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TYRION
'What in seven hells just happened?' –Tyrion thought, still trying to process what had just taken place.
The queen fell to her knees after that ruckus with Theon Greyjoy. Tyrion immediately moved towards her.
"Your grace?" –Tyrion heard Missandei
Daenerys had both hands on her head, eyes closed. Her whole body was trembling.
"Queen Daenerys?" –The dwarf asked as he extended his hand towards her "Are you all right?"
"…"
"Your grace, please come with me" –Missandei once again spoke to Daenerys, as Grey Worm and another unsullied guard came near
"…"
"Help the Queen to her chambers" –Missandei indicated them, worriedness all over her face
The Queen then opened her eyes.
"Where…" "Where are they?" –Daenerys asked Grey Worm, one hand still on her scalp as the men helped her stand up
"The Westerosi?"
"Yes"
"My men are taking them to the cells" –Grey Worm responded, probably assuming that these two were enemies of the Queen…after her reaction.
"No! Stop them, bring them back here" –Daenerys exclaimed, as she walked back towards the throne.
…
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"You stand before the presence of Queen Daenerys Targaryen. Right-" –Missandei didn't finish introducing Daenerys as she made a 'stop' hand motion to her.
"My lady. My lord. Apologies for my behavior before …I got consumed by a… hallucination, a flashback of a very bad memory. I assure you that this…unfortunate incident will not repeat itself" –Daenerys said, slightly bowing her head towards the Greyjoys
'They both must now be assuming that Daenerys is as mad as her father' –Tyrion thought
"Whatever you need of me, please ask away"
"…"
"Your grace. My name is Yara Greyjoy… and this is my brother, Theon Greyjoy" –The woman said, probably trying hard to contain her irritation
"And don't worry. We've all had our bad days…" –Yara Greyjoy responded
'Maybe violent receptions are an everyday thing back at the Iron Islands' –Tyrion thought, remembering how savage the people from these barren rocks are said to be.
…
Tyrion didn't really pay much attention to the conversation, his mind was fully occupied with the events that had trespassed when the Greyjoys arrived 'What the fuck happened with the Queen?' 'I had never seen her that angry at someone… and her erratic behavior as of lately, is she starting to show signs of the Targaryen madness?'
'Also… The way she called him turncloak…Why?' –Tyrion kept thinking about the incident, it made absolutely no sense to him.
"We'd like you to help us murder an uncle or two who don't think a woman's fit to rule." –Yara Greyjoy said
'Crap' –Tyrion thought. He was so lost in his thought that he hadn't kept up with the conversation 'I didn't even have the time to counsel her about these people…So they're willing to pledge themselves to Daenerys in exchange for their independence when she wins the Iron Throne?'
…
There was a silence until Tyrion interrupted "What if everyone starts demanding their independence?"
Daenerys stood silent, then without answering Yara's question, she changed the topic
"I'd like to know one thing" –She said as she focused on Theon
"Did you murder Br- …the Stark brothers?"
'How did she know about that? …And why does it matter to her?' –Tyrion thought
He could see that Theon was taken aback by her question. He was shaking.
"I d-didn't. But I did things that were just as bad or worse. I-I…I killed 2 innocent farm boys in their stead" –He managed to respond
"…"
"And you expect me to ignore those crimes, to ally myself with the likes of you?" –The Queen said
"My brother has already paid dearly for his crimes" –Yara tried to defend him
"…"
"Your grace…please, at least…accept my sister's offer" –Theon said
Daenerys then looked towards Tyrion
Tyrion looked at Theon. His whole body was trembling, his gaze affixed on the floor. He looked like he had been malnourished, his face… 'This man is completely broken, whatever happened to him.'
"Your grace, if you allow me." –Tyrion said as he focused his vision on the Greyjoys "How many ships can you provide?"
"One hundred" –Yara answered
"That'd certainly be helpful." –Tyrion continued "About Theon, I think he has already paid for his atrocities he committed, just as his sister says he did"
"The Greyjoys are experienced at sea, or so I've heard. And right now that's exactly the kind of men we need, at least if we're planning on transporting our whole army safely to Westeros"
"Yet the Greyjoys are infamous for reaving, roving, raiding, or raping, would you be willing to ally yourself with that kind of people?" –Tyrion said to Daenerys
"…"
Daenerys stood and approached Yara. Then she finally spoke "You will support my claim as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms and respect the integrity of the Seven Kingdoms. No more reaving, roving, raiding, or raping."
"That's our way of life." –Yara answered
"No more." –Daenerys simply said
"…"
"No more. –Yara reluctantly answered as both of them grabbed each other's arms and did an armshake…'I guess?' –Thought Tyrion upon seeing the scene
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DANY
Dany had gone directly to her chambers upon finishing the deal with the Greyjoys.
'What were you thinking, Jon!?' '…you made me look like an absolute fool back there!' –Dany said angrily as she violently closed the door
She hadn't even tried to communicate with him after the incident.
'…'
'I was lucky that the Greyjoys were still willing to ally themselves with me'
'Do you realize that Grey Worm or the guards would've cut their throats in a blink if Theon had reacted violently when you made me assault him!?'
'Seriously, Jon' 'What in seven hells were you thinking!'
'And Tyrion and Missandei… they both probably think I've gone mad now!'
"Are you listening Jon Snow!?" –She said out loud
'…'
'Daenerys…' –He finally answered
'…' –Daenerys stood silent as she crossed her arms
'…You big idiot!' 'Seriously…'
'…I'll just disappear… please forgive my foolishness, I don't know how to-' –Jon responded before being interrupted '…Stop'
'You're not going anywhere, Jon Snow' 'You may be an idiot, you may have made me look like…well, it doesn't matter now, does it?'
'Daenerys…' –He said again,
'What Theon Greyjoy did to your family was unforgivable, well, what we both thought he had done. If he had done the same to mine I'd have reacted the same way as you, I suppose…' –Dany admitted
'...It was…but what I did to you…' –Jon responded
'Geez Jon…let's just… let's just forget about this… what is done is done' –Dany said as she closed her eyes, her anger somewhat dissipating
'I'm so sorry Daenerys…I really am…I don't know how to make up for it' –Said once again Jon in a genuinely worried tone
'…You'll have to help me deal with the consequences now' –Dany demanded
'…To the best of my capacity' –Jon answered
'…'
'How about we resume my training, maybe that'll help me clear my mind and you to stop brooding over there'
'..That'll do'
'That's very good' –Jon complimented Dany 'I think it's time to call upon a sparring partner, for the next session' –He finished
'And who's fit for the task? Grey Worm, Daario…maybe one of the unsullied?' –Dany asked
'One of the unsullied would do, I suppose' –Jon said 'If Daario or anyone else in your council sees you training like this it would rise questions. I know that you don't care, but we've got enough things to deal with as is…'
'All right then' –Dany said as she lowered her training weapon
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"My queen" –Dany heard a male voice as she was making her way through the passageway.
"Lord Tyrion" –She said as she spotted Tyrion in the distance, it looked like he was waiting for her
"If I may, your grace…do you have a moment?" –Tyrion asked, eyeing the sword she carried with her
"Is it important? Let's go to the conference room" –Dany said, pretending not to know what the conversation would be about
'Perhaps we should tell him Jon' –Dany asked Jon
'Maybe Tyrion could help us' –She continued 'Thing is, how am I going to convince him…If I just say that I have this whole other persona inside me, he will immediately think that I'm my father's daughter, that my descent into madness has commenced…'
'…'
'...I may have ways to convince him, if that's what you really want' –Jon finally responded, as Dany made her way to the conference room, Tyrion trailing behind her.
…
They sat on a small table that lay near the balcony. Tyrion placed two empty cups on it and poured some wine on them.
"So, what is it you wanted to talk about my lord?" –Dany broke the silence "About what happened in the audience room?"
"…That and other things" –Tyrion answered "I mean no offence, my Queen, but …"
"Tell me Lord Tyrion, do you believe in magic?" –Dany asked
"…"
"I don't know why you're asking me that, but yes, I suppose I do after seeing your dragons" –Tyrion answered after a brief silence, slightly surprised at the question
"Well then…" "What if I told you…" "…"
'How am I supposed to say this?' –Dany thought before continuing
"That there's another person inside me" –She blurted out
"Another…person…" –Tyrion pondered for a moment "…yes…I read about it in some maester's book…multiple personality disorder, I think they called it"
'He's for sure comparing me to my disgraced father by now' –She thought
"No…Not like that" "I mean a whole other person, as in a different being… two souls in one body" –She said, slightly embarrassed about discussing this with someone else
"A whole other person…Yes, Jaimie told me stories about how your father heard…voices in his head"
"What if I told you that this other person is someone you know" –Dany answered
"…"
"And who would that be?" –Tyrion asked suspiciously, while taking a sip from his cup
'Allow me to take over from here, Dany' –Jon said to her
JON
"Jon Snow" –He said firmly in Dany's voice
"…"
Tyrion was visibly taken aback by his answer
"Jon…Snow" "As in the bastard of Winterfell…?"
"As in the son of Ned Stark." –He answered, slightly annoyed at the use of the term 'bastard' "The one who you accompanied to the wall, the one you saved when he was being attacked by new recruits over at Castle Black, the one who saw you…piss from atop the wall"
He could see Tyrion was left thunderstruck
"…"
"Jon…Snow… but this…. How…" –Tyrion said, as he just stared at us with a gaping mouth
"…"
"…"
"As impossible as this all seems, now everything is starting to make sense… it all fits in too nicely" –Tyrion continued after a silence
"The Queen's strange behavior as of lately, her reaction towards the Greyjoys, her strange training sessions with… herself"
"Let me confirm what I just heard, with all due respect to the Queen if she…if you're still there… Jon Snow, the bastard of Winterfell who joined the Night's Watch is somehow inhabiting the body of Daenerys Targaryen?"
"He is…I am"
"Seven fucking hells" –Tyrion said as he gulped down what remained of his wine
"…How?" "…and who am I talking to, exactly!?" –Tyrion said, confounded by the situation
"Jon Snow…Though Dany-…Daenerys can hear you" –Jon answered
"How?" –Tyrion repeated
"…"
"After being promoted to Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, I was forced to make some…though decisions. Some of the brothers who didn't quite agree with those decisions decided to…murder me" –Jon confessed as he almost experienced a flashback of that moment
"…"
"…And here you are?" –Tyrion questioned
"And here I am"
"This is the craziest single thing I've heard of in my life…" –Tyrion said as he desperately poured more wine into his cup "And the crazier thing is that…I believe you…you both, I guess" –He finished
"So…Jon Snow…If that's really you… I'm sorry for all the unfortunate things that happened to your family, trust me when I say that I never wished for any of them"
"…"
TYRION
'Seven fucking hells. Is this really happening, am I really talking to Jon Snow via Queen Daenerys?' –Tyrion thought, still dumbfounded, as the Queen's violet eyes stared at him
"I know you wouldn't. I heard about your marriage to Sansa" –Daenerys, or rather… Jon Snow spoke
"Yes. We were forced to. But I never forced myself on her, we never consummated our sham marriage" –Tyrion confessed
"The last thing I heard about the both of you back at the wall is that you conspired in the murder of Joffrey"
"We didn't. While I really wish I was the one who murdered that little shit, I'd never drag your sister into something as dangerous as that. Not after all she's been through" "Wherever she is…I hope she's doing ok"
"…"
"Thank you. For taking care of her, Tyrion" –Daenerys/Jon said in a soft voice
Tyrion just nodded as he thought 'It really feels strange… to hear just my name emanating from her mouth and not "Lord Tyrion" or "My Lord" '
"Tell me more…about your situation…maybe I can help you both figure something out" –Tyrion suggested
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"So that's how it is…" –Tyrion said to Daenerys/Jon after they spent almost an hour talking to him about their condition
"What amazes me the most is…why Jon Snow and not anyone else, it just seems so fortuitous" "I mean, you both didn't even know each other, you're not related by any means, and you were on opposite sides of the world when this all happened"
"…"
"And why did your brothers of the Nights Watch stab you in the back, Jon Snow?"
"…"
"Because I let the free folk…wildlings south of the wall. What little remained of them at least" –Jon responded in Daenerys' voice, something Tyrion wasn't getting accustomed to at all
"What do you mean, and why would you even do that. The Night's watch has protected the realm from the wildlings for thousands of years. Last time I heard about the Night's Watch they were preparing for war against them"
"Because…" –Jon/Daenerys hesitated
"…"
"Because they're part of the realm too. Because they were meat for the army of the dead if I hadn't let them past the wall. Because…"
"The…army of the dead" –Tyrion repeated, rising an eyebrow
'This has to be the strangest conversation I've ever had' –Tyrion thought
"The dead, the white walkers. They're real. The Night King is real, I've seen him!" "They're coming for us all, and if we don't prepare…everyone will die" – Jon/Daenerys said in a serious tone
"…"
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