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 12
Since Varys' and Littlefinger's spies are everywhere, Megara don't bother to accompany Lord Eddard seeing Lady Catelyn and Ser Rodrik off. The spies can be anyone really. It's not like her nose have the superpower to find out which one is whose spy. So really, it's so inconvenient. Lord Eddard understand her point when she talked to him last night. She did however, meet up with them outside the city, miles away from anyone's eyes but still within the Crownsland. This time Megara don't jump out of nowhere, instead waiting underneath a tree. "Milady," She curtsies when the horses pass the tree.
"Megara," Lady Catelyn stop her horse, followed by Ser Rodrik. "Please watch out for my husband and daughters." Her voice is filled with worry.
"Yes, Milady" Megara nodded. "May I ask what will you do now?"
"I'm going to Vale. It's time to meet my sister, Lord Arryn's widow. She surely know something about her husband's death. Afterward we will return to the North. We've been away from home for far too long." The boys will be glad to see her, it's been months.
Megara nodded once again. "Please be careful on the way." She remember that Vale is full of valleys and mountains. House Arryn is the ruling house there. With the passing of Lord Jon, his son Robin Arryn is the official lord now. Though his mother is the acting ruler. Maybe Megara will meet them at some point. Aside from that, Megara don't know much else about that region.
"Please watch out for yourself too, child." Lady Catelyn suddenly said. "I know that you are strong but that doesn't mean I won't ever worry for you."
A strange feeling bubbled up inside her but Megara keep it down. She bow deeply to Lady Catelyn. "May the Gods look after all of us."
Lady Catelyn solemnly nods at that.
Despite Lord Eddard's complains and efforts, the Hand Tourney went underway. The already crowded King's Landing have become even more... crowded. Lords, knights, sellswords and all kind of people have gathered to participate in the tourney. Megara don't even bother to spy on them. She must stay incognito remember? However since there are a lot of commoners present, she might be able to go out in the open after all.
The tourney reminded her greatly of the gladiator fights. Big Bro Muu will have a great time here. Megara can already picture him winning the tourney and celebrate his victory drinking with King Robert. The fat king drink like a fish. Sansa is very excited. This is the first tourney she ever attend in her life. Tourneys are described in the books as colourful and romantic. Gallant knights duelling a lady's favour, the display of chivalry, armours shining brightly, beautiful horses, and so on. Reim don't really have tourneys so it can count as Megara's first. It won't be so different in her opinion. Blood, dirt, sweat, soiled pants and occasionally entrails are always present in gladiator fights.
The tourney will start in a several days so Megara use the remaining time to aid Lord Eddard. While Lord Eddard is preoccupied with his meetings, Megara keep an eye on the sisters. Arya spend most of her times with Syrio Forrel these days. Megara was very surprised when Syrio Forrel look up to her hiding spot during one training session one day. He can sense her presence! Megara don't know how he did that but it becomes a reminder for her to be more careful. Since Syrio Forrel can sense her, Megara knew he can look out for Arya. She did followed him around a few times, just to make sure he's not in anyone's pocket. He's not. Syrio Forrel will either go to his quarters, go to a tavern (just for a drink) or train Arya.
Since Syrio Forrel is more or less trustworthy, Megara often linger longer around Sansa. Sansa is still sad over Lady. Septa Mordane tried to her cheer her up, even scolding her (which is like, never!) but to no avail. They spend most of their time sewing or walking around the garden. Sometimes they will make small talk with passing court ladies but that is all. They did make a trip to see the infamous Iron Throne. Septa Mordane marvels at the sight of it. It was then Sansa express her fears of only able to bear girls. Septa Mordane tried to comfort her but Sansa isn't having any of it. Poor Sansa. Megara wanted to tell her that girls are just as awesome as boys but the ways of this world is different. Boys get all the fun here. Not that her home is any better but Fanalis girl in Reim fare better because they can have a place in the military. Artemyra values girls more. They said even women can take part in Kou's military, albeit only nobles or magicians (magicians are always needed).
It did got her thinking. Megara don't really care about boys right now but she can definitely imagine fighting with her very own junior squad. Mother and children, kicking butts together. How awesome is that?
Sansa and Septa Mordane retire to their chambers. Megara make a detour to check how Lord Eddard is doing. She found him entering Grand Maester Pycelle's office. Megara settle herself behind the wall next to the shelves. The men talked, a servant brought drinks for both of them (Megara licked her dry lips at the sound of gulping), some more ramblings from Pycelle. Megara have never been this close to the old man so there's not much that she know about him.
"What can you tell me of his final illness?" Lord Eddard asks him. Ah, it's about Lord Arryn.
"He came to me one day asking for a certain book, as hale and healthy as ever, though it did seem to me that something was troubling him deeply. The next morning, he was twisted over in pain, too sick to rise from bed. Maester Colemon thought it was a chill on the stomach. The weather had been hot, and the Hand often iced his wine, which can upset his digestion. When Lord Jon continued to weaken, I went to him myself, but the gods did not grant me the power to save him."
"I have heard that you sent Maester Colemon away."
"I did, and I fear Lady Lysa will never forgive me for that. Maybe I was wrong, but at the time I thought it was for the best. Maester Colemon is young, and the young often times do not comprehend the frailty of an older body. He was purging Lord Arryn with wasting potions and pepper juice, and I feared he might killed him."
Megara know that eating too much salt will upset your stomach. This Maester Coleman must be trying to get Lord Arryn puke whatever it is (possibly) that cause his illness.
"Did Lord Arryn said anything to you during his final hour?"
"The Hand called out the name Robert several times, but wether he was asking for his son or for the king I could not say. Lady Lysa would not permit the boy to enter to enter the sickroom, in fear for he too to might be taken ill. The king did come, and he sat beside the bed for hours, talking and joking of times long past in hopes of raising Lord Arryn's spirit. His love was fierce to see."
"Was there nothing else? No final words?"
"When I saw that all hope had fled, I gave the Hand the milk of the poppy, so he should not suffer. Just before he closed his eyes for the last time, his whispered something to the king and his lady wife, a blessing for his son. 'The seed is strong' he said. At the end, his speech was too slurred to comprehend. Dead did not come until the next morning but Lord Jon was at peace after that. He never spoke again."
Lord Eddard express his suspicion to Grand Maester Pycelle. The death is too unnatural... Is it the first time Grand Maester Pycelle see a case like this? It could be poison... The old man admit that even the most unskilled maester know about poison or two but he never seen anything like it... None of Lord Arryn's symptoms match any poison he knows of. The previous Hand is loved by all.
'Not really' Megara mused. Someone wanted him dead. Maester Pycelle try to plant suspicion in Lord Eddard's head regarding Varys. Poison is the weapon for women, cravens and eunuch they said. Lord Eddard don't comment much at that. After asking about a certain book, Lord Eddard leave the office. Megara left the wall and head to Tower of Hand.
That evening, Eddard eat his dinner 'alone' in his office. In actuality, Megara is there too. The Hand have always ordered extra for his meals. The king once joked that he's going to be fat like him by the end of the year. What they don't know though, is that extra portion of Lord Eddard's meals goes to Megara. Lord Eddard is unable give her a decent place to stay at here in the castle, so he want to give her proper food. He don't want her to steal either.
So Megara sit on the table, munching on while Lord Eddard write on his desk. His forehead full of lines and jaw clenched. He must be troubled with his findings today. He informed her the moment she step into the office that Littlefinger have come to visit him earlier (Red Keep is so full of hidden paths she can't exactly use her speed). The whoremonger told Lord Eddard that there's at least 2 spies keeping tabs on him. A boy working for Varys and a guardsman for the Queen. What about his own spies then? Megara make a note to herself to stick close to Lord Eddard for the next few days, to figure out who works for who. Littlefinger informed him that Lord Arryn's squire is still in the city. Ser Hugh of Vale. Lord Eddard will send one of his men to fetch him tomorrow.
When Lord Eddard let out a sigh, Megara put down her fork and knife. "I'm all ears if you want to vent, milord."
Lord Eddard is silent for a moment before he put down his quill. He open and close his mouth, unsure what to say. Megara patiently waits. "...I don't know what to do with Arya."
Ah
"My wife is certain that King's Landing will shape her to be a lady but I'm afraid it will only made her more stubborn... Syrio Forrel teach her strange things. He made her chase cats, do you know that?" She knows but Megara don't say anything. "Earlier today she told me that she don't want marry."
"Really?"
"She didn't exactly say that... Arya- She told me it's Sansa who wants to marry and be a lady. She is interested to be a knight, a king's councillor, build castles and become High Septon."
All those things remind her of Lady Schehezarade, "I don't see why not. Women in my world can become many things."
There is a strange look on Lord Eddard's face, "I don't think you have ever told me about your home. Not after your... reveal."
Megara see an opportunity right there. She sniff the air to check for any eavesdroppers. When she found none, she grinned at Lord Eddard. "Do you mind a little story telling then? A little bedtime story certainly won't hurt."
Lord Eddard slowly nodded. Megara brought her chair to the front of his desk. "In the Reim empire..." She starts, "We have a figure who is a mage, warrior, king's councillor and priestess at the same time. Lady Scheherazade, the High Priestess, have served Reim for 200 years... She's a living legend."
Lord Eddard is startled, "200 years?!"
"She use magic to prolong her life. I don't know the details but she is one of the strongest mage in the world. Under her guidance, the Reim Empire grow to be the great nation it is today. If I am not wrong, Lady Scheherazade will turn 268 this year," Megara said with pride. "She prefer hands off approach these days. Sure, she will oversee everything but she let us learn by ourselves. Lady Scheherazade is still a mortal in the end. We need to be able to get back to our feet as soon as possible after her death. It's also thanks to her that my brother is able to form the Fanalis Corps." Megara smiled at the memory of her family. "You see, Fanalis don't really have that much prestige in Reim society. They see us as savages, not unlike how you see the Dothraki." Lord Eddard frowned at that. "We're just too battle hungry really. Anyways, Big Brother Muu is our leader. He's actually a part of the royal family. As soon as he have the leave to go, Big Bro don't waste any time to travel around the world. The ocean and dessert aren't able to hinder him from his purpose. Along the way, he freed Big Bro Lolo, Big Bro Razol, Big Sis Yaqut-" Megara start to list every single member of the Fanalis Corps. Lord Eddard patiently hear her out "...And that's all the adults in the corps. There are still other Fanalis children in Reim, as well as half Fanalis. We're too young to join though."
Then Megara grins, "You know what, Lord Eddard? You don't need to worry actually. Arya will definitely have suitors in the future. Someone who genuinely love her and accept the whole unladylike behaviours of her. I'm serious!" Megara exclaims when Lord Eddard shot her doubtful looks. "Granted, she can be very... difficult at times but some men found that particular quality enticing. Back home, female gladiators are fairly popular and there's this small group of men who are very coveted to Fanalis ladies. Now, imagine a bunch of grown up me with Arya's temperament."
"I find it rather hard to imagine," Lord Eddard frowned deeply.
"I know, I know. But a lot of these ladies have settled down now. You have no idea how determined these men in winning their hearts. You got to give it to them, they have balls made of diamond. Female gladiators make killing as their living and us Fanalis girls can crush your skull. With our thighs. Makes you wonder what kind of things we can do to manhood." Lord Eddard shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "Yet they are able to set aside their fear. These men recognise that us Fanalis can't never be your ol' trophy wives. They supports our decision to join the military, patiently raise the half Fanalis kids (who are still stronger than normal people) and risk their lives to please their wives in bed. My point is, if we can find a man who wholly accept us for who we are, there's someone out there that will fully accept Arya for who she is. So there is no need to make her kill her identity to become like Sansa."
Lord Eddard don't say anything back. Instead he looks like to be deep in thought. What she just said is a strange notion, alien to this world. It's not that Reim Empire is any better but in the end, the two worlds are vastly different.
"Do you have a little story for me, milord?" Megara ask him, gently snapping him out from his muse. "A little tidbits about the previous Hand?"
"Now that you asked," Lord Eddard sit straighter, "I found out today that some time before his death, Lord Arryn left the castle with Stannis Baratheon. He has been riding with him a lot. He also start reading this book around the same time," Lord Eddard pointed to a very thick tome titled 'The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms, With Descriptions of Many High Lords and Noble Ladies and Their Children, by Grand Maester Malleon. "Lord Arryn and Stannis went to visit a brothel once," He grimaced.
Megara have heard about Lord Arryn (stern, honourable and old) but not about Stannis Baratheon. She just know that he hold the position of Master of Ships and younger brother to the king. That makes him second in line to the throne. "What kind of person is Lord Stannis, milord?"
Lord Eddard don't hesitate with his description, "Stern, humourless, unforgiving, grim, strong sense of duty. The polar opposite of his brothers."
Interesting
"There is this one place that Lord Arryn visited with Lord Stannis. Other than the brothel. A smithy. I will go there tomorrow. Do you want to come?"
Megara shook her head, "Thank you milord but I have to refuse. The city is packed with so much people already. I don't want to take any chances of some noble see me. I'm sure the Street of Steel is busy thanks to the tourney." Lord Eddard frowned at the word 'tourney'. "I'll read the book for you in return Lord Eddard. Maester Luwin said I must keep learning the ways of Westeros. I might find something you've missed." It doesn't hurt to learn more about other houses either. You gotta know who's who in high society.
Lord Eddard nodded. "It's getting late. We should retire."
"Yes, Milord," Megara nodded. Lord Eddard looks very tired... Like Big Bro Muu when he have to deal with paperwork. Hey, her brother is awesome but paperwork is a special kind of battle. Not even Lady Scheherazade likes them.
Megara is about to leave the room when Lord Eddard stop her in her tracks with the following words, "Megara? Thank you... for being here."
The Fanalis girl stare at her guardian (that's the only word she can think of to describe their relationship now). He's not smiling but his eyes are genuine. "No, thank you milord... For letting me stay," Megara give him one last smile before climbing down the secret ladder.
I'm sorry for the long update... I'm so busy with college and there are health related issues I have to deal with.
Let's do some math shall we? Muu is Sinbad's age. He went to the Dark Continent when he's in his teen years, most likely around the time Sinbad conquer his first dungeon. If Muu went straight to search for other Fanalis after this, he must have spent at least 2 years to gather the amount of Fanalis in the Fanalis corps in present day. That means he have at least 15 years. Let's say he was able to gather 10 Fanalis in 5 years. All of them are old enough to marry and have children now. It is stated in the extras that there are half Fanalis, but they are too young to join the army. I figured these kids are the children of the first Fanalis Muu freed from slavery.
Ned is really glad that Megara is with him. He is truly alone in King's Landing. Sure, he have his daughters and household but he can't exactly confide his investigation to anyone. Megara is his only ally in King's Landing who knows and understand the situation.
Currently I have so many Magi crossovers ideas. Do you guys mind that at all? I can post it elsewhere if you're bored with me using this type of plot.
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