Solace: Jaime Lannister [ENDED]

Chapter Two: Journey to King's Landing, a new hell

Before your departure to King's Landing, you bid farewell to your Mother and brothers.

As you were mounting your horse, your father instructed you to stay away from Ser Jaime and to always be on your guard.

Unfortunately, Queen Cersei perpetually tries to offend your family. Though you were not present when Arya supposedly attacked Joffrey, you knew that she would never do this. You also knew that your direwolves would never attack someone unless one of you were in danger. But the Queen had her way and got both Lady and Arwen killed. At least you felt better knowing your father did it and not a mere hangman.

And so your father, sisters and yourself left for King's Landing. The journey was long and tiring, many things happened on the way, and since you decided to ride your horse, it gave Jaime several occasions to tease you, again, much to your father annoyance.

Finally, you arrived at King's Landing, the view you had of the castle was breathtaking.

Once at the castle, you all settled in your quarters. As soon as you were done, you went to explore the gardens. You sometimes assisted your father when he was in need of help. However, when you heard he hired a "dancing master" for Arya, you spent less time with him and more time with Arya and Syrio.

Soon your father received a letter from your mother, informing you that Bran had woken up. You were ecstatic to learn the news. Of course, it is saddening to think he could never walk again, but at least he was alive.

The days were long and dull, and as much as you loved watching Arya train, you preferred spending time in the gardens. Most of the time, Jaime would be there. Ever since you arrived in King's Landing, Jaime seemed off, hesitant even. Sometime he would just bow and leave, and other times you would speak for hours. Somedays, you felt watched, but you never could find the source of this feeling.

Nevertheless, you enjoyed these moments. Yours and Jaime relationship developed into a genuinely caring friendship. Even though, he would still occasionally flirt with you.

But these moments of joy were soon replaced by fear, threats, schemes, and betrayal.

It all started the day you decided to wander in the city unguarded, there was King's Guards all over the place, patrolling, so you thought you would be safe. Serenely walking around the market, you enjoyed how people were full of life and kind. You were in your own little world when all of sudden three men grabbed you and led you in a dark alley, far from the people. You tried to scream but one of the men put a knife to your throat.

"Scream, and I will slash your throat." he threatened.

And then you were thrown on the floor, and you felt the man weight on you. He proceeded by pulling at your clothes while the two other men watched, clearly waiting for their turn.

Despite the man strength, you managed to get your hidden dagger, and plunged the blade into the man's side. The man howled in pain, but your attempt at defending yourself only angered him more. He slapped you in the face hard, almost knocking you out for a few seconds.

His friends disarmed you, broke your ankle to prevent you from running, and held you down while the man you stabbed advanced on you once again, ripped what was left of your dress and held your throat. You thought that it was it, so you closed your eyes, waiting for it to be over, praying for someone to come and save you, when you suddenly you heard screams and swords clashing.

The weight on you was lifted, and you heard more screams and gurgling noises. In shock, you stayed on the ground, pulled your knees to your chest, not daring to open your eyes. You, however, opened them when you felt someone draping their cape over you. When you looked up, you saw Jaime, and at that moment, you knew that he was the one that had saved you from this repulsive men. His eyes were full of worry, but you couldn't utter a word, the only thing you could do was shake with fear and cry.

Jaime lifted you in his arm and led you back to the castle where you were immediately taken care of. Your father and sisters were notified of what had occurred, and rushed to your chambers were you were currently sleeping.

When they opened the door, Ned was surprised to see Jaime sitting in a chair beside your bed. Seeing him here, angered him but his attention soon turned to you, as you awakened. As you tried to sit, you felt your entire body hurting and moaned in pain. Your sisters immediately helped you. Once you were in a sitting position, your cuts and bruises were visible to everyone. Sansa and Arya gasped, your father looked angry, and Jaime seemed ashamed, "Why would he be ashamed?" you thought.

Abruptly, the door opened, and the King and Queen entered the room.

"Someone explain what happened" demanded King Robert in a gruff voice.

Sighing, you answered, "I was wandering in the streets when 3 men grabbed me, they threatened to slash... my throat, tried to... to force themselves upon me." You paused, choking up. "Fortunately, Ser Jaime came in time to save me."

"Why did you not have any guards with you?" your father asked.

"I wanted to spend a day without anyone watching me..." you confessed.

"Well, I hope this misadventure taught you a valuable lesson. Now you will know to never wander alone again" declared Cersei, with a slight sadistic smile. Everyone went silent.

"Ned, I think it will be safer for your daughter to have a personal guard," Robert said and then turned to Jaime.

"Jaime, since you were the one to save her, you will be by her side every day from now on."

Cersei smile rapidly vanished "Now, dear husband, surely it won't be necessary."

"I won't argue with you, this is an order from the King" Robert stated and swiftly left the room.

Cersei turned to you and sent you a venomous glare, you didn't know why, but she clearly seemed annoyed.

"We should let the girl rest now." she said in a sharp tone and left.

Your father approached you and leaned over to place a gentle kiss on your forehead.

"Get well soon" he whispered and then turned to your sisters "Come on girls, let's go. You have lessons to attend to."

Both of your sisters hugged you and joined your father.

After they left, a heavy silence hung in the air. Jaime was still beside you, not meeting your eyes and after a moment he started to leave as well.

Just before he reached the door you said "Thank you, Jaime. Seems like you were right after all. I do need someone to protect me."

Jaime approached you once again and sat in the chair near your bed.

"Do not blame yourself for what happened, you are perfectly capable of defending yourself, you were outnumbered, and anyone can lose a fight against three men who are twice their size."

"I guess... I just forgot that I am not in Winterfell anymore, I just need to be more aware of my surroundings, or in that particular case, of who is surrounding me." you answered.

"You are in King's Landing now, you must be cautious. Anyone and anything will try to kill you. You are the Hand's daughter, you now have a target on your back." Jaime said, taking your hand in his.

You squeezed his hand and smiled a little "Thank you, at least now I have you to protect me and remind me, that I am not home anymore."

He smiled back, let go of your hand and stood up.

"And I won't let anyone hurt you again my Lady." He bowed and once more went to leave the room to resume his duty as your personal knight and guard your door.

Just as he opened your door, you said "Please, call me Y/N."

Jaime turned his head and nodded "Y/N." he said as if trying it out and then closed the door.