Game of Thrones: Unexpected Gift
Chapter 1 of a new Game of Thrones story, enjoy. This is something new for me as I haven't worked with these characters before. Some chapters may not be as long as my usual works, but I try my hardest, so long as the chapters are enjoyable, I don't mind them being shorter.
Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 1
Kevan Lannister sighed as he came home from work. It had been another day, working with his older brother Tywin at the family company. Yet Kevan had been distracted for most of the day; worried about his wife Dorna. She had been acting strange lately, especially something which worried him more than anything.
'Why has she been going to the hospital so much, seeing the family doctor…?' He thought to himself. 'Gods; what if she's ill; it's…the boys have started to notice too, they're worried, especially Lancel.'
His three sons had been looking worried lately and it was always when Dorna was away to the hospital or doctor. Even the ten year old twins Martyn and Willem had taken notice. Kevan sighed as he finally removed his jacket and sat down, he let out a sigh.
Finally he thought to himself. 'I'll just…have to talk to her, see if she'll tell me what's wrong. This isn't like Dorna at all.'
Shaking his head he stood back up and headed through to the kitchen; he switched the kettle on and waited. Once the kettle boiled he prepared a cup of tea and returned to the living room, sitting down and taking a sip. He finally felt himself relax slightly.
He thought about his son's reactions; he knew that Martyn and Willem, while worried, would be patient, they would wait for their mother to tell them what was going on. They wouldn't worry excessively, or overthink things. His eldest, fourteen year old Lancel however, he was a different story. Sure enough, at that moment, Lancel entered the living room. Kevan could see his expression and braced himself, knowing what was coming.
"Dad." Lancel said uncertainly. "Is…Is mum okay?"
Kevan smiled gently. "Lancel…
Lancel shook his head. "It's just, I saw her going to the doctors today again, I'm worried she might be…"
"Lancel, I don't know myself what's going on." Kevan admitted. "But I promise, I will find out, if it was something serious, your mother would have told us."
Lancel nodded, looking only slightly reassured. Kevan did his best to calm him and soon he left to do his homework.
Kevan called after him. "Make sure your brother's do theirs too, before they start playing their video games."
Lancel laughed at that; they could Martyn and Willem anyway, debating what game to play. Lancel headed for the twins room and Kevan settled back in his seat, he decided to wait for Dorna to return and ask her what was going on.
'For the boy's sake…mine too, this worry will drive us all crazy if we don't get answers.' He thought to himself.
So with that, he decided to ensure he got answers. Whatever was going on, surely it wasn't so bad his wife couldn't share it with him.
Finally, sometime later, Dorna returned home, Kevan stood up the moment he saw her.
"Dorna."
She started and then bit her lip when she saw him. "Oh, Kevan, I…"
He approached her. "Are you alright?"
"What, I'm fine." She replied, seeming surprised.
Kevan shook his head; he knew something was up; he just wanted her to tell him. Besides, if the boys could notice it, he was certain others could too. Therefore he wanted to be there, to help her, whatever it was bothering her, especially if awkward questions started being asked.
"Dorna please, I know something is bothering you." He said. "You've been going to the hospital, and the doctors, frequently, even the boys have started to notice.
Especially Lancel and you know what he's like."
Dorna sighed. "Oh, alright…You're right, Lancel does tend to worry, excessively. I was just, going to the doctors to be sure."
That confused Kevan; he didn't understand what she meant. Finally Dorna sighed and explained.
"It's just…Kevan, I, I'm pregnant again."
Kevan's eyes widened and he then smiled. "Pregnant, oh Dorna, this is wonderful news."
He embraced her; she smiled, returning the embrace, yet he could still detect some worry in her. Seeing his expression she shook her head.
"I know, it is wonderful and I am happy about it Kevan, truly I am. But it's just, I'm worried." She explained.
"Worried, Dorna…" Kevan began.
She spoke quickly. "I know what you're going to say, but remember, remember what happened, the other times…"
Kevan nodded slowly as Dorna let out a slow breath, recalling her previous pregnancies.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.