GAME OF THRONES(SPEC)

07.01

Written by

Byron James

Based on,

George R.R Martin's "A Game of Thrones"

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EXT. CASTLE BLACK. COURTYARD - NIGHT - FLASHBACK

...There is Olly’s face. Standing directly in front of us,

his gaze fixed. Pale. Lifeless. Cold. The hanging noose
around his neck. Dead, yet... Not dead, almost in a WHITE
WALKER form. He holds a bloody dagger firm.

OLLY
For the Watch.

He STABS at us.

Ser Alliser appearing from behind Olly, towering. He is in

the same deathly state with a hanging noose also around his
neck. He takes the dagger from Olly’s hand THEN grabbing
Olly’s head from behind pulling it back-

SER ALLISER
For the Watch.

Ser Alliser takes the dagger and slices at Olly’s exposed

neck.

SMASH CUT TO:

INT. WINTERFELL. JON’S ROOM - EARLY MORNING

A howling GASP is let out as Jon jolts up from his sleep.

Hand to his chest forcing himself to deeply inhale and
exhale... Inhale, exhale... Inhale and Exhale... Every breath
is cherished as he calms. Only a dream.

MOMENTS LATER

Jon now in his clothes grabs his sword then puts on his
wolf’s mane cloak.

EXT. WINTERFELL. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

Winter is here as the snow lightly films the stone walls. Jon
takes this in.

INT. WINTERFELL. SANSA’S BEDCHAMBER - CONTINUOUS

Sansa lays in bed her hair in disarray, her expression solum,

and her thoughts astray as she gazes into a fire across the
room.
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EXT. WINTERFELL. OUTSIDE SANSA’S BEDCHAMBER - CONTINUOUS

Jon arrives at a shut door being guarded by Brienne. Jon

gives a warm glance. Sleepless bags under her eyes...

JON
Has she been out?

BRIENNE
Not in nearly a week.

JON
Have you slept since you’ve been
back?

BRIENNE
No M’Lord.

JON
We could be here for some time.

BRIENNE
Time is not what concerns me.

Jon gives an understanding nod, realizing.

JON
She is safe here.

Jon notices a slight sway of fatigue in Brienne. Two WILDLING

MALES walk past them giving nods of respect as they do.
Brienne looks on with suspicious eyes. Jon catches this.

JON (CONT’D)
I have fought and bled with them.

BRIENNE
You have, I haven’t.

JON
Were it not for them, I wouldn’t be
here.

BRIENNE
You’ll forgive me but I swore an
oath to your mother to protect her
daughters.

JON
An oath that you’ve since
fulfilled.
(Beat)
No one within these walls holds you
lesser than any man.
(MORE)
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JON (CONT'D)
The great war is upon us and we
will need our best at full
strength.
(Off her expression)
Sometimes we must first serve
ourselves to best serve others.

Brienne nods.

JON (CONT’D)
When she is able I’d like a word,
please.

Brienne again nods.

INT. GREAT HALL OF WINTERFELL - MORNING

Jon, Ser Davos, Tormund and Lord Baelish stand around the
large rectangular table that has a map of the SEVEN KINGDOMS
at it’s center.

SER DAVOS
(To Jon)
Lady Stark?

Jon shakes his head “no”.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

So you have all the lords of the
north, the Knights and Lords of the
Vale and now Winterfell. What’s our
plan?

JON
For now we remain here.

SER DAVOS
I agree. But what’s our plan.

Jon thinking.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

Winter is here Jon and there aren’t
just soldiers livin’ behind these
walls like at Castle Black. There’s
women and children.

Jon takes this in. Lord Baelish steps closer to the table.
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LORD BAELISH
Lord Snow, if I may? If this
impending war you speak of is to
come to fruition, perhaps it best
that we send word to King’s
Landing.
(Off Jon’s expression)
Uniting the seven kingdom’s is
paramount if our enemy beyond the
wall possess the kind of strength
you claim.

TORMUND
(terse)
They do.

Tormund stares at Lord Baelish with those brooding eyes of

his. Baelish swallows.

SER DAVOS
Regardless, food and water should
be our immediate priority.

LORD BAELISH
Agreed Ser Davos. I also believe
that any tactical strategies
decided, should not be put into
motion without Lady Sansa’s
consideration. She after all is a
true Stark, Yr’grace.

Ser Davos shoots a hard gaze at Lord Baelish while Tormund

takes a step towards him. The air is tense.

TORMUND
Fuck your titles, traditions and
namesakes. These men will fight for
Snow.

LORD BAELISH
I understand, but will all of
Westeros?

TORMUND
When they see what we’ve seen.

LORD BAELISH
But they haven’t and by the time
they do it will be too late.
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SER DAVOS
Lord Baelish this may not be my
place but to say but I’ve witnessed
how posh bureaucrats like those in
King’s Landing play with their
fancy words and throw their
exuberant heirlooms around while
the rest of the world goes to shit.
I can assure you, their money and
words won’t protect them from
what’s to come if they don’t act.

LORD BAELISH
I’m aware patience is not the
warrior’s way but the North’s
allience with the south must be
mended. No matter the veracity to
which you speak, I fear the
remaining kingdoms will find it
difficult to follow a bastard.

TORMUND
(To Baelish)
Perhaps then you should be the
messenger and convince them.

JON
(Defusing)
Lord Baelish is right. I will
console my sister then we will send
word south.
(to Ser Davos)
In the mean time we’ll gather what
food and supplies we can.
(Beat)
Once the white walkers breach the
wall, nothing else will matter.

EXT. WINTERFELL. CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER

The meeting has concluded and Jon has just exited to the
corridor accompanied by Tormund who stops Jon for a quiet
word.

TORMUND
I don’t like him.

JON
Who?

TORMUND
The little one.
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JON
Well you’ve never liked me much
either.

TORMUND
Only when you were a crow. But I
trust you.

JON
My sister trusts him.

TORMUND
Do you trust her?

Silence. Jon ponders this.

JON
Doesn’t matter, the words Lord
Baelish speak are true.

TORMUND
You remember your trust got you
killed once Snow. Don’t make it a
habit, especially now that you’ve
cast off the red witch.

Jon again thinks on this, he’s got a point.

JON
To be honest, I don’t like it much
either but in order for us to have
a chance, I don’t think we have a
choice.

INT. RED KEEP. ROYAL BEDCHAMBER - DAY

With his one good hand, Jamie caresses the GOLDEN CROWN
previously worn by Tommen and Joffrey. He gazes out the
window staring into the distance where the Great Sept of
Baelor once stood, his thoughts conflicted. The door opening
jars his attention. He turns to see Cersei, dressed in black,
crown on her head. A proud achievement.

Noticing him, she walks across the room to a table and pours
herself a cup of wine.

CERSEI
Are you going to continue scolding
me or do you plan to speak?

Jamie
You really are proud of yourself.
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She drinks.

JAMIE (CONT’D)
Have you no shame for anything?
(Off Cersei’s silence)
Do you even mourn?

CERSEI
He was my son, of course I mourn
him as I’ve mourned all my
children.
(Beat)
Have you?

JAMIE
Have I?

Jamie approaches her. He places the crown in front of her.

JAMIE (CONT’D)
Joffrey... Myrcella... Tommen...
They were my children as well. You
have seemingly forgotten that in
your conquest.

Cersei gives him a inquisitive look.

CERSEI
(Confused)
You blame me?

JAMIE
No. I blame myself for continuing
to love you, no matter the cost.

Silence.

JAMIE (CONT’D)
This was always going to be the
outcome, wasn’t it?

CERSEI
This is not what I wanted.

JAMIE
This is exactly what you wanted.

Beat. Cersei give Jamie a menacing stare.

CERSEI
Get out.

Jamie storms towards the exit the stops.

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JAMIE
You destroy the Sept and bury the
ashes of our son at it’s
foundation.
(Beat)
He was a king and he deserved more
than that.

Jamie exits TO-

INT. RED KEEP. HALL - CONTINUOUS

The hall where Cersei’s ever present subordinates, Qyburn and

Ser Gregor await. Jaime stops and glances scornfully at them.

QYBURN
Condolence’s on your loss Ser
Jamie.

Jamie ignores this and walks away.

INT. RED KEEP. ROYAL BEDCHAMBER - CONTINUOUS

Qyburn enters the room.

QYBURN
My Queen.

Cersei gives him a tight smile.

CERSEI
I have something for you.

Qyburn approaches.

CERSEI (CONT’D)
Your position has not yet been made
official.

Cersei pulls out the familiar pin and places it above his
heart.

CERSEI (CONT’D)
Words cannot express the meaning of
your loyal council.
(Beat)
Qyburn, I name you hand of the
Queen.

QYBURN
(Bows)
I am honored yr’grace.
(MORE)
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QYBURN (CONT'D)
(Beat)
On another note, my birds have been
whispering much of late and they
inform me that Lady Olenna has
aligned with the Sand Snakes of
Dorne.

CERSEI
Two broken houses, one led by a
fossil and the other is nothing
more a tribe of Neanderthals.
(Beat)
Let them come.
(Quick beat)
I will allow for you to also
continue with experiments down in
your chamber. You will be granted
whatever resources you need.

Qyburn nods and exits. Cersei stands contemplative.

EXT. RED KEEP - DAY

Jamie stands overlooking the ledge out to Kings Landing when

Bronn approaches.

JAMIE
Do you know what my father used to
tell me?

BRONN
Let me guess.
(Mimicking Tywin)
You have nothing to worry about
son, your rich.

JAMIE
Besides that...
(Serious)
He’d say that one day he’d be dead,
his children, his grand children,
all of us would eventually die. The
only thing that will live on is the
Lannister name. Every action must
be made to ensure the perseverance
of that. That’s all that matters.

BRONN
I hate to ruin this tender affair,
but that’s a bunch of fat shit.
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JAMIE
You really do know how to pick your
moments.

BRONN
A rich man has the luxury to think
like that. A poor man is born
knowing his only guarantee is
death. Really, none of it matters
in the end.

JAMIE
Then why care to obtain titles and
lands? Why even bother to fight for
others.

BRONN
Because “others” pay.

JAMIE
No, it’s more than that.

BRONN
You’re right, the food taste
better, the pussy smells better,
life is just better.

JAMIE
No it’s something more. There’s
always something deeper.

BRONN
It’s actually quite simple, I fight
for gold.

JAMIE
You fight for me.

BRONN
You pay.

JAMIE
You’re a sell-sword and yet you
fight only for me, the King slayer.

BRONN
What can I say, you’ve paid the
best. You forget, I’m a knight now
because of you. I’ve got honor.
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JAMIE
I know you’re aware that my sister
could of paid just as equally,
perhaps even more for your
services. So what is it?

Silence. Jamie and Bronn give each other a look.

BRONN
Truth is golden boy, you attract
prettier women.

JAMIE
You really are impossible.

EXT. NARROW SEA - NIGHT

Daenerys’ fleet of ships calmly tread over the waters of the

Narrow Sea.

INT. SHIP. TYRION’S QUARTERS - NIGHT

BOOM! A loud thump or crash? Wakes Tyrion from his sleep. He

rises from his bed.

EXT. DAENERYS’ SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Tyrion steps on to the deck. Everything is quiet apart from

the sounds of the sea UNTIL... HEAVY BREATHING grabs his
attention. He turns to SEE-

Daenerys seated in front of Drogon(Her Dragon). The large

beast has landed on the ship and has curled around Daenerys.
Drogon gives a deep growl but remains still.

Tyrion slowly approaches...

TYRION
My queen.

Daenerys turns to Tyrion.

TYRION (CONT’D)
I thought we crashed or were
possibly being attacked. I was
relieved to see it was only a
dragon.
(edges closer)
Only a dragon.

Daenerys takes this in as she gazes on Drogon.

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TYRION (CONT’D)
I suspect that will be somewhat of
a surprise in King’s Landing. Just
as much of a surprise as seeing a
Targaryen in the flesh.

DAENERYS
Yes I suppose it will... You know
I’ve heard stories of only the Iron
Throne, The Great Sept of Baelor,
the Red Keep... But never of the
city itself. Never of it’s people.

Tyrion hangs his eyes.

TYRION
Greed, deceit, violence, sex and
the causation for what has driven
men to war in both Westeros and
Essos for over thousands of years.
(Beat)
It is my home. Though I doubt I
will be welcomed back with open
arms.

DAENERYS
Luckily as my hand, you won’t have
to be welcomed back.

Tyrion smiles.

TYRION
It warms my heart to hear those
words. But I’m afraid the situation
is far more delicate than one may
perceive. The Queen Regent, my
sister believes me to be the
murderer of her eldest Son.
(Beat)
As you certainly know, King’s
Landing is not Slaver’s Bay. It is
not Qarth or Meereen.

DAENERYS
Yes, it appears it is just another
corrupt city-

TYRION
It is King’s Landing... It wields
together the Seven Kingdoms, it is
the pinnacle of achievement for any
ruler. And no matter how fierce
your army nor how powerful your
might.
(MORE)
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TYRION (CONT'D)
It is all for not unless the
conclusion ends atop the Iron
Throne.

DAENERYS
A city that unites and yet it
stands divided.

TYRION
A direct result of it’s ever
changing power.

DAENERYS
I’d like to believe that good power
sustains.

TYRION
If the world were perfect my queen.

Daenerys eyes drift. Tyrion notices.

TYRION (CONT’D)
Which is why we sail for
Dragonstone. It’s seat is vacant
and it’s walls will keep us safe.
There we can secure our numbers and
our strategy for obtaining the Iron
Throne.

DAENERYS
And Dragonstone is an ancient
castle?

TYRION
Of the most ancient. Older than
king’s Landing itself. Also it is a
wonderful place for keeping
dragons.

Daenerys traces the large scales of Drogon.

DAENERYS
I want the people to know... I am
not my father.

TYRION
No my Queen, you undoubtedly are
not.

DAENERYS
But I also want them to know that
my rule will be firm.
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TYRION
Well as long as you aren’t burning
men in the streets with wildfire...

Silence. Tyrion notices his joke falls flat.

TYRION (CONT’D)
I have seen with my own eyes enough
to realize that though you have the
Mad King’s name and blood, you do
not share his temperament.

EXT. KING’S ROAD - DAY

As the snow falls lightly through a dense fog, a horse

mounted by a figure meanders along the road. As the horse
nears details of it’s rider become clearer. Red garments
notify us that this is Melisandre; both she and the horse are
exhausted and withered.

They approach a tree....

As she dismounts, nearly toppling over. She sits against the

tree; Her breath weak with both her hair and faith now
mangled. She fades...

A pair of boots approach her as she sleeps. Melisandre slowly

wakes and notices the pair of boots belong to a WOMAN (30s).
The Woman helps Melisandre to her feet.

FADE TO:

INT. COTTAGE - NIGHT

Melisandre lays in a bed, covered with blankets, next to a

fire. She rises up slowly gaining her bearings, looking
around at a quaint cottage. The Woman brings her a bowl of
soup.

WOMAN
How are you feeling? You were
pretty knackered.

MELISANDRE
Where am I?

WOMAN
My family’s cottage. Just outside
the Barrowlands. I fed your horse
as well. I hope you didn’t mind.
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Melisandre looks around, taking in her surroundings then back

to the Woman.

WOMAN (CONT’D)
How’s the porridge? I’m not much of
a cook. That was more my mother’s
arena.

Melisandre holds an uncertain gaze at the woman.

MELISANDRE
You seem familiar. Is this our
first encounter?

WOMAN
I can’t say. I’ve never traveled
much.

Melisandre takes this in.

MELISANDRE
Well, I thank you.

The woman smiles.

WOMAN
The winter has come. You are
welcome to stay. Unless you are in
a hurry...

MELISANDRE
No...

WOMAN
It’s good to have some company.

EXT. WINTERFELL. CLEARING - DAY

With a couple of horse drawn carts being followed by several

able men, they walk along looking to be gathering supplies.
Jon and Ser Davos walk among them as well.

SER DAVOS
Most of the grain on this land is
frozen over. We might be able to
salvage some of it but not likely.
Over a thousand bodies at five
pounds of food a day and another 20
for livestock. Rations will be
thin.

As they continue on Ser Davos notices Jon looking off into

the distance.
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SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

Lord Snow?

Jon walks off.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

Jon?

Ser Davos follows him.

EXT. WINTERFELL. GODSWOOD - MOMENTS LATER

Jon has come to one of the most old and sacred grounds in
Winterfell. The rich humus covered by fresh snow with it’s
pond frozen over. Jon walks over to the WEIRWOOD TREE and
places his hand against it’s trunk; tracing along it’s ridges
and grooves Jon reminisces.

JON
Growing up I wasn’t allowed here. I
visited only twice. Once with my
father and once after he was
killed. This was were he’d come to
think over his troubles. Were he’d
pray.

Ser Davos looks around, taking it in.

SER DAVOS
It’s quite lovely.

JON
He’d always say this place brought
him peace.

SER DAVOS
And what about you Lord Snow? Does
it bring you peace?

JON
(Shaking his head)
I’m having dreams. Dreams about the
dead.

SER DAVOS
Do they keep you up?

Jon nods.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

Takin’ a life is never easy. Takin’
a life of someone you care about--
It’s torture.
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JON
I keep seeing Olly’s face just...
Looking at me.

SER DAVOS
The watch held no pity, held no
exceptions. The boy knew that and
made his decision. You can’t blame
yourself for his consequences.

Jon nods. Ser Davos holds a stare at Jon noticing something

else is bothering him.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

But it’s not just that, is it?

JON
Davos... The war is coming. How are
we to defeat the enemy when we may
not survive the winter?

Ser Davos approaches Jon.

SER DAVOS
You know, we keep tellin’ ourselves
that the war is yet to come.
Perhaps we should be askin’
ourselves if in fact the war is not
already here.
(Off Jon’s look)
And if it is, then Yr’Grace, people
are gonna die that’s just the fact
of it. The hard part is makin’ sure
those people didn’t just die for
nothin’.

JON
I’ve seen the enemy on the
battlefield. We don’t have enough
men as it is.

SER DAVOS
I don’t believe in much these days,
never really did to be honest. Time
and experience can do that to a
man. Those experiences have taught
me not put my trust in the unknown.
But you were dead. Cold as the
ground we step on, yet here you
stand. I refuse to think that
whatever God’s are out there would
have afforded you a second life if
not for a purpose.
(Off Jon’s unsure look)
(MORE)
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SER DAVOS (CONT'D)

We do what we can, and hope it’s
for the better.

Jon settles on this.

SER DAVOS (CONT’D)

We should be gettin’ back.

Jon nods.

EXT. FLEA BOTTOM - DAY

Jamie and Bronn make their way through the slums of the city.
Passing it’s locals who look to them with a hardened
curiosity. Bronn has his hand on his sword, his eyes on
guard.

BRONN
Remind me again where we’re going?

JAMIE
To think.

As they walk, several aggressive eyes lock on to them.

BRONN
It’d be a shame to have survived
Dorne only to be killed in flea
bottom. I’m still owed a castle and
a highborn beauty from you.

JAMIE
Well I guess you’ll have to really
earn your keep now won’t you.

They continue on further into Flea Bottom. An ugly ANGRY

LOCAL (40’s) Tall and burly, watches them from a distance as
they do.

INT. GIN ALLEY ALEHOUSE - DAY

Jamie and Bronn sit at a small table drinking ale from horn
mugs in the corner of the establishment. Jamie’s sheathed
sword is next to him resting against the table. Eyes from
patrons drift back and forth whispering to each other as they
do.

BRONN
If I were a betting man, I’d say
that you’ve gone mad.
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JAMIE
Can I ask you something?

BRONN
You rich bastards love to
complicate things. Why can’t we
just sit here and drink.

JAMIE
Do you regret anything that you’ve
done? A crime you’ve committed? A
vow you’ve broken? A person you’ve
killed?

Bronn continues to scan his surroundings.

BRONN
I’m starting to.

JAMIE
There was a time were I knew
exactly where I was supposed to be
at all times-- Where I stood in the
world. I was certain that every
action taken was for a greater
purpose; For the realm, for
family... For love. Now it seems...
Unclear.

The angry local enters, accompanied by multiple ACCOMPLICES

who take seats in several corners. Bronn notices.

BRONN
I don’t think we’re well liked
around here.

Jamie’s attention is in his horn mug.

JAMIE
I was always judged. The lion is
always judged. But he knows his
purpose. He remains steadfast on
his duty regardless of opinions of
the heard.

More men enter the building. Bronn’s grip tightens around his
sword as he watches the potential threats.

BRONN
(re: Jamie’s horn mug)
You gonna fuck it too? Or do you
plan on finishing it anytime soon?
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JAMIE
Because what does the herd know?
They know only what the lion
allows.

The angry local approaches Jamie with a full mug in hand.

BRONN
(re: Angry Local)
I think you’re standing a little
too close for my comfort friend.

ANGRY LOCAL
I think I’m standing right were I’m
supposed to be.

JAMIE
But if the lion is betrayed by his
own, what then? What is left in
this world?

Silence. Bronn shoots him an aggrivated look.

JAMIE (CONT’D)
Chaos...

ANGRY LOCAL
Chaos is what your family has
caused and chaos is what you’ll
reap, King Slayer.

The Angry Local pours his drink in Jamie’s lap. Jamie then
stands until he is face to face with the man.

JAMIE
What do you know of it? Tell me,
what do you know of what I will
reap? While you rape, pillage,
murder-- Steal for selfish gain?
You dare condemn a knight of the
King’s guard for his actions in
protecting the realm he swore to
serve. Even when he knew that
servitude would sentence and
degrade him to a life of
banishment, mockery-- humiliation?
Tell me, what do you know of that
kind of duty?

Silence. The atmosphere is tense.

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ANGRY LOCAL
I know you don’t stab a man in his
back. I know if you want to kill a
man. You look him in his eyes.

JAMIE
Like you’re doing now?

ANGRY LOCAL
Aye, exactly.

JAMIE
Well allow me to applaud you for
being so honorable.

ANGRY LOCAL
Oh, there’s nothin’ honorable about
what I’m gonna do to you.

Jamie smiles but holds his gazed fixed with the Angry Local.

ANGRY LOCAL (CONT’D)

And what I’ve got planned for that
cunt sister of yours... Well, I
suspect the Mad King will be
smilin’ in his grave once I’m done.

Jamie’s smile quickly diminishes. Bronn rises from his seat

and draws his sword.

BRONN
I’m afraid I can’t let you do that.

ANGRY LOCAL
And whose gonna stop me?

BRONN
I am-- Well I’m not gonna stop you,
I’m gonna kill you.

ANGRY LOCAL
Is that right? And what’s it to
you?

BRONN
Well it’s my keep and as of right
now I’m under his employ. To which,
I might add, is a very stable
employ. If I allow for you to kill
him. Well then you’d be directly to
blame for ruining my comfortable
livelihood. Then I’d have to kill
you for the inconvenience. So
either way I’d have to kill you.
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ANGRY LOCAL
(Laughs)
You’re outnumbered.

BRONN
What? With just these few
simpletons you brought here with
you?
(Off the Angry Local’s
look)
No, you’d need a bit more than that
my friend.

A long silence. The Angry Local looks back at Jamie whose

stare has not wavered UNTIL-

Bronn KICKS hard at the table crashing into Jamie Toppling

him into the Angry Local causing them to both fall to the
ground. Jamie’s sword falls next to him. He grabs and
unsheathes it. He STRIKES at the Angry Local who has his
sword drawn as well. They CLASH.

Bronn jumps over the table as the 5 Accomplices converge on

him from all angles, he now has his sword and large dagger
drawn. He makes contact with the first two Accomplices and
after several counter swings he easily bests them.

Jamie and the Angry Local scrape back and forth until they
become tangled with their small daggers at each other’s
throats. FACE to FACE. Daggers inches away from each other’s
jugulars. a tug-of-war of strength ensues as each man nearly
gets the better.

Bronn is being attacked by all three accomplices. They are

giving it their all as Bronn’s clear class and experience is
showing with his efficient defending. The three men hack away
until Bronn manages to tangle two of swordsmen together with
his sword, with all three facing each other in a circular
fashion. The third swordsman attempts to take advantage only
to be KICKED down to the floor. Bronn then PUSHES the circle
of men towards a table, pinning one against it in the
process; Bronn PUSHES and PUSHES then stabs his sword until
it is piercing the pinned accomplice’s chest. The man falls
severely wounded.

As Jamie and the Angry Local are in a stalemate of strength

and stamina, knives still deadlocked at each other’s throats.
A fallen accomplice picks up his sword regaining his
bearings. Jamie notices then with his is golden plated hand
he HURLS it at the fallen Accomplices head knocking him out--
This causes the Angry Local to gain the advantage turning
Jamie on his back.
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Bronn is going back and forth with the two remaining

accomplices until fatigue has left one man’s defenses weak,
to which allows for Bronn to pierce the man’s gut. He quickly
shifts his focus to the last Accomplice who is now trembling
and shaking at the realization of his situation.

BRONN (CONT’D)
(Winded)
You will fight bravely and you will
die quickly.

Bronn walks towards him grabbing his sword out of the Pinned
Accomplices gut as he does. The last Accomplice drops his
sword and scurries out of the Alehouse.

Jamie is still tussling with the Angry Local when Bronn

approaches from behind. He then forces his sword under the
man’s throat and his dagger behind his neck.

BRONN (CONT’D)
Told you I’d kill you.

ANGRY LOCAL
No.

Bronn quickly PULLS both blades in opposite directions

spewing blood and decapitating the Angry Local’s head. Jamie
lays out of breath but grateful. Bronn sheathes his weapons
and extends his hand.

BRONN
So, did you get that out of your
system?

Jamie embarrassingly accepts Bronn’s hand. Bronn Lifts him up

and notices Bronn’s disapproving look.

JAMIE
(Realizing)
Apologies...

BRONN
It’s now two highborn beauties.

INT. WINTERFELL. SANSA’S BEDCHAMBER - DAY

Sansa stands in front of a mirror. She is covered in her

wolf’s mane cloak. Her long red hair is now combed straight
and her tears dried. She stares at herself in the mirror and
takes a breath.
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EXT. WINTERFELL. OUTSIDE SANSA’S BEDCHAMBER - CONTINUOUS

Brienne is standing as firm as her body will allow when Sansa

suddenly appears from her bedroom. Both are surprised to see
the other.

BRIENNE
Lady Stark.

SANSA
(Finding her words)
I wish to go for a walk.

BRIENNE
Certainly-

SANSA
Alone.

Awkward pause.

SANSA (CONT’D)
When I was a girl here, there was
always a shadow looming over me,
watching me. It was suffocating.

BRIENNE
As you wish M’Lady.

Sansa notices Brienne’s tiresome state.

SANSA
Are you alright?

BRIENNE
Certainly M’Lady.

Sansa is not sure if she believes this but she carries on.

BRIENNE (CONT’D)
M’Lady...
(Sansa turns)
Lord Snow wishes to speak to you.

Sansa takes this in.

SANSA
Get some rest.

She walks away.

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EXT. WINTERFELL GATES - DAY

Sansa is now perched up high along one of the corridors,

looking down at-

The scavenging group meanders through the large gates. Jon is

among them along with Ser Davos and Tormund. Jon looks up to
catch Sansa’s gaze. Even though he is happy to see her, both
seem to have matching gloomy expressions.

EXT. WINTERFELL GATES. CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER

Jon approaches Sansa who is still looking down at the gates.

JON
It’s good to see you up. You
alright?

SANSA
I’m fine. I was just tired.

Jon walks up to her, he looks down at the gates.

JON
The food is going quickly. The few
crops we did manage to gather are
beyond saving from the cold.

Silence. Sansa continues to look out at the gates.

JON (CONT’D)
(Beat)
We need to send word south. I know
how you feel about it but this is
what has to be.

Sansa looks at him.

SANSA
Are you talking about King’s
Landing?

JON
You know what I’m talking about
Sansa. If by some miracle we manage
to survive this winter we’ll need
to bridge what ever differences we
have to stand a chance.

SANSA
So you want to form an alliance
with the Lannister’s?
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JON
I want us to form alliances with
all the houses of the south. That
includes House Lannister

SANSA
After what they did to our family?

Jon thinks for a second.

JON
Yes.

Sansa looks back out at the gates.

JON (CONT’D)
I know how difficult this is for
you as it is for me. You have to
understand that if we don’t build
our forces... We’ll all die.

SANSA
I watched those monsters butcher my
father, tear apart this family,
force me into a marriage to carry
their seed and you stand there
proudly asking me to forgive them?

JON
I’m not asking you to forgive or
forget. I’m asking you to be strong
for a greater purpose.

Long silence. Sansa continues to hold a stare at the wall.

SANSA
You have my answer.

She walks off.

AROUND THE CORNER

Baelish stands with a thin wiry smile after overhearing the

conversation.

INT. OUTSIDE DUNGEON - DAY

Cersei stands with a GUARD who opens the door to a cell-

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INT. DUNGEON - CONTINUOUS

Cersei enters and the guard closes the door behind her. She
finds Unella(The Nun) seated in a corner; Bruises and Dried
blood on her face with her clothes dirty, tattered and torn.
Unella stands as Cersei approaches her. Unella holds a
piercing gaze at Cersei who reciprocates with a condescending
smile.

CERSEI
You look well, all things
considered... How is Ser Gregor
treating you? Contrary to what you
might think, he’s enjoyed his
frequent visits with you. I presume
sometimes he could be quite
rough... But I think we both can
agree sometimes that is more...
Satisfying.

Unella’s expression has not wavered. Cersei reaches out to

fix a strand of hair coming from Unella’s veil. Unella
quickly retracts in a “don’t touch me manner”. Cersei decides
to fix it anyway.

CERSEI (CONT’D)
As fate would have it, I have come
here in search of your council. I
believe you are the only one who
can relate to my current quandary.

Unella is confused by this.

CERSEI (CONT’D)
Say I forgave all that you have
done to me. All the berating, the
thrashing, the embarrassment... the
shaming. If I were to forgive all
of it and allow for you to walk
free. What would you do? Would you
go on continue living your life as
the monastic nun? Would you search
for a simpler life on a hillside in
some far off country? Or would you
seek vengeance on those who wronged
you? Those who wronged the people
you love?

As Cersei gazes on the beaten down woman. The rage in her

eyes is unmistakable.

UNELLA
I would pray for the God’s to have
mercy on your tainted soul.
 28.

CERSEI
Yes, I’m sure you would.
(Beat)
Faith is a funny thing. You Septons
spent all your time trying to
convince others of your Gods. Now
it seems it is you, who is in need
convincing... Thank you.

Cersei walks over to the door and knocks for the Guard to
open.

INT. COTTAGE - DAY

Melisandre drinks from a cup staring out the window watching

the Woman gather fire wood. For the first time she seems
calm. She drifts her attention to the fireplace. The flame
catches her attention. STARING... STARING... STARING UNTIL-

The Woman enters the house.

WOMAN
Oh, you’re up. That’s good.
Apologies, we’re having more of the
same to eat. It’s about all I can
make that’s bearable.

MELISANDRE
I saw you wielding the axe. You’re
quite handy.

WOMAN
Yeah, my father taught me.

MELISANDRE
You’ve spoken a great deal about
you’re parents. What did you say
happened to them.

WOMAN
I didn’t say...

Awkward silence.

MELISANDRE
Apologies.

WOMAN
They died some time ago.

The woman goes over to the kitchen like area and stirs a
large pot of food.
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Melisandre looks over in a far corner to notice a blanket

covering what appears to be something shiny. She slowly goes
to investigate.

MELISANDRE
How did this come to be? If you
don’t mind me asking?

The Woman takes a beat from stirring.

WOMAN
They were killed.

Melisandre is now by the blanket.

MELISANDRE
So you are alone?

WOMAN
Yes, unfortunately.

Just as Melisandre is about to unveil the blanket, the woman

turns and approaches her with a bowl of soup. She hands it to
Melisandre. As she does, she stops and catches Melisandre
peeking at the blanket.

WOMAN (CONT’D)
Careful, it’s hot.

Melisandre looks closer at the girls eyes as she accepts the

bowl. Her eyes go back to the fire... STARING...

MELISANDRE
(To herself)
In that darkness, eyes starring
back at me. Brown eyes, blue eyes,
green eyes...

WOMAN
I see a darkness in you. Those eyes
you’ll shut forever.

As Melisandre turns back to the Woman, her gaze is met by the

tip of a small sword; Arya’s Needle. Melisandre looks into
the woman’s eyes again.

MELISANDRE
And you have cast several eyes into
that darkness, as you will continue
to do on your journey.

The woman takes her masked face away to reveal herself to be

Arya.
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ARYA
You were right and now my journey
has brought me back to you. To kill
you.

MELISANDRE
Yes, the darkness has indeed grown
in you. But kill me, you will not.

ARYA
You murdered my friend. He was
innocent and good and you let them
take him. You will die for what
you’ve done.

Melisandre looks at Arya, confident, unmoved, curious.

Melisandre moves closer to Arya.

MELISANDRE
Tell me girl, what is your name?

Arya, for the first time in a long time seems uncertain.

MELISANDRE (CONT’D)
Go on...

ARYA
I- I’m... I am Arya Stark of
Winterfell. Daughter of Ned Stark.

MELISANDRE
Yes...

Melisandre turns towards the window, her thoughts piecing a

picture together.

MELISANDRE (CONT’D)
And Jon Snow is-

ARYA
Was my brother...
(Beat)
You knew Jon?

MELISANDRE
No young Stark, I know...

ARYA
He’s alive?

MELISANDRE
(Nods)
As is your love.
 31.

ARYA
How do you know this? You could be
lying. You could be wrong?

Melisandre approaches the fire a confidence in her eyes.

MELISANDRE
Yes, I could be... But the Lord of
light is never wrong.
(Beat)
Our champion will be reborn to wake
dragons from stone and reforge the
great sword Lightbringer that
defeated the darkness those
thousands of years ago.

EXT. NARROW SEA - DAY

Daenerys’ fleet of ships approach Blackwater bay, several

miles out.

EXT. DAENERYS’ SHIP. DECK - DAY

Daenerys stands towards the bow of the massive ship

accompanied by Missandei, Grey Worm, Varys and Tyrion. They
all look OUT TO-

The mammoth sized gloomy bay; at it’s center sits the island
of Dragonstone. A large stronghold that we’ve seen before,
chiseled from out the mountains of the island, once occupied
by Stannis Baratheon.

As the ships sail closer towards the island, the size and
scale of the dark castle become apparent.

MISSANDEI
The vanity of the castle is...

DAENERYS
Nonexistent.

Tyrion steps forward.

TYRION
My Queen, welcome to Dragonstone.

VARYS
Well it certainly lives up to it’s
name.

GREY WORM
Very Ugly.
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DAENERYS
Indeed...

TYRION
Oh don’t let it’s appearance fool
you. There is a reason it stands as
a barricade between The Narrow Sea
and King’s Landing. One who lays
claim to this glimmering stronghold
commands the allegiance of most of
it’s neighboring islands, like that
of High Tide or like the one over
there in the distance.

Tyrion points and everybody looks to an island in the far off

distance hard to see through the fog.

TYRION (CONT’D)
That is Driftmark, the ancestral
castle of House Velaryon. A distant
relative of House Targaryen.

VARYS
I have heard the walls of
Dragonstone are of a mystic sort.
The castle was said to be
constructed with ancient Valyrian
sorcery.

TYRION
Yes, the specifics of it’s creation
remain quite the mystery. But what
is certain is it’s fortitude in
battle. If there is such a fortress
that is unable to be breached, your
money is safe with Dragonstone.

EXT. GREYJOY’S SHIP. DECK - SAME

A few ships back from Daenerys’, Yara and Theon Greyjoy look
out from the stern of their ship towards the looming Castle.
Yara spots something head of the fleet. That gets her
attention. She makes her way to the bow of the ship to grab a
closer look.

BOW OF SHIP

Yara jesters to one of her OFFICERS.

YARA
Hand me your scope.
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He complies. She looks into the distance. Theon walks up to

her.

THEON
Is everything alright?

YARA
Look out there.

She hands him the scope and he looks.

SCOPE POV: Nothing really is clear just the fog.

THEON
(re: scope)
It’s only fog. Just fog...

Yara’s sea captain alarm senses are ringing. She takes

another look through the scope.

SCOPE POV: Black Sails barely whiff through the dense fog.

THEON (CONT’D)
What is it? What do you see.

YARA
Prepare for battle little brother.

Yara hurries back towards the stern.

STERN OF SHIP

Yara approaches one of her LIEUTENANTS.

YARA (CONT’D)
Sound the horn.

LIEUTENANT
Captain?

YARA
Sound the damn horn!

EXT. DAENERYS’ SHIP. DECK - SAME

BURRRB!!! The loud horn echoes in the air grabbing

everybody’s attention causing them to look back at the
Greyjoy’s ship. Grey Worm looks out towards Dragonstone.

GREY WORM
Ships approach.
 34.

Everybody turns and looks out towards Dragonstone. But there

is just a dense fog.

DAENERYS
I thought there was no occupier of
this castle?

TYRION
I am certain there is not.

GREY WORM
Perhaps you are mistaken.

Tyrion is trying to find his words.

VARYS
On this account Tyrion is correct,
Stannis was defeated at winterfell
making him the last of his name,
which by the Targaryen ancestral
right places this castle back in
the hands of... you my Queen.

BURRRB!!! The horn sounds again.

GREY WORM
We will get men in fight positions.

Grey Worm goes off shouting commands at the men.

Daenerys looks out and through the fog the materialization of

an entire naval fleet appears approaching fast. Tyrion also
notices and his face says it all...

TYRION
If Stannis is dead then who could
be...

VARYS
What could possibly scavenge an
empty castle housed at the mouth of
a large bay... Pirates.

EXT. OLENNA’S SHIP. DECK - SAME

On a much more posh looking ship, Olenna Tyrell steps from

her quarters on to the deck, annoyed. She attempts to look
out towards Daenerys’ ship but no luck.

OLENNA
What in the seven kingdoms is going
on?
 35.

A SEAMAN offers her a scope, she takes it and peeks through.

EXT. NARROW SEA - CONTINUOUS

The fleet of Pirate ships approaches fast...

EXT. GREYJOY’S SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Yara stands firm with Theon. Her eyes fixed on Daenerys’

ship.

YARA
We hold for commands.

EXT. DAENERYS’ SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Daenerys and her crew look on towards the approaching danger.

She then looks at Tyrion who catches her eyes. He gives an
uncertain look...

DAENERYS
We will not attack unless provoked.

TYRION
I understand your hesitation but
they may not reciprocate your
generosity.

DAENERYS
No they may not... And if they
chose to do battle then they will
understand that my generosity can
quickly be dispelled by the inferno
of my wrath.

Tyrion is satisfied with that answer and settles in.

EXT. NARROW SEA - MOMENTS LATER

A lone Pirate ship appears from the center of the fleet

heading towards Daenerys’ ship.

Daenerys’ ship follows suit, emerging from the rest of the

pack of ships.

EXT. DAENERYS’ SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Daenerys looks on towards the lone pirate ship heading

towards her. Curious but confident.
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MOMENTS LATER

The Pirate ship is upon them... As it sails closer, something

becomes strangely apparent... The ship is empty or appears to
be empty. It sails past, Daenerys and her crew get a closer
look over the edge. The pirate ship is empty ghostlike. As
they watch the ship go past a voice speaks out...

SALLADHOR (O.C.)
I must say, the rumors of your
exquisite beauty do you no
justice...

The entire ship turns to SEE- SALLADHOR SAAN standing on the

railing of the bow of the ship, eating an apple.

SALLADHOR (CONT’D)
Daenerys Targaryen.

ALL WEAPONS ARE DRAWN towards him. He smiles.

SALLADHOR (CONT’D)
Come, if I really wanted to attack,
I would of just attacked.

DAENERYS
How did you...

SALLADHOR
Get on your ship, I climbed. Well I
rowed then I climbed.

Grey Worm looks over the side to SEE-

A small rowboat hitched to the side of the ship.

TYRION
Crafty trick....

SALLADHOR
An old pirate trick, very basic for
robbing big beautiful boats.

VARYS
And what other tricks do you intend
on performing for us?

Salladhor again smiles.

SALLADHOR
Please let us all be friends, I am
merely a messenger.
 37.

DAENERYS
And what message have you come to
deliver.

SALLADHOR
That you have been expected
Daenerys Targaryen. And that I am
to escort you into Dragonstone.

Tyrion looks surprised.

VARYS
And what’s to say this is not one
of your tricks?

SALLADHOR
Have you not heard of Salladhor
Saan?

VARYS
Yes, a very well known Pirate of
the Narrow Sea.

SALLADHOR
Salladhor Saan is not just a
pirate, but an excellent one. An
honest one.

TYRION
You are Salladhor Saan?

SALLADHOR
In the flesh.

DAENERYS
And Salladhor, who is this person
you speak for?

SALLADHOR
Perhaps it is best that I show you.

Grey Worm approaches Salladhor, with his grip firmly on his

dagger.

GREY WORM
I don’t believe you.

SALLADHOR
I can assure you that killing me
would not be of your best interest.

DAENERYS
And what do you know of my interest
pirate?
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SALLADHOR
I know you seek to sack King’s
Landing. I know you wish to sit a
top the Iron Throne... I also know
that you have the means to do so.
(Off Daenerys’ look)
My alluring Queen, it is my job to
know all kinds of things.

Long contemplative beat. Daenerys ponders this then looks to

Grey Worm and nods. Grey Worm relaxes his grip on his pommel.

SALLADHOR (CONT’D)
Now keep our heading straight into
blackwater.

EXT. GREYJOY’S SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Yara gives a disapproving look towards daenerys’ ship. Theon

notices.

THEON
What are your orders?

YARA
We follow our queen.

Theon nods and commands the men.

EXT. OLENNA’S SHIP. DECK - CONTINUOUS

Olenna hands back the scope.

OLENNA
What is the world coming to when
queens must take orders from
pirates.

SEAMAN
Lady Olenna what are your commands?

OLENNA
Follow their damn ships obviously.

The seaman nods.

INT. COTTAGE - DAY

Arya paces back and forth with her Needle in her hand trying
to make out what has been said to her. Melisandre watches her
intently.
 39.

ARYA
So let me recount your story again.
My brother-

MELISANDRE
Jon-

ARYA
Jon, was-

MELISANDRE
Killed.

ARYA
But only he wasn’t killed because
you brought him back to life?

MELISANDRE
No, it was the lord of light who
allowed for life to be brought to
him again.

ARYA
Right. And my sister, Sansa was
married twice and widowed twice but
now has returned home with Jon?

MELISANDRE
Yes.

ARYA
And you were exiled by my brother-

MELISANDRE
For putting my faith of the
prophecy in the wrong man. I was
blinded.

Arya thinks hard about this.

ARYA
That doesn’t make sense. Jon
wouldn’t just throw you out. Even
if you wronged him he would try and
look past it. You must have done
something... Something terrible.

MELISANDRE
Haven’t we all in this journey to
defeat what is yet to come. What of
your terrible deeds young stark? Do
they account for the losses you’ve
suffered at the hands of others?
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Arya stays silent.

MELISANDRE (CONT’D)
Jon Snow is the one who was
promised. This I know even if he
refuses to believe it. His spirit
has now traveled into the darkness
of the dead. He truly understands
the great war is the only thing
that matters and yet he must
contend and fight with those around
him who seek to overthrow him for
selfish gain. You must take me back
to him.

Silence. Arya is thinking.

ARYA
I don’t trust you.

MELISANDRE
I have nothing to gain.

ARYA
It doesn’t make sense for you to
want to go back if you weren’t sure
of this... Prophecy.
(Beat)
Ok, fine. I’ll let you come with me
back to Winterfell. But if you try
anything, do anything or say
anything that I don’t like. I will
kill you. And I promise this time
you won’t see it coming.

Melisandre complies.

INT. WINTERFELL. GLASS GARDENS - DAY

Lord Baelish walks into the gardens to find Sansa on her

knees uprooting the weeds from the dirt. She does not notice
him.

LORD BAELISH
Your mother loved this garden
house. Even with her gone it still
breathes her essence.
(Watching Sansa)
You have her spirit.

SANSA
Why are you here?
 41.

LORD BAELISH
I overheard you and your brother’s
conversation.

Sansa looks up.

SANSA
Why am I not surprised.

LORD BAELISH
As much as it ails me to say, Jon
Snow is partially correct. Though
his means for victory may be
skewed.

SANSA
You think.

Beat.

LORD BAELISH
As you know, your father and I had
a fractured relationship.

SANSA
It wasn’t fractured, he hated you.

LORD BAELISH
Though we had our obvious
differences and I couldn’t bare to
stand his holier than thou
rhetoric. There was one moniker I
did agree with... The winter is
long and unforgiving. The last one
lasted 10 years, you northerners
survived as best you could.
Fortunately, back then there wasn’t
an impending war transpiring on the
horizon.

SANSA
So you’re agreeing with him?

Lord Baelish walks up to Sansa and helps her to her feet.

LORD BAELISH
Your mother Catelyn was my first
love. Every time I saw her with Ned
Stark it was like a thousand blades
ripping my heart to shreds. But I
bared it, I accepted it. A fate
that was not of my control. I
addressed him as Lord and her the
same. Do you know why?
 42.

Sansa gives an empty look.

LORD BAELISH (CONT’D)

Because I knew it was for the
greater good. I was but an orphan
with no lands, no name, no titles
just a heart on fire coupled with
burning ambition to climb to the
greatest of heights. Her family
would never have accepted our
union, nor should they have. Ned
Stark could afford her a life I was
unable to at the time and that was
good for the realm. The realm must
always succeed regardless of one’s
desires.

SANSA
You say all this and yet you still
seek to sit on the throne.

LORD BAELISH
I do... And I will do all I can to
see it a reality.

SANSA
Then if you loved her as you
claimed, why care about the
survival of a hideous iron chair?

LORD BAELISH
This world is a barbaric cage.
Filled with starving savages. The
realm is all that gives it order.

Sansa takes this in.

SANSA
Maybe we are all fighting different
wars. Wars that may not seem
apparent but are there and are
real.

LORD BAELISH
I believe we are my lady. But this
war with the dead is also very real
and we won’t win it divided.

FADE TO:
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INT. QYBURN’S CHAMBER’S - DAY

Cersei cautiously enters Qyburn’s Dark laboratory where he is

mixing potions of some sort. Even she is uneasy in this room.
He stops and does a slight bow to her.

QYBURN
Yr’Grace.

CERSEI
I was told you had something of
urgency you needed to discuss.

QYBURN
Yes... I have received word of a
rumor that might interest you.

CERSEI
What kind of rumor?

QYBURN
Remember the whispering of my birds
I told you about?

CERSEI
Yes, go on.

QYBURN
A fleet of ships was seen coming
from the Narrow Sea into Blackwater
bay. Most of the sails carried Sand
Snake and Tyrell banners.

Cersei interest is peaked.

CERSEI
They’ve moved fast. Though their
houses combined present a greater
threat, they do not have the
numbers to defeat the King’s Guard.
I thank you for your caution but
this is a matter of no concern

Cersei turns to exit.

QYBURN
That is not the part that concerns
me.

Cersei stops and turns back towards him.

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QYBURN (CONT’D)
Also amidst their convoy of ships
was said to be Targaryen sails.

Cersei’s face turns to that of worry.

CERSEI
Impossible... My former husband
struck down the last Targaryen at
the battle of the Trident. The
stain of Rhaegar’s blood still
paints the ground from Roberts
hammer.
(Beat)
Is this the silly game they want to
play?

QYBURN
Yr’Grace-

CERSEI
They think this will cause an
uprising from me, then they are
mistaken. My husband killed the
last heir and my brother killed
their last king...

Silence. Cersei notice Qyburn hanging his eyes.

CERSEI (CONT’D)
Qyburn?

QYBURN
There is one more thing, Yr’Grace.
(Off Cersei’s look)
There has been whispers but no
confirmation of sorts... There
could be a dragon.

CERSEI
Dragon?

QYBURN
Just rumors...

Silence. Cersei has a look of dread on her face.

CERSEI
(Calmly)
Is that all.

QYBURN
Yes, my queen.
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CERSEI
Thank you, I shall leave you to
your work.

Cersei exits.

EXT. WINTERFELL. STABLES - DAY

Jon is tending to the horses. Ghost(His Dire wolf) lays on a

stack of hay close by. A shiver travels down Jon’s spine. He
starts to notice that he can see each breath as he exhales.
He looks into the corner of the stable. There is Olly,
standing in the same deathly state that we first saw him in.
He stares at Jon. Jon tries to get his words out...

JON
I-I’m-I’m sorry. Forgive me...

Olly takes a step forward and grabs at Jon’s arm.

SANSA (O.S.)
Jon...

Jon turns quickly to see Sansa petting Ghost...

SANSA (CONT’D)
Are you alright?

Jon looks back at the corner. Olly is gone. He comes to his

senses, just another dream.

JON
What is it?

SANSA
I said, Ghost has grown so much.

JON
Oh... Yeah, I keep running out of
things to feed him. I wish Rob and
Bran could see him now.

Sansa walks over to Jon.

SANSA
I’ve given your proposal some
thought... You have my blessing to
send word south. Not that you
needed it, after all you are the
king of the north.
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JON
No matter what, we’re family. We
make decisions as a family.

Sansa nods.

JON (CONT’D)
You know what this means?

Sansa nods.

JON (CONT’D)
Are you sure?

SANSA
You told me that in order for us to
survive we must trust each other. I
know you loved this family even
when you had no reason to. I trust
in you to do what’s right.

Jon nods.

SANSA (CONT’D)
Come with me, I have something to
show you.

Jon intrigued, follows Sansa.

INT. WINTERFELL. GLASS GARDENS - MOMENTS LATER

Sansa and Jon walk into the gardens. Jon looks around and
smiles.

JON
You and Arya used to come here when
we’d play hide n’ seek.

SANSA
You knew?

JON
We all knew. But it was more fun to
pretend we didn’t.

Sansa laughs a much needed laugh but it quickly diminishes at

a nostalgia.

SANSA
I miss her so much. I treated her
so bad because she was different. I
was so ashamed of her.
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JON
You were a kid. We were all kids.

Sansa nods in reflection.

JON (CONT’D)
What was it you wanted to show me?

SANSA
Mother used to drill me for hours
on what a lady of the north should
and shouldn’t do. How to sit, how
to stand, how to walk-- Things I
never conceived I would ever
need... But here I am. Everything
she taught me, everything I hated
has allowed for me to survive. Even
now... Her and father were always
fearful that a long winter could
turn into a siege. A siege that had
no end in sight and if not properly
prepared could be the end for all
of us.

Sansa picks up a dead flower.

SANSA (CONT’D)
She told me if ever I found myself
caged behind these walls to stand
firm, be brave and-
JON SANSA (CONT'D)
Be prepared, winter is Be prepared, winter is
coming. coming.

Sansa and Jon share a smile. Sansa takes a shovel and begins
to dig up the row of flowers. DIGGING... DIGGING...
DIGGING... Until she reaches a large wooden door. Jon looks
for another shovel, finds one and assists his sister.

DIGGING... DIGGING... DIGGING... The first section reveals

the wooden door in it’s entirety. Jon and Sansa are out of
breath. Together they then open the door revealing a surplus
of food and grain. Jon laughs of relief.

SANSA (CONT’D)
The entire garden is the same.

Jon looks at the long rows of dead flowers that will keep
them alive.

JON
Thank you mother.

Jon and Sansa get back to digging.

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EXT. DRAGONSTONE. SHORE - DAY

As everybody has made it to the rocky shore, Olenna is last,

being helped off of a smaller boat by a DORNE MAN. Ellaria
looks up at the castle with much disdain.

OLENNA
(To the Dorne Man)
I can walk myself. I’m not
crippled, I’m old.

DORNE MAN
Yes, Lady Olenna.

OLENNA
(re: castle)
Just as decrepit and lifeless as
ever. I imagine this suited Stannis
just fine.

Everybody is taking in their surroundings. Grey Worm remains

suspicious of the Pirate men they have met up with.

DAENERYS
So this is Westeros.

SALLADHOR
Please, follow me.

The GROUP follows Salladhor towards the castle.

AS THEY WALK

TYRION
Salladhor, can you give any hints
as to who we are meeting?

SALLADHOR
You and Lord Varys have indeed
already met with this person.

TYRION
We- I have? I’m afraid you’re
mistaken. I have never actually
been inside dragonstone. And unless
Stannis Baratheon has returned from
the dead, I’m afraid I don’t know
who I would know here.

SALLADHOR
This person said you were a man who
loves to talk, but do not listen so
much. And Varys is the one to
listen but not say too much.
(MORE)
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SALLADHOR (CONT'D)
Together you are the perfect
confidant.

VARYS
What kind of a person is this, that
would seem to know us so
intimately.

SALLADHOR
They are of... The divine sort.

DAENERYS
And me? How is it you seem to know
so much about me and yet I have
never heard of you?

SALLADHOR
(Smiling)
My dear girl. It is quite difficult
to have a dragon and people not
know who you are.

TYRION
He’s got a point.

INT. DRAGONSTONE. CHAMBER OF THE PAINTED TABLE - LATER

The group enters the room with the massive jagged table at
it’s center. The group surrounds it.

OLENNA
Can we conclude with this blasted
mystery and get on with it. As if
this damn place doesn’t have enough
shadows looming about.

Daenerys shines a slight grin at Olenna.

WOMAN’S VOICE (O.S.)

Lady Olenna, your strong natured
reputation precedes you.

The room turns towards the door to see KINVARA (The other red
woman) approaching the head of the table.

KINVARA
It is good to finally meet you.
Lord varys and Tyrion Lannister.

Varys and Tyrion are shocked and speechless.

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KINVARA (CONT’D)
(Approaching Daenerys)
As I said before, we serve the same
Queen.
(Beat)
Daenerys Targaryen. Mother of
dragons. Breaker of chains.
Khaleesi of the great Grass Sea.
Soon to be Queen of the Andals, the
Rhoynar, and the First Men.
Protector of the realm and lady
Regnant of the Seven Kingdoms.
(Beat)
You are probably wondering why it
is I am here with pirates.

OLENNA
The thought had crossed my mind...

KINVARA
I have come to Dragonstone for the
same reasons as you. You wish to
fortify your numbers and a sound
strategy for penetrating the city.
I wish to ensure that you do. As
Daenerys birthed dragons in fire,
she is the one who was promised as
the lord of light prophesied. The
Seven Kingdoms were forged in blood
and it shall sustain the same way.
This castle is the stronghold from
which we shall grow our forces and
strengthen your dragons.

DAENERYS
As I appreciate your devotion. I
believe my dragons have grown
strong enough. Our numbers will
strengthen and we will take King’s
Landing.

KINVARA
Young Queen, you see-- As you all
see only the battle that is in
front of you.

EXT. KING’S ROAD - DAY

Arya and Melisandre have mounted the horse and begin their
travel back towards Winterfell.
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KINVARA (V.O.)
You fail to understand, the real
war has yet to arrive. The war
beyond man...

INT. GREAT HALL OF WINTERFELL - DAY

The hall is filled with people. Northerners, wildlings,

citizens of the Vale etc... People singing and eating as a
feast is going on. Jon sits at a table conversing with Davos
and Tormund.

KINVARA (V.O.)
The war beyond love.

Sansa gives a tight smile as she watches from a far. Head

towards a door to where Lord Baelish is Standing alone. She
walks up to him lovingly touches his forearm and kisses him
on the cheek. She exits. Lord Baelish is left blushing like a
schoolboy...

Jon notices from amidst his conversation

EXT. SEPT OF BAELOR RUBBLE - DAY

Bronn watches Jamie as he stands there a raging sadness is in

his eyes as he looks at the remains of the collapsed
structure.

KINVARA (V.O.)
The war beyond the wall that shall
change the very nature of what our
purpose is.

INT. WINTERFELL. SANSA’S BEDCHAMBER - CONTINUOUS

Sansa hurries into her chamber and closes the door behind
her. She quickly grabs a bucket and throws up.

Sansa stands in front of her mirror looking at herself with

the same gloomy expression she started the episode with. She
slowly gets out of her wolf’s mane cloak. Then her clothes,
until she is only in her undergarments. She lifts her shirt
to reveal... A pregnant belly.

KINVARA (V.O.)
What our duty is. The alliance of
all houses against one enemy will
be all that matters.
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INT. DRAGONSTONE. CHAMBER OF THE PAINTED TABLE - DAY

Back in the chamber all eyes are on kinvara.

KINVARA
Allow for me to present to you my
queen, a gift from the very pirates
that escorted you... A boy was cast
out to sea, condemned to die by his
own father and uncle, only to find
refuge amongst these noble
scavengers.

Out from the shadows of the doorway appears GENDRY BARATHEON.

KINVARA (CONT’D)
The last surviving son and heir of
Robert Baratheon.

CLOSE IN on Gendry.

FADE TO BLACK.

THE END