Cracked But Not Broken on hold

Pawns

A/N:i thought this song kinda went with how Aleia feels

I let out a sigh as I look out at the water wishing it was snow instead that any moment I would see my brothers laughing as they practiced there sword play little Arya watching as she hides from her septa. But my family is not here Brann is now a cripple no longer able to climb the watchtowers like he enjoyed doing, Ricken is being held at Winterfell our lovely home now in the hands of the Boltons. My mother and father are both dead along with my unborn nephew or niece their mother along with them with no word on Robb it is believed he is dead as well. Arya left shortly after father was killed in the name of justice. All the while Sansa and myself are left in the lions den to be used as pawns. I've had to watch sweet Sansa once so full of childish dreams be literally beating down and forced to grow up faster than she should. while I tried to help shield her from Joffrey I had my own monster to fight. I lift my hand to my throat even though its been a few months since the incident I can still feel the harsh grip of the mountains hand around my neck I shiver to think of what could of happened if Jamie Lannister hadn't showed up and gotten the brother of my sworn protector off of me.

"A lady as beautiful as yourself shouldn't have such a sad look on her Face."

I quickly turn seeing Sandor standing in front of Tyrion and Bronn both men have their swords out ready to protect their charges. I smile softly at his back he has been more protective of me lately, though he doesn't say it I can plainly see that he blames himself for not being there when his older brother came after me. even when I tried to tell him I was to blame for insisting he watch over my sister who had been with her then betrothed Prince Joffrey. he just scoffed and called me an idiot  

"its alright Sandor Lord Tyrion wishes me no harm I'm sure"

"Never malady" though I can clearly see the mistrust Sandor has for the little lord he slowly puts down his sword. I turn my attention to the small man that has become one of the few friends I have in kings landing though I was warry at first our love for books seemed to have created a bond that slowly grew.

"what brings you here then milord?"

"I wished to speak to you in private if you will"

"of course Sandor why don't you and Ser Bronn stay and I don't know bond or something"

 I let out a small giggle as both men give me an irritated look but its Sandor's gruff voice saying some colorful words that has me let out a loud broken laugh as I take Tyrion's arm the best I can as we begin our walk.

"its good to hear you laugh Aleia, I haven't heard it in some time."

"yes well usually you laugh out of joy and I find that has been lacking in my life lately...especially lately" 

"I am sorry for what my family has taken from yours Aleia"

"You seem to be the only in your family who is not greedy Tyrion. Even now they have taken everything from me and Sansa yet they still want more. I have to stand there soon and pledge myself to a man that put me through so much pain. sure it has not be arranged yet but we both know your father and sister always get what they want."

"my dear lady why don't you give some thought to my brother's offer? it may not be ideal but you could be happy away from Kings landing"

"Marry Jaime Lannister.. No he may not be as terrible as I once thought I have no doubt we could make it work. but there is no love there Tyrion that is the one thing I always wanted myself and..and Robb we made a promise if either of us married it would be for love, it is the one the one thing I refused to let your family take from me"

"then why marry Gregor if its love you want?"

"Because even though no love will come from our marriage at least our children will be loved in the halls of Winterfell even if that monster will be the lord my brother should have been" I smile sadly I know in my heart I will never be happy no matter who I am forced to marry with Jaime I may be a content in time but any children we had would never be safe from the jealous wrath of Cersei at least I would have my family's home back. I jump a little as we stop walking and Tyrion grabs both my hands in his I look down to see a determined look on his face

"I swear to you Aleia I will do everything I can to get my father and sister to change their minds on this marriage." 

"thank you Tyrion you will never know how much your friendship has come to mean to me. but we both know its hopeless I just wish the hand of the king position was never offered to my father so many good people could have been spared my family would be together arya wouldn't be missing my parents would be alive, Rob would be alive and me and Sansa would be free and happy. I see you as my only real friend here Tyrion but that will never change the fact that your family will always be the ones that tore mine apart and laughed while they did it" I don't stay to see his face at my words as I turn around and walk back to where Sandor is waiting with Bronn at my appearance Sandor is by my side as we both leave heading off to find my sister.