"Wind & Words"

Encounter

Daenerys

Dany was enjoying being a mother, baby Robb was now smiling, laughing and recognizing his parents. He would get excited hearing their voices and would start kicking his feet while giggling. Robb is a very happy baby she and Jon just adored him. He was now two weeks old and Daenerys still hadn't found the right time or words to inform Jon about Daario. The ship from Meereen would be docking in a few days and she was anxious but even with all her anxiety she still procrastinated telling Jon. They were so happy with being new parents and with the reconstruction of Kings Landing going smoothly, that she was just enjoying the bliss of it all. Daenerys was sure that this tranquility wouldn't last long especially with Daario almost here.
After she fed the baby he was put down for his afternoon nap. Missandei came and assisted Dany dress for her council meeting.
Daenerys was excited to be present today she hadn't been to a meeting since before Robb's birth.
"I can watch the Prince until evening if you'd like to have supper and spend some time with Jon. I know you have to speak of many things Dany. I just received word that Daario will be here in two days. You need to tell Jon tonight."
Daenerys frowned, "I will I've avoided this for far too long. Yes please Missy watch the baby tonight. If he needs feeding come for me I'll feed him but I will dine with Jon to let him know. How do you think he will react? He's a level headed man, I'm hoping he will use his reason." Missandei chuckled and shook her head, "Yes he's a level headed man but he is a man and Daario was a past lover. Jealously is sure to strike him. I'm just not sure how he will take to Daario, they are so different. Jon doesn't like arrogance and that's what Daario is. I just hope Daario doesn't attempt to cause problems." Dany just stared blankly in front of her she knew all of this and this is why she hasn't spoken to Jon about it at all.
   When she was ready she kissed her sleeping baby farewell and made her way down to the small council chambers in the Red Keep.
While Dany approached the doors she saw Jon and Tyrion waking together in deep conversation. When they spotted her they both stopped talking and smiled.
"It's wonderful to see you Your Grace. How are you feeling and how's our Prince?"
Jon walked over by her side and gave his arm. She took it smiling at him then answered their Hand. "Robb is wonderful and I'm feeling absolutely overjoyed to get back to my duties. I maybe a mother now but I'm still Queen and expect to be involved in everything."
  Tyrion nodded smiling, "Of course Your Grace, I wouldn't have it any other way. Come I'm sure the council is desperate to start the meeting seeing as how we're all late."
Dany and Jon followed Tyrion into their small council chambers.
"Does our baby miss me?" Asked Jon looking down at her. Dany smiled and nodded her head, "Yes he does my love. He was very giggly this morning after you left." Jon chuckled I'm sure he doesn't even realize I'm gone because he's so infatuated with you Dany."
They entered and saw, Ser Davos their Master of Ships, Ser Podrick Payne Master of Coin, Bran Stark Master of whispers, Grey Worm Master of Arms and Grand Maester Samwell.
Tyrion walked over to his seat at the right hand of Daenerys' chair.
Dany received all the welcomed nods of her council men along with 'pleased to see her' smiles. Once the King and Queen were seated the others followed. Tyrion sat up straight and began the meeting.
    "Good Afternoon My Lords, we are glad to have our Queen back in our meetings."
Everyone, "Ayed." Tyrion smiled at her and continued, "The sewer system is almost done, one more month and it shall be completed."
Jon smiled, "That's very good to hear Lord Hand. Be sure to thank the hard working men on behalf of King Aegon and Queen Daenerys. Make sure they are invited to the Prince's name day Banquet." Tyrion nodded at his King.
"We also have news from the Reach, Ser Bron of the Blackwater sent a raven that a wagon of produce and meats were sent days after the Prince's birth as a gift. The wagon should arrive tomorrow in the afternoon. The other houses have also sent word about sent gifts and tribute for the birth of our Prince. Now we shall discuss more troubling matters. Lord Bran, go on and discuss what you informed me about earlier. Everyone turned to Bran waiting for his response. He emotionlessly stared in Dany and Jon's direction. "I have seen some trouble in Dorne, the new Prince once pledged for House Targaryen but now he is being swayed by his mother to strive for independence from the Seven Kingdoms. He is very conflicted and his mother is the one who is swaying him. Her name is Arianne Martell. Also the gold we are expecting from Meereen shall arrive in two days, along with Daario Naharis. He is scheming but I will say no more, I'll allow the Queen to explain further."
   Daenerys turned bright red at Bran's change of subject from the Martell's to Daario. Now all the attention was focused on her. Tyrion, who knew Daario, gave her a questionable glance. Dany swallowed the lump in her dry throat. She was going to have to let all her council know now, including Jon. Dany opened her mouth to speak but Tyrion spoke.
   "Why is Daario accompanying the gold, he's supposed to be keeping Meereen in order?" Tyrion asked out loud for all to hear before Dany could get words out, she was grateful for his interjection.
Bran replied, "He wants to see The Queen, he's still in love with her and he wants to convince her to let him stay by her side. He knows she has a King and is married but he doesn't care. He only wants you." Bran slowly turned towards Dany in an eerie way, she felt a chill run down her spine. "Just like he told you in the pyramid before you left him to come back to Westeros."
Dany felt her stomach turn and all the blood left her face. She became very uneasy, she felt Jon's eyes on her along with everyone else's in the chambers. Tyrion cleared his throat to break the awkward silence. "Well it doesn't matter what he wants or thinks, he will show respect to our King and Queen, if not then he'll be imprisoned. We have no time for old lovers quarrels or wasted set backs from the likes of him. We need to keep our focus on the restoration of Kings Landing. We also need to resolve this issue with Dorne, to keep them in the kingdom. Things will be fine, I shall handle Daario your Graces." Tyrion bowed to them, Jon nodded still silent and Dany followed his gesture.
Next Davos gave account of the new ships being built for their expanding Armada. The rest of the meeting was a blur for Dany she could feel the tension between she and Jon. She asked about the Dragon pit reconstruction and then the progress of the orphanages. The meeting ended after an hour. Tyrion adjourned the meeting for meal time. Jon stood along with Dany everyone followed and departed. Once their council was gone Dany knew Jon wanted to speak with her alone because he didn't budge from where he stood.
     "How long have you known about that man arriving with the gold Dany?" Jon asked softly in a disappointed tone. Daenerys' felt horrible but answered, "The day I gave birth." Was all that came out of her mouth, Jon huffed and ran a hand through his hair in frustration. He walked towards the window and peered outside, in a blank trance thinking.
  "Jon I was about to tell you when my water broke. I—I've been meaning to tell you but I didn't know how you would take it or react. I'm sorry, truly. I've just been so happy with our baby, I didn't want to ruin our moments by speaking of a man who means nothing. Let him plot it will change nothing, I love you. You're my King and my child's father. Please forgive me for embarrassing you in front of everyone by not telling you first. It was horrifying for me as well. Missy told me she found out he was accompanying the gold but I didn't know he was scheming or still in love with me. Jon, please, I'm speaking the truth."
Dany was now by his side at the window and grabbed his arm, pleading.
   Jon faced her and took her hands, "Dany don't ever be afraid to tell me anything. Good or bad no matter how you fear I'll react. Your honesty is all I ask please? No more secrets between the two of us. Promise me? You know I love you Daenerys, more than anything and no one will change that. You're my forever, no matter what."
Dany nodded her head, "I promise Jon."
Jon reached and placed his hand on her cheek and leaned in for a kiss.
"Now let's go and eat I'm starved and I'm sure you are as well. Our son has been taking all your nutrients you need to eat before his next feeding to keep up your strength. You've lost too much weight, I don't want you falling ill and no more talk of this Daario, I'll set things straight when he arrives. I have no time or tolerance for a scoundrel like him." Dany smiled to herself pleased that her husband would defend her honor. She was also amused by his new emotion, 'Missy was right, Jon is jealous.' Dany has never seen a jealous side of Jon before she was both intrigued and worried.