Game of Thrones: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Chapter 24 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Chapter 24
Robin took a deep breath as he began to prepare himself; he was gathering the few belongings he had brought with him, putting them back in the bag he had used to carry them.
'I…I can do this.' He told himself. 'It, it will all work out; it has to.'
He finally finished and shook his head; doing his best to ignore his discomfort regarding still wearing clothes with short trousers; but he still hoped to change that soon. Just then the door opened and he turned, seeing it was Loras and Renly; he had already to them about his idea.
"Are you sure you're ready?" Loras asked him. "You know it's not a bother for us, having you here."
Robin smiled gently and nodded. "I know, but the longer I wait, the harder it'll get."
They both smiled and nodded; understanding what he meant by this. Soon Robin had everything he needed and prepared himself now for his plan.
He turned to Loras and Renly. "Thank you, for everything."
"Don't mention it." Renly replied with a smile.
Robin nodded and; with one more deep breath, he left Loras and Renly's home. He began making his was to his destination; he was going back home. He was going to face his mother and hopefully, finally, everything would be resolved.
Robin bit his lip as he stepped up to the front door of his home. This was it; once he crossed the threshold, there'd be no turning back. But he was sure he could get his point across; convince his mother to see the truth, to understand. So he took out his key, unlocked the door and entered the house; he knew Petyr would be out at work, but his mother would be home.
Sure enough he spotted her in the living room; she was looking frantic, a hand resting on her swollen stomach. He decided it was time to put an end to her fears and stepped into the room.
"Mum."
She looked up, eyes wide. "Robin, oh Gods…!"
She managed to get to her feet and hugged him as best she could; Robin smiled gently and returned the hug.
"Where were you?" She gasped.
Robin sighed and explained. "Renly and Loras took me in, they…they didn't want me to be left out in the cold."
Lysa bit her lip. 'They did, that was very nice of them…Perhaps I misjudged them. I did not always have the best opinion of their relationship but that's no excuse; especially if what I saw in Robin's eyes when I made him leave the hospital is true.'
Finally she spoke; deciding now was the time to speak her heart.
"I'm deeply sorry for what I did Robin." She said softly.
Robin let out a soft breath and looked up at her. "You are?"
She nodded and Robin bowed his head again.
"I…" He hesitated. "I'm sorry for running away.
Lysa smiled and shook her head. "I am sorry too; it was my fault…I shouldn't have been babying you."
Robin smiled softly; relieved his mother seemed to see that at least.
He thought for a moment; before trying to speak up.
"I…"
But his mother spoke again, her words surprised him greatly.
"Listen, I know it won't make it up to you, but I want to at least make a start." She admitted. "Let's get you some proper trousers."
Robin gasped. "Really; oh, thanks!"
Lysa smiled before gasping, Robin gasped too and smiled; the baby just kicked. Still hugging each other, Robin had been close enough to feel it happen.
Still smiling; they both got ready. Later; Tommen lay back on his bed; smiling gently.
He was still shocked at Joffrey's arrest, what he had done, but something had cheered him up greatly. He had heard the news that Robin had returned home, that he was safe. The news relieved him and once again he was contemplating his feelings for Robin, when suddenly his phone rang.
He smiled when she saw it was Robin and answered it.
"Hey, Robin, it's great to hear from you; you alright?"
Robin laughed. "Yeah Tommen; I'm fine. Never better in fact, you'll never believe this. Mum finally took me to get proper trousers."
"Really cool; I guess I'll see you in them at school tomorrow." Tommen replied.
Robin agreed and Tommen grinned; already curious. Sure enough; the following day, Tommen entered school, wearing his trousers again. Robin was there waiting for him, wearing school trousers.
"Wow, how grown up you look." Tommen teased with a smirk.
Robin laughed. "You're such a tease."
They both laughed and began to make their way to class.
Later, Shireen sighed; she thought about what she had seen and heard, regarding Robin.
'It's sat he had to run away to prove it, but he proved himself a man…He stood up to his mother.' She thought to herself. 'It's time I did the same.'
It was after school, she had just returned home; so, composing herself she entered the kitchen. Her mother was there; noticing her right away. Shireen fidgeted slightly with the hem of her skirt; despite its shorter length; being just below mid-thigh; her mother didn't comment or show disapproval; in fact, she showed little emotion at all.
Shireen decided she had to start things off. "Mum, we need to talk."
Selyse sighed before sitting down at the kitchen table. "About?"
"You, you're treatment of me." Shireen explained seriously.
Selyse tensed. "Shireen, I told you how sorry I was…"
Shireen shook her head. "I know, but it's not about that. Why do you treat me like a little girl, unable to make her own choices?"
"Don't use that tone on me?" Selyse growled; leaping to her feet. "You are a little girl; my little girl and I must protect you!"
Shireen shook her head, glaring. "You almost killed me! Devan was almost killed! I know you didn't mean it, but look where this has taken us, look what you did to me!"
She gestured to her arms, where the lingering scars from her burns remained, as well as the ones on her legs.
"Mum, you raised me, you know me better than anyone." She stated. "You know I'm not a whore, so why can't you just let me woman up? Why can't I make my own choices; I mean, having protected sex with my boyfriend doesn't make me a slut. So why can't you trust me?!"
Selyse didn't answer, she had no answer.
Awkwardly silence reigned after that before Shireen sighed.
"I know you love me mum, but you're smothering me." She explained. "It's sad to say, but I am now counting the days to my eighteenth birthday, the day where I am legally allowed to move as far away from you as I want. To be free."
Selyse froze at that, speechless; Shireen sighed but shook her head and left the kitchen, heading upstairs to get changed. It was hard; but it had to be said, now it was done.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Also we're getting there, only Shireen and Devan have one more trial to undertake, will all be resolved next chapter for them?