The next day Eddard was meeting with Robb, the commanders Baratheon and Mormont and Daenerys. Together they would decide the next strategies and attack against the Southern troops that was on the way.
"Let's position the defense," General Stark declared, "I don1t want to lose more men with attacks."
"We'll split the battalions," Robb added, "we'll put hidden men at strategic points."
"I'll take my men to the main frontier of the battlefield," Jorah agreed.
"I dont agree," Robert said, and Daenerys, who was writing down in silence, was on alert to restrain her anger "how long will she be hiding? Do you want this damn war to last forever? He only defends himself and almost never attacks. Stop that cowardice, Ned, if you want us to win!"
"Enough, Commander Baratheon!" Daenerys stood up and stared at him, unable to stop her. "Do you think the decisions my father-in-law makes are easy? You have no idea of the weight of responsibility on his shoulders! He has in his consciousness the life of every soldier he has lost, and he doesn't want to lose anyone else! Your caution is what has kept us alive and he's just waiting for the perfect opportunity for the final bout that will guarantee our victory! Shut up, Commander!"
To legitimize everything she said, Daenerys finished her speech punching the face of Robert Baratheon.
"Daenerys!"Ned yelled at her, shocked "Please leave".
"But sir ..." She was still full of fury.
"Meet me outside" General Stark insisted.
"Now I'm satisfied," Daenerys said with a crooked smile, looking directly at Robert before she left.
"I'm sorry, Commander Baratheon," Ned apologized. "This maiden doesn't speak for me. Excuse me, gentlemen."
The General left and motioned for Daenerys to follow him. They walked away from the tent.
"Why did you do that?" he asked with his heart in his hand, "you didn't have to defend me. In this war we already have enough enemies."
"I don't have your importance, your titles, your position, and if I had I would not let anyone insulted me in that way," Daenerys replied, "I would not let anyone offend you."
"Even if it cost your life?" Ned tried to approach her.
"You mean you don't approve of my defense?" she was surprised "I am more than willing to give my life in favor of our cause, in favor of your leadership."
"Daughter, your husband needs you alive," Ned urged her to understand. "I need you alive. You're my family."
"And that's why I'm not leaving you!" she cried angrily.
Eddard realized that trying to calm her down was in vain. All he had to do was do something to avoid further conflict.
"Go home Daenerys," he said firmly, "this is your Commander's order!"
"But sir ..." She saw that there would be no turning back.
"Go home!" Eddard repeated emphatically.
Without a choice, Daenerys turned around and began packing her things. She would go to Winterfell without farewell.