Game of Thrones: What Could Have Been
Chapter 5 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
Synopsis: Meera receives some interesting news from the Maester on the anniversary of Ned's death. She decides to tell Bran; aware that this news will change their lives forever.
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Chapter 5: Bran/Meera
The days were calm now that the long Winter had been averted; resulting in one of only five years, rather than eternity. The war was over too and peace had returned at last; although there was still a few tense border disputes between the two kings. But all that was far from the mind of Lady Meera Stark. Originally of House Reed of Greywater Watch, she had come to Winterfell during the war, along with her brother Jojen. Throughout the war and the years following they had befriended and also helped protect Prince Bran Stark; King Robb's crippled younger brother.
As the years passed it became clear that Bran had strong feelings for Meera, feelings which, she found herself eventually returning. When the truth came out; they were married, strengthening the bonds between House Reed and House Stark even further. Being married to Bran suited Meera well; they had similar interests and were always able to cheer each other up. They often went hunting together with Bran's Direwolf, Summer.
Lately however, they hadn't gone hunting as much, mostly as Meera had begun to feel strange. Worried she was ill, Bran had insisted she talk to Maester Luwin. She eventually gave in and did so; although it did not take long for the Maester to determine she wasn't ill. He had examined her carefully and now she sat, waiting for his result.
She looked up as he approached her.
"Maester?"
He was smiling. "Well my Lady, this should be a happy day for you and your husband. I had my suspicions, I've just confirmed them, you are with child."
She gasped and then smiled. "That is wonderful; I…I must tell Bran right away."
Maester Luwin nodded and Meera left; seeking her husband. She knew this was big news for them; there was still doubts, mostly on Bran's part, that he would be able to father a child, due to being a cripple; not being able to use his legs. These doubts mainly stemmed from the belief he'd be unable to act when it came to bedding.
Yet, as they always did, Bran and Meera simply found a way to work around it; either with her on top, or Bran using his arms to provide the leverage his legs normally would have. Now at last, their efforts had paid off, she was pregnant, they were going to have a child of their own. It did not take her long to find Bran; not when she remembered what day it was.
It was the same day, all those years ago, that the war had started, the anniversary of the day that Bran's father was executed. Sure, enough, after descending into the crypts and walking along to where Eddard Stark's remains were buried; she found Bran.
He was kneeling before the statue of his father; praying. His wheeled chair was stationed a few feet behind him, standing just behind it was Hodor. While Bran had grown considerably over the years, necessitating the wheeled chair as even Hodor struggled to carry him now, there were still times he needed to be carried, usually a short distance.
This only really happened around stairs and such, where his wheeled chair couldn't travel. Meera waited in respectful silence until Bran raised his head, letting out a slow breath. Knowing he had finished praying she approached.
"Bran." She said, getting his attention.
He turned to her and smiled. "Meera."
She knelt down and they embraced, kissing softly.
As they parted she spoke. "I have something important to tell you."
He looked at her curiously, waiting for her to speak. She bit her lip however and shook her head.
"This, doesn't seem to be the most appropriate place." She explained.
Bran however shrugged. "There's no one here to hear us, just Hodor and father's ghost."
So, with an indulgent sigh, Meera informed him. "I'm with child…It's finally happened Bran, you're going to be a father."
He gasped and then grinned, embracing her tightly. "Meera, that's wonderful. I…I can't believe it, this is amazing."
She laughed at his enthusiasm and they kissed again. She helped him onto his wheeled chair and together with Hodor, they made their way to the exit of the crypts. It was time to inform the rest of the Starks of the good news.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Well, just one more chapter to go; then it's the end of my GOT marathon. It's refreshing yet also sad at the same time, I really enjoyed doing this.