The Black and Red Dragon

Chapter 81: Tangling with the dead

After the evening of dancing yesterday, we knew it would only be a few hours before we will arrive in Eastwatch. In the morning, I helped Daenerys with waking up and getting ready for the day. After helping Daenerys, I went to the top deck. As I walked towards the stairs leading to the top deck, I came across Tyrion sitting at a table. As usual, he was drinking wine.

"Good morning, Your Grace," he greeted me. "Good morning, Tyrion. I wonder how you can drink so much wine," I say to him. He shrugged. "One of my many talents," he smiled and took another sip. I rolled my eyes. "How is Jaime doing?" I ask. "Well enough. He did use the blankets you gave him. I wanted to thank you, Visenya," he says. I sit down in the chair next to him. "For what?" He looks at me. "I know Daenerys and you hate or at least dislike my family. But I appreciate it that you will at least give them a fair trial," he explained. I sigh. "You are right. I do not like your family. From what I have heard and seen of your sister... she has lost her mind. But every person deserves a fair trial. And whatever verdict will come out of the trial will be executed," I say.

He nods. "Fair enough, that reminds me... when we first met, you told me you were going to marry Daenerys. I had my doubt whether that was wise, but I heard about your dance yesterday and I see how you keep each other on the right path. I was wrong to doubt. You keep Daenerys sane and kind," he says. I smile and nod. "She has a good and kind heart, but... there is still some darkness in her," I say and pull out a silver coin before I turn to him. "There is a common saying about our family... do you know it?"

He shakes his head a little. "I am not sure which one you are referring to," he says. I nod and show him the coin. "They say madness and greatness are two sides of a coin." I show him both sides of the coin and then flip it in the air. "Every time a Targaryen is born..." I catch the coin. "... the gods throw a coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land." Tyrion nods. "I have heard it before... I am sure that the coin of Daenerys has landed on the side of greatness," Tyrion says.

I smile at him and I place the coin so it is balancing on its side. "It is close to greatness, but the coin has not landed yet. If something bad happens she will fall to the side of madness, but the coin is leaning to greatness. I think there are some wounds deep inside her that still need healing. When those are healed," I say and flip the coin to one side. "Greatness."
Tyrion smiles and nods. I hear footsteps behind me. "I do have some wounds inside me, but you are closing them. I am very grateful for that," I hear the sweet voice of Daenerys say. I turn to her and smile. "You two are meant to be together," Tyrion says and stands up. "I am sure Westeros will prosper under your rule." I smile at my little friend. "Thank you, Tyrion, but we still need people like you to help us." Daenerys nods in agreement. "For as long as you will have me," Tyrion says and bows a little.

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The hours flew by as our ship finally made it to Eastwatch. I saw the Wall a few times when I visited Jon in my sleep, but... to see it in person. The Wall is massive. I glance at Daenerys who stands at my right. She is also looking in awe at the massive wall. I smile and take her hand. We turn around when we hear the chuckling of Jon. "Impressive isn't it? You will never get used to it," he says. I nod and look at the Wall again. If the Night King can get past this... we will have our work cut out for us.

A few more minutes and we stop at the harbor of Eastwatch. As the ship gets secured, the offloading of supplies begins. Not much later, when we enter the castle grounds, a group of men walks towards us. One of them is very tall and has red hair. They must be the wildlings Jon mentioned. Aside from the different clothing, they look like everyone else. The red-haired person though... I have seen him before.

I raise my eyebrows when the large red-haired man gives Jon a bear hug and lifts him off the ground. Jon smiles and hugs him back. "I can learn a thing or two about hugging from him," I mumble. Daenerys chuckles at my side. When he releases Jon, they turn to look at us. "This is Tormund Giantsbane," Jon says and motions to Tormund. He looks at Tormund. "This is Queen Daenerys Targaryen and her spouse Visenya Targaryen. The man with them is Ser Jorah," Jon says to Tormund.