Dany had not got much sleep last night; she was too busy staring at the dragon eggs that sat untouched under her window. She was truly mesmerised by them, the iridescent scales that gleamed in the moonlight, too say she was intrigued would be an understatement.
Only Jon knew about the eggs, she didn't want anyone to know about them especially not whilst King Robert was visiting. If he caught wind that she owned 3 dragon eggs her death would be a certainty.
She was awake when the morning sun had risen, an orange crescent of light peeked into her bedroom and had graced her violet eyes with delight. Her dragon eggs still gleamed like nothing she had seen before and she was utterly amazed at them.
Before she left the eggs, she hid them under her mattress so nobody would find them, she needed to keep them safe she had been trusted with them and to be given such a responsibility had been an honour.
Ever since Isla had come and gone Dany had constantly wondered about her brother and his wellbeing, Isla had been very short and sweet with her descriptions leaving Dany pining for more answers. She had no other flesh or blood alive he was it and he was going insane by himself.
Even though Dany had never met her brother Viserys she couldn't help but feel a large connection to him and her heart broke to know he had been facing strife since he was young, whilst she had been living a high life among a highborn family, being showered with love as though she was one of them.
She had often thought of writing to him, wherever he was to see how he was doing and how life was treating him unfortunately for her the answer was cruel and bittersweet. She wished Viserys had been able to live with the Starks as well, if he would still be so unstable in life or Roberts Rebellion had never even happened and the Targaryens could live in peace among the other noble houses but she knew what her family did, how they betrayed and hurt other houses.
The pretty picture she always carried in her mind would never have been a possibility with her Father as king and she had been reminded of that constantly.
However as much as she wanted to alter the past she knew that was also something she could never change and she should focus on the present because that's is what is important as of right now.
As she walked down the steps to go into the breakfast hall which had been used as the feast hall the previous night, she spotted King Robert and Lord Stark walking by the stables, they were just in earshot for her to hear what the pair were saying.
"Listen Ned , if you are going to be my hand then the Targaryen girl needs to go, she can't be trusted up here by herself" Robert stated flatly
Daenerys stopped for a second letting her mind process what she had just heard. Ned Stark the man who had taken her in and treated her as a daughter even though she should have been killed was leaving to be the hand of the king. She didn't know how to feel, a mix of sadness and anger washed over her she didn't want him to leave.
Robert continued "You just don't know what the girl is up to, I don't trust her and neither should you"
It hurt Daenerys that King Robert still looked down on her, she hadn't shown any signs of madness and in her eyes she had done everything she could possibly have done to make his visit to Winterfell a pleasant one.
"She can be trusted Robert I know the girl and either way she won't be alone, Catelyn will still be here along with all of the boys, the only change is that myself, Sansa and Arya will be with you in Kings Landing."
Daenerys's sadness was increased when hearing Sansa and Arya would be leaving too, the two girls had been like sisters to her the moment they were born.
She formed a great bond with Arya, both her and Dany out of their element in a sad way, both wanting to do things that the rules would not allow. They would often go out on horseback rides together letting themselves escape the normal society and pretend to be whatever they wanted.
Some days they would be warrior princesses saving the kingdom from the danger rising, other days they would be knights protecting their family from the evil people trying to harm them.
Dany would miss acting as a big sister to them it was one of her favourite things to do.
Her thoughts were cut off by Roberts loud and heavy voice
"No Ned, she needs to be in my sight or yours at all times I want to know everything the girl is doing"
Dany was beginning to get fed up with King Roberts constant mistrusting of her
"Are you suggesting I bring my ward to Kings Landing your grace, It would not be right, she's not my child as much as I wish for her to be"
Robert looked at him with an incredulous look plastered on his face
"Of course not Ned don't be stupid! She won't be under your care once she gets to Kings Landing, She will be married off to somebody there, presumably some loyal follower of mine so I know they will not be plotting my death."
That's when Dany halted completely, she didn't want to be married off to anybody except Jon especially not someone she had never met let alone a loyal follower of Roberts who knows how the man would treat her.
She wanted to cry, she silently cursed her name and its meaning, all of the history behind it that was sealing her fate. She wanted to shout at her father for burning them all and becoming the mad king, she wanted to scream at her brother until her lungs gave out for Kidnapping Lyanna and then killing her.
She hated her family name, it had doomed her from the moment she was created. Being a Targaryen was the worst thing that could happen to her. Suddenly her mind flashed to the Dragon eggs that sat neatly under her mattress.
How could she care for these things if she was in kings landing surrounded by enemies? If they found out she had them they would most definitely take them away and destroy them and probably punish her in some way.
Neds soothing voice gently cut through her thoughts bringing her once again back to reality.
"You want to marry her off to someone?" Ned questioned "Who would you have in mind"
"I don't know yet, I will decide that when we arrive back in Kings Landing" Robert said
Dany's mind whirled she didn't want to marry anyone except Jon, not even the fanciest or richest lord could compare to him. She wanted to cry right there and then, the tears threatened to fall but she had to stay strong.
"Do you really think that is the best thing to do, she is useful here in Winterfell along with the others" Ned said Dany hoped that Robert would listen to him.
"Do not question my decisions Ned what I say is final" He warned Ned nodded looking defeated. That's when both men turned in her direction and spotted her.
"Lord Stark, King Robert" she said sweetly covering up her emotions and replacing them with false happiness.
If Robert knew she had been listening into his conversation she knew he would hate her even more, she couldn't show her sadness.
"Daenerys" Ned said he was smiling at her, whereas Robert who was still stood next to him had a neutral face, which Dany thought was an improvement from the last time he had seen her, because the last time he had seen her he had spat in her face and snarled at her.
"Walk with us sweet girl" Ned said and she did she walked alongside them both until they reached the breakfast room. She went and sat down next to Jon.
He stared at her longingly, his dark eyes staring into her violet ones.
"Hello" Dany said sweetly a little smile edging onto her lips
"Hi" He replied an amused look creeping onto his face
Their smiles were cut off when Theon leaned past Jon's shoulder and stared at them
"Will you two fucking stop it, you look stupid with all these mysterious looks just fuck already!" his usual smirk plastered on his face "Or is Snow too much of a bloody woman to bring himself to do such a thing"
Dany blushed ferociously and looked down to her plate whilst Jon cut him a ruthless look.
"Do you have to be so obnoxious and rude" Jon said his eyes challenging Theon's.
"Look who is speaking up for once, finally found your balls did you Snow?"
Dany stared at Theon she had lived with him for many years now and she still wasn't used to his constant rudeness when it came to her and Jon.
"Fuck you Theon" Jon said loudly a sudden wave of confidence came over him, he didn't know why he had been so afraid to confront Theon as he wasn't even that tough. He had often seen him cower away when somebody of a threatening nature came near him.
"No thanks Snow I'm more into women, wait Dany maybe that's why he won't bring himself to fuck a girl. Maybe he likes a bit of cock instead" Theon laughed and his signature smirk returned to his face.
Jon growled, he had had enough of Theon, and his jokes and his face.
He hated everything about the boy and longed to teach him a lesson but he knew that his Father would disapprove and don't even start with how Lady Catelyn would react but in the moment he didn't care.
He forgot his honourable manner and his longingness for Catelyn to like him and he flipped.
The bowl of hot porridge oats that he had in his bowl had landed right over Theon's head soppy white oats slowly dripped down his cheek.
Dany snorted with laughter as she brought her hand to her mouth the stop the laughter from being too obvious.
"Your fucking dead you stupid little cunt" Theon screamed and he stood up he readied himself and lunged for Jon who was about to react when a flash of white flashed past him. Beady red eyes peered up at Theon.
Ghost growled and before Jon could say anything his Direwolf had pounced knocking Theon to the ground. Everybody had stopped, nobody was impressed.
"Ghost off, to me" Jon said his wolf obediently padding over to him and nuzzled his snout against his leg.
"Your beast just fucking attacked me" Theon screamed "I will get you for that Snow, I fucking sw.."
"Will you two stop it" a loud and intimidating voice bellowed, both boys turned and were slightly nervous when they saw who the voice belonged too.
Robert Baratheon was staring at them with a cold harsh glare his hand had smashed against the wooden table spilling his drink.
"If you two want to behave like animals then you must go to the stables" he remarked "There is a time and a place for brawling and breakfast with your king is not one of them" He shouted
Both boys put their heads down in shame, Jon was angry at himself for letting himself get so angry, especially in front of the King. His thoughts were broken when the voice spoke up again.
"Whilst I have your attention, I must share some delightful news to you all" Robert said loudly and clearly. "I asked Lord Stark if he would take the honour of being hand of the king, and after he thought about it he accepted and will be leaving Winterfell for Kings Landing when we leave this afternoon"
Daenerys had a look of shock on her face, she knew she was leaving Winterfell and she knew It would be soon but she didn't realise it would be as soon as this day.
She looked at Jon who had just sat back down next to her. She took in his features carefully, she didn't know how she was going to tell him she had to leave, let alone leave to marry another.
She took his hand and squeezed it gently, he turned to look at her and smiled a soft and small smile. The little smile he always did, the one she was going to have to say goodbye to.
Ned who had been silent finally spoke up, he was leaving the north for good this time and he didn't quite know how to begin his farewell.
"I want all of you to know that this decision was not taken lightly and that I made this decision because I think it is the best one" Ned said "My daughter's Sansa and Arya will be travelling with us as well as my ward Daenerys who will eventually be wed to someone of King Roberts choosing"
Daenerys froze she had to act somewhat surprised she couldn't let anyone know she had been listening in on a private conversation. She looked down she could feel eyes on her from all around the room but there was only one pair of eyes that mattered to her in that moment and that was Jon's.
Slowly she felt his hand move away from hers and the warmth that had been removed. She felt his eyes drift off of her and look down much like she was.
A silent tear spilled down her face, she hated that this was happening all because of who she was, all because she was born into a family who had sinned.
The saddest part was, Dany had always thought maybe she could have a happy ending, that people would forget her last name and love her for who she was. She could get married to Jon and they could have many happy children and they would all love each other but her dream was crushed all because she was a Targaryen and it hurt her.
Ned had continued to say some more things but she hadn't really listened. Her main focus was on the sudden coldness Jon was giving her.
Finally people began dismissing themselves, Jon shot up out of his seat and stormed out of the room.
"Jon wait" she called but he ignored her and walked out anyway she went to follow him but was distracted when a voice spoke to her from the front of the room"
"Lady Daenerys" Cersei Lannister said sweetly "Come here my dear"
Daenerys looked to the door where Jon had left to see that he was nowhere to be seen so followed Cersei's instructions.
She walked up to her and held her hands in front of her and stood tall like she had been taught by Sansa when she had instructed her on how to act like a lady.
"I am overjoyed you are coming to Kings Landing with us" Cersei said a soft sweet smile on her face her eyes staring deep into Dany's.
"Yes I am most pleased to be coming too" Daenerys lied a fake smile returned to Cersei.
"Don't lie little bird, I saw you wipe your tear and I understand. Coming to the capital must be very daunting for you especially as you have always been couped up in your little nest protected by the ones closest to you just to be ripped away from it all of a sudden" Cersei eyed her "It must be very upsetting knowing you have no choice in the matter, but fear not you must always speak to me about your troubles and thoughts and I will help you sweet girl."
Dany looked up at the woman who was once again being ever so kind
"I want to try and understand you little bird" Dany nodded still looking at the queen with gentle and intrigued eyes "I want you to know that I am always watching over you sweet girl, and if you ever feel trapped just come and find me"
"Thankyou your Grace I will most definitely honour your request when I am settled in Kings Landing" Dany said sweetly she curtseyed a little bit before quickly walking off too quickly to catch Cerseis's sweet smile fade into a deep dark scowl with dark eyes that followed the girl until she had left the room.
AN- This is a really shit chapter I'm really sorry the next one will be much better and also sorry for the wait since me updating. School starts for me this Wednesday and I have had to prepare for that as well as receiving my GCSE results. It's been a hectic few weeks. I want to warn you though, I am about to go into year 12 which means A levels which also means I probably won't be able update as much as you would want due to revision but I will try my best. I'm going to aim for maybe once every 2 weeks but I don't know how hectic this next school year will be so don't kill me if I don't update at that time just know a chapter will be coming your way soon after!
Also I am really deeping it out that season 7 just ended and we might have to wait up to 2 years for Season 8. What did you guys think of the finale? I thought it was really good I absolutely loved when the Clegane brothers were reunited cleganebowl might be a thing guys haha! I also love Jonerys however I still think their relationship was a tad rushed like I am glad they are getting together and I love them together but I still don't know how they can suddenly fall in love after like 4 weeks like the show insinuated. But oh well haha I still love them together!
Once again review I love to hear what you guys think and if you have any constructive criticism feel free to tell me I'm always up for more improving!
Meg xo