Chapter 22. PIGEON PIE
King's Landing
The wedding day of King Joffrey Baratheon and Maergary Tyrell had finally come. The Martells had been invited but declined the invitation and ordered all their banners to do the same. The vows were exchanged in the Sept of Baelor. The wedding feast held in the garden. During the celebration Joffrey mocks his Uncle Tyrion Lannister and as he is drinking his wine chokes to death.
Cersei accuses her brother Tyrion as he is the last person to handle Joffrey's cup. Cersei leans over the body of her son crying. A day later Tommen is crowned King of the seven kingdoms. Then a trial is held. Tywin Lannister, Mace Tyrell, and Cersei sit in judgment. Witness after witness testify against Tyrion and his hatred towards the late King Joffrey. The most hurtful testimony of all comes from Shae.
By this time Tyrion Lannister has reached his boiling point. No longer can he take the cruelty of his father and sister. He makes a speech declaring his innocence in Joffrey's death. He also states that he wished he would have let Stannis sack the city and kill everyone. Then he demands a trial by combat.
A few days later the nobles gather to witness the Tyrion's champion Bronn and the Queen's champion Boros Blunt. The duel is intense, but eventually Bronn prevails defeating Boros by slitting his throat. Tyrion is exonerated of all charges and released.
Tyrion is making his way to the brothel with Bronn and Podrick. "Hello my friends!" Verys says walking out from behind an alley.
"You really shouldn't jump out at people like that. You could get killed." Bronn says removing his hand from his sword.
"I wanted to congratulate you Lord Tyrion on and your champion…I also wanted to warn you…The Queen will not let this go and has hired assassins to kill you…I am leaving for Essos perhaps the three of you would like to join me?"
"I take anything my family can dish out!" Tyrion boldly says.
"Or you can come with me and become the Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West…"
Tyrion smiles, "Lead the way."
As they make their way to the docks they are attacked by six men. Bronn kills two men and Podrick is knocked to the ground, but Tyrion rushes forward and stabs the man in the foot with a dagger. Podrick gets to his feet and slits the man's throat. Then he kills a man flanking Bronn who is able to slay the rest. They make it to the ship and board immediately. Then an hour later the ship sets sail.
"So tell me how will heading for Essos make me Lord of Casterly Rock…"
"By joining Daenarys Targaryen of course!" Tyrion exchanges looks with Bronn and Podrick.