Littlest Lion
Chapter 5
Atlantis a month later, the conference room.
Colonel Sheppard was bored, he was tired of seating properly in his chair and not lounging back as he normally would do, the IOA had turned up and were poking their collective nose's in to everything, he wondered if they had found anything that they did approve of since they had arrived.
The seemed to complain about just about every thing, but the one thing they seemed to be complaining about was their interaction with the people of Planetos or as the IOA called P446679.
Though the only thing that seemed to stop the IOA from banning them from going to the medieval world was the fact that out of the samples that had been taken from Castamere and Casterly Rock a lot of Naquadah had been found.
John was sure he saw the IOA representatives perk up as they heard about the rare ore that was on the planet.
The representatives were from different countries, yet all seemed to think that every one here with possible the exception of Elizabeth were stupid and couldn't understand the political complexities of the IOA.
"Doctor Weir would the inhabitants of P446679 be amiable to letting us mine the Naquadah?" Asked the German representative to John all three of them seemed to look some what seemlier, they all looked like weasels.
Elizabeth took a deep breath as though she had gone threw this a few times before, for a moment she said nothing then she spoke "I think they would let us mine but they would no doubt demand some form of payment for the Naquadah" She said.
John smothered a smile that threaten to cross his face at the look on the IOA's collective faces at the idea of paying a bunch of people who didn't really have indoor pluming or modern medicine and who's idea of advance technology was a crossbow to mine.
"And we do not know where else on P446679 the Naquadah is and luckily the seam is situated in the same region that has been controlled by the same family for the last ten thousand years, the bigger seam is located in Castamere not all that far from the Gate" She said.
The IOA talked quietly amongst themselves for a few moments before John decided to add his penny's worth "Lord Tyrion is getting married in a few days we could always go and ask him if we could mine the Naquadah, he's a pretty good guy so is his older Brother, his Sister I think may be a psycho but their cool" He said the IOA looked at him for a few moments John refused to start to squirm in his chair under their gaze.
"This Lord Tyrion is marrying a young woman who is still a teenager?" Said one of the IOA members.
"Yeah" Said John starting to think that mentioning the up coming wedding was a bad idea, John watched as the IOA members looked at each other then looked at him "And his older Brother is currently married to a young girl who is fifteen years old and he is what in his late thirties?" One of them asked, again John nodded.
Before they could saying anything in protest Elizabeth spoke up "They have Naquadah and young teenage girls marrying older men was something that Earth did not so many centuries ago, it is also not the place of the IOA or Stargate command to try and change a world's society because it doesn't meet with our twenty first century standards" She said.
John was sure that if the IOA could change a primitive world's society so they could deal with them with out the annoying little detail of not approving with their ways of life then they would.
Planetos for few days later.
John stepped threw the puddle followed by his team, Elizabeth, the IOA members along with a few marines.
Flung over his shoulder he had his dress uniform, his eyes already looking at the IOA who were already screwing up there noise's, John rolled his eyes he looked at the Sergeant in charge of the Beta site.
It was then that John noticed the thick heavy chains that were attached to the Stargate.
"Sergeant Collins?" Called John he looked at the tall Marine.
Collins stepped forward "The Westerlander's attached the clamps and hinges a few weeks ago" He said as he looked at the gate, attached to the gate was two massive clamps, under the gate were two massive hinges
"They called it insurance sir" He said.
John blinked a few times, he had to admit that it was a smart thing to do, if the IOA did anything that the Lannister's felt threatened by then they would seal the gate to protect them selves.
John could see that it was a plan and simple threat.
It was also a reminder that they were in charge of the gate.
"Well it is their planet I guess it makes them fell safe" He said.
"Hopefully it won't come to that" Said Elizabeth as she looked at the gate, she then glanced at the IOA members.
A few minutes later Podrick Payne arrived and escorted them to their chambers.
Along the way they were told that the marriage would take place in a few hours then they would have the Tourney afterwards, then the wedding feast after that.
A few hours later the Sept of Castamere.
Tyrion stood in front of the statue of the Father he looked at his bride to be as she walked towards him on her Fathers arm, she wore a soft green down with her maid coat over her shoulders.
Tyrion was nervous, this was his second marriage he hopped this one would last longer then his first.
Jeyne finally came to a stop next to him she smiled almost shyly down at him.
The Septon spoke, soon the Jeyne knelt besides her new husband to allow him to remove her maiden cloak and placing his family cloak over her shoulders, she then stood and took his hand in to hers.
John watched as their hands were bound together John wondered how long the wedding was going to be, he heard then Tyrion and Jeyne speak at the same time, after a few more words the priest guy announced that Tyrion and Jeyne were now man and wife.
That was it.
John was surprised that the wedding was so short, he thought it would be hours long instead of about an hour or so.
Tourney grounds.
John flinched as he heard the wooded lances slide ageist the metal rivets of the shields, he could fill the ground vibrating as the two massive horse charged passed each other.
People were cheering loudly as the two men turned their horse's around at ether end then after a few moments the two horse's charged again.
John could feel the excitement build as the horse's approached, he clenched his fist to contain his excitement.
John jumped as the one lance slammed in to the shield of the other rider a few seconds before the other rider's lance could strike.
For a few moments the rider seem to hang in the air before gravity took hold and the he slammed into the ground with a squeak of metal.
John watched as the fallen riders horse was retrieved and the fallen rider was escorted off the field by his squire.
John glanced at the IOA members he swallowed a smirk as he saw the stuck ups yelling along with the crowd as another joust began.
A trumpet sounded to announce the beginning of the next joust, soon the two massive horse charged at each other then tension mounted as the horse's approached each other, the IOA members were jumping up and down shouting with crowd.
John was tempted to grab hold of the seat to prevent himself from jumping up and yelling along with the excited crowd.
John jumped as one horse screamed, a lance had slammed into the chest of the horse, the rider was thrown off as the horse reared in pain.
John stood as the horse continued to rear further back on its hind legs, with the snapped lance still buried into its chest, the horse lend too far back, John along with the rest of the crowd shouted as the horse fell back the fallen rider tried to get out from under the falling horse but his full armour slowed him down, the horse slammed into the man and ground.
At once men ran over to the downed horse, John could hear the horse screaming in pain then it went silent, John watched as the now dead horse was dragged off of the man who to John seemed to be too still.
The crowd cheered as the man was helped to stand, he raised his arms and waved to the crowd, it was lucky the man had worn such heavy armour it had prevented him from being crushed under the falling horse.
John watched as every thing was removed from the horse, the horse's bloody corpse was dragged away leaving a thick bloody line behind it, he then saw two boys with rakes, spades, buckets of water and sand go over and with in few minutes the blood was removed and all that was left was a large wet patch.
It was announced that the man who had injured the horse was disqualified for having his lance too low.
Over the next few hours there were more joust's then the melee's started.
The Wedding feast.
John looked at the great feast before him, he looked over to Tyrion and Jeyne.
Jeyne was holding Tygett in her arms, the baby had one fist in his mouth and the another fist clutching a stuffed lion, John glanced at Lady Sansa who was holding Gerion the size difference was quite noticeable.
"So are they doing okay?" Asked John.
Jaime and Tyrion both looked at him, Jaime answered "Yes their doing very well, Gerion watches every thing, he screams with joy when his wet nurse rides on a pony, mule or donkey" Said Jaime sounding almost like a proud Father as he glanced at his nephew who was being fussed over, a babies high pitched laugh rang out as some one began to play peek a boo with one of them.
"And what of their Mother" Asked John, Tyrion sighed deeply "It was decided that it might be for the best if Cersei returned to King's-Landing, she has all ready proven that she can not be trusted with any baby so her marriage to Loras Tyrell has been postponed, though it may be for the best, if Cersei is willing to try and kill a defenceless babe she is more then capable was trying to kill a grown man, after all she did arrange for her Husband to have an hunting accident" Said Tyrion.
John blinked in surprise "Damn" He said in surprise.
Tyrion looked at his wife, next to her sat her Father who seemed to be the one playing peek a boo, the babies laugh was the kind that made people laugh and smile.
Besides Gawen Westerling sat his wife Sybell who looked liked she had been sucking on a lemon.
The lady looked almost embarrassed at her husbands actions, John wondered how was she going to react when Lord Gawen started doing the same thing with his biological Grand children.
John watched every one as the feast went on, speeches were made toasts given, after a few hours the babies were returned to their wet nurse's and sent to their chambers.
As time went by people got drunker and rowdy
John was sporting a fine buzz.
It was then that some one entered and said something to Ser Kevan who looked up sharply, the guard spoke again nodding as he spoke as though confirming what he was saying.
It was then that Kevan stood and walked over to Jaime and Tyrion and spoke to them.
John saw the two Brother's react with surprise at what the older man told them.
Tyrion gave a nod to his Brother, Jaime stood there was a loud bang as a rode was tapped on the ground to get every one's attention.
"Everyone we have just received word from King's-Landing" Called Jaime.
Every one went silent, Jaime sighed deeply before he spoke.
"It grieves me to announce that our beloved King Joffrey has been murdered during his wedding feast by poison" Said Jaime.
Every one gasped out loud.
"The bells will ring out to announce our Kings death, in a week Prince Tommen will be crowned" Said Jaime.
John noticed that Tyrion almost rolled his eyes when he heard Jaime said 'beloved' King.
After an hour or so the feast came to an end Tyrion and Jeyne went to their bed chamber.
Tyrion and Jeyne's bed chamber.
Tyrion looked at his wife as she shyly looked at their bed, he smiled at her "We don't have to, I can wait" He said Jeyne smiled at him in the month they had been betrothed they had gotten to know each other,
slowly Jeyne undid her gown "Maybe I do not want to wait, maybe I wish to give Tygett a half Brother" She said softly.
Tyrion could only stare at his wife in shock.
She smiled at him as she took his hand and led him to their bed and began to undo his tunic.
"Are you sure?" He asked his voice rough Jeyne smiled at him and nodded as she pulled the tunic off and started to undo his undershirt.
Then with a little hesitation Tyrion kissed Jeyne on the mouth.
Which Jeyne return eagerly before she pushed him down on to the bed.
A few hour's later.
Tyrion lay in the bed, Jeyne lay with her head on his chest.
Tyrion stroked he arm softly, he was still a little stunned by his passionate wife, the way they had gone out it wouldn't surprise him if they had a child before the years end and his wife had proved that she was almost eager to have a child.
With a deep sigh he pulled away from Jeyne he looked at her, it surprised him that she was so willing he at first thought that maybe the reason she was so eager to lay with him was because she had lain with another man and didn't want to risk having another mans bastard but he soon discovered she came to his bed a maid.
Jeyne woke slowly, she looked up from the bed "Is something wrong?" She asked Tyrion looked at her and smiled "No nothing is wrong, just need to use the privy" He said softy before he kissed her forehead.
After a few minutes he returned, and climbed back into the bed Jeyne snuggled back ageist him "Who do you think killed King Joffrey?" She asked softly, Tyrion shrugged "No idea but Father sent a message, he wants Maester Carson to examine his body, he wants a smarter Maester to see if there was anything unto wards causing Joffrey's death" He said.
Jeyne sighed deeply "Do you wish me to go with you to King's-landing" She asked Tyrion shook his head "No I want you to remain here, I don't want Tygett to have only his wet nurse for company, besides I don't trust your Mother not try and take over Castamere in our absence" He said with a chuckle, Jeyne giggled and playfully hit his chest.
"Be careful when you are in King's-Landing, I don't trust your Sister not to try something" She said Tyrion wrapped his arms as best he could around her.
"Jaime will be with me" He said softly.
Jeyne sighed "Still please be careful" She asked Tyrion gave her a squeeze.
"I promise" He said for a while the pair just laid together in each others arms until sleep over came them.
Next day.
John stood near the Jumper as he waited for every one, the IOA had complained about the use of Beckett but Tyrion had pointed out that their Father as head of their House, he had finale say on all negations and the fact that he was also the Hand of the King, had the ear of the new young King and was the ruler of the country until the young boy came of age.
They would no doubt get much more out of their trade talks by talking to the almost de-facto ruler of Westeros.
John had walked in to the Jumper to stop himself from laughing out loud, Tyrion worked the IOA like a pro.
It had been decided that Sansa would return to Casterly Rock with Ser Kevan, while Jeyne remained at Castamere along with Lady Genna to help learn to be Lady of a large Keep, Lady Genna was also there to keep Lady Sybell inline.
John sat in the pilot seat, he looked at the back compartment as he saw the IOA members sit then Tyrion and Jaime take their seats as well "How long will it take us to arrive at Kings-Landing?" Asked Jaime.
John looked at the map that sprung up "About three hours or so" He said the two Brothers blinked in surprise. "Three hours! Gods it takes a month by road or three weeks at most by ship!" Gasped Tyrion.
John turned and smirked at the smaller Lannister.
John then looked back and began to raise the Jumper, soon the Jumper was flying out of Castamere and headed south east.
As John flew the Jumper he heard the IOA members looking threw their papers.
He glanced over as Tyrion sat next to him. He looked out of the front screen, "I hope the IOA have strong spines" Said Tyrion as he watched the King's road flew past under them.
"So your old man is tough then?" Asked John, Tyrion snorted "Tough, our Father wiped out two whole family's for daring to be as powerful and as rich as ours, he took out root and stem, you've heard the song The Rains of Castamere?" He asked John nodded.
"What most people seem to have forgotten that its not R.A.I.N. its R.E.Y.N.E this was the name of the family that ruled Castamere, the other family were called Tarbeck, they were as old as House Reyne and as ambitious, my Grandfather was a kind man but weak he loaned money to many of our Banner men who didn't pay it back, my Grandfather wanted to liked by everyone, so he forgave the debts, in time our banner man started to laugh at my Grandfather he earned the name 'the toothless lion' he almost brought our House to its knees".
"Then when my Father came of age and had a few battles under his belt he gathered our most loyal Banner men, and decided to start collecting moneys owed, he went with his host and began going to every House that owed money, if they couldn't pay a hostage was taken until they could pay back the debt, my Aunt Dorna was one such hostage" he said with a chuckle before he continued.
"After a short time of going back and fourth my Father had, had enough and attacked, with in a short amount of time House Tarbeck was destroyed the Keep burned to the ground, the ruins left as a warning to others, it was then the turn of House Reyne."
"House Reyne had lived in Castamere as long as the Lannister's had been in the Rock if not longer, they thought that Castamere was as impregnable as the Rock, sadly they forgot they were under ground and there was a large lake near by, my Father diverted the lake and flooded Castamere, he killed every single one of them men, women and children he spared none of them, that's the sort of man the IOA have to deal with" Said Tyrion.
John blinked and looked at Tyrion he could see that he was serious, Tywin Lannister was a mean S.O.B.
Tyrion looked out of the front screen "Not long after I was born my Father had thought of throwing me in to the sea and let the waves carry me away, he only stopped from doing it because I was his Son, all that matters to my Father is House Lannister and his legacy, you see all three of his children are great disappointments, my Sister because she had no control of her Husband and didn't have more children, my Brother because he didn't want to become heir of Castamere and leave the Kings Guard and me because I was a drunk, whore monger and a Dwarf" He said he turned and looked at John who was looking at Tyrion "Damn" said John unable to think of anything to say.
Done.
The IOA meet Tywin Lannister, Cersei attacks Tyrion and Carson examines Joffrey body much to Grand Maester Pycelle's annoyance, will Carson discover the truth?.
I will try and conclude this story with in the next chapter, hopefully it wont become an epic like Roar and Fire.
Please review no flames i write for my own enjoyment .