Chapter 8 Truth

297 AC

Jon was back in a dark room, but this time he was standing instead of lying in the bed. He looked around, and what caught his attention were the tow naked female figures lying on the bed. The first, looking at her well, was the girl he met in his dreams, a long time ago. She was already beautiful, the last time he saw her, but now even more. The other one, however, was the most beautiful woman he had ever looked like the girl but just a little older.

Jon approached the bed on the woman's side and heard her whisper, with closed eyes "Aenar."

'What the hell is going on?' He thinks to himself, 'and who the hell is Aenar. And above, all why the hell I'm in this room, with two naked women.' Not that he complained. After all, this would be the dream of every man. To have two beautiful Valyrian women naked in his bed. But this has never happened to him. And the other woman he never meets her, neither in dreams nor in reality. And the girl, It was three years since he last saw her. Since she said that her brother knew everything and that he had beaten her. Now they roam the Free Cities.

Then suddenly he woke up again in his room.

"What the hell just happened."

Golden Company's Fort

When he was at the table for breakfast, he couldn't get the two beautiful naked women out of his head.

Then he heard Ashara ask, "Are you okay Jon?"

Arthur and Torrhen weren't here, so it was just him and her.

"Yes. But I'd like to talk to Arthur. I thought he was here too. "

"He said he wanted to buy you a gift. But anyway, what did you want to talk with him about? Military strategies, Jon, "Ashara asked.

"No. More intimate matters, which perhaps only he will be able to understand. "

Ashara laughed, saying "Personal, hmm. If it's about women, Jon, I assure you that Arthur is the last person you should ask. "

"I know. But if I ask Torrhen, he would laugh at me. And he'd make fun of me. "

"Well, then, tell me."

Jon blushed and replied, "I could do it, but I'd feel a little embarrassed to tell you."

"Come on Jon. I'm like a mother to you. I have raised you since you were a baby you can tell me everything. "

"Do you remember when I told you, long ago, that I dreamed of a beautiful girl named Dany? "

Ashara nodded.

"I hadn't dreamed of her for three years, until this night."

Ashara smiled "I'm glad you reviewed it. This means that she is not dead. But I don't see why you should feel embarrassed. "

"You see. This time, the dream was different. She wasn't alone, and we didn't even talk. There was another woman a little older than her. "

"And who was she?"

"I do not know. But I'm sure I never met her. "Jon felt his cheeks get hot, and he was sure he was red like a pepper.

"Jon you turned red. Spit it out before you had a heart attack, "said Ashara, laughing.

"The two women were naked," Jon said quickly.

"Oh." Ashara said "Well. I'm sure this is every man's dream. Have two naked women, especially valyrians, as you said once, in his bed." Then she smiled.

"I don't think they were there for me, but for someone called Aenar."

He saw Ashara widening her eyes and become white.

"Are you okay, Ashara? You've turned pale, almost white," Jon said as he approached her.

"Nothing. I think you have training with Arthur. "

"Wait, you didn't answer me."

"Go. He is waiting for you. And don't tell him about this dream. "

Jon sighed, nodding and left.

Arthur was training with Jon and every swing he gave, Jon could parry. He couldn't believe how good Jon had become until he was only fourteen. Only one person was so good at this age and that Arthur knew, but he knew that Jon will become even better. And with a move, Jon disarmed him.

"You've become really good, Jon, as I was. And I'm sure you'll surpass me one day. "

"It's the dream of every student, to surpass his teacher, but with you Arthur, it's different. You will always be the best swordsman in the world. "

Arthur smiled and thought to himself 'Always the humblest. You will become a great King. '

"Enough for today. How's the lesson with the harp, going? "

"Well. Now I know how to play the harp, but regarding the singing, I'm not made for that part."

It seems that he took from his mother regarding the voice. Especially with his Nordic accent.

"Jon, I never asked you, did you still dream about the girl with silver hair, Dany?"

"No. It's almost three years since I dream of here last time. I think she's dead. Her brother mistreated her and beat her. And she didn't want to tell me where she was. "

Arthur nodded. He knew that it was time to tell him the truth.

"Jon. Would you come with me to the hill? I have to tell you something very important."

"Of course, Arthur. But, what's it about?"

"Go to the stables and wait for me there. I have to take something. "

Arthur went to his room and took the contents of the chest.

When he returned to the stables he saw that Jon was standing next to the black horse he was buying this morning.

"That's my gift to you, Jon, one of the first at least," said Arthur pointing to the black stallion. "He is a warhorse from the North. And when you become the commander of the Golden Company, he will expose your warrior status."

"He is beautiful Arthur. Thank you! "Said Jon, petting him.

"Careful though. He's a little wild. "

"Like me, Arthur" Jon answered smiling "What's his name?"

"We haven't given him a name yet. He's young just a year and a half. But it's strong. I've never seen a horse so strong at this age. He is special, like you. How do you want to call him? "

Putting his head against the horse's and closing his eyes, Jon answered "Winterstorm."

Arthur frowned and turned to him "Why did you choose that name?"

"Winter, because he is a Northern horse, and storm because as you say, he is wild, like the wind."

"Good! Let's go."

After saddling the horses, they went to the hill.

Arriving at the hill, where there was also a nice big tree, they got out of the horses and after binding them, Arthur said "You always asked me who your parents were and I never told you. Not because I didn't want to, but because I was waiting for you to grow up. "

Then looking towards him he said, "You are the son of Prince Rhaegar of House Targaryen and Lyanna of House Stark."

He saw that Jon was speechless. And he saw him sit on the ground and put his hands on his head.

"Am I the son of the Last Dragon?"

"Yes you are and you are legitimate. Rhaegar and Lyanna had married in secret. We have the testimony on paper and in person. I was present. "

"But ... he ... he was already married to Princess Elia Martell of Dorne. And they had children. Said Jon, shouting the last part.

"He didn't abandon them. The plan was different but then chaos broke out. Rhaegar and Elia never loved each other, but there was respect and then she could no longer give him children. Already the birth of Aegon has almost cost her life. "Arthur took a breath and continued.

"Aerys put pressure on him to have more heirs. Then his madness also grew, and Rhaegar decided to intervene. "Arthur took a breath and continued while Jon looked at him" Then he organized the Tourney of Harhennal, thinking that he could get the support of the Lord of Westeros to oust the king. But nobody expected Aerys to be present. But anyway the conspiracy was already underway before. The lords, tired of the Dragon's dynasty began to create Alliances. Your uncle Brandon Stark was promised to Catelyn Tully the eldest daughter of the Lord Paramount of the Trident, and Lyssa Tully promised to Jon Arryn Warden of the East. Lord Stark then sent his second son as a ward to Jon Arryn, where there was also Robert Baratheon, new Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, and to whom your mother was promised. Can you understand the connections, Jon? "

"Yes," he said with a broken voice and some tears. "But this does not justify their actions. They were crazy. One was married to another and the other was promised to another."

"Can you give me the chance to finish the story"

Jon nodded.

"The rebellion would have broken out anyway, Jon. Four kingdoms were already united to depose House Targaryen and appoint Robert as the new king. " Then Arthur sat down on the ground in front of Jon and continued. "It was at that tournament that Rhaegar meets Lyanna. A wild, rebellious young girl who defended one of her father's Lords, who was attacked by squires. She took part in the squires' tournament, in the guise of the Knight of the Laughing Tree, and she managed to unseat them. Aerys thought that the knight was there to challenge his authority, so he sent Rhaegar to look for him, and I went with him. When we found her she was taking off her armor. When we found her she was taking off her armor. Rhaegar was so struck by the courage and valor of that girl that in the evening when he returned to Elia, he told her everything. "

"Did you participate in the tournament?"

"Yes" replied Arthur laughing "Well not the real tournament. But anyway yes. And she was really a good rider. Elia decided, in agreement, that she would grant him the annulment, provided that Aegon and Rhaenys remained the first in the line of succession. And then you know the story from there. But they left letters to a friend of House Tully, a ward, with Rhaegar's knife. Aerys held Elia and her children hostage. And you know everything from there. "

"Arthur, is Jon my real name?"

"Actually. No. " Then Arthur went to his horse and took what he had brought.

"Your name, your real name, is Aenar Targaryen, King of the Seven Kingdoms, and this," said Arthur, drawing a sword "is Blackfire. The sword of your ancestor. "

He took the sword from Arthur's hand and looked at her "The sword of Kings" and then looking towards him he continued "And the traitors and the rebels. With this sword, I will conquer the Seven Kingdoms, and bring justice to my family" "Perhaps in the future, I will revive the Valyrian Empire."

"I still have a gift for you. And only stone but it is the symbol of your House. "And he gave him the dragon egg that was in Strickland's treasure chest.

"It's stone, Arthur, but it's alive, hot and I'm feeling it."

Arthur frowned "What? It's impossible I touched it and felt nothing. Really strange. Anyway. Let's go back to the fort. The company must swear allegiance to you. "

"Arthur waits," said Aenar, "I want to swear an oath here. I swear I won't rest until those who have hurt my family dies. I swear I will avenge the death of my brother Aegon, my sister Rhaenys, and Elia, and that the Lannisters will die in atrocious sufferings especially Tywin Lannister and his dog The Mountain. "

Arthur nodded. He knew that if Aenar made an oath or a promise he always kept it.

After riding, Aenar said, "Before you give me the command, and they swear fealty, I want to show my worth. I want to earn their loyalty and respect. And I already have in mind how. And Arthur my name is Aenar Jon Targaryen. Aenar may be my real name but with Jon, I lived for 14 years. "

Arthur nodded, smiling and returned to the fort.

Golden Company: Council Room

Aenar had gathered all the captains for sharing the news, but he knows that they already know the true

"Capitans. I think you imagine why I asked Arthur to gather you, and I think you know my origins, so I'll be brief. "

"Yes, we know. And we have already decided to swear allegiance to House Targaryen and to you, "said Falco.

"I know that Arthur asked you to swear allegiance to me when I was just a child, but before you actually do it in front of me, I want to show you that I will be able to guide you. I want to earn your respect and that of men. "

"What do you have in mind, Aenar?" Balac asked.

"I've been looking at the contracts Brandon brought us these days. I have seen that Myr would like to hire us to fight the Khalassar of Khal Moro, who has an army of 30,000 men. "

"Would you like to fight the Dothraki as your first battle?" Falco asked.

"Yes. I have been studying their war tactics and their way of acting for many months. I do not say to fight or accept the contract immediately but to prepare ourselves. I swear I won't let you down. We will get a great victory that will echo throughout Essos. And we will also get a lot of gold from what I understand. "

"Then, we listen to you. What is your plan? "

"In due course, I will explain it to you, but now I have to show you two other things."

Then Jon took Blackfire and put it on the table "This is the valyrian steel sword, Blackfire. The sword of the Kings. Wielded by Aegon to conquer the Seven Kingdoms and all his successors, then move on to the House Blackfire and lost. Now it's back to its rightful owner. "

Everyone looked amazed.

Then taking the dragon egg he said "It is also with this."

Everyone gasped "a dragon egg? Where did you get that?"

"In Strickland's chest. But those who are not Targaryen, cannot feel its vitality. So it's just stone for them. "

"Now we have even more chance of regaining the throne. "He said Falco laughing.

"Maybe yes. But first, we need to figure out how to open this egg, "Arthur replied.

Then Jon saw Lagus get up, and approaching the map pointed the finger at Volantis.

"Volantis?" asked Jon in valyrian.

Lagus nodded and said "Red Priests."

Arthur said "Then to Volantis we go. Falco, I want fifty men to come with us to Volantis. And prepare a ship at the near docks. "

Falco nodded.

Winterfell

Ned was on the balcony watching Robb and Theon training Bran.

He saw that he always missed the target when he was shooting with the bow and the two always laughed.

He was very proud of his children, but not a day went by that he didn't think about how he became his nephew, and whether he looked like Lyanna. Lyanna, whenever he thought of her or talked about her, tears came to his eyes.

"Which of you was good at only ten years" scolded Ned "keep trying Bran."

The boy smiled and tried to shoot. But missed again. And the other ones laughed. He saw Arya, and Bran cast after her. Ned smiled. He was proud of his sons and daughters, but Arya was special.

When he saw her once practicing in the courtyard with a bow and the only arrow that was out. He saw her miss a lot, but never give up. She tried again and tried again until she hit the mark. At that point, he claps his hands. Ned knew the rules were wrong. Why a woman could not train like a man. Lyanna usually sneaked out with, Benjen and Brandon, to train because she knew their father wouldn't let her. And look at how it ended. Then Eddard promised himself that he would not make the same mistake. If his daughter wants to practice with the sword, he will allow her. He was brought back to the present when he heard Ser Rodrick call him "Lord Stark, Lady Stark. A deserter from Night's Watch was taken."

Eddard sighed, knowing what he had to do. But he certainly doesn't like it.

"Ned you don't have to do it."

"He took an oath, Cat. It is the law. I want Bran with us."

"Ned, he's just a child."

"The child has to grow. Winter is coming" and left.

Arriving at the execution place, he saw that the deserter was just a boy, a bit older than Robb.

"I know I broke my oaths and I know that I am a deserter. I should have gone back to the wall I saw what I saw the White Walkers. They have returned. I can tell you, my family, tell them I'm not a coward, tell them I'm sorry. "

Ned doesn't really want to believe him. Then he put the ice on him, and Theon brought him Ice, and he took it out.

"In the name of Robert, of House Baratheon, First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Man, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the realm, I Eddard of House Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, sentence you to die. "

He raised the sword and cut the head of the deserter. Then gives the sword to Theon.

Ned saw that Bran was a little shaken by what happens, and he approached him.

"You understand why I did it."

"Robb said he was a deserter."

"But you understand why I had to kill him."

"Our is the old way."

"The man who passed the sentence should swing the sword."

"Is it true he saw the White Walkers?"

"The White Walkers had been gone for thousands of years."

"So he was lying?"

"A mad man sees what he sees."

Returning to Winterfell, he saw a dead deer in the forest of the Wolf.

"Stop!"

As he approached he saw him quartered.

"Who did this. A Mountain Lion? " Theon asked

"There are no Mountain Lions in these woods. "

Going down towards the path leading to the river he saw that there was a direwolf with pups.

"It's an Abomination," said Theon.

"It's a direwolf. An ancient beast. " Ned said taking the horn of the stag that was stuck in the beast.

"There are direwolves south of the Wall," said Robb.

Ned saw Bran take one and asked "Where will they go. Their mother is dead. "

"There are five here, Lord Stark," said Jorry. "The direwolf is the sigil of your House. They were sent by the Old Gods. Perhaps it would be better if you keep them. They will be faithful to you, and they will give prestige to the house. "

"They do not belong to these lands. Their place is beyond the Wall "Rodrick said

"Give him a quick death."

"No!" He heard Bran shots.

Then Robb said, "They are five, and we are five. One for each child. I give you my word that we will take care of them. "

Ned thought about it for a moment and then said "You will train them yourself, you will feed them yourself and if they die you will bury them yourself." Everyone then took the pups.

As he was leaving he heard another noise, behind the tree. As he lowered he saw that there was another pup all white, and when he looked at him he saw eyes as red as the dragon of the House of Targaryen sigil. 'This will be a great gift for my nephew. I'll give it to him in memory of Lyanna' he thought to himself.

"Let's go," Ned said to the group.

Once he arrived at Winterfell he said, "Robb take this pup. Feed him. Then come to my study we have to talk about something very important. "

Robb took the pup and nodded. So Ned headed for his study.

One hour later….

Ned saw Robb enter.

"Father, what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Sit down, Robb. What I will tell you now, it must not leave this room. Do you understand?"

"Yes, father I promise you. No one will know. "

"Do you know what happened 14 years ago?"

"Robert's rebellion and the death of Aunt Lyanna, Uncle Brandon and his grandfather. And the fall of House Targaryen and the death of all its members. "

"Yes. But not all of them. After the sack of King's Landing, I went to Dorne to look for my sister. Arriving at the Tower of Joy we fought with the Kingsguard who defended it. When I entered the tower My sister was already dead. Of childbirth. "

He said, "I'had another cousin?"

"Yes. A boy. And he's alive in Essos under the protection of the Golden Company and Ser Arthur Dayne. And soon will take the command. "

"So he's alive. And is he returning to claim the throne? "

"Not yet."

"Do you intend to support his claim?"

"Yes. But first I wanted to ask your opinion. After all, when I will no longer be here, you'll be Lord of Winterfell. "

"His Family. But I would like to ask your permission to go to Essos and meet him. To see what kind of man he is and if he's worthy to follow."

Eddard was taken aback by this request, he didn't want Robb to endanger himself just because he wanted to meet his cousin, and see if he was worthy.

"I don't know Robb. Essos is a very dangerous place. And crossing the sea can be dangerous. "

"Please, father I need to meet him. If you want the north to fight for him, you have to let me. Otherwise, I won't. I won't support him, even if you'll do it. "

"I have to think about it."

Robb nodded. "What's his name?"

"His real name is Aenar Targaryen. But his temporary name and with which he will be known as Jon Snow. "

"Then the little white direwolf was for him," he said with a smile.

"Yes. After all, he is half wolf, too. And above all, it's a gift in the memory of Lyanna. "

"Now go Robb."

"And what about the request I made you, father?"

"I said I'll think about it, Robb."

Robb left the room.

Eddard sighed and put his hands on his face thinking "Maybe he was telling the truth wasn't a good idea."

He got up from his chair and went to the window to look at Winterfell.

King's Landing

Jon was sitting in his studio, it was night outside and two days ago he sent his family back to the Eyrie.

He feared for his family and above all for the king and his heir. He did not trust the Lannisters. When Robert became king, Jon was only thinking about how to reunite the Seven Kingdoms. And the only way was with an alliance of marriage with the Lannisters. He was wrong. He recently discovered that the queen had been lying with his brother Jaime Lannister for years, and considering how close she was to her second child that he was concerned about Orys.

Of course, Orys also has his faults. Every day he becomes like Robert, despite his continuous teachings. And this distinguishes him from his mother. Cersei loves his children but above all love power and being unable to control one, he could plot.

Jon sighed thinking back to the conversation he had with Orys yesterday after he caught him drunk and in a somewhat desired company.

The day before ...

"Orys what are you doing."

"Oh, uncle Jon."

"Are you drunk."

"No, I'm not." He replied, trimming his pants.

He was definitely drunk, but what attracted his attention was not the wine but the servant girl who was behind him in the shadows.

"Orys. This is not the right behavior for the future king. What would your future bride think? And your mother?"

"To hell with my mother. That has only eyes for 'the little lion cube Joffrey'" replied Orys, and the last part with a mock. "And then you're right. I am the future king. So I behave as I like and like. "

"Girl adjusts your self and go," Jon said to the girl.

"Orys, boy. This is not the way to behave. You saw your father, you saw how he became. Despite my advice, he ruined the Kingdom. The cases are empty and the crown is in debt. Do not become like him. Be better. You're still young. But I ask you to help me restore the Kingdoms. Let's do it together."

Orys looked at him with a bit of tears and replied, "You're right, Jon. I'll help you. And I'll become the best king Westeros has ever had." And I embrace it.

"Now go to sleep Orys" just.

He laughed and left.

Present ...

Jon asked Grand Master Pycell for the book "The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms".

He was reading the line of house Baratheon from Robert's father till now, and what he found he didn't like it. It seems that Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella were bastards fathered by Jaime Lannister. If this news reaches the ears of the people to whom they are promised, it'll be war. And she would kill Robert.

He needs to warn Robert before it's removed after drinking the last sip of wine from his goblet, Jon got up but began to feel sick. He was suffocating, and the last thing he heard was his fall to the ground, then all black.