5. Family

After a three-day-long trip they finally arrived in King's Landing. Lady Stark went straight to the Tower of the Hand in search of her husband. Tyrion, however, decided to take a walk around the city and the castle to oversee the conditions and the situation before talking to his sister. He then made his way to the Red Keep to have a long-dreaded meeting with Cersei, to have a conversation he was definitely not looking forwards to.

"Sister, how are you? Long time no see. Did you miss me?" Tyrion greeted his sister as he poured himself some wine. "I certainly missed you" he said to the goblet.

"Why are you here?" Cersei asked coldly.

"Father sent me. He seems to think you need help. Oh, before I forget. I'm sorry for your loss. Your husband shall be sorely missed. You seem to be still in mourning what with your colorful dress and all the new décor in the Main Hall."

"What do you want Tyrion?"

"Why, I'm glad you ask. I am to be Joffrey's Hand"

"We have not appointed you. I'm Queen Regent"

"Well, then I guess I am also your hand, although I'm sure you much prefer Jamie's"

"Ever so subtle my little brother. Well, go then, get rid of Lord Stark. He's starting to annoy me"

"Yes, I have heard the rumors. Apparently he is starting to suspect some awful lies about you and your children. Don't worry, my sweet sister. I'm here to save you, the King and the Realm" he said sarcastically.

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Tyrion then made his way to the Tower of the Hand and he came across Lord and Lady Stark.

"My wife tells me I owe you her life" Lord Stark greeted him

"Well, she kidnapped me, we got involved in a fight, she saved my life, I saved hers, we got ourselves kidnapped and then we went on a fun trip through the mountains. We're travelling companions she and I." Looking at all their luggage he asked "Are you leaving soon?"

"Yes, we are all getting on a boat later on this afternoon. No more horses and no more walking" Lady Stark said with a hint of a smile.

"Are you taking my advice then?"

"Yes, Lord Tyrion. Thank you" she replied.

"You're welcome. It's been a pleasure. Congratulations to both of you, and don't forget, Tyrion is a very manly name. Or Tyrienne is also nice" he added before he turned around.

"I'll make sure to remember that" she laughed.

As Tyrion started to make his way back to the Main Hall he heard Lord Stark ask "What was that about? What's this about following his advice? Congratulations? About what? What about his name?"

"Come on my love. Let's get the girls and get back to the family. There's a lot we need to talk about" she said and she took her husband by the hand.

Ah, family, Tyrion sighed. A father who loved his wife and children fiercely. A mother who was ready to risk her life for her children. A husband and wife who shared an unbreakable bond. Yes, just like the Lannisters of Casterly Rock, he though ruefully to himself. He loved his family to death. And he was afraid that was precisely where he would end up one day because of them.

THE END

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