Northern Conqueror

Chapter 34: Day With Dragons

Chapter 34: Day With Dragons

After meeting with the lords Daenerys sent groups of her men south to meet with men from the northern houses near Moat Cailin, ordered to leave as soon as the ravens reached their lands. Only a small amount of northerners would travel south with the Dothraki and Unsullied as guides in act of unity and to help converse with the southron lords they were set to meet.

Ravens traveled across Westeros ordering every house loyal to them north for the march on the Wall. Few would stay behind to prepare for the eventual march south. When Cersei came to claim what she thought was hers they could either accept it and play her loyal servant or hide themselves, send their families north to safety beyond the manned Moat Cailin.

The lords seemed to take news of his second betrothal well enough. They'd noticed some seemed relieved he wasn't abandoning Sansa. Though they'd all seen him take the dragon's blood, when asked what it was for they were told it was for the war effort.

At first Jon had intended to spend the day helping Gendry at the forge but Arya had been with him since that morning so he let them have their time alone. He was only forging daggers for now to use as little material as possible, but apparently even that would take most of the day.

With the lords busy preparing their houses, Jon assumed Sansa would want to spend time with him but found her heading toward the library with Tyrion.

"I asked Lord Tyrion to help me figure out how to improve our glass garden and hopefully make future ones easier to build."

Jon smiled, remembering her efforts to start construction on others while he'd been away. "I'm sure if there's a way you'll find it."

"Your grace," Tyrion said with a nod before following Sansa down the corridor.

Though he didn't want to presume she would answer his call and didn't want to interrupt whatever she might be doing, Jon found Willam in the yard and waved him over. "I need a favor."

"Anything, your grace," the bastard squire nodded.

"Go find Missandei. Ask her if Daenrys would be available for a ride or whatever she might enjoy. It seems I have a rare afternoon free." Seeing the boy's grin, Jon shot him a playfully warning glare. "A word and I'll have you shining armor for all the north."

Willam mimed locking his lips before taking off to achieve his task.

Jon took the chance to watch a few of the children training, holding back a laugh when he noticed them trying harder since his arrival.

When Willam returned he did so alone, but with a slight grin. Jon gave the boy he was helping a pat on the back and made his way to his squire. "She said yes, she'll go for a ride, but she has to change. Said she'll meet you at the stables."

"Good." Jon nodded. "Come help me prepare our horses."

Willam followed Jon to the stables, helping him saddle the horses and even brushing them quickly before they heard Daenerys approaching with Jorah at her side. Jon winced internally, having forgotten she had her own personal guard who would want to join them. A quick look to Willam was enough for the squire to hurriedly prepare a third horse.

He was just securing the saddle when they arrived. "Daenerys," Jon said with a nod to them, "Ser Jorah."

"Your grace," Jorah said with a quick bow of his head.

"I hope you don't mind," Daenerys said with an apologetic smile. "Though I suppose I am technically no longer a queen, he is still my guard."

"Of course not," Jon assured. "Sansa has her sworn sword and fireguard, I understand."