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( ACT III; the dawn of the dragon. ) ⟵ ◊ ⟶ chapter six: farewell, noble knight.
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HIS skin had already grown cold to the touch by the time Queen Raina had ever so gently pulled his had into hers, her heart lunching in her throat and tears blurring her vision.
Barristan Selmy lied on a stone table within the chamber of the pyramid they gathered in, his stiff body littered with wounds and clothing sodden with sticky, drying blood.
His own or another's, the queen was not sure, but she forced herself to brush away the tears beginning to roll down her cheeks as she gazed down at him. The emotions swirling inside her were almost too much to bear.
"Farewell, noble knight," Raina mumbled. The words were seemingly sticky on her tongue.
Grief, regret, rage. They were going to consume her. Twist her into a version of herself she'd never imagine might be possible. Someone who might commit atrocities for those she loves. A woman Jon would only know as a stranger.
She missed him dearly. And wanted him now more than ever to soothe her pain with the brotherly love she could get from no one but him.
Now that Robb was gone, Bran and Rickon too.
Selmy's features were neutral as if peacefully sleeping, which she wished were the reality. Yet, the knight that had protected her when she remained prisoner in the Red Keep, counseled her, and been there for her through many trials and tribulations lied slain at the hands of the Sons of the Harpy.
An unceremonious death for a man of such noble stock she prayed Vaegon might become one day.
Another one she held dear, lost to the rebels she was ready to purge from Mereen in whatever manner necessary.
Daenerys gently embraced Raina from behind, offering her touch for comfort as the dark haired queen endured her grief. A gentle presence from her beloved to soothe the pit growing inside of her.
"He was there for me through it all," Raina mumbled half to herself, half to her lover as Dany rested her head next to hers on Raina's shoulder. "He protected me where he could, cried in outrage when Joffrey wanted to use me as a play thing in front of the entire court. It was my turn to protect him."
Selmy had been as close to a grandsire that Raina had ever had. Though old enough to actually be her grandsire, she felt she had developed a familial bond with the man during her time in the Red Keep snd even here, in Essos.
By the way he'd treated her, protected her, and helped her maintain hope of escaping that place, she believed he felt the same. Even if they'd never verbally spoke of it. Cried outrage in the Red Keep's throne room with no fear of retribution from Joffrey. His gentle hand and soft words to ease her broken heart and spirit.
"He was a valiant knight and a good man," Daenerys murmured to Raina, her words soft and gentle. "He knew the risks he would be taking by joining our company. I don't doubt he was willing to give his life for us. For you."
