Even if they had accepted me as their khaleesi, they still didn't have enough respect for me to follow me.
Fortunately my own blood riders were already behind me. They will not speak above me. But at least I could trust them to watch my back
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The colour of the supreme king II
// Flashback continues (Third person POV)
(Dothraki language)
"As I said, Khal is resting right now. Go back." Khaleesi, Daenerys declared as she ordered Gekho to back down.
"We have all seen that Khal cannot ride his horse properly. It was you ! You silver haired cunt who saved him from falling ! Do you think we are fools ?" Gekho did not back down.
After declaring his intention of presenting an Open challenge, Gekho took a glance at the three blood riders of Drogo. The three of them respected Drogo because of his strength. But now that he was weak, none of them were confident in following him. That's the way of the life of the Dotharaki. But Drogo was not the only problem. The only way they could take control over the Khalasar was by defeating Drogo head on. But considering that around half of the Khalasar also sees the khaleesi as their leader. Khaleesi could not only ride a horse but also defeated Haggo in a duel. That's why they need it to take care of Khaleesi before they could take over the Khalasar.
Unfortunately, according to the rules of the Dothraki horse lords, they cannot challenge Khaleesi as long as the khal is still alive.
"Perhaps you didn't listen to what I said. Khal is tired and is currently resting. So you will back down." This time there was a certain edge in the voice of the khaleesi that made even his war horse take a few steps back. But Gekho didn't see Daenerys as a threat at all. What could an eight moon old pregnant woman do ? Daenerys might not be weak but she was vulnerable due to her pregnancy.
"Stop this nonsense you woman ! Even if you are the khaleesi, your khal is on his deathbed. The Khalasar follows the strong. And Khal Drogo is not strong anymore !" With this declaration the crowd behind Gekho started to cheer and shout.
The blood riders of Daenerys silently drew their weapons. Unlike the others, they were not shouting or threatening anyone. Daenerys had made sure to make them loyal and make them understand different tactics. And in this situation instead of provoking others they stood by Daenerys, ready to protect her in any circumstances.
"Don't glare at me, woman ! You are also weak right now ! You can't fight !" Gekho said confidently and drew his arakh.
It was the moment when Qotho, Cohollo, and Haggo stepped forward.
"Gekho, we will not interfere if you are here to just challenge our Khal. But an attack on khaleesi will not be tolerated." Qotho told Gekho icily.
They had no reason or interest in overthrowing Drogo. They were his blood riders. They will not harm him when he is on his lowest. Only if the khal is not fit anymore then they will leave him. None of them wanted to follow Drogo any more. But that doesn't mean they will let Gekho do whatever he pleases.
"Don't worry, I know the rules. I am just here to challenge the khal. Maybe after I defeat him I will take this silver cunt as my own khaleesi.
But tell me Qotho, we all know that Khal Drogo is unwell and ill. We are not even certain that he will ever recover. He is weak ! Why don't you people leave ? I know that you are already planning to do that." Gekho said confidently as he playfully swung his arakh.
Daenerys remained completely calm outside. But after hearing Gekho, the crowd around them started murmuring about the condition of the Khal and the future of the Khalasar.
Qotho frowned along with his companions.
"Step aside, Qotho. Once I defeat Khal Drogo, I will release all of you. Those who want to go their own way will be allowed to leave. Or you can leave right now. This is for the best." Gekho declared arrogantly.
"..." After a moment of hesitation, Qotho backed away followed by the other two blood riders. Daenerys watched calmly as from the original 40000 people, more than half of them backed away slowly. Daenerys might have proved herself strong. But most of them were not happy to follow a woman. It was the main reason why most of them backed away. Gekho didn't have a large number of followers. But it was clear that if they stayed, then in case Drogo lost the fight then they would have to follow Gekho and none of them wanted that.
"I am speaking on behalf of Khal. Those who want to leave can leave. But you will not take any food or water with you. Khal is still alive and well. And this is his order.
Gekho, Khal will fight you in 3 days upon the sunset. Until then you will not disturb him." Hearing Daenerys' commanding voice, everyone backed away. Most of them were just happy that they were allowed to leave. Especially with the Khal still alive.
Gekho was not happy but he didn't look like he would create another scene out of it.
"Fine, on the third day from today this Khalasar will get a new khal. And you, silver whore, you will be mine. I will kill that stallion once it comes out. Then you can bear my own stallion !" Gekho declared loudly, drawing cheers from his followers.
Daenerys could say nothing as she just glared at Gekho.
The situation didn't look good for Daenerys. But that doesn't mean she was hopeless. She already had a plan to deal with Gekho and his followers. That's why she had brought 3 days of time.
But unfortunately, she had underestimated how low Gekho can fall. Usually Dotharaki doesn't like cheap tactics and backstabbing. They would rather fight to the death. But Gekho was very different. And Daenerys had failed to anticipate it.
By the next morning more than half of the Khalasar was empty. Daenerys had ordered her own blood riders to make sure that no one should be able to take the food and water she had stock piled beforehand. While Dotharaki didn't drink water, Daenerys drank it after filtering it and boiling it. She had managed to convince the khal that it is the only tradition of her family that she wanted to continue. Apart from her, most of the people drank mare milk to keep them hydrated. Only horses drank water.
Gekho had managed to gather rs 10000 supporters. And Daenerys had only 200 people to rely on. She was planning to escape on the second night after making Gekho and his supporters unconscious. Once day enters the red waste in the middle of the night, Gekho will never be able to catch up to them. Especially with no food and water.
It was a solid plan. Unfortunately Gekho didn't have any intention of keeping his words. On the Night of the first day he completely surrounded Daenerys and Drogo after all the other people except from Daenerys' followers left the Dotharaki camp.
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