Author Notes: The battle of The Lion and The Phoenix is finally here.


In the Westerlands from a long distance from the shores, The Phoenix stands in front of his army with Cersei by him, she too is on a horse with her hands tied together. His army is the front line, in the phalanx formation, while the Northern Soldiers and Frey men stand behind them with their swords and shields in a fighting stance. No sign of the Calvary, but archers are way in the rear, the bows are down but all archers have their hands on their arrows for preparation.

Kalimar comes waking through the front line ready to command the infantry, following him is "The Hound" Sandor Clegane and The Brotherhood without Banners. Kalimar noticing them standing by him.

Kalimar: Anguy, join the archers on the rear, wait for my call. Sandor take the left, Lord Beric take the right.

Just as Beric is about to head to the right, Kalimar stops him for a moment.

Kalimar: For Ned Stark.

Beric: Aye. May the Lord of light watch over you.

Beric heads towards the right of the field. Kalimar looks to Thoros.

Kalimar: Thoros, can you do something for me.

Thoros: I'm listening.

Kalimar takes out a rolled up parchment.

Kalimar: I need you to go to Winterfell, and give this Sansa Stark. Tell her that I love her, and so my Mother.

Thoros: You make it sound like you're not going to make it.

Kalimar: It's war anything can happen.

Thoros, glances straight at the field. He turns to Kalimar with a nod, he'll deliver the message. Kalimar hands him the parchment.

Kalimar: Ride in haste.

Thoros vanishes as he travels through the army and making his way to the North.

The Phoenix hasn't kept his eyes off the distance in the field, the sound of marching can be heard, it seems heavy and coming from many men. Cersei moves her eyes to see the Phoenix reaction, nothing.

Cersei: You hear that... that the sound of your end.

Phoenix: Say one more word, and I'll return you to your father without a tongue and no teeth.

Glaring at him.

Cersei: You can try.

Phoenix: I will. As I told you, for you I'll make an exception.

The Phoenix continues looking on in the distance as the Lannister Army slowly appears from the mountains. They march with their armor making clinking noises.

Tywin is shown leading the Army all the way from the front line, with a look of certainty that he will be victorious, The Phoenix glares at him in the distance, and slowly looks to the ocean, then turns his gaze back to Lord and his army. Not only is his infantry and archers are present but so is his Calvary and it seems very overwhelming, yes indeed.

Tywin army gets in formations, armed and prepared just as much as the Phoenix army is, it is only a question of what does both leaders have up their sleeves for each other. The Lion Army comes to a halt, as both leaders share a long glance from their far distances. The Phoenix smiles, like he smiling death in the face or he telling it to "Fuck you, bring it on." The Phoenix riding his horse and pulling Cersei horse with him, as Tywin and Bronn gallop towards as well.

The Phoenix who is there first, takes out what appears to be Oberyn dagger and cuts the rope off Cersei hands. Lord Tywin who has just appeared from his gallop, signals for Bronn to stay distant, for he can't have this exchange cost his daughter life. The Phoenix lets Cersei ride pass him towards Tywin, Tywin who does;t embrace his daughter nods for her to go to Bronn.

Phoenix: I brought you your daughter, now where our ally, Lord Tywin, because I only count the two of you coming up here yet, I didn't see three and that third didn't have a bag over his head.

Lord Tywin sniggers by that. He slowly reaches for a sack, and slowly places his hand in it. He begins pulling out what appears to be the head of Victarion Greyjoy.

Tywin: I never said I'll give him back to you alive.

Phoenix: I know... hopefully it was a quick death, I just sure hate to be you when the Greyjoys and the Ironborn find out that there best commander is dead. Because Euron Greyjoy, might be the one who will handle you... it's a good thing your facing me then, because I'll kill you before he finds out.

Tywin: And how do you plan on killing me... arrow through my heart, slitting my throat.

Phoenix: With Oberyn Martell dagger plunged in your liver and if that doesn't kill you, then I will personally behead you with my Valyrian Steel Blade and do it right in front of your daughter, and if she turns her head I will make her watch. Your daughter is just as mad as the King you rebelled years ago, I see it, the People see it, hell even your son Tyrion sees it. You however do see it as well but just choose to ignore it.

Tywin: Coming from a man who rebelled and killed a man that trained you, taught you and groomed you to be the man that you are now.

Phoenix: Better than becoming him. You know instead of judging me about that, you should really be thanking me. I assume you met my long and good friend Barlock.

Tywin: Yes I did.

Phoenix: Did he tell you what Ballard intended to do. Conquer both Essos and Westeros. The ruler who wanted to be a God. If I didn't did what I did, you would of have been a lord on your knees begging for your life right now if he found out you were trying to rebel against him.

Tywin: Why would I be afraid of him? He's dead.

Phoenix: Because he made me who I am today, I always hated how I am, but I knew it would come in handy when it comes fighting men like you. And if he made me this good to face you, well then just imagine what kind of damaged he could of done to all of you's combined.

Tywin realizing something.

Tywin: You're stalling.

Phoenix: Just having some last words with you before the battle starts.

Tywin glares and is turning back joining his army. The Phoenix who hasn't turned to join his army and allies.

Phoenix: Lord Tywin?

Tywin pauses but doesn't turn back.

Phoenix: Those are some pretty big numbers you have, you sure you could beat me that many?

Tywin: Why? You have a strategy formulated?

Phoenix: I wouldn't go into battle without one. All I'm saying, if you really wanted to stop me, you should of brought more men.

Tywin turns his head, insulted and angered by that comment.

Phoenix: See you when this is all over.

The Phoenix rides back to his army, same goes to Tywin.


Tywin approaches his daughter.

Tywin: He's up to something. Which is why I'm sending you back to Kingslanding, have Kevan assemble all remaining City Watch in the Crownlands, were going to need all the men we can get for a the siege that is coming from far south. I'll meet up when this is all over.

Cersei: Are you sure?

Tywin: I'll be there soon.

Cersei hesitantly ride with a few Lannister men behind her and another few in front of her.

Tywin Lannister sliding on his helmet, prepared for a fight.


The Phoenix is back with his men, he approaches Kalimar.

Phoenix: You remember the plan.

Kalimar: Yes.

Phoenix: And yours as well.

Kalimar nods, a little nervous.

The Phoenix puts his hand on his son shoulder.

Phoenix: Calm yourself. (Pointing to Tywin Lannister Army ahead) That is all that stands in our way in bring Daenerys to the throne, a chance to prove yourself again like you did at Harrenhal. If we win then nothing stands in our way but the walls of Kingslanding from liberating this country.

The Phoenix moves his off his Kalimar Shoulder to his cheek.

Phoenix: You ready?

Kalimar nods, his nerves are settled with confidence and calm, with a battle face showing.

Kalimar: Lets do it.

The Phoenix gets back on his horse.

Phoenix: Now... you know for you to beat Lord Tywin infantry is for me to lead Tywin and his calvary away.

Kalimar: He'll never fall for it.

Phoenix: He will, nothing would please him more than for him to defeat me. I taunted him, killed his banner men, raid his home, took his gold and daughter hostage. Trust me he'll makes sure that I die by his hands personally.

The Phoenix gets back on his horse, and makes his way towards the mountains for which his army came through. He makes haste, finally leaving Kalimar in charge of the army.

Kalimar: Prepare for Battle!

Kalimar gets behind the shield formations.


The Phoenix now a short distance from the battle field, from a Mountain trail, you see his calvary. The Phoenix makes a turn to the right to a passage that leads out to the mountains, his calvary follows him from behind.


Tywin Lannister, pulls his sword out almost preparing to make a charge with his calvary, until he gets interrupted by a scout who rides from another location.

Lannister Scout: Lord Tywin!

Tywin turns his head to see the Scout approaching.

Lannister Scout: The Phoenix and his calvary are making their way out of the mountains.

Tywin: This way?

Lannister Scout: No my lord, away from the battle.

Tywin: This is my chance I'm going after him.

Bronn right next to him.

Bronn: Are you sure that smart, what if he leading you into a trap.

Tywin: I have a larger calvary than he does, and I know these lands for I'm the Warden of the West. (To his calvary) We make haste... (To Bronn) Ser Bronn you lead the ground troops. When we crush the Phoenix and the entirety of his army, you will be rewarded, with land and title for this. Don't let me down, let see what my son Tyrion sees in you as fighter.

Bronn gazes at the battlefield with the opposing army in the distance, it does seem so simple.

Bronn: It'll be done.

Tywin gives him a small nod, and moves out with his very large calvary to go after the Phoenix.

Bronn takes out his sword, and begin leading the army forward on his horse.


Kalimar, doesn't allow the army to charge forward, commands them to hold their ground.

Kalimar: Hold!

The Phoenix company, have their shields and spears out in wall formation. From there they can see The Lannister army now running straight at them, with pikes and crossbows armed and ready.

Kalimar holding his sword up, beginning to signal to Anguy to light up an arrow and aims towards the right. Lannister army is getting closer, and just when they are almost approaching the Phoenix Company front line, Kalimar signals for Anguy to loose arrow. It flies pass The Phoenix company front line and all the way to what appears to be a trap, Haystack followed by a oil line. The Arrow hits the hay burning it and the oil following. Stopping the Lannister army from ramming through the front line. The Lannister Army is in a panic, hell some even catch on fire from that.

Kalimar signals for all ground troops, archers included to fall back in the mountains. They all do that, Kalimar grabs the bow and arrow from Anguy, measuring and aiming where to shoot. Anguy lights it for him, Kalimar shoots the flaming arrow over to the Lannister lines and again there is another fire trap of oil leaving only half and half of Lannister forces to be divided by it. He tosses the bow back Anguy.

Kalimar: Lets go.

Kalimar head into the mountain path, to meet up with the rest of the army.


The Phoenix and his calvary and the Northern Calvary continue riding, looking from the left and sees the Lannister Calvary lead by Tywin Lannister following from a distance.

Tywin can see the Phoenix and his calvary as well, sword is out and is getting closer.

The Phoenix turns his head to the left and notices Tywin and his calvary are catching up.

Phoenix: (To Calvary) Faster!

They step on it.


The First half of the Lannister army manages to extinguish the front line of the flame. Bronn leading them in mountains, with shields facing in front, until he halts them all.

Bronn: We should wait for the second half.

Lannister Commander: We don't have time. They'll catch up. Besides we still outnumber them.

Bronn: Yes... but their commander is not an idiot. Chances are we will be walking into a trap.

Lannister Commander: We move.

Bronn: Lord Tywin left me in charge of ground troops. We wait.

Lannister Commander: We know these mountains more than them. And besides these men, are craving for action. As our leader and one of the best we have I'm begging you lets move and finish this.

Bronn looks towards the mountain path, this is a hard decision.

Bronn: I'm going to regret this... We move forward.

They continue...

Bronn: Shields up... and swords out... spears are too long for this mountain path.

All men draw their swords. No sign of the Phoenix Company and their allies. It seems to quiet, which is not a good thing. Archers begin circling around infantry as a shield.

Bronn can hear rocks crumbling, having all archers aim up, ready at any moment. Ahead from the Lannisters forces is a creak opening up, Kalimar eyes can be seen hiding in there with many of his father men and his wife soldiers as well, all hiding underneath a hidden trench.

Kalimar: (Whispering) Wait for it.

Kalimar seems to be waiting for them to get a little bit closer, he actually looking at what appears to be white painted stones. Lannister forces appear to be getting closer and just when they get closer, Kalimar grabs a spear and signals for all the men to push the the roof of the trench up, Kalimar and many of the men begin throwing spears distracting the Lannister Archers. And Phoenix Company and Allied archers from the top led by Anguy begin shooting down at the Lannister Archers and Infantry. They mostly aim for the archers, that are firing back at them too.

Kalimar seeing the opportunity, draws out his sword and begins charging with the men from the trench, making other trenches opening up that were on the left and right, cornering the Lannister men, all three sides charge at Tywin Lannister ground troops. the left and right were led by both Ser Beric Dondarrion and Sandor Clegane. Clegane makes an opening for more of the men with his swing of his large sword.


To save more room this battle will be in more chapters. Personally this was always the plan for me wanting to do this.