How Zen Opened the Portal Door and How They Escaped Red Keep.
(Jon/OC [Kia], Ned/Cat and a little hint of Theon/Sansa and Robb/Jeyne. Did anyone ever wonder what ever had happened to Sandor?)
Zen arrived with the welcome of the Starks and the Night's Watch armies. Zen was led by the newly appointed King of The North; Robb Stark to the council tent where they found Luna was using her black dragon piece and flicked it to overthrow a lion piece off the table where the map of Westeros was being laid out.
"I see you're still playing with chess set, although I've never seen such pieces as these", said Zen. "Well strategizing is a part of the game isn't it, mind reader?", said Luna. "Dragons don't often use strategies during a hunt or when to win, do they? With a breath of fire, everything can be destroyed", said Zen and that got him at a sword point by Robb. "Watch your tongue when you speak to her", said Robb. "You have the effect of attachment to these people, Luna. I see why you are hardly at the Rounin HQ most of the time", said Zen. He turned his attention to Robb and said, "You know Luna most of your life and honestly, do you really think your sword can kill me, boy?".
Robb gave Zen a smirk and put his sword down. Zen walked to the table and observed. "What do you need me for?", asked Zen as he picked up a sun and a spear piece and looked at it weirdly, "You could've just ask Black to spit fire and burn your enemies to the ground". "That's the problem. Princess Kia has put up the Ice shield", said Luna. Zen put the piece back and went back outside. He came back inside and said, "So it's not exactly winter, isn't it?". "That's the shield and you know how Ice shields work. I need you to make me a door so I can get in there and get her out of there", said Luna.
"I didn't know Robert Baratheon likes noble girls. It's usually those from the tavern or the brothels", said Zen. "Robert Baratheon is dead", said Robb as he stood next to Luna and repositioned the sun and spear piece. "So, who is holding her hostage? Stannis or Renly?", asked Zen. "Joffrey Baratheon", said Luna. Zen wanted to ask but from Robb's curious expression, he knew Luna hasn't revealed anything to them. "So basically, Lannisters are ruling", said Zen and Luna nodded. Zen's iris turned Columbia blue with his conjunctivas turned black as he tried to sense King's Landing via mind power and said, "Lions, kings in the animal world. This is what you call king? All I can see is a big bully with a crown on his head and listened to his mother for…, instructions?". Zen laughed before continuing, "He can be easily defeated. Even Seraf doesn't need to use much of his power. In fact, he doesn't need to".
"How is Seraf? How on earth he got himself with such injuries?", asked Luna. Zen's eyes turned normal and said, "He was visiting your sisters at Fortuna until some alchemy soldiers under the rebellion army detected magic using their new invention. Seraf used his power and your sisters had to drag him to the cart and made a mad dash to the border of Ice". "But I thought Seraf is also a Rounin. Surely he couldn't be injured that easily", said Robb. "You don't understand, Robb. Seraf's father is of water element and Seraf was born as a water dragon. Water dragons are weak in some ways due to mixed heritage from me. Water dragons are like the Targaryens; they need to mate with each other to produce a strong dragon. Seraf can use his power, but to some certain extent", said Luna.
"You do know he's using his power to prove that he can be as strong as the Starks children and the Snow boy that you adore so much", said Zen. Luna sighed and said, "I love him just as much as I love them. He knows that". "Jealousy is one thing, Ma", said Robb. "But he knows that I love him just as I love the lot of you", said Luna. "Now, back to our main topic, I presume that I must start with the portal door, right?", said Zen. "If you may do so now, we would appreciate it", said Luna. Zen nodded and left to get started.
"Don't worry, Ma. Children are often like that", said Robb. "That is what worries me", said Luna, "Where's Jon?". "Sharpening his sword with the Night's Watch", said Robb. "Get someone to get him, Theon and your father. I need to discuss something with you and them", said Luna. Robb sent a guard to fetch Jon, Theon and Lord Eddard.
When the trio arrived, Luna asked all the men to be seated. "I presume the man in black cloak at the shield is the Rounin who will help us get into the Red Keep", said Lord Eddard. "He will, but I only want two men with me in the rescue. Ned is no longer in the condition to do so and Robb must stay behind to lead the army. So, Theon and Jon, what say you?", said Luna. "I have no problem with that. It'll be a good time to put my bow skills to a good use", said Theon. "I have no problem either, but Ma, why would you need us when you can go alone?", asked Jon. "Going alone is no fun, my dear Jon", said Luna.
"I heard your son had recently fallen ill. What happened?", asked Lord Eddard. Jon became worried and asked, "What happened to Seraf, Ma?". "He happened to encounter a rebellion troop at Fortuna who despised magic while visiting my sisters and used his power more than he should. He's recovering back at Ice as we speak", said Luna, "No need to worry. You know him well, Jon. He'll be up and about in no time". "I told him to try to submerge himself in the water. He's a water dragon, no?", said Theon. "He will once he regains his strength. I thank you for that, Theon. Now, what was that you want to ask Theon the other day when we were at Pyke?", said Luna.
Theon knew where this was going. "Did I?", he pretended to not know and he earned a glare from Luna. "It's about Sansa, isn't it?", said Luna. Robb and Lord Eddard turned to him with curiousity. Theon looked at them and said, "I should probably go and see to our troops, Your Grace". Theon ran out like a mad man before Robb and Lord Eddard could question him anything and Luna sworn she saw him blushing. "What was that all about, Lu?", asked Lord Eddard. Luna shrugged and gave a Cheshire grin. "You'll know soon enough", said Luna before continuing her attention to the map. Robb gave out a heartedly laugh before leaving.
For a few moons, Zen grew frustrated trying to open a door at the portal. "Damn it, Rufus! Why in the God's name did you create such shield?! You might as well call me Kingslayer of Ten Nation when I'm through with you!", Zen yelled in anger and cursed some more. Robb and Luna, who stood further back, looked at the Rounin. "Are you sure he's reliable, Ma?", asked Robb. "Zen's word may not be as good as his power, but he'll go through it anyway. He's simply frustrated", said Luna.
By the time they reached King's Landing with the shield to hide them, Zen decided to try a new method. He sat down to meditate and found a way. He cast a spell and surprisingly, a door was made from the shield. "Hah! In your face!", yelled Zen victoriously as he jumped around like a crazy monkey. Robb, Lord Eddard, Theon and Jon looked at him weirdly. "I told you he'd go through with it. Now, boys, shall we proceed?", said Luna. "You Rounins are crazy", Lord Eddard mumbled. "The crazier the better, Ned. Otherwise, none of us will get the job done perfectly", said Luna with a witty grin.
Luna, Jon and Theon moved into King's Landing through the door. Theon hid his bow and arrows with a cloth and placed it behind his back. Jon changed his black cloak to your ordinary colour in King's Landing and wore a hood to conceal his face. Luna wore trousers and tunic and disguised as a man as the trio moved quietly through King's Landing towards the Red Keep.
Once they reached the palace, it was heavily guarded with Lannisters army. "We obviously can't go through here, Ma", said Jon. "We'll have to go all the way round. Come on", said Luna as they moved using another route. They reached to a tower where Kia's being imprisoned. "Now how do we get up there?", asked Theon. "I'll teleport myself and Jon up there. Theon, I need you to keep an eye out", said Luna and she received a nod from Theon. Luna and Jon teleported to Kia's room and thankfully, no one was there. Luna peeked outside and saw people coming. "Hide, Jon!", whispered Luna and the two of them scampered to hide underneath the bed.
They saw a few pairs of boots and a pair of slippers came in. "My queen, you will be confined to this apartment until I have driven my uncle's army out of King's Landing. Do I make myself clear?" they heard Joffrey's voice. "Yes, Your Grace", that was Kia, with a hint of fear in her voice. Luna and Jon heard Joffrey said, "I'll return to you, my son". He turned his heel and left, leaving Kia alone in the room. Jon and Luna came out, which startled Kia. The young queen saw Jon's eyes full of anger and hurt, but he was glad that it was a fake pregnancy.
"You're here. You've come for me. I'm so sorry Jon", she said. "I forgave you. Now, let's get you out of here", said Jon. "What? Are you crazy? There are Lannisters army outside!", said Kia. "Not when you have me", said Luna with a smirk. Kia looked out the window and saw Theon's famous smirk as he waved at her from down below. "Wait, should we inform Sandor?", said Kia. Speaking of the devil, Sandor came in and luckily for them, he was alone.
"Hound", said Luna, acknowledging him. "Escape from here is impossible, but seeing you here makes me think otherwise", said Sandor. "Would you like to help or stay behind? Your call", said Luna as she helped Jon shredded the blanket to make a rope. Jon threw one end to Theon and held the other for Kia to climb down safely. Then, Sandor grabbed the rope and Jon went down. "So, you're staying?", asked Luna. "Someone has to be the king's shield", said Sandor. "But you'll be safe, won't you? You know Kia, she hates it when people have to die just because to keep her safe", said Luna. "I've survived Gregor", said Sandor as he pointed his half burnt face, "Joffrey is nothing to me". "Stay safe", said Luna as she descended down and escaped with Kia, Jon and Theon.
The four of them used a grey cloak, lended by Lady Catelyn to conceal Kia. They managed to get back to the door safely. That night, they celebrate the victory of rescuing Kia. Jon and Kia managed to slip away quick, but not without Luna and Robb noticing. The two of them tip-toed quietly behind Jon and Kia with a reluctant Jeyne and a mischievous Theon. "We shouldn't be doing this, Your Grace. You shouldn't be doing this!", Jeyne scolded Robb and Luna chuckled quietly. "Love, I'm only trying to spy on my brother. That's quite normal for siblings", said Robb.
But their little spying was interrupted when they saw something crashed nearby. Robb, Luna and Theon ran towards the crashing site and the Night's Watch men were already surrounding it. "I think he's not alright", said Samwell. "Of course he's not alright, Sam! He just fell off from God knows how high!", said Pyp. "What is going on here?", asked Luna as the Night's Watch made way for her. "I think he's yours", said Samwell.
The person who fell was someone that Luna knew so well. "Seraf, how many times should I tell you how to land?", said Luna as she crossed her arms. The boy, slightly younger than Robb, stood up but still dazed from his fall. "Sorry, Ma, that was a bad fall when you have a bad leg", said Seraf. "How terrible was the attack?", asked Luna as she brushed off the dirt of Seraf's cloak and dismissed the Night's Watch, except for Samwell who ran to get some medical supplies.
"It was not so bad, except the fact that they have a weapon that can spit fire and each soldier was carrying one. I did what it needs to be done, though one of them managed to burn my legs pretty bad", said Seraf. He lifted his trousers and removed his boot to let his mother see the recovery process of his leg. "Quite a scar there, Xero", said Theon. "Well, at least I'm not maimed, Greyjoy", said Seraf. "He's now officially a man", said Robb with a laughter.
Samwell returned and helped to re-bandage the burn on Seraf's leg. "Where's Jon?", asked Seraf. "Alone time with Kia", said Robb. "About time", said Seraf. "And now, it's my turn. Shall we, Jeyne?", said Robb as he held out his arm and Jeyne gladly accepted it before they took their walk. Seraf sighed and said, "How nice to be in love". He looked at Theon who was staring at the couple. "Please don't tell me you're dreaming of Sansa because you do know how picky she is. Knights in the song…. So brave, gallant and whatever not", said Seraf and it earned him a slap at the back of his head by Theon, which Luna gave the same thing back to Theon. "You'll be like that too when you kept your feelings towards someone, boy", said Theon before leaving to his tent. Seraf knew he was right.