Dragons and Thrones: An Unusual Union

Chapter 16 of my Crossover story, enjoy, here is the last POV character for this story.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin. Dragon Age belongs to Bioware.

Cersei

Watching the Starks leaving, Cersei smiled to herself.

'Finally, that interfering fool is gone…But still.' She thought to herself, relieved but suspicious. 'He knows, he knows the truth but chose not to reveal it; yet…He may still do so, once he's safe back home.'

She shook her head however; she had other things to worry about at the moment; in particular she had to ensure that she could build up her own power and get the respect she deserved, the power she was due. Her first move however was to speak to Joffrey and make sure that her family was in the perfect place, to increase their power; increasing hers at the same time.

The royal court was emptying of people; Joffrey stood from the throne, smirking; also clearly happy to be rid of Eddard Stark. She approached him and he turned to face her as he saw her approaching.

"Mother; a favourable outcome wouldn't you say?" He remarked.

She nodded. "Yes indeed Joffrey; however there is still the matter of replacing Eddard Stark as Hand of the King; and a few other matters we need to discuss. Some changes I'd strongly recommend."

She chose her words carefully; knowing that Joffrey would listen if the word recommendation was used. Joffrey agreed and they left the throne room.

Once in Joffrey's chambers Cersei prepared herself to make her move.

"We need more loyal people serving you directly, particularly in high offices." She explained.

Joffrey nodded. "Well of course; are you suggesting the people here aren't…?"

Cersei explained. "Many of them have their own agendas; but I know several people who can help you in that regard, the perfect candidates for…certain offices."

Joffrey quirked an eyebrow, smirking. "Oh, let me guess, certain family members?"

"Certain family members who have either already served in these positions and proven their effectiveness or can be promoted." Cersei added.

Joffrey merely grinned and accepted this justification. "So, who do you recommend?"

Cersei pressed her advantage. "My father could easily step back into his former role as Hand of the King; he was effective and kept Aerys under control, which was partly why Aerys had him dismissed."

"Obviously…I personally think we need to think about the Kingsguard too, this whole nonsense about serving until death has left us unable to see one who deserves to lead take charge." Joffrey replied.

Cersei smirked; those were exactly her thoughts, she continued to speak and form plans with Joffrey until they were both satisfied. Amongst the details was removing Barristan Selmy from the Kingsguard and ensuring that Jaime became Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, as he deserved. The matter of a new member would be discussed later.

'Still; for me, the most important part has come to pass.' She thought to herself.

Joffrey had conceded that, at least for now, he required a regent and sure enough, he agreed to install her as regent. Everything was in place.

A few days later; Cersei found herself combating mixed feelings. As regent for her son, she was prepared to act, everything was all set up for her to claim her power, but one thing made it difficult, Joffrey's wilfulness. He had indeed followed her recommendations; plans were in place to name her father Hand of the King.

Ser Barristan Selmy was dismissed and left in a fury, while Jaime was named the new Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. However there had been no agreement for what happened next, out of nowhere, Joffrey had promoted Sandor Clegane to fill the vacant spot in the Kingsguard.

'Still, take the rough with the smooth, things can still work.' She thought to herself.

She just had to edit her plans slightly; but right now, she was focused on something else entirely. She was in the Small Council chamber with Joffrey and the other members of the Small Council; only two missing, the Hand of the King and Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.

They were facing a new danger; they had finally come to find out more about the horned giants that had appeared along with the Elves and Dwarves after the explosion.

"So, what is it they are called again"? She asked.

It was Varys who answered. "Apparently they are called Qunari; a rather strange group, not the most friendly of people."

Cersei sighed. "Do we know what's going on, why they are here, what they want?"

"I am afraid not; they are quite…silent. It seems however they are searching for something, even though they seem to be staying in the docks." Varys explained.

Joffrey scoffed. "They're clearly invading our city; we should just get rid of them, force them to leave and…"

"Joffrey." Cersei said calmly. "You have not seen these people; they could be useful allies to us, if not, it would be unwise to antagonize them."

Joffrey snarled but accepted this and restraint was accepted, they'd see what these Qunari wanted before deciding anything.

Later Cersei was pondering on matters that were troubling her; especially in light of things that could change in a moment's notice. Things were already in motion at least, to ensure their absolute control over Westeros, a raven had been sent to her father, calling him to the capital to become Hand of the King.

'Once he gets here, things will soon get under control.' She thought to herself. 'He'll even be able to get Joffrey's less desirable personality traits under control, I am sure of it, even the ones I somehow cannot control.'

She considered other recent events too and wondered about how best to put things to use; she could not deny some things were worrying her.

She pondered carefully one such issue. 'Joffrey seems insistent on marrying Sansa Stark; I guess he simply sees her as a means to rub it in the faces of the Starks. But he is rude about her. That needs to be brought under control, before he is rude to her or worse.'

After all it would be important that Sansa was a willing ally of theirs. After all, should her worst fears be realized, Sansa would be key to dealing with the Starks and keeping them at bay.

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