Chapter Sixty Two
" It was all worth it " the young ice dragon thought as she held her little cubs in each of her arms, everything she went through these last few months.... the heartbreak and despair she would go through yet again to hold her children.
She was gathered around with her sisters, Naerella and Samara along with Crystal, Nymeria and Lady who laid by the bedside.
Her eyes peep down at her little ones eyeing their features, her children no doubt had Lannister blood in them especially her sons.... they had the coloring of a lion but eyes of a dragon.
Then came her daughter who had the color of a dragon but her eyes were tainted green just like Jaime's.
" Triplets, three children that were all hers.... three ancient powerful houses ran through their veins which would make them a target " she thought worried.
" They're beautiful Lya " Sansa said in awe, staring at them.
" I know, " Lyarra mumbled.
" They're so tiny like a crop " Arya commented, glancing at them.
" They're infants but one day they'll be strong and big, " Naerella replied.
" Have you thought of any names for these little ones " the Asshari sorceress asked, glancing up at her friend.
" Yes, " Lyarra smiled at her friend before turning her attention back onto her little cubs.
" My first born son will be named Lucaelon Stark Eddard Targaryen, the middle name in honor of father "
Tears began to well in the Stark sisters' eyes at the mention of their father's names.
" My daughter, Naelasella Joanna Stark Targaryen, the middle name shall be in honor of Jaime's late mother..... I know what you guys are going to say that I don't owe him anything but if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be holding my little ones in my arms and I am grateful he did "
" It's a beautiful name, Lya " Samara commented.
" I think it's kind of you to honor your husband in some way even though you owe him nothing, " Naerella added.
The young ice dragon had to disagree with that a bit, he was the one who planted them inside of her..... he gave her children that she was grateful for.
" What about this little guy, he needs a name " Sansa spoke up.
" My second son, Jacaerion Brandon Stark Targaryen " the middle name in honor of my other father Brandon " Lyarra declared.
" Those are lovely names, Lya, " Arya smiled.
" You're not going to give your children their father's last name " Sansa questioned, confused a bit. Usually when a lady married into another household she would take her husband's name along with any children she may have with him.
" They are not Lannisters nor will they be a part of that treacherous house..... they shall be Starks and Targaryens from this day until the last " the young princess exclaimed.
" They have their father's hair coloring and eyes, people will notice that and put two together, " Naerella warned.
" It won't take long until everyone learns the truth, they are spies everywhere in Essos' ' The Asshari sorceress warned.
" I won't let that happen, " Lyarra vowed.
" Would you ever give Ser Jaime a chance again, I mean I know he's a bad man and all but he's your husband and maybe you guys can still work things out.... He obviously cares for you a great deal " Sansa blurted out.
The young she-wolf let out a scoff at her sister's words at her suggestions, " You think our sister here ever wants to climb back into the kingslayer's bed after all he's done to her and our family "
" That's a stupid thought," she added.
" I'm just saying, are you really going to raise these little ones alone by yourself and they'll know their father or where they come from " Sansa exclaimed.
" Little red wolf, the kingslayer doesn't deserve your sister nor her children she was sired by him .... He hurt her and betrayed her trust, as well as harming your family " Samara spoke up.
" She doesn't need him nor do her children in their lives, they'll be fine without him " Arya hissed.
" Your families are at war with one another, my lady may have died already and many more to come.... whoever wins at the end of the war do you honestly believe the marriage can last " Naerella inputted.
The young ice dragon remained silent not sure what to say, she didn't want Jaime in her or her children's lives.... She wanted to be completely down with him for good and move on with her life.
" Perhaps, I should accept Lord Shemuel's help in trying to annul my marriage to Jaime. He had claimed he had a powerful friend to help in that field but then again nothing he offered came for free; it all came with a price, which was her hand in marriage. '' She thought.
After her tragic failed marriage to the golden lion, she never wanted to marry again nor give her heart or body to another man again.
Her love would only remain for her children, family and people no one else.... " Love no one but your children "
" Look, I just want her to be 100 percent sure about what she's doing, " the young red wolf defended.
" Sans, I have been for a long time and all I want is to leave the rest of my life in peace with my children and family, no more men, no more marriage " Lyarra states.
" Me and Jaime's marriage is over, it has been for a long time. I don't want anything to do with him anymore in name or spirit. I am done with him for good and I will not have him around with children ever.... he will never meet them or hold them for they are mine and mine alone " she added.
" As is your right, you owe him nothing Lya" Samara said, backing her friend up.
" I respect your decision sister, " Sansa nodded.
" You have us and our pack backing you all the way, " Arya said.
The wolves soon howled in unison, " Thank you guys, I don't know what I would do without you " Lyarra smiled at them.
Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupts them.... " Who is it? " Lyarra called out.
The door opened revealing Cadal, Andros and Lord Shemuel who bowed in respect towards the ladies before entering the rooms.
" Lord Cadal, Lord Andros, Lord Shemuel " Lyarra greeted.
" Your grace, we are sorry to disturb you... we've heard you were awake and just want to see how you were doing " Lord Shemuel said.
" I'm fine, just a little sore but I'll be okay, " the young ice dragon responded.
" That's good to hear, we were worried, " Cadal spoke, glancing at the young ice dragon, glad that she was okay and well.
" Who are you Samara demanded, glancing at the three men suspiciously.
" Relax, Samara.... They're friends " Lyarra reassured her friend.
" Yes, allow me to introduce myself.... I am Lord Shemuel. I am a lord from the great city Yin, The Emperor Gaozu has sent me to secure a trade agreement with Pentos for their silks and in return we paid them for their time " He answered.
" I am " Samara was about to introduce himself until he cut her off.
" Samara of Asshari, the great sorceress.... killer of men, your reputation precedes you " The Yiddish lord said.
The sorceress eyed the Yiddish lord curious wondering how he knew of her identity, " How did you know who I am "
" You are quite popular around Essos " he simply said.
Samara scoffed at that she wasn't popular, she was feared and respected around Essos, " she was known as the killer of men, the red sorceress, women, children and men all feared her and none dared to cross in her path, a monster in their eyes that would tear them apart but what they didn't know is that she wasn't like that at all " she thought.
She knew she was no perfect angel, she was a cold blooded killer but had a heart deep down inside, the young sorceress had never harmed children let alone women nor innocent only the guilty ones, the ones who were evil.
" Yin, I never heard of a city like that residing in Westeros or Essos " Sansa spoke up changing the subject, her eyes glancing up at the Yiddish lord curiously.
" I am not from Westeros nor Essos, I am from the great wealthy powerful golden empire Yi Ti. " Lord Shemuel responded, glancing at the young red wolf briefly.
" What's it like there? " Naerella asked.
" It's very wealthy and big, the city runs on gold itself.... there is so much gold that the emperor himself bathes in it everyday " he exclaimed.
" I hear you guys have a very powerful navy fleet that no one can conquer, Euron Greajoy I heard tried to sell to Yi Ti seize a fortune in spices and silks from Yi Ti's merchant fleets but failed " Lyarra said.
" Yes, the maniac kraken foolishly attacked the wrong fleet and nearly escaped with his life, then went completely insane when his ships were trapped in a storm one night and almost jumped overboard " The Yiddish lord exclaimed.
" These must be the new royal members to the family, have you thought of names for these little ones? " Andros said, changing the subject glancing over to the little cubs in the young princess's arms.
" Yes, I present to you my first born son, Lucaelon Eddard Stark Targaryen.... my daughter Naelasella Joanna Stark Targaryen and my second son, Jacaerion Brandon Stark Targaryen "
" Not Lannister, " Cadal questioned.
" No, they are not Lannisters, " Lyarra said sternly.
" They are no lions, they are mighty dragon wolves, " Lord Shemuel replied, staring at the children.
He could see the lion features in them but also the dragon and wolves mostly especially in the girl who resembled her mother very much except for her eyes which was her father's but it still didn't make a difference for they were more dragon wolves to him than lions.
" They resemble their father a bit, especially your son's, " Cadal commented.
A moment of awkward silence passed by, The Braavos free fighter glanced at his friend with a disbelieving look on his face wondering why he had to bring that up.
" Those are beautiful names, your grace, " Andros said, trying to change the mood.
" I hope you didn't forget about our rematch " Arya spoke up eyeing the free fighter.
" As if I could, in fact I can go for a rematch now " The free fighter said with a playful smile.
" You're on, " the young she-wolf grinned.
The two ran out of the room like little kids and sprinted off to the training grounds, Cadal following after the pair.
" Oh, Arya, " Lyarra thought with a smile.
" Well, I shall leave you to be now your grace," Lord Shemuel said bowing before turning around, beginning to make his way out of the room until she called him.
" Yes, your grace, " he asked, turning around.
" Lord Shemuel, I was wondering if I could still take you up on that offer on helping me annual my marriage " Lyarra questioned.
" Does this mean you accept my proposal? " he said, a smile almost breaking out on his face.
" Um, no.... I'm sorry I'm just not ready to be in another relationship " The young ice dragon explained.
The Yiddish Lord nodded in disappointment but understood, " Take as much time as you need, your grace..... I'll be here waiting if you change your mind "
" And as for your marriage to Ser Jaime I shall help you annual it.... I will write to the high Septon for an agreement, " He added.
" Thank you, Lord Shemuel I appreciate it "
" The demon Old Lion will never let that happen, he will put the high Septon head on a spike before he's able to go through with the request " Samara warned.
" The Old Lion will never see it coming and as for the high Septon he will agree to my request for I have supplied him with food and supplies for his people for many years " He states.
" This is risky, Lord Tywin is a man known to be ruthless when crossed " Sansa mumbled.
" Yes, he can be but so can I, " Lord Shemuel smirked devilishly and walked out of the room and started to come up with a plan.
" This is a bad idea," Sansa exclaimed.
" Not really, I mean what can that demon Lion really do? " Samara scoffed.
" Kill Lord Shemuel and brutalize his family " Sansa squeaked.
" I won't let that happen, I won't let Lord Tywin hurt anyone else I love, " Lyarra vowed.
She would be damned if she sat back and watched her allies get hurt, " If I have to be ruthless sometimes to keep my people, children and family safe then so be it "
Meanwhile
In the Riverlands, the young wolf was currently in his war tent reviewing over his battle map in front of him wondering what to do next.
His lands have been invaded by Theon and the iron born men, his little brother was rumored to be murdered at the hands of Theon but something told him Bran found a way to escape.
Suddenly, the tent flap opened and in walked a guard who bowed.... " What is it " Robb asked.
" A letter has arrived for you, your grace " The guard answered by handing his king the letter.
" Who's it from? " Robb demanded, staring at the guard.
" It doesn't say, " the man responded.
Once dismissed the guard, he ripped the letter seal open and began to read...
Dear, Robb
I don't have much time to write this so I am just going to keep this short and simple, Me and Lyarra are safe....we are staying with an old friend of Fuyutsuki he's very kind and welcoming
Sansa is no longer in the capital anymore, Fuyutsuki saved her from that golden basted shit of a king, she's with us in Braavos and asks me to tell you and mother she's sorry for being such a fool
Haycate is with us acting like some guardian but I don't need any protection, I have needle with me and Nymeria
Nymeria found her way back to me, also father didn't kill Lady and Crystal instead tricked that golden lion whore queen he did and set them free
They're with us now and are quite the protector's
Rickon is safe as well he's in Kamakura with Empress Kyoko, he is training to be a sword fighter and has this amazing master named Hokuto
I've been training with Hayate everyday to improve on my skills and began to train with Andros. He's a free fighter from Braavos. He reminds me of Syrio a lot.
Lyarra is near the end of her pregnancy, the master says she carries twins inside of her, though she's been quite grumpy these last few weeks, hopefully the babies will arrive soon
I hope you, mother, are safe and well....I miss you guys so much, our pack shall be together again one day and when we do no one will tear us apart ever again
Your loving she-wolf wild sister Arya
Robb placed the letter down on the table, his eyes began to water a bit.... " they're okay, they're okay, thank god for Fuyutyski and Hayacte" he thought.
He soon felt rage fill inside of him at his mother, she freed the kingslayer for no reason and now they lost their most valuable prisoner.
With the kingslayer gone, all of their hope has been lost.... the men were beginning to get more restless everyday and more violent.
It was expected for war to change a man's heart and mind, it had changed him and now he was lost.
If he couldn't keep his own family together then how would he keep his Kingdom from falling apart.
His home has been taken and destroyed into pieces, he had no heirs to leave Winterfell behind and if something were to happen to him then his sister would be the heir to the north.
" She was a Lannister now, not a Stark married to the kingslayer and carrying his children, the north would never accept her back let alone her children " he thought.
The last thing he wanted to do was disown his own sister and strip her over her claim but again he has no choice for The Lannister's would use her as a key to contain the North which he wouldn't let happen.
King's Landing
A certain lioness queen was walking around the red keep with a mockingbird, " What news " The Queen demanded.
" The assassination attempt has failed, it seems the young wild wolf was able to block the attempt and killed my man" the mockingbird responded.
" He's a child.... You told me it would be easy as a fly, you have me your word " Cersei snarled.
" I did but it seems the little Stark has become a little sword fighter " Petyr commented.
" He is no knight " The lioness scoffed.
" Not yet, but one day when gets big and strong, who knows he may be one of the best knights in the seven kingdoms as your brother Ser Jaime, " the mockingbird exclaimed.
" No wild wolf can replace my golden lion brother " The Queen commented
" Of course not, apologize for your grace. I didn't mean to offend you, I simply wish to give some counsel, " Petyr said.
" On what " Cersei questioned, glancing at him annoyed.
" You should be careful, the more enemies you make the more danger you are in " he warned
" I wouldn't be The Lioness Queen if I didn't have any enemies " The Queen smirked.
" I want that boy dead, I don't care how many assassins you have to send, just get the task down and afterwards bring his head to me " Cersei ordered.
" And if you fail me again then I shall have your head instead " she added glaring at him.
" It will be done, your grace " Petyr gulped.
" Good, I think Gregor Clegane shall be the perfect man for the job, sent for him immediately to tell him his queen demands his services "
" Ser Gregor is busy at the moment in the riverlands at the orders of your father Lord Tywin " The mockingbird responded.
" I don't care.... I'm the Queen, my orders triumph my father's do as I say " Cersei snarled.
" Right away, your grace " Petyr said sternly and bowed before walking away.
" Going against father's orders, sister, ooh I can't wait to see what punishment he has in store for you when he finds out you went against him " a familiar voice said behind her.
The lioness turned around and saw her monster imp of a brother standing behind her staring at her with a smirking face, alongside him standing Ser Bronn and a serving boy whose name she didn't know.
" Brother, shouldn't you be serving my son your king right now " Cersei said.
" I have tried to but he doesn't listen to me, the boy is mad as a rabid dog " Tyrion replied.
" How dare you speak of your king like that, watch your tongue brother or you'll find it removed rather quickly " Cersei threatened with rage beginning to fill inside of her upon hearing her golden boy being insulted.
" Call off the assassination, we need the boy alive " The clever lion said.
" We have no use for the wild wolf, we only need to find the little dove " The Queen defended.
" He's a child, a boy of 8 "
" And, many children die everyday during wars " Cersei simply said not caring what her imp of a brother had to say.
" Are you that heartless that you would keep sending assassins after the boy? '' Tryion hissed, staring at his sister in disbelief.
" I will teach that Heretic family a lesson on messing with lions, that foreigner heretic will get what's coming to him soon enough and that demon spirit of his " Cersei roared.
" Or maybe we will get what's coming to us.... this man is a dangerous sister he laid Gregor Clegane to his feet like nothing " the clever lion reminded her.
" The heretic was simply lucky nothing more, Ser Gregor is the most skilled brutal swords fighter in the seven kingdoms and shall crushed that foreigner skull as he did with little aegon Targaryen and his bitch Dornish of a mother " The lioness states before picking up her skirts and started to walk away.
" You won't get away with this, father will be very upset " he called out.
Only then did she stop walking and twirling her head around, " I am The Queen, what can father do to me huh "
" Power is power my dear brother which is something I have, you would tread carefully with me unless you want to end up like Ned Stark or that Stark whore who thought she could tame our brother.... It doesn't matter she's gone and Jaime is mine now and forever " Cersei smirked.
" So, you admit you did have something to do with her death " The lion spoke up, wanting his sister to admit it but her answer surprised him
" It was she who stepped out of her place and crossed me.... I warned her from the beginning but didn't listen to me "
" Jaime will never forgive you for this, you know that right " Tyrion states.
" He'll never find out and besides who do you think he's going to believe huh, you or his beloved sister? " The lioness said confidently before turning around and walking away.
The little lion signed knowing his sister would once again dig her claws in their brother and make him once again her toy.
If only his brother would open his eyes and see their sister for who she truly was but then again Jaime was too wrapped up in their sister's arms to notice.
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