Royal Wedding

"Your Grace, there has been a raven sent from The Reach, from House Ashford," One of King Joffrey's servants spoke out, addressing the King as he sat on the Iron Throne.

"What of it?" King Joffrey asked, sounding completely bored. He knew House Ashford had remained loyal to The Crown, for many years, but he couldn't care about them in reality.

"It is regarding your marriage proposal to Lord Ashford's youngest daughter, Lady Adelaide, Your Grace," The servant replied, holding out the piece of parchment.

This caught the King's attention. He didn't remember sending out a marriage proposal to them, but he instantly knew it was his grandfather, Tywin's doing. He been constantly nagging at Joffrey to get a Queen, so he could have heirs.

Joffrey snatched the piece of parchment out of the servant's hands, and ripped off the stamp that bore House Ashford's rose sigil, and opened up the letter.

"Well, well, I am to wed this Lady Adelaide -" Before Joffrey could continue reading his news, his mother, Cersei, arrived through the doors, and paced towards her son.

"Why did you send a marriage proposal to the Ashford's?" She demanded, "They are not to be trusted. Are you out of your mind?"

"First of all, you would speak with respect when you address your King, mother," Joffrey spat, "And second of all, House Ashford has remained loyal to both House Baratheon and House Lannister — I am King, I shall marry whomever I please!"

Cersei stepped back, seething. House Ashford had betrayed her former husband, Robert, many times in the past, but in fact, did remain loyal to House Lannister throughout the years. She knew her son wasn't smart enough to think up the idea of marrying an Ashford, and her thoughts immediately fell onto her father, Tywin.

"Fine, dearest," Cersei held her hands up in defeat, "Marry an Ashford, but do not come crying to me when she betrays you. Mark my words." With that last word to her son, Cersei left the room.

King Joffrey rolled his eyes at his mother. He knew she was being hysterical, and the last thing he wanted was someone controlling him.

"Oh please," Joffrey spat, "I shall marry Lady Adelaide. She will become my wife, and there is nothing my mother will do about it."

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Adelaide stood with her father, Lord Dunkirk, outside The Sept. Her family and herself had arrived to King's Landing, a few days ago for her wedding to King Joffrey. She didn't realise it would be so soon.

She was terrified, and nervous, as any bride should be. She dreaded the moment her father would give her away. It would mean that she no longer belonged to House Ashford, and she would belong to House Baratheon, and Joffrey.

Adelaide Baratheon.

She had to admit, the name had a nice ring to it, but nevertheless, she was still frightened of the idea of marriage.

She sighed, knowing it was time to go into The Sept, and pledge her everlasting love and loyalty to King Joffrey.

Adelaide clutched her father's arm as he led her down the aisle. She didn't look at anyone, but Joffrey. He was smiling, it was slightly creepy and slightly adorable. It was a strange combination.

She gulped, suddenly feeling her whole body shaking and trembling. She didn't realise this was going to be her life now.

In King's Landing — with Joffrey.

As they reached the end of the aisle, Lord Dunkirk allowed King Joffrey to take Adelaide's hand. His hand felt warm inside hers, like the pieces of a puzzle fitting together, like souls colliding.

It was strange.

The Septon that stood in front of them began speaking, "You may now cloak the bride and bring her under your protection."

Joffrey was grinning, Adelaide was gulping. It was the first step to making their marriage official. She stood with her back to her King, as she felt the cloak being wrapped around her, and the feel of Joffrey's fingers brushing her shoulders.

She stood in front of the Septon again, in her white gown, and her Baratheon cloak, and her hand claimed in Joffrey's.

"My lords, my ladies, we stand here in the sight of gods and men to witness the union of man and wife. One flesh, one heart, one soul, now and forever."

Adelaide gulped at the Septon's words. Forever. It was a long time.

After a awhile, the Septon began saying the words that Adelaide didn't want to hear. It would make them man and wife, but not official until Joffrey bedded her.

She froze, thinking about the bedding. She was pure, still a virgin, untouched, and Joffrey would change that. Marrying Joffrey would change everything in her life.

"Look upon each other and say the words", The Septon commanded, allowing them to speak of the Seven Gods.

Adelaide looked at Joffrey, with tense. He had beautiful blue eyes, and golden hair. Looking at him closely, he was actually...beautiful?

Adelaide's breath caught in her throat, as they both started speaking.

"Father, Smith, Warrior, Mother, Maiden, Crone, Stranger.."

Joffrey was still grinning, knowing that Adelaide would be his forever. He owned her, he controlled her, he could do anything he wanted with her.

Joffrey brushed his hand across Adelaide's soft cheek, "I am hers, and she is mine, from this day, until the end of my days."

She felt her cheeks slightly blush when he touched her. It felt foreign and nice at the same time.

She is mine.

Adelaide felt strange hearing those words, knowing that he would own her, control her, and do whatever he wanted with her.

The Septon and Joffrey both looked at her, waiting for her to repeat his words. And she did.

"I am his, and he is mine, from this day, until the end of my days..." She nearly whispered, knowing that she would possibly never return to her rightful home at The Reach.

"With this kiss, I pledge my love," Joffrey suddenly spoke out, shocking Adelaide.

A kiss. She had forgotten all about sealing the deal with a kiss. She froze, in complete shock.

Joffrey's lips fell upon hers softly, but it was sweet and his lips tasted like innocence. It only lasted for a split second, but it made Adelaide weak in the knees.

Joffrey smiled at her as he pulled away, taking her hand once again, and faced her towards their audience. The people of King's Landing applauded their King and their new Queen.

Queen. Adelaide was now their Queen.

Queen Adelaide Baratheon.

She looked at Joffrey, who was grinning at his audience, before he caught her gaze, and kissed her cheek like a man in love.