I leaned over the rail of the ship, and gave a wistful sigh. "M'Lady?" Gilly asked with concern. I turned to her, and smiled. "It is nothing, Gilly. Thank you," I told her softly. "Do you fwant me to find you something light to eat?" The girl asked, obviously unbelieving. "Yes, that would be great," I lied.

I was truly grateful for her. I was surprised when I saw her and her child on board when I finally reached Eastwatch. But, she explained Aemon had snuck her away previously, not wishing me to have no other companions than the sailors.

When I had arrived at Eastwatch, I had been pleasantly surprised by my receiving. Most of the men ignored me, and the one who lead me to my ship had said that they were displeased at the King's visit to Castle Black. I smiled softly as I remembered the man's words. "We have also heard what Winters Dragon did to Castle Black, and do not wish to meet a similar fate."

Gilly came up, "I've managed a few biscuits and tea, they're in your rooms," she told me. "Thank you, would you care to join me?" I asked, almost cringing at the pleading in my voice. Truth was, I was getting rather lonely. Even in Castle Black, I had only seen her, my great grandfather, and Jon.

Gods, Jon….

I pushed the thought of him from my mind as I smiled at Gilly. She had nodded, and was walking down to my rooms with me. "How's Your Baby with the sea?" I asked her as we sat at the table. "He's sleeping a bit more than usual, but he's doing really good besides that," Gilly beamed. "That sounds excellent. And have you been practising your reading since we boarded the ship?" I asked. I knew she had only been able to smuggle a couple of books, but that was okay.

"When I can, M'lady. It's been harder without Sam, but I think I'm doing good," she nodded, pouring the tea. "That's wonderful. I do understand it's harder to learn when you're older, and maybe I can help if you'd like," I offered. She perked up, "Really? Thank you, M'Lady," She grinned. I smiled back and took a sip of the warm tea. "Was it hard? To leave your husband." I blurted.

The girl flushed, and I held back a chuckle. "I know not if you and Samwell are truly married, but I suspect that is only from the Vow he took. But, still, I imagine leaving him behind was hard," I added, as if that made up for my blunder. "It… Is hard, being without him. But he is not my husband, as you have said. I hope I can see him again," Gilly rambled. "Wives of the Watch," I chuckled. "Maybe we should make ourselves a support group."

"Are you feeling well, M'lady? I remember being only a few weeks from birth." Gilly, without any sort of subtlety, changed the subject. "The only thing she does that truly annoys me is stick her foot in my ribs," I smiled. A few weeks from birth, I thought with a grimace. It reminded me that Aemon changed the timeline for my pregnancy rather suddenly before we left.

I sighed again, feeling rather hopeless. While I felt ready to meet my child, I was not prepared for it to be in this place. Suddenly decided, I got up. "I'm just going to speak to the captain a moment," I told Gilly. She nodded and nibbles on a biscuit. I left her to eat, vaguely wondering how she felt on a boat.

"Captain," I greeted. "Lady Raenara. Is something wrong?" He asked, sounding nervous. I shook my head, "No. I was just wondering how far from Braavos we are," I smiled gently. "If the water and weather stay the same, no more than a fortnight, M'lady," he answered. "Good. Is it possible for us to stay there a while? I just…" I trailed off. He looked surprised, "We have no gold for an inn, M'lady. If you wish to stay there, we might get by with what we have and could buy there if we stay on the ship, but it would be pretty tight," he explained uncomfortably. "But we can make it?" I asked with a raised brow. He nodded. "Well, then we're staying on the ship."

…..

Braavos was beautiful. I looked out at the horizon while we entered the city limits. It truly was beautiful. The water expanded further than the eye could see, the sun-setting then- turned it this beautiful orange and pink colour. It sparkled and shone, and I wondered how I could have lived my entire life without seeing it. The Titan was staring down and all I could think of was the Warrior. Even though I grew up in the North and mostly followed the Old Gods, I still knew and respected the Seven. I turned my gaze to the city itself, and it took my breath away. All the lights and movements astounded me. Even nearing nighttime, the city was still alive with activity. The captain anchored in a secluded spot, and we decided to turn in for the night.

The crew was hesitant to let us explore the next day, but relented when I said they can guard us. I don't think the captain liked me much, but I didn't care as I explored the market. Even though we didn't have much after buying supplies, I still managed to haggle Gilly and Myself some meat on a stick. "Be careful, M'lady. Most of the food from these vendors will have you on the chamber pot for hours," one of the crewmen chuckled. I giggled and stuck a piece in my mouth pointedly, "I guess that's a risk I'm willing to take, because this is really good."

We continued to walk, though we bought no more, I had to start ignoring pains in my stomach. They weren't horrible, just bothersome. "M'Lady?" Gilly asked I put a hand on my belly. I shook my head, "It's nothing," I smiled. She looked wary, but didn't argue me. I looked a lot of jewellery, picking up a gold necklace. "This is beautiful," I told her, holding it out. "It is, M'lady," Gilly agreed, still watching me carefully. I put it back with a sigh, "Perhaps I shall come visit again, once everything works out," I said to no one in particular.

Gods, I shouldn't have eaten that meat. I snuck a peak at Gilly, who seemed to be showing no reaction. "Maybe we should return," I suggested weakly. Gilly nodded immediately, taking my arm and helping me. "Should have listened to you," I smirked at the crewman. He threw his head back and laughed, "Yes, you really should have, my Lady."

Gilly assisted me to the ship, and I retired to my bedroom rather quickly. I laid on my side, and stared at the wall, a horrible feeling in my gut that had nothing to do with the meat.

I don't know when I fell asleep, but I must have, for I was in a cave again. It looked the same as the other times I'd been here, still completely dark and empty. I wouldn't have thought I was dreaming about a cave at all, except for the occasional roar of fire lighting it for a few moments and noises. It felt the same, as well. I was filled with dread, anger, and betrayal.

The betrayal was the most prominent. It ate away at me in these dreams. I couldn't get over it. She locked me away. Why would she do that? I just couldn't understand. I just wanted to fly, but because he fucked up, we were locked away for it. He could fly, but we were trapped in this hole.

I woke with a start. Gods, these were unsettling.

I gasped as a painful squeeze radiated through my abdomen. I wrapped my arms around it and bit my lip. What the fuck was that? "Gilly!" I called, uncaring if I woke the entire ship. I stood and, keeping one hand on my belly, fumbled towards my door to swing it open. Gilly stood there, eyes blinking. "Yes, M'lady?" She asked blearily.

"Somethings wrong. I don't… know what'swrong, but something is," I rambled. Her eyes snapped open and she led me back to bed. I clenched my jaw as I felt another tightening, this one only slightly more painful. Gilly apples, and looked up at me as she met my eyes.

"I think the baby's coming." She told me in a strained, hushed tone.