Bellatrix was sitting in her chambers when Narcissa came to talk to her again.

-Bella, i got to ask you something.

-Go on.

-What would you think of the idea of being the king's hand?

Her face of surprise was priceless to Narcissa, there wasn't much that could surprise Bellatrix Greyjoy.

-I would like that, but why do you ask?

-Lucius needs a new hand now that he killed Albus. I want to suggest you.

-Me? A woman? Lucius is a lot more liberal than I expected!

-No he's not. But i have prepared some good arguments. I mean, it's not like he's got much choice. Arthur Tully hates him, Winterfell, Storm's End, High Garden,Dorne and even the Erye will be by his side, expecially now that Arthur's younger son was nominated as the new lord of the Erye since Albus had no sons or living family. All that's lef for Lucius are the Freys and the Greyjoys. Now, the Freys are very unreliable and can't bring us as many swords as the Greyjoys. So Lucius would probably say that dad should be his hand but honestly, the Iron Islands will never accept to have a woman as they're lord and dad only had girls. You are definetly the best choice, but i have to be sure you will accept it, cause being refused by a woman would make him very mad.

-Of course i would accept it, 's a unique oportunity and i wouldn't like to upset Lucius, that would be awful.

-Great, so i'll talk to him!

Narcissa left the room and only came back the next morning, not alone but in company of the king. He invited Bellatrix to be his hand, just like Narcissa predicted and she was called to attend the small council that very day.

-Your grace, i think we should engage prince Draco.

-And with who do you think we should marry him,may I ask?

-Guinevere Tully.

-Are you insane woman?

-Not at all. You see, the Tullys are a very influent house, and since that little occasion with Dorne I though would be sensible to get some alliance. Besides, in case of a possible rebellion we could always use the girl as a hostage, just to keep Lord Tully in line.

-Well, Narcissa was right about you, i have to say. I agree with you.

- Should I write the letter, your grace?

-Yes you should.

So she did. She also attended all the audiences in the name of the king, he didn't have time to waste with this kind of people.

At night, she went to bed proud of herself, she was the first woman to ever be the hand of the king, and that was not little.