Ned Stark gave his youngest daughter a hug. He took a finger and wiped a tear off Arya Stark’s cheek. “What bothers you daughter?” He asked, concerned.
Arya sniffled, then looked at her father. She was growing up so fast. Ned could not help but smile. “Its Syrio, my dancing instructor. He hasn’t shown up for my lesson today. I am worried something happened to him.”
Ned had hired Syrio Forel, the First Sword of Bravos, to teach Arya how to fight. Arya was not like most girls. She did not care about making dresses or any of the other things the typical noble girls would do. While Septa Mordane would teach Sansa penmanship and sewing, Serio taught Arya water dancings.
“I am sure he is fine, but I will send men out to look for him. Now, run along and go play with your sister.” Arya ran from Ned’s office. Ned walked over to his desk and sat down. Soon, he would be having a meeting that could change the very shape of the Seven Kingdoms. A servant opened his door, and Petyr Baelish walked in.
“My Lord Protector,” Littlefinger said with a bow.
“King Robert has no legitimate heir. Joffrey and Tommen are the bastard son’s of Jamie Lannister.” Ned said.
“But that would mean that with the King dead, the throne should pass…” before Littlefinger could finish his sentence Ned interrupted. “To the King’s brother, Lord Stannis. He is the rightful heir.”
“He already sits on the throne, with the full support of the Lannisters. The only way Stannis would ever be able to ascend to the throne is with your support. Only we could make this happen.”
“We?” asked Ned.
“Yes we, my price would be modest. First, we would need to eliminate the boys mother, Cersei. She is stronger and more dangerous than she looks. Without her, Jamie will unravel. It will be the unrest we need to have Stannis come in and take the throne. Look at you… you know what needs to be done… But its not honorable, so the words stick in your throat. The Queen must die. You know it, and you know you need me to do so!” Littlefinger rubbed his hands together grinning.
Ned could not agree to this, he could not condone murdering the queen.
“No, I will not condone murdering her. That is treason!” Ned replied.
“Only if you lose,” littlefinger replied, sly as ever.
“No, I will go to the Queen, and give her a chance to leave the city with her children in exile. I need your support, Lord Baelish, I need the city watch at my back. They are 2000 strong. Without them, House Lannister will crush me.”
“Very well, you may have them. I respect your choice, and I will support you. Stannis should be on the throne, and if this is how you think we shall get him there then so be it. I gave Cat my word that I will help you, and I intend to honor my pledge. But I warn you Lord Stark, do not trust anyone, not even me.” Lord Baelish bowed, then exited Ned’s Room.
Ned knew it was time to see the Queen and tell her what he knew. Everything was starting to come together. He walked up the steps to her tower in the Red Keep. Jaime Lannister stood outside her door. “Im sorry Lord Stark, but you cannot enter, I wont allow it.”
“Step aside Sir Jamie, I need to talk to your sister.” Ned replied, placing his hand on his sword.
Inside the room, both heard a clash. Jaime and Ned ran into her chambers. Next to the bed, they could see a plate overturned, with a bottle of wine spilled out on the floor. Laying on the floor next to it was Queen Cersei, foaming at her mouth, grabbing at her throat. Jaime took her into his arms and held her. Cersei gagged and coughed, with foam and blood coming out of her mouth. Her face turned a deep shade of purple. Her body began to shake, then it became still. Cersei Lannister died in her brother's arms….
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