Life After Death

Hard

MEEREN

Jon left Kinvara and Daenerys in the room with Missandei in his arms. He did not want to continue that talk. Dany walked around. In silence. Alone. She needed time to think through everything that the Red Priestess told them. No matter how she wanted to not be interested in the things she said to them... about how many people are in danger in the North, How many will die, if they won't go there. Can it be true? She heard voices from Sam's room, and that moment she realized she wants some answers, and maybe there is someone who can give her. She knocked cautiously and opened the door more. She felt the tension between them, and Gilly could easily kill her with her eyes. She frowned, but she has no time to worry about it, she has more important things to worry about. 
"My Queen." it was hard for Gilly to say those words. It was clear. 
"I did not want to interrupt." Dany hesitated. "Everything is ... fine?" she tried to be kind.
"Of course everything is ready for our..." Sam started to answer.
"Why do you tear him apart from his family?" Gilly interrupted his words. "What kind of Queen are you? Easily sacrifice others for your family safety?" she did not hide her opinion and Dany glanced at Samwell. She did not really understand. 
"I care about your family safety." Dany tried to remain calm and kind.
"That is why you ordered him to go with you and ordered him to leave us? For our safety?" Gilly made a face. Dany frowned, she did not do anything like this. So Samwell told her... he has to leave because she ordered him. Everyone refers to her when it is hard to tell a decision to their loved ones, and she kinda had enough of it. She does nothing else, just trying to protect those people. Sam gave her a begging look, and she rolled her eyes barely noticeable.
"He is not a soldier. He is not a hero. He is not Jon. What can he do for you in the war?" Gilly was clearly freaked out. Dany lowered her head and crossed her fingers. 
"Forgive her, she did not get a formal education and... "Sam tried to save the situation. He couldn't expect from Daenerys that she helps him out from this situation, and he was ready for another fight with Gilly, because of his lies. 
"I need Samwell in this war. Not in the battlefront, but we need his knowledge and mind. He will travel back to the Citadel, where you can't follow him. Neither your family." Dany sighed and started. Sam's mouth falls open. "I still did not give up to... save Bran Stark, if he is still there. We still have no exact answers about how my daughter can win this war. Sam is the key to get those answers, and that is why I cannot let him stay here." she took a deep breath. "He won't be in danger, he doesn't have to fight, but we need his mind, his brain and all the knowledge he has." Dany looked into Gilly's eyes "And for you, it is the safest place in this world. Ser Davos is going to stay here, and the Red Priestesses are here too, to help. Here, you can be hidden. Here, you are in save, and while you are going to be here, Samwell can help us to win this war, to create a better world for every one of us." Dany hoped her words were clear. She glanced at Sam again, and he formed a "thank you" with his lips. "Of course, if you want to come with us, risk your and your children life, I can't stand in your way, but what do you know, which situation would be more helpful for Samwell?" Dany asked the right question, and Gilly did not have a proper answer. She did not have any excuses for the things she said to her. 

"It was a wise decision." Sam broke the silence. "And I am ready to leave. Even if it is hard." he took Gilly's hand. 
"Before we are leaving." Dany finally could talk about the things why she was there. "I need some help. I have some questions."
"In what?" Sam took a step closer.
"Not from you." She turned to Gilly. "You were in the North. With the wildings. You were there with Tormund. Right?"
"Yes." Gilly glanced at Sam, she was confused.
"Tell me what did you see there." Dany stepped closer and stared at her face. "Everything that makes you think that the Night King is alive. Or returned. Everything that points out the deads are coming. Again." she was so confident. She wanted those answers. She wanted to know the truth from someone who was there, not someone who see things in the flames.