Game of Thrones: Fading Scars

Chapter 7 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 7

Gendry let out a sigh as he entered the Baratheon mansion. He was ready to attend another dinner with the family. This time the guests were in fact Cersei's uncle Kevan and his wife and children. Gendry however wasn't actually ready to attend the dinner, as he had been working overtime. He had just come from work; he had his clothes and such in a bag with him, but that wasn't his only issue.

Luckily Cersei, who had been passing by at that point, seemed to realize this as she spoke to him.

"You can always use the shower and freshen up, if you wish."

He smiled. "Thanks Mrs. Baratheon; I won't be long."

She nodded and headed through to where the others were. Gendry headed for the bathroom; thinking to himself as he did so.

'She really tries, Mrs. Baratheon, I know it's hard on her.' He smiled. 'Still, I guess, I guess I made a good impression when we met in the garage that day. She's doing her best not to judge me for my birth.'

Smiling to himself Gendry reached the bathroom, closed the door and set down his bag. He then removed his work clothes and underwear and got under the shower, relishing the feeling of the hot water immediately. He glanced down at his stomach, the scar and thought about the pool party, how everyone had seen it.

Thankfully, they were content with their own rumours, nobody had directly bothered him about it. While the rumours still sometimes upset him, he was glad they didn't ask the truth. Despite what Arya had said, he still didn't feel like a hero.

However, he soon found himself having to in fact explain the origins of his scar to someone after all. It happened after he exited the shower and dried himself off. He then began to get dressed, putting his work clothes and old underwear in the bag. Soon he was nearly ready and was about to pull his shirt on when suddenly the bathroom door opened. He started and froze; the person who walked in also stopped and gasped.

"Oh, sorry." They said, their voice sounded rather high.

It was then he saw the speaker. A young girl, around three years old with blonde hair and green eyes.

'A kid…That must be Lancel's little sister, Janei.' He noted before replying. "It's alright, you didn't mean it."

She nodded, then her gaze dropped and she gasped again. "Oh, you have a big scar too."

That confused him for a moment; he knew she was talking about the scar on his stomach, but she said 'too'.

"Too, what do you mean by that?" He asked.

She smiled. "Lancel has one, near his shoulder from when he had a car accident. Did you have an accident too?"

"No I…" Gendry began before sighing; trying to think how to explain things for the little girl to understand. "When I was young, a few years older than you, I was very sick. The bad thing was inside me. The doctors had to take it out. The scar shows where they did that."

"Oh, and now…?" Janei asked; her eyes wide.

He smiled. "I'm fine now, all better, it's gone."

Janie smiled and Gendry left the bathroom, allowing Janei to use it; he headed to the dining room, preparing himself for the evening ahead.

At the Stark house; Catelyn was reading a book as she sat in the living room. Things were rather bright and cheerful in the house this week as Sansa had come home for a visit. Right now however she was out with some of her friends, she said she'd be out late, but promised to be back before midnight at least.

'Gods, time flies by so fast, first Robb, then Sansa. All grown up, away to college, living separately from the family.' She thought to herself. 'My children are all growing up; becoming independent. It's beautiful, but also sad…I still remember when I carried them in my arms for the first time.'

She knew it wouldn't be much longer now until it was Arya's turn. Thinking about Arya made her remember the beach party and Gendry's scar.

She bit her lip as she considered that. 'Of all the things I thought I'd see, I never expected that. What could have happened to him; Arya knows, but she's not telling. I wonder if anyone else knows. He was certainly uncomfortable with some of the things they were saying. Even about him being a hero, but why?'

She shook her head, wishing she could understand what was happening, it was just confusing to her. The only thing she knew for certain, was that at least the scar hadn't been the result of any trouble or dangers, at least on Gendry's part. In fact, she was sure she had overheard Talisa say something about it being medically related. But that was about all she could gather.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard the phone ring, she put her book down and went to answer it.

"Hello, Stark Residence, Catelyn Stark speaking."

The voice at the other end sounded official. "Mrs. Stark, I am calling from the police station, it concerns your daughter…"

Catelyn froze as history seemed to repeat itself. 'What, no, it can't be…Arya? She was doing so well, she hadn't been in trouble with the police since dating Gendry. This, this can't be…'

But then she got her answer and it shocked her more than ever.

"We're calling about your daughter, Sansa. We caught her trying to enter an over twenty-one club with a fake ID." The officer explained.

Catelyn had to grab the table to keep from falling. "Gods, Sansa…I, I'll be right down officer."

The officer replied. "Please, as soon as you can."

With that Catelyn hung up and went to get her coat.

"Cat?" Ned queried as he saw her; on his way down the stairs.

Catelyn sighed sadly. "That was the police Ned; Sansa's in trouble. She tried to get into a club for people over twenty-one; with a fake ID."

Ned seemed stunned by this. "What, seriously, Sansa?"

"I know, I just can't believe it. I'm going to pick her up."

Ned nodded and Catelyn headed out to her car; she knew they were going to have to have a serious talk with Sansa when they got her home.

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