Davos Seaworth watched as two guards carried away Maester Cressen, the poor old man. He was the maester for House Baratheon when Stannis, Renly, and Robert were still children. The man didn't deserve to die. Davos knew that Melisandre should of burn with her gods for what just happened, but she was the Queen's favorite. And by Queen, he didn't mean Cersei Lannister. He meant Selyse Baratheon, Stannis' wife and true Queen of Westeros. It was awhile since Eddard Stark escaped, so long that it was actually Joffrey's name day.

"Your Grace, if you cannot join with Renly, at least join with Robb Stark. His father entrusted you with the news of Joffrey's actual bloodline. And he fights the Lannisters with the North and Riverlands under him, along with a large group of pirates" said Davos.

"While you right about Stark's cause Ser Davos" started Stannis "I can not join with him just yet. Matthos, read the letter"

"By the gesture of the Lord of the North, Robb Stark of Winterfell, that he wishes to seek out that Stannis Baratheon and Renly Baratheon put aside there differences and join with us to overcome the Lannisters. A great Darkness is coming to Westeros, and we need to stand together. Signed Orion the Silver Watcher" read Matthos, Davo's son.

"Robb Stark doesn't care who sits the Iron Throne" said Stannis "All he cares about is beating the Lannisters"

"And having his father safely returned" said Davos "And he is right. Stand together and the threat ends. Bicker like children and we all die"

"Ser Davos" started Melisandre "Do you think that King Stannis will cooperate with people who want what is rightfully his? All those who stand in his Grace's way will fall"

"Like Maester Cressen?" said Davos "I do not believe in your god or what he does, but I believe everyone has the right to choose their god or gods"

"Enough Onion Knight" said Selyse "The Lord of Light will prevail in the end. And he will swallow you and everyone who stands in his in his fires"

"Stop with your threats woman" said Stannis.

"As your Grace commands" said Selyse.

"Now what of Ned Stark? Has there been any word about him?" asked Stannis.

"So far Ned Stark is nowhere to be seen, or the ones who attacked Joffrey" said Davos.

"I am curious about these people" said Melisandre.

"What about them? There probably just Northmen that wanted to save their Lord" said Selyse.

"No, these are not just mere people. I sensed a powerful presence ever since the day Ned Stark escaped. And it has gotten stronger and wild, and my flames can't make any word of it, except one thing" said Melisandre.

"And that is?" asked Stannis.

"A giant lion"

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Sansa and Puddleglum the Marsh-Wiggle strolled through the hallways as they made their way to the Queen's room. Sansa was invited to break her fast with the Queen and her children, so she brought Puddleglum along. Ever since the Marsh-Wiggle came, all he did was stay in Sansa's chambers and hid when the maids came by. The reason for it was because the Marsh-Wiggle just didn't want to associate with the people of King's Landing. And Sansa couldn't blame him. But she was to meet the Queen and she wanted someone to talk to beside the cruel Queen, and the Marsh-Wiggle would keep her safe. He did a good job of it. When Ser Meryn hit her one time on the demands of Joffrey, Puddleglum simply slipped out of the room in the dead of night and the next morning Ser Meryn walked with a limp. Puddleglum wasn't violent, but he didn't believe in the violence of women and he was sneaky and strong enough to attack a man in his sleep before he knew he was there. Only Sansa ever saw him. That changed now as he and Sansa walked to the Queen's room. Puddleglum didn't like the stares he was receiving, even through his webbed hands or odd clothing.

"I don't like this" he said.

"Well neither do I" said Sansa.

"Forgive me Lady Stark, it isn't my place to complain"

"Just don't say anything to upset the Queen"

"...I've faced worst than her"

"I doubt that"

"Don't doubt what you don't know Lady Stark" said Puddleglum as he and Sansa arrived at the Queen's door. Two men in Lannister armor were guarding it.

"Lady Stark you may enter, you stay outside" said the guard on the right.

"I do believe I should accompany the Lady inside. If the Queen dismisses me, I shall leave" said Puddleglum.

"...Alright"

The two guards then moved out of the way, one pulling the door open. Sansa and Puddleglum entered and found Cersei with Tommen and Myrcella at a table with an extra chair next to Myrcella.

"Sansa, welcome. Come, have some-"

Cersei stopped when she saw Puddleglum. Her face became a mix of confusion and disgust.

"And you are?"

"Puddleglum, Varys' friend" said Puddleglum as he took his hat off and bowed.

"Oh what's wrong with your hands?" asked Myrcella.

"Oh just a bit of an after effect of a sickness I had"

"Does it hurt?" asked Myrcella.

"No, I'm used to it" lied Puddleglum.

"I'm sorry, but we only have enough chairs for four" said Cersei.

"That's okay your Grace, I'll stand" said Puddleglum with a smile.

"So what kind of a name is Puddleglum?" asked Tommen.

"You might blame my personality for that" said Puddleglum as he pulled a chair for Sansa

"Your too much of a depress frog, if you asked me" whispered Sansa.

"It's called being cautious and I have reason to be cautious. An army might arrive and enslave us. A storm might arrive and destroy all of the ships. A dragon might come to life and burn the city"

Tommen and Myrcella laughed as Cersei silently seethed. Soon the entire meal was spent with Puddleglum talking with the children. Sansa and Cersei stayed silent the entire time. As they were eating, Ser Meryn walked in, limping as he walked.

"Your Grace, King Joffrey asks that Lady Sansa, Prince Tommen, and Princess Myrcella attend to the tournament in Joffrey's honor"

"Go, I have so a Small Council meeting to attend to" said Cersei as she got up and walked away.

"Come on" said Ser Meryn. The four followed the knight as he limped away.

"Are you okay?" whispered Puddleglum as they walked away.

"No"

"It will be okay, it won't be all that bad"

.

How he was wrong. The tournament was nothing but the Hound killing people and a drunk almost dying, though that was put to an end when Sansa saved his life.

"What the fucks wrong with your hands?"

Puddleglum turned and saw the Hound standing next to him. Puddleglum was a half-inch taller than the Hound, but he was still tall to the Marsh-Wiggle.

"A result of a past sickness" said Puddleglum.

"You've ever killed a man before"

"Can't say I have" said Puddleglum. He was telling the truth. During his journey with Pole and Scrubb, the only death he faced was the Lady of the Green Kettle, and she was killed by Prince Rillian.

"No one?"

"No one"

"Your not a real man than" said the Hound as he took a swallow of his cup.

"...No I'm not"

"Beloved Nephew"

Everyone turned to the speaker.

Tyrion Lannister was walking towards Joffrey as Bronn, Boba, Shagga, Timmet, Chella, Girorn, Ser Lorren, and the mix of Lannister men, Hill Tribesmen, and Trandoshan fighters followed. Many people said things as Tyrion approached, moving out of the way when a Tribesmen flashed an axe or a Trandoshan flashed his teeth.

"The fuck are those?" asked the Hound, obviously meaning the Trandoshans.

"Not our enemies if their here with this Lord" said Puddleglum, who put a hand on Lady Sansa's shoulder, sensing her discomfort of the creatures.

"We looked for you on the battlefield" said Tyrion as he got in front of Joffrey "And you were no where to be found"

"I've...been here ruling the Kingdom" said Joffrey.

"And what a fine job you've done" said Tyrion before turning towards Tommen and Myrcella "Look at you"

He then moved in and kissed Myrcella on the cheek "More beautiful than ever, and you" he said to Tommen "Your going to be bigger than the Hound, but much better looking"

Boba enjoyed a quick laugh before the Hound turned towards him and Bronn.

"This one doesn't like me" said Tyrion as he pointed to the Hound.

"Can't imagine why" said Bronn.

"I can" said Boba.

"Lord Tyrion" said Girorn, causing some people to fidget back away from his lizardly voice "We have some business to attend to, and I would like to sort things through"

"Oh course Girorn" said Tyrion.

"We heard you were dead" said Joffrey.

"I'm glad your not dead" said Myrcella.

"Me too dear. Death is so boring. Specially now with so much excitement in the world" said Tyrion as he turned to Sansa "My Lady I'm sorry for about your father's disappearance, such a lost"

"Her lost?" started Joffrey "Her father was a confessed traitor"

"But still her father. Surly with your father dead you can sympathize" said Tyrion.

"...My father was a traitor, so are my brother and mother. I am loyal to my beloved Joffrey" said Sansa.

"Of course you are" said Tyrion as he took a drink before noticing Puddleglum "And you are?"

"Puddleglum"

"A friend of the Spider's" said the Hound.

"Your hands..."

"A sickness my Lord"

Tyrion looked over to Boba, knowing that this was no sickness and Puddleglum wasn't human.

"Well I hope you do well in King's Landing" said Tyrion "How's your leg nephew?"

"...Better" said Joffrey.

"I wish I could of prevent it" said Tyrion, though only Bronn and Boba caught the sarcasm.

"Your presence wouldn't of been a difference" said Ser Meryn.

"Watch your tongue" said Boba.

"Don't make threats to me Sellsword"

Before more could be said, Boba pulled out his blaster and shot Ser Meryn in the leg, the one Puddleglum stabbed before. He fell as many backed away.

"I'm Boba Fett to you" said Boba before he kicked Ser Meryn in the stomach. No one moved in to help him.

"Nice Boba" said Tyrion "Well enjoy your Name Day your Grace. I wish I could stay and celebrate, but their is work to be done" said Tyrion as he walked away, his entourage following.

"What worked?" asked Joffrey "Why are you here?"

But he got no answer as Tyrion simply walked away.

"Charming fellows" said Puddleglum.

"Vicious is more like it" said the Hound, watching as Ser Meryn tried to get up