Editing Jon Connington (section)

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:griff_young_griff.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Griff and [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]], by Steamey ©]] 

Griff and Young Griff have [[hair dye|dyed their hair]] blue, supposedly in memory of Young Griff's mother, a [[Tyroshi]] woman. They travel on the ''[[Shy Maid]]'' alongside [[Haldon]], [[Rolly Duckfield]], [[Lemore]], [[Ysilla]], and [[Yandry]].{{Ref|ADWD|8}} Jon plans to meet with [[Daenerys Targaryen]], Queen of [[Meereen]], expecting her to journey towards [[Westeros]] with her army after her [[Targaryen campaign in Slaver's Bay|conquest of the cities]] in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Knowing that, whichever route she chooses, Daenerys needs to pass [[Volantis]], it has been decided that the company will wait for her at the [[Free Cities|Free City]].{{Ref|ADWD|5}} [[Illyrio Mopatis]] sends them [[Tyrion Lannister]], who has fled [[Westeros]] after he killed his father [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] and was unfairly condemned for [[Purple Wedding|the death]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{Ref|ADWD|8}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}} While Illyrio informs Jon of Tyrion's identity, the secret is kept from the rest of the company, who only know him as "Yollo" or "Hugor Hill".{{Ref|ADWD|8}}

While the ''Shy Maid'' journeys down the [[Rhoyne]], Jon forbids Tyrion from drinking [[wine]] after the latter becomes drunk during one of his first nights on the ship, and orders him to [[Tyrion Lannister's dragonlore|write down everything]] he still recalls from his extensive reading about [[dragon]]s.{{Ref|ADWD|14}} When they reach the [[Sorrows]], Jon orders Young Griff to safety below deck, but the boy protests. Tyrion reveals he is aware of Jon's true identity, and states he should be lucky that [[Varys]] is part of their conspiracy, as the name "Griff" would never have fooled the [[spymaster]]. Tyrion also reveals that he is aware of the true identity of Young Griff.{{Ref|ADWD|18}}

When [[stone men]] attack the company in [[Chroyane]], Jon rescues Tyrion after the latter is knocked into the water.{{Ref|ADWD|18}}{{Ref|ADWD|22}} Jon contracts [[greyscale]] in his right hand while rescuing Tyrion, but he keeps it a secret for fear he would be left to die.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

The company soon reaches [[Selhorys]], where Jon sends Haldon with Tyrion to learn about rumors that Daenerys has not yet left Meereen. Tyrion is kidnapped by [[Jorah Mormont]],{{Ref|ADWD|22}} but Jon believes Tyrion simply escaped to drink and plot some new infamy.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

Although it is true that Daenerys is still in Meereen, Jon decides to continue their journey to [[Volon Therys]], where the [[Golden Company]] is currently stationed. Jon reveals the identity of the young Prince Aegon to the Golden Company, but the highest-ranking officers have already been informed by [[Harry Strickland]], their captain-general. The officers are dismayed that Daenerys stayed in Meereen, and voice their opinions on the constantly changing plans of Illyrio. Aegon suggests they go to [[Westeros]] themselves, where they will begin their rebellion, reasoning that once Daenerys learns of their purpose, she will come west and join them. Aegon's proposal is met with great enthusiasm, and Jon later reflects on his satisfaction with the plan. As the greyscale is beginning to spread across his hand, Jon hopes he will live long enough to seat Aegon on the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

[[File:Greyscale.jpg|left|350px|thumb|Jon deals with his [[greyscale]], by Daniel Clarke © Fantasy Flight Games]]

The journey of the Golden Company to Westeros is difficult, due to the [[autumn]] storms. The ships are scattered, and the [[Volantene fleet]] drops them off on multiple different locations, leaving the [[landing of the Golden Company]] with a smaller host. Despite this, Jon leads a group of men in the successful [[taking of Griffin's Roost]], his own former seat. Jon reminisces over Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s visit to [[Griffin's Roost]], his defeat in the [[Battle of the Bells]], his exile by King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], and the taking of his lands by King [[Robert I Baratheon]]. Jon is glad that his cousin [[Ronald Connington|Ronald]], who had received rule over Griffin's Roost after Jon's exile, is dead, as it means he will not have to fight him. He is also glad that Ronald's son, [[Ronnet Connington|Red Ronnet]], is away.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

Jon has his remaining family members taken into custody. When he tries to get to know his young cousins, their fear and anger make him quickly give up on that plan, and they are returned to their guarded rooms. Jon tells Haldon to prepare a letter to [[Doran Martell]], telling the [[Prince of Dorne]] that his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia's]] son, Prince Aegon, is still alive. When Haldon discusses rewards to hand out to lords in order to convince them to join Aegon's cause, Jon refuses to marry Aegon off, insisting he must be free to marry Daenerys once she returns to Westeros. He also refuses to present himself as a marriage candidate, for fear of having his greyscale become known.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

When Prince Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost four days later, Jon recalls how he had disagreed with the boy's decision to name Rolly to the [[Kingsguard]], as Jon had hoped to fill the White Swords with younger sons of important lords to bind them to their cause. Jon informs the prince that they are planning to take [[Storm's End]] in ten days, having previously refused the suggestion of making an alliance with [[Stannis Baratheon]]. Aegon agrees with Jon's plan, but demands he lead the attack himself.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

Jon wishes to let the Iron Throne believe that the invading force is simply an exiled lord attempting to retake his old seat, and he plans to write King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] for a pardon to support the ruse.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} News of Jon and Aegon arrives in King's Landing not too much later. Red Ronnet tells Tommen's [[small council]] that he is intent on retaking his seat, but they are in doubt about his loyalty. Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], Tommen's [[regent]], realizes that Jon could be a dangerous threat.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}