"Pope Alexander smiled. He seemed more amused with the story than horrified. "The Baglioni are true believers," he said. "They believe in paradise. Such a great gift. How otherwise can a man bear this moral life? Unfortunately, such a belief also gives evil men the courage to commit great crimes in the name of good and God."

Mario Puzo, The Family


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Chapter 3

Arya Stark

The next morning after the feast, she thought it will be boring, but when she heard that Lord Jason…Oh! She means Jason is coming to Winterfell. Arya couldn't stop smiling in excitement. She never told everyone, but Jason Lannister the black lion is her hero. He wasn't like any of those stupid rumors deemed him as the villain, murderer or cold-hearted.

They're wrong about him. Every early in the morning, she would practice her sword fighting with a stick while daydreaming that she did the things he had done. She would pretend that she was a vigilante that fights for the common people.

How she imagine what he would be if he came to Winterfell. Arya often eavesdrops on everyone for a chance to hear about her hero.

She was glad that he didn't disappoint her.

Yet a frown appeared on her face.

Her father decided to become the King's Hand. Arya was seething in frustration at her needlework and notice her work is crooked. She never likes sewing or anything lady-like. Even Jason agreed with her that if she didn't like it then what's the point of doing what you hate; instead of love what you're good at. Worst comes to worst, Sansa is hoping to marry Prince Joffrey Baratheon to be his queen. They are a bunch of silly geese and they don't do anything fun.

Princess Myrcella is attending their sewing group.

Myrcella stitches are crooked, but Septa would never tell her that. Arya had gotten curious about Sansa whispering to Beth and Jeyne.

"What are you talking about?"

Sansa told Arya, "We were talking about the prince."

Jeyne continues, "Joffrey likes your sister. He told her she was very beautiful."

Beth signed dreamily, "He's going to marry her. Then Sansa will be the queen of all realms."

"Beth! You shouldn't make up stories. What did you think of Prince Joffrey, sister? He's very gallant, don't you think?"

"Jon said that he looks like a girl," Arya told them about her favorite brother's opinion and Jon's has never been wrong before. "And Jason never cares much about prince Joffrey."

"Speaking of the Black Lion, he does seem handsome." Beth sighs dreamily about that statement.

Ba-Bump!

Weird, she thought to herself that she felt her heart might stop for a minute there.

"Yes, but to be honest I'm afraid of him. They say he's a monster." Jeyne shivered about Jason. It made Arya furies about that.

"I'm surprised that nobody ever thought of arresting Lord Jason. Knights are Gallant and brave, but he seemed like a villain that he is." Sansa her childish thoughts that Jason is the Villain and Joffrey is the hero. Arya is furious at Sansa, "He's not that bad!"

"It's true," Princess Myrcella spoke out to them.

"What do you mean princess?" Beth questioned as they all looked at her.

"Jason is the kindest and thoughtful person that you'll be lucky to meet. He protected me when the Ironborns plot to kidnapped me. He deems to protect everyone else and doesn't care about his own life is threatened. He's like a protective big brother that I'm glad to have." Myrcella gave a bashful smile and shyly turned her head away from eyes looking at her.

"But princess," Sansa gasped, "Your true big brother is prince Joffrey."

"Tell that to Joffrey," Myrcella scoffs about her brother, "He has always been rude, cruel and bullies Tommen a lot. If it wasn't for Jason shielding Tommen, he would have been hurt badly by him."

Arya knew it! He is a hero!

Septa Mordane came, "What is going on here?" The girls stood quiet as Septa Mordane looked around, "Let's see Arya."

Arya just gave the old hag the sewing.

"Arya. Arya, this will not due." She hated it! The door opened at the outcome of her hero. It's from Jason!

"My apology, but might I steal Arya Stark? She did make a promise that I get a tour around Winterfell a bit." Jason mad a smooth lie.

"Not, lord Lannister," Septa Mordane scowled at Jason, "Lady Arya still needs to finish her work."

"Arya, would you like to leave. Cella can come too if she likes." Jason paid no mind to Septa Mordane.

Arya went to the door to leave. Princess Myrcella quickly followed her.

"Arya, where are you going? Princess, I must insist that you return to work." Septa Mordane protested. Arya turned and smile, "By you leave, and I have to tie a horseshoe on."

"Why how dare you…!"

Arya covers her laughter with her hand while Sansa, Beth, and Jeyne gasped in horror that she disrespected Mordane. Myrcella silently giggles at her cousin's words. Judging by the red face expression, Mordane is furious.

She secretly laughs at the shocked and surprised faces that are shown of them. Myrcella follows both Jason and her.

Jason truly rescued them from that old hag.

No doubt mother will be furious with them, but she does not care.

"I don't envy you for having that as Septa." Jason's voice snapped her out of the thoughts.

"You wouldn't believe this, but Sansa believes that Joffrey is her brave while you are a villain." Myrcella walked with him as he brings out his arm for her to hold.

"Oh," Just like that.

"Oh, what do you mean oh?" Arya demanded him to answer her. Isn't he angry that many people see him as a villain?

"What I mean is, Arya," Jason answered smoothly, "The thing is everyone, Arya, Cella, is that they say a lot of things, but know very little."

Arya understood. Many people like to assume that person based on stories and rumors instead of getting to know them.

"I believe this is yours?" They all stop and saw Nymeria on the leash. Arya ran to her and enjoy her licks on the cheeks.

"Hello, girl," Arya said to Nymeria. She unties the wolf, but lead a hand to let Nymeria sniffs Jason's hand first. A few minutes for Nymeria to sniff his hand then she started yapping in happiness to lick his faces.

"Nymeria!" Jason didn't smile, but his eyes showed that he enjoys her attention.

"Good girl," Jason rubbed the wolf's head. Myrcella is scared, but with a silent urging that he will be right by her side. Nymeria sniffs the princess's hand then lick it that results in her giggles.

"Well," Jason started as he petted the wolf, "And I thought Nemean Lion is the most mythical creature, but it seems that fate proves me wrong."

Arya wonders about his tone that sounded amused.

"Jason, should we look around?" Myrcella touch is arm which made another heartbeat sound.

She wonders if she is sick or something.

"Now Cella, remember that we are guests here. Perhaps, Arya here can give us the best tour?"

Arya looked at Jason. Yes! This could be the greatest day of her life to spend more time with him. Before, he could leave for Casterly Rock and her in Kingslanding.

"Yes, there should be a perfect view to see the courtyard."

They all follow Arya to see where the perfect place to watch from afar is.

Arya saw her favorite brother, Jon Snow. Jon is watching outside of the window with Ghost. She thought it was a brilliant name and she wished that she can show more pride in herself.

"Jon!" She announced her arrival

"Arya," Jon smiled as he ruffled her hair joyfully. Arya scowled playfully at him. Jon notices Jason and Myrcella which he formal bow to them.

"Lord Lannister, Princess Myrcella, good day." Jason raised his hand to stop his formality, "Please no formalities this is your home and we are nothing, but guests here."

"Of course," Jon said to them. Arya smiled happily and notice the princess is blushing red while looking at Jon.

"I take it that you skip the sewing lesson again?" Jon grinned at her.

She couldn't help but grin at this sight. "I could beat them easily." She declared while Jason snorted amusedly. And Myrcella giggles at this sight.

Her brother Bran is sword training with Prince Tommen. Every guard from both their households is cheering on both boys and she couldn't help, but laugh at this scene.

Bran had taken the upper hand against prince Tommen. Prince Tommen tried to hold off Bran striking his wooden sword as he can tell Bran is winning over the second prince until Ser Rodrick shouted.

"Enough!"

Both boys stopped as he announces it to end.

"Good job, Bran." Robb patted onto his little brother's shoulder, Bran of doing a good job. Ser Rodrick told Robb and Joffrey.

"My prince, Young lord Robb would you kindly like to go another round?"

'Gladly!" Robb smirked at the suggestion, but Joffrey doesn't share his pleasure.

"This is a children's game." Joffrey spat at the sparing.

"You are children!" Theon Greyjoy laughed as he shouted.

Prince Joffrey sneered at him.

"What do you want my prince?" Ser Rodrick said trying keeping the peace around here.

"I want to live steel."

"Out of the question."

The hound came and tried to make them do as the prince said, but Ser Rodrick refused again. It went to the point that he assaults his teachings and asked Robb about his age and he bragged about his first killed when he was younger then he was.

"Let's go Tommen," Joffrey ordered his brother and they left.

"Joffrey is a little shit, isn't he?" Jon had stated which Arya agreed. "Oh! My apologies," Jason cut him off, "It's fine. Joffrey is a disgrace to both of our families."

"It's true and mother just seems to make things worse." Myrcella jump into the conversation.

"Now, Arya time to return to your lessons." Arya groaned at that thought. Jon leads her to go to their father's solar. "The longer they notice your presence is gone. The harsher Lady Stark will be on you."

Arya ran ahead from Jon as she has to face her mother.

Jason called out to her, "Arya!"

She turned and looks at her hero.

"I thank you for the tour."

Arya smiled brightly at his words. She has never been showed gratitude before, but Jason gave his gratitude to her!

Arya the Horseface!

She ran down the hall in full energy. She doesn't mind that she will be a lecture by her mother, but for some reason, Jason Lannister gave the strength that she has never known before.


I hope you like Arya's thought about Jason Lannister. I decided that Myrcella is a little rebel against lady tradition when it comes to her half-brother Jason Lannister. In the next scene, Brandon fate is change thanks to the Black Lion and Jon Snow rescue him from the fall. Bring in comments and Reviews.

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