AN) Pro wrestling fans reading this crazy story I do hope you like , you will see its formation beginning. I am a southern hippie and my wife of 35 years taught me romance, I am digging that scene in it as I write this story. I see many of the Fan Fiction and Archive of Our Own stories have good ships. Like Robb Stark and Dany, Roslyn Frey, and Robb Stark. Jonerys -those two go together like peanut butter and jelly, heck, even Tyrion and Sansa in my other story. Some cringe at this story because of Sansa and Joffery but read the first chapter and that should help to see THIS Joffery is not That Joffery anymore.
_King's Landing_
There was a second area that was cleared so the Tilt Yard could function as tourney jousting and place for people to train in melee fighting. The second Tilt Yard was called WWA(Westeros Wrestling Alliance ) Stadium. It looked like a high school football field, long wooden seats on all 4 sides were built for people to see all the action. A building like a barn called The Power Room was built for wrestlers to change clothes, lift weights, a place for the wrestling ring to be out of the weather when not in use. This place on the north side of the stadium was the main place to plan events. On the south side was another wooden structure that had servants selling ale, iced tea, popcorn, peanuts, and sausage sandwiches. This 'snack shack" as King Joffery called it would be popular so intermission would last a while.
There in the Power Room Myrcella in King Joffery's place held training practices for the upcoming very first WWA show. She focused on 5 types of skills for everyone, shoot fighting skills of holds counter-holds, brawling, high flying, martial arts hardcore specialty match participation. Myrcella taught the idea of wrestling as a violent dance to entertain, feuds, stables and the importance of not really hurting each every person wrestling served a purpose to entertain fans. Tyrion focused on the show and the importance of entertainment to earn income for the wrestlers and how fans love and hate for any wrestler would mean the difference of championship of not. Tommen taught how 'Jobbers' those slated to 'lose ' yet were important to showcase the greatness of their opponents. There were enough people for a 7 single match event. A shiny Gold WWA Championship belt was the prize with the logo of a world surrounded by a lion, wolf, dragon, bear, onion, rose, stag ,star ,snake ,fish ,Kraken ,and boar .The round World center if the huge belt buckle had WWA in black letters inside fitting the round space and clearly seen. The length of the leather strap can be adjusted to fit any waistline.14 people trained hard, learned the basics, advanced moves, high flying tactics finding it all fun to learn. Among the trainees, Shereen Baratheon egged on by Myrcella learned well. Lancel Lannister, former squire to King Robert was sharp but had an ego a mile high. Commoners and servants from flea bottom made up the rest of the 14 WWA superstars. This the first show was on hold till King Joffery returned from Winterfell and The Wall. This also gave everyone more time to practice and train. Lancel really wanted to be a (baby face ) good guy. Myrcella and Tyrion had a keen eye for talent so they could see right through Lancel realizing he had so much arrogance, this one could not capitalize on his Lannister name and had to settle on being a (mid-card heel) bad guy who was meant to be a foil for good guys, not a total jobber he would win some. The planned show would take place the weekend after King Joffery's return from the Wall.
Joffery had already rushed a long detailed letter to both Tyrion to be read to the council and to his siblings and his mother Cersei. he wrote it the night before they left for the wall.
Then a day later Tyrion received a scroll from Lord Stark which was succinct to the point.
Lord Eddard Stark Lord Paramount of the North and Lord of Winterfell
To Tyrion Lannister Hand of The King
Dear Tyrion
King Joffery will be the first King in history to visit the wall. He will return to King's Landing when we return.
Sincerely
Lord Eddard Stark
Tyrion sighed and thought, Joffery you will make history while I am stuck here. At least you're not fat whoring Robert and not who you used to be but nevertheless, for my trouble lots of arbor gold. Tyrion smiled and waddled over the WWA to see the training and to offer tips on acrobatics for high fliers.
_Winterfell_
At supper Howland Reed with his son and daughter arrived and were welcomed and led into the dining hall to have supper with everyone. Lady Caitlyn Stark had greeted them and was happy because she knew Lord Reed was her Lord Husband's best friend. Jojen Reed had a serious look on his face because of he knew from his dreams that events have changed and he no longer could see his own death. This confused him, he was frustrated not expecting to find any answers because so many things have changed. Meera, his big sister smiled she was hungry eager to taste honey and lemon cakes and see Sansa.
The supper was substantial, the mood a mix of mirth, hope, and uncertainty. The Reeds bowed to King Joffery and so Joffery smiled and lifted his hand a gesture meaning stand up. Joffery was used to this by now but it still made him feel a little bit embarrassed then he smiled ."Lord Reed well met and I am sure Lord Stark would agree when I say come and dine ."
Ned greeted Howland warmly with a brotherly bear hug. Robb and Jeyne were happy to let them see little Torren who was asleep with a full belly. Howland looked at Joffery again smiled then he sat by Robb and Jeyne. Jojen found a chair by Theon and Kappy who were teasing each other. Meera sat by Brienne of Tarth and then her eyes were big when saw the plate set before her by a servant girl, lamb chops, asparagus, grilled potatoes and of course lemon and honey cakes. She giggled as she took and ate that dessert first.
King Joffery discussed the trip to the wall ."Lord Stark I have a few ideas who should accompany us to the Wall."
Ned nodded "Sansa?"
Joffery nodded AW heck! Ned is smart he read me like a book.
"Aww gee -"
Ned shook his head "Your grace the answer is no."
Joffery sighed surrendering to the quiet wolf's protectiveness smiled then, "Lord Stark why don't you decide you are the warden of the North."
Ned looked at his pouting daughter with that fatherly look Sansa knew he had when he knew his decision saddened her or annoyed her. Then at ned smiled at Howland Reed "Howland Reed "
Howland said "Jojen Meera we shall go to the wall with The King and Lord Stark."
Ned nodded then said, "Along with Lord reed and his children I say Bran and his dire wolf, Ser Brienne and her squire would be enough ."
Caitlyn "NED ! Arya? -"
Ned " Hush wife. I know Arya will want to see Jon, after all, Brienne will need her Squire along the journey is that not right Ser Brienne?"
Brienne nodded "My lord ." then smiled at Arya.
Caitlyn who had finally settled her emotions to low boil realizing again that her Ned was the boss, not she so she sighed "As you wish my Lord ."
Sansa was fuming looking daggers at Arya then looked angry at Joffery, red cheeks, and trembling hands. Her Joffery whispered in her ear, "My she-wolf this changes nothing I fear if you came with us we could no longer be contained who knows how far we would be tempted to go. Some day we will both go as King and Queen together I promise. Be my she-wolf and tough it out as only you can. I love you ."
Joffery kissed her on her forehead and so prevented a yelling match between his betrothed and the new Squire Arya. Kappy was amused at the King and Sansa, she winked at Theon knowing.
Joffery said "Will that be all of us Lord Stark?"
Ned "Aye." -Robb you are the Lord of Winterfell until we return look to your Mother if you need any assistance or get overwhelmed. Then will you begin training Rickon in archery?"
Theon looked up surprised at first and affectionately elbowed by Kappy smiled "Of course it would please me well my Lord."
Ned then turned his serious gaze at Sansa" Be a good aunt sweet daughter and assist Jeyne with Torren."
Sansa nodded and squeezed Joffery's hand. With that the rest of the supper was uneventful aside from laughter and belches.
When Joffery first arrived running at super speed to Winterfell ravens was sent out to every great house in the north asking them to meet with The King and Lord Stark at the wall. Each one Ned reminded them that King Joffery will be the first King from the south to ever visit the wall.
_Journey to the wall_
The group stopped 5 times along the way to the Wall. Ned was glad that Joffery agreed that it was not good to overtask their horses. Each overnight was arranged, Inns that had good barns with hay and water for the horses.
King Joffery was given a fine horse which he befriended immediately. Joffery used his ability to communicate with animals to accomplish this
" So what a magnificent horse you are I hope it's ok to ride you, my name is King Joffery. "
The Horse looked right at Joffery surprised he could talk with him,
"King Joffery you are welcome to my back call me what you like."
He was a good northern horse with thick hair and stocky build to withstand harsh winters of the North. Hugs like a Clydesdale horse on beer commercials. Joffery named him 'Frosty' because snow collected on his fur gave it a wintery look.
Joffery patted the horse's side, nobody could tell they were telepathically commutating."Ok Frosty if you don't mind we will be riding 5 days to the wall and 5 days for the return."
Joffery gave Frosty super-healing and regenerative powers.
"By the way I made sure you will be healthy for years to come that's because you are kind to me."
The whole trip to the wall was cold, windy and closer they got the chill in the air and the wind turned even more brutal. Each Inn provided hot meals and good Ale. Joffery was not popular at all. Northerners stared with contempt, grumbled and spat showing their hate. At the third Inn, he got stew which was spat in, Joffrey did not eat it but said nothing to anyone about it. He was painfully aware of his reputation which the old Joffery clearly deserved. Ned and Howland talking with Joffery did not seem to help Joffery's lack of popularity. Joffery had a small pro wrestling clinic with Bran, Jojen, and Meera teaching them some holds. It helped with the boredom and they actually bonded as the three talked for long hours forming good friendships.
Joffery thought as he saw the massive giant Ice wall in the distance and held together by the magic of the first men and children of the forest and whistled in amazement " Like the Great wall of China maybe and wow and I thought Fairbanks Alaska was cold!.
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AN) ok next chapter will be the wall itself and I mean all wall :)
