The Quest for Home

Chapter 2

"Is it still cold in Westeros?" Daenerys asked, feeling hot in her fur coat.

"No, the winter is gone," Geralt said.

"I'll go change then. I'm sweating," Daenerys said and laughed. "Come, Missandei, let's put you in something else too."

Geralt looked at them disappearing. 'Why did she look so close to that King? He can't give her what she wants,' he thought.

Missandei saw that her Mistress was very quiet. She was really worried about her. She decided to ask Daenerys an important question.

"My Lady, is something wrong?" Missandei asked.

"I just wish Thranduil could be here with me," Daenerys answered.

"You really are in love with him, isn't it?" Missandei asked.

"You caught me," Daenerys said and smiled at her friend. Missandei smiled back and they changed their clothes. Daenerys was wearing a white dress which was held together by a brown necklace, inspired by slave-chains. Around the waist was a brown belt, creating a more fitted dress. Missandei was wearing the same dress, but hers was a light blue colour. Daenerys loved these dresses because she didn't have to wear a necklace with it.

When they came outside, Daenerys walked to Geralt. She nodded at him and stared to the horizon.

"Are we heading for King's Landing right away?" she asked.

"No, your grace. We will visit Winterfell first," Geralt answered.

"Why Winterfell and not Dragonstone?" Daenerys asked.

"Queen Sansa asked me to start looking for you. She hates the way Jon Snow is treating everything and everyone in Westeros," he explained.

"But she doesn't like me at all. You know that, right?" she said sharply. A smile formed on Geralt's face.

"I didn't want to be Jon's personal guard, so I decided to offer my service to Sansa. She was confused and asked me why I didn't want to be your guard anymore. I told her Jon killed you and your body was carried away. For a few days, she couldn't do anything else than cry. When I told her you weren't dead when Mele Bantis carried you away, she sent me to look for you. I think it would be nice to go back to her," Geralt explained.

"You're right. We'll go to Winterfell," Daenerys said.

At night, if Daenerys couldn't sleep, she would look at the stars and think about her stars. She already missed Thranduil, though she had only been a few weeks away from him. 'I have stayed away from him for ten years. I can do this,' she told herself.

After two months, Winterfell appeared on the horizon. Daenerys saw the castle and memories came rushing back to her. How would the Queen in the North react to her?  The anchors of the ships were let down and a sloop was prepared to bring Geralt, Daenerys, Missandei and a few soldiers to land. Geralt helped Daenerys in and the little boat started heading for the shore. Geralt turned towards Daenerys.

"Stay behind me and Missandei. Let's give Queen Sansa a surprise."

"Sure," Daenerys said. Sansa was not in the harbour. The soldiers that were with them sheltered Daenerys from curious looks from the people of the North. Geralt had no problem getting into the castle. The doors to the Throne Room were opened.

"Did you find her?" Sansa's voice said.

"I found Missandei and her dragons," Geralt said. Sansa felt tears coming into her eyes.

"And Queen Daenerys?" she asked. Something changed in Geralt's expression.

"Well....," he said and he and Missandei stepped away. There stood the Mother of Dragons in a white fur coat detailed with red fur and a red cape attached to her shoulder. Her hair was in braids as always. Sansa stood up. Daenerys walked a bit closer.

"Your grace," Sansa said and ran towards the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms with tears in her eyes.

"My Lady," Daenerys said with a smile. Sansa gave her a hug.

"I'm so happy to see you. If somebody finds out you're here, we'll be in trouble."

"I'll leave. It was good to see you," Daenerys said. Sansa grabbed her wrist.

"No, your grace, you're staying here. I want to help you take the Iron Throne back," Sansa said. Daenerys looked at her with big eyes.

"Really?" she asked. Sansa nodded and took her to the dining room. They talked for a few hours. Daenerys even told Sansa about Thranduil. Daenerys yawned.

"Your grace, are you tired?" Sansa asked.

"I didn't sleep well for a few days, but I'm fine," Daenerys said.

"A room is ready for you," Sansa said.

"Thank you," Daenerys replied and Sansa brought her to her room. When she arrived in her room, Daenerys fell onto the bed and fell asleep. She dreamed of Thranduil and it was the best night since she left Mirkwood. In her dreams, she was on the ship again, looking at the stars. When she looked back at the deck, Daenerys saw Thranduil standing there. She ran towards him and hugged him tightly.

"I miss you," Thranduil said.

"I miss you too," Daenerys responded and for the rest of the dream, they just stood on the deck in each others' arms.