Before starting I want to say while I love ASOIAF and consider Martin a great writer, the way he skipped small details kind of irritate me. This chapter was done by the time I posted previous one and I spent last few days looking into distance between Lannisport and King's Landing. From various videos and sites, the journey varied from 1 week to 3 months. So I have taken some liberties. As Gold Road is likely to be in good condition and if Robert can reach winterfell in a month-
Distance between Casterly Rock to Deep Den- 1 week
Distance between Deep Den to King's Landing - 2 weeks.
For a professional, well trained and well equipped army it will take 6 weeks to reach King's Landing.
Also to all those people who have been sending me PMs about how much of 'shitty writer' I am or how I should delete this 'piece of junk'. Please Kindly SHUT UP. I already know my writing is below average. This my first fanfic, the liklihood of it turning out as masterpiece is nil. And English is not my first language. But atleast I have the courage to put my idea into words and post it on internet.Secondly I am indeed original writer and I am cross posting this from and Spacebattles. Also I don't actually mind criticism but could you please make it constructive and tell me my mistake specifically. In order to make chapters longer, I will now combine 2 or more parts togather.
I apologise for the Rant.
I woke up with a searing headache. I felt pain all over my body. My mouth was as dry as a desert.
"Water." I managed to croak out.
I heard someone shuffling near me as my head was lifted and I felt cool water run down my throat.
I took me a few minutes to gather my thoughts and get up.
I was lying in my tent, which was a good thing as it meant I had not been captured. I was also naked from waist up. My whole upper body was filled with bruises which explained all the pain I was feeling.
I was distracted from my thoughts by the sounds of someone entering the tent. It was Aubrey.
"It's good see you awake, my lord." Aubrey tells.
I raised an eyebrow at the earnest tone he used. I then proceeded to ask him, "What happened?"
"We won. Ser Duncan killed Daemon Blackfyre in a single combat. After that most of his army surrendered." He said.
"Bittersteel?" I asked about the man I was so close to killing.
"Once his men saw him fall down and you about to deliver a killing blow they immediately rushed at you. By the time we managed to get them of you, he was nowhere to be seen. " Aubrey answered.
Fuck. Really the man seemed to have an absurd amount of luck always managing to escape even after being caught.
"They also found your brother's body, my lord. He had a dagger stuck in his eyes."
"Leave." Was all I said.
I had known Tion would likely die. He had died in canon and the way he stupidly charged into battle ensured it.
I thought that the part of me that came into this world a few months ago would be happy and satisfied. I had given up on trying to redeem him the moment I left Casterly Rock. This part of me knew that Tion would never leave me be.
I expected the part of me that grew up with him and still remembered the times when he was sweet older brother to sad and distraught.
But instead I felt nothing. No happiness, no sadness, no satisfaction at all.
Which scared me to be honest.
I was unconscious for two days. And while I was down and with my brother dead there was a conflict on who would lead Westerlanders. Rogar Reyne had tried to take command but half of his men had died in mad dash with Tion.
So Lord Roland Lydden was the one to lead the men. And he had been more than happy to give it back to me once I got back on my feet.
We had lost around 800 men. Most died because I commanded them to fight. Because of me they will never return home. They will never see their families again.
The fact that I had sent them to death haunted me more than my brother's death. Which kind of made me feel better. It made me hope that I won't turn into a sociopath.
The 'new me' actually didn't get to know Tion. He was just a bully to me. The good memories were buried so deep that they might not exist any longer.
Apparently the reason Tion had charged headfirst into the battle was because he thought if he could push back enemy flank enough the Blackfyres would became even more desperate and fall into the trap.
Which worked in a way. At the cost of his life.
I walked towards the place where I knew King Aegon would be. After spending three days tending to our wounded and getting rest I had decided it was time to head back to Casterly Rock.
I stopped at a distance from where I could see King Aegon and Ser Duncan talking to man who was most likely Lyonel Baratheon.
After waiting for a few minutes I heard a booming laugh from Lord Baratheon ( I found out why he was called laughing storm) as he said loud enough for me to hear, "The answer is yes, your grace. House Baratheon would honored."
They talked for while more as Lord Lyonel's voice went back to normal.
Finally the Lord of Storm's End left the king but he stopped when he saw me.
He was as tall as Ser Rupert with definitely more muscle. He was a handsome man with midnight black hair and deep blue eyes which were staring at me.
"So you are the boy who went after Bittersteel, huh?" he asked inspecting me. "Must have taken some courage."
Then he got an angry look on his face as he said, "Did you know that the bastard was actually fighting me earlier but managed to escape before I could finish him. I should be furious at you for stealing my kill."
And now I was scared, Angry Baratheon are senseless. So I managed to say, " I did not succeed in killing him."
The man laughed causing the tension in my shoulder to disappear. " I wouldn't be so sure of that lad. From what I've heard you injured him badly. He would be lucky if he reaches Tyrosh alive."
" So I think you are here to talk to his grace?" He asked to which I nodded. "So go lad don't keep him waiting." He said leaving but not before slapping my back causing me to stumble.
I made my way to King and Ser Duncan.
Aegon Targaryen was a tall handsome man with purple eyes and shoulder length golden hair.
I kneeled before him.
"Your Grace." I said.
" Rise Ser Tytos." He signaled me to get up.
"You have my condolences about your brother, Ser. He died bravely and his sacrifice will be remembered." He said.
Well more like stupidly.
" Thank you, Your Grace." I replied.
" Its good to know at least House Lannister's future is in good hands. Ser Duncan here only had good things to say about you." I nodded at the mentioned.
I didn't think I made that good of an impression on him.
The King was quite understanding when I told him about the circumstances which caused me to engage. Apparently he had already confronted Lord Lydden who had answered all his queries.
He also informed me that he had sent a raven to my father telling him of my brother's untimely demise.
I spent a while talking to King. He was very friendly towards me. Telling me about some of his adventures.
He told me about second Blackfyre Rebellion, about how he and Ser Duncan had met my mother.
He told me about some of the reforms that he wanted to introduce.
When I told him how I meant to take Westerlands host back home, he was more than happy to let us go.
Before I left he patted my shoulder and said, "House Lannister has been loyal to House Targaryen for a long time. Should you ever need my help or advice, don't hesitate to ask young man."
So then it was time head back home.
The whole journey back to Casterly Rock was rather uncomfortable. Whenever he saw me,Rogar Reyne glared at me with hate filled eyes, such that it was clear to anyone who saw him, that he would rather have me dead than Tion.
In a way, I could understand, Tion was his best friend and his sister's husband. But that didn't mean I liked having him glare at me throughout the journey. The man knew that he couldn't harm me without serious repercussions now that I am the heir to Casterly Rock and as such, his future liege Lord.
When we reached Deep Den, I received a short and curt letter from my father which stated that all those of noble birth who died during the battle,would be honored at Casterly Rock. So I decided to travel ahead with several lords.
Most of those of noble births who died were only distantly related to the main branch of their respective families. The notable exceptions being Tion, Lord Sarsfield's nephew, Lord Jast's youngest brother and two of Rogar Reyne's cousins.
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I might not have mentioned it but Casterly Rock is huge and magnificent. It is hard to describe its majesty. The original ringfort was built right on the peak of the tallest mountain of Westeros by Casterlys. And since then Lannisters have carved the second largest castle in Westeros in the mountain. The tallest point of the castle is at least twenty one hundred feet high.
As I and the other Lords rode through The Lion's Mouth, the main entry to Casterly Rock, which is an enormous natural cavern reaching two hundred feet high, I noticed all the castle assembled to greet us. My father was standing in front with Ser Rupert by his side and his face not showing an ounce of emotion. My eyes immediately went to my wife who was standing near him wearing a simple but elegant grey gown. I got off my horse and walked towards Jeyne who gave me a little bow once I got near her.
"It's good to see you well, my lord." She said to me with a smile on her face. While I wanted to hug her, I knew it wouldn't be wise doing it in front of others. So I just took her hand in my hand and replied, "It's good to see you too, my lady."
Unfortunately, our tender moment was interrupted by a cry of grief. I turned and saw Ellyn in a simple black gown running towards Tion's body which had just entered the yard.
Tion's body was in the middle of a column of men. Guarded by a dozen Lannister soldiers. The silent sisters had done…
Whatever they do to preserve the body of deceased so that Tion could be buried in the Hall of Heroes with our ancestors.
She started shaking him and shouting at him 'to wake up'. When that didn't work, she started bawling over his dead body. Her brother went beside her in order to try to comfort her.
Seeing the normally arrogant and bitchy Ellyn like that almost made me pity her. At that moment I realized, she might have actually loved Tion.
Almost, because in the next moment, she shouted at Tion's dead body, "How could you make our child grow up without a father!"
I was momentarily shocked but then I remembered she had done the same thing in Canon. But a part of me doubted it was an act because it seemed too real
The way Jeyne tensed up beside me meant that this was news to her too. I looked towards my father, hoping to find some understanding.
Later, if anyone ever asked me about this day, I would say that the only good thing about it was seeing the normally implacable Gerold Lannister lose his composure, standing with wide eyes and an open mouth
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Another son dead. Another family member he would have to bury beside his parents, brother, niece and eldest son.
Gerold Lannister did not know what he had done to offend the gods that they punish him such by taking his loved ones away from him. He had now lost two of his sons fighting for Targaryens. Tion had died because Aegon 'Bloody' Targaryen wanted him to show his support of the crown.
Originally he had no desire to send men to fight the Blackfyres. Then letters started coming from King's Landing. Both from his cousin and the King. The King had often written about how nobles were doubting him, and about, how a show of support would mean a lot to him. Of course the Nobility doubted Aegon. The fool wants to take their power away from them, and give it to the smallfolk.
But in the end, he had relented and sent the men. The cost was one of his sons.
He was lucky at least, that Tytos survived. He had heard how the stupid boy had charged at Bittersteel. But a part of him was proud of Tytos.
But what mattered the most was the problem at hand.
"Is she telling the truth?" He asked the maester. After Ellyn had told that particular bit of information to half of Westerlands. The funerals had gone as planned. But no one missed the underlying tension. Which was why here he was here in his solar with Rupert and the Maester.
"She has come to me complaining about nausea, headaches and vomiting. At the time I thought it was because she was grieving. As you know she hasn't left her Chambers since she heard about Ser Tion's death. I had my doubts but I was not sure. " The Maester replied.
And the man didn't even think about sharing those doubts. Gerold thought angrily. But the man was right. Ever since hearing about Tion's death, the girl had only left her Chambers once. That was only for visiting Sept at Lannisport, the day news arrived.
"What about her moon's blood?" Rupert asked.
"You would be better asking her maids about that. Unless you can get one of them to spy on her, we can't be sure until she starts showing signs of a developing a bump, which usually occurs after six fortnights or so." The Maester grimaced.
Gerold signaled the man to leave as Rupert exploded, "She is lying. You should kick the bitch out." Gerold let his old friend rant for a bit, then.
When Rupert finally calmed down Gerold replied, "It is not that easy. I cannot kick her out like that. If there is even a small chance she is with a child we can't let her out of sight. You have to remember even today the Kyndalls call me a kinslayer. If something happens to Ellyn while she is with child the Reynes won't be the only ones rebelling." He sat in silent contemplation for a moment. "Have guards posted around her. I want to know what she eats, when she sleeps, and who she meets with. I want to know everything about her every action." This seemed to satisfy the Crakehall enough for him to calm down. " I also want you to convince Tytos to tour the Westerlands and meet the major Lords."
" Why?" Rupert asked with confusion evident on his face.
"If Ellyn is truly with a child, then it is unlikely that I will live to see my future grandchild reach adulthood. And there is no way I will let someone else other than a Lannister be the Regent. Tytos already has the support of Marbrands. Let the boy use his recent popularity to gain more support."
" I have a feeling that this isn't going to end well."
A/N:- So before you all shout at me hear me out.
As far as I know( which to be frank isn't much as i am neither a mother nor a doctor) women starts showing around in between 12 to 16 weeks. Tytos has been gone around for 12 weeks( less than 2 weeks of campaigning plus he left army behind at Deep den.) so if she is lying, she will be caught soon.
Secondly Tytos DIDN'T LOOK AT HER PROPERLY BECAUSE HE IS SURE SHE IS FAKING IT.
Also note she has only left her chambers once since hearing about Tion's death.
And I know dates and travelling time is not ideal. But it's the best I can do