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CHAPTER 1

It was the morning after the battle of Winterfell and everyone was in the dining hall exchanging stories and congratulations.

“A toast to Arya Stark for her bravery and for killing the Night King!” says Dany, as she is sitting head of the table alongside Jon, Tyrion, Sansa, Tormund, Grey Worm, and Missandei. There was an uproar of cheers and applause for the young Stark girl. Tormund stands up and says “and a toast to Jon for leading the army against the dead!” everyone stands up and raises their mugs to Jon and drinks. Dany stands there observing the love the Northmen and Freefolk have for Jon. Could she ever have that from them? Jon begins to speak, regaining Dany’s attention. “To my Queen, Daenerys of House Targaryen, Mother of Dragons, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains and so many other titles” Dany smiles as Jon continues “thank you for your army that you brought to Westeros and sacrificed so we could all work together to fight for the living. Thank you for saving me when I was in a field surrounded. I would be dead if you didn’t come back to my aid. We would all be dead if it weren’t for your help.” Jon raises his mug to Dany and locks eyes with her. They both felt as if they were the only ones in the room. There was a loud applause for Dany. While the Northmen and Freefolk were still unsure of the Queen, they were not dumb. They realize she gave up a lot to save them, and she did accomplish a lot to get to where she was now. If they didn’t love her yet, they did respect her.

Dany felt like all her pain and losses she endured on this journey were finally worth it for this moment. She looks at Jon one last time before she begins speaking and he gives her a shy smile. “Thank you for your support. Now, we have one more war to win! It’s time to end the usurpers reign once and for all!” The hall shakes with cheers. If anything, the Northmen hate Cersei for what she did to Ned Stark and his family over the years. Dany continues “We will begin planning the attack on Kings Landing immediately and will leave in a fortnight. In the meantime, let’s help each other rebuild homes and the castle walls. See Sansa for tasks and direction.” Dany then whispers in Jon’s ear “meet me in my chambers after dinner” and Jon nods in agreement.

Later that night, Dany hears a knock on her door. Eager, she quickly goes to the door to greet him. “I’m glad you came. I want to talk to you about our conversation we had before the battle began.” She gestures Jon to sit down and pours some wine for the both of them. Jon looking unsure states, “Dany, I don’t want the Throne. You have been working towards this your entire life. You’ve gained tens of thousands of followers who adore you. You have created an impossible army. Conquered Dragons Bay. I want you to take it. You have earned it. It is rightfully yours.”

“But what if people find out that you’re name is Aegon Targaryen?” says Dany. “What would they do? People love you here, they would demand for you to be King.” Jon, not knowing how else to comfort her, stands up and puts his arms around her and kisses her forehead. “You have to trust me, Dany” he said before he left the room.

Jon is feeling very conflicted because he now knows she is his Aunt. His father was her older brother. Keeping bloodlines within families was not something the Northmen were used to doing. He’s also hurt because he thought their relationship was more important than each other’s claim to the Throne. Jon goes to join the Freefolk in the courtyard to listen to all their crazy stories to get his mind off it.

Dany lays in bed wondering how life would be if Khal Drogo never died and wonders if the dead could talk, what would he tell her? Power was very important to the Khal, but the most important thing above all else was Dany. He wanted to do anything and everything for her. She was the moon of his life. They knew, way back then, as long as they had each other, they’d be alright. Outside her window, she hears Drogon make an affectionate growl. Dany sheds one tear and goes to sleep.

The next day Dany finds Jon riding Rhaegal above Winterfell—a sight that she will never get used to seeing. She thinks “Jon is a great man and the people love him. I love him.” She knew what she needed to do. She wasn’t prepared to lose another person she cared about. She seeks out Tyrion and tells him to call a council meeting at once.

Everyone of importance was there. Tyrion, Jon, Sansa, Arya, Bran, Tormund, Brienne, Varys, Grey Worm, Sam, and Missandei. Daenerys begins “This is a short meeting but an important one. Jon’s birthname is Aegon Targaryen, sixth of his name. His father was my brother, Rhaegar Targaryen, and his mother was Lyanna Stark. I want to rule because I know I can make the world a better place to live. I will not take it by force. Tyrion, I said this before and I still mean it. I will not be Queen of the ashes. I am Queen because the people chose me. I want to stay Queen because the people choose me.” The whole room is shocked. Jon is frozen. He can’t believe what she just did.

Sansa is the first to speak, “So does this make him King?” Dany takes a deep breath and says “if he wants it. Part of the reason why I have fought so long and hard was so a decent Targaryen could take their rightful place back on the Throne…” Jon interjects “My birthname might be Aegon Targaryen but I am Jon Snow. I was raised as the bastard son of Ned Stark of Winterfell. I am a Stark. I am Jon. I do not want to be anyone else. I do not want to sit on the Throne. I have never desired it. I haven’t earned it. It is yours” and he looks at Dany.

“But what if the people found out?” Sansa said. “They won’t find out” Jon snapped. “I trust that you will all respect my wishes and not say anything to anyone.”

Varys speaks next “I have always fought for the realm and I will continue to do so. That means I support the person who I think will best serve the people. I still support you, my Queen. You have proved time and time again that you are the best option. Especially after today, willing to give it up after all you have sacrificed for us. I choose you.”

”Thank you for your kind words, Varys” says Dany. Now she turns to Jon. “We could rule together. In fact, I want to rule together. We could get married.” Jon stands there, not knowing what to say. Tyrion senses the awkwardness and says “It would be a good match. It would be a marriage that units the entire country.” Sam says “the Targaryens have been marrying each other since the beginning of time. Nothing that hasn’t been done before. You two would make a great Queen and King.” Jon follows with “I- I don’t know. I have to think about it.” Jon still is surprised that she would do that for him but he still can’t shake the feeling of being her nephew. He storms out of the room, leaving Dany a bit hurt with his reaction, but she doesn’t let anyone notice.

“How is the planning coming along for the attack?” she says finally. Grey Worm speaks “Scouts have reported that Euron Greyjoy has a fleet so large it covers all of Blackwater Bay. There are more big crossbows, too. One on each ship and one every few feet on the city’s wall. Their main objective is to kill you, Drogon, and Rhaegal.” Dany says “We won’t let that happen. Did you find out anything about their strategy?” “No, my Queen. The Red Keep is heavily guarded. We cannot get anyone to sneak in and get close enough to Cersei to listen. We can only see what is happening on the outside.”

“Very well” said Dany. She continued “Sansa, I would like you to sit in on the war meetings from now on. I think the men can use your expertise here. You understand Cersei like no one else.” Sansa nods. “You are all dismissed, but can I have a word with you, Arya?” Dany says. “Of course, your Grace” answered Arya.

Everyone leaves the room besides Dany and Arya.

Dany says “Thank you again for killing the Night King. You really are the best warrior I have ever seen.” There was a brief pause. “I noticed your always watching my dragons, do you like them or are you scared of them?” she said in a humorous tone. “I’ve loved dragons ever since I was a little girl. My father would read me stories about them. I named my own direwolf Nymeria” said Arya. Happy to find common ground, Dany grins and says “maybe you’ll get to ride one someday.” “I would like that a lot, your Grace” Arya stated. “Is there something I could do for you, your Grace?” Amused, Dany says “please, call me Daenerys. Can you tell me more about your time in Braavos?”

Arya begins “I sailed over to Braavos after the Frays killed my family and Winterfell was taken. I trained to become no one and became a better fighter. I’d kill those whose names were given to the Many Faced God, and I could wear any face I needed to do so. I left when I realized I didn’t want to be no one. I wanted to be Arya Stark, so that is who I remained on being. Why do you ask?”

”I have a favor to request, and you’re the only one skilled enough and that I trust enough for this job. Go ahead of us to Kings Landing and spy on Cersei. Send me ravens on what you see and hear. To do this though, you’ll need to kill her hand, Qyburn, and steal his face. In return, after the war is done, I will give you anything you want as long as it’s in my power. If you agree” answered Dany.

It doesn’t take Arya very long to think of an answer “I’ll do it” she said. She wants to see Cersei dead just as much as Dany.

”You’ll have to leave tonight. Tell no one and stay safe” Dany says. They both smile at each other and before Arya leaves the room, Dany says one more thing “I really do love him.” Arya turned around and replied “I know. I think he loves you too.”

 

Later that afternoon, Dany was thinking about the story Ser Barristan told her before his death. He told her the people loved Rhaegar because he’d sing in the streets and donate his earnings to the less fortunate. She wasn’t much of a singer but she knew she could help in other ways to earn the trust of Sansa and the Northmen. Dany goes to seek Sansa and Tyrion.

“What does Winterfell need?” she asked. Tyrion appeared to be thinking and Sansa laughed. “Where do I begin? We need new walls, we need to repair the crypt and every other room in the castle, we need to house thousands of people, we need nurses to tend to the wounded…” Dany cuts her off. “My apologies. It is a lot, but what can I do right now to help?”

Tyrion chimes in “What Winterfell needs the most is money for materials and labor and most of all, food.” Dany thinks before responding “we can set up a new seaport on the Narrow Sea and send fishermen. There can be people who run routes every other day to bring in fish. We can fill barrels with sea water to keep the fish fresh on the journey and kill them once they arrive. We can set up small cabins along the way for the travelers. I am also willing to give Winterfell a carriage full of gold.” Sansa is taken back. Dany continues “we stole it from the Lannister’s after they invaded Highgarden. It is my understanding that Margaery was a good friend of yours, Sansa, and that you were to marry Loras. I am sure they would want you to have this money and do good with it.” Not knowing what to say, Sansa smiles and says “Thank you, your Grace.” “Call me Daenerys” Dany half smiled. “Lastly, I need you two to take my place. I will be gone for a few days. You are in charge until my return.”

“Where are you going?” Tyrion asked.

“I think we’re up against a bigger army than we think and I have to do something about those dragon killing machines. I trust your judgement. Keep everyone safe” Dany finishes.

She leaves the room and packs a few items in a bag, says goodbye to Rhaegal, climbs on Drogon, and rides off.

 

End of chapter 1. Chapter 2 will be up shortly.