Yeah, so another chapter in one day?

I'm going to let you know, these first couple of chapters will be short because it'll be focusing on Naruto's upbringing as a Baratheon/Lannister but once we progress into the events of the Song of Ice and Fire, things will change drastically

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Game of Thrones or a reliable cell phone

Chapter 2: The Gods Flip a Coin

Naruto awoke in a rather comfortable setting. His linens were warm and wrapped tightly around his small body. Being a child of only eight years made him realize how fragile he really was. It was early in the morning and the cool winds of Blackwater Bay started to flow into his chambers. Already, the gulls of Narrow Sea were already gawking, fishing through the waters for the early morning catch. Not much activity was in the city at this time so Naruto didn't really hear anything past the gulls.

Running a hand through his unruly blond hair which he deigned from ever brushing, Naruto rushed from the bed and headed towards the bath, intending to get a warm wash-down before heading out for breakfast. His stomach churned and growled menacingly almost as if it was threatening him if he didn't eat any time soon. With a sigh, the boy decided against taking a bath; his mother would be appalled.

He headed over towards his dresser and threw on a simple tunic and slipped into a pair of breeches, looking eerily akin to a peasant. Naruto smirked and slipped his feet into a pair of soft-skinned, leather boots and headed out for something to eat. Bells tolled signifying the arrival of midday, freezing Naruto in his steps. He turned frantically, surprised at how long he'd taken to actually change. It was no matter though, he finally surmised. That only meant that the stores and the market would be open for all.

He walked calmly, avoiding gold cloaks and knights of the Kingsguard. The halls were grand in the Red Keep and they wound around like a never-ending maze. Sometimes it annoyed him to no end, other times it was a breath of fresh air, especially when he'd try to escape from the ever creepy Grand Maester Pycelle. He never did like the wrinkly, bearded old man. Naruto kept walking and slid past the different people and handmaidens walking about the halls of the castle.

He came to a halt when he laid eyes on the banner of the King. One half was bearing the sigil of House Baratheon, a crowned stag on a field of yellow, and the other have bearing the sigil of House Lannister, a golden lion on a field of red. To Naruto though, if he was going to be completely honest with those around him; he'd prefer to have a hybrid of the stag and the lion over a field of orange. Orange always was his favorite color; best of both parts of his family it seemed.

The sound of shivering chainmail and armor echoed behind him. He turned to see two Kingsguard knights walking down his hall. Naruto ran up against the wall and pressed his back against it, doing his best to keep quiet. While knowing his father wouldn't do a thing to stop him from having fun in the city, his mother was a different story, always telling him of the vile things people do to one another in the city, always filling his head with these stories; which only solidified his reasoning to go into the city in the first place.

With the two knights out of sight, the boy sped past them with near silence and slid his feet against the polished granite floors of the Red Keep. He was silent and quick. The blond was about to make it to the door until he felt a hand wrap around the collar of his tunic, pulling him back. He struggled against whomever it was but to no avail. Naruto sighed in despair and turned to face his warden.

"Joffrey…" Naruto frowned. "What are you doing up so early?"

"I was about to ask you the same thing." Joff replied with a glare. "Mother wants to know where you are."

"Now here I was thinking you'd caught me by surprise." Naruto replied with a cheeky smirk.

"Mother had me wake you." Joffrey frowned deeper. "When I came to your chambers, you weren't there. Now where else would a freak like you be other than trying to sneak into the city?"

"Now, now, big brother." Naruto smirked. "There's no need to be an ass about it."

"Come on, damn you." Joffrey sighed, pulling his eight year old brother along.

"But, the city is right there!" Naruto pleaded.

"Then beg mother to let you go." Joffrey replied with a tone that spoke no argument.

The two smiled at each other but then burst into laughter. The elder of the two released Naruto and they walked side-by-side laughing with one another. Moments like these made Naruto realize that having a brother older than him wasn't too bad, even if they were as annoying as Joffrey. They laughed amongst each other, getting the attention and looks from many of the peasantry and handmaidens walking about. Gold Cloaks and Kingsguard gave the two princes nods of respect.

But suddenly, the two boys were shut quiet as the image of a fat black cat rushed through the hall. Both boys watched it with curiosity intensifying. Naruto gave Joffrey a look and Joff shared the sentiment. They smiled softly and took off with lightning speeds through the Grand Hall, rushing past handmaidens and serfs coming in to speak with their father, the King. This cat was all they wanted to catch and they didn't care who got in their way.

"Hey, when do you think Father will take us out to hunt with him?" Naruto asked as they rounded one of the halls.

"No idea, Naruto." Joffrey frowned. "Maybe someday when we're old enough."

"Oh…" Naruto frowned as well.

Naruto knows what his father does. He always goes on hunts, and when he leaves, he's always out on two hunts. One for wildlife and the other, for whores. Naruto felt a little sick to his stomach thinking of the things his father does when he's not sitting on the Iron Throne. It was at this moment when he realized that he was starving and that he hasn't had a bite to eat yet. He looked to see Joffrey running with a determined look on his face. This cat must be very important to him.

They followed the cat and cornered it in the kitchen. Joffrey rushed at the cat and tackled the animal against one of the counters. The cooks and kitchen maidens screamed and ran out of the kitchen, not wanting to be the target of the Queen or the King's wrath. Joffrey though picked the cat up by its tail and placed it down onto a cutting board.

"Joffrey!" Naruto shouted in surprise. "What in seven hells are you doing?!"

"You wanted to hunt?!" Joffrey asked with a malicious glare spread across his face. "We're hunting!"

He pulled a knife from one of the knife-holders and slid the sharp blade against the underbelly of the squealing cat. Naruto winced as the cat fought back against Joffrey, scratching and fighting back to the best of its abilities, but to no avail. The boy dug the knife deeper and deeper, cutting the skin and flesh clean from the cat's tiny body. Joff rammed his hand into the slit he created, fishing around in the belly of the now dead feline. Naruto couldn't stomach looking at it. He turned on his heels and began to walk away, finding his appetite had disappeared completely.

All he could hear at this point was Joffrey's incessant laughter and Naruto could have sworn that the boy said something about making their father proud. Naruto walked away, trying to forget the heinous scene he'd just witnessed. He needed to get out of the castle soon and take a dip into the shimmering waves of Blackwater Bay. The boy walked with a slight drag to his steps. This day had just begun for him and he'd already felt like he'd been awake for hours.

He walked past the guards and gave each one a quick nod before heading to the nice area of Blackwater Bay sectioned off for the Royal Family. He knew his mother would probably say something about him going out there without guards, but Naruto knew he could take good care of himself. Tossing his tunic away and laying it against a post, the boy removed his boots and jumped headfirst into the water with nothing but a soft, near-silent splash in his wake.

He dove through the water, pushing the waves out of his way. The pressure pushing against his mind and against his body, easing his muscles, easing his thoughts. Feeling his breath run dry, he surfaced, gasping out and waded out further into the Bay. His blond locks stuck to his forehead and flittered down covering his eyes from view. The water was salty and tasted like shit. Naruto spit out and wiped his face trying to get a good feel of where he was. The Red Keep was still in view and the pier was well within swimming distance.

He stayed where he was though, feeling a small deep dread within. His heart raced when he realized that his mother hadn't come rushing out to find him. He swam quickly towards the pier and dried himself off as fast as possible and threw his tunic around his torso, all with the same quick motion. He completely forgot his boots and sped into the Red Keep, running over the stones protruding from the sand and even running onto Dornish carpets, covering the expensive textiles with wet globs.

But the carpets ran thin and Naruto was running wet-footed on polished granite. Servants and handmaidens watched with horror as the prince rushed through the Grand Hall, splashing his feet against the smooth tiled surface. He froze in his step sliding slightly. His mother was running towards the opposite end of Keep. Her entourage of handmaidens were following close behind her. Naruto didn't know what was happening but charged off after her, forgetting that the incoming turn was a hard left.

His feet lost traction and he slipped. Naruto crashed into the tile floor, banging his head against the hard granite. Naruto groaned softly and felt a bit of blood trickle down the side of his head, but it was nothing. The boy disregarded the helpful hands from the servants and handmaidens and took off with amazing speed after his mother.

He rounded the corner and entered the Throne Room only to see Robert standing with a distraught look on his face and with Joffrey sitting on the floor. Blood coursed from his mouth and there seemed to be two little teeth laying at Joffrey's knees. Cersei was appalled by what she was seeing, but what made her sick to the stomach was the little feline fetus' lying next to Joffrey, still fresh and bloody. Robert glared at Joffrey then glared at Cersei.

"Naruto!" The King roared; his voice echoed throughout the Throne Room.

The boy in question jumped at his father's declaration and sped forward with a timid aura about him. Naruto walked slowly, trying his best to avoid his father's, his mother's and his own brother's gaze. Robert had his knuckles clenched and his face was a fiery inferno of vermilion. Cersei was just as angry but for some reason, Naruto could have sworn that it wasn't aimed at the perpetrator. Joff though, gave Naruto a pleading look, one that begged him not to say anything.

"Explain to me what Joffrey has done!" Robert shouted, sending shivers down Naruto's spine. "I want to know your side of the story!"

Naruto froze. His Baratheon blue eyes widened with fear. They trailed over to Joffrey and he immediately realized what his brother was begging him for. Naruto was suddenly grabbed by the strong hand of Robert Baratheon and forced to lock eyes. The two of them stared at each other for what seemed to be a lifetime. Naruto's heart pounded with fear, shutting his eyes to avoid the powerful gaze his father was boring into him. But with a sigh, he decided to spill the truth.

Joffrey's face dropped with fear as Robert trudged towards his eldest son. Naruto winced when the hits started coming. The impacts echoed through the Throne Room and Cersei's tears and sniffles could be heard behind him. Naruto was frozen in place and made sure not to face either of them. He couldn't face them. But when Naruto couldn't think it could get any worse, Robert turned to him with a glare equaling the ones he was giving Cersei and Joffrey.

"Get out, Naruto." Robert said sternly. "I don't want you entering this Throne Room until I tell you otherwise, and tell my stupid squire to come in and get me wine!"

Naruto hurried away like a spooked mouse. Joffrey was bruised and bleeding profusely, but his glare was the only thing he could manage to make out before he rushed from the Throne Room. Naruto stumbled, realizing that he'd gotten Joffrey's blood on his bare feet and slipped once more, crashing into a cloud of white.

"Hey, what's going-"

"Sorry, Uncle Jaime!" Naruto bowed in fear. "F-Father wants someone to bring him wine!"

Naruto sped off as quickly as possible. He didn't want any more glares; any more stares. All he wanted at this point, was to go to sleep already. This day was too much. But of course, things only got worse. He froze when he distinctly heard his mothers cries and screams.

"What have I done…?"

So this was my take on one of the scenes showcasing Joffrey's sadism that was mentioned in passing

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It's literally not that hard lol

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