Game Of Thrones:Lady Blackthorne

CHAPTER 42

Sam heads outside before being startled by a horse carrying a wagon. He stops and sees Bran staring at him from across the courtyard. He walks over.

Sam asks, “What are you doing out here?”

Bran said, “Waiting for an old friend. It's time to tell Jon the truth.” Sam shakes his head.

Sam said, “No, no. You're his brother. Shouldn't you tell him?”

Bran said, “I'm not his brother. He trusts you more than anyone. Now's the time.”

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Jon blows out a candle and stands back to look at his father, Eddard Stark's, statue in the crypts. He sighs and hears a man grunting and a thud. He walks around the corner to see Sam stand up.

Jon said, “Sam?”

Sam said, “I'm sorry, I know I'm not supposed to be down here.” Jon grabs Sam and hugs him tightly.

Jon asked, “Were you hiding from me?”

Sam said, “Of course not.”

Jon asked, “What are you doing in Winterfell? Or did you read every book in the Citadel already?” He looks at Sam's face and sees he is worried.

Jon asked, “What's wrong? Gilly? Is she all right?”

Sam said, “She's good.”

Jon said, “Little Sam?”

Sam said, “They are both fine.”

Jon said, “I wish we could end this war ready. I really am not a king.”

Sam said, “But you are. You've always been.”

Jon said, “They keep proclaiming it as my crown, Sam, but it's not really. I am not a Stark.” Jon starts walking away, Sam follows.

Jon said, “My full blooded stark brothers are here now.

Sam said, “I'm not talking about the King in the North. I'm talking about the King of the bloody Seven Kingdoms.” Jon stops immediately, pauses and turns around.

Sam said, “Bran and I worked it out. I had a High Septon's diary. Bran had whatever Bran has.”

Jon said, "What are you talking about?”

Sam said, “Your mother was Lyanna Stark.” Jon exhales sharply.

Sam said, “And your father- your real father was Rhaegar Targaryen. You've never been a bastard. You're Aegon Targaryen, true heir to the Iron Throne. I'm sorry, I know it's a lot to take in.” Jon walks up to Sam.

Jon said, “My father was the most honorable man I ever met. You're saying he lied to me all my life.”

Sam said, “No. Your father- Well, Ned Stark. He promised your mother he'd always protect you. And he did. Robert would have murdered you if he knew. You're the true king. Aegon Targaryen, Sixth of His Name, Protector of the Realm, all of it.” Jon takes a couple of steps back whilst breathing heavily.

Sam said, “It's the truth. You're the true king by birthright.”

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Beric and Tormund with a group of others walk into Last Hearth to find it deserted. Beric enters the building first, the others following cautiously behind. While exploring a dark hallway, a sudden noise startles the group and they press themselves against the walls, weapons drawn as the sounds turn into footfalls. Suddenly, Tormund leaps around the corner to confront the source of the noise with a roar, the rest of the group yelling in preparation to attack the enemy, but instead they find Dolorous Edd and others of the Night's Watch.