I have restarted this story under the nameThe Stark
This will be where I will post everything.
I'm changing Leon Stark to be where I'll post my rough draft so I can listen to it . Which will help me fix errors and I can add more content.
Before entering the Red Keep, I ordered some of the northern forces to hold position and guard the entrance. I selected Lord Mormont, giving him 8,000 men to hold the gates and the grounds. When I entered the Red Keep my way was blocked by 80 Lannister soldiers. I'm not sure why they thought it was a smart move to block the passageway since I had more than 12,000 men following me. Yet they decided to stand in my way. My guess was Lannister arrogance and stupidity. While I marched forward, I ordered them to surrender. One man who looked like he was in charge of the group just smiled stupidly at me. It seems he found it amusing to be told what to do by a child. I could see a few of the brighter men slowly laying their weapons down. When I was 20 feet away from them. I then ordered the rest of them to lay their weapon down and to surrender peacefully and allow my men to take them into custody. That earned me a laugh and a mocking smirk from the leader. When I was five steps away from them. I raised my hand which was the signal for my two bodyguards to quickly move forward. With a quick swing from his hammer, he bashed in the leader's knees. Then moved to the next soldier to his right. Using his shield, he slammed the Lannister men away from the middle to make a growing gap for me to walk through. While my second bodyguard moved towards the soldier to the left and used his shield to push the Lannister's back making some of them fall to the ground. Using his hammer, he crushed anyone who tried to get around his shield. The last bodyguard stayed in front of me. Ready to protect and block anything and anyone who might try to come towards me. The rest of the northern Lords and troops quickly charged forward and engaged the remaining Lannister that still wanted to fight. I called out to my men to try to subdue them but not to risk their lives doing so. After walking through several hallways, we arrived at an intersection near the bottom of the stair that will lead me to the royal living area. I looked towards my uncle Ned pointing down the left passage and informed him that is the way to the throne room. Before we parted I ordered 100 men to go with him while I ordered another 2000 men to stay in a group of 50 and start clearing out the red keep. I ordered them to always keep an eye on each other's group never to roam off by themselves.
I still had 4,000 soldiers with me and I was peeling them off at every intersection leaving 100 to guard the pathways. I order them if they find any Lannister or gold cloaks that they are to be ordered to surrender. If they continue to disobey, they are ordered to subdue them. I told them it does not matter what rank in society they hold. I will back their decision. I also told them that if they run into Varys to cut him down before he can say anything. As for Tywin Lannister, I wanted him captured.
When I turn down the hallway that the princess chamber is situated. I saw my bodyguards standing at the entrances of the hallway blocking any way of getting to the princess's room. Also noticed that there were 30 more men who were added to the prisoner pile. As well as several more corpses. Walking past my bodyguards I couldn't help but give several prisoners a kick in the head since they were in the path that I was walking. One stupid one wouldn't move his head so I kicked it a few more times before I realized he was dead. I guess that's why he didn't flinch at the pain. Laughing to myself I continued my walk to the princess's chamber.
As I walked in, I saw Elia curled up in the corner, her eyes locked on her child's body, laying around and seeing where she was pulled out by her hair from under the bed before Sir Peggy started stabbing her. Taking a blanket off the bed I laid it over the child before slowly approaching Elia. Sending a calming charm at her I started to talk to her in a soothing voice trying to get her to focus on me and stop staring at the spot where her child is lying.
As I approached her, I touched her head making her flinch back and focus on me. looking panicked after a second of her looking at me she slowly calmed down. Probably assuming I'm no threat since I'm just a child. I calmly talked to her and encouraged Elia to stand up and walk out of the room. As I walked out into the hallway, I ordered two of my bannerman to gather the children. Then had her focus back on me. I told her we're going to get her out of here and back with her brothers. Elia froze again when she saw the mountain, she clung to me tighter. I had one of my bodyguards stand between her and the mountain, to block her view of him. She seemed to relax a bit seeing my armor warriors. I had brought two female healers with me and had them come over to start to help and talk with the princess. I ordered 500 men to stay and guard Elia. I also left two of my bodyguards with her. I told them to move her to one of the empty rooms we passed coming here. Looking down at the prisoners, I ordered 50 men to go to the nearby armory and bring me a hundred spears. Telling them that I need them to be at least 10 feet tall and two inches thick. I then ordered several of my men to keep an eye out for two large chests that would have been used to transport gold or treasure.
I left two of my bodyguards with my soldiers and ordered them to take the prisoners down to the main entrance of the red keep. While they were doing that, I went to the throne room. With me I had my six bodyguards as well as my uncle Rodrik and 200 men. As I walked down the corridor towards the throne room. As I passed the men I had ordered to search and secure the passageways. I ordered at least 30 spearmen to peel off from each group to follow me. I also ordered all crossbowmen that I found to follow me as well.
As I was looking into the throne room, before entering I saw who I guess to be Tywin Lannister and a man in King's guards' white armor with golden hair which I assumed was his son sir Jamie Lannister. There were also two other men near Tywin that looked like family members. One who seems to be a close age to Tywin who I assumed to be Kevin Lannister. As well as nearly 300 Tywin soldiers. Standing there with only 100 of my men is my uncle with his sword out yelling at Jamie Lannister threatening him. Whenever I feel like I forget how dumb Ned can be he always reminds me. He has 100 men and they have 300. If I did not show up. Who knows how the situation would end. He would probably get my men killed and himself as well.
Though I am not going to allow this opportunity to pass me. With a quiet whisper to my uncle Rodrik, I ordered him to inform the bowman to position themselves when they entered the throne room to be able to fire upon the Lannister's telling them not to hit the Lannister brothers but their soldiers. I then cleared my throat to get everyone to pay attention to me as I walked into the room. I supposed I didn't need to since having 800 armored and armed men walking into a room where you are outnumbered. Would make anyone focus on the newcomers. Interesting that after taking in my troops everyone seemed to focus on my uncle Rodrik.
Clearing my throat again I ordered all Lannister to lay their weapons down and surrender. Letting them know in a cheerful voice that each of them will have a trial in front of King Robert Baratheon, the first of his name. I inform them that if they do not surrender in 30 seconds, I will have no choice but to order half of my crossbowmen to fire upon a group of rebels who have trespassed into Robert's throne room. As I started to count, Lord Tywin straightened up and started glaring at me. He asked me if I know who he is and what he does to those who threaten him. The entire time I'm still counting with the biggest smile on my face when I hit 30, I cheerfully order half of my crossbow men to fire into the Lannister men. I had the northern soldiers lower their spears to show they were ready for battle before I informed the Lannister once again that if they did not surrender after I counted 10 again, I would then have the other half of my crossbow men fire upon them.
With widening eyes Tywin this time ordered his men to lay down their arms. His eyes slowly narrowed as he focused on me. I ordered one of my bodyguards to take Jamie to the black cells. When Tywin started to speak to me about the order, I had my man gag him. Then my men, because we did not have chains, used ropes to tie Tywin and his brother's arms behind their back. I had Tywin and his brothers dragged to the entrance of the red keep. Where my men had arrived with the prisoners. By now the Riverland and Vale forces had subdued the Lannister troops. The Lannister army had been made to march out of the city. This started to bring order to the city. So, several people came over to see what was going on at the entrance to the Red Keep. Right before I started to speak to the crowd, I got a messenger informing me that Robert and the rest of the army was only 30 minutes away.
I informed them of what happened to the Princess and Prince. Of how they were brutally murdered. Telling them of how the mountain took the child in his hands and bashed his head into the wall. How a Lannister soldier had stabbed a little princess nearly 40 times before the vile creature was taken into custody. I pointed at the men who were captured outside of Princess Elia chamber. For the crime of assisting in the death of the royal children. I announced that I Prince Leon of house Stark sentenced them to death by impalement. I had every man gagged so they could not plead to be sent to the wall or ask for a trial by combat. I had my bodyguards grab hold of the first man after yanking his trousers down. My other bodyguard took a spear and shoved it up his ass until the tip came out through his chest. I had the spear placed upright in a hole that was previously drilled by my men. I watch as the man dies too fast before he fully slides down the spear. I had Tywin stand there and watch as each of his men that he had sent were impaled in front of his eyes.
Finally, I had Piggy and the Mountain brought forward. My men found two large iron lockboxes. We had holes drilled on the top and each one of the men were placed into a separate box with their head near the hole so we could give them water. Not long after I had secured the men in their new home, I saw Robert and Jon riding up. Jon looked disturbed at all the impaled men before he noticed Tywin was bound and gagged. Before he could berate me or ask what was going on Robert started to chuckle as he watched one of the impaled men start wiggling frantically before going still.
Jon tried to take Tywin and his brothers into his custody, but my men and I would not allow him, not before we spoke to the King about a contract. An hour later we all met in the throne room. Gathering around Robert I argued my case that the contract was broken and Tywin had two options: either he pays me 5 million gold or the entire alliance's houses must go to the Western lands and kill every single Lannister. Tywin had already grasped the danger that he was in. Making gestures with his head towards the hand of the king, making noises as if he wished to talk. Jon ordered for Tywin to be released, after several hours of arguing, threatening and haggling an agreement was made with Tywin between Jon. Tywin argued that he had nothing to do with the death of Rhaenys. Reluctantly taking responsibility for the action of his men that he claims he had nothing to do with what happened. He also argued that he should not be held to a contract that he had no knowledge of. John explained that his knowledge of it was irrelevant that under the contract Jon explained to Tywin that none of the alliance would have any choice but to have him and his family executed if he did not fulfill a breach of contract.
Finally, Tywin agreed to pay the 5 million gold. I informed Tywin that we will both send a letter to the iron bank to set up my vaults. That he agrees to the terms under this contract as well as paying for the insurance from the iron bank of his payment. If he did not want to pay for the guarantee insurance from the iron bank then his brothers and his son will be held in the black cells until payment is met.
With the letters being sent to the iron bank and all agreements being made final Jon decided we should have a meal to bury any hatchets. I of course thought it was a splendid idea and was extremely happy to sit next to my new friend Tywin and his brothers to discuss what Casterly Rock was like. For some reason Tywin did not seem to enjoy my company which was a shame since I've been told that I'm such a lovely child to be around.
After two days of rest, I had my Northern forces and at least half of the Vale and Stormlands army marching out of the city with me. Surprisingly it took me almost a day to convince Robert you've been using spells to let me deal with the reach problem and bring them into order. I had Robert sign a letter saying that I can negotiate on the behalf of the crown. I even had Robert add in that if I can get some vantage for the north then I should try to take it in the negotiation. Jon Arryn reminded me that the most important thing is for it to end in peace. I was surprised that Jon wasn't making such a big deal of it. I have spent the least amount of time with him so I didn't put any spells on him other than the charm parchment. He didn't seem to like that I had impaled the Lannister men. I wonder if he thought it was the smartest thing to get me away from Tywin since I took every opportunity to find and have a conversation with him. I got the feeling that both Jon and Tywin went out of their ways to hide from me.
After traveling for two months my army was finally only 5 miles from Storms End. This trip took longer but we were ahead of schedule if you count the cannon schedule. Since I knew where my aunt was, I didn't need to wait for Varys to show up before I dealt with the reach. It was a bit longer because we took Princess Elia with us. I had three carriages. I also made sure to get proper wet nurses and brought at least for healers the news about childbirth.
Almost as soon as we showed up the Reach sent word that they surrendered. Funny thing is from whispers I've heard the Reach did not wish to fight the northern army. Since rumor has It that we are overwhelmingly victorious in battles and we are extremely brutal when dealing with enemies. Early the next morning after breakfast most of the northern Lords and I sat with Mace Tyrell and his Reach Lords under a tent between the two armies. Using some of my parchments I had the Reach Lords agree to recognize Robert Baratheon as the king. He will recognize Mace Tyrell right as paramount of the reach. I also had them sign that they will collectively give a quarter million gold to The Paramount of the Stormlands to help repair any damages from the war. They are also to deliver two years' worth of staple food to the north and then for 10 years after the north will buy at half the price of what it was before the war. The crown will give a seat on the small Council as master of law to a Reach Lord for 10 years. I told Mace Tyrell he will need to send candidates to be interviewed to take that position. The Reach will pay 25% more in taxes for the next 4 years to the crown. I'm not sure if it was the parchment or the fact that the Reach was just done fighting or the fact that Mace Tyrell was a complete fool but they agreed to every single demand and did not ask for anything. By midday all agreements were signed and duplicates were made. As I was going back to my men a rider from storm's end arrived to inform me that Stannis is waiting to have an audience with me and expects to see me in an hour. I scoffed at the fool's audacity to summon me, gave him a copy of the agreement and told him that I am too busy to waste my time on Stannis.
I informed the Storm Lords that they may go home and thanked them for their service. Telling them that I would like to have a final feast with them before they left but that I had received critical information about my aunt and I still had to deliver Princess Elia to her brothers and negotiate peace with Dorne. I decided to take 200 men with me and ordered my grandfather to start moving the northern and Vale men back home. I handing a heavy sack of gold I ordered my uncle Rodrik to to take some men and ride to Wyl and find ships that will take us to Sunspear and two that'll go up North to White Harbor.
