Wolf Queen

chapter thirteen

Literally me when I saw this scene. :)

Lyanna

My eyes shoot open and I gasp for air. What happened? I felt like someone cut my neck. I move my hand to my neck and my fingers find a cut. I sit up.

There is a woman beside me. She is in all red. She looks at me.

"What did you see? What was it like?" She asks me instantly.

The memories were coming back. Shae killed me. She stabbed me as I was bathing. Reila. Where is she?

"Nothing." I admit as I look at her.

The woman says nothing and I just think. Why was I alive? I was killed, so why was I not dead?

"I should be dead," I say, "why am I alive?"

"I resurrected you. Your husband, brother, and friend couldn't go on without you. The girl, Reila, came to me personally." She explains.

I shake my head. How is this possible? How is any of it possible? I didn't know such a thing existed.

"What is your name?" I ask.

"Melisandre." The woman says.

"Well, thank you for helping me," I say as I try and stand up, "but you should leave now."

Melisandre looked shocked by this. I knew she was going to try to argue but I simply walk away. I had more important things to do than argue. For instance: to kill Shae.

I dress into something nicer after taking a bath. My wound on my neck was still fresh. I kept my chin down low so nobody could tell. I had to make the people think it was just a rumor.

I walk out of the room. Reila, Jon, and Tommen are all standing there arguing with the two guards at my door.

"Your grace.." The guards stop and say.

Tommen looks at me first. He come and engulfs me in a tight hug.

"Oh, my love," he says into my hair, "you're alive."

I pull away and smile slightly. "Yes, I am."

"What was it like, your grace?" Reila asks.

"It was dark," I say, looking at the ground and trying to remember, "I was confused. There was just nothing to see, nothing to look forward to."

"I'm just glad you're back, sister." Jon says and hugs me briefly.

Tommen looks at me. "What is to be done with Shae?"

"Where is she?" I ask.

"The cells. I had guards after her once I found out you were dead," he explains, "they wanted me to give her a punishment, but I waited until you came back to let you decide."

I nod. "I will see to her now."

I go to walk away but was interrupted by Jon. "Sorry, but shouldn't someone go with you?"

I stop and turn back around to them. Jon had a point. There would be guards behind the door but it would take a long time to unlock the door if she attacked me.

"You will come with me." I tell Jon.

He nods and follows me, leaving behind Reila and Tommen.

As we make way to the cells, everyone gasps as they see me. I don't even make eye contact with them. I was alive. I would not let anyone know what happened or who resurrected me.

I approach Shae's cell. The guard who was guarding the door looks at me. His eyes nearly pop out of his head.

"M-My queen," he says, "I thought you were–"

"Enough," I stop him, "I'm sick of hearing those words. Please, let me in."

"As you wish, your grace." He turns and unlocks the door.

The guard opens it and Jon and I walk in. Shae lifts her head up. Once she sees me, she backs up to the wall.

"Queen Lyanna– I killed you, how?"

"Shut it, whore." I roll my eyes.

"You will speak only when the queen tells you to." Jon snaps.

"Thank you, Jon," I give him a smile then turn my attention back to Shae, "you were very rude when you gave me a death I didn't deserve. I am kind, and in return, I will give you a death that you deserve."

"What's that?" Shae asks nervously.

"Burned alive." I say.

"Your grace, please! No!" She cries out.

I turn around to leave the cell. When we are out, I stop and watch the guard lock the door, leaving Shae to her cries.

"Tomorrow, when the sun is at its highest, she will be burned alive for all to see." I tell him.

He nods. "Yes, your grace."

Jon and I leave and return to my chambers. Tommen and Reila are waiting there. I open the door and Reila stands up.

"Well," she looks at me, "what punishment did you give her?"

"Burned alive." I say.

Jon nods in agreement. "I think she is doing the right thing."

Tommen takes my hand and squeezes it lightly. I smile.

"She always does the right thing." Tommen says with a smile.