Fire and Blood

Chapter 11

The king was on his hunt, all of the men of the kingdom were there, every men but Ned. I decided to sit with Ned in the throne room, as he dealt with issues in the capital.
"They burned most everything in the Riverlands -our fields, our granaries, our homes. They took our women, then they took 'em again. When they was done, they butchered them as if they was animals.
They covered our children in pitch. . . and lit them on fire." A man says as I arrive in the throne room, I pulled up a chair next to queen Cersei.
"Enjoying the show?" I whisper to her, she nods.
"Nothing better than poor people begging for things that doesn't matter." She whispers back, smirking.
"Brigands, most likely." Ned says to the man.
"They weren't thieves. They didn't steal nothing.
They even left something behind, Your Grace." The man says holding up a bag.
"It's the King's Hand you're addressing, not the king.
The king is hunting." The queen inputs as the man empties the contains of the bag, it was fish.
"Fish. The sigil of House Tully." Ned says looking at me.
"Isn't that your wife's House - Tully - my Lord Hand?" The man says.
"These men, were they flying a sigil?" Ned says.
"Your biologically a Tully, what do you suggest?" The queen whispers to me.
"I'm barely a Tully. Barely even an Arryn." I whisper back.
" A banner? None, your. . . Hand. The one who was leading them. . .Taller by a foot than any man I've ever met, saw him cut the blacksmith in two, saw him take the head off a horse with a singIe swing of his sword." The man says, shivering as he remembers it.
"That sounds like someone we know. The Mountain. You're describing Ser Gregor Clegane." Ned says and everyone gasps.
"Why should Ser Gregor turn brigand?" I ask and Ned turns to look at me.
"The man is an anointed knight. I've heard him called Tywin Lannister's mad dog. I'm sure you have as well." Ned says and I look at Queen Cersei who looks pissed.
"I cannot give you back your homes or restore your dead to life, but perhaps I can give you justice in the name of our king, Robert. Lord Beric Dondarrion. You shall have the command. AssembIe 100 men and ride to Ser Gregor's keep." Ned says, gesturing to a man in the crowd.
"As you command." The man says bowing.
"In the name of Robert of the House Baratheon,
the First of his Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the ReaIm, I charge you to bring the king's justice to the false knight Gregor Clegane and all those who shared in his crimes. I denounce him and attaint him. I strip him of all ranks and titles. . .
of all lands and holdings. . . and sentence him to death." Ned says, I look at him, why on earth would he do that?
"My lord. . . This. . . This is a drastic action. It would be better to wait for King Robert's return." The grand Maester advises.
"Grand Maester Pycelle. Send a raven to Casterly Rock. lnform Tywin Lannister that he has been summoned to court to answer for the crimes of his bannermen. He wiII arrive within the fortnight, or be branded an enemy of the Crown and a traitor to the realm." Ned commands before leaving the throne room.
"My queen, I had no idea he would do this." I say as The queen turns to me angrily.
"First you steal my son and brothers, and now you want to steal my father?" She whispers in my ear.
"You shall never succeed in becoming queen." And she leaves the hall.

I sit in my chambers that evening, the queen would kill me if she sees me, plus I haven't been feeling too well. It must just be my monthlies are due. My door opens and I see Joffrey.
"My Prince." I say bowing to him.
"I have a gift for you!" He says handing me a box, I open it and see a gorgeous necklace.
"Oh Joffrey it's gorgeous!" I say moving my hair for him to put it on.
"You'll be queen someday. It's only fitting you should look the part." He says and I smile.
"Your too kind." I say and he smiles too.
"You're my lady. One day we'll be married in the throne room. Lords and Iadies from aII over the Seven Kingdoms will come, from the last hearth in the North to the salt shore in the South. And you will be queen over all of them." He says looking down at me.
"You're my lady now. . . from this day. . . until my last day." He says softly, before kissing me roughly, clearly he had never kissed before. But that was okay.
"My Prince, I can't wait to marry you." I say as he pulls away.
"It will be soon, soon I promise." He says before leaving the bedroom.
I don't know what brought it on but a few moments later I threw up, I never throw up, something must be wrong.

"I'm sending you all back to Winterfell." Ned says that evening.
"What?" Sansa says, striken.
"Listen. . ." Ned starts but it cut off.
"Are you dying because of your leg?" Arya asks, worriedly.
"Is that why you're sending us home?" Sansa adds on
"What? No." He says looking at me for help.
"Please, Father. Please don't." Sansa pleads.
"You can't." Arya begs.
"I've got my lessons with Syrio. l'm finaIIy getting good." She continues.
"This isn't a punishment. I want you back
in WinterfeII for your own safety." Ned says, putting his hand to his forehead.
"Can we take Syrio back with us?" Arya begs.
"Who cares about your stupid dancing teacher?" Sansa yells.
"I can't go. l'm supposed to marry Prince Joffrey. They won't let me leave." I say and Sansa looks at me stupidly, wondering why I'm not happy about that.
"Seven hells." Arya mutters.
"I'll marry him if you don't want too!" Sansa yells.
"When you're old enough, I'll make you a match
with someone who's worthy of you, someone who's brave and gentle and strong. . ." Ned starts but Sansa cuts in.
"l don't want someone brave and gentle and strong. I want him! He'll be the greatest king that ever was,
a goIden Iion, and l'II give him sons with beautiful blond hair." Sansa pleads looking at me.
"The lion's not his sigil, idiot." Arya mutters.
"He's a stag, like his father." I add on, giving Ned a pointed look.
"He is not. He's nothing like that old drunk king." Sansa says back.
"Please Roslyn, let me marry him!" Sansa begs again.
"Go on, girIs. Get your septa and start packing your things." Ned says leading them out of the room.

Something was truly wrong, I threw up on the way to my bedroom. I felt weak. Was I dying?
"My lady!" A voice says as I fall to the ground.
"Take me to my uncle." I ask and he picks me up and carries me there.
"Roslyn, what's happening?" He says as I enter the room.
"She's been throwing up Sir, almost fainted. Might be sick." The guard says.
"Thank you, I'll take it from here." He says and the guard leaves.
"Roslyn, your monthlies. Are they on time?" He says laying me down on his bed.
"No." I say weakly, barely taking in what he is saying.
"Your stomach, is it swelled?" He asks and I nod.
"Roslyn, your expecting." He says gravely, I sit up and blink at him.
"What?" I say and he nods.
"Your expecting a child." He says and that's the last thing I remember before passing out.

"My lady your awake!" A voice says as I sit up in my bed. I turn to see joffrey sitting there.
"My Prince." I say smiling up at him.
"Are you quite alright? They said you are sick." He says coming of my aid.
"I am alright Joffrey." I say back.
"Good, I couldn't cope knowing my lady is in pain." He says smiling.
"Ah lord Baelish." Joffrey says as someone enters the room.
"Your grace, may I speak to Lady Roslyn alone?" Littlefinger says candy Joffrey looks at me.
"I'll see you later Joffrey." I say giving him a quick kiss.
"Goodbye." He says before bowing at Littlefinger and leaving.
"Leave us." He says to all of the guards, I nod.
"Your pregnant." He says as they all leave.
"How do you know?" I whisper.
"Many woman come into my establishments pregnant, I have learn how to spot them." He says and I nod.
"Who's the father?" He asks and I stay silent.
"Joffrey?" He asks and I shake my head.
"Jamie's." I whisper and he looks shocked.
"Does he know?" Littlefinger asks, I shake my head.
"Can you take me too Casterly Rock." I ask and he looks intrigued.
"I could." He says smiling.
"Take me." I say and he shakes his head.
"I would need permission." He says.
"I will get it." I say and he nods.
"Call Prince Joffrey in here." I say sitting up.
"As you wish." He says before leaving.

"My lady you called for me?" Joffrey says as soon as he enters.
"My Prince, I had a question." I say and he sits next to me.
"Please ask." He says.
"Have you ever been to Casterly rock?" I say and he nods.
"It's a wonderful place." He says.
"I would like to travel there." I ask and he looks at me strangely.
"Why?" He asks.
"If I am to marry you, I would love to see your roots." I ask and his face lights up.
"You should travel there. You would enjoy it, you ought to meet my grandfather." He says callimg a guard over.
"Assemble 2000 men. We shall be going to Casterly rock tonight." He says.
"Joffrey! You are to be king! You must stay! I shall go alone. We should honeymoon there, I shall make preparations, you cannot see them!" I say laughing.
"Very well." He says before kissing my forehead and leaving.

"Your going to Casterly rock!" Ned says that afternoon.
"I need to tell Jamie!" I say and he looks at me.
"He's the father!" He yells.
"Yes." I whisper back.
"Did he force himself on you?" He asks.
"No! He wouldn't do that!" I say and he shakes his head.
"I shall allow it, as the king is still in his hunt, this is permission in the name of the king. Ready yourself. It is a week ride." He says before leaving the room.