A/N; Many Game of Thrones fans, like myself, were disappointed with the ending for season 8. One of the many scenes that didn't make sense was the one where Sansa declared that the North would be independent, so I decided that I would rewrite that scene here. Also, if you guys like this, I have an idea to write an alternative season , so PM or comment whether you would like that. Now let's get on with this one-shot. Hope you enjoy :)
"... but tens of thousand northmen fell in the Great War defending all of Westeros. And those who survived have seen too much and fought to hard to ever kneel again. The North will remain an inde-"
"With all due respect, Lady Sansa." Lord Yohn Royce interjected. "The Valemen also took part in the Great War and suffered heavy casualties. Does this mean that we can have our independence as well, my lady?"
"You see-"
"I'm not done, my lady." Lord Royce said, standing up. "Men across Westeros have died fighting each other in the War of the Five Kings. Many more have died serving Danaerys Targaryen or by the flames of her dragons. The Tyrells and Martells have been wiped clean and you demand independence just because your men died in a war that we all fought?"
Sansa opened and closed her mouth.
"I'm afraid Lord Royce has a point, Lady Sansa." Tyrion told her. "Perhaps it is in our best interests that the North remain part of the Seven Kingdoms. The moment one kingdom achieves independence, other kingdoms will also fight for it, leading to unneccesary bloodshed and death. It is better for us not to revert back to seven squabbling independent kingdoms, like we were before the Targaryens arrived. What do you say, King Bran the broken, First of his name?"
"The north will remain a part of the seven kingdoms, sister." Bran told her softly. "For the sake of peace. BUt I appoint you, the Lady of Winterfell and the Warden of the North. It was the title that father had."
"Very Well, Your Grace." Sansa said, unable to hide her disappointment in her tone.
"All hail King Bran the Broken, First of His Name, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and King of Westeros." Tyrion said, getting on his knees. Everyone else followed suit, getting of their chairs, save Arya who remained seated, and Sansa and Yara, who simply bowed. All was well. Westeros had peace at last.