The Lannister household was silent. All that could be heard was Tywin Lannister's grandfather clock ticking its way through the house from the upstairs study. He had moved in with them ever since Tyrion's wild party days in Kingsland landed him a temporary criminal record. Even if the dwarf was well past adulthood he still felt babied by his old-fashioned father.

If someone were to look into the house they would find nothing. Not a stir or a shriek. This was because the matron of the house, Cersei Lannister, had gathered her family into the dining room and sat them around the table. She sat at the head, her expression could cut glass.

On Cersei's right sat her extremely overweight and less devoted husband, Robert. At their marriage Cersei was so dominant that she demanded he take her last name. She argued that it was for the sake of their future children. There was, as there always is, an ulterior motive. One that involved her twin brother Jamie, who sat on her left. Next to him sat Tyrion Lannister. The rest of the chairs at the table were occupied by all Lannister children, including the repellent Joffrey, and one seemingly random guest. He was, however, not so random as he had arrived at Cersei's immediate request. Next to Joffrey sat the Lannister's lawyer, Petyr Baelish.

Joffrey couldn't decide where to look that was sensible. His uncle Jamie was trying to meet his eyes to signal to him what was the right course of action, but he sat too close to Mother and that was dangerous. So he just looked at everything else in sight. In his seat he squirmed like his chair was covered in worms.

Baelish cleared his throat and plastered a polite smile onto his face. He adjusted himself so that he could see the whole family and began to speak.

"Mrs Lannister, I can assure you that-"

Cersei muttered something through gritted teeth. Jamie was the only one who had heard what she said. At her words he placed his head in his hands. Baelish's brow furrowed.

"I'm sorry, my dear, could you please speak-"

"'Joffrey is incest, incest is wrong' DO YOU KNOW WHERE I READ THESE WORDS? ON A BANNER AT JOFF'S SCHOOL!" Cersei's shouting was enough to send the whole table wishing they were anywhere but sitting there, "I WILL NOT HAVE THIS FILTH SPREAD AROUND THE SCHOOL. I WILL CLOSE THE WHOLE DAMN INSTITUTION IF I MUST!"

Cersei's face was a light shade of red. Joffrey was slumped in his chair with an expression that resembled his mothers. The only members at the table that didn't look surprised or outraged were the youngest Lannister children, Tommen and Myrcella. And, of course, Cersei's brother Tyrion.

Tyrion's reaction wasn't expected. Once he had heard the words that had shown up on the banner at Kingsland High, instead of bursting out with outrage, he started to laugh high-pitched and uncontrollable giggles.

Everyone looked over at the youngest of the second generation. Tyrion clutched his sides from the pain of his giggles. He knew that his whole family was staring at him like he was insane but he couldn't stop finding the humour in this whole situation.

Once the laughing fit had subsided Tyrion looked around as if he had only just noticed that everyone else was there.

"What? It's funny!" he said, through a few more giggles.

Jamie Lannister, who was one of the many unamused by his brother's show, rested his head on his fist and narrowed his eyes in confusion.

"Enlighten us, dear brother, of the humour in the situation" he said with just enough sarcasm suitable to the Lannister family name.

"Well brother, I would think that any accusation as untrue as this would be so blasphemous that it would be impossible to not find the humour in it. The only reason to get as outraged as you are right now would be," Tyrion hesitated for dramatic effect, "if the accusation was true."

Jamie groaned and Cersei looked like she could skewer her brother there and then.

Tyrion wasn't done, "Unless it is…"

"OF COURSE IT'S NOT TRUE!" Cersei shrieked. Jamie shot Tyrion a look that said "must you?"

But it was no secret to Tyrion what went on between his two siblings when the curtains were closed. It was no surprise that the whole town would eventually find out. But as to how they found out… Tyrion wasn't sure.

"So what do you suggest we do about this little issue of teenage gossip?" asked Tyrion politely.

"May I interject something please?" asked Baelish, mirroring Tyrion's manners.

"Oh please do, Lord Baelish" Jamie was halfway between cringing and swearing.

"I think I may have an inkling into who was the mastermind behind this devious plan and it may not be who you think."

"Oh don't waste my time with riddles, Mr Baelish!" Cersei's knuckles were white and in fists.

Baelish smiled a bitter smile to himself, "Mrs Lannister I'm afraid I have some bad news. Your son, Joffrey," the lawyer nodded to him pointedly, "has let a beautiful face fool her way into his mind and household. A true beauty from a family that could go so far as to corrupt everything you have made for this great town."

Joffrey sprung out of his chair and shot Baelish a look like thunder. But he wasn't done.

"And all for the price of a pretty face."

"So Bran's decided on Summer, Arya on Nymeria and Sansa is naming hers Lady. I haven't picked mine out yet but that's why you're here" Robb kissed Dany's temple as he showed her the newest additions to the Kingsland animal shelter.

The pups ran excitedly around their play pen. Danaerys watched as two tackled each other and one gave out a squeak of desperation and retaliated by biting the ear of the other.

Robb let out a laugh, "I think that one's mine." Dany smiled. In the corner she could see the runt of the litter, a snow white pup that sat and watched his siblings with cool curiosity. Robb followed her gaze.

"That one is Jon's. He asked for the runt." Robb's voice was neutral.

"That's a little sad" she said. Robb shrugged and Dany could tell by his face that he wanted to move onto a different subject. Instead of speaking, she kissed him instead.

Robb inhaled with pleasure and wrapped his arms around Danaerys' waist. Her small hands held his face and stroked the stubble that had begun to form due to the long days at the shelter. She wanted nothing more than this. Just to feel him there. Drogo's absence left a bruise on her heart, Robb was the cream to fix it.

For a moment Robb broke away to look into her vibrant eyes. There was such a depth to them that he found he had always enjoyed getting lost in. Her silver hair was soft, her skin supple. She was a literal angel. And, for now, she belonged to him. That was something Robb couldn't believe was true.

"I've got a surprise for you" he whispered. Dany felt his warm breath tickle her nose. It crinkled on impact and she felt a deep laugh rumble from Robb's chest. She didn't know how but the sound made her feel warm.

Danaerys let Robb take her hand and pull her into the direction of the pens further into the front of the shelter. This was where they kept the animals that had been abandoned by people of the town. Discarded souls who were just looking for a new home.

They pushed through the plastic curtain and immediately dogs and cats of all different species erupted into a cacophony of barking and meowing. They were well kept of course, the Starks made sure of that, it was just the excitement of having people come to see them.

Robb continued to lead Dany down the hallway past many different pets until he stopped in front of a lone cage at the back. He let her hand fall down to her side, drew a set of keys from his belt, and opened up the door. With a flurry of awkward attempts he finally managed to get hold of the animal inside.

Robb pulled out a midnight black Labrador which appeared to have husky blood thrown in as well. Its eyes were a pale blue and they contrasted strikingly with its black-as-night fur. He set the dog on the floor and it obediently sat at his feet.

"This poor soul was left at the shelter three days ago and I thought that maybe the Targaryen family might have some room for him."

Dany held out her hand for the dog to sniff. It did so and licked her slender fingers curiously.

"He's for me?" she said.

"If you want him" Robb watched her interaction with the dog and couldn't help but think it was the most adorable thing he had ever seen. And he had lived through puppies and four baby siblings.

Dany knelt down in front of the animal and peered into its striking eyes. She marvelled at how calm he was, as if he had known her throughout her entire life. There was only one person that she could think of that knew her in that most personal way.

"Drogon" she said, naming her new pet.

Robb rubbed her back lovingly. He didn't know how to feel at her name choice. He knew the horrible experience she had been through and Robb supposed the name suited the animal. But he was ashamed at himself for thinking that Danaerys' dead boyfriend could have a bigger effect on her than he could. It was horrid jealously and Robb pushed it down for fear that it would show on his face. He liked the choice of name, he just didn't like the effect it was having on him right now.

"It's fitting," he said finally "a good choice."