Hi everyone! I have been so busy lately that I couldn't even manage to write a portion of the story. Who knew college could be so tiring? Anyways, I hope everyone is enjoying the story. I know some of you are wondering if there will be any romance with Athena and the answer is yes! I know the perfect someone I want to set her up with. It will be very soon.
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Chapter 7: Are we there yet?
The north was glorious and wild, it was certainly not meant for the weak and vulnerable, but Queen Athena sought to change that. She felt it was her job to protect everyone, to give everyone the kindness they deserve and their freedom back.
Winterfell was still in a ruin from the dragon, but the atmosphere had changed. The Bolton soldiers had all been pardoned except those who still claimed allegiance to House Bolton. Athena had sent those men to the Wall, she knew very well that the Watch was always looking for more men.
For the first time Athena felt at home in Winterfell again, it was if the Bolton's had never laid their filthy hands upon the land. That feeling was short lived when Athena saw Sansa. She had grown so much since the last time she saw her with her stern face, bold personality, and the silver crown Athena had placed upon her head. It was gift Athena's father gave her as a young girl, but Athena thought Sansa deserved it more than she did.
"That silver crown suits you very well your grace," Athena said walking to Sansa who stood staring at the ruins of Winterfell.
"Your grace?" Sansa said looking confused. "I am not a Queen." She said firmly, almost sadly.
"You defeated Ramsay Bolton, Winterfell is yours now Sansa." Athena smiled at Sansa, but she didn't return it. She understood why, after everything the young girl went through, it was a wonder how she was still alive.
There was a long moment of silence before Sansa finally spoke again, "Why did you come back?"
The question took Athena off guard for a second, "To rescue you, the North, all the people." It was a question that she really couldn't answer well. "I just thought about you and your family. I know if I was trapped in my home by that monster, I would appreciate it if someone would rescue me too." She was content with her answer, but Sansa was not.
"No," Sansa said suddenly, she turned around to look Athena in the eyes, "What is the real reason Athena? I want you to be honest with me, about everything." Sansa looked very serious, it only made Athena want to run away again.
"What I just told you was true, but I also came back because I need the North on my side if I'm going to take the Iron Throne. I know," Athena said looking at Sansa's who was surprised by her answer. "After your father told me who I really was, I started having all these weird dreams about my real father, Rhaegar. Then this witch told me a prophecy about how when the ice reforms, I will be reborn. I don't know, it's… it's hard to explain."
"I understand," Sansa said staring into the distance. "So I have a new sister," she said smiling for the first time.
"Sansa I would've always been your sister even if I was bloody bull frog," Athena said smiling. It made Sansa laugh, Athena looked at Sansa who truly looked happy and beautiful.
"When will you take the Iron Throne?" Sansa asked.
"Soon, but first I must meet with Daenerys Targaryen to unite our houses. I have the North as my ally, but a good alliance is with marriage and I cannot marry Jon." Athena told Sansa.
"Jon? Why would you even marry Jon anyways? He is a bastard with no claim." Sansa said honestly.
"Since you are the Queen of the North now, I will not lie to you. My dear, Jon is my twin brother. He and I were separated at birth, but are blood is the same. He has a great claim to Winterfell and the Iron Throne. Don't worry Sansa, Jon wouldn't take the claim, he has no interests in ruling, he just wants people to stop knowing him as Winterfell's bastard."
"Wow. This is so much to take in, I can't believe Jon is your brother. But Jon can't leave the Wall, he is sworn to stay by oath."
"Well he was sworn, but he's coming back to Winterfell to keep you safe." Sansa was about to ask why before Athena interrupted her, "Sweet sister, it is not my place to tell you. Ask Jon when you see him yourself. I'm sending you and Theon to the Wall."
"The Wall? I am the Queen now. Why must I leave?"
"You're low on men and right now you have enemies at all your sides. I cannot risk losing you again Sansa, don't worry the Wall is not half so bad." Just then a dark shadow covered Athena and Sansa, they both looked up to see the blue dragon coming in for a landing. "Ice," Athena said sweetly at the huge beast. She had named the dragon Ice after his light blue eyes. He was a sweet creature in nature, he never showed aggression to Athena or anyone else in the castle. Ice would fly away to look for food, but he always came back to Athena. After he arrived, he would sleep until he was hungry again.
"It still scares me," Sansa stepping away from the dragon.
"I don't blame you," Athena said stroking the dragon's head. Ice was so enormous that he made the earth rumble when he walked and his shadow would cover a good portion of Winterfell. "You must leave now Sansa, my guards will be watching over Winterfell until you and Jon return. I have to sail to Essos to meet with the dragon Queen, but first that requires finding a ship."
"I want to come with you," Sansa said almost begging.
"You can't Sansa, besides I've already promised Jon I would take you to the Wall."
"Let me come Athena, you're not the only one who wants to meet this dragon Queen." Sansa said smiling.
Athena couldn't help but smile in return at the young girl. She was so assertive now that it made Athena rethink if she even needed to rescue Sansa in the first place. "Fine," Athena said rolling her eyes, "I am not responsible if one her dragons eats you." She said jokingly.
That comment made Sansa hesitate a moment, but the new young queen was ready for anything.
Xxxxx
"How much longer?" Athena said impatiently as they sailed across the Narrow Sea. It was a beautiful sight at first to be surrounded by all the salt water, but now it bothered Athena very much.
"The captain says in three weeks we should be there." Sansa said sweetly rubbing the Silverstone Queen's back.
"We have been sailing for months, why aren't we there yet?" Athena's question was rhetorical, but she knew Sansa would answer anyways.
"Are you alright my lady?" Jon asked Athena.
"The Narrow Sea is huge; don't worry your grace, we'll be there in no time." Sansa smiled and ran to the front of the ship feeling free. Her hair had natural waves from the wind and sea, it hung loosely to the small of her back. She wore a cream dress with long bell sleeves and a gold belt to hug her waist. Athena was wearing her purple and silver dress she wore to Winterfell, but her hair was an absolute mess. The girls had bought many new clothes from merchants along the shipping docks, but Athena had yet to try on any of the clothes. The two girls had to go to the Wall one last time to pick up Athena's sabers. It was a sweet reunion for Sansa and Jon, they both exchanged hugs and almost cried in each other's arms. Jon was hesitant about letting Sansa out of his sight again, but Sansa was determined to go with Athena. Her brother was a suborn man, but he could be easily persuaded, especially by Sansa. It was hard for Athena to allow both the Starks to come with her on this journey. She wanted to at least have all the northern houses on her side by the time she came back. Luckily, Athena had Sansa write a letter declaring herself Queen of the North, she would let Ser Davos send a copy with her signature to all the great Northern houses. Jon was proud of Sansa, he never knew how strong she could be, but he still never wanted to Sansa to leave his sight. Sansa had told Jon to come along with them since he was the dragon's daughter and Athena's true brother.
"This voyage will be the end of me," Athena said. Her stomach began to rumble and soon enough she had head down to the ocean to let out the poison from her stomach.
Sansa ran to Athena to hold her hair back as she continued to vomit into the ocean. When she was done, Sansa ran into the cabin to get Athena some water with lemon juice to sweeten her breath. "Thank you," Athena told Sansa graciously.
"Put on this dress Athena," Sansa said handing her a light gold dress with a brown belt. It was the same shape as the one Sansa was wearing and felt very light. "Go on," Sansa urged.
"What is it with girls and their dresses?" Jon asked openly.
Athena put on the dress with reluctance, "This dress may or may not be ruined with vomit."
"You look beautiful Athena," Sansa said smiling, "Now let me start working on your hair."
"No, not the hair. It's only to become mess again. Try doing something about Jon's hair, the Gods know it has become wild." The comment made Jon laugh out loud. "Oh and stop calling me my lady Jon, I'm your sister."
"Should I call you your grace?" Jon said smiling.
"I will not hesitate to punch you Lord Snow."
The ship sailed for weeks until they had finally reached Essos, the other side of the world. It was such a relief to the three, they had both grown very tired and could never seem to get a full night's rest. Ice flew alongside the ship, but didn't arrive until several minutes after the ship had docked. The dragon had followed Athena everywhere, when he was out of sight, she didn't need to worry about him coming back.
Both girls wore the same dresses they had bought from the merchant, but their hair was styled in a Silverstone style braid as Athena had called it. It was a half braided bun with the rest of the hair hanging loosely on the girls back.
Leyrion and Sorella had been as eager as their mother to leave the ship, the two big cats ran around the deck chasing each other, causing a scene as usual. A man by the name Dyrio helped the girls off the ship, Athena thanked him and paid him for his service. The whole entire area was filled with lots of merchants selling more dresses, spices, fur cloaks, potions, and hot food. Athena smelled sausage cooking on one of the grills and had to immediately have a taste for herself. Sansa was eyeing jewelry from an olive-skinned man with a Dornish accent. He smiled as Sansa tried on a necklace with a blue emblem and silver chain. "How much is this?" Sansa asked clearly in love with the necklace.
"For you my lady, Marlycio will charge nothing." He smiled at Sansa.
"That is very kind of you, but I cannot take this from you for free." She said nervous at the man. Sansa knew the real nature of people now after everything she had been through.
"It is a gift, for a beautiful woman." He put the necklace in a velvet bag and handed it to Sansa. She was about to return it when Athena came over.
"What's going on here?" Athena asked eating a piece sausage. She noticed the velvet bag in Sansa's hand, "Did you buy something?" She asked Sansa.
Sansa looked a bit on edge, she placed the velvet bag back onto the merchant's chart before walking away from Athena. "Well I am most certainly lost." Athena said taking another bite of sausage. Sansa walked over to Jon who was listening to a story from a one-eyed pirate named Berry. Jon was smiling as the man told stories about the great monsters in the ocean. When Ice had landed onto the dock, everyone stopped in their tracks and were afraid. Athena called to all of them to not be frightened by the big creature, Ice had then taken flight again no doubt looking for food.
The man smiled at Athena, his eyes were brown and his face was young, he must have been in his teens. "Would my lady like to try on one of these fine pieces?" The young merchant said gesturing to the jewelry.
"I have too much jewelry already, if you were selling food it would be a different story." The boy laughed. He was a very handsome boy with a sweet smile.
"You are from Westeros I see." He was looking at Athena's face, staring at her with something in his eyes Athena couldn't point out.
"And you are from Dorne." Athena replied back looking at the scenery.
"How did you know?" He asked quietly, almost nervously.
"It was a guess, a very good one I can tell." Athena was freaked out by his nervousness. "You know who I am?" She asked him trying to change the subject.
"No," he said as if he was ashamed.
"Good. Do you know how to get to Meereen from here?"
"I must admit I do not, but try asking locals. They will know more than I do."
"So you are from Dorne I see." Athena said with a laugh.
"Please my lady, not so loud." He said nervous again.
"What is your problem boy?" She was seriously on edge with him.
"It's nothing."
"Very well then, I'll be on my way." She said about to go.
"Wait, my lady." He pleaded. "I am sorry for being so…"
"Weird," Athena finished for him.
"Yes," he laughed, "Who are you?"
When he said that her sabers came to her side, Sorella had a dead chicken in her mouth. "You're Athena Silverstone," he said with wonder in his eyes. Athena didn't deny it; she couldn't deny it now. "Yes, now who are you?"
"Trystane Martell," he said very low, "Please do not tell anyone."
Athena's eyes opened wide at the young man. "You're the prince of Dorne."
"I am," Trystane said with a sad smile. The prince of Dorne was well away from home selling jewelry for a merchant. It was strange, the young boy was strange and the way he looked at Athena was even stranger. "What is the saber queen doing all the way in Essos?" he asked.
"I could ask the same for the prince of Dorne," she said suspiciously.
A man walked up to the chart and was eying the jewelry. Trystane pulled Athena by her arm to the side of the chart where no one could hear them. "Who do you fight for?" Trystane asked very seriously.
"For House Silverstone, for my family House Stark and Targaryen, and for those who were wronged."
"You don't side with the Lannisters?" He asked almost scared.
"No, not since I found out my father was killed by Cersei Lannister. I made House Silverstone independent and swore to take her down." At that moment she saw Trystane's eyes light up as he gave her a smile.
"I believe we have the same motivations," he said, "My father was killed in Dorne by his own nieces, I was almost killed myself but I managed to escape. Dorne is at war with itself and the girl I loved was murdered by my uncle's lover." He said looking as if he had a sour taste in his mouth.
"I'm sorry," Athena rubbed the side of his arm, "You are the rightful heir of Dorne. An exiled prince, perhaps when I finish taking the seven kingdoms, I could give you your home back."
"My lady, that would be most generous of you."
"But first I must meet with Daenerys Targaryen." Athena whiling said walking away.
Trystane followed her as she walked and Athena didn't need to ask him if he was coming with her.
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They were on the road to Meereen in a couple of hours after Trystane managed to find a man who knew his way. All four royal children went by different names to hide their identity, Sansa was wearing a veil to hide her red hair, but Athena didn't bother hiding herself. She was known for having two giant sabers and now a huge dragon, she was easily recognizable.
"We stop here for the night," their guide said walking into the obvious brothel. There were half naked and naked women leaning against the walls and hanging around the door. Athena saw a man with a whore on his lap sitting on a bench while another man was kissing a girl with blonde hair. The sight of all this didn't make Athena sick, in fact it made Athena wish she had a lover. She thought about Robb, still he was in her heart.
"Do we have to stay here?" Sansa asked uncomfortably.
"It's only for one night, we'll just have to make do with it. Come on let's go inside."
The inside of the brothel was dark and heavy, the curtains had been shut and only candle light guided their way to find the guide. "Three silvers," he told Athena dryly. She gave him the money and looked around the room, it smelt like metal, sex, and cinnamon. Trystane stood by Sansa to make her feel safe as Athena and Jon talked with the guide. "Is there any other place we can stay?" Athena really hoped they could find another place tonight for the sake of Sansa. The girl looked absolutely terrified.
"I've been coming to this place for years, it's the best there is in town." The guide grabbed an older woman by her waist, she was wearing a loose brown dress and was carrying a flagon of wine. "This is Ganeya," he said to Athena, "She's the owner of this brothel, always giving me friendly discounts." Ganeya smiled at the man and looked to Athena.
"That is very lovely," Athena said, "But I am not looking to lie with anyone tonight, let's go find another place to stay." She felt regretful about letting Trystane choose their guide. "Nonsense," Ganeya began, "We have bedrooms upstairs you all can sleep in. I will bring you food and bath water, please follow me." They all followed Ganeya into the bedroom, it was much nicer than Athena had expected. The room had a large window overlooking the small town, the room also had a fire place and a huge bed in the center. It felt cozy, Athena couldn't have guessed that there was a brothel downstairs. "This is very nice," Athena pointed out, "I would like the key to the room in case someone tries to break in."
"Of course, of course, here you are my dear," Ganeya was smiling at Athena, "You are a very beautiful woman, perhaps you might like to work for me?"
Athena laughed at the woman, "I'm afraid I'll have to deny that tempting offer."
"Very well, I will be up with food and water shortly."
Ganeya and the guide left the room and soon it was dead silent. Sansa took off the veil from her hair and let down her loose, red waves.
"I am going to get Leyrion and Sorella," Athena said walking to the door.
"I'll come with you your grace," Jon said following her.
"Don't call me your grace either Jon, I'm either Athena or sister, choose one." Athena said sternly. She didn't like how courteous Jon was being, Athena knew they were closer than that.
"I'm sorry Athena, it's a habit."
"Very well, come on, let's hope the sabers didn't break the door."
Athena and Jon walked over to a small stable where they put the two big cats in. Athena wasn't sure if it was a good idea to bring the two animals inside when meeting with the owner or having them out in general. She was afraid to let them out of her sight no matter how fierce the two seemed. "Come my loves, we have a nice room to sleep in." The two cats followed them back to the brothel, the people stared but did not say anything to them. They fear me as they should.
"Where do you think Ice is?" Jon asked. Jon was fascinated with Ice, the two really connected with each other and it made Athena smile knowing how much Jon cared for him.
"Maybe he flew back to the sea to catch fish or into the forest to hunt deer." It was a reasonable guess even though Athena didn't really know what the dragon did when he was gone.
"Do you think Queen Daenerys will mind letting you have the throne?" Jon asked after some silence. "I read letters at the Wall claiming she wants the Iron Throne as well."
"I've heard the same, I'm hoping she will be reasonable when I tell her who we are. The Iron Throne is rightfully ours Jon, since you have no interests in being King it is my responsibility to be the Queen." Athena wondered how the dragon queen would take the news. Athena hoped she wasn't like her father King Aerys.
"What if she doesn't compromise? What will you do?" Jon stopped the both of them whiling asking this question.
"I guess I would have to take it without her help," Athena said feeling nervous at the prospect. Daenerys has an army of unsullied, the Dothraki, the Second Sons, and three dragons. Athena was afraid thinking of all this.
"It would start another war," Jon said honestly.
"Not if I can persuade her with… well I'm sure with what. Anyways, who says anything about starting a war. If she is a good queen, she will be able to come to a compromise."
That comment had seemed to silence Jon for the entire walk back. They entered the bedroom and to Athena's surprise, Trystane and Sansa were sitting on the floor playing a game. "What in the Gods are you two doing on the floor?" Athena asked while smiling.
"Playing a game," Trystane said.
"And what is this game?" Jon asked beside her.
"Kings and Queens," Sansa said. The two both resumed their game while Athena and Jon went to the bed.
"All of us for one bed?" Jon said questioningly.
"It's a big bed Jon, don't tell your uncomfortable sleeping next to your sister?"
"No of course not, I'm sorry, I'm just not used to this." He looked around the room as if he was taking everything in.
"None of us are Jon." Athena hoped onto the bed and found the perfect resting spot. She closed her eyes as sleep found its way to her.
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The next morning was hectic as Athena awoke early and had everyone pack their belongings. She ran out of the room to find their guide lying on the floor with a naked girl in his arms. Athena walked over to him and kicked him lightly in the side to wake him up. The man grunted, but continued to rest. I have a kingdom to take old man. You're wasting my bloody time.
She kicked him again a little harder and this time he opened his eyes. "What?" He asked half awake, he pulled the naked girl closer to him. Athena could see the girl was awake.
"We're ready to leave, get up." Athena said with the grace of a queen.
The man rolled over with his belly in the air, "By Gods how early is it?" The man asked her.
"Very early, now hurry." Athena walked away and gathered the others, they walked down and saw their guide was still asleep. This angered Athena, Jon held her back knowing she wouldn't hold back on the man. "Let go Jon," Athena said escaping his grasp, she walked over to the man and kicked him again, "I told you we are leaving, are a bloody fool?" Athena was too tired and had too many others things to worry about then having to constantly keep this man awake.
"Dammit woman I need sleep, we can go whenever I can keep my eyes open," he said rolling around.
Athena had had enough of his nonsense, "You will be sleeping forever if you don't wake up now." The man gave no response having already fallen asleep again. He would've been ready if he had not spent the night having sex.
She saw the man's boots standing beside him and walked over to find what she was looking for. The silver jingled as she lifted the pouch, the sound made the man wake right up and yell, "You put that down woman," he said loudly.
It made Athena laugh, "Now I see that you're finally awake, the sound of silver does get people's attention. Get up right now and take us or I will take this away from you."
"Alright, alright." He got clumsily and made his way outside to saddle the horses.
"Next time, I pick our guide." Athena said to Trystane as she walked towards the stable.
Xxxxx
Meereen was a glorious sight, Athena saw the great pyramid from miles down the road, but seeing it close for the first was a glorious sight. "This place is magnificent," Athena said to the group. Their guide had left them whenever they entered the city, he was very upset to find that Athena had taken away some of the silver she promised him. Athena told him it was for bad service.
One of the dragon's queen's soldiers took the group to the pyramid where they finally saw the dragon queen. Athena was amazed by her beauty, her silver hair was long and curled, her eyes were a dark violet and they she carried herself mesmerized Athena. Daenerys sat on a stone bench, standing beside her were a pretty young girl who they called Melisandei, the leader of the Unsullied Grey Worm, and the man himself Tyrion Lannister. "Come forward," the dragon queen said to four. "Who are you?" Daenerys asked. Athena was about to respond when she saw Tyrion staring at Sansa. They are still husband and wife.
"I am Athena Silverstone your grace." Athena answered dutifully.
Daenerys looked to the others for responses, Jon spoke. "I'm Jon Snow your grace." Daenerys gave him a small smile before looking at Sansa, "Sansa Stark your grace," she said nervously. No doubt she was taken aback by Tyrion. Trystane was the last to introduce himself and after that, Daenerys spoke, "This is quite a surprise, three great houses." Tyrion gazed at Athena with wonder in his eyes. He didn't speak to her surprise, no doubt he was waiting to see why Athena had come all this way.
"What brings the four of you to Meereen?" Daenerys asked.
"I wish to united our houses your grace," Athena did not want to waste time beating around the subject. "Westeros is in a ruin now that Cersei is the queen, the North is still recovering from the Boltons, and we all know the brilliant words of House Stark. Winter is here your grace, I will leave the explanation to Jon Snow about the seriousness of it, but I'm here to ask you to join forces with me to take down Cersei Lannister." Athena carefully choose her words, but was nervous with what Daenerys was thinking.
Daenerys looked to Tyrion for a response and Athena knew he had one, "I must say it is honor to be in your presence my lady, or should I say your grace?" Tyrion paused for a moment and began again, "My lady Sansa," he said staring at Sansa with sadness in his eyes, "It's been so long."
"It is nice to see you again my lord," Sansa said sweetly.
"Indeed it is, who knew that a Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and Silverstone would all be in the same room having a nice conversation." Tyrion said smiling.
"We are discussing an alliance, not drinking tea," Dany told him before turning her attention back to Athena, "I assume you know that I will be taking the iron throne when I sail to Westeros," she said. The statement struck Athena even though she already knew it was coming. How can I compete with the dragon queen?
"I have heard your grace, but there is something you need to know."
"And what is that?"
"Jon and I are brothers, Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen are our parents. Ned Stark kept us hidden for our own protection, but when I traveled to Winterfell, he told me who I am." Dany was silent taking in the information, "Why should I believe that?" She asked seriously.
"I know it's hard to believe your grace, but it's true, I've seen it for myself." Jon told Daenerys.
"My brother died on the trident by the usurper, no one said anything about him having children with the Stark girl." Daenerys looked confused, her face gave way to frustration. She stood up and walked down the steps to face Athena, her violet eyes looking into Athena's. The dragon queen was looking for a resemblance to her brother, but it was hard to find. Athena and Jon lacked the Targaryen silver hair and violet eyes, they had more Stark in them than anything, but Daenerys saw it. She saw the specks violet in Athena's eyes and the light violet rim circling the pupil. "I can see it in your eyes, but that is not enough." Daenerys walked out of the pyramid, Athena knew it was hard for the young queen to handle all this information. Tyrion stayed behind giving Daenerys her space, he walked down the steps and stopped when he stood about Jon's height.
"My Lady Athena, did you really believe that her grace would believe this true?" Tyrion asked.
"It was a gamble, a bad one." Athena said with her head down. She was still a child after all, she knew nothing war, fighting, or even how to act like a proper girl. Athena tried her luck with Ramsay and failed, gambling was a bad call.
"When you play the game of thrones, you can never gamble, it will only get you killed." Tyrion was about to exit, but stopped when he reached Sansa. "My Lady Sansa, how are you? Truly?" He asked sweetly.
"I am fine my lord, Athena rescued me from Ramsay, I owe her my life." Sansa looked to Athena and managed to give her a small smile.
"Athena Silverstone, who knew you were capable of such things." Tyrion said with a grin.
She had enough of this, it was a bloody pain sailing all the way to Essos and Athena wasn't going to let go without trying. "I am not lying Lord Tyrion, I am the dragon's daughter. Jon is my brother as well, I thought we were friends. Why won't you believe me?"
"I'm sorry my lady, but her grace is right about the evidence, there is no proof that you are in fact Rhaegar's daughter and if you can't manage to get the dragon queen to believe you, how do you expect the realm to?"
Athena knew at that moment what to do, she prayed that he was around. People only believe with what they see. "My lord, I'm sure Queen Daenerys is growing lonely outside, come let us all bless her with our presence." Athena led the way to outside pyramid where she found Daenerys and Melissandei standing to her right with Grey Worm. "Your grace," Athena greeted her. Dany only looked to her, but did not say anything back. This angered Athena, the dragon queen was too stubborn and practically had her eyes closed. She's afraid, I am the true born daughter of ice and fire, I weaken her claim. "You look distraught your grace, I know it's hard to believe, but maybe this will help." Athena stuck her two fingers and blew a loud whistle. It echoed in the distance as the light wind swept the sound into the sky. Athena saw that Lerion and Sorella had responded to whistle, but not Ice. Perhaps he left me too. My father left me, Robb left me, now Ice is another name on the list.
Daenerys looked ready to retire, her eyes we beginning to sag and her responses were slowing. "I have heard of your sabers, they are the sigil of House Silverstone. This only helps to prove that you are a Silverstone." Daenerys tone had become less orderly.
"Lady Silverstone," Tyrion began, "It is getting late and I'm sure all of us could use a good night's sleep to clear our minds. Perhaps we should all retire for the night."
"I agree." Daenerys said as she began to walk into the pyramid.
Athena wanted to cry, she had failed. She would have to go back to Crystal Water's and tell her people of her failures. I am weak father, I wish you were here. You would know what to say. Jon looked to Athena sympathetically knowing his sister's pain. He put a hand on her back trying to comfort the young queen. Athena felt as if a stone was in her chest, her eyes filled with salty tears as she watched Daenerys and her armada leaving. She pressed her head into Jon when she heard a screech. Athena looked over to the source and saw Ice flying over the great pyramid, his wings casted a huge shadow across the ground, as if night had taken over. Athena saw Daenerys stop in tracks, she looked over to Ice knowing this wasn't her dragon. Ice landed by Athena, the ground rumbled in response, and Trystane almost tumbled from the earthquake-like effect.
Athena placed her hand on Ice's head and gently rubbed the creature's snout. Ice almost purred in response, but it came out as a growl. His blue eyes stared into Athena's, the great beast flapped it's wings, they spread a shadow across the ground and caused a great gust of wind. Daenerys observed the dragon, her face was full of wonder looking at the dragon. The dragon queen couldn't believe her eyes, there was another mother of dragons, and the girl is her brother's daughter.
"You see your grace, I am the dragon's daughter. Ice knows it, Ned Stark knows it, and so did the witch in the cave." Athena then started to get one top of the blue dragon, Daenerys and crew all stared at the Silverstone queen, "The woman who murdered my father sits upon the iron throne, she is one who will corrupt Westeros, even more than it already is. Not only that Queen Daenerys, the dead are coming, they have an army of hundreds of thousands ready to destroy come winter, and winter is here." Tyrion looked at Athena, almost as if he was proud of her. He knew by then that Athena was telling the truth, how could she not? Only Targaryen's can ever think to ride upon the back of dragons. Athena gently slid off from Ice and the great beast flew away into the distance.
Daenerys walked over to Athena, "How? How did you get that dragon?" She asked.
"It found me your grace, it was underneath Winterfell, it was the reason we won back Winterfell from the Bolton's."
"Underneath?" Daenerys asked, "I have seen many strange things, but this… well I don't know what to say to this." She looked at Athena with a bit of sadness in her violet eyes. "I believe you," she said. Athena's heart was pounding in her chest. She had managed to get the dragon queen to believe her.
"Thank you," Athena said in response.
"You all must be hungry," Daenerys began, "We will meet in my counsel room in an hour, that way you have time to eat and relax. We have much to talk about." Everyone began to move, but Athena and her sabers stayed behind, she was still in shock. "Are you coming?" Jon asked her. "Yes, I'll meet you there."
They all had left, Athena stood there with her sabers, but noticed Daenerys had stayed behind as well. The dragon queen began to walk over to her, "When did you find out that you were my brother's daughter?" Daenerys asked. Her tone had become more comfortable, almost friendly.
"About five ago your grace," Athena replied. The two queens both looked off into the distance, staring at the falling sun. "I know it's hard for you to hear, I couldn't even believe it myself, but when Lord Stark told me, it was like I had known for my life." Daenerys nodded in response.
"That makes you my niece," Dany said whiling smiling.
"Don't forget about Jon your grace, he's your nephew."
Dany smiled again, "Of course not, but I see it in you more, you have more Targaryen in you than Jon."
"Well he was raised in Winterfell with the Stark's and our mother is a true born Stark, that is probably why."
"I'm glad you're here Athena, and I'm proud that you a queen, a good queen for that matter."
"Thank you your grace, that means a lot to me." Athena smiled at Dany and Athena let out a small laugh.
"What is it?" Dany asked.
"Cersei will never know what hit her." Athena said smiling. Revenge was so sweet that she could taste it in her mouth.
Thank you all for reading! I hope you liked the chapter, and boom! The two dragon queens have united! Let me know how you like it and also what you guys think will happen when they reach Westeros. Who do you think Athena should pair up with? How about Sansa? So much romance is coming soon! One more thing, would you all like for me to start writing different POVs for characters? Thanks!