Game of Thrones: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Chapter 25 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy
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Chapter 25
Selyse was still reeling in shock from her confrontation with Shireen. She couldn't believe her daughter would say such things.
'She, she wants to leave home, to…get away from me.' She thought in disbelief. 'I can't; believe it; she…I just wanted her to be safe, to be, how can she…?'
She started when she heard footsteps and saw it was Shireen again; changed out of her uniform. Selyse bit her lip as she considered Shireen's clothes; her daughter was wearing a pale yellow, knee length sundress and small white heels. She watched as her daughter picked up the plastic container which contained the freshly baked cakes she had made.
Selyse continued to observe; noting something her daughter's clothes. 'Those clothes, they're…they're not too bad, definitely not slutty. She's, going to see that boy again.'
As Selyse noted that last part, she saw Shireen turn and leave the house, not even glancing in her direction. She sighed sadly; dismayed at how things had turned out; she had lost so much from one incident. Her faith, her husband's trust and now, she was losing her daughter too.
She shook her head. 'I can't understand it. How could this have happened? All I wanted was what was best for my daughter; yet for it to go so horribly wrong?'
She just couldn't fathom it and wished things could just go back to the way they were.
As she was pondering this Stannis entered the kitchen; he had overheard Shireen and Selyse's argument. Selyse looked up and spotted him and shook her head.
"Stannis, I…" She knew he had heard what had happened. "I just can't believe it, what she told me…?"
Stannis sighed. "To be honest Selyse, I saw it coming."
"What?"
"You love our girl; I know you do." Stannis replied calmly. "But you love her the wrong way, come with me."
She stood up; confused. "To where?"
Stannis picked up his keys and then replied. "The hospital."
Selyse tensed, even more confused but followed him. They headed out, got in Stannis' car and soon were driving to the hospital. They soon arrived and Stannis led Selyse through the hospital until they reached Devan Seaworth's ward. There he stopped and turned to her.
"Just watch, and try to understand." He said.
Selyse bit her lip and turned her gaze inside the ward. Devan was sitting in a chair next to the bed, he was wearing a simple pair of denim jeans and a white hospital issue T-shirt and simple white socks.
"Hey Devan." Shireen greeted as she sat down next to him; smoothing down her dress as she did so, getting herself comfortable.
He smiled; the light suddenly coming back to his eyes as he saw her. "Hey, good to see you."
She nodded. "How are you?"
"I'm fine; the doctors say I'll be fit to be released in a few days." He said; before looking concerned. "But what about you, after, everything; did you tell your mother about how you felt?"
Shireen sighed sadly and Selyse waited with baited breath.
Finally Shireen shook her head.
"It's hard, because I do love her, she's my mother." She replied. "But I can't live that way anymore…"
He smiled gently and reached over, hugging her. She smiled and returned the hug.
"You'll be fine, you're strong, you can get through this." He told her.
She smiled and nodded. "I know, thank you."
They parted and Shireen turned and picked up the plastic container; she blushed as she turned back to him.
"Here I, um, I made these for you."
Devan smiled and took one, he ate it and grinned. "It's delicious, thank you."
Shireen smiled and took one herself. Selyse watched the scene, a strange mix of emotions within her.
'She loves him and, he loves her, it…it shows.' She thought to herself. 'She has grown up so much, I…I need to let go.'
Seeing the change within her, Stannis led Selyse away, giving Devan and Edric their privacy. Before they left however, they spotted Edric rushing towards the ward. He quickly rushed in and called out.
"Shireen, Devan, come quick!"
"Edric, what…?" Devan gasped, standing up.
Edric then burst out. "Joy's in labour!"
That immediately got them started and they began hurrying, following Edric as they rushed towards the maternity ward. It was some time later they were all gathered around Joy's bed as she sat upright, cradling her son, smiling, although looking tired, her face shining with sweat.
"He looks just like you." Edric said softly.
Joy grinned; relieved, there was no trace of her attacker in her child's appearance. "Gerion…His name is Gerion."
Devan smiled softly. "After your dad?"
Joy nodded and Shireen grinned. "He's perfect."
Joy grinned too; she couldn't agree more.
Shireen was still smiling at the memory of Joy giving birth to her son. She was happy for Joy, who looked so happy, despite the circumstances of the birth, she truly loved her son.
She unlocked the door to her house and entered; as she did she spotted a light in the living room. She spotted her mother sitting in the living room and bit her lip, looking up at the clock. It was then she realized it was actually eleven o'clock at night.
She suppressed a groan. 'Urgh, of course, the curfew, it's way past it.'
Her mother hadn't reacted however; so she still had some hope. She began to make her way to the stairs; but then.
"Shireen?" Her mother called out.
Shireen sighed. "It's me, mum."
She turned and entered the living room. Selyse was still seated, watching as her daughter walked in.
Shireen sighed again. "I know I'm late."
"It's alright." Selyse replied; surprising her. "Joy was in labour; you wanted to be by her side. Besides, it's not that late, for a woman of your age."
Shireen started, shocked at what her mother just said.
'Can it be?' She wondered before vocalizing her shock. "What?"
Selyse sighed but then spoke. "Shireen…I, I realized the wrongs I caused you and I'm sorry."
Shireen shifted uncomfortable; hearing her mother say this was awkward, as if a simple apology would be enough.
Selyse realized that too however. "I know it isn't enough to just say that. Shireen, I do love you, I do, but I've shown it the wrong way. I promise; it may take years, but I will make it up to you."
There was conviction in her mother's voice that she hadn't heard before. Shireen knew with certainty then, her mother was telling the truth. She truly wanted to fix things.
"Good news mum." She said; deciding to tell her. "You're on the right path."
Selyse smiled gently. "Thank you."
With that mother and daughter embraced; finally both feeling hope for the future.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Well, the final trials have been over come, now we watch as the couples recover and find their true happiness at last.