Game of Thrones: Fading Scars

Chapter 5 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 5

Joffrey growled as he paced his room, shaking his head, he was still enraged. He couldn't believe it; that worthless loser Gendry, was related to him.

'A, a half-brother, for fuck sake. Dad fucked some random slut, got her knocked up and now…this?' He thought angrily. 'He doesn't even have the decency to keep it secret, actually brings the bastard here for a family dinner. He doesn't care that he's insulting mum, or me, Myrcella and Tommen.'

Finally he decided he'd had enough; he had to get to the bottom of this, find out what made this boy so special. He'd have to find out about him, learn more than he already did.

He rolled his eyes. 'Can't believe I'm actually going to be doing this. Trying to learn more about a worthless loser who dates an ugly girl with appalling dress sense.'

So, getting himself as ready as he could, he straightened up and groaned. This was, truthfully the last thing he wanted to do, but he had to know, before he went out of his mind. So he got himself ready and then; moving quietly, not in the mood for any of his family annoying him right now; he began to make his way towards the door.

Once outside he sped up a little; he had a lot of work to do; first off, he had to find out where to find the one he was looking for.

It had taken him some time, and it was only by chance, but he had found him. He shook his head in utter disbelief.

'I'm related to a damn mechanic; a loser who fiddles with cars, gets covered in grease and Gods knows what sort of gunk.' He thought bitterly. 'He doesn't deserve to be part of this family, why does dad treat him as such, he doesn't have any degree of respectability, a common worker.'

He shook his head in disgust as he stood outside the garage, having seen Gendry returning to the building, clearly having just been on a short break. He was already enraged but he kept focused; he needed to know more, there had to be at least one redeeming feature about this Gendry, otherwise he'd have to accept that his father had chosen to let a complete nobody into their lives, insulting them all.

He shook his head. 'I won't allow it if that's the case, I swear.'

He continued to wait; not caring how long he had to stand there, or how strange it seemed. It wasn't as if anyone else would understand him anyway; they couldn't begin to comprehend him. So he remained where he was; waiting until finally, when he felt like his legs were going numb, Gendry emerged from the garage, finally finished 'work' for the day. Joffrey straightened up and prepared to follow him; rolling his eyes.

Loser's walking home, he works in a garage, he has to get up to the North to see his girlfriend, you'd think he'd take a car.'

Shaking his head he continued his surveillance.

Unaware he was being watched, Gendry continued walking home; smiling to himself. He carried his tool bag with him, it had been a good day at work, he had just been paid and was relieved to note he was now one step closer to his and his mother's goal, of finding a better place to live. He knew that, if they just asked, his father would simply get them a new house, in a better neighbourhood.

But neither of them wanted that; they hated the thought of being indebted to others, even if said other was his father. While he had been able to establish a somewhat okay relationship with his father; he knew and accepted that his mother could never forgive the man for abandoning them in the first place. Just then his phone rang and he answered it, smiling when he checked the caller ID.

"Hi Arry." He greeted his girlfriend warmly. "What's up?"

"Nothing much, so, how was work?" She replied. "I mean, it kinda sucks you had to work on a Saturday."

Gendry laughed. "Maybe, but if it helps me and mum get out of Flea Bottom, I'll gladly do it."

Arya laughed and the sound was utterly beautiful to him. "True enough; say, are you free next Saturday?"

"Yeah, why?"

Arya explained. "Margaery's invited Sansa and, through her, the rest of the family to a beach party…There's, gonna be a lot of people there and…"

Gendry understood. "You'd like me to come with you; I know what you're like with large crowds. Yeah, I'll be there."

They laughed and the agreement was made and they hung up.

Meanwhile Joffrey continued to glare as he observed Gendry; as he reached his home; if it could even be called that. They were in Flea Bottom; the worst neighbourhood in King's Landing, anywhere even.

'He lives in this dump, in the arse end of the universe…Gods; ridiculous, he can't be related to me.' Joffrey thought in disbelief. 'There's the slut dad fucked, never even married, not even now…This just can't get any worse. He must have been so desperate for a chance to date a high class girl; even ugly Arya.'

He was revolted yet was certain he had seen enough. He knew now he had to confront his father; to figure out why he was wasting his time with this piece of trash.

Back home he immediately made his way to his father's study. Robert started when Joffrey burst through the door.

"Joffrey, what is this?" He gasped.

Joffrey snarled. "I can't believe you dad. Do you even know what that…son of yours does for a living? Do you know he lives amongst the trash and the dregs of humanity?"

Robert glared. "Enough Joffrey, of course I know, but…"

"You insult us; all of us, by letting this…bastard of yours come here." Joffrey spat. "You cheated on mum and rub it in her face by having that…Gendry here!"

Robert was about to reply when Cersei stepped in, having heard Joffrey's tirade.

She was glaring angrily; but not at Robert, but at her son.

"Joffrey; that is enough."

Joffrey turned; staring in disbelief. "What, mum, I…"

Cersei shook her head. "I'm not happy with what Gendry represents true; but I know he is a good man. He is kind and thoughtful and I respect him along those lines."

"Respect him!?"

Cersei nodded. "Yes, and you should too."

Joffrey however snarled; unable to believe this and instead stormed off to his room, still enraged.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.