The Queen of Flames (Sequel to 'The Demon of Winterfell') (On Hold)

Chapter Nine: Fierce One

Tyrion and Davos had traveled to King's Landing. Jon, while they were gone, made Emmelyne dragonglass arrows. She didn't know why she wanted to go. It was a mad idea, truly. But there was something inside her that wanted adventure. That wanted thrill and excitement.

Just before they were set to leave, Emmelyne was on the beach, adjusting her bow and arrows on her shoulder. She'd styled her hair differently from how she normally would; in two long, tight braids that spilled over her shoulders. Instead of a red dress, she wore a red tunic and a pair of black trousers. Footsteps sounded behind her, and she turned, seeing a young man that she recognized instantly. He'd cut his hair, but he still looked like himself. "Gendry!" she cried, hurrying forward and wrapping her arms around him a tight embrace.

"Seven hells, Emmelyne," he chuckled.

She laughed, untangling her arms from around his neck. "The last time I saw you was on this island," she said with a smile.

"That was... four years ago, if I'm correct."

"Where have you been?"

"King's Landing. I was able to get a job as a smith."

Emmelyne was still grinning despite herself. "What are you doing back?"

"I'm going to go beyond the Wall with your brother."

"I'm going, too."

Gendry chuckled. "Can you wield a weapon?"

"I'm damn good with a bow and arrow."

"Really?"

"Yes, really. I can swing a sword fairly well, too, believe it or not."

Gendry smiled at that. "A lady who can swing a sword. Impressive."

She shoved him lightly. "Shut up."

He looked her up and down, still continuing to smile. "You haven't changed very much. Of course, you're taller and all of that. But you still look like yourself."

Emmelyne nodded. "You do, too."

"I like your hair, styled like that."

"It was short for a long time."

He snorted at that. "Really?"

Davos, who was stood near the dragonglass cave, rolled his eyes. He waved Gendry over. The young man laughed. "The Onion Knight needs me. I'll be seeing you in a moment, but I should go to him."

"You should," Emmelyne agreed.

He embraced her once more, kissing her cheek before making his way to Davos and then into the cave.

Once everyone was sure they were prepared, they began to ready the boats. Emmelyne saw Daenerys speaking to Jorah, who had her by the hands. He kissed them, releasing her when Jon, Gendry, and Davos stepped onto the shore. Emmelyne joined Davos and Gendry, preparing to push the boat out. Once Jon and Daenerys finished speaking, he joined them, and they the boat into the water. Emmelyne was first to get into one of the boats. Gendry sat himself beside her, looking at the bow on her shoulder. "I guess I'll be seeing how you are with that thing," he said. 

"I guess you will," she replied.

She leant herself into his side, sighing softly. She had a feeling that this adventure was one that would excite her to no extent. But also frightened her a great deal.

When they reached Eastwatch, the first task was to find Tormund. But when they did, the wildling seemed convinced that the plan would fail. "Isn't it your job to talk him out of stupid fucking ideas like this?" he asked Davos.