The Lion and the Warrior

Just Jump

Jaime and James said goodbye to King Jon and Queen Daenerys. They said goodbye to Eliana and went to the stables where Brienne was waiting for them.

Her eyes began to pool as soon as they walked up. James backed off and waited several yards away to give them some time together.

Jaime gave his wife a sympathetic look, "no tears, my love," he said. "No tears. Okay?" He took her in his arms and held on to her, "this must be pregnancy emotions. You're not really going to miss me, are you?"

"Stop," she said. 

"Oh, baby...both my babies," he said rubbing her belly.  She placed her hand on his, and could barely get out the words, "Jaime...I don't want to do this without you."

"We'll be back in time, I promise.  We will be back in three months.  That leaves us plenty enough time."

"I hope so."

"I wish we didn't have to go at all.  But this is what Jon wants, so...we have no choice."

"We've not been apart in so long.  This hurts so much," she said with tears falling from her eyes.  "And James...my first baby is leaving, but he is also leaving his love."

"Yes.  This is hard.  But I truly believe that this is a good thing, and that Rhaella will still be his when we return."

"I believe it too.  But the next few months are going to be so hard on both of them. And me."

"The next few months will be hard on me too.  I can't bare to be away from you.  You're mine, and I am yours and we belong together, in each other's arms every night."

"I love you so much," she kissed him.  Their tongues collided and his hands roamed her sides and her back.  But he stopped himself. 

"Bri...I don't want to let you go."

She pulled away.  You must.  Let me say goodbye to James, and the sooner the two of you leave, the sooner you will return."

"Don't ever doubt for a moment, just how much you mean to me.  I love you so much," he caressed her cheek and leaned in for one last kiss.

"I love you too.  With all that I am."

"Dad?"  James called out.

"Come on son.  Say goodbye to your mother."

"Mom...take good care of yourself and these two little boys while we're gone.  Make sure you eat well."

"James!  Why do you insist I am having twins?  And if I am, what bloody makes you think its not two girls?"

He tilted his head and raised an eyebrow.  "Brothers know these things.  Ask dad and Uncle Tyrion."

"He's right.  About the bond.  I don't know about the twins."  Jaime clarified.

"Be prepared to pay up, dad, I'm telling you...twin boys."

"And I suppose you have names picked out?"  Brienne asked.

"Of course I do."

"Well, by all means, Ser James, please share with us."  Jaime requested.

"Broox...and Bryce."

Jaime and Brienne shared a look.  She said to her son, "I hope you let your wife name your children."

"You like it."  James grinned.

"Only a little."  Brienne said.

"Don't worry love, it might be two girls. Or a girl."

"I don't have names for girls.  We don't need names for girls."  He hugged his mother and kissed her cheek. "I love you so much, mom.  I will see you soon."