Game of Thrones: Accidentally in Love

Chapter 15 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 15

Eddard Stark sighed as he stood by the fountain in one of the Red Keep's gardens. He was still reeling from what he had discovered. Finally, after endeavouring for so long, he had found just what Jon Arryn had found. He now knew, apart from Gendry, thank the Gods; that Cersei's children, were not Roberts. They were her own brother, Jaime's.

The thought of such a thing was of course shocking; normally Ned knew he would have to inform Robert. But there were extenuating circumstances, which although it taxed his honour, he could not ignore.

'Am I truly going to do this; truly going to just…It makes no sense, why…?' He thought darkly.

He shook his head; he knew the scandal that such a truth would cause if revealed; yet still, despite knowing he should, he could not bring himself to do so.

The more he pondered the more he realized what was stopping him. 'The throne, Robert's lineage is in no real danger, Gendry is a trueborn son and the heir…He will be a good King too and, Arya…There is little to no risk of the throne falling to Joffrey.'

Still, he had to make sure things would be safe for Arya, especially in her current condition. That was why he had made the arrangements he had, he looked around; wondering where she was, the one he had arranged to meet with.

His thoughts then went to the other arrangements he and Robert had made. 'For better or ill, I must end Sansa's betrothal…Especially after the way Joffrey behaved that night, as well as this.'

It was then his guest finally arrived.

Queen Cersei had to admit she was surprised; she hadn't expected anything like this to happen. The message from Eddard Stark had truly shocked her and then worried her. She had suspected that Jon Arryn had possibly found out the truth; now, having heard he was going along the same lines, she wondering is Eddard Stark had done so.

She spotted him, waiting as he said he would. She approached him cautiously, he had requested to meet her alone and she had complied, she was pleased to see that he was unaccompanied too. He turned as he heard her approach.

"Your Grace." He greeted her carefully.

She nodded, just as careful. "So, Lord Stark, why have you invited me here?"

Ned sighed before clearing his throat. "I have…discovered something, important. It is…in regards to your children…"

Cersei tensed slightly, it appeared that her worst fears had come true. Sure enough Eddard Stark went on to reveal that he had indeed worked out that apart from Gendry, all her children had in fact been sired by Jaime. Yet Cersei maintained her composure as he spoke.

'He doesn't know; he doesn't know everything; he doesn't know…exactly why.' She thought to herself.

Finally he finished explaining what he had discovered.

Sighing heavily Cersei shook her head.

"So, now you know…" She stated calmly. "You must understand; how could I not, the king is repugnant, I would sooner welcome a snake inside me that him."

He shook his head. "It is not so much the act itself; but who you did it with. Your own brother…"

"Jaime and I are more than brother and sister. We shared a womb. We came into this world together, we belong together." She replied at once.

Eddard grit his teeth. "That is no excuse for such a…union. Nevertheless; I have no intention of revealing this to the King. He has a true born heir after all. Gendry loves his family dearly and…I do not wish to cause Arya any distress, especially with her being with child."

It was then Cersei realized just why Eddard Stark was in fact granting her this boon; by not exposing the truth. When Robert died, Gendry would claim the throne.

'He would be a good King too, better than Robert.' She noted, smiling gently. 'Even if this child isn't a boy, there is always the chance of one being born later…The throne will remain with the true family line.'

Finally she nodded. "A wise decision, I understand why too, for that I am deeply grateful. I believe we can come to some agreement."

Eddard nodded carefully; watching, waiting.

Finally he spoke.

"I agree; irregular as it may be for me to even consider this. I do not wish for scandal." He said at last. "All the same, I wish end Sansa's betrothal to Joffrey; his behaviour when acting as a witness to Arya and Gendry that night was the beginning, this is the final straw however…"

Cersei closed her eyes; she had been expecting this. "I see, well perhaps something else can be arranged. A different match for Joffrey. I also know of your desire to return home. It can be arranged."

"You are desperate to ensure the best possible result." He said with a sigh. "I can see to it that my father becomes Hand of the King…Whatever you may think of him, you cannot deny his an effective one."

Eddard sighed but nodded; he knew she was right; Tywin Lannister's tenure as Hand was one of the brief periods where Aerys Targaryen was more or less kept under control.

Cersei continued. "I assure you, my father will see to it that harm will not befall Arya, Gendry and their child."

Ned nodded and, with a sigh, he finally made up his mind and agreed to the deal with Cersei.

Sansa smiled sadly as she stood, waiting for her horse. She was shocked at first when her father had told her they would be going home, although Arya would be staying. Her betrothal to Joffrey was over; while saddened by this, she accepted it.

'He was not, not for me…his behaviour was just…' She shook her head, not wanting to dwell on it.

Instead she turned and smiled again as her father and Arya emerged. Arya was once more clad in breeches and a tunic, but Sansa knew that wouldn't last, at least, for a good while. Arya's belly was already growing pronounced from her pregnancy; soon her current clothes wouldn't be comfortable enough to wear.

"I will miss you, all of you." Arya said as she embraced their father.

Sansa approached her, smiling. "I promise, we will stay in touch, we will visit when we can."

Arya smiled at that and embraced Sansa. So it was; that when they began their journey home, Sansa looked back and smiled sadly, as her sister stood, watching them go; a similar expression on her face.

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

Well, just the epilogue to go :)