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Chapter 4
Years later…
Sunlight shines in the halls as laughter is heard in the quiet place.
A little three-year-old girl who looks like Lannister with gold hair and green eyes. She wears a frilly red dress that is above her knees. She stomps on the floor to get her walking better.
"Joanna!" The two-year-old girl who is called Joanna turned and saw her lady mother calling her.
Joanna smiled beamingly.
Queen Contessa Baratheon looks beautiful to this day and the funny thing is that she still looks slim as if she had never given birth at all. She is dressed in a royal blue dress and golden trimmings with white lace wearing her crown. Her hair is tied in a bun.
At her side are her already six-year-old twins, Edward and Contessa. Running around their mother as if they were playing a game.
Laughter at the sight of her children brings joy.
These past years have grown peaceful and quiet.
Thou, Queen Contessa has been blessed with more offspring.
She gave birth to a second son as she watched him trying to tug away from the Septa Martha. Poor Martha has her hands full with the children, but George seems to want to rebel against her.
She named him George Baratheon. He seemed more like his father Robert because of the training in the courtyard. He is quite ferocious with his wooden sword that the King remarked in saying, "Perhaps, George could become a general for an army of mine someday. He seemed to inherit my brute strength in fighting his opponents." George is four years old and has the curliest black hair and blue eyes. She saw Robert's smile in George's when he would give to her. Contessa is more worried since George is impatient and easily gets temperamental when things don't go his way.
She sighed. 'He is a child, so I must be patient with him.'
If the Gods are willful Edward will live a long time as king and sire heirs from his queen. George is the spare heir in case something happens to her first son.
*Giggles sounded in her arms.
Contessa looked down in her arms one year old, Cassana Baratheon who has almost straight black hair and chubbiest cheeks. Such a wild little princess she has given birth, she has little green eyes as if she is like a cat. Cassana has already prevented her nursemaid's grey hair from disappearing and crawling around with a burst of energy.
Contessa sighed.
Sooner or later, this one girl will scare away all suiters and wish to be a knight instead of a lady.
Contessa turned and said, "Mya go get Joanna for me. Make sure she doesn't fall."
"Yes, my lady."
Mya Stone came running as she was in a dress Contessa had to force her to wear. Mya Stone got Joanna in time and held her hand.
Both girls returned to her side as they walked through the halls.
Shockingly, Mya Stone Robert's known bastard daughter from Vale came at his request of Robert.
At first, she wasn't sure, but she knew that Robert may have missed his little girl since he was part of her life.
Mya Stone was brought to court and was ordered to be part of the nursery to be brought up by the queen. Queen Contessa quoted: "The King's children must neither be blind nor stupid. For this, I will bring up as many educations as I can for them to carve their path someday."
Mya Stone was shy about her new stepmother, but Contessa treated her as she would treat any children she had. They said that Contessa and Mya held a bond that many can mistake as mother/daughter.
Contessa doesn't blame Robert for she knows what kind of man she married. She won't put up with such a fuss. If her husband wished to lay with women, she would allow that. However, she made a deal that if he wished to lay with courtiers' women, she could endure this.
'Unless they wished to repeat the same incident over his noble mistress, Anne Bracken last time.'
Previous years ago, after the twins were born…
In previous years ago, when the twins were two years old, Contessa found out that Robert was sleeping in another woman's bed. Contessa did cry a little in private, but she knew who she was married to.
But it didn't mean it hurt less.
'What would my lady mother say if she was me?'
Contessa recalled her mother's advice a long time ago. "A tree with strong roots can withstand the most violent storm, but the tree can't grow roots just as the storm appears on the horizon."
She remembers when her mother had told her when they were watching Jaime learning how to fight with their father. Joanna was knitting with Contessa and Cersei as she gave them the same advice that her lady mother gave to Joanna. It was when she was a child, her lord father had brought home her older half-sister, Lynora Hill when the girl's mother died.
Her mother Joanna had said to Contessa, "You must plant your roots into deeper soil no matter how the storm aims at you. You remain standing tall against them."
So that is how she did. Contessa did not make a fuss and she always welcomed Robert into their bed.
Until one particular mistress came forward.
Anne Bracken is the daughter of House Bracken's. No doubt they wanted to get favor from the king as a bedwarmer.
Contessa heard that Anne Bracken bragged about being the mistress to the King. Lady Selyse and her other ladies-in-waiting snubbed and refused eye contact with the King's latest bedwarmer in loyalty for their queen.
Mya Stone loathed Lady Anne Bracken as she sees this woman as a whore and Queen Contessa as her true mother even if she never gave birth to her.
All the court had hoped for some sort of drama from the queen, but she simply smiled.
They wonder why isn't she reacting to this dishonor. The King betrayed a pious woman of the kingdom. Surely, she would plead against this.
Who's to say Contessa knew how to play this game?
Contessa knew how to play this against Anne Bracken. After all, in times like this, if only Lady Anne Bracken showed a little respect to the queen, Contessa might have allowed her presence to remain in court a little longer.
If only this one wasn't so proud. Perhaps they could have been friends.
Contessa would send flowers to welcome any woman who gave the King his love. And let one maid slip the word, "The queen is too generous to give such a simple gift like all the King's previous bedwarmers."
That angered Anne Bracken.
No doubt in her mind, Queen Contessa is looking down at her.
Anne felt insulted that Contessa just saw her no different than any of Robert's bed partners. In other words, Queen Contessa doesn't see her as much of a threat to ruin her marriage.
Anne made a complaint to the King, but he laughed it off.
He did nothing about it.
Anne is angry.
Worse, many of the other nobles snubbed her just like the queen. They probably think what the queen thinks.
A simple whore and nothing more.
The following month, the queen sent another flower after Robert bedded her. Then the announcement came that the queen was pregnant again.
Anne's mind just snapped.
She went as far as to stomp the flowers given to her by the queen.
Anne had enough.
Anne Bracken came bursting in during a gathering of the tea party with other ladies the queen had invited.
Contessa knew this had brought favor to her.
Anne Bracken yelled and shouted at the queen. Contessa calmly looked at Anne Bracken as she ranted on and on.
Slurs, insults that made other ladies defend, and lecturing on her disrespect towards the queen. Some are Blackwood's family members who long to attack Bracken. They made a verbal attack on Lady Anne that she is simply a whore while their queen is a good and generous woman.
Contessa is getting bored with this. Her eyes saw that King Robert had come and heard what Anne Bracken had said.
'Now, Anne tell the world how you feel.' Contessa drinks her tea as she watches the show.
The words of Anne Bracken became her downfall.
As she said, "I am the King's most favorable lady! You are nothing more than just his wife to bring heirs. Once you are finished, you will be thrown away like a common wench! I will easily be a better queen than you ever were! And any children I have will rule this kingdom!"
SLAP!
Robert Baratheon came and slapped Anne Bracken hard to the ground. She let out a squeal at being hit on the cheek which is red from his hand.
Anne fell to the ground and looked up in fear at the King's anger.
The King was furious as Contessa finally shed some tears. Lady Alysa Blackwood, the elderly member of the Blackwood household went to tend the queen. Contessa was humble and repeated no need to tend to this foolish woman.
Boy was Robert is furious.
"You bitch! How dare you upset the queen! My wife! You have the gall to say that you will be Queen and my children will not be alive to inherit my crown!" Robert shouted as she turned to Ser Barristan. "Take her to the black cells! Lock her up!"
Anne begged, "My king! Mercy! Mercy!" She was dragged away as the servants and courtiers' women told everyone the story. It served as a reminder that no matter who the women are when bedded by the king, Queen Contessa isn't going anywhere.
Robert tended to his wife. Contessa forgives him and she knows that this was a lesson. Queen Contessa has to make sure that no woman. No matter if they are powerful daughters of their lords or who have nobility status. They will be dealt with by the King and the queen will remind them who is his legal wife by oath.
For that, she cannot let her guard down.
End of Previous years after the twins were born…
'However, last I have heard that Anne Bracken committed suicide in the Black Cells.' Contessa hummed to herself.
The Bracken family abandoned Anne Bracken the moment she was put in the Black Cells. The news came from a guard that Anne Bracken had committed suicide.
Contessa prayed at the Temple of Baelor while King Robert ordered that Anne Bracken's bones be returned to her family to be buried.
Rumors did circulate that the queen had done this to Anne Bracken, but no witnesses or evidence supported this. Contessa simply ignored the rumors for she had nothing to do with this.
After the events had ended the Bracken family blamed this on Queen Contessa.
Even though she knew nothing about it. Oh well, Contessa knew there were plenty of reasons for whom they wanted to blame.
The Blackwoods remained loyal to Queen Contessa, but she made sure that she employed two Backwoods into her faction as ladies in waiting.
Their names are Mary and Elizabeth, the two youngest and second cousins of the main branch. Only Fifteen years old and have been good informers to spy for her.
She does allow this indulgence when her husband beds other women as long as it isn't an ambitious woman to try and replace her.
That was when she called in favor of an old friend, Chataya.
Chataya had always been the one to provide the King's pleasure to any whores he asked. Robert had always been pleased by this favor as Queen Contessa did have to be confined to her bed during pregnancy and after childbirth to be healed before letting the king to her bed again.
But now her brothel competes.
Petyr Baelish, Master of Coins. He too owned a side job owning a Brothel.
Contessa felt disturbed by his presence.
Something about him seemed off.
Jon Arryn and Robert wanted Petyr to be part of their council as Master of Coins. The reason was that he brought their attention to collecting a big load of gold from Gulltown.
Or that nagging wife of Jon Arryn, Lysa Tully, wanted her childhood friend to join the council.
If there was one person, she couldn't believe to see as a problem. She is probably the only one who knows the queen dislikes Lysa Tully a lot.
She was always so haughty that Tully girl. She would glare at Contessa with envy and jealousy. Lysa Tully suffered miscarriages and was stillborn, and Contessa prayed daily for those children.
However, she refused Lysa Tully's service as Lady-in-waiting because Lady Lysa refused to do her daily duties lady Selyse lectured Lysa over it.
"My queen," Contessa looked back at her sworn sword. She had always cared for him as she was the first who didn't care if his burn scar disgusted her. In fact, the truth about that incident remains a secret between them. Sandor Clegane may look scary because of his scars, but he has been part of her children's lives. Joanna would squeal at Sandor and wanted to him be her sword too.
"Is everything ready?" She questioned him.
"Aye, thou, I wished it was the morning instead of this fuckin' afternoon."
The children giggle at his crass and bad words. Contessa gave him a reproached look, but her eyes showed that playful side.
"Please, Clegane, stop swearing." Clegane smiled briefly as he walked behind her.
Today, they are going on a trip to Stormlands to visit Lord Stannis and his family. In the last few years, Stannis has been the Master of ships and often away from court with the king's permission to tend their family land and bannermen disputes.
Stannis Baratheon needs a son. Lady Selyse gave him two healthy daughters and she is currently pregnant with a third child which Contessa hoped would be a boy. Robert insisted that his family travel ahead as Jon Arryn pressed something in court that needed his attention. Robert replied, "I will catch up to you all soon when I am done with this."
Contessa understood, but part of her wondered what needed Robert's attention without her presence.
'I hope it's nothing too serious.'
The royal party is traveling on the roads to get to Storm's End.
Inside the carriage, her children are being tended inside by her.
Contessa is reading her latest letter, her little brother, Tyrion is learning a great number of books, and he finished the book she gave him on his last name day. He added that he cannot wait to see her again.
Contessa's heart breaks.
She wonders if there is a chance to bring Tyrion to Kingslanding, but that would mean her father would make a deal with her.
Worse, the case is that her sister Cersei is not married yet, which surprises everyone. Contessa could tell that Lord Lannister didn't have patience anymore.
Sooner or later, he will send Cersei to the next powerful lord to claim what's left of his legacy.
'I wondered if perhaps, this will be the time to heal all our wounds.'
Contessa sighed as it was no secret to the Seven Kingdoms that Contessa had kept her father and his influences far distance from the capital and away from her court.
Storm's End, Stormlands
The household presented themselves and greeted the royal party.
She came forward to greet her good brother. Stannis kissed her hand and replied, "My queen." Lady Selyse curtsies a little, "My queen."
"Please, there is no need for that my lady. You are pregnant." Contessa insisted. Looks like she is in time to see her newborn nephew soon. And judging by the weight her good sister is carrying, they said it's going to be a boy.
Stannis introduced his daughters, Eleni (seven years old) and Maris (five years old), both girls with black hair and blue eyes. Contessa has no doubt they will bring good husbands to bring to the House of Baratheon.
A feast is brought in tonight.
Stannis Baratheon announcement.
"My lords, my ladies. I wish to extend my welcome as the guest of honor. Contessa of the house of Baratheon and Lannister. Queen of the sevens kingdoms had graced us with her presence."
The stormlanders Lords and members of nobility raised their cups to Robert's wife and queen consort. They heard of the good queen influences and showed favor to the common folks, faiths, and charity. They have begun calling her the "People's Queen."
A maid hurried up to whisper to the queen, smiled, and nodded.
Contessa then stood and made a toast, "I would like to add my good brother who graciously made us quite welcome into my husband's humble home. I have just been given the good news that my good sister and lady-in-waiting, Lady Selyse, has just begun her labors."
The crowd cheered even Florent's family members yelled louder at the news. This time for sure she has a son.
"As my husband, your king would say at the news of the child labor if he was here. Cheers to the future lord and heir of Storm's End! To House of Baratheon!"
"Ours is Fury!" Contessa raised her cup higher to the stormlanders. They replied to their liege House words.
Music and everyone began their feast. Some lords mingled together to do their courtly games of arrangement of fostering, greeted good families, and marriage proposals. Some youthful boys wanted to win their manhood by arm-wrestling each other.
Other ladies came forward to greet the queen. However, there is one person she wishes to see. The Former queen Rhaella Targaryen came forward to greet her along with her son and daughter, Viserys and Daenerys.
Contessa bid her good brother a quick excuse to greet the former queen. The years have not been kind to both women, but Rhaella started to smile even if a little bit.
"My queen," Contessa whispered her former mistress.
Rhaella shakes her head. "Please, you are the queen now. I am simply Lady Rhaella." Rhaella is wrapped in a long dress almost like a septa, but a proper attire for widowhood.
Viserys Targaryen is being fostered with Stannis Baratheon as a way to watch him and groom the boy to bow to the Stags. He seemed to be alright, but he remembered Contessa Lannister very well. She used to be the young prince's stories and play knights with him. Contessa would be a go-between mule to deliver letters from Rhaenys to Viserys to be known as uncle/niece. It seemed the young former prince had a career choice as a scholar for he has a thirst for knowledge.
Edric Storm is being fostered by Stannis as well. The boy looks like Baratheon, but his ear size is distinguished as Florent. Edric is a sturdily attractive youth, with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes. He resembles his father, King Robert I, and has the characteristic hair, eyes, jaw, and cheekbones of House Baratheon. Edric also has the large ears common to House Florent. Edric is charming and courteous, but also fierce and proud.
Renly Baratheon is a social butterfly as he charms everyone. He spends his gold on bright-colored fabrics to wear and laugh like a Southern lord. He is almost sixteen and soon once he has his name day he will travel across Stormlands as a mark of becoming a man.
'Thou, I have a feeling Robert expects Renly to lay with wenches and women as he did once.' Contessa sighed as she had been hearing some reports about Renly being attentive to other boys. By attentive she means they did more than simply play swords. She wonders if there is a chance to have him wedded and bedded a wife. Robert loved his youngest brother Renly and was probably blind to see the fault of it. Contessa isn't against Renly loving his gender, but she is concerned about other things. People talk and would find a way to undermine them over scandals like this.
Or worse, Renly would have a difficult time to lay with his chosen wife.
Giggles and laughter from her girls brought out her dark fear.
She saw her daughters and Mya Stone trying to put flowers on the drunken lord's hair as he snored away his dreams. It seemed Lady Daenerys Targaryen had been playing that game with them.
Daenerys Targaryen is the sweetest thing. At least, she didn't have to grow up with the horrors of the Mad King and how people would look at her as if she caused their loved one's death. Contessa did think about marrying her to Edward, but her husband insisted that Ned Stark have a daughter to wed Edward.
She sighed at her husband's stubbornness. She supposed that the North could have its very first queen of the Seven Kingdoms. She already sends books to their household to teach their daughters to learn more than just be a wife and mother.
True it has been forever.
News came forward as Contessa eagerly waited for the news of her good sister's child. Stannis came forward as Contessa approached. She can tell it is not an heir.
"A girl." Stannis is sobered. It's not that he didn't love his daughters, but they needed an heir to carry on his father's work. At this moment Renly is the heir of Storm's End until a boy is born.
"Her name?" Contessa wondered what name her niece was.
"My wife insisted on naming with your blessing." Stannis did smile a bit. "Contessa. Contessa Baratheon." The queen is surprised. But a third girl to be named after her is indeed a great honor.
"Then my lord let us celebrate the birth of Contessa Baratheon." She walked him back to the guest to give him the news.
Stannis did give the news, but the people did cheer for Stannis named his third daughter after the queen.
They celebrated until the night was heavy and they all rested until morning.
They feasted on their food until a guard came bursting through the door.
BANG!
"Begging your pardon, my lord! My queen!" The guard came forward with urgency.
"What is it?" Stannis stood and waited.
"A rebellion! We have people from the south who are making a rebellion against our king." Contessa gasped and her children heard around their mother. They are scared. Who would dare rebel against their father?
Stannis gritted his teeth. Who dares attack their land while their king is at the capital still?
"Who is the rebel leader? I will have his head for going against the king and his kin." He ordered.
The guard stuttered and paled, "A man claimed to be Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen."
The atmosphere claimed their peaceful mood.
Contessa paled at the name.
The name she hated so much passionately.
The man who throws their kingdom into chaos.
The man who humiliated his wife, Elia Martell.
The man who stole the she-wolf Lyanna Stark from her home and betrothed.
The very man whom she wished she killed with her bare hands.
"Kyahh! Lady Targaryen has just fainted!" One of the ladies from Tarth shrieked as they saw the former queen fainted at the name of her dead eldest son. Viserys held his little sister in fear.
Many of the lords looked around and women were fearful of the rebels. They are like lambs being presented to a slaughtered.
Contessa took control before chaos emerged.
"SILENCE IN THE NAME OF KING ROBERT OF HOUSE BARATHEON!"
They all stopped and looked at their queen. Queen Contessa looked around and spoke to her good brother, "Lord Stannis, prepare Storm's End with men and swords. I will send a letter to my husband, your king. Take caution we are to be prepared for a siege."
Stannis looked at her almost proud that she took control of the situation.
"Maester Cressen," He called their old Maester who served their lord father for years. "Send your fastest raven and tell the king we have a rebellion over this imposter."
"Yes, my lord. My queen." He bowed to them and quickly went to do what he was bid to do.
Kingslanding
"WHAT!?"
A great shout echoed in court that all could hear the king shout in rage.
King Robert is booming mad in the letter sent by his wife. His homeland and his family are being attacked by the rebels.
Worse….
"Jon Arryn, who is this imposter? This ghost Rhaegar Targaryen is dead! I see to it that I have killed him!" Robert shouted at his lord's hand with spit spraying all over.
Jon Arryn's ear is drumming, but he calmly wipes away his former ward's spit from his face.
Varys calmly diffuses the situation.
"The queen insists that this man is an imposter. Even dowager Lady Rhaella Targaryen had seen his body being brought to her to the burial at Dragonstone. She seemed greatly upset that someone had humiliated her by claiming that he is Rhaegar Targaryen."
Petyr Baelish, "Women are always distraught at the thought someone used their family's good name. Are we sure that this Rhaegar is dead?"
Wrong choice of words.
Robert grabbed his neck and glared at this little worm! Petyr eye's wide open in fear of this king.
Robert shouted, "He is dead! I know that! I was one the ones who sent that bastard to her at Dragonstone as goodwill!"
He threw him down on the table.
BAM!
They all flinched at the strength and pain of their council member.
This is what he gets. Years of being a good king and trying to keep the country together yet there is someone who had the gall. The gall to pretend to be his old enemy rising from the dead.
"Jon," He calmly called his fostered father. "Call up the banners. We protect Stormlands to crush this Imposter Rebellion!"
All ravens have been sent to seven kingdoms.
He ordered the banner to call up to arms. He even forewarned anyone thinking of joining this imposter Rhaegar Targaryen in rebellion will be joining the imposter to be hanging.
Four months later…Stormlands, Storm's Ends
Robert came with the army of the Seven Kingdoms.
He carried his Warhammer. Perhaps, he will swing this hammer to strike this ghost again. He noticed the rebel army had gathered around the corners of the land. He heard news that his household Storm's End had been under siege.
No doubt both his wife and queen ordered his brother to prepare a siege.
He nodded. Leave it to his wife, to be cautious and prepare for the worst outcome.
It has been a long ride but for his land to be invaded like this. He must commend this 'Rhaegar Targaryen' for being this bold in trying to invade Stormlands and try to take his family home.
Robert ordered, "Rise the flags."
They raise the flags of Baratheon Stags. The Black Stag is holding an armor shield with a picture of a lioness.
"Sound the Drums!"
He ordered as they were repeated.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
He waved his Warhammer and yelled, "Charge!"
He rode his horse as men followed into battle. They clashed with the rebels. Men were cut down by the sword, and screaming men charged or fought. Robert swung his hammer and bashed their soldiers down to the ground.
It took half a day to end this rebellion which seemed to please the King that it ended.
Robert mainly focused on ending this Imposter Rebellion and getting to his family.
The King's banner fought and cut down these men in an instant. He saw up on the hill and they managed to surround the three men.
He remembers the two men. They were once loyal knights to Aerys Targaryen.
Loras Tarly and Dunk.
However, Robert stepped forward pulled out the dragon helmet, and saw that this man claimed to be Rhaegar Targaryen. Robert can see how many would be fooled, but he fails to see this logic. This fake Rhaegar Targaryen may have white hair and purple eyes. However, this young boy is slim and limber. No doubt they found this young man from Lys since he looked foreign.
"Take them and we will judge them at Storm End's."
They went on the road and his common people cheered for Robert. Some even shouted, "Welcome home your grace!"
They uplifted the siege and welcomed the king home.
Stannis and Renly are there with his family and his wife is there along with their children.
Robert jumped off his horse and almost ran to his family. He shook his arm to Stannis and gave an acknowledgment nod. Renly bowed and Robert patted his shoulder. It is progress for them to mend bridges.
He hugged Contessa tightly as his children cried to him. They all hugged him and his daughters kissing his cheeks.
They all enter the halls of Storm Ends. Ned Stark, Jon Arryn, Mace Tyrell, Tywin Lannister, and Oberyn Martell represent his brother in his absence.
They brought in the imposter Rhaegar Targaryen. Queen Contessa looked at him, but she felt something off about this person. He looked scared and judged him. He is no warrior. In fact, there is a distinct smell on him like Chataya Brothel once when the girls would smell like paradise to enhance him.
"Now, please tell us what your real name is?" Jon Arryn speaks, but the man is silent.
Contessa noticed he didn't answer Lord Arryn. Prince Oberyn Martell had the idea and stepped forward.
Oberyn speaks a different language.
"Please, answer him. What is your name?"
He started and he quickly answered.
"My name is Aegalor."
"Where are you from?"
"One of the Free cities. I am from Lys."
"Did these men tell you why they brought you here?"
"They brought me from my master. I was once a bed slave to my master."
"Did they tell you anything?"
"I am a slave. I knew what they wanted me to do, but I could not disobey without fear of being killed or worse beaten."
Oberyn nodded and answered the king about who he was and where he came from. Queen Contessa was upset. She could understand that this man had no freedom, and he had no choice, but to obey his new master.
She leaned forward to tell Robert of her opinion. He leaned and listened to his wife. They muttered with Robert and nodded a few times. They all looked at the king and queen. They all leaned to try and hear what her opinion was.
Robert hummed and nodded.
"Tell him, despite what he done is considered treason."
Oberyn translated which Aegalor paled.
Robert added, "However! Since you came from the Narrow Seas and were once a slave. You were brought by men who had used you for their benefit. You are pardoned by this Imposter rebellion, and you will have your place among the court as my Queen Consort wardrobes."
Aegalor kneeled and muttered which Oberyn translated. "Thank you for your mercy."
Robert him off which Jon Arryn questioned him. "Are you sure Robert?"
"Why not, this aeg-rrr something name is no more than a puppet."
Jon Arryn then questioned, "Is this your decision or the queen's?"
Robert banged his fist on his throne. They all looked at Robert arguing with his lord Hand Jon Arryn. It's not the first time Jon Arryn seemed to be known as he disliked Queen Contessa as he held some sort of grudge over her presence since the day he married her.
Queen Contessa knew that the king could lose his temper. She quickly stood and announced, "It seems that the trial is adjourned. You all are welcome to rest here in Storm's End before you make the journey home."
They all got the hint. Eddard Stark stood and bowed his head to his old friend and the queen and they kindly repeated the motion as he left to rest. Other lords followed but Tywin Lannister looked at his daughter and Jon Arryn, no doubt intrigued by this.
Knowing her father, he will want his place in court in 'protecting' his daughter.
Contessa knew this rebellion was a step towards darker politics.
Can she do it peacefully?
Or would she have to be like her father if he was in her position?
Reviews are welcome.
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