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For now, they don't have to accept it, fortunately. In the future… we'll see. Though the war has been going on for a very long time (and they can't know that it'll be worse because the dead are coming).

Poor Ned. :)


Visions

Standing on the top of the wall Theon watches as Drogon and Rhaegal are shrinking more and more in the horizon. Then, he notices something red from the corner of his eyes. Melisandre of Asshai approaches him.

Generally she avoids Theon which is perfect for him. Now, however, the priestess steps to his side, fixing her gaze on the already empty sky.

"She is Azor Ahai reborn," she says with piety.

"Not so long ago you stated Lord Stannis was Azor Ahai reborn," Theon reminds her.

"I was wrong," she admits, her voice is surprisingly airy. "The Lord of Light is wise. He showed me the right place but not the right time."

"What makes this wise?"

"He wanted me here to greet his champion in the proper way." Melisandre looks at him, slightly frowning. "That I couldn't do thanks to you." Then, the wrinkles on her forehead suddenly smoothen, making Theon nervous. "My Lord spoke to me again through the flames," she declares.

"I don't care." He turns to leave but he stops after only a few steps. He does not care about visions, however, it is better to know what is on the priestess' mind. "Tell me."

Melisandre comes closer to him – not too close though – with a victorious, mocking smile.

"I saw a great battle in the snow like no one has seen for thousands and thousands of years. I saw black hands and blue eyes. I saw walls of fire and ruins of ice. I saw three dragons with three riders flying high in the darkest sky."

Melisandre has talked a lot about Azor Ahai and the War for the Dawn since she set her feet on Dragonstone. Still, hearing these words a shudder passes over Theon. Patchface told him similar things – similar rubbish. In fact, very similar. 'Hands of black and eyes of blue.' Theon shakes his head and focuses on the part that is comprehensible.

"Who is the third rider? Lord Stannis?"

"No. But I can't see clearly."

Theon snorts. "Of course, you can't."

Melisandre tightens her lips. Apparently, she wants to prove that her tricks are real and useful.

"It's someone younger."

"Renly?"

But Melisandre does not know the answer. Why would she know?

Theon shrugs. "Well, if he is, our queen won't like it."

And Stannis would like it even less, he presumes.

It's fortunate that Melisandre alleged visions should not be taken seriously… should it?