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Dove walked into the Sept finding it amusing that the last time she was here was at her wedding.
Dove's hand nervously went to touch the necklace Tywin had given her but her neck was bare; she flinched remembering why it was absent.
"Lady Dove may I help you?" The High Septon asked from across the Sept, he was watching her curiously and Dove cleared her throat dropping her hand in the process
"Yes actually" Dove replied and walked over to him the heel of her boots echoing loudly around the empty Sept "I was wondering what you know about the gods sending us dreams?" Dove asked when she reached him.
"It depends on the dream" The Septon paused "I thought you didn't believe in the gods Lady Dove?"
"I did as a child but lost my faith several years ago" Dove replied her lips pursing slightly.
"But these dreams have changed your perspective?" The Septon asked
"Yes" Dove stated
"What are they like?" The Septon enquired
Dove took a deep breath.
"They are always the same, there is a white dove who I assume is meant to be me and a golden lion who I think is supposed to be Lord Tywin" Dove informed him
"Yes I would assume so" He agreed
"Well the dove always tries to warn the lion of danger. The dream usually finished with the dove fluttering before the lion trying to warn him" Dove stated
"But this time it didn't" The Septon said sensing this was the reason why Dove had seeked his opinion.
"Yes instead this time after the white dove began to try to warn to lion the dream shifted to a mourning dove flying around the Sept" Dove sighed
"The mourning dove, curious that your dream chooses a dove that's song sounds like a lament" He mused
"It was eerie" Dove said shuddering slightly and twirling a loose curl around her finger.
"Do you think the mourning dove represents you?" The Septon asked
"I hope not" Dove replied seriously
The Septon turned and studied Dove.
"It's strange it changes to a mourning dove when the lion is absent from the dream" He stated
"I agree that is why I decided to consult you. If the mourning dove does represent me are the gods trying to tell me that I will lament leaving Lord Tywin in the morning? Or is it trying to tell me something more sinister is going to happen to the lion causing the white dove to change to a mourning dove?" Dove asked frowning slightly
The Septon regarded Dove for a moment musing over her theories in his head.
"Unfortunately I don't have the answers my child. What I recommend is you pray to the ones who do" The Septon concluded
Dove laughed then quickly stopped at the Septon's expression.
"Thank you for listening Septon but the gods have never answered my prayers, I doubt they will start now" Dove grinned "Good day Septon" She finished before walking away feeling foolish for even resorting to seek religious help.
Margaery and Dove were doing their weekly visit to the orphanages of Kings Landing.
"I like your flower" A little girl said pointing to the golden rose tucked in Dove's hair.
Dove knelt down and pulled the rose out of her hair, she held it out for the little girl "This is a special flower, it's a Tyrell rose. Margaery and I are Tyrell's; a golden rose is on our banner"
"It's pretty like you" The little girl replied, her dark blue eyes wide.
"Here why don't you have it?" Dove smiled kindly and held out the rose.
The little girl outstretched her hand and then quickly pulled it back shaking her head.
"It's too pretty for me" She mumbled
Dove laughed gently her green-silver eyes twinkling affectionately.
"What is your name?" Dove asked
"Felena" The little girl replied
"Come closer Felena" Dove instructed her voice warm and encouraging.
Felena walked over to Dove shyly looking down. Dove gently tucked the rose in Felena's hair "Now you look just as pretty as Margaery and I" Dove smiled
The little girl touched the rose before smiling excitedly at Dove.
"Sister unfortunately we have to go" Margaery called and there was a resounding groan from the children.
"Will you visit again?" Felena asked as Dove stood up
"Not I sweetling, I'm leaving Kings Landing in the morning but Margaery will visit you again" Dove replied
"But I like you" Felena mumbled
Dove knelt before the little girl again and looked at her kindly.
"Tell you what how about every time Margaery visits she will bring a gold rose for you in my place, until I return to give you one myself. Would you like that?" Dove asked
Felena beamed at Dove and nodded her head eagerly.
"It's a deal then sweet one" Dove said smiling radiantly at her.
Dove walked over to Margaery smiling at the fact they were both wearing blue gowns however Margaery's was blue and gold whereas Dove's was blue and silver.
"Goodbye for now children" Margaery beamed and both she and Dove waved goodbye.
The Tyrell sister's walked arm in arm through the streets with guards flanking them as they headed back toward their horses.
"I'm going to miss you" Margaery stated
"Things will certainly be boring without me" Dove replied and smiled playfully at her sister before the both burst into laughter.
"You're good with the children though, you'll make a good mother" Margaery stated
"I hope so" Dove sighed "What if it's not a boy, Margaery?" Dove asked a faint panic settling in her eyes.
Margaery squeezed Dove's hand reassuringly.
"You're fertile, the clearest solution would be to have another try as soon as you can after the first baby is born" Margaery said rationally
"I know but I can only begin to imagine Tywin's disappointment, the promise of a male heir was the only reason he married me" Dove said as the sisters reached their horses.
Margaery laughed and Dove shot her a curious look.
"You really don't see it do you?" Margaery asked shaking her head slightly at Dove.
"See what?" Dove asked as Thunder nudged her affectionately.
Margaery rolled her eyes.
"The way he looks at you. I assure you sister that Tywin Lannister did not marry you just for a son, if that was the case he would have married another the moment Jamie decided to be Kingsguard. But instead he has remained unmarried all these years until you showed up"
"Maybe" Dove replied as she and Margaery mounted their horses.
"Not maybe, you're the first woman to turn his head since he was widowed. It's time you appreciated the fact that Tywin Lannister is as taken with you as you are with him" Margaery grinned and trotted off knowingly leaving Dove to think on that.
Dove was walking down the corridor on her way back from the stables pulling off her black leather riding gloves. She was thinking how she should help the handmaiden's with the packing, they were all flustered as they rushed to get Dove's things together ready for the morning departure.
Cersei was walking toward Dove with a pleased smirk playing on her lips.
"And where have you been on such a lovely day?" Cersei asked with fake pleasantry
Dove halted and smiled at Cersei "Margaery and I visited the orphanages, you should try it sometime Cersei maybe the common people wouldn't detest you so much if you did" Dove said sickeningly sweetly
"I don't need the common people to like me" Cersei replied mildly
"Perhaps" Dove shrugged but her eyes were gleaming slyly at Cersei.
"A Queen doesn't have to rely on common people to keep her on the throne" Cersei declared
"I disagree; Margaery is loved by the people and hasn't been attacked in the street like some" Dove replied mischievously
"Nevertheless Margaery isn't the Queen, I am" Cersei snapped
"You're a Queen now but my sister will be the Queen and a far better one than you at that" Dove said her mouth betraying a small amused smile.
"You really have a lot of nerve to speak to me like that, it seems you forget how many 'friends' I have in Kings Landing" Cersei stated and threateningly took a step closer to Dove.
Dove looked straight into Cersei's eyes unfazed.
"No I haven't forgotten. It's you who doesn't realise how many 'friends' I have inside and out Kings Landing" Dove informed her with a sly smile touching her lips.
"Let's hope it helps Margaery when you leave her, who knows what could happen to her without her siblings to protect her" Cersei said smugly knowing she would strike a chord.
Dove's expression darkened, no one threatened her siblings. Dove looked fiercely into Cersei's smug expression her green-silver eyes gleaming dangerously.
"If anything happens to Margaery, let's just say that you and I both know a Lannister always pays their debts" Dove hissed before walking away.
"Oh Dove I meant to congratulate you" Cersei called
Dove halted and turned rather exasperated "I take it Tywin informed you about the baby" She stated
"Well yes but that's not what I meant, I wanted to congratulate you on publically embarrassing my father after all not many are capable of that" Cersei smirked
Dove pursed her lips amused before replying "I don't know Cersei you did a better job than me. Tywin hasn't gone to war for me but he did for you to deny humiliating gossip about your…"
Dove paused and ran her eyes up and down Cersei "Preferences" Dove finished with a mischievous smirk and sauntered confidently away.
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