Sansa and Tyrion returned to their old chambers. He was surprised that no one used his rooms when he was imprisoned and run away. Later on he learned that Jamie never let anyone touch them. What was even bigger surprise was that some of Sansa's things were there too. Servants opened the windows and all to air the room and Sansa went out with the baby so the servants could clean the room and prepare it for the night. She took a walk to the gardens accompanied by two guards. She had memories of Marjory flash in front of her eyes and talks they had when she was about to marry Tyrion. She was right in the end. She grew to love her husband very much.
All of the sudden there was commotion. Guards took her and baby in and escorted them to the room. She found Tyrion sitting on a chair and queen standing beside him. When she saw Sansa and the baby, she just left the room. Sansa was worried for her husband.
''What is it?''
''They are dead?''
''Who?''
''Jamie and Cersei…Queen came to inform me of it.''
''I am sorry…''
''First there was one of her man that came to inform me that I should be in the throne room.. I was supposed to sit there and watch my sister being sentenced to death… She was supposed to be on trial tonight…''
''I know…''
Wet nurse came to the room and took the baby from Sansa. Sansa got up and told her to keep the baby with her tonight because they had to arrange funeral for Cersei and Jamie. Nurse just nodded and left. Tyrion was sitting absent minded and Sansa came to him. She knelt in front of him and took his face into her hands.
''We should change into our mourning clothes and go pay our respect to them.''
''Do you think queen would let us burn their bodies by that cliff they loved?''
''I don't see why she would say no… It's not in the way of her celebration.''
''I should ask.''
''Yes, go and ask… I will try to find something fitting of us to put on.''
She kissed him and he left the room. Sansa was finally alone. She took a seat on their bed and looked herself in the mirror. She did look sad for Cersei and Jamie. She kept remembering the hug they shared and part of her was angry that she let her guards down in front of that woman, but again she felt better for saying all she wanted. If she was to be a good mother to Joanna, she had to get rid of the hate for her real mother. In their closets she found clothes that was ordered for them for some funeral they were supposed to go before the tragedy of Joffrey's wedding. She took them out of the chest and put them outside to vent a bit. It was impossible to wash and dry them that fast, but she was sure some wind would get the smell of the clothes in the chest out of it. Sansa took some cheese and wine and her husband entered the room.
''She said yes… We are also excused from the festivities.''
''Did you have to ask?''
''Lord Varys suggested.''
''That is nice of him.''
''Yes, it was. Oh, and queen said we should clear my sister's chambers… We can keep what we want and the rest is to be burned… She wants to move in as soon as possible.''
''I will take care of it tomorrow.''
''Did you find something for us to wear?''
''Yes… Clothes we got from your father for the Funeral we were supposed to go to.''
''Oh, I remember… We never got to wear them.''
''Well, they are outside… I left them to get some fresh air.''
''Good, good.''
He took a seat beside her and put his head into her lap. He touched her belly and smiled.
''Two little crumbs growing in you…''
She smiled too.
''Two little lion cubs…''
''I am so happy for them to be born and for Joana to be a big sister…''
''Yes, she will be big sister to them.''
''You are amazing Sansa Lannister…and I love you so much.''
''I love you too…''
It was the first time she told him that and she felt very sad that it was under those circumstances. Her response took even her husband by surprise. If it was any other day, her was sure he would make sure they end up in bed making love until they can't move, but it was not the time for it. There was so much more do be done. They changed into their mourning clothes and got out of their chamber. Passing a hall where big festivity for the win was Sansa saw some of the people from the North sitting in the bottom of the table. They saw her and got out. Tyrion continued walking toward the place where Jamie and Cersei would be burned. He didn't even notice she stopped or called for him. She decided to let him have a moment alone.
''Lady Sansa… Will you be attending the celebration?''
As soon as he said it, he remembered what also happened today. Sometimes people forgot who really Tyrion was and how this day is not easy for him.
''Well, my husband's brother and sister are dead…So we are going to honor them and burn them now by the cliff.''
''I am sorry… I always forget she was his sister… I am so sorry for Sir Jamie… He was a nice guy after all…''
''Thank you.''
Other man asked her about Tyrion.
''How is Lord Tyrion? He doesn't look well.''
''Sad, very sad.''
''Tell him we are sorry for his loss…''
''I will… I have to go and find him now.''
She kept walking and soon she reached her husband. He took her hand and they walked to the place where their bodies were on top of the wood ready to be burned. His siblings looked like they were asleep. Tyrion wanted to touch them one last time, but he was either too short or they were too much in the center of the bond.
Sansa turned to him and placed her hand on his shoulder.
''Whenever you are ready…''
Fire was burning behind them and all it was needed was for Tyrion to light torch.
''I can't do it Sansa… I can't set them on fire… They were my brother and sister..''
He was so sad and so broken and that made Sansa feel powerless…. She picked up the torch and lit it. She walked around lighting the marked places and soon the fire was pretty strong. She was surprised to see men from the North standing behind Tyrion. He saw her confused face and turned around. They each came to him and expresses how sorry they were for his loss and to his surprise they all were on one knee honoring the late queen and her brother. Tyrion and Sansa watched the fire consume their bodies and next time they turned there was even more people behind them. Many came to honor the dead queen without any invitation or knowledge of where they would do the burning. Soon many people were behind them bending the knee for the dead queen and Tyrion was surprised to see that many people honoring his brother and sister. Biggest surprise to him were Sir Davos and Varys standing a bit behind Sansa and him. Sansa turned to see what her husband was looking at and seeing the two of them there was a big surprise to her. Maybe Varys could be expected to come, but Sir Davos was not. After their ashes were sent to the wind, Sansa thanked them all for being there. One man came to her and took her hand.
''Our queen was sometimes cruel woman…but still…she was our queen. Let the luck follow you Lady Lannister.''
He kissed Sansa's hand and left. Other man came and said that he didn't care much for the queen, but that he respects Lord Tyrion. Men from North came and said that they came to honor Sir Jamie and for Tyrion. He was there for them when they were in a bad situation after the battle for Winterfell, so they came to be there for him. Tyrion got many nice and comforting words from people. Even ones that didn't love his sister offered kind words to him. None of them said anything too bad or mean. Maybe they didn't because they respect the dead, or maybe his sister was not that bad as a queen after all. He couldn't be objective.
Varys and Davos stayed with them until the last person left. They were all very silent. Varys looked at Tyrion and gave him a very sad simile.
''At least you have baby as a reminder of them.''
''Yes, I do… She is perfect.''
''Did you name her Lady Sansa?''
''Yes, we did… Her name is Joanna.''
''That is a nice tribute to your mother Tyrion.''
''Yes, it was Lady Sansa's idea.''
Sir Davos came to Tyrion and offered his condolences.
''I am sorry for your loss my friend… She was a very unusual woman.''
''Yes, she was.''
People started getting out and Tyrion looked around and saw a lot of people near the cliff. He knew it was not about his siblings. Something else was happening.
''Why are so many people here Varys?''
''They will fly the dragons.''
''Who?''
''Snow and Queen.''
Sansa thanked two men for their company and took her husband's hand.
''We will retire now… It's late and we would like to see the baby… We will see you in the morning…''
''Good night Lady Sansa, Lord Tyrion.''
She knew her husband was not for crowds tonight and even if his love for dragons was immense, tonight he needed something else. They got to their room and she went to check on the baby. She was asleep, but Sansa took her out of the crib and got her to Tyrion.
''Look who is here…''
He gave them a small smile.
''My two favorite girls.''
''Yes, we are…''
She sat beside him and they admired their new baby. Tyrion looked at her face and smiled.
''She looks like her.''
''Yes, she does.''
''Am I a bad person for being this sad over her and Jamie's death?''
''No, you are their brother…Whatever she did, she was your sister and you are in every right to cry, to be angry, to hate her…to hate the entire world for being left alone.''
''I am not alone.. I have you and the children.''
She smiled at that plural.
''Yes, you do… But I referred to the part where you don't have any siblings anymore.''
There was ghost of smile on his face.
''What is it?''
''They are finally together.''
''Yes, they are…''
Sansa kissed him and he kissed her back.
''I love you Sansa Lannister.''
''I love you too my husband.''
''Are you sure you don't want to go and watch the dragons?''
''I despise those creatures…and I think we should stay here tonight… Just us.''
''Why? I am not going to break in the crowd.''
''Maybe not… But I need few days to pass in order for us to live normal.''
'"Why?''
''I am not sure what was the final move your sister made.''
''What do you mean?''
''I mean… She didn't surrender that easily for nothing. That is why we are staying in our room…Surrounded by our guards that know every move we make…''
''You are scaring me… What did she tell you?''
''Nothing… She didn't say anything… She just smiled when I told her she didn't surrender for nothing.''
''What do you think will happen?''
''Something bad…''
Tyrion looked at his wife and for the first time in his life he realized how deep connection she shared with his sister. Sansa KNEW Cersei will laugh beyond her grave and she was patiently waiting for the last laugh of the dead queen.
