EVERYONE MAKES PLANS PART 1
JAEHAERYS
The time had come for Jaehaerys Targaryen to reveal himself. It was time to take off the mask and take back the Iron Throne. His Uncle Viserys and Aunt Dany were making their moves. Viserys was now King of Volantis and Dany had married Khal Drogo and rules the city of Qarth. Jae gets out of bed and performs his morning oblations. After getting dressed he leaves his room and waits by his Uncle Eddard's door. "Jon what has you up so early?" Ned asks after opening the door to his room to find his son/nephew.
"After we break our fast, I need to speak with you." They walk to the main hall together. His uncle trying and failing at guessing what Jae wished to talk about. They sit at the table eating, talking, and laughing. Sansa asks Jae to sing a song. He smiles and fulfills her request. After eating Jae and Ned head to his solar to speak.
"The time has come uncle." Jae says starting. "In ten days, a raven will arrive from the capital. The Usurper is coming North. He will arrive three weeks after the raven."
"He wants to unite our houses. He will ask Sansa to be betrothed to Joffrey."
Jae shakes his head, "Not Joffrey...Tommen."
"Tommen? Why Tommen?"
"He's going to strip Joffrey of the crown and give it to Tommen. Joffrey is another mad king in the making." He pauses to drink some water, "We all need to go with him to King's Landing for the tourney."
"If that is the case, I will need to ask Jeor to allow Benjen to come and rule while we are away."
"So that you will not be shocked by this...I found a way to use blood magic to bring my father and mother back to life."
His Uncle goes through several facial expressions before he speaks. He pors himself some ale, "You can do that?"
"Aye I can."
"How?"
"I learned of the ritual from a book I found after I restored Valyria."
A tear slides down his uncle's cheek, "Um...can you bring my father and brother back to life as well?"
Jae lowers his head, "I'm sorry I cannot. Magic has rules. My mother died in child birth. I can use anyone's blood or life to restore her. My father was killed in battle by the Usurper. I must use his blood or life to restore my father."
EDDARD
After his nephew leaves Ned sits at his desk in utter shock. His sister alive again. And she would look the way she did before she died. It was too good to be true, but he had no doubts about his nephew's magical abilities. He saw him build a fleet of one thousand ships in a matter of minutes. He has seen him vanish in balls of fire and mounds of ice.
He smiled at the memories of his sister and looks forward to seeing her again. Later Ned and Jae speak with Sansa and Cat about the King's arrival. She is not pleased, "Is this necessary? This deception?" She looks at her cousin, "Why not reveal yourself when he arrives."
"I have my reasons, Sansa, Chief among them, there are other powers at play that are after me. The tourney is the key to everything."
She sighs, "Very well I shall play along."
His wife didn't like it either, but she trusts Ned and he trusts his nephew. As Jae predicted the raven arrives on the tenth day. Ned summons the castle staff to the courtyard with the family. "My friends...In three weeks the King will arrive. He wants to betroth my daughter Sansa to his son Tommen, the crown Prince. Let us give the King a proper Northern welcome."
A few days later Ned takes his sons hunting. Even Bran comes with them, Rickon remains behind at Winterfell. The head into the wolf's wood tracking deer. After three days they bag two deer, two days later a boar which Jae took down with an arrow to the eye. They stopped to camp for the second time, during the hunt. After the tents are set up Jae escorts Bran to a nearby tree to relieve himself.
As he is pissing Bran hears a strange whining sound. "Jon do you here that?"
He nods, "Aye I do." They walk towards the sound and find a dead stag next to a dead dire wolf. There is a litter of 9 dire wolf pups by the mother's corpse. "Fetch Lord Stark." They decide to keep the Direwolf pups.
Robb names his Grey Wind, Jae names his Ghost, because of its white fur and red eyes. Sansa names her wolf Lady, Arya's is Nymeria, Bran names his Summer and Rickon names his Shaggy Dog. Lord Stark decides to take one and names her Lya, the last one is for Benjen when he arrives.
BENJEN
Benjen is met by Winterfell guards to escort him home. He is looking forward to seeing his family again and meeting Robb's wife Talisa. When he arrives, the entire family is waiting for him in the courtyard, with their wolves. "Welcome home brother." Eddard says freeting Benjen with a hug.
"Its good to be back. Are those wolves?"
"Direwolves...we found them on the way home from the hunt."
One of the little pups brushed up against Benjen's foot whining. He ends down and picks it up. "Now you have one uncle." Arya says.
Benjen greets the rest of the family and heads to his room carrying the wolf. "I guess you need a name." He smiles, "How about Night's Watch." After getting settled Ben heads to the solar where his brother and nephew are waiting for him. It is Jon who tells him of his plans. He gets emotional when he hears that Jon will bring his sister back to life.
CERSEI - KING'S LANDING THREE WEEKS AGO
The raven had been sent and the on tomorrow the royal House would head North. After hearing that Prince Viserys was now king of Volantis and that Daenarys Targaryen had married Khal Drogo ruler of the Dothraki, she had come to a decision. Ser Barristan announces her, "Robert I need to speak with you."
"About what?"
She sits down, "Please allow me to say what I need to say."
"Speak."
She sighs, "You don't love me, do you?"
"Is this a trick question?"
"No I already know the answer. As a little girl I dreamed of marrying a Prince as all little girls do. My father was Hand of the King and friend to Aerys. I was to be Rhaegar's wife. Then Aerys went the way of the Dodo...He humiliated my father and broke our bethrothal. Then you, Lord Stark, Lord Arryn, and Lord Tully rebelled...
And we married. The night of our wedding you were drunk and called me Lyanna. We lost our first child and you were no comfort to me."
He gets up and walks to the balcony, "Is there a point to all this?"
"I want to be released from this marriage. Let me go. Find you a younger wife or not...I would not wish you on my worst enemy."
"Be careful woman."
"You gave me three children and I will always be grateful for that. But I want to be free to live my life."
"Is this because of the Masked Dragon?"
"Yes and no...Yes I know about Volantis, the Dothraki, and Baelish. Those are the incidents that pushed me to make my decision."
"I will give you my answer after we return from the North."
She gets up and walks over to him, then she kisses him on the cheek, "Let me go, please." The next day they leave with the King's Guard, ten Baratheon men, ten Lannister, servants, and tent builders. Cersei, Myrcella, and Tommen ride in a wheelhouse, while Joffrey rides his horse beside his father. They stop in the village of Brindlewood to camp. They stop at the stone tower house of Sow's Horn.
Within the first week of travel, they make it to crossroads inn. As they travel Robert surprises Cersei, by not inviting women in his tent or room, depending on where they stay. As they pass through the riverlands it gets colder. To keep warm Cersei had bought several fur cloaks. In the fourth week they reach Winterfell.
Cersei had seen drawings of Winterfell. They did the castle no justice, an unseen power emanated from the castle. It was much older than Casterly Rock and just as formidable. Woe to the fools who would lay siege to this castle. The wheelhouse finally stops and her door is opened by Ser Arys Oakheart of the King's guard.
She looks around the courtyard. The Northerners live up to their reputation of not showing off their wealth. The castle of the North are built for warmth, safety and strength, not to show off as they did south of Moat Cailin. She meets Lord Stark, his wife and children. Ned Stark's bastard had been legitimized and included in the introductions.
ROBERT
Part of him wanted to go see Lyanna's grave, but he changed his mind. His talk with Cersei made him think about her. It took a few days, but Robert realized that he did not really love Lyanna. She was the key to becoming family with Ned. So to Ned's solar they go, "You know why I came."
"I do."
"Your daughter, but I have named Tommen my heir instead of Joffrey."
"Why?"
He sighs, "Joffrey is arrogant, cruel...He can't follow me on the throne."
"And the Targaryens?"
Robert takes a drink, "I won't lie Ned...The Masked Dragon has many allies. His legend grows each day. The people of King's Landing love him. The bastard gave the poor food clothes and gold. They put up Targaryen banners and draw three headed Dragons on the walls of the city. In the East Viserys Targaryen has declared himself King of Volantis...His bitch of sister has married Khal Drogo of the Dothraki."
"Have you considered surrendering the throne and taking the black?"
"I will not run from that shit. Magic or no magic. I killed Rhaegar I can kill this masked Dragon. Will you stand with me my friend?"
"You know I will."
"Just like the old days. After the tourney we'll gather our forces and march into the Reach...All those who supported the Targaryens before will fall to the Hammer of Robert Baratheon!" That night a feast is held to honor the royal family. A few days later the Royal family and the Starks leave Winterfell for the Capital.
MELISSANDRE
For weeks she gazed into the flames for answers, but none came. Then she saw the tourney of King's Landing to celebrate the betrothal of Prince Tommen to Lady Sansa Stark. "This is it...He will be there." She says staring into the fire. It is early evening and soon dinner will be served. She leaves her room in search of Stannis and finds him on the ramparts with his son Steffon Baratheon, named after his father.
The boy is now two years old and the light of his father's life. "My Prince." Shireen is with them. The little girl rolls her eyes at Melisandre
"Lady Melisandre. What brings you up here?"
"I need to speak with you in private My Prince."
"Anything you have to say to my father, you say in front of me."
She looks at Stannis and he sighs, "Shireen take your brother."
"But father."
"Go."
She takes her brother by the hand and leads him away, "Do you know about the tourney?"
"Yes I do."
"You must go...The Masked Dragon will be there...And I believe he will win the tourney. When that happens, we can lay a trap for him."
"Are you sure?"
"I am and if we time it right we can arrive at the same time as your brother."
"Alright, I'll have Mathos make the arrangements." They time their departure to arrive in the Capital the same time as Robert. Stannis leaves by ship with his wife, daughter, and son. Melisandre and her guards are with them.
"The four of you will enter each contest of the tourney...I believe the Masked Dragon will enter all three contests as well."
STANNIS
He had decided to enter the melee and the joust of the tournament. As they sail pass Driftmark, the man in the crow's nest spots other ships sailing into blackwater bay. A ship of House Valeryon, ships from Dorne and the step stones. "They've come for the Masked Dragon." Melisandre says from his side.
"I suppose so. The Martells and the Valeryons never interact with the rest of Westeros, not since the rebellion." To sail from Dragonstone to King's Landing is a three, day trip. After docking and going ashore Stannis and his family are greeted by the Hand of the King Jon Arryn.
"Lord Stannis...I'd had not expected to see you."
"I came to speak with my brother and my daughter wanted to meet her cousins, Princess Myrcella and Prince Tommen."
After introductions are made Stannis and his family are settled inside the royal wing of the castle. "Brother!" Renly says, "I heard you were here, I came to see my niece and nephew."
"They are in the nursery with their mother come." After introducing Shireen and Steffon to their Uncle Renly takes Stannis and Melisandre to see Robert. "My King."
"Stannis...Brother...Why have you come?"
"My daughter wanted to meet her cousins and I needed to introduce you to the Lady Melisandre."
"Your Grace."
"You're a priest of R'hllor aren't you?"
"I am."
"I met another Priest...Thoros of Myr...Though I must say you are easier on the eyes."
"Robert." Stannis says warning him.
"Its alright My Lord...I came to help you capture the Masked Dragon."
Robert looks at Stannis who nods then back at Melisandre, "You who he is!"
"No my King, but I know he will be here...I will set a trap to capture him, but I and my guards need unlimited access to all parts of the Red Keep."
"You shall have it...Whatever you need."
"Thank you, my King."
SHIREEN
"Princess Myrcella...Prince Tommen, this is your cousin Princess Shireen of Dragonstone." Ser Barristan says escorting the children into the playroom.
"Wow you are pretty." Tommen says.
"So are you." They all laugh.
"I heard that you were scarred by Grey Scale." Myrcella says.
"I was, but then the Masked Dragon healed my face."
The door opens and in walks Arya and Bran with their Direwolves. "Are we ready?" Arya asks.
"Arya and Bran Stark this is my cousin Princess Shireen."
Arya curtsies, "An honor to meet you both."
"Those are weird looking dogs." Tommen says.
"They're not dogs, their Direwolves."
"Wow real live wolves...Why are they called Direwolves?"
"The Direwolf is the sigil of our House...Direwolves are five times bigger than regular wolves." Arya replies.
"We are going down to see the Dragon Skulls...Would you like to come?" Shireen asks. With Barristan guiding them they go down to where the Dragon Skulls are kept.
"You ever been down here before?" Arya asks.
"Oh yes. This is our second time." Myrcella replies.
"Lady Arya."
She looks at Shireen, "Pleae just call me Arya."
"Arya...do you fight?" She asks looking at the small sword and dagger on her hip.
"Aye I do...My brother Jon taught me."
"You ever killed anyone." Tommen sheepishly asks.
Arya laughs, "No...not yet anyway."
"My sister is very good and is the only one at Winterfell who can give our brother Jon a run for his money."
"Is Jon going to fight in the Tourney?" Shireen asks.
"Oh yes." The siblings reply at the same time.
They finally reach the underground room where the Dragon Skulls are kept. "Wow." Arya says.
"That one is the Skull of Meraxes and she was ridden by..."
"Queen Rhaenys." Arya says interrupting, with a smile. "I know all the Targaryen Dragons and who rode them."
"So it's true!" Joffrey says joining them, "Uncle Stannis bought his little monsters." He tries to touch Shireen's face, but she bats his hand away.
"Don't touch me."
"You little bitch!' Joffrey tries to slap Shireen, but Arya moves like lightning and catches his wrist. The wolves start growling as she twists his arm.
"Let him go, you Northern savage!" Ser Meryn says drawing his sword, but Barristan draws his sword.
"Ser Meryn stand down!"
"But!"
"Stand down!"
Barristan looks at Arya and nods. She smiles and twists harder, "Apologize to Princess Shireen."
"Let me go you bitch!"
"Apologize now!"
"I'm sorry! There I said it let me go."
"Promise that you will never do it again...Promise!"
"I...promise!"
She releases him and he runs off rubbing his sore arm. Ser Meryn follows. They all burst into laughter. "Thank you." Myrcella says, "Our brother is a bully."
Arya grunts, "And a coward."
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EVERYONE MAKES PLANS PART 2
THE TYRELLS
WILLAS
The Tyrells had received a message from the Masked Dragon to be at the tourney. So Willas had decided to start training to ride in the tourney. The last one he rode in cost him to break his leg. His family, especially his grandmother, father, mother and sister did not want him to compete. But Willas is not afraid and is confident that history will not repeat itself.
Alysane had fallen ill while they were getting ready to leave. Willas paces back and forth while the Maester examines her. "Here my Lady drink this. It will help."
"Well what is wrong with her."
"Nothing that won't rellieve itself in the next nine months."
Willas smiles, "Really!"
"Yes My Lord she is with child. She has the morning sickness. Drink that each night before going to bed and you will be fine."
"Can I still travel?"
"Oh yes."
"Perhaps we should stay home." Willas suggests.
"No...you have been looking foeward to this for months now...We are going."
He smiles kissing her on the lips. Soon news spreads through the castle of Alysane's pregnancy. Willas' father Mace holds an impromptu feast to celebrate. A few days later they leave for Old Town to sail around the coast to the Capital. Willas will take part in the joust, while Garlan the melee, Loras will participate in the melee and the joust.
HOUSE MARTELL
PRINCE DORAN
Like everyone else Prince Doran makes plans to travel to King's Landing. He was going for the tourney, he only wants to see justice done on the Uruper. With the exception of his daughter Arriane and the younger children everyone is going. "I think I shall enter the sword contest." Trystane says sitting at dinner with the family.
"I am for the joust." Ser Daemon Sand Prince Oberyn's squire says.
All the Sand Snakes with the exception of Tyene is entering the melee challenges, Tyene is too young. "Archery for me." Quentyn Martell says.
The next day they all leave aboard ship to sail for King's Landing. As they sail their ship is signaled by the Tyrell ship on Willas' orders. A message for his friend Prince Oberyn.
HOUSE LANNISTER
TYRION
His aunt is making all the travel arrangements. His betrothed Lady Lynesse Hightower had come to travel with Tyrion and his family. She has eight guards and five servants with her. Their wedding to take place after the tourney. Tyrion's nephews Sers Cleo and Lyonel will participate in the Joust. Lancel will fight in all three contests.
"My Lord, The Hound Sandor Clegane is here with his wife and children."
Tyrion leaves his solar to greet Clegane. Over the past few years Sandor had worked hard to rebuild House Clegane's reputation. With his wife Willamena, he has two children, his son Jorran and his daughter Tara Clegane. Jorran had just made his third name day and already stands at three and half feet tall.
"Lord Clegane...I welcome you and your family to the Rock."
"Lord Tyrion."
Two days later they leave by ship for King's Landing. They arrive two days after the King had returned. Tyrion and the Lannisters are greeted by Jon Arryn and the Queen to his surprise. "I need to speak with you in private."
"We will be staying at our mansion in the city. Will you be coming with us or shall we talk now?"
"I think I shall accompany you."
The Lannister Mansion is four blocks from the Red Keep. "I saw a Tyrell ship in the bay and a few Dornish ships."
"Everyone is coming to this thing. The reason I wanted to speak with you is, because Robert has agreed to free me from our marriage. I would like you to build me a castle and give me three million gold Dragons."
"I will give you five and put one of the mines in your name."
"Thank you."
THE TULLYS
EDMURE
For his sister's sake Edmure decided to stay at Riverrun, while his father and Uncle joined the King on his way to King's Landing. The King had stopped at Riverrun passing through the twins. Some of the Freys like Stephan, Walder, and a few others joined the large party on its way to King's Landing. "Tell me Ed did you stay to keep an eye on me or did you really not want to go?"
"I'm no fool Lysa. I am not that good at Jousting or swording. I wouldn't make it far, so I stayed home. It was good to see Cat again, was it not?"
"Yes it was."
"Come you will help me plan a feast and we'll invite a few people to Riverrun and have a good old time." A hundred people were invited to Riverrun. People who did not go to King's Landing for the Tourney. Five Freys were allowed to come and among them was Rosalin Frey whom Edmure fell deeply in love with. He invited her to sit at the head table. They talked on many subjects and danced as well.
THE BLACKFISH
Brynden Tully was on his way to mending things with his brother Hoster Tully. The two had grown apart after Brynden refused to marry a woman Hoster had chosen for him. This earned him the nickname Blackfish. When Hoster fell sick Byrnden came to see him. The Masked Dragon healed his brother and the two strove to be brothers again.
As he traveled with Robert and the Starks, Brynden makes his nephew Bran Stark his Squire and starts training him. He himself will enter the sword and joust contests. As they travel, Robert's company is joined by Lord Yohn Royce of the Vale. The tourney to be as large as one of Harrenhal over eighteen years ago.