Vol. 1 Chapter 14 - ‘Middle-Of-The-Ocean

283 A.C. Dorne, 'Wyl'

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***After learning from his Grandmother his Cousins would come escort him to Luoyang on the morrow.. then after he had eaten and 'bathed' with the assistance of his young 'personal maid'.. and closed his eyes to entered his slumber after lying down evening.. 'entering' his 'transfer-space'.. then 'exiting' the portal into the room at the inn he was provided.. with the 'portal' 'closing-behind' him..***

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"Fuck!.. I'm ready to be on the fucking ship!.. I need sleep!.. change of plans we will sail for the Island of 'Dragon-Stone'.. 'Wolf'!.. Wake the men!.. tell 'Lord-Stark' of our change of plans!.. tell him I will speak to him when I wake up on the ship. I'm getting on the 'ox-cart'.. just have an 'huscarl' carry me onto the 'galley-ship' and put me in the bed of whatever cabin you acquire for me my good man. Im sleepy.. fuck these little legs I've grown four inches in the last two days. But I'm still short as fuck!.. ar!.. damn cart needs steps!.. damnit hand me my cloak 'wolf'!.. Thanks.. sleepy-time. I should wake in four hours or so.." I lay the orders out to 'Duc-Vulpe'.. then I stumbled to the ox-cart they would use to transport my sleeping body to the 'Sea-Bitch'.. a 'galley-ship' with plenty of room for our 'Royal group'.. 'Captained' by a 'sailor-merchant' named Ealdwulf with Northern ties..

The plan is to sail east from 'Wyl'.. through the 'Sea-of-Dorne' north past 'ship-breakers Bay.. we will 'sail' through the 'straits-of-Tarth' after that.. then along the coastline of 'Massey's-Hook'.. then finally arrive at our destination. 'Dragonstone-Island'..

'Dragonstone-Island'.. is a volcanic island.. in the 'Narrow-Sea'.. that guards the entrance to 'Blackwater-Bay'.. and the sea approaches to 'King's-Landing'.. of the 'east-coast' of 'Westeros'. It is the location of the eponymous castle of 'Castle-Dragonstone'..the ancestral seat of 'House-Targaryen'.

It shall be my base of operations. "Aye!.. young 'Prince'!.. by your will it shall be done!.." The 'Wolf' said assuring me everything would be handled according to my wishes.

"Good.. I'll sleep now.." I say as I close my eyes.

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***Four hours after boarding the 'Sea-Bitch'.. and being under 'sail'.. 'Cao-Ce' woke from his slumber to exit his cabin.. and make his way to the 'deck' of the ship.. carrying his 'qin'.. once he was on the deck..***

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As I tasted the salt in the air traveling on the winds flowing above the open waters'.. leaning against the wooden railings' I 'played-at the 'strings'.. and started to sing "The sun.. is shining down..

And the waves.. are crashing.. all around..

Ooh.. you know I.. can be found.. chillin' in this.. little old town.. In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

The sun drifts.. out of sight..

An ocean of.. stars shining.. down.. so bright..

I'm feeling good.. yeah.. I'm feeling alright..

Staying up all night.. playing to the sunrise.. 

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

I've never.. felt free.. like this before..

The open ocean.. is my front door..

Oh.. what a.. wonderful feeling..

I can't escape.. this feeling..

The warm sunshine.. brings a brand. new season..

The trade winds blow.. yeah.. they're blowing.. with the breeze.. and..

I hear you.. calling out.. to me..

In the middle.. of the ocean's.. where I'll be.. in the middle.. of the ocean..

I saw.. my friends.. down there..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

Living life.. without a care..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

Oh yeah.. we having.. a good time..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

Palm trees.. and the breeze.. got me.. feeling alright.. In the middle.. of the ocean..

Sleeping all day.. singing songs.. all night..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

Your warm.. smile got.. me feeling.. so nice..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

Damn.. I feel so free.. I'm feeling free.. yeah..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

On an island.. that's where.. I'll be.. yeah.. No worries.. no way.. no worries.. no way..

Sleep.. in the hammock.. all day.. yeah..

On an island.. you'll find..

That's where.. I'll be..

In the middle.. of the ocean..

On an island.. you'll find..

That's where.. I'll be.." 

After I finished singing and performing 'K-Bong's' 'Middle-Of-The-Ocean'. I noticed 'Lord-Stark' and the 'Lord-Commander' 'Gerold-Hightower'.. walking towards me following the 'wolf' who went to retrieve the two on my orders.

"'Lord-Commander'!.. 'Lord-Stark'!.. good day we having today!.. perfect sailing weather I'd call it..".I greeted them and then talked about how pretty the day was today.

"Aye Prince it's a beautiful day it is.. we were informed you wished to travel to 'Dragonstone-Island'.." the 'Lord-Commander' said.

"Yes indeed.. we will fortify the island... The surviving 'Targaryen' has most likely already fled the island by the time we reach the Island. I shall try to request a 'parley' with 'Robert-Baratheon'. I am hoping for your assistance in that particular endeavor 'Lord Stark'.." I said while looking at Stark waiting for his answer..

"I can go to 'King's-Landing' and speak with him.. it will be done my 'prince.." 'Lord Stark answered.

"Perfect!.. 'Lord-Commander'!.. I entrust the safety of the 'king' and 'Queen-Mother' Lyanna. I must return to my slumbers.." I said to finish my instructions for the day. Now it's off to go to sleep then wake up back in 'ancient China'.

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***After a day of sailing east through the Sea of Dorne. 'Cao-Ce' was lying in his 'hammock' aboard the 'Sea-Bitch'.. when slumber came to him.. he was 'transported' back to his room on 'Cao-Estate'.. with the 'portal' closing behind him..***

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"Ang!.. Wake up!..it's almost 'sun-up' you're responsible for training with the 'house guard' while I'm gone to the Capital!.. keep the 'recruits' training every day.. make sure they do their 'boxing forms' and ensure they have plenty to eat and adequate amounts of rest as well.. don't want any 'servants' getting sick now do we?.. no we don't.. so you're in charge. I want to get my 'Spear-Play' to 'level three before the 'Xiahou-Cousins' make it here.. this is the first time in a while I haven't needed to sleep right after I transfer back to this world. I guess I got enough sleep on the boat.." I shout to wake up my little brother.. and then I talk about the 'spear-play' skills I need to train.

"ok!.. 'level-three'?.. what kind of spear is 'level-three'?.." my little brother says.. to which I can't help but smile and shake my head.