Chapter 36

Auron woke up from his sleep. When he sit up from the bed, he saw Aidana sleeping quietly beside him.

He looked at her with fondness in his eyes while staying still cause he didn't want to disturb her sleep.

But she seem to detect there were some movements waking her up from sleep.

"Mmmmm ah~ you're awake!" Aidana exclaimed as she was startled that Auron was up.

"I am, how long did I...?"

"It's the fifth day since we came back and you fell into deep sleep. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, besides the pain from my wounds, everything's fine."

"Does it hurt that bad?"

"Not that I can't tolerate. Besides, pain makes me feel.. alive."

Aidana smiled but she noticed something different from Auron. His eyes seems to be more clearer than usual making him more attractive.

"Is there anything significant happened while I was out?"

"Well, for a start, your deeds on dealing the Windblown company alone became well known and your fame seems to spread throughout the lands. Now, no man in Essos doesn't know you. You became so well known that even the Magistrates visited you while you are still unconscious."

"I guess this is enough for now to deter anyone who would dare to cross paths with us."

"Yes, it does seems so. Who would dare to offend the Slayer of Armies, The Herald of death himself." Aidana chuckled teasing Auron about his titles.

"I could add something fitting as well like ripper of undergarments. Hehehe." Auron grin while wiggling his eyebrows up and down.

"That could wait until nightfall. On the other hand, let's talk about something important. Tell me, are you going to leave again?" Aidana asked solemnly.

Without hiding anything, Auron nodded.

"Yes, dear. I need to go to Qohor. After that we will settle down in Westeros for a while."

"I suppose I don't need to stay here to wait for you. I wish to come with you on your journey to Qohor lest you do another stupid stunt like that." Aidana said with determination in her eyes.

"It seems it was not for discussion, huh? You already made up your mind no matter what I say, do you?"

Aidana shyly nodded, "Just this once my love. I will listen to you from now on. Besides, I remember you telling me the visions of the red priestess before you left Tyrosh. That you will face thousand swords but remain undefeated. Since it already happened, there's no reason for me to stay here and take shelter. It would be much safer to come with you, who slayed thousand men singlehandedly."

"Hmmm I suppose you are right. Very well, we will rest up for another three days here before resuming our journey to Qohor."

"Okay, thank you my love." Aidana leaned foward giving him a kiss on his lips.

"Before I forgot, I bought new clothes for you to wear. It was on the cabinet there. Take a bath and change into it because you stink. After that, we will go down and eat."

"Yes, Ma'am."

Auron smelled himself to check only to flinch by his smell.

"Ughhh, fuck! That strong? Damn."

Aidana crunch up her noise, rolling her eyes.

"Why don't you join me in the bath, dear?" Auron smirked.

"I would but you stink so you go wash yourself."

"You know what? I'm surprised you haven't passed out yet."

"Almost! With sheer will I can hold myself up stinky boy so hurry up!"

Auron laughed and hurriedly walked towards the basin filledwith hot water prepared for him by Aidana.

After taking a bath, Auron felt fresh. He was now wearing a simple black leather doublet that was unbuttoned revealing his chest and a black leather pants.

He looks quite regal and there's something about his aura that made Aidana's heart flutter. There's an air of confidence revolving around him that makes her feel safe.

"You really look good in black." Aidana praised looking at him from head to toe.

"Well, I also look good without my clothes." Auron said with a mischievous grin.

"I know." She giggled before walking towards the closed window to open it.

"Are you hungry? Do you need some fresh air my love? You can wa--ahhhh!"

Flap flap flap flap

Hoooot hoooo hooot!

Hoot flap flap

The moment Aidana opened the window, a flock of owls flew inside the room that startled her and she fell to the ground on her butt.

When she look up, she was stunned to see so many owls in one room and she didn't know what expression would have.

In the end, she stifled a laugh because she saw Auron who looked like tree because all owls were perched on him. There was even a feather in his mouth and he just spat it to the ground.

"Pfftttt ahahaha!" Aidana laugh seeing Auron in miserable look.

Auron sighed helplessly.

"Not funny! Hey Birdies? Can't you just not be overly clingy. Come on, get out of my body. I already miss Hedwig, my obedient owl." Auron shook his body and all of the owls flew out and went around the room looking at him.

"Why are they flocking over you? "

"I told you I'm a charmer. Hehehe."

Aidana snorted and said, "What are we going to do with them?"

Auron look around before saying, "Hey guys, we need some privacy here. I'll call you when I need you guys. Shooooo!"

However, the owls cooed in protest.

Hooot!!!

Hooooooot hooot!

Hooooooooker!

"Who the fuck said, hooker?! Get out you---!"

Flap flap flap flap

All the owls flew out of the window except one who appears to look back at him in disdain before flying out. It must be the owl who called him a hooker.

"I suddenly have an urge to eat Hooters fried ow--I mean chicken." Auron muttered.

"Are you really talking to them? They seem to understand you."

"They do because I'm a skinchanger so I can somewhat talk to animals."

"Really? Show me! Show me please?"

"Later dear, I'm already quite famished as I haven't eaten for days."

"I'll keep your word for it. Come, let's go down and I'll prepare your dinner."

--

After Auron had eaten his fill, he asked Aidana where did they put his equipment.

Aidana said she kept the arakh and the lute under the bed but the armors and swords he entrusted to the pub owner was still on sale. She also kept the gold coins he collected during that night.

Auron sighed in relief knowing his things were safe specially the arakh he got from Caggo. The reason why he wanted to go to Qohor is reforge the weapon into a new sword.

It was already year 293 and the start of the canon is getting closer and closer. This is also the year when Jorah Mormont would flee from the North to Essos. He thought he would find the time to bash some sense into his head for coveting Daenerys at his old age. It would be too dangerous to get that old man too close to his future wife.

He needs to get himself ready for the turmoil that will come in the future so he won't be powerless in some events. Recording a new weapon that suits him will add on his strength. With that, he may be able to intervene at some point to save some people that don't deserve to die in his opinion.

--

Auron didn't come out of the inn in these past three days. He just spend his time with Aidana indulging in her own company.

The pub owner also delivered the profit from selling the armors and weapons from the Windblown Company. The equipments added so much gold to his current inventory due to the efficiency and how clean he killed the men of Windblown. There are no damages on the armors as he either slit their throat or stab the soldiers in their joints resulting for a higher price.

He gave twenty percent to the pub owner as thanks for his help while he keep the rest and added it to his stash.

At last, it was now time to leave Pentos for Qohor. He bought 14 horses from the locals which is their exact number. Two for Auron and Aidana, two for servants and ten for the guards. They also packed their supplies amounting to 30 days of travel since it would take approximately 28 days to reach Qohor on a horseback.

But before he leave, someone visited him once again. It was magister Illyrio Mopatis and Auron didn't expect that he would meet him sooner than he anticipated.

"Greetings, master Storyteller. Pardon me for intrusion as I just wanted to see with my own eyes the most famous man in the entire Essos. I figured it would be a shame if I didn't pay you a visit." Illyrio said with a smiling face.

"Well met, magister Illyrio. Is there anything I can do for you aside from marveling my own dashing appearance and striking features?"

"Pfttt ahahahahahahaha." Illyrio laughed as his chin jiggle while doing so.

Seeing this, Auron couldn't help but laugh at him. He reminded him of an anime basketball coach in his last life. Illyrio also laughs like him.

After Illyrio calmed down, he offered his hands for a handshake before saying, "I just wanted you to know that you'll always be welcome in Pentos and for taking care of the Tattered Prince who escaped from out clutch years ago. I wish you on your safe journey and I hope I will be able to see your 'dashing' stature once again someday."

"Hahaha, believe me, magister. We will meet again someday soon." Auron smiled after saying that. But it was misunderstood by illyrio thinking he would just visit again like a tourist.

"At that time, I will make sure to be a great host for you by staying at my place. I'm sure we have a lot of interesting things we can talk about."

"I'm looking forward to that day and thank you in advance for your hospitality." Auron shook his hand as gesture of gratitude and official deal.