Game Of Thrones (Season 8 Rewrite)

Episode Five: The Two Queens (Part 4)

》Daenerys POV

Between the Dragonpit and the Red Keep lied Flea Bottom, the poorest district of the city. Tyrion advised to go around the area but I refused. I wanted to make it to the Red Keep as soon as possible, and I wouldn't let the slums of the city stop me. We passed by a few of the locals. Some stopped and stared while others continued on with their day. It felt like Winterfell all over again, only this time it smelled worse.

Daenerys- When Cersei took the Reach from us, she obtained all of its grain; the biggest supply of food in Westeros.

Tyrion looked at me as we continued to walk but didn't say anything.

Daenerys- And yet, she doesn't have enough food to feed the people of her own city.

Tyrion- Cersei's never cared about the small folk or their concerns...but you already know this. Why is it such a surprise to you now?

Daenerys- That's not what surprises me.

Tyrion- What then?

Daenerys- Why she still has people that would support her.

We continued to walk through the narrow roads of the district, passing more people until there were crowds of them.

Tyrion- Many of the people she "rules" despise her as much as you do, as they should; they have a right to.

Daenerys- And yet?

Tyrion smiled slightly.

Tyrion- You have a gentle heart your grace. You've always cared about the people, and they've returned the favor by supporting you. Another reason why the people of this city will turn to you once my sister falls...

The tone in his voice not only implied that he had more to say, but that it would contradict would he had just stated.

Daenerys- But?

Tyrion- But unfortunately...you've pushed them into it. The former slaves of the Bay of Dragons didn't decide to free themselves until you came and showed them that it was possible. They wouldn't have been able to if you hadn't inspired them to do so. But you won't be around to give them that inspiration forever.

I looked to my side and saw two children sharing a small piece of bread while their hungry mother watched. I looked to the other side, seeing more children running around. There were far more of them than adults yet all of them were dirty, barely clothed, and miserable. They were suffering all the same.

Tyrion- We live in a world where the powerful prey on the poor, the very people you aim to win the hearts of.

We faced each other, coming to a stop in the process. The Unsullied, Dothraki and Northern soldiers escorting us through the streets stopped as well.

Tyrion- The small folk have no say in the great game, but they still suffer the most.

I looked at the people, most of which began to stare at all of us ever since we stopped. I glanced at the Red Keep; at my dragons, who were flying high above it. I returned my eyes back to the ground.

Daenerys- Perhaps it's time to change that...

Tyrion- What do you suggest?

I kept my eyes pointed at the people surrounding us. I slowly approached the Unsullied, ordered them to clear a path for me, and walked out towards the small folk. In front of me was a woman who was holding her baby to her chest. She was frightened.

Daenerys- Do you know who I am?

The woman shook her head. She might not have known who I was or what I was capable of, but she saw that I had guards. The least the woman could have known was that I was someone important or wealthy enough to have soldiers.