Heart of the Dragon Queen
CHAPTER ONE:
Jorah was covered in dirt, filthier than Dany had ever seen him. He looked worn, like the toy dragon Dany had owned when she was a child. She had loved that tiny wooden dragon so much, carrying it everywhere, because of this it wore away and became raggedy. It's once fine golden design became a rusty mustard color. Dany grew sad to see her old companion grow so ragged, yet at the same time anger grew. How dare he appear before her after she banished him. She had trusted him so much and to find out one of the people she trusted most had betrayed her she had to send him away.
Now he stood before her dripping with the blood of the men he just killed in the first round of the pit's battle. Although this wasn't an official battle she was forced to overlook such a savage ordeal.
"Get him out of my sight." She spoke quickly. Eyes flaring Dany frowned. What would she do now? He stood in front of her, eyes longing for her. She couldn't bear seeing him in such pain. Although he was not bleeding from his previous battle she could see his heart cracking in front of her. He would only ever look at her. Dany had never seen him look at any other woman, only her. This frightened her. She stood up and began to leave. Seeing him again was breaking HER heart.
"Khaleesi…. please give me a moment of your time." Jorah spoke urgently as guards pulled at his arms. "I BROUGHT YOU A GIFT." She heard his yell behind her as she turned away. She hesitated. What did he mean? What could he possibly want to give her?
"It's true," replied a voice. This voice was very unfamiliar. Dany turned to face the battle pit to see a dwarf with a scarred face, light blonde hair, and purple eyes. Who was this? "He has, I am the gift. It's a pleasure to meet you, your grace. My name is Tyrion Lannister."
Lannister, the people who tore her family apart. Dany would have to question these two, but not here. She ordered the guards to take them to away for now until she could question them.
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"Why Jorah?" Dany spoke as she looked at him in the dungeon. He was sitting in the corner. The cell around him made him look even more disheveled. She hated to see him in such a condition.
"Why do you think? Khaleesi?' Jorah responded in a matter of fact way. Dany's eyes were stern. She looked to the guards to open the cell. She wanted to talk him face to face without bars between them.
"I told you if I ever see you before me again I would have you killed. So why do you disobey me?"
"…." Jorah didn't reply. He looked at the floor. He was never much of a speaker but his silence infuriated Dany. She stood closer to him. She could smell his musty scent, which was so familiar to her.
"I might have to kill you. As the ruler of this land I have to make sure everything I say or ordered is followed through." Dany looked saddened for a second but then again fierce. Her eyebrows furrowed. Jorah knew this was a hard decision for her. He knew this look from memory. This was the look she made whenever she was holding her true feelings in. When she was unsure of herself this as the look she gave. He wanted to touch her. Make her feel like everything was all right. He feared her wrath if he were to touch her in this situation but somehow he felt as if he needed to. He was a dead man anyway.
In a swift movement he pulled her by the hand into an embrace. She struggled for a moment but then stopped. He felt her hands wrap around his neck.
"Forgive me Khaleesi." He whispered in her ear. Dany's chest felt as if someone was gripping it and squeezing tightly. She had always felt protected by Jorah. That was why she was so broken by his betrayal. Even being apart from him for so long she still felt this way. She may have feelings for Daario but something was different when she was close to Jorah. He would always be her guardian. Even from the shadows he would stay by her. He would walk through fire with her. He swore to be he knight and he would uphold that oath until he was dead.
Dany looked into his deep see, blue eyes. She loved the look in his eyes. They belonged to her and her alone. Having not seen them in so long made her realize how much she missed them. Without thinking she closed her eyes. Soon she felt the warm taste of sweetness on her lips. It was gentle and calming as if cherishing her. Her chest felt warm, like the heat of the fire that gave birth to her dragons. She realized it was Jorah. Frightened for a moment she let go. Tasting more of his lips. Her teeth nibbled slightly on his bottom lip making Jorah give out a soft moan that only Dany could hear. What was she doing? Her boldness shocked herself and yet this felt completely natural. Her mind was suddenly coming to the realization of where she was. She immediately pulled away. Without a word she walked swiftly out of the cell, pausing for a moment then walking away as calmly as she could. What in the world did she think she was doing back there? All she knew was that she wouldn't know what to do if she saw him again.
