TYRION

PART I

TYWIN

To Lord Tywin Lannister Hand of the King

I hope this letter finds you well my Lord...I write this letter out of loyalty to the King may his reign be long and loyalty to House Lannister. I was unjustly sent here by your son Lord Tyrion Lannister the former Hand of the King. Recently Lord Eddard Stark's bastard Jon Stark came to Castle Black with an army of ten thousand men of the Golden Company and a Dragon. He is not Lord Stark's son...He is the son of Prince Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark...He calls himself Aegon Targaryen the Seventh of his name. He showed us a letter to prove that he is who he say he is and Maester Aemon Targaryen believes him.

He is after the Iron Throne...He has already sacked the Dreadfort and burned Roose Bolton, his bastard and Theon Greyjoy at the stake. He also killed Stannis with Dragon Fire and took his army for himself...

He has formed an alliance with Wildlings and allowed them to settle the Gift in exchange for their military cooperation...

At the moment this pretender is marching to Winterfell with12,000 men and will march on the Twins soon after...I pray to the gods old and new that you stop this Targaryen Bastard...Remember me your loyal servant...

Ser Janos Slynt former Lord Commander of the City Watch

Tywin reads the letter twice. The Lannisters pay their debts, but if Janos Slynt thinks that Tywin will help him he is mistaken. Tywin summons Lord Varys to his solar in the Tower of the Hand. "Destroy one enemy and another rises." He says thinking about Robb Stark and Stannis Baratheon.

"You wished to see me my Lord Hand?"

Tywin stares at him to make him uncomfortable; testing him for betrayal. It does not work as Varys is not easily intimidated. "You are the Master of Whispers are you not?"

"I am my Lord Hand."

"Do have any news for me from the North?"

"No my Lord...The North is in disarray with House Bolton's rise to power and scare tactics." Tywin hands Varys the letter and watches his reaction as he reads. Tywin knows little to nothing about Varys. They had both served the realm during the time of the Mad King. Varys has his uses, but Tywin did not trust him. He is a foreigner who rose to power in a short time and ingratiated himself to Aerys. "I find this hard to believe my Lord..." His reaction seems genuine.

"What news of the East?"

"I was waiting for the next meeting of the small council...But Daenarys Targaryen has a strong army at her back...Eight thousand Unsullied two thousand of the second sons...and two Dragons. She also has two Knights Ser Jorah Mormont and Barristan Selmy advising her. She is in Meereen…"

Tywin can't tell if he is lying, "Find out everything you can about this Jon or Aegon...The strength of his army and whether or not he has a Dragon...And the validity of this Wildling Alliance."

"Yes My Lord..."

Tywin watches as he bows and leaves. The information is most likely true so Tywin will have to step up his plans. He summons Tyrion to his solar, "I am stepping up your wedding to Sansa Stark..."

"I thought we were going to give the girl time to grieve her family..."

"Things have changed."

"What has changed?"

Tywin decides to show him the letter, "Unbelievable."

"Is that all you have to say?"

"You trust Janos Slynt?"

"Why would he lie?"

"Fine do you think this Jon Stark is a threat?"

"He has twenty thousand or more men at his back...He has alliance with over one hundred thousand Wildlings...By now he has solidified his power over the North...Of course he's a threat..."

"And marrying me to Sansa Stark will stop him for marching south?"

"No but it will make him think twice about killing the father of his sister's child...and his family..." After speaking with Tyrion Tywin goes to see Sansa Stark. He had never spoken to her before, but maybe she can give him some insight into this Jon Stark. Sansa spent most of her time in the garden his guards reported. "Lady Sansa I need to speak with you..." He finds her sitting in the garden with her handmaiden.

"Lord Tywin..."

"Leave us..." He commands to his men and the handmaiden. "How are you?"

"Well my Lord thank you for asking."

"Tell me about your half brother Jon Stark...What type of man is he? What was he like growing up?"

Sansa frowns, "Jon? He and I were not close...He was close to my sister Arya. He was also close with Robb and my younger brothers..."

"Is he a leader?"

She sighs, "Jon...Jon is very good with the sword...Arya would always say that Jon is the fastest with a sword..."

"Is he quick to anger?"

She stares at Tywin. "Has something happened My Lord?"

The girl isn't as naïve as Cersei claims, "Your half Brother has returned to Westeros with an army...He in fact is not your Half Brother...He's your cousin by your Aunt Lyanna...Prince Rhaegar was his father...As such I have decided to step up your wedding to my son Tyrion..." He watches her, but the girl has learned not show her emotions, Still Tywin had been at the game longer than her and he can tell she is hopeful to be free of the Lannisters and have her revenge.

"Everyone in my family is a traitor..."

"Well said girl, but I am not Joffrey or my daughter...Speak your true thoughts with me." Tywin turns to leave.

"Lord Tywin!" He stops and looks back at her.

"Yes."

"If I am to marry your son...I ask that you give me away at the wedding."

He nods, "As you wish." The plans for the wedding are stepped up and preparations are made. A few days after speaking with Lord Varys he returns.

"I have news My Lord..."

Tywin stops writing, "Sit and let me hear it."

"It is true all of it...Jon Stark claims his identity as Aegon Targaryen...He has four Dothraki riders with him and another four men of House Stark...They serve as his King's Guard...Samwell Tarly also rides with him...His army numbers 27,000...His brothers or rather cousins...Brandon and Rickon Stark are still alive..."

Tywin listens to stories of Brandon Stark coming from beyond the wall with Meera Reed and a child of the forest named River. The Wildling's alliance with Aegon and the North is only to fight the Night King and his army of the dead. "And the Dragon?" Tywin asks.

"My sources say that the Dragon hatched after Aegon burned Roose Bolton, his bastard and Theon Greyjoy at the stake. The Dragon is now the size of a Horse and is growing at a phenomenal rate."

"Theon Greyjoy?"

"He was captured by Ramsey Snow and tortured to the point that he started calling himself Reek. Ramsey Snow was not right in the head."

Tywin calls for a meeting of the small council and insists that Joffrey be present; Prince Oberyn is present as well, along with Lady Olenna. Varys informs them all about everything he told Lord Tywin. "Lies! All lies! I will destroy this Targaryen Bastard the way I destroyed Stannis and Robb Stark..."

Tyrion laughs, "I remember your bravery on the wall defending the city...I am sure Rhaegar's son is shitting himself at the thought of facing you..." Before Joffrey can reply Tyrion leaves the room laughing all the way.

TYRION

PART II

TYRION

Tyrion enjoyed having power which rarely came to him, but when it did he excelled with his power. His father Tywin Lannister had sent him to King's Landing to rule as Hand of the King and as usual Tyrion excelled at his position. He placed Bronn as Lord Commander of the City Watch and sent Janos Slynt to the Night's Watch. Because of Bronn crime in the city was significantly reduced. Tyrion also arranged for the betrothal of his niece Princess Myrcella to Prince Trystane of Dorne. Every decision and move Tyrion made annoyed his sister which was a bonus to him.

It was Tyrion who organized the defenses of King's Landing during the Battle of Blackwater. He also lead the men in a counter attack, but was wounded by Ser Mandon of the King's Guard who tried to kill him. It was his Squire Podrick who saved Tyrion's life. Tyrion awoke in a small room with Maester Pycell standing over him. His father Lord Tywin tried to get rid of his hill-tribesmen, but they were extremely loyal to Tyrion and had chopped Ser Mandon into little pieces for trying to kill Tyrion. No matter how much gold Tywin offered them they would not abandon him.

Tyrion is walking up the hall with two of his hill-tribesmen when Shae approaches him. Shae was a woman Tyrion met while fighting for his father against Robb Stark. "My Lord..."

"My Lady..." Tyrion and Shae had fallen in love, but their relationship is strained because of Tyrion's betrothal to Sansa. He is considering breaking things off and sending her away.

""Lady Sansa sent me to fetch you...She wishes to speak with you..."

Shae takes him to Sansa's room, "Thank Shae that will be all."

Shae hesitates before leaving, "What may I do for you Lady Sansa?"

"You have always been kind to me Lord Tyrion...So I ask you for the truth. Is it true about Jon?"

"Who told you?"

"Your father actually."

He nods, "Yes it's all true...Your half-brother is actually your cousin..." He tells her everything, "If your...cousin manages to defeat the Lannister/Tyrell armies on the field I hope you remember my kindness..."

"I will Lord Tyrion..."

A few days later Tyrion stands in the sept of Baelor with Bronn as his father escorts Sansa into the Sept. Joffrey is furious that his Grandfather took away his right as King to give Sansa away. When Sansa arrives at the front Joffrey removes the step he would use to cloak Sansa. Everyone laughs, but Tyrion knowing that Joffrey would try something has an extra step nearby. Bronn places it and returns to Tyrion's side. He smiles at Joffrey before placing the cloak on Sansa. After the words are said Tyrion sits at the main table drinking obscenely.

"Excuse me my Lord..." Sansa says.

"Of course...Go mingle."

His father walks up to Tyrion, "I know what you are doing?"

"Oh really please tell me."

He knocks the goblet from Tyrion's hand, "You are trying to get so drunk that you cannot perform..."

"Do not be angry father...You said yourself that I am nothing more than a drunken man-whore...No one drinks and fucks better than me..."

"Pull yourself together and do not embarrass this family..."

Tyrion wants to nothing more than to set them all on fire. He laughs at the thought, then he hears Joffrey's voice. "Come its time for the bedding ceremony..."

Tyrion frowns, "There will be no bedding ceremony..."

"There will be I command Uncle...Come ladies my uncle is small he does not weigh that much..."

Tyrion draws a knife and stabs the table, "I said there will be no bedding ceremony...Continue with this and you will be fucking your own wife with a wooden cock!"

The hall goes quiet and everyone stares, "What did you say?"

"Has the King gone def now?"

"What did you say?" Joffrey asks again in anger.

They stare at one another, "Perhaps we can dispense with that barbaric tradition your grace...I am sure Lord Tyrion did not mean to threaten the King..." Tywin says breaking the silence.

Tyrion smiles, "Forgive me I am drunk. I had too much wine...You must forgive me your grace...Where is my wife? Sansa!" She slowly walks through the crowd to Tyrion, "There you are come...Let us go and consummate this blessed union...Babies to make and legacies to build!" Tyrion pauses when they enter the bridal chamber. He looks at Sansa and despite her back being to him he can see her hesitation. She takes a drink and then starts to undress.

"Stop!" She looks at him, "You are a beautiful young woman, but I am not the man you have spent your life dreaming about...And I...well as much as I want to you. I will not force you to do anything you don't want to do..."

"But what about your father?"

"My father can burn in the seven hells..." Tyrion walks up to her and takes her hand, "You never have to be afraid again...And unless you ask me I shall touch you or share a bed with you..."

"What if I never want to..."

Tyrion kisses her hand, "Than my watch begins..." He turns to walk away.

"Lord Tyrion!"

"Yes my Lady..."

"Thank you..."

Tyrion bows, falls into the chair, and immediately falls asleep. As he sleeps he dreams of Dragons. He had not dreamed of Dragons since he was a boy. He also sees Aegon Targaryen and Daebarys Targaryen though he had never seen the woman before. Tyrion awakens first and leaves the room. He has eight of his own men guard Lady Sansa's door. "No one but myself and my wife's handmaiden s are to enter her chambers...Wherever she goes you go..."

"We will protect her with our lives Lion god..." With one wedding behind them the city prepares for King Joffrey's Wedding to Lady Margaery Tyrell. Tyrion goes to see Margaery. "Lady Margaery thank you for seeing me..."

"Lord Tyrion...How is married life treating you..."

He smiles, "I am not unfamiliar with married life...Few people know this, but I was married once before..."

"Oh...What happened to your first wife?"

"It is a painful subject...So soon you will be Queen..."

"Yes I am counting the days..."

"You seem to have my nephew wrapped around your finger..."

"I try...Is there something you want Lord Tyrion..."

"To offer my services as an ally...Especially with my sister...She still thinks she is Queen..."

"Well when she marries my brother she will become the Lady of High Garden..."

Tyrion stops and looks up at Margaery, "I know you are smarter than that. My sister will do everything within her power to make sure it doesn't happen."

"You are not one of the King's favorite people at the moment..."

"Oh we can keep our alliance a secret...Just so long as my wretched sister gets what is coming to her..."

Margaery smiles, "I think I like you Lord Tyrion..."