Game of Thrones: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Chapter 16 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.

Chapter 16

The weekend was over; it was another day at school. Joffrey stood, lounging against the wall, bored.

'There must be someone I can put in their place.' He thought to himself. 'That ugly bitch Arya Stark still shows her face; no matter what the boys and I say. My fag brother and baby Robin aren't taking the hint about their stupid shorts…Urgh…'

To say he was infuriated would be an understatement. However he then smirked when he spotted Sansa approaching him.

'Well, at least I'll have some stress relief now.' He thought gleefully.

Although that thought vanished and was replaced with confusion when he saw Sansa was glaring.

"You lied to me." She spat a soon as she was close enough.

He blinked startled, this wasn't like Sansa at all. "Huh?"

She shook her head and then snapped. "Turns out, I'm NOT pregnant, not only that, we're through."

"What?!" He burst out, enraged, shocked that she would dare.

This wasn't Sansa, Sansa was meek and compliant; not like this.

She shook her head and began speaking slowly, as if addressing someone with dangerously low intelligence.

"You and me…it's over."

Joffrey snarled, he wasn't having that. "You can't…!"

But she cut him off. "I can, like I said, I'm not pregnant. I had my period. You were the one to think I was pregnant and never assumed I could be just late! You're toxic to me! And be warned, try anything and I go to the police, where your Uncle Jaime works!"

Joffrey froze in fear; knowing what would happen if people found out. "You wouldn't…"

"I would." She replied; her severity making it clear she wasn't bluffing.

With that she turned and stalked away, leaving him fuming, wondering how his day could possibly get any worse.

Later on in the day; Sansa was still amazed at what she had done.

'I…I actually did that, I actually broke up with Joffrey.' She could still scarcely believe it.

She shook her head; still in awe at her own audacity; although still troubling. 'I should, nothing's holding me back now, I should apologize to Arya properly.'

It was then she noticed someone approaching her and stopped; she smiled lightly when she saw it was Podrick.
"Hey Pod." She greeted him.

She felt her face heat up at the memory of Pod in the 1940s era costume, since then, despite her efforts, he had been on her mind. Now she had broken up with Joffrey, those thoughts didn't seem so scandalous anymore.

He smiled and shifted his feet, nervous as usual. "Hi Sansa, are…are you, okay?"

She was startled and confused by his questions; seeing that he clarified.

"I saw you breaking up with Joffrey, how, how do you feel?" He explained.

"Freed." She replied honestly, with a smile. "Thank you for asking."

She was amazed that he would be so concerned with her wellbeing; very different from Joffrey.

Pod bit his lip before speaking. "You know, Joffrey is kinda…psycho; he could end up doing something. I-I could keep an eye out for you, I'll try not to get in your way, just…"

"It's alright Pod, I understand." She replied smiling. "I'd like that, thank you."

Sansa was even more amazed; she had a feeling she and Pod were going to be very good friends.

It was late in the afternoon, Sansa arrived home. She had joined Jeyne, Margaery and the other girls for a day out.

She checked her phone; contrary to Joffrey, whose number she had now blocked, who sent countless texts to her during times like this, she had only received one message from Pod; wishing her well, hoping she'd have a good time.

She smiled and decided to call him.

"Hi." He greeted her; sounding a lot calmer on the phone than in face to face conversation. "So, how did it go?"

She grinned. "Pretty good; I'm…actually touched you remembered I had a day out with the girls…Joffrey never did."

Pod sighed before replying. "I know, guess it's good then, I'm not Joffrey."

"Indeed." She replied; all the while thinking. 'He's so nice and thoughtful. He's not simply a pretty face, he's more. And I like it.'

She was grateful for Pod's kindness and now had high hopes that things would get better. Later, after hanging up, Sansa then spotted Arya in the living room. Biting her lip and briefly wondering where everybody else was, she made up her mind.

"Arya."

Arya stiffened and turned to her, eyes narrowed. "What?"

Sansa sighed before speaking. "I know I tried earlier; in such a pathetic way. But nothing hold me back now, I am sorry for the way I treated you, it was unfair and childish."

"Really?" Arya replied, raising an eyebrow, actually surprised.

Sansa nodded. "Yes, I am so sorry…Also, it might interest you to know I've broken up with Joffrey.

Arya gave a short laugh before hugging Sansa, a hug Sansa returned, knowing now Arya had forgiven her.

"Good for you." Arya said at last.

Sansa smiled, things were looking up at last.

Meanwhile; Shireen and Devan were hanging out with Edric and Joy. Things had been going well for both happy couples; yet lately, Shireen and Devan had a feeling that something was troubling the other two.

It wasn't until Joy excused herself to use the bathroom, that Edric turned to them and practically confirmed their concerns.

"Guys, I'm worried, Joy seems distant these days…upset; but she won't talk to me about it." He explained. "I thought, maybe it's a…girl problem."

They shared a look and Shireen replied. "Maybe, if you like, I could talk to her."

"Thanks." Edric replied, looking relieved.

So, while Devan and Edric spoke, Shireen went and found Joy who was returning to join them.

"Oh, Shireen?" Joy gasped, surprised.

Shireen smiled. "Hey Joy, I'd like to talk to you for a minute, if that's alright."

Joy smiled and nodded and they headed into the kitchen.

"So, what's wrong?" Shireen asked; starling Joy. "Edric told me that you seemed, off these days and he's worried."

Joy gasped and then, to Shireen's surprise, starting crying. "Gods, I don't deserve such a guy…He deserves someone pure…"

"What are you talking about?" She asked.

Joy sniffed and then revealed. "Two months ago, before I moved schools and saw you guys again…I was, I was raped. The guy is in jail but now I, I've found out…I'm carrying his child."

Shireen gasped in horror at this and quickly hugged her friend.

Shireen was stunned at the revelation that Joy had been raped and was now pregnant from said rape.

Still, she knew Edric and had to reassure Joy. "Oh Joy, Edric will understand, he will not see you as sinful or dirty, he'd still love you."

Instead Joy seemed to become more desperate. "Please, don't tell anyone, especially not Edric."

"He should be told; it can't be hidden forever." Shireen explained. "Listen, let's make a deal. I'll give you till the end of the week, for you to tell him yourself. If you don't or…can't; I'll do it."

Joy hesitated and Shireen added. "Joy, the longer you wait, the harder it will be."

"O-Okay…" Joy said at last, wiping away her tears.

The girls hugged again and, inspired by Shireen's faith in her, Joy composed herself and they returned to join the boys.

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