Chp 29
Robb looked oddly to Luna and asked, "Why is everyone looking at Jon?". "Robb, have you ever wonder how your father, whose loyalty to your mother actually had an affair? Do you believe that story?", Luna asked back. "At first I wasn't sure, but seeing Jon here, it must've been true", Robb answered. "Cat?", Luna directed her question to Lady Catelyn. "I guess Robb's right", answered Lady Catelyn. She never agrees anything related to Jon, that Luna knew.
"Jon was never your brother Robb", said Luna. "What? What do you mean by that?", Robb asked in disbelief. "He was the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark after they eloped", said Luna, "And by rights, he is the heir to the Iron Throne, not Joffrey". "Why did you kept it with you all these years Luna?", asked Lady Catelyn.
Luna sighed and said, "I made a promise after Robert slammed his mallet to Rhaegar's chest. At that time, Lyanna had given birth to Jon and died immediately. Ned told me to get the babe away before Robert arrived and I did. I brought him to Rhaegar and he smiled as he gave his first and final kiss to Jon's forehead and told me to keep him safe and make sure that Jon will succeed him. Ned had promise Lyanna before her death that he will keep the boy as his own".
Robb sighed and Jeyne rubbed his shoulder to ease his worry. "I'm sorry for keeping it from everyone. Don't hate Ned; he happened to be there when Lyanna gave birth. If there's anyone you want to hate, please direct it to me", said Luna. "Ma, please don't say that", said Jon. "Jon's right. You did it to keep him safe and here he is", said Robb.
"But the crown is still on my head!", said Joffrey. "Not for long", said Luna. "I also like to propose another condition to the peace treaty", Sansa said. Everyone looked at her and Tyrion said, "Speak, fair lady, what is your idea?". "I want Joffrey to annul his marriage to Kia", Sansa said boldly. "A stupid girl doesn't speak like that to the king!", Joffrey yelled and it earned another slap by Tyrion.
"Thank you Sansa, I think that is a great idea", said Luna. "If everyone can marry to the ones they love, why not Jon? Besides, Joffrey will eventually get tired of her and discard her like a piece of old cloth. Look what has he done to her!", said Sansa, angrily. Lady Catelyn held her eldest daughter, trying to calm her. "Sansa's right. In addition, Kia and Jon were already betrothed and you simply butt in. King Rufus II was ready to attack Westeros for breaking that betrothed and take Kia by force, but I managed to calm the storm. Either you annul the marriage or by night, Ice will freeze King's Landing and we will enjoy watching Rounins mount your head on a spike", said Luna.
"I love Kia! You were the one who left her!", Joffrey yelled. "At least I never hit her or force myself on her. There's a fine line there", said Jon. Finally, Joffrey gave up. Jon and Sansa were right. Kia will eventually be thrown away just as he did to Sansa. "I love her…. I really do…", said Joffrey, sniffling. "If you want her to be happy, you know what to do, nephew", said Tyrion. "I just want someone to love me. Father acknowledged all his bastards, but I was never a worthy son to him. I just want somebody to love me. That's all I ask", said Joffrey.
Jon took a glance to a door behind Joffrey. There, Kia hid behind the door as she heard everything. Jon can imagine Kia was crying because between her and Sansa, Kia was the one who could cry easily. The door opened and there was Kia, tears shed like waterfall that flowed freely. Everyone looked at her. Kia walked to Joffrey and kneeled in front of him.
She took his face in her hands and wiped the tears from Joffrey's cheek. "I do love you, but it is not the love that I want. Not the love like the one I have for Jon. Maybe we were never meant to be with each other but there was chemistry between us. I love Jon, Joff. I love him and no other man will have my affectionate other than Jon, but my love for you is purely mutual now", said Kia.
Joffrey gave a sincere smile and Luna raised her eyebrow. "What happens if Joffrey descend the throne?", asked Tyrion. "That depends on His Grace now", said Robb, looking over to Jon. Jon kept a stoic face and said nothing. "Jon? Are you there?", asked Luna. "If I have you kill, I'll upset Kia. I don't want to kill you, Joffrey, but I won't let you go for the crimes you and your family have commited", said Jon. "You sounded just like Rhaegar now, Jon", said Luna. Jon gave a small smile to her.
"I will have you, your mother, your…, I'm not sure what to call the Kingslayer now, Lord Tywin and your siblings and relatives banished from court and after a while, if I think you have redeem yourself worthy in front of my eyes, you'll be allowed back in court. As for Lord Tyrion, Westeros needs his strategist. Arya can be the new Hand of the king and I'll still need to think whom should I appoint to be the new head of the Kingsguard", said Jon. "Perhaps Bran when he's old enough?", asked Arya.
"Bran would make a fine choice Arya", said Lady Catelyn. "That settles then", said Tyrion. "Uncle, get the septon and can you have him to annul my marriage with Princess Kia? I think she deserves someone better than a bastard like me", said Joffrey. "Don't say that Joffrey. I was treated like one before. You have no idea what it was like. But I have the Starks, Ma over here, Theon even the most unlikely situation and the Men of the Watch. Just because you were born that way that doesn't mean you're completely a bastard. Perhaps your household doesn't suit you. Perhaps in time when you will come to a realisation that being a bastard it's not that bad. Deal?", said Jon. "Deal, Your Grace", said Joffrey.
