raised his brows. "Gruesome...but I can't say as I blame him," Tyrion cleared his throat.

Daenerys nodded approvingly. "Then you will remain and make sure to keep things under control in my absence."

Then she looked to Jorah and smiled softly, unable to keep from chuckling at Yara's implications. "Very well, let's hope we catch our sea legs fast. Or we'll be swinging all night long ourselves."

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Olenna spied that serene look and smiled, again thanking the gods that her granddaughter had married such a man.

Reina and Rhys bolted for the butcher block to check the cuts and seasoning before setting the meat to the fire to cook.

Aenar fussed, hungry, and Margaery took the baby into her arms, freeing a breast to feed him. "They did very well today - they should know how proud you are of them."

[bearinshiningarmor]

Yara saw the shudder from Tyrion. "Their punishment was considered fair by most. How long it was drug out earned a few complaints from those who are squeamish." She said. There was a wider smirk from the bold comment from Danaerys. "I can assure you that my quarters have plenty of space to swig from for days." She said before motioning for them to follow her aboard.

Jorah was not certain that he was comfortable with the flirtatious banter going on between his wife and Yara. He cleared his throat a bit as he continued to hold their daughter.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal smiled as he passed Aenar over for his meal. "They know how proud I am. I have never let them season or set the meat to cook before. I will tell them, but I think they know." He said with a wide smile.

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Aenar fed eagerly from his mother's breast. Margaery smiled as she brought a hand to Hannibal's cheek. "You're such a good father, my darling. Of course they know. But, sometimes vocalizing feelings means a great deal to the other person." Margaery's eyes flashed. She didn't just mean the children. "Pride. Love."

[motheroftitles]

Tyrion held up his hands defensively. "I'm not arguing. Recall that I'm the one who put an arrow through my own father's chest."

Any punishment they wrought was well deserved.

Daenerys flashed a smile to Jorah as they boarded the ship. She loved seeing him hold their baby daughter.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal smiled when he saw that flash. He pulled her close and kissed over her ear before speaking in Valeryn so only she can hear. "Are you requesting that I use my tongue for speaking rather than pleasure?" He asked.

[tyrelltempest]

Margaery chuckled and leaned up to reply in high Valyrian. "Temporarily," she whispered. "If only to replace it with sweet words for a little while."

[bearinshiningarmor]

The ships were boarded within the hour before they set sail. It would take four days to cross with a fair wind and calm seas. Jorah slipped his arm around his wife's slim waist and kissed her temple as they stood on the bow of the boat as they left the harbor. "Are you ready to return home?" He asked her.

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal chuckled as he nibbled on her ear but continued to speak in Vameryn. "Things like how beautiful you are. How absolutely perfect you are for me. How brilliant you are. How you fill in the missing pieces that would leave me vulnerable if you weren't by my side." He listed as true examples.

[tyrelltempest]

Margaery smiled and cuddled in closer. She nipped playfully at his jaw.

"Like how much you love me," Margaery whispered.

Olenna cleared her throat. "I am still here, you know."

[motheroftitles]

Daenerys stood at the bow of the ship as they set sail. She glanced to Jorah, smiling and leaning into him. "I am. Are you?" She knew he was returning home too. Her finger ran over Daella's soft downy hair. "To share our home with our daughter?"

[notavegetarian]

Hannibal chuckled and smirked at her comment. He continued to speak to Margaery for a few moments more. "I love you Margaery, and I grow to love you more with each passing hour."

He then sat back a bit to look over to Olenna. "Our children have learned to entertain themselves whenever we desire to speak with each other. I do apologize if this makes you uncomfortable. However, I will not hesitate to show my wife hownI care for her no matter the company." He said before a smirk crossed his face. "We were not speaking of ruining any more mattresses. However, we can if you would feel more comfortable." He teased.