AN) The story continues ,Its game of thrones. Now that King Joffery is really : a retired pro wrestler, Grim Darkthorn and Game of thrones fan ,how will he rule? knowing what he does will it change things ?
2: The repairs , alliances and Cersie
(3 weeks after the Ned Stark's Trial)
When in the next council meeting Joffery made sure that Tyrion Lannister would be Master of Coin .
Cersie rolled her eyes ,shook her head and gulped some wine .Tyrion looked at Joffery like he sprouted two heads as debate ensued, chief of them was Tyrion , who wasn't too happy about the herculean task of pulling Kings Landing out of debt
.Joffery flat out told him "Come on Uncle aw gee , I know you're the smartest man in all the realm please we need you."
Tyrion stared at The boy King once again , because Joffery has never called Tyrion anything but Uncle or Imp ,ever . Had Joffery really began to respect him? Tyrion took a drink ,sighed , nodded acceptance and said .
"Now your grace if you will excuse me there is a sweet whore waiting for me and a bottle of arbor gold , he smirked at Cersie "sweet sister " and chuckled as he walked out .
Joffery then looked at those left with a serious stare ,looking at everyone eye to eye. He then made sure once again, that they understood what he wanted. They knew he wanted the wheelhouse available for Lord Stark ,Arya and Sansa for their trip home to Winterfell. They winced when he asked for plenty of gold two chests full as a matter of fact and many sell sword guards to make the Stark's journey home as safe as possible .Joffery did not back down and they all had accepted it earlier so they had no choice . Joffery was eager to be there to see them off.
Cersie looked horrified
"Your grace! You allow that northern savage to dirty our Wheelhouse? Joffery listen to me child , no King in the realm has ever sent his betrothed away to their home ,they always stayed here in Kings Landing. You are costing the realm too much in resources for this unwise idea of yours. No King ever has been so stupid! So immature and so unlike you. I want you seen by Qyburn soon as you can, my son are you turning to the mad King? No king ever ! no never! has been as foolish as you, No King ever"
Joffery didn't answer the Dowager Queen Mother at first ,he shook his head looked at the other two still in the room , Varys the Spider and Grand Maester Parcel .
"How about you two ? Any word from the 'peanut gallery' ?"
Varys looked to Grand Maester Parcel who was dumbfounded then the old man huffed ,stood up scowling and walked quicker than usual out of the room mumbling about mad kings. Varys smiled that smile and spoke softly
"Your grace you jape by calling us Peanut gallery?" Joffery smiled
"Yeah big guy you know it , lighten things up, new humor I guess ,now can you scram ? .Varys looked at him. " ,um beat it ?" Joffery/Grim realized his Yankee accent is confusing people. "oh ok leave us ,please." Varys bowed and said "Your grace" and walked out.
Joffery turned to his Queen mother, he felt like hell knowing SHE was his mother .Grim's own dear mom was never like this and he wondered how long he could handle this Cersie/mother . She sneered at Joffery/Grim , teeth clenched ready to say something mean as the lioness is quite a bitch. he also knew she was very dangerous . She said "You must be insane son ,that Northern savage you saved must have influenced you .My son you are his puppet in a pathetic mummers play ! Have I not taught you anything? As I asked earlier -Joffery exploded ,lost his cool slammed his fist on the table ,the table cracked ,here was a small impact crater where Joffery's fist landed! The sound carried through the halls .Joffery then calmly smiled and said "yeah yeah 'Momsy' and no Queen has ever used her twin brother to cuckold her King before either, Never ever! "
Cersie was shaking where she stood and her eyes got wide , her mouth opened like a fish out of water. She stormed out cursing while Joffery shook his head .He knew that he can't be the Dowager Queen Mother's little yes man and also figured Cersie would send a raven to Tywin his Grandpa. No matter, the boy king had a plan .
That night Joffery personally went to see off the Starks as planned. Despite how much damage the former Joffery had done to the Starks ,this Joffery loved them ,he was like a wrestling fan and they the champions .Joffery looks a little bit different .He was taller for one thing and his face had dimples when he smiled like Grim Darkthorn and he had Grim's baby blue eyes his Kerry Ann used to love, instead of deep green Lannister orbs. New Joffery had well defined muscles in his arms ,wide shoulders and his voice was a little less high pitched , more deep but adolescent cracks at times made him red- faced . he was built like a champion swimmer .One more thing at 15 he had a few zits.
He brought his personal guard Sandor Clegane with him to help make sure everyone was all ready to leave and safe . The process would be smooth .He inspected the 24 traveling sell sword guards .As Grim he had, in his early days of being a pro wrestler, helped set up the arena for the shows. He wanted the shows to entertain the fans , it was his life back then. He was known for always being helpful so this was natural for him. This was part of being a good king as far as Grim saw things .
Ned was brought to the wheelhouse carefully in a wheel chair. Joffery/ Grim lifted up Ned from the chair, super strength in action , and gently put Ned in the wheelhouse, everyone looked at Joffery amazed at this feat of strength .Arya leapt in worried look on her face .
Ned" It's shocking your grace. That was daring and unnecessary what if you had dropped me? I see your very strong. Before I could say 'Jack Robinson ' I am in the wheel house and safe. It just took me a second to realize ,tell me how in the 7 hells did you do this?"
Joffery" Gee Ned , you know I am sure you wouldn't believe me but don't worry, that Lord Stark , is what ravens are for "
Joffery winked at the Lord of Winterfell.
Ned "Arya , Joffery's intention wasn't to hurt me .You witness that strength along with all here our King has changed don't you think ?"
Arya had a murderous look flashing at Joffery/Grim. Sansa waited and watched as Joffery proceeded to load their luggage, make sure the guards were well paid and she heard him say
"look guys I trust you ,but you get the other half when my betrothed and her family are safely back at Winterfell."
Joffery walked to the door then took out his favorite sword and called Arya
"Hey kiddo this is for you.",( Joffery smiled that wide, dimpled smile ,physical shades of the old Grim Darkthorn) and handed it to her.
"Now you have two swords! I know about needle . Jon Snow told you to be careful, and I too will say 'make sure you ah , stick- em with the pointy end' This sword is Valerian Steel you name it yourself look at the pommel 'kiddo ' see it's a wolf."
Arya was surprised that Joffery knew about Jon and her , how could he ? Maybe he is a green seer like Old Nan talked about? She no longer looked hateful she had no facial expression at all .Sansa rolled her eyes and giggled as Ned chuckled .Arya held the sword looking at the blade turning it this way and that,, hiding the fact she was mystified and impressed as best as she could. Joffery chuckled and said
" Hey you, remember that you will be my good sister in a couple of years and ,well gee Arya I want you at our wedding."
Arya just looked at him ,looked at Ned, the 'quiet wolf' nodded and smiled at her and she then looked at the sword she gave an obligatory thank you and sat back in the cushioned seat.
Joffery took Sansa by the hand and they walked a little ways away. Joffery pulled Sansa close and bowed so that forehead to forehead they could look eye to eye .Tears rolled down Joffery's face as he said
"Aw shucks ,Sansa a guy like me never deserved someone like you ,your my she -wolf ,your my pretty winter rose you-"-Sansa interrupted took his face and kissed him and they kissed with a passionate fire that would start a forest blaze if such a thing could happen. They French kissed and hugged until the Hound walked over and cleared his throat loudly. So Joffery stepped back as Sansa giggled and winked at the Hound who rolled his eyes .They got back to the wheelhouse. Joffery helped his she- wolf in and said
"farewell till we meet again my winter rose"
Joffery got on his Horse and said
"hey 'Sandy ' let's go get us a beer ,I'm buyin"
The Hound winced he had never been called 'Sandy ' before but it was better than being called 'dog' .Sandor Clegane wondered if Joffery had lost his mind but also remembered he didn't give a shit about the Royals they are all privileged cunts in his opinion. "Beer and chicken ?"
Joffery smiled "Heck yeah I like that idea. I am starved .Look I haven't forgotten you're the Hound I get it , but as King I like to give people nick names .Sandy you can call me whatever you like just don't call me late for supper "
Joffery laughed at his own joke while The Hound just huffed as they headed to the nearest pub.
Joffery finally got back late , leaped on his bed eyes heavy ,craving sleep, satisfied that he saved his future father and family . he knew there was much more to fix and that would come to pass but now he was too sleep depraved to worry. Joffery began the slow process of building trust with his future sister in law and on a larger scale , hopefully, would end the war and saved the realm ."Grim buddy boy you did good." Soon he drifted off to 'ride the dream weaver train' .Dreams of wrestling rings and sweet Sansa danced in his head .
Joffery began to slowly build trust with his own siblings. He had been a horrible cruel brother and only Myrcella would stand up to the old Joffery. She would ball her fists, stand straight and refuse to back down. The old Joffery would lose interest and walk away smirk on his self centered face to torment someone else, literally. The Grim/Joffery so wanted things to change . One of The Boy Kings super powers, along with invulnerability, super strength, super healing and regenerative ability, ability to heal others was being a living weapon a master of every martial art known to man plus years of pro wrestling wisdom .His idea was to meet with Tommen and Myrcella to begin training them in meditation and self defense. They met at the Heart Tree to begin their lessons in Brazilian Jujitsu, Korean Tai Kwon Do and professional wrestling. Beginning with meditation. He showed them a good way to sit and explained how to empty their minds and concentrate on one thing. He showed them breathing exercises ,answered questions and made them laugh. Grim remembered how he loved his fans and many were young people so this was for him amazing. His sincere joy was easy to see . After a time Myrcella and Tommen learned that mediation helped them deal better with stress around them in the snake pit that was King's Landing .As for the basics Myrcella turned out to be a quick learner in all three classes. She loved sparring with her brother the King when it came to professional wrestling. The great potential he saw in his sister thrilled Joffery .
In his old life, as Grim he would have introduced her to The Fabulous Moolah knowing wrestling legendary lady heel would take her under her wing and make a champion out of the young 'lioness'. Myrcella had the looks and the charisma to be a fan favorite in the business he missed.
Tommen was eager to learn but seeing Joffery kill Little Finger made him more frightened of Joffery . Tommen took a lot of convincing, reassuring and gentle tear eyed apologies .Then Joffery was only too happy to agree to sweet cakes and permission to bring Tommen's favorite cat Sir Pounce before he would agree to come along. Sir Pounce actually watched them train as if he knew what they were doing. Joffery called Tommen 'little buddy' he loved his brother, he was a good kid but seemed to have some kind of learning disorder ,yet he was in his own way very bright. Tai Kwon Do was something he actually seemed to try the hardest to learn .He would have to lose weight .The patience Joffery had while teaching him was something so unusual, Myrcella wondered where was Joffery and who was this kind doppelganger who replaced him?
Joffery visited his Uncle Tyrion often , learning for example how his uncle put underground plumbing in Casterly Rock . One day Joffery Invited his brilliant Uncle to watch him train his siblings at the Heart Tree. Tyrion showed the class how well he could tumble as a dwarf but also made sure they would learn how too. Joffery was glad for the input. In a few moons as they liked to call months in this world ,the 3 began to train in the tilt yard.
Building ,repairing relationships and forming alliances was vital to Joffery's reign now. This was what he would share with anyone who as asking . What Joffery kept to himself was the reason for uniting the realm, aside from a that being a good thing to do in principle to admit that it was also to to be ready for the long winter and that creep the Night King and his undead horde would make people really question his sanity.
Joffery explained to Sansa in his letters to her how the training got started and how it progressed.
Sansa giggled and sighed as he began his letter to her with "To my beloved lady wolf who has my heart"
~Oh boy oh boy ! I have read dozens of your stories about a game of thrones , crossovers, SI's and regular fan fictions .I love em all .Ok followers ,
Recommended author among so many ,DizzyDG! DizzyDG has a heart for characters ,her stories made me cry and cheer.
Recommended story among so many :High Plains Robert by High Plains Drifter man oh man one cool SI story.
Yeah New Joffery is a super hero no doubt about it. He a temper but also a good heart. he has good ideas . Next up Ravens and reflections. Letters like the last sentence :)
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