TYWIN
Tywin was spending his yearly visit to the Rock by spending time with Joanna and the twins, Jaime, his pride and heir, and Cersei, his beautiful little princess, when a raven arrived, from Kings Landing none the less.
He was on his way just now reading the content of the letter with maester Creylen by his side.
"Hmm, interesting.."
"What is it my lord?" asked the maester.
"It appears that the king is asking for the whole Lannister family to attend a feast, at the Red Keep"
"For what reason my lord?" most maesters avoided prying in the business of their assigned lords, but after serving House Lannister for many years maester Creylen has earned the thrust of the lions, although his still had to keep in line most of the time, to avoid the wrath of Tywin.
"Something about a betrothal.. It appears our king has finally come to his senses, no doubt this betrothal is for Cersei and Rhaeagar"
"Perhaps so my lord, but I would advise you bring a big guard with you. I have heard that Aerys has not been himself as of late"
"I shall Creylen, I shall. Now bring me a paper and a quill and have a raven ready, I intend to reply as son as possible"
"Of course my lord" nodded Creylen and left in a rush to abide his lords commands.
"What game are you playing Aerys.. It's far to early for a betrothal, the children are young. But if my, "friend", says betrothal I can not refuse, this could be the only chance, before Aerys slips into complete madness..."
Tywins thoughts were interrupted by Creylen entering the room.
The maester set the paper and quill on the table, nodded and left the room.
Tywin sat and began thinking before writing down:
"My dear King Aerys of House Targaryen, I write to inform you that your message has been received and to tell you that my family shall be coming to the fest. We are eager to hear about your propositions.
Your royal vassal Tywin of House Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, Shield of Lannisport and Warden of the West"
As he finished the letter he called in his maester.
"Send this to the king"
Creylen nodded.
"And might you know where my wife is?"
"She said that she is taking the kids to their favorite spot on the beach"
Tywin nodded and exited the room, he had to inform Joanna of this.
He found her 15 minutes latter with her feet in the water and humming some sort of song while Jaime and Cersei played with wooden swords.
"We will have to work on Cerseis manners"
He approached his wife from behind, when the twins saw him he gestured with his finger to them to keep silent, and they did, Joanna was to lost in though to sense him sneaking.
When he was a foot away he used his long arms to embrace her as he started kissing down her neck.
She squeaked before realizing it was her husband.
"Tywin you fool! I told you a thousand times not to do that!" even if she used the word fool to describe him, Tywin could not help but smile, his little wife looked adorable when angry.
"Can't help it my love, you are to adorable" he said as their mouths connected.
The kiss lasted a while before the twins sounds of disgust could be heard.
"Don't do that again" said Joanna, trying to sound authoritative and failing.
"You know I will" he answered before turning to the twins "scurry along you two, mommy and I have important things to discuss"
"What is it Tywin?" Joanna asked when the twins were far enough away.
"The king sent a raven"
Joanna's face turned to disgust when hearing the word 'king', she was honestly scared of the man who had groped her at her own wedding. She had not forgiven that and never will, nor had Tywin, but he had his duty as hand, many theorized that Tywin ruled while the king only served as a figure head. The fact that her husband spent most of his time in Kings Landing confirmed that for her.
"What does that idiot want?"
"He has invited the Lannister family to a fest and to talk about a betrothal. I guess that he wants Cersei for Rhaeagar"
"I will not let my Cersei marry into that devil family! I will not allow it!"
"Relax Joanna, Rhaeagar is a sweet child, besides I will be at Kings Landing most of the time, Aerys will not dare do anything while I'm there"
"And when you are not?"
"Steffon Baratheon is my childhood friend he will take care of her"
"He will?"
Tywin nodded.
"I guess we don't have a choice"
"We never had a choice dear, we just have favorable circumstances"
"You are right" said Joanna as the two shared another kiss.
This one lasted a lot longer, but they needed to pull away eventually.
Joanna grabbed her breath.
"Lets collect the kids and head for the Rock, then we can start working on another.." Joanna winked seductively at Tywin, he felt a pulse through his body and smirked.
And they did just that.
Two weeks latter it was time to start traveling to the capital. All of the preparations were made to accommodate the passengers. Among them were: Tywin himself, his wife Joanna, brothers Tygett and Gerion, cousin Stafford,sister Genna, her children and sadly her husband Emmon Frey as well.
Accompanying them were the 150 guard that Tywin ordered as an escort.
Kevan had intended to come, but do to the outbreak of bandits on the former lands of the Reynes and Tarbeck he was sent with 1500 men to deal with it.
There was good news thru, Joanna had become pregnant with her and Tywins third child, her belly hadn't swollen yet, but maester Creylen had assured them that this was the case.
It took them a week to arrive to the capital where they were greeted by Rhaella Targaryen and the young prince Rhaeagar, while Aerys was no where in sight.
They were taken to their chambers for the night, with Tywin, Joanna and the twins sharing one, while everyone else got a separate one.
They were awoken early the next morning to attend to the feast at the Red Keep.
Aerys finally showed and greeted them like some long lost siblings.
"My lady" he said and kissed Joanna's hand and felt spit on it.
When Aerys turned she dried her hand in disgust on a rag with Tywins help.
"Animal" Tywin had heard her and just nodded.
When they were seated he noticed that far to many guard were on the balconies above while he shared a few words with Aerys.
Tygett approached them, bowed and asked:
"May I have a word with my brother my King?"
"Of course! Here's to my great hand!" he raised his cup with everyone following.
Tywin raised himself and followed Tygett to a place where Gerion was standing.
"You'we noticed haven't you?" asked Gerion.
"I have"
"Don't you think it's suspicious?" asked Tygett this time.
"It is, have you told ser Ilyn Payne to be on stand by?"
Tygett nodded.
"Good"
A servant came to them: " King Aerys requests that you be seated"
There was no use defying the king so they all went back to their places.
As the last man took his place the previously cheerful music started having an strange tone.
"You know Tywin"started Aerys"since childhood you have been a good servant to me"
He saw Rhaella mouth 'sorry' to Joanna before taking the princes hand and exiting.
"It is my duty my King"
Tygett and Gerion were ready to pull out their swords while Tywin glanced up to the balcony, sound of a fight could be heard outside.
Seconds later Targaryen men entered the dinning hall and surrounded the table.
"Yes, but you have become to good for my liking"
The guardsmen on the balcony took out crossbows and started shooting.
The first to die was Jaime, an arrow went thru his eye killing him instantly. Cersei and Joanna grabbed him, calling 'Jaime, Jaime', but it was no use.
In a fury Tywin grabbed the short sword he had hid under his coat previously and swinged at Aerys, but was blocked by Barristan Selmy who had rushed to the king the moment the shooting started.
He and Tywin traded blows while Tygett had already killed two men and was fighting his third, Gerion was dead from an arrow as were Stafford and Genna.
Tywin tried to defend his wife and spar with Barristan at the same time, but he was unsuccessful when Barristan finally got the better of him and cut thru his heart.
Tywin fell, but still clinged to his sword, still defiant. Aerys had buried an ax in Tywins head, just to be sure. Tygett lasted longer and was killed last, with only Joanna and Cersei left alive.
Joanna pleaded for Cersies life before Aerys executed her in the same style as Tywin.
"What should we do with her my King?" asked one of the guards.
"Find her a chamber, Rhaeagar will need a wife someday"
"As you command my King" the guard bowed and dragged screaming Cersei out.
As the guard exited a bald, plump man entered and approached Aerys.
"I hope you are happy my king. The Lannisters are no more and biggest threat to you is extinguished. I have left papers and weapons in lord Tywins chambers to look like he was planing to overthrow you"
"Very good lord Varys, bot one got away"
"Ah, Kevan Lannister, I would not worry, the boy was always in his older brothers shadow, I doubt he will cause to much trouble"
"I agree lord Varys"Aerys yelled at his men"Have the bodies impaled and burned at the docks, I will show what happens to those that reach to high" and he left.
