Things in italic - are flashbacks

Normal stuff like this - are just normal

"Stuff like this" - are the stuff they are saying

'Things like this' - are things that they are thinking

Familiarity

Lann stayed standing, looking from the high table to the servants surrounding him. He raised his cup. "I would like to give thanks to the people surrounding me, from the people i grew up with as a child, to the people who helped mold me to be the person I've become." Every person was looking at him, with genuine smiles upon their faces, and they continued to listen. "To my family who i love the most in this realm, and upon welcoming the Starks into that family." He turned to Rickard Stark who nodded at him in respect and to Benjen and Lyanna who smiled at him. "To my father and mother. To our mother who us siblings and father loved the most. She would be happy seeing this union of two houses to happen... specially to our mother, who had the most difficult time handling a hard headed child in the form of me. Probably whipping me into shape." He chuckled, along with the rest in the hall.

"And to the love Tywin had for Joanna. Growing up, i knew how it felt to receive love from them. I learned to give love by watching the blossoming love that they had for each other." He held Lyanna's hand, encouraging her to stand up beside him which she did. "Because of that, I swear to every person in all of Westeros that I would cherish my betrothed." They look at each other in the eye. "I vow to protect you, and your family like they are one of my own. For I will always be there for you." Lyanna gave Lann her first genuine smile within the lands of Casterly Rock and the future of the Lannister's could never be brighter. "Cheers to the Lannisters and Starks!" Lann lifted his cup in exclamation and everyone started cheering with him and the feast begins.

Tywin Lannister has never been this proud of his son. For taking the lead, and seeing the brighter side of his responsibilities. He thought that his son, truly represents their house and he could never be happier and grateful that Lann was to be the next Lord of Casterly Rock.

Lord Stark would cheer along but would watch his daughter's betrothed. He would never say this out loud, but he was glad that he accepted Tywin's offer. He might be a scheming milksop but he did cultivate his son well. The Baratheon boy would have been the safer choice since Ned knew the boy, but something tells me that Lann would have the greater wisdom, strength, and courage amongst every candidate to wed his daughter to.

The feast was successful, everybody had someone to interact specially Tyrion, he had so much fun talking to Benjen and Lyanna. Asking about the north and him sharing stories about the south and how it would be so much fun to have them. Lann has been listening to every story that Benjen has been telling Tyrion in the hopes of learning something about Lyanna. "Me and Lyanna would roam around the north, riding our horses" he said. Then he continued in a more timid manner. "And we— I was hoping that we could do that here too." Benjen and Tyrion looked up at Lann.

'She's a rider. Interesting' Lann thought

He ruffled his hair, "Of course, as long as there is someone riding with you. You are to be my good brother so that means you're family now." Lann flashed him a smile.

Tyrion bounced on his seat excitedly "oh, can i come? Can i please come, big brother? I want to show Benjen how well you and Jaime have taught me with riding the horse" he puffed his chest out in a cute manner, which Lann thought was very cute. He heard his betrothed chuckle beside him, probably having the same thoughts as his. Lann nodded, saying yes again. "But be careful, and always bring someone with you when you ride. You might get lost." Both boys were excited for the days to come, already planning what activity to do on each day.

Cersei asked Lyanna "who taught you how to ride?"

"I taught myself. I didn't want to be left out, then eventually I rode better than most of them." She replied.

"Thats good. Lann taught me, but I always thought that hard work accomplishes more. Thats what Lann always told me." Jaime nodded along her statement. "Its good for you to know, because one of our bonding times are riding around together and you are family now, so its good that there's finally another lady around here. So I'm not the only one bossing them around." All the boys groaned in reply but Cersei and Lyanna only laughed. "I'll teach you the ways." Cersei grinned at her.

She nodded eagerly, and Lyanna thought that being a Lannister was not bad at all. She was thinking that she would fit in, even though it was more like she hoped she would.

Lann looks around his family, new and the usual. 'This could work.'

After the meal he offered Lyanna a tour around the castle and she easily accepted. "Where do you want to go first?" He asked. "A walk around the gardens should be nice." She replied.

She looped her arm with his and started to walk out of the castle. "How are you taking in the south my lady?" She then went and pat his arm. "Please my lord, just call me Lyanna."

He nodded "Then please return the gesture and call me Lann." She grinned, "Well Lann, i honestly feel like this could be my home. Only if it was not hot and with snow all day, it would really be like Winterfell" Both of them chuckled. "Well you know what i think? The south is gonna like you just fine. I've talked to you and I like you well enough." Lyanna felt as if her heart just skipped a beat.

"Just don't come bossing me around like what Cersei does, just because she's got me wrapped around her finger does not mean I'll be her servant for a day cause she wants it so, doesn't mean I'll go with it. I already feel like I'm her favorite brother who follow her every whim." He sighed just like a boy would. "Looking at you, you'd be ready to boss me around, any time of the day. Cause if you do I'll be sure to throw you off the cliff dive." Lann lets go of Lyanna's arm and ran towards the rocky parts of the castle, then laughed at Lyanna. "I hope you know how to swim lady Lyanna!"

She tried to punch him before he let go but he was too fast and sadly, her arms was too short. So she ran after him, thinking that she was about to marry a child in a mans body. A very handsome mans body, but she felt like she would still like that. With her short legs she finally caught up to him and decided to punch him on the arm.

"Ow!" He rubbed his arm, but really it didn't hurt. It was more for the dramatic effect and he just laughed while she rolled her eyes and Lyanna thought that his laugh was so contagious that she gave in and laughed with him. If she was honest with herself, and if she would just agree with her mind she would admit that she adored his laugh.

He sat on the ground with his legs crossed, she pats the space beside him. "Sit beside me Lyanna." She sat beside him her legs bent with her arms placed above her knees so that her chin could rest above it. "It's so peaceful here. You could just think and relax in this spot"

"Yes it is, but if Cersei, Jaime, Tyrion, and I were here, don't expect the quiet. All you would see is destruction in the form of children and however shameful it is to say, I am part of it." He does that sad puppy looking face that made Lyanna release an unlady like snort, which made Lann smile at her affectionately. "This is where i usually go when i need my peace and quiet alone." He pointed towards the ocean "and thats where Jaime and Cersei lands when they annoy me. You know, you could be part of that too." He nudged her shoulder playfully.

"What about Tyrion and Benjen?" She said with a pout. "Are you mad woman?!" He exclaimed exaggeratedly, his hand placed above his heart and his mouth open also exaggerating his shocked expression. "They're our little cubs and wolf. But I'm okay with it if they were being naughty. I'll just pretend i didn't see the crime." They easily laughed at each others antics, and Lyanna thinks that she's never been this comfortable with a boy before, aside from his brothers and she couldn't wait for the coming days where she could spend her time with Lann and his family. Now she wished Ned and Brandon was here, so they could meet her betrothed. But like what her father always said, there must always be a Stark in Winterfell and thats why Bran stayed. Ned was in the Stormlands to visit his friend, but she was not sure when he would be coming to the west to meet the Lannisters.

Upon sharing their experiences, growing up in their respective houses and on one conversation did they only realize that their families had something close in common. That they both lost their mother at an early age, more so for Lyanna. Lann wrapped his arm around her because it was obvious that Lyanna is upset just by remembering her mother's death. He was too, but his mother always told him that certain lesson that he was about to share with Lyanna.

With one arm wrapped around her and the other gently caressed her arm in comfort. "My mother always told me that we lions should always be strong, thats why our words are 'Hear me Roar!', it's what us Lannisters and Starks have in common. Its our strength, our courage, and our loyalty which are one of the greatest qualities that both Lions and Wolves have in common. Like how your words are 'Winter is Coming' but to us Southern fuckers, everyday is winter in the North and our balls would drop frozen." She chuckled, with that adorable lift on her lips staying in place. She kept her eyes locked in his, she continued for him. "Like how 'The North Remembers' and 'A Lannister Always Pays His Debt' points out our great loyalty."

Both had that certain gleam in their eyes, "We'll Roar and Howl together" they state in unison. Moments later, Lyanna kissed Lann's cheek. "Thank you", "For what?" Lann asked. "Just thank you. I'm grateful that I am to be wed to a Lannister such as yourself."

"Well look at how lucky you are." He raised his eyebrows teasingly, and she laughs at his childishness. "I think my mind would change eventually." She replied playfully.

Then he squeezed her hand. "Don't change your mind."

"I won't." She squeezed back.

He grinned at her. "Lets get going" he looked around their surroundings and surprisingly, it was getting dark. "It's getting late. I should walk you to your quarters." He stood up, then offered his hand . She accepted it and they walk towards the castle silently enjoying the comfortable silence.

As they reached Lyanna's door, she thanked him again for a great time and he said that he felt the same way and he hoped that she had more days like these in the rock.

Once inside her chambers, Lyanna did her happy dance before jumping onto her bed in happiness. She has never been this excited for a boy before. At first she was mad at her father for offering her hand in marriage, at the age of ten and five, to another lord that she does not even know. Now she was grateful that her father betrothed her to Lann. He was the most charming, caring, and sharp Lannister amongst the bunch. Although childish, she thinks it is one of the perks that adds up to the great qualities that Lann has. He oozes of respect, because he offers that respect to those who deserves it and was also the leading type. Admirable to have on a man... but there were moons left upon their stay in the rock, and she would use it to know more about Lann.

Meanwhile, with Lann. He came inside his room with a big smile plastered on his face. 'Everything is going great' but then he notices an un-opened letter on his table with the Sun and Spear sigil. Forgetting that it stayed there before meeting the Starks.

With the letter now filled up all thoughts in his mind, he paced towards the table to open the letter. 'It must be from Elia' he shook his head, and chuckled. 'Still using your own house sigil.'

A/N:

I'm proud to say that this is the FIRST 2nd chapter I've ever written. Im excited and i hope you liked it. And I am also thankful for all the reviews, follows, and favorites that I received since publishing this story. I'm so grateful, thanks guys.

Waiting to know what you guys think!

I also forgot to inform you guys that the events here, all happened before harrenhal.