TYRION

Tyrion traveled to Shadow Tower where a ship is waiting to take him to Lannisport and from there he would head to Casterly Rock. By now his father would be furious with him. He was actually looking forward to this confrontation. His ship the Little Lion sails out of the Bay of Ice around Bear Island.

By the third day they pass Stoney Shore. Soon his ship sails pass Blaze Water Bay which marks the end of the Northern territory and enters the watery domains of the Riverlands. By the end of the second week Tyrion nears the Iron Isles. The Little Lion turns towards the coast as it passes Fair Isle, a banner to House Lannister lives on the Island.

The ship rounds a piece of land protruding out from the coast and into Lion's bay. Tyrion was finally home after a two-week trip by sea to East Watch. A five-day trip to Castle Black, four to Shadow Tower and then two weeks by sea to his home. Casterly Rock sits on a cliff over looking the sea and the city of Lannisport.

As Tyrion disembarks he notices the activity in and around the city. On a stretch of land conscripts are drilling with swords, arrows, spears, and maces. Something is happening. Tyrion rides by horse from Lannisport to Casterly Rock with Bronn and fifty men of his personal guards. When he rides into the courtyard his uncle Emmon Frey is waiting.

Tyrion was not fond of Emmon Frey, like all Freys he thinks too much of himself. Especially since he married his Aunt. "Lord Tyrion."

"Uncle. What is with all the training?"

"You haven't heard? King Robert is dead."

"Shit!" Tyrion says.

"Your Lord Father left me here to raise up reserve troops."

Tyrion makes his way inside, "Who are we going to war against?" Bronn asks.

"Depends."

"On what?"

"Who knows what about whom."

Tyrion finds his Aunt taking care of things as usual when her brothers were away. In Tywin's absence she became a general demanding everything run smoothly. "Tell Lord Lefford to evacuate all commoners to Lannisport…The Starks will march South and I don't want anyone caught unawares."

"Yes My Lady." Maester Harwin replies.

"Aunt Genna beautiful as always…" Tyrion says walking up to her.

She is six feet tall on the plump side, but her beauty has not been diminished by her weight or her age. Her golden hair is mostly grey, "Don't Aunt Genna me! Where have you been?"

"East Watch by the sea, Castle Black, and finally Shadow Tower…All Castles of the Night Watch. I sailed up the coast and here I am."

"Your father summoned you over a month ago."

"I know."

She shakes her head, "You are playing with fire Tyrion."

"I am my own man now Aunty…I no longer have to answer to father for this or that. Aren't you happy for me?"

She smiles and kisses him on the forehead, "Don't forget where you came from Tyrion."

"Never." They start walking through the massive castle. Most of the furniture in Casterly Rock is made of solid gold. "Tell me about Robert."

She sighs, "Too many rumors, but the ones that stand out are that Robert was killed by Jon Arryn and Eddard Stark."

"No one will believe that."

"Your sister and brother seems to believe it and they were caught standing over the King's body with one of his bastards."

"What is the other rumor?"

"A shadow killed him."

Tyrion stops and looks up at her, "A shadow?"

"Sent by Stannis some whisper…Blood magic."

"I didn't know Stannis was capable of it."

"Not him a priestess who follows him. Then there is Renly Baratheon."

Tyrion frowns, "Renly?"

"Yes…He has declared himself King. House Tyrell supports him."

"Why?"

"Marriage alliance." Tyrion starts laughing, "What is so funny?"

"Let's just say Aunty that Renly prefers what is in a man's pants than under a lady's dress."

"You had better get to your father. He won't admit it, but he's going to need you, especially during these times."

"Yes I know…I will leave in the morning, but I will send a Raven ahead of me."

The next morning after breaking his fast with Genna and two of her four children, he leaves for Silverhill. Tyrion travels the Golden Road and turns south after entering the Mountains. Soon he reaches Silverhill. The Castle is situated so that if Tywin needs to march North and face Robb Stark and the Riverlords he can. Or he can turn South and fight Renly or East to reinforce the Capital. Tyrwin is in the main hall of the Castle going over maps with his brother Kevan. "When Jaime arrives he can take command of 32,000 of our troops."

"And I say we should attack while time is on our side brother."

Tyrion hears the last part of Kevan's advice, "Hello Father, Uncle."

Tywin looks at him, "Leaves us all of you." He commands.

As the Lords, Commanders, Captains, and Knights leave they salute. "I sent for you over a month ago."

"And as I said in my letter I had plans that could not be put off."

"And while you have galivanting in the North things have been happening."

"I know I stopped at Casterly Rock on the way here…Aunt Genna told me about Robert."

He grunts and pours Tyrion a goblet of wine, "Not just Robert. Renly Baratheon has declared himself King. The Tyrells have allied themselves with Renly. Stannis is outnumbered, but he has Dragonstone a bastion that can withstand siege for years if properly stocked with food." He hands Tyrion a letter, "Read and tell me what you know of that." Tyrion reads out loud.

To all the Lords and Ladies of Westeros

Let it be known that my brother King Robert of House Baratheon your former King, has no true heirs…The Whore Cersei Baratheon nee' Lannister gave herself to her brother Ser Jaime Lannister the Kingslayer and produced the bastards Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen. They share no blood with me and therefore Joffrey has no right to the Iron Throne.

I ask in the name of the Lord of light that you declare for the one true King of Westeros. Stannis Baratheon…First of his name King of the Andels…

Tyrion stops reading, "Blah, blah, blah…"

"Is it true?"

"Why are you asking me?"

"Because you are closer to Jaime than anyone…He has never been to a brothel so far as I know. So I want you to look me in my eyes and tell me the truth."

Tyrion stares at his father, "I think you already know the truth."

"I want a straight answer Tyrion."

"Yes its true…I caught them once in the grotto near the beach. Jaime claimed he was going hunting. You had sent me to find Cersei."

"Fools!"

"Do hate them now? Your perfect Jaime and beloved Cersei…"

Tywin takes the letter and burns it, "The Targaryens did as much during their reign…I do not like it, but Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen are the future of this House. Our legacy despite Jaime and Cersei's stupidity…"

"That legacy is about to come crashing down…To preserve what we have, don't you think it prudent to surrender the crown to…I guess Renly he has more troops."

"And become the laughing stock of the seven Kingdoms. No! I would rather die fighting. Tell me do you think Renly or Stannis would allow us to live in peace?"

Tyrion takes a drink, "Renly would, he has a softer heart than Stannis."

"True, but I do not underestimate my enemies and Renly is a fool if he underestimates Stannis."

"You have a point, but I enjoy life and I would like to live as long as possible. So long as we are speaking truths how much longer will you keep the mines a secret."

Tywin looks at Tyrion, "How long have you known about that?"

"Since my last visit to the rock, but I suspected long before that."

"Its a good thing you recently acquired a diamond mine."

"I am not signing it over to you."

"No I don't expect you to. But I do expect you to go to King's Landing."

"Why?"

"To rule in my name as Hand of the King. Your sister arrested Jon Arryn and Eddard Stark, then somehow they escaped along with one of Robert's Bastards…Varys seems to have gone missing as well."

"He was probably behind it."

"Yes…I am trusting you to restore order in the Capital. Exceed my expectations as you did with the cisterns and sewers of Casterly Rock."

"I will…"

"And since you have come into so much money I need you to pay half of what is owed to the Iron Bank…I will take care of the rest. We can't have the Iron Bank looking over our shoulders while there is war brewing."

He sighs, "Fine!"

Tyrion turns to leave, "And another thing, you had best not take any whores to court or else."

"Don't threaten me father…I have just as much money as you."

"Is that what you think?"

Tyrion leaves and orders his servants to prepare his things. The next day as he is leaving Jaime is coming. "Brother!"

"Tyrion!"

They hug, "What are you doing here?"

"Father sent for me. Apparently my skills with a sword are needed."

"Jaime…He knows about you and Cersei."

Jaime smiles, "How did he take it?"

"Better than I thought he would."

"Let me guess, legacy!"

"Yes our famous legacy." Tyrion pats him on the arm, "Good luck."

Tyrion's group turns North to the Golden Road and then east towards King's Landing. Tyrion is anxious to see the look on Cersei's face when he arrives with Father's orders naming him Hand of the King. "Found one!" Bronn says entering Tyrion's tent with a woman. They make camp a mile and half after reaching the Golden Road.

"Well done…Leave us."

"Right…I think I'll go find me one."

"And what is your name my dear?"

"Shae! My little Lion."

"Little Lion. I have a ship named the Little Lion." He says undressing Shae.

"Is it a big ship my Lord?"

"The biggest!" Tyrion says guiding her hand to his cock.