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Chapter 7
Jason Lannister
Jason Lannister gave Jon Snow the duties to watch by Ser John Marbrand an older veteran who takes in boys legitimate or bastards under his wings. He knows that Ser John will treat Jon like he would treat any new pages and squires.
No doubt since Jon Snow is his new squire. Ser John will expect nothing less than hard work. Probably drilling that poor white wolf into many things for Jason when he comes back.
He enters the tower where his party resides half the side of the castle. Lannister truly ruled the Kingslanding, but Jason had to make sure that his party took cause too much trouble.
The other Lannister family had problems of their own. Two factions are for Jason Lannister being the new head of the Lannister family while others like Cersei are against him.
His grandfather is all for Jason being the heir, but he knew like all men he will die someday. When that time comes, Jason needs to be ready and have allies quickly.
He has plans of his own.
He opened the slash of curtains there lay on the cushion of pillows on the bed. There is a beautiful naked woman on his bed.
He sighs in frustration. 'Why does she insist on being naked on my bed alone?'
Now a woman in her early twenties, is buxom and beautiful, with olive skin, large dark eyes, and long, thick black hair that falls in ringlets to the middle of her back. She has full lips, a husky voice, and round ripe breasts with huge dark nipples.
Her body is with flowing silks, jewels, and other ostentatious displays of wealth.
"My Black Lion."
Jason nodded his head. "Hello, Princess Arianne. I trust you are comfortable here?"
She crawled up to Jason and pouted, "I was lonely."
Jason nearly rolled his eyes but restrained himself.
"I cannot help you with that." He took her wrist away from his chest. She pouted more. Jason considers the princess his closest friend since he is always more honest with her.
Jason had first met Arianne when he was but a boy of 13 when he traveled to Dorne for a trading and money exchange. Princess Arianne was indeed beautiful, but Jason just treated her like he would treat anyone.
Equality.
That was why Princess Arianne Martell liked that about Jason Lannister. She had a terrible weakness for handsome men or pretty boys.
She had used all her efforts and tricks to get Jason to be her lover or at least bed her.
"I trust your needs had met your desires." Jason turned to get his desk and chair.
The princess sighs and said, "Yes. Thou many of you dear aunt. The Queen spies tried to get their grubbing hands on your part of the economy to control. Don't worry, they should know that you have Dornish friends protecting both your and our investments."
Jason smirked a bit and rubbed her head which she giggles foolishly. 'I say by the Old Gods. She is like a cat.'
Jason sees her as a sister and not much of a love interest. He knows that Arianne wanted to marry Jason, but don't worry, Jason has plans for her more adventurous marriage.
"My Thanks. It is a shame that we could have more time if not for your father and my grandfather not liking the idea of our friendships."
It is true for Tywin Lannister did give the greatest insult of death to Elia Martell and her children by Mountain. Prince Doran Martell barely tolerates when it comes from Jason Lannister interfering with his plans for princess Arianne's marriage.
Jason lifted another letter he received from his messengers.
"Another letter for your intended."
The Dornish princess squealed in excitement. "Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie." Like a child waiting for her surprising gift, she snatches right out of his hand and quickly ripped the seal to read.
She gasped excitedly, "He says that he and his family are coming soon."
Jason got up and throw her dress on the bed. "Get ready. Since I have to deliver this letter back and you need to meet someone."
Princess cutely tilted her head, "Who?"
Jason's eyes soften a bit.
"My betrothed whom I believed will need your help."
Arya Stark
Arya had to dine with Sansa and Septa Mordane. Arya is mad. Mycah was killed by the Hound. No doubt that Joffrey ordered that to happen.
Nymeria whines as she senses Arya's anger.
"Arya, enough. Eat your food." Septa Mordane told her.
Arya simply glared and said, "I'm practicing."
Sansa questioned her, "Practicing for what?"
"Prince Joffrey."
"Arya Stark!" Septa was astonished at her.
"He's coward and Liar! He killed my friend!" Her stabbing made it louder.
"The Hound killed him," Sansa argues.
"The Hound does what the prince wants!"
"You're an idiot!" Sansa sneered at her.
"And you're a liar. If you simply told the truth, then Mycah would still be alive!" Arya stabbed more.
"Enough!" The Septa Mordane announced her presence.
"What's all this?" Eddard Stark questioned his family. Arya said nothing.
"Arya rather be a beast than a lady."
"Well, if you don't want her." A new husky voice came to their present. Everyone turned to the new person.
Arya saw a beautiful woman who looked rather outstanding against being a perfect lady. "Perhaps, she will fit better in Dorne. After all, blame the Septas, not their wards."
"And you are?" Her father spoken as a Lord of Winterfell.
"I am Princess Arianne from House of Martell." Arya heard of House Martell before. They practically ruled Dorne and kept the title prince and princess when they kneel before the Targaryen. She remembers that the Black Lion consider them more royalties to him since they earn their titles far longer than Targaryen were kings and queens of Seven Kingdoms.
Everyone was made to bow or curtsy before the princess of Dorne.
"Is there something wrong?" Eddard Stark questioned the princess.
"Oh, I am here to greet the Black Lion's fiancée since I had to see if the rumors are true. Since I always thought he was into you know the other party." Princess Arianne giggles. "Now which one of you is Arya Stark?"
Her eyes looked back at her Lord Father which he was about to answer her, but his second daughter cut in.
Arya steps forward and said, "Who are you to Jason?"
That seemed to surprise the princess.
"Arya!" Sansa and Septa Mordane added, "Where are your manners?!"
"Me?" Arianne giggles and bend her knees in her height. "He is my brother in all but blood. Thou I did hope to marry that handsome lion for eons ago." The princess bashful looked made visible for them to see.
BA-BUMP!
Arya felt that odd feeling again. It made her remember that she was Arya the Horseface while she heard the princess of Dorne is beautiful and came from a powerful family.
I mean, if Jason could have any woman in the world, she would have been a likely candidate to be his bride. She is exotic and well looks at the body that would bring more men towards her way.
"Now you must this famous Arya Stark." Princess looked at her puzzling and walk around her as if she is looking at her flaws or something.
"Hmm, you are old?"
"I am only nine."
Arya refused to avoid her gaze.
"Oh, that's good!" Princess looked relief then smiled charmingly at Arya. "That means you will be far more patient with Lord Lannister than me. I hope you and I be good friends since he insisted that we fiery tempers should. Oh, please say yes?" She eagerly grabbed hold of both her hands.
For the life out of Arya Stark. She doesn't know what to say. This princess made quite a unique and bold way to say they could be friends.
Everyone always wanted to be friends with Sansa and no bother to get to know Arya, but here is this princess of Dorne seemed to wish to know her.
"Arianne."
Arya looked at saw Jason in his fine clothing. Arya felt a blush as he looks dark and handsome like a knight, but those stories belong to Sansa's silly fairytales.
"I hope you are not causing trouble with the Starks." Jason walked up to them.
The princess of Dorne pouted, "Boo. You think so little of me."
Jason raised his eyebrows and looked at Lord Stark. "My apologies. I hope that Princess Arianne did not cause any discomfort."
Lord Stark waved off the concern, "None at all. Thou what is it that you need?"
"Hmm. Yes well. It would appear that there will be the Tourney plus I wished to talk to you and King Robert in private."
"Right now, Lord Lannister?"
"Yes. Princess Arianne, I trust you will be with the Stark girls outside today in your small banquet tent."
Princess Arianne perked up and nodded happily like a child getting her favorite toy.
Jason looked at Arya and said, "I hope you two could get along. Princess Arianne is a very dear friend of mine." Arya is not sure that she likes that word he used.
'What does he mean dear friend?'
"Was there a past between them?'
Arya wished to know so she has no choice but to accept the invitation.
"Have fun you two!" Princess Arianne waved bye to them. Jason nodded them and led her father back with him.
"Now let me give you all a hospitality from Dorne itself!"
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Next Chapter Princess Arianne talks about her past with Jason Lannister. News between Robert, Eddard, and Jason about their private meeting.
Tourney of the Hand.