Author's Note…
Hey Everybody! Firstly, I want to say thank you for the incredible response to this story. I wrote this in a moment of inspiration during season 7, but at the time, didn't want to continue until the final season had aired. I had faith in the writers to deliver, which unfortunately proved to be unjustified. Having now watched the series in it's entirety, I'm among those who felt betrayed by David Benioff and DB Weiss, who managed to destroy the legacy that is Game of Thrones in the space of just a few episodes.
It's going to take me a little while to move past the finale, but I've decided that I'm going to continue writing these characters until I've given them an ending I'm satisfied with. I'm going to leave this story up as a "One-Shot," but will likely include it in the larger narrative I want to start posting. It will take a while because I want to do these characters justice. So, if you're interested in reading my take on this incredible world that deserved more, keep an eye on my account for what's to come.
I also want to say that while I hold D&D personally responsible for the bad writing in the final seasons, I want to give all the credit in the world to everyone else who poured their souls into this show. The actors, editors, production teams, stunt coordinators, extras, craft services, and musicians who spent years of their lives giving us an experience to remember. No matter how any of us feel about the ending, they put their blood sweat and tears into that show, so for that, I'm grateful
I recognize that everyone has their own version of how they want things to end, and it's impossible to please everyone. I want to disclaimer that what I publish is simply my version. I hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to reading your responses. Thank you for all the love and support.