Red Lion Amongst the Direwolves

Magi X Game of Thrones

Crossover

OC

Summary: Megara was a slave before Muu Alexius freed her. Since she is too young to join the troops, she stays behind and train hard to become a great warrior. Her dream is to become a part of Muu's Household. Life is peaceful until a failed experiment blast her away to another world. Eddard Stark found her and took her in. Let's see how the game turns out with a Fanalis joining the fray...

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Warning: OCs, grammar errors, typos

CHAPTER 11

It doesn't surprise Catelyn when Megara appear out of nowhere. If she didn't know any better, Catelyn would thought the girl literally fell from the sky. The horses are spooked by her sudden appearance. It took a few minutes for them to calm down. They are still on the Kingsroad but King's Landing is close. A couple more hours ride and she will reunite with Ned again. Sir Rodrik too seems to grow accustomed as well with Megara's speed. "My lady. Sir Rodrik" The child curtsey before them. "Lord Stark have been waiting for you two to come."

"How is my husband?" Catelyn ask her worriedly. King's Landing is like a pit of snakes... And worse of all, the Lannisters are there.

"He is well, my lady. Tired from work and anxious though. Sansa and Arya are well, from what I can see." That's right, Megara is here in secret. She can't afford to meet the girls. And the same goes to Catelyn. "I trust there were no trouble on the road?"

Ser Rodrik answered for her "Thank the gods no"

Megara nodded. "The city is full of spies. I lost track of how many of them but there are always eyes watching Lord Stark. I need to be very careful not to be seen from the windows. I can't tell if they are Varys' little birds or Lannisters. I did overheard some conversations. The gold cloaks are also expecting you, my lady. Somehow a man named Petyr Baelish have them in his pockets. The spider man Varys told him about your arrival. I have no idea how he found out."

Catelyn frowned at the new information. The Master of Whisperers have an extensive network of spies. She don't expect him to know this much. Either that or he dabbled in magic. And Petyr... Catelyn always knew that he will rise high... But to think he will turn to bribery... The dagger did belonged to him once. What does he know about the Lannisters? About her sweet Bran? The hired man didn't mention anyone except the prince. Just what kind of secrets await for her in the capital? Megara have her gift but Catelyn couldn't possibly demand her to know everything in King's Landing. King's Landing is filled with spies and they only have one on their side. "Thank you for telling us this Megara. You better go back and tell my husband. You cannot be seen with us. We'll see what Petyr wants."

Both Ser Rodrik and Megara shoot her concerned looks but Catelyn have made up her mind. She will uncover the whole truth. Petyr might be able to give her more clues. If not, she must stall him long enough for Megara and Ned to arrive. "Do you know how much they know Megara?"

"Mm... They know about the dagger. Lord Stark did show it to the King. They don't know how he got his hands on it of course." The child have a slight grin on her face before turning serious again. "I don't think he will link it to you. They don't know about Pete. They know that Bran have recovered. They certainly don't know why you come here. That's all I can hear before they walk away from the fake wall where I was hiding. Red Keep is so much bigger than one would think."

Catelyn nodded in approval. They know more than the Master of Coins and arguably the Master of Whispers. Catelyn like to keep it that way. Then she remember someone else. "The crown prince?"

"He stayed away from your daughters after the whole affair. He remains oblivious with everything. I don't think he knows that Bran is alive." Megara roll her eyes. "The Lannisters don't know you are coming. I'm not sure if the Queen knows what Joffrey has gotten himself into but I did hear something interesting just earlier today... It might prove that the Lannisters are not the ones who kill the previous Hand."

That stunts Catelyn. Sir Rodrik gaped openly at Megara. The child continues "Earlier today the king left the city for a little riding. Sir Barristan, a couple of Kingsguard and a dozen knights followed him. The queen use the time of his absence to- ahem- spend some quality time with her twin brother." Megara's face flushed from embarrassment. Even though Catelyn already knew, she is still disgusted at the Lannister twin. "Thankfully I can only hear them. Anyways, they talked about Jon Arryn. They don't know how much he knew. Most likely about their little affair. Since their heads are still intact on their shoulders, Jon didn't have the chance to tell Robert. What Jon Arryn knew or didn't know, died with him. Jaime Lannister said all those. They would surely find out how much Jon Arryn knew before killing him. This indicates that those two have little to do with the Hand's death. I left when Jaime Lannister left the room."

But Lysa's message... She is convinced that the Lannisters are behind her husband's assassination. There must be more in the story. Lysa might not know everything but she did live in King's Landing for years. Catelyn don't blame her from fleeing. Her husband was killed and their only son in danger. Catelyn must contact her sister for more information. But first, she must meet her husband first. "Thank you, Megara. Keep up the good work. Now run along now. You must see my husband fast."

The girl looks uncertain but nodded anyway. "Please be careful" She said to the both of them before dashing away. It's more like witnessing a red lightning though.

"Let us move on, Ser Rodrik" Catelyn nudge her horse. "Let's see what Petyr has to say."

...

True to what Megara have told them, men wearing black mails and gold cloaks are waiting for them. They greet them when they reach the back gate. Catelyn and Ser Rodrik are lead through the back alleys, walking down narrow dwindling paths until they arrive at their destination. A brothel. They are at the Street of Silk. The street is full of scantily clad women and lecherous men going in or out. Her temper flare when the City Watch open a door for her. Her? Stepping into a brothel?! Sadly they are outnumbered (Megara might be around but she can't interfere without being seen). She grudgingly follow them.

Petyr Baelish is expecting them. He is seated at a heavy wooden table, quill in his hand. A whore seated on each side. "Cat," he looked up from his ledger when she entered the office. "Go on. Upstairs," He ordered the women who swiftly get up.

"You little worm," Catelyn said heatedly. "You take me for a back alley sully! You can drag me to a-" She is cut short when a half naked woman entered the room. Petyr impatiently snapped his fingers at her, in which she hastily leave.

"I meant no disrespect," He looked contrite. "To you. Of all people."

"How dare you bring me here? Have you lost your mind?" Catelyn never expected that he would bring them to a brothel of all places. The gall of him!

"No one will come looking for you here. Isn't that what you wanted?" That is true... But not brothel. Never.

"How did you know I was coming to King's Landing?" Catelyn asked. Megara already told her but it's best to keep up appearances.

Petyr's eyes shifted to the side "A dear friend told me," He point to a direction. Catelyn turn to see Varys standing at the doorway.

"Lady Stark," He greeted her. If he is here then... The eunuch take her hands. "To see you again after so many years is a joy." Up close, Catelyn can smell his lilac perfume.

She withdraw her hands from his hold "Lord Varys... How did you know I was coming?"

"Knowledge is my trade, my lady." Varys hide his hands in his long sleeves. "My little birds are everywhere. Even in the North. They whisper to me. The strange stories." For a fleeting moment Catelyn fears that they found out about Megara but what the spider said next put an ease to her. "They don't tell me why you're here though." He lifted an eyebrow. Good. That means they don't know about the assassin. The dagger. She must be careful from here in order not to accidentally slip any information.

"A wife is allowed to yearn for her husband, and if a mother needs her daughters close, who can tell her no?"

Petyr laughed. "Oh, very good, my lady, but please don't expect me to believe that. I know you just too well. What were the Tully words again?"

Her throat went dry. "Family, Duty, Honor," she recited. Oh where is her husband? Did something happened to Megara?

"All of which you required to stay at Winterfell. No, my lady... Something has happened. This sudden trip of yours means urgency. In that case, let me help. Old friends should never hesitate to rely upon each other."

"I need to see my husband first," Catelyn said icily.

The men nodded. "You shall have it, my lady. We will get your husband for you. Although I highly doubt the Hand will be pleased."

So Petyr Baelish own a brothel... Megara hid in the corners, where the shadows hid her along with other miscellaneous items such as drapes. The Street of Silk is comprised of brothels. The smell of perfume and bodily fluids is very strong here. Moans is the music here and the sound of bodies slapping is the beat. Bawdy words can be heard from all corners. Lord Stark better prepare her a large meat serving for this. The lord is currently inside Littlefinger's brothel, where Lady Stark at. Megara feel a bit of satisfaction when Lord Stark manhandle Lord Baelish, under assumption that he brought him as an insult. Even though she have yet to be up close with him, Petyr Baelish have a slimy smell on him.

Lady Catelyn is telling her husband about what has happened at Winterfell. The assassination attempt on Bran's life. She did left out a lot of details such as they apprehended Pete alive. A clever move on her part. Then Lord Varys asks about the dagger. There was a pause. Then there is the sound of something being unsheathed. A dagger anyone?

"I have my ways," Lord Stark answers when Littlefinger asks where did he get it without the little birds know about it. Luckily they don't press. Littlefinger admit that the dagger once belonged to him but he lost it on a bet. Guess who he lost it to?

"The Imp. Tyrion Lannister."

Megara can only imagine what sort of faces the Stark couple (and Ser Rodrik) make at the moment. Littlefinger just lied to them. "The Imp must have bet on it again on the next tourney." He continue with his lying. "I suppose this dagger exchanges hands after so many bets. The king held so many tourneys. Or was lost or stolen. We will never truly know. My counsel is to forget all of this happened."

Lord Stark don't take it well. "Lord Baelish, I am a Stark of Winterfell. My son is almost killed, and Catelyn with him, but the gods are kind. If you truly believe I could forget that, you are as big as a fool now as when you took up sword against my brother."

"A fool I may be, Stark... yet I'm still here, while your brother has been moldering in his frozen grave for some 14 years now. If you are so eager to molder beside him, far be it for me to dissuade you, but I would rather not be included in the party, thank you very much."

"You would be the last man I would willingly include in any party, Lord Baelish."

Ooooh things are getting pretty heated. Figuratively of course.

"For my part, I always find you Starks a tiresome lot. I shall try to keep you alive for Catelyn's sake. A fool's task but I could never refuse your wife anything."

"Ned," Lady Catelyn speak up, "Petyr have promised to help us."

It's too bad she can't get any closer to this. Megara wish she could see what sort of expressions everyone have. This man, Petyr Baelish smells slimy but perhaps he can aid them... Not the most trustworthy person to work with but better than nothing she guessed.

...

Littlefinger and Varys prepare a manse for Lady Catelyn and Ser Rodrik during their stay in King's Landing. Spending any more time at a brothel will drive Lady Catelyn crazy. Everyone knows this. Good for her. Unfortunately since this mansion belong to Littlefinger or Varys, there will be spies there too. Megara took off after the meeting is over. She waits for Lord Eddard at Tower of Hand. There's always new places to explore in the Red Keep. Megara spend her time trying new routes in order to get herself more familiar with the castle. Eventually she found where they keep the dragon skulls. There are no dragons in her world (maybe in Dungeons) so it's a sight to behold. Fighting them will be interesting as well... If there are live ones here.

"Welcome back Lord Stark" She greet him when the man entered the office. "That was an interesting meeting," Megara said to him as he sit down. "He lied to you and Lady Catelyn. I wonder why? It appears they have history."

Lord Stark tiredly massages his temple. Megara shuts up. He must be feeling really tired. While he rests, Megara ponder about what they just find out. Littlefinger lied to them. He deliberately misled them. What is his purpose by doing so? Tyrion Lannister smells funky but Megara never seen him harming anyone. He never even talk to Bran! Dwarves carry so much stigma in Westeros like Fanalis to normal people. Maybe not exactly the same but that's the gist of it. Lord Stark mentioned that Littlefinger got into a fight against his brother. Maester Luwin once told her about it when they study Stark's lineage. Brandon Stark was Lady Catelyn's betroth but was killed by the order of the Mad King. As per tradition dictates, the sibling must step forward and marry in his place. That's how House Tully joined Robert's cause during the rebellion. The remaining Targaryens fled to Essos after the war. The children must be adults by now. Maybe that's what King Robert mean when he said a war is coming?

"Do you need a drink Milord?" Megara carefully ask. The heat in King's Landing is nothing to make fun of. The desert is worse but the smell of the city makes it unbearable. At least Lord Stark can restrain himself...

"No thank you"

"Yes, Milord"

No more exchange between them. Lord Eddard is currently thinking. Megara swinging her legs back and forth. Maybe she should go back to the basement... It is cool down there and the dragon skulls make a good hiding place. She also sleep there.

"Megara," Lord Eddard grab her attention. "What do you think about Baelish?"

"Frankly my lord, I don't trust that man. He smells... Unsettling." Megara admitted. "He lied to you as well. He must have a hidden agenda. Based on your conversations, Lady Catelyn knew Lord Baelish for years."

"Baelish was Lord Hoster's ward. He grew with my wife." Lord Eddard said to her. Lord Hoster..? Oh, Lady Catelyn's father. So she and Littlefinger are childhood friends? Wait... If Lady Catelyn supposed to marry Brandon Stark... And Baelish fought against Brandon... He have feelings to Lady Catelyn? If he still have feelings for her... Lord Eddard is his rival. What are the words? All is fair in love and war? This is getting more complicated... And here she thought Reim's high society is the most cutthroat of them all...

"I can't help you when it comes to politics, Milord" Megara suddenly said. Lord Eddard look up to her. "The most I can do is to eavesdrop and report to you. When it comes to push and shove, I ram. You know the ways of this world better than me. Whatever it is that you want me to do, I'll try my best to deliver it. Don't get me wrong. I am not pledging my undying loyalty to you. That goes to my brother."

Lord Eddard stare at her before smiling slightly. "Thank you."

He give Megara a platter of fruits and cheese for snack. Megara bid Lord Eddard farewell as he need to catch up with work. Munching strawberry on the way, Megara can only wonder what sort of things she'll hear in the near future... And hopefully don't stumble upon people having sex.

Red Keep is full of hidden passages. Some can only be used by children and some may lead to traps. Since she can't be seen in public, Megara use her time to explore the castle and spy on others.

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Have you seen the newest Magi chapter? The Dark Continent is huge! Westeros looks so small compared to it... That explains why it took so long for a Fanalis to reach the other side.

The Reim empire is based on the Ancient Rome. I am not that familiar with its history but Ancient Rome is quite complex.

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