Game of Thrones: What Could Have Been
Chapter 1 of a new Game of Thrones story, another collection of oneshots, set in a series AU this time, enjoy.
Brief background for this series: Set after the War of Five Kings; Stannis rules the Iron Throne, no Red Wedding, in fact Robb is married to Myrcella. Robb is still King in the North and in an alliance with Stannis. Of the Lannisters; the only one still in Westeros and alive is Tyrion. Anyway; enjoy.
Synopsis: Robb and Myrcella awaken on Myrcella's Nameday and share a small, tender moment with their children.
Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 1: Robb/Myrcella
The pale Northern sun shone through the window; illuminating the bed within the Lord's chambers; or as it was more accurately called now, the Royal chambers. Lying in the bed were two figures. An auburn haired male and a blonde female; the male was King of the North, Robb Stark. The female was his wife; Myrcella.
Robb opened his blue eyes and smiled at his still slumbering wife. He gently brushed back a lock of hair, showing more of the jagged scar along her left cheek, and her missing ear.
He sighed as he recalled hearing of the dreadful incident which led to this injury upon her. He and Myrcella had been betrothed before the War of the Five Kings had consumed the land. Despite her brother and Robb being enemies, Myrcella remained true to Robb and so had tried to escape to the North. However this resulted in her being attacked by loyalists of her brother, resulting in her injuries, before being rescued by Robb and some of his men.
He pushed the dark thoughts away, the war was over now; there was peace and he and Myrcella were happily in love and had been for a good few years now. That was all he needed to concern himself with. His smile returned as Myrcella stirred and began to wake up.
Myrcella opened her green eyes and smiled warmly as she woke to the sight of her husband in bed with her. Robb tightened his grip on her slightly and they kissed.
"Good morning, my love." Robb said softly as they parted.
She grinned and replied. "Good morning, my Wolf."
Myrcella knew that Robb likely had something planned for today. It was her nameday after all, and Robb always went out of his way to make that day special for her. Most likely to make up for the sacrifices she had to make during the war.
'All the same, hard as it was…I wouldn't change it for the world.' She thought to herself.
Before Robb could say anything however; they heard the distinctive sounds of footsteps hurrying towards their chambers, several sets of footsteps. They both grinned; already knowing who those footsteps belonged to.
"The children." Robb remarked.
Myrcella nodded in anticipation and they both sat up, ready. Sure enough the door was thrown open and the kids came rushing in. Up front was their six year old son Ned, who had mostly inherited Robb's looks except having Myrcella's green eyes. Just behind him was his older brother, seven year old Rickard; who was a miniature version of Robb.
"Ned, slow down." Rickard told his brother.
Ned just laughed. "Come on, Rick; you keep up."
Robb and Myrcella grinned at their sons antics as their daughters then entered.
The girls; Cat and Joanna, were twins, both four years old and miniature versions of their mother.
"Mama!" Joanna cried out cheerfully at the same time as Cat.
Myrcella laughed and she and Robb lifted the girls up onto the bed. Ned and Rickon climbed on by themselves. Soon the kids were all embracing their parents, they returned the embraces and kissed them all.
"Good morning." Myrcella greeted them with a soft laugh.
The kids all returned the greeting cheerfully. Rickard was the first to wish his mother a Happy Nameday; prompting the other kids to join in. Robb watched them all, the sunlight bathing them in a soft golden glow.
'After all that has happened…To think I should be so blessed?' He thought to himself. 'If I could freeze time in this moment forever…I'd gladly do it.'
He swore in that moment, as he did every time all his family was together like this; that no matter what, he would ensure that they could be kept safe and happy. There had been enough danger with the war. Now; everything was well again and Robb prayed that it would remain so.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.