The Lion and the Warrior

The Death of Anger

Even weeks later, 'I am angry that he is still alive,' echoed in Jaime's mind over and over. He knew Bronn could be ruthless and if Helena never told the truth, Bronn would come hunting him down at any cost. He was always jealous of Jaime, and no amount of money can really tame him. He is greedy and although he has no love for his wife, she is the one thing Jaime should never have gotten hold of. Even if it was just a lie.

Jaime had no real fear of Bronn; he didn't feel as though his life were in danger. However, it had been a long time since Jaime was in a real, out-for-blood sword fight. He wondered exactly what Brienne meant when she said that she was angry. Did she mean that Jaime was foolish for giving him High Garden as a reward for sparing his life? He could have killed Bronn that very night at Winterfell and he wouldn't be in this situation now.

"Ser Jaime," Jon said, "You should join us this morning on our journey into the city. Queen Daenerys and I will be going in to the city to check on the progress of the new Sept construction."

"Sure, I'll be happy to join you."

"I thought we could bring the children. We could let them see the hard work the people of their city are putting in and I think they might appreciate the finished Sept all the more."

"I think it's a fine idea."

"It will be a nice working family day."

"Indeed, your grace."

Queen Daenerys and Princess Rhaella boarded their carriage, along with Lord James. Jon and Jaime rode on horseback with members of the Royal Guard, including Ser Brienne. Upon their arrival to the city, the people of King's Landing cheered and welcomed them, as they were always happy to meet the Royal Family. James and Rhaella enjoyed learning about the Sept and the progress they were making. Jon and Daenerys spoke with those in charge and Jaime and Brienne stood guard, watching all that was happening. James and Rhaella stayed close by, taking in all that was happening around them.

The Targaryens and Lannisters had spent so much time together over the last few years that they were all like family to each other. James had become like Daenerys and Jon's own son and the same for Jaime and Brienne with Rhaella. At the same time, there were boundaries and everyone knew their place, they knew when it was time for play and time for duty.

The children wandered around the construction site but never out of view of the Royal Guard or their parents. Jon called Jaime over to show him the plans for the building. Since Jaime wasn't an actual member of the Royal Guard, he wasn't needed on official guard duty. Jon liked to include him in their outings all the same; after all, Brienne was there and it gave them the opportunity to be together.

"This place is huge." James said.

"It is going to be so pretty. I saw the drawings when mommy and daddy were looking at them last night. I'm going to get married here someday. Do you know what happened to the first one?"

"The first what?"

"The old sept - the Sept of Baelor."

"No. What happened?"

"It was blown up by wildfire. There was a huge explosion with green fire and black smoke and..."

Brienne heard them talking about the explosion and wanted to change the subject, she wasn't sure how much Rhaella really knew about that day, "Children! Come over here its not safe that way." Brienne called out to them.

"This is going to be absolutely beautiful when it's complete. I expect we'll have many beautiful ceremonies here." Daenerys said.

"Yes, your grace, I hope it meets your expectations," said the master builder, and he walked away.