Game of Thrones: New Dawn, New Love

Chapter 7 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Boris Yeltsin: Yes indeed :( Well, we can only wait and see.
Marina Ka-Fai: Yes sadly and that's just the way things go sometimes :(
Veridissima: Yeah, it was nasty, it is very bad on her :( Luckily, rest assured, that was the only time (in the story) that it will happen.
Sparky She-Demon: Shireen is sadly too scared and nobody else really knows, however, rest assured, things are going to get...interesting in regards to this, in chapter 14.
Wolfgirl2013: Yeah :(

Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.


Chapter 7

Seated up in her room after yet another long day of school, Myrcella sighed sadly.

'I just wish...I wish things didn't have to be so hard.' She thought to herself. 'Dad said he'd support me but he feels too awkward to talk to me; Joffrey is being an ass as usual, only Tommen really is doing all he can to stick by me...'

She grimaced as she recalled the rest of the family finding out; a number of them were like her father; supported her, but felt too awkward to talk about.

She shook her head. 'Then there was Aunt Selyse, sending me that hateful e-mail; she just doesn't understand...and, and Mum...'

She wished she knew where she stood with her mother; her mother had seemed in a state of shock upon receiving Myrcella's news and since then, hadn't even said so much as a word about it. It left Myrcella feeling awkward and unsure.

She didn't care much about Selyse's irrational anger at her, although she felt for poor Shireen having to put up with it, Shireen supported her almost as much as Tommen, despite the awkwardness she felt about the situation. As if on cue, at that very moment, there was a knock on her bedroom door.

"Myrcella."

She started before replying. "M-Mum...come in."

The door opened and Myrcella watched, suddenly uncertain and even worried, as her mother entered the room.

However as soon as she entered the room, Cersei smiled. Sitting down next to her daughter she quickly hugged her.

"Mum?" Myrcella was startled.

Cersei sighed. "I'm sorry Cella, about before, when...when you told us. I was just so...surprised, it wasn't something I expected."

Biting her lip, slowly returning the hug, Myrcella replied. "I...yeah, I kinda guessed that."

"I shouldn't have left things this long; but I needed time to gather my thoughts." Cersei explained. "But I'm certain now, there should be any more issues, I promise. I'm with you on this Cella. I understand why you've made this decision and I fully support you."

Myrcella smiled and tightened the hug; glad to have her mother's acceptance. That left just one person who didn't know that she felt had the right to know.


So it was, later that evening, Myrcella heading out to meet up with Trystane in a local café, like they had arranged earlier that day. She smiled as she spotted him, sitting patiently, smiling widely when he saw her.

They briefly kissed and sat down, still holding hands.

"Hey." He greeted her with unmistakable warmth.

She smiled back, just as warm. "Hi there."

They lapsed into comfortable silence; simply basking in the happiness they felt from each other's presence.

They gave their orders and were waiting for them when Myrcella decided to speak up.

"Um...Trystane, there's something we need to talk about." She said at last.

He quirked an eyebrow. "Yeah?"

She sighed. "I...need to be honest with you, about the issues I've been having at school and...other things..."

He tilted his head, confused, but nodded and waited for her to explain. She did so, telling him everything. The taunting she endured, the back pain and her discoveries and then, finally, her plans to get the surgery. She bit her lip, wondering at his reaction.

To her relief he immediately took her hands. "Oh Cella; I...If I'd know you were suffering like that, I would've done more to try and help you."

"It's okay." She reassured him. "I kinda did keep it all to myself, remember."

He nodded. "Still; I'm with you on this. I understand why you need to go through with this surgery and I'll gladly help you out, anyway I can."

"Trystane I...thank you." She replied; whispering.

They hugged, Myrcella relieved and delighted. Now she just needed to schedule a date for her surgery, so she could finally put this pain behind her.


Meanwhile, at his own home, laying back on his bed, Devan was lost in thought. He was actually surprised by his thoughts.

'Shireen...why am I still thinking about her.' He wondered; before reflecting. 'She looked nice today, she even seemed happier, a bit...But why am I…?'

He couldn't help but continue to wonder about it, as well as wonder about the strange warmth he felt around Shireen.

One thing truly surprised him. 'It feels, stronger...I don't get it, it...No way, it...'

A suddenly realization came to him; he sat up, unable to believe it as finally, understanding came to him, in regards to these strange thoughts and feelings and how they lingered so long.

'Do I truly feel that way about her, and if so...should I tell her?' He found himself fretting. 'How would I tell her; I mean, I don't even know if she...'

He bit his lip, his thoughts and emotions in turmoil. But one things was clear; he was certain now, he was in fact, in love with Shireen.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.