Daenerys 1

Land was in sight. It had been so long but she was finally back. Westeros. Her homeland. The feeling had already begun to worm its way into her mind. What if this was all for nothing? What if they were making a mistake? What if they lost? "No" she told herself, "she had an army, she had dragons, and her advisors. Tyrion Lannister, she respected him, trusted him even. A man who, if she listened to all the stories, she should have been predisposed to hate. But there he was, standing at the mast gazing out into the sea. A memory flickered in the back of her mind.

It was before they had set sail. Tyrion had been true to his nature, either drinking or reading, occasionally in the company of cutthroats and thieves. But this time was different, the small man was sitting against a wall. Empty cups of wine surrounded him, though none of it spilt. On his lap sat a large book, though he was not paying attention to it. No! He seemed to be in a world of his own, a small smile on his face. He was singing?

"Faintly…Dragons roar. To take this…. Heavy Crown! Soon I'm coming down! Lost but never found! Waiting for my words…seen but never heard. Tears fall...oooooooh dragons caalllll, But I'll keep coming down"

He stopped when he noticed her presence, Dany smirked, Tyrion seemed to be the only one capable of making her smile recently. She briefly considered sitting next to him but thought against it, not very dignified for a queen and soon to be conqueror. Though she had to admit the song wasn't half bad. Tyrion rose and walked to fetch himself another flagon of wine. Dany spoke 'that was a nice song' Tyrion smiled to himself 'When I was a child it was one of my favourite songs, though my father punished me for it "Lannister's don't act like fool! Lannister's don't sing like common bards" What a cunt' Dany allowed herself a small chuckle at this unapologetic critique of his family. Dany was always impressed by how drunk Tyrion could get and yet still be smarter than more people than she could name. 'Where did you hear that song?' Dany asked mildly curious, no doubt trying to distract herself from the upcoming invasion. However, she was surprised by Tyrion's response, for some reason he looked slightly ashamed of himself. Tyrion gazed into her eyes and spoke in a remorseful tone 'From your brother' Dany was shocked 'Rhaegar?' Tyrion nodded 'they very same'

Daenerys was puzzled, Barristan Selmy had told her that Rhaegar was a talented singer, but she had no idea that her newly titled hand of the queen was aquatinted with her older brother. Truthfully she loved hearing stories about Rhaegar, after witnessing all the pain in the world Dany had often comforted herself with those stories. Dany pushed further 'You knew Rhaegar?' At this Tyrion laughed into his drink 'Ha about as well as I know the gods, which is funny because he was probably the closest thing to one' Dany scoffed, 'I think you've had a bit too much to drink' Tyrion bowed mockingly 'That I have but about Rhaegar I speak only truth' Dany was sceptical, she knew her brother was a great man, but godlike was pushing it. Tyrion seemed to notice this 'You don't believe me?' 'Well it's a bit hard to believe' Tyrion stopped moving and gazed at her, then he smiled, he knew he had her. Tyrion laughed 'would my queen like to hear my tale of Rhaegar?' Dany grinned 'do I need to demand it? Tyrion grinned as well 'then listen well my Queen for my story is one of wonder'

Dany sat down, pouring herself a glass of wine, eager for Tyrion to tell his story. Tyrion began 'It was on my 7th name day, before the rebellion, before everything. My beloved family took a trip to Kings Landing, father apparently had some business to tend to. Then, as we made our way up to the castle all of the carriages suddenly stopped.'

Tyrion paused to drink, Dany was aware that he was dragging the story out but could not help but pay fanatical like attention to his every word. Tyrion continued 'Next thing I see, my cunt of a sister exits the carriage and starts sprinting to a crowd of people. Father was furious and followed after her. The possibility of him beating her was too sweet to pass up so I followed after. And then we saw him.'

Dany smiled 'Even your sister wanted to see him?' Tyrion laughed 'Rhaegar Targaryen? Everyone wanted to see him! I've heard that my brother was the handsomest man in all the seven kingdoms, but next to Rhaegar, he and I may as well have been equals. There he was, wearing nothing but rags, sitting down on the mud, singing, with two of the kingsguard standing on either side of him' Dany pushed 'and he was singing that song?' 'yes he was, though I think my rendition was better' Dany looked at him doubtfully, Tyrion laughed when he saw this 'It surely was a sight to behold, every woman in the crowd was weeping waterfalls, I doubt there was a woman alive that wouldn't do anything just so he would look at them'

Dany was suddenly reminded of what Mormont had said to her 'but he died anyway' Tyrion nodded 'he did, maybe he was too good for this world, I think you might be better, you may not be as pretty, or smart, or strong, or even talented' Dany knew he was teasing, but still…'Excuse me!' Tyrion nodded, perhaps he was getting to comfortable 'but despite all that, I think Rhaegar looked at the world, the way it could be, but you my Queen, you see the world as it is! A handy skill when it comes time to take the Iron Throne'

Suddenly a huge wave smashed against the shit, snapping Dany out of her memory, Tyrion approached her 'We've arrived my Queen' Daenerys Targaryen looked at the land before her, then up into the sky where her dragons were circling. It was time. Dany took a deep breath. Then, curiously? Her breath could be seen as she exhaled. For the first time for as long as she could remember, she was cold? Tyrion shivered as well, 'Winter has come!' Dany looked at him puzzled 'What?' 'Starks are always right, eventually' She realized that he was merely quoting a phrase, but she saw a sound piece of logic. 'Winter has come' So who better to ally yourself with then someone who knows winter better than anyone. Turning to Tyrion she said 'The North! We'll start there!'

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