The Lion and the Warrior

Stay With Me

Jaime held on to Brienne for a few moments and broke away. "Listen to me. I have to go now."

"You're still going? Jaime, no. If you go, you will never come back. Please...stay with us. Stay with me." She stated with grief in her voice.

"When have you ever walked away from a fight? I love you. I am not going there to be with Cersei. That part of my life is over. Jon and Daenerys need me." He stroked her hair and smiled.

"Not as much as we do. They will never need you like I do. You know this isn't safe." She stated breathlessly, trying not to break.

He kissed her one last time, mounted his horse and turned toward the gates. Brienne stood crying, alone in the snow and was already grieving for him before he reached the gates. She grieved for what could have been for them, for his love, his touch, his loyalty, and most of all, their connection.

Jaime crossed through the gates without looking back. Brienne watched the gates close behind him and fell to her knees. She sobbed uncontrollably for what felt like forever. What she didn't know, was that he couldn't look back, for he didn't want her to see the tears in his own eyes. There was pain in his heart and he hoped beyond all hope that he would be returning to her soon.

Jon and Daenerys rode the dragons over Kings Landing while Varys, Tyrion, Jorah, Missandei, and Greyworm sailed by ship. The Targaryen fleet was destroyed by Euron Greyjoy's crossbows, but Jaime was at the shore to help pull Tyrion safely on land. He helped Grey Worm as Varys and Jorah emerged as well. They realized Missandei was missing and searched frantically for her only to learn she had been captured.

Jon and Daenerys flew over Euron's fleet destroying it with dragon fire. Euron was able to deploy one last arrow narrowly missing Jon, before jumping overboard. Jon and Daenerys landed miles away from Kings Landing. Jaime rode on horseback to meet them.

"They have Missandei. It isn't safe for you here, Your Grace."

"Your Grace?" Daenerys echoed.

"Kingslayer, what are you doing?" Jon asked.

Jaime Lannister took the knee. "I am ready to serve under your rule and accept you as my queen from this day, until the end of my days. My sword is yours." He stated.

"Why should I believe you?" Daenerys asked.

"There is no time for this." Jon said. Even if he is lying, he alone can't help Cersei now." Jon continued and further stated, "real love changes everything."

His statement caught Daenerys a bit off guard and her heart seemed to stop for a moment. She abruptly turned to meet Jon's gaze briefly but turned her eyes back to Jaime. Without taking her eyes off Jamie, Daenerys said, "You're right. Real love changes everything." She barely looked over her shoulder at Jon and said, "stay here."

"Have you gone mad? I am not..."

"Obey your queen Jon Snow. I command you to stay here."

Jaime was a bit confused but he grinned and mounted his horse. "Ser Jaime, give us a moment, won't you?"

Jaimie rode several yards away and waited for Daenerys.

"Dany, please you can't go there alone."

"All my life, I fought for the rightful heir to have the iron throne. But the rightful heir...just isn't me. Euron's arrow nearly killed you. I can't lose you. The seven kingdoms can't lose you. I am not the one who matters now." She leaned in and whispered in his ear, "I need you to stay with me. Real love changes everything, Aegon." She walked away from him before he could say another word. Ser Jaime rode up on his horse to pick her up and take her to the Red Keep.

"I hope trusting you is not a mistake. I'd hate to have to kill you, Ser Jaime."

"I am no harm to you, Your Grace. Its time to end this. Cersei's reign is over. But it doesn't mean she has to die."

"Do I have your word on that?"

"You have my word."

"And does Ser Brienne also have your word?"

Jaime slightly turned to look at Daenerys, "Yes. She also has my word."