Author Notes: Now this is where the Phoenix and all his allies make there way to Casterly Rock. And The Phoenix gets an unexpected visitor and makes that visitor an offer that would leave no other choice.
The Phoenix army, and his allies are slowly marching with the man made siege weapons following behind. They have just entered into the borders of the Westerlands and when he turns to see his army exhausted, he looks at Stannis.
Stannis: Both armies are tired, we should set camp.
Stannis has Ser Davos inform the armies behind. The Phoenix getting off his horse and gets followed by Kalimar and Stannis.
Phoenix: (To Stannis) Alright we'll camp only for tonight, in the morning we move forward.
Stannis: Very well.
Phoenix: (to Kalimar) Have our men make watch, for a few hours and then put the Northerners on watch after, and then Stannis men.
Kalimar: Will do.
Kalimar goes to help make camp.
The Phoenix gets off his horse and observes the lands of the Westerlands from where he is standing.
Phoenix: (To Himself) This is where we turn the tide. Petyr Baelish I hope you're near, because I want you to see what I'm going to do.
The Phoenix turns around and heads to the camp which is still being set.
Cersei Lannister still residing in Casterly Rock, she shown to be doing nothing but drinking wine, similar to how she was during the Battle of Black Water Bay.
Lannister Soldier 1: My lady we got some news that you might want to hear.
She looks at her guards.
Cersei: Get out.
Lannister Soldier: My lady.
In a drunk rage she shouts
Cersei: GET OUT!
They do, but they don't flinch either.
Cersei looks out the window, unaware that the Phoenix is on his way over here with every intent on taking everything Casterly Rock still has.
The Phoenix camp is all set it is night, Kalimar comes striding towards his father tent. Quickly rushes inside and sees his father The Phoenix going over the siege plans with Stannis Baratheon.
Kalimar: Father, a small caravan has arrived. Carrying the Tyrell sigil.
The Phoenix gives a small pause.
Phoenix: Whoever is leading it send that person in.
Stannis walks out with Kalimar, giving the Phoenix some privacy for his guest.
The Phoenix not removing any of his side weapons, staying alert and cautious. He hears someone coming, it is a female and she sounds very old but with a sharp tongue as well.
Olenna Tyrell walks in slowly, also staying alert.
Phoenix: You... Why am I surprised.
Olenna: Your surprised... you're the one that fooled all of us the moment you arrived.
Phoenix: Actually the moment I offered my services to Daenerys Targaryen is when I fooled you's all.
Olenna: You know I could stay angry on that. However I also applaud you for it as well, the fact that you even fooled Tywin Lannister is great satisfaction enough.
Phoenix: Well thank you my Lady.
Pause.
Phoenix: Take a seat.
She does, and she gets comfortable. The Phoenix pours her a cup of wine. Hands her it, she is reluctant by drinking it.
Phoenix: It's not poisoned, I don't poison my guest's, I only do it when I'm not in the room. I assure you.
She sips it.
The Phoenix takes a seat himself.
Phoenix: So what brings you here, Lady Tyrell?
Olenna: On to the point... I like that as well.
She puts the cup down.
Olenna: As you would know, you taking my grandson hostage has put a strain on the alliance with House Lannister. Something tells me that was your intention for keeping my grandson alive.
Phoenix: Yes, and I can assure you as well, no harm came to him. I know very well that the women in House Tyrell are the smart ones not the men, so interrogating him would be no value to me.
Olenna: Well done.
Phoenix: If I was to give him back to you... what do I get in return from you and your house.
Olenna Tyrell looks around the tent.
Olenna: Tywin Lannister didn't care to rescue Loras right away. So since he made it perfectly clear that he doesn't care about our friendship at all, just needed us to help with the wars that were fought.
Phoenix: He's being smart. He now knows not to underestimate me so he can't risk it. However I admire you coming to me personally.
Olenna: If you give House Tyrell back it's heir, we'll hold no grudges.
Phoenix: And...?
Olenna: And since Tywin Lannister has always showed his true colors with us, and refused to help us get Loras back. We will not interfere in your battle with him. Or stop you from getting the Targaryen Girl on the throne.
Phoenix: That seems suspicious coming from a woman who was trying to get her grand daughter as the queen of Westeros. Why now?
Olenna: She has three dragons with her. It would go either way, you winning or her burning every army that opposes her.
Phoenix: True.
He is spinning the water in his cup.
Phoenix: Perhaps in the future you should convince the Reach to side with us on the count that House Tyrell was an ally to House Targaryen.
Olenna: I might have to consider that.
The Phoenix drinks his water. Giving the tent that long small silence.
Phoenix: What is your relationship with Petyr Baelish?
She glances at him with a surprised look.
Phoenix: My son saw you take a gem from Sansa necklace, and my friend Alto spotted Ser Dontos coming off a row boat after he fled the scene when I killed the guard who tried to kill the king.
Olenna: A guard that was part of your assassination attempt.
Phoenix: One that was meant to fail, only for the Lannisters to owe me big time. Hence giving me the Dreadfort, where my series of plans began. Don't change the subject, what's your relationship with him, better what foes he get out of it.
Olenna: He was the one that helped my house and House Lannister make an alliance.
Phoenix: True, but another man told me he once foiled your plans into having your grandson married to Sansa Stark.
He chuckles a bit.
Phoenix: Let me guess the deal between you two... He supplies you the necklace with poison, you put it in the wine, Sansa and Tyrion will get blame and then Ser Dontos sneaks her to a ship that he was in.
The Phoenix laughs by the failure of Littlefinger plan.
Phoenix: So in most ways he gets Sansa; the key to the North and find a way to use her to get control of both the Vale and the North , Joffrey would be dead; being replaced by his younger and much kinder and gentle brother Tommen a better suit for your Granddaughter I may say. Tell me how did Littlefinger take it knowing that he was no longer ahead of the game.
Olenna: Well he was not pleased, but because I can read him very, that will not stop him. He's has the Knights of the Vale behind him now and he's making his way to Kingslanding with it.
Phoenix: Let me point something out. He tried helping Ned Stark, then betrayed him to the Lannisters, when he got what he needed from the Lannisters, probably after Lady Stark death, makes a deal with you and a new alliance is made. (Demanding) Now let me ask you this, Lady Tyrell.
Leans in closer.
Phoenix: What will stop him from doing the same with you and your House?
Olenna: Even you would know this that House Tyrell is one of the most wealthiest houses in Westeros, we know many dangerous assassins that if payed at the right price they'll kill a man as dangerous as Lord Baelish.
Phoenix: Perhaps I'll save you the trouble then, I'll do it free of charge. However after thinking it through many times I'm starting to think that I'm not the one meant to take his life. Someone else is meant for that, the least I could do for that person is help expose Littlefinger for the man he is... and something tells me many know.
Olenna: It was never a secret at all.
He nods.
Phoenix: I will give you back Ser Loras. And if you're remaining neutral then or better yet join us, I will convince Daenerys Targaryen to have a member of House Tyrell part of her Small Council. I was thinking Master of Coin, since your house is the richest in the Realm.
Olenna: Master of Ships will do just fine.
Phoenix: Will leave that up to her then I guess.
Olenna: You know you should of seen the look on Tywin Lannister face when he found out you were the Phoenix all along.
Phoenix: I guess he got my letter.
Olenna: He crumbled it up.
The Phoenix pours her more wine.
Phoenix: There maybe a way I can beat Petyr Baelish... if you care to hear it?
She seems very interested.
Kalimar is shown entering a prison (similar to the one that Jamie Lannister was in) where Ser Loras Tyrell sits with his arms and legs wrapped in a fetal position. He sees standing there waiting. Kalimar takes out a knife and approaches Loras. Loras begins begging for him not to do I but Kalimar stops and bends over to cut the ropes tied to Loras feet.
Soldiers follow in behind Kalimar and pick Loras Tyrell up on his feet. Kalimar has the keys and begins taking off the chains off of Loras hands.
Loras Tyrell: What is this?
Kalimar: Your family are good negotiators.
The chains are finally off, Loras Tyrell rubs his wrists.
Kalimar and the men holding Loras up lead him to the caravan that his grandmother came in from. The Phoenix stands there holding the carriage door open and where his Olenna Tyrells has Tyrell soldiers take him from the Phoenix men.
Olenna: Thank you.
Phoenix: Just keep your end of the bargain, or else.
Olenna: Or else what, remember House Tyrell knows very dangerous killers.
Phoenix: I would be careful with threatening me. Many powerful men in Essos tried and many died by my hand.
Olenna Tyrell has nothing to say after that, she knows he is serious.
Phoenix: Again keep your bargain and I'll keep mine.
Loras Tyrell already in, The Phoenix helps Lady Tyrell in in the carriage. He closes the door as well.
The Carriage drives off, back to the Reach.
Stannis Baratheon slowly approaches The Phoenix.
Stannis: You let them go.
Phoenix: The Alliance of House Tyrell and House Lannister is shattered because of Loras Tyrell imprisonment. They're no longer a threat anymore... well at least for now.
The Phoenix heads back in his tent, leaving Stannis by himself.
Harrenhal now emptied and abandoned, Knights of the Vale enter with Baelish following; entering Harrenhal for the first time with some paranoia on the count that he is the lord of Harrenhal (if you remember the superstition of any Lord that owns Harrenhal).
Baelish looks around and then looks up and notice something. It is the corpse of Ser Gregor Clegane hung way high up for any man to see. Baelish looks up with some fright and worry. But soon hides it and still feels confident and eager to beat this new adversary.
Baelish: Cit him down... and then we make our to Kingslanding.
A dozen knights get off their horses and go to cut Ser Gregor down.
Baelish takes out the necklace that was given to Sansa.
Baelish looks at all the gems, many of them still contain the poison of the Strangler.
Baelish: The Phoenix, if you make your way to Kingslanding I'll be waiting to meet you then.
Baelish puts the necklace back somewhere in his clothes hiding it even from the knights that follow him.
Author Notes: Well there you have it the Tyrells are remaining neutral, they know they can't defeat the Phoenix since has proven to be a brilliant strategist and tactician in war and mind.
Who here can not wait for the two things to happen, The Phoenix and his allies sieging and taking everything from Casterly Rock and the highly anticipated meeting between Baelish and the Phoenix. Two great masters and players of the Game of Thrones, both know how to manipulate people and situations for their own advantage. Well just be patient people because both events will come soon... very soon.
But while you wait what did you think of the dialogue between The Phoenix and The Queen of Thorns herself Olenna Tyrell?