''I don't know if I can trust you'' Jon admitted to Daenerys. He had been careful with trusting people ever since Kings Landing.
Daenerys took a deep breath before finding the right words to say to Jon. ''I trusted you even though you told your family who your parents really were. I knew this back in Kings Landing Jon, yet I let you close to me. I wanted to give you another chance, to rule together, but that was when you stabbed me in the heart. I think I should be the one distrusting you if we're going to talk about trust'' Daenerys said with a raw emotion in her voice.
This hit Jon instantly. He knew she was right. Jon realized that the only thing Daenerys ever wanted was to be together. In return, he killed her. Jon didn't know how to answer to Daenerys and looked away trying to cope with the information he just got from Daenerys.
Daenerys noticed the change in Jons behavior and took a few steps towards him. ''Jon, you have to learn to live with yourself. Otherwise this will kill you, piece by piece, until there's just a glimpse of you left. That's not worth it'' she said to him.
Jon shook his head still facing away from Daenerys. ''That's my punishment'' he admitted.
''I have to live with what I did, and I will carry that with me for the rest of my days. It's my fate'' he added.
Daenerys shook her head before carefully putting her hands on his cheeks. She felt the tension rising in her body because she hadn't been close with him for so long, but she decided to put her own feelings aside for the moment.
''You are Aegon Targaryen. Your fate isn't to get lost in the past. Your fate is to restore our house. I believe that, Jon. I know it's your path to follow. It's why you were brought back in the first place. If there's one thing I know, it's that we all have a part to play. My part was to bring you closer to your Targaryen side, because you need to be able to embrace both sides of yourself, to fully accept yourself for who you are. So, even though I really want to hurt you. I am telling you to forgive yourself. What's done is done. You can't go back, Jon. Despite what you did, you're still you. So please, I'm begging you. Let the past go'' Daenerys said, practically begging him.
''It doesn't feel right'' Jon admitted while tears were starting to form in the corner of his eyes.
''It killed me for so long, knowing that I would never see you again. And then you showed up in Dragonstone out of nowhere. That made me realize even more about what I did, was never the right way to fix things. I should've been there for you when you lost the people closest to you. I knew it was the moment you needed me the most. Yet I wasn't there. I am truly sorry about that, Dany. I really am'' Jon said between his tears, looking down in her eyes.
Daenerys looked at Jon with the hint of a smile. She was taken back to the past for a second. She almost leaned in to kiss Jon until she was taken back by to the moment he had last kissed her. It was the moment he stabbed her. Daenerys took a deep breath and looked away.
Jon noticed the uneasiness of Daenerys. He didn't know what to say so he took a step away from her ''I really am sorry, Dany'' he said again. Hoping that would change something.
''That doesn't change what happened. It doesn't change what you were willing to do'' Daenerys admitted, she just wanted to let Jon know how she felt about his betrayal. ''But I just want so save this land for the last time and after that my part is done. So I can finally have my peace.''
Jon just nodded at Daenerys before answering ''Where do we even begin?'' he asked.
''We need to go to Kings Landing'' Daenerys said. ''I've got a plan'' she added.
Jon nodded and finally agreed with Daenerys ''Al right. Let the way'' he said jokingly.
Daenerys sighed before leading the way towards Drogon before climbing on his back.
Jon walked towards Drogon and saw Daenerys sitting on his back.
Jon hesitated if he should approach Drogon because the last time he had seen the dragon was when he killed Daenerys back in Kings Landing. ''Ehm..'' Jon mumbled.
''Are you sure this is a good idea?'' he added, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Daenerys chuckled at the sight of Jon doubting whether he should climb on Drogons back or not. ''It was nice meeting you, Jon Snow. We'll know soon enough if he'll like it'' she said teasingly.
Jon looked a bit annoyed at Daenerys but decided to give it a go and climbed on Drogon. To his surprise the dragon let him.
Drogon was about to fly off when Rhaegar appeared and flew right towards Jon. Jon chuckled at the sight of his dragon.
Daenerys was totally taken by surprise and looked with awe at Jons dragon. ''He's beautiful'' she said to Jon while focusing on Rhaegar.
''He really is'' Jon said proudly. ''He reminded me of Drogon the minute I found him'' he added.
Daenerys agreed ''It wouldn't surprise me if it was Drogons. They look pretty much the same'' she admitted.
''Where did you find him?'' Daenerys asked curiously. She wanted to know everything about the dragon Jon had found because she knew that if there were more out there they wouldn't be safe.
''I'll tell you when we reach Kings Landing'' Jon said, reassuring Daenerys that he would tell her everything later.
Daenerys nodded and gave Drogon the signal. Drogon flew off right away followed by Rhaegar.
…
Six months ago in Naath.
Daenerys followed Greyworm to the other Unsullied. Most of them had chosen to live in the wilderness, it was that they preferred. Only a few choose to live in a house, Greyworm was one of them. Daenerys knew she wanted to give everyone a choose to help her take back Kings Landing. She didn't want to force anyone. Especially since they thought she had died.
Daenerys and Greyworm arrived at the base camp about an hour later. The Unsullied noticed Greyworm approaching and greeted him right away. Daenerys had her face covered with her cloak so no one recognized her. She didn't want to scare anyone. She knew she had a lot to explain about how she was even alive.
Luckily for her, Greyworm did most of the talking. He walked to the middle of the camp and asked for everyone's attention. ''Could everyone please gather around?'' Greyworm yelled out loud.
The unsullied quickly formed a circle around Greyworm and gestured at him to speak.
''I've got something important to tell everyone. Back in Kings Landing we lost our cause to fight. We didn't have anyone to fight for! But brothers I bring you news of our queen. She has returned to us!'' Greyworm said with a serious tone in his voice. He turned around to face Daenerys and nodded at her.
Daenerys took a deep breath before revealing her face to the Unsullied. Everyone fell quiet for a second when they saw their queen standing in front of them. But that was only for a second, after that they started to cheer loudly.
The sight of the unsullied cheering for Daenerys made her happy. It proved to her that some people still believed in her despite everything that has happened. Daenerys took a deep breath before speaking ''I know I have a lot of explaining to do. I am sorry I was gone for the time being. And I am sorry I wasn't able to keep the city. But I promise you this, if you choose to follow me, we'll take back the city and help break the wheel forever'' Daenerys said proudly.
The unsullied didn't even doubt their queen for a second and they kneeled down right away. Showing their loyalty towards Daenerys. Greyworm did the same and bowed down in front of Daenerys ''My queen, let me serve you once again'' he asked.
Daenerys nodded and gestured for him to rise ''You'll be my master of war'' Daenerys said proudly.
Greyworm nodded and stood up before turning around to face the rest of the unsullied ''Let's get ready to sail back towards Westeros'' he ordered.
…
Beyond the wall, about six months ago.
Jon just returned from his usual hunt when he saw riders approaching the Wildling camp. He recognized the banners from the riders right away. The riders held a flag with the direwolf symbol on it. Jon was surprised to see riders beyond the wall. He walked towards the riders to greet them.
''Good afternoon'' Jon said, being polite.
The riders looked at Jon before dismounting ''Jon Snow?'' one of the riders asked.
Jon nodded at the man standing in front of him ''Yes, sir?'' he asked surprised. He had no idea why they were here. Last time he had seen someone of his family, it was Sansa in the godswoods.
''We're send here to escort you to Winterfell'' the man said with a serious tone in his voice.
''Why?'' Jon asked. He had no idea why he was being summoned to Winterfell. He was banished so he didn't know how it was useful for him to go back beyond the wall.
''Kings orders'' the man said.
''So, in other words I have no choice?'' he asked a bit annoyed.
One of the men nodded at Jon ''You better get your stuff and come with us'' he said with a threatening voice.
Jon sighed before agreeing ''fine. Give me a minute.''
Jon left the man behind who were waiting for him to grab his stuff. He walked to his tent and grabbed his sword from the ground along with the dagger Daenerys had thrown to him the day he saw in Dragonstone. Jon decided to take Rhaegar with him as well.
Rhaeger flew on Jons shoulder. Jon walked back towards the men with the dragon. They were obviously taken by surprise to see Jon with a dragon.
''What's that?'' one of the man screamed out in horror. It was obvious that they weren't used to a dragon.
Jon chuckled at the mans reaction ''It appears you've never seen a dragon before'' Jon said with a grin.
The man looked annoyed at Jon but decided to ignore his comment. ''Let's go. I want to be back at Castle Black before nightfall.''
Jon nodded and was about to leave when Tormund, Igya and Ghost approached him.
Igya saw the riders and looked suspicious at them. She was about to grab her sword, but Jon gestured for her to put her sword away.
''What are these tiny people doing here?'' Tormund asked a bit jokingly. Obviously mocking the height of the two man.
''We're here on orders of the King'' the man said.
''Well, then you're in the wrong place'' Tormund spat out. ''We don't have a king'' he added.
Jon smiled at his friend but gestured for him to stop talking. He didn't want any trouble for anyone ''Tormund, Igya, take care of Ghost for me, will ya?'' Jon asked.
They both nodded at Jon. Not saying another word.
Jon looked at his wolf before kneeling down in front of him. He gave Ghost a quick pet before getting up and turning around to follow the man to Winterfell.
…
In Kingslanding, six months ago.
Bronn had just left the Inn behind, where he spend most of time. He was about to attend another council meeting. He had found the meetings dull and didn't really like attending them if he was being honest. The only thing he found interesting about the meetings was the fact that he was finally the master of Coins, meaning he finally had the power over a lot of money. Something that was always promised to him.
But he wanted to talk to Tyrion before the meeting. About something that had been bothering for a few days now. The mysterious girl he had met in the inn couldn't leave his mind. Something about her didn't seem quite right. But he didn't know what it was.
It was about 15 minutes later when Tyrion showed up. Bronn walked towards Tyrion.
''Can we talk in private?'' Bronn asked, trying to hide his worry about the girl. Maybe he was delusional, he wasn't sure but he wanted to share his worries with someone else.
''Of course'' Tyrion said.
The two of them walked towards the table and sat down. No one else had arrived yet so they had the entire space to themselves.
''What is it?'' Tyrion asked. He had seen the worried look on Bronns face right away.
''There's something that happened. Maybe I am crazy, but I can't get it out of my head'' Bronn admitted.
''Enlighten me'' Tyrion said with a curious look on his face. He wanted to know what Bronn was talking about.
''Do you remember the last time when we met up in the inn to talk?'' Bronn asked.
Tyrion nodded and gestured at Bronn to continue his story.
''Well, do you remember that woman whose cloak got stuck by the exit of the inn?''
''Ehm, no'' Tyrion said a bit embarrassed. ''What about that woman?'' he added. Not even knowing what Bronn was talking about.
''Well..this might sound crazy but I think it was Daenerys Targaryen'' Bron admitted, even though he knew it made no sense what he said. He knew that Daenerys got killed by Jon Snow a few months ago.
Tyrion couldn't even keep a straight face and laughed out loud by the delusion of Bronn.
''She's dead'' he said between his laughter.
''I know. I know. I was probably too drunk to notice'' Bronn said, trying to change subject. But he wasn't about to let it go that easily. He had a gut feeling this would come back in the future.
…
At winterfell, about 5 months ago.
Jon arrived at Winterfell about two weeks later. It had been a pretty long trip for him. But he was relieved to see the gates of his once called home. But it didn't feel like that anymore.
Something about Winterfell didn't feel right. Maybe it was the memories that he had associated with the place, or the fact that Sansa had betrayed his trust back when he told her about his true parentage. Either way, he couldn't wait to go back beyond the wall.
Jon was interrupted by two guards who were waiting at the gates to escort Jon right towards the Godswoods where Sansa was waiting for him.
Jon followed the man and was led back to the woods where he saw Sansa standing in front of the tree just like last time. This time she was facing Jon and gave him a hint of a smile until she saw the dragon sitting on Jons shoulder.
''Your grace'' Jon said greeting Sansa before stopping just a few steps away from her.
Sansa gestured for the guards to leave them alone. ''Jon'' Sansa said.
''Why am I here?'' Jon asked, wanting to know the reason why he was brought to Winterfell in the first place.
''We have to talk some things through'' Sansa said with a serious tone in her voice.
''I don't think there's much to talk about. I am banished, I am living out my life behind the wall. Just like I was told to do'' Jon said. Not even knowing what Sansa wanted from him.
''Bran and I agree that the dragon is a danger to us all'' Sansa said, before pointing at Rhaegar who was sitting on Jons shoulder.
The dragon growled at Sansa, somehow feeling the tension between her and Jon.
''He is not a danger'' Jon snapped at Sansa. ''He's just a small dragon. He hasn't done anything wrong!''
''Jon. We both know what happened the last time a Targaryen had a dragon'' Sansa blurred out.
''That's not fair. I'm not responsible for the destruction of Kings Landing. Neither is Rhaegar'' Jon admitted. He knew that his dragon had nothing to do with the fact that Drogon had burned down a lot of Kings Landing. To be honest he still didn't know what made Daenerys do it in the first place. She never explained it to him.
''But he will grow up, being a danger to all of humanity'' Sansa said, not changing her opinion about Rhaegar.
''No, he's not'' Jon said a bit annoyed. Trying to remain calm.
''Jon, I don't think you really have a saying in this. We think the world is better of without dragons. So you have a choice, kill him yourself, or we will'' Sansa demanded.
Jon shook his head. He knew he would never let any touch Rhaegar. Not after he had felt how it was to bond with a dragon. In the past he had bonded with Rhaegal, Daenerys her dragon. But not in the same way he had a connection with Rhaegar.
Meanwhile at Kings Landing (same time as the conversation between Jon and Sansa)
*this part might be a bit confusing. But it's about Bran warging into Sansa to manipulate Sansa against Jon. Bran knows the danger that Rhaegar will form in the future. That's why he wants the dragon gone.
Tyrion had been Brans hand of the king for some time now but he never got used to the fact that Brans eyes would turn white meaning he was somewhere else. It sometimes scared him that a boy his age had this much power, being the three eyed raven at first, and now king as well.
Tyrion was sitting on his chair, awkwardly, waiting for Bran to return. He was distracted but was pulled back to reality when Bran started talking ''I'm back'' Bran said in a serious voice.
Tyrion looked to his side and faced Bran ''Welcome back, your grace.''
''Thank you. So let's begin our meeting'' he said while still looking at Tyrion.
''You look happy, your grace'' Tyrion noticed the smile Bran had on his face for a second. Not knowing what it meant. Bran was very hard to read when it came to facial expressions.
''Thank you. I just made sure we have one less enemy in the future'' Bran said, trying to convince Tyrion that he had done something right.
Tyrion didn't know what Bran was really planning. But he never sought anything behind it. He trusted Brans instinct.