Chapter 16: Arc 2, Power

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Jamie Lannister

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Jamie watched as her sister called for Daeron's wolf's head. He felt a rage at that moment, his sister wanted to hurt the Starks and she almost succeeded in it. But when Jamie saw the look on Lord Eddard's face he felt that, the wolf was going to live. Jamie left the hall and went to his tent and took off his golden armour, and walked back to the hall and hid until Lord Stark left.

So when Lord Stark, left the hall and grabbed the wolf and walked into the forest, he followed shortly after, making no noise whatsoever. Jamie watched, until he felt something following him, he turned around and saw that he was followed by the girls wolf.

The wolf watched him, making sure he wasn't going to do anything stupid. Jamie stayed as still as a statue when the wolf moved and went over to him and sniffed him. The wolf back up and walked to the clearing, where the Stark and stark guards were.

Jamie watched as Lord Stark set the wolves free, and into the wild. When he was sure the Starks were gone, until he returned to the camp.

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Jamie was protecting the King, they were watching his nephew, Joffrey, practice with a sword. Jamie was disappointed at what he has seen so far. His nephew was a complete coward, afraid to do anything with a sword, and thinks he is king already.

Jamie was taken from his watch by something coming from the corner of his eye. He looked over to see the younger Stark girl, being taught by Ser Arthur. Jamie watched them train, and was amazed at how fast the little Stark learned.

"Kingslayer! What is it that has your eyes so busy?" The false king yelled to him.

Jamie looked to the Fat King, "It seems that the younger Stark girl is better with the sword then the Crowned Prince, Your Grace."

The king looked around and saw what had his eyes, "Ah. She is good with a sword, but still needs a lot of practice. That knight that is teaching her is good as well, almost to the level of Ser Arthur Dayne, The Sword of the Morning."

Jamie nodded, "Aye, he is Your Grace."

The king looked closer to the fight between the Stark girl and the knight, "Your father will be in a rage when he finds out that he missed a Red Lion. Not only that but the lion is protected by the greatest company the world has seen."

Jamie nodded, "Yes he will, Your Grace."

The king didn't speak and just watched, his nephew cried like a little bitch. But when he did speak, let's just say that Jamie was surprised about the question, "Kingslaver. What is power in your mind."

Jamie looked at his king, "What do you mean, Your Grace?"

The king looked to him, "Don't be stupid, I know your smarter than that, Kingslaver."

Jamie thought on the question, and when he found his answer he looked to the Stark group, "Family is Power, Your Grace. Without family you can't grow up filled with love."

The king looked to the crowned prince, "Your sister says, Power is Power. Littlefinger says Knowledge is Power. But you say Family is Power." The king nodded, "I like what you said, Kingslayer. Without family you can't live. You can live without knowledge, and power, but you can't without a family."

Jamie looked back to the crowned prince, "Aye, Family is Power."

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Val

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Val walked beside Joanna as they followed Jason and Aliandra, along the stream of water close to the road to Pentos. Behind them were 2 dozen Brotherhood guards, all armed with spears, shields, swords, and bows. All ready to protect and to put their lives on the line to protect their Head-Commander's wives, and kids.

It has been three days on the road to Pentos, and from what Mance has said it will only take a full sennight, until they get there. Val watched her kids closely, making sure no harm has come upon them.

All the while this was happening Val was deep in thoughts. Many included her Lover and his 'Little Sister'. Val and all of the Freefolk didn't agree with incest. It took her years to accept that Jon loved his sister, to the point that he would risk his life to keep her safe.

Val looked to the turning sky, and let out a breath of frustration. She closed her eyes remembering the night Jon awoke yelling his sister's name, with fear, sadness, and angst. She would never forget the look on his face. So with the promise to never mention how wrong the love Jon has for his little sister, she will never speak of it.

"Val." She heard Joanna speak her name. She looked over to her, and saw the look on her face. She had a face full of suspicion, and worry. Val looked around and noticed how silent it was, minus the two little ones playing in the water.

She looked towards the children, "Jason, Aliandra." They both looked towards her, "Come here." She said with complete seriousness. They both looked confused but listened to her. Once there she told them to be quiet. Soon they heard a crack of a branch. And a few seconds later a man of the Brotherhood exited the tree lines, and she instantly noticed that he was bleeding.

She took a step forward, but was stopped when the man fell forward, showing his back, which had about 13 bolts in it. Val brought her spear up, ready to defend the kids. She noticed Joanna doing the same with her spear.

Val looked around at her surroundings, and noticed people were coming out of the woods, all wearing black cloaks, and most wielding crossbows, and swords. But there was one who wore a silver mask, and was wielding two short swords.

She was too focused on the man to notice that four of the men brought up blow darts, and when she finally noticed them, she quickly fell unconscious, and was quickly followed by Joanna, and the kids.

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Arianne

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Arianne was lying on her bed, feeling the ship rocking back and forth, because of the waves hitting it. She was dreaming of many things recently, but the one that was currently crowded her mind was the one about the future. She saw many things in those dreams but the most common was the one with her sitting beside Jon, who was sitting on a throne of dragon bones, and dragon scales, and atop his head was a crown. A crown of pure valyrian steel, with rubies, and onyxes. And in his hands were both Blackfyre, and Dark Sister.

Behind him were two magnificent dragons, one was of the darkest black she ever saw, and with blood crimson red eyes, and was the biggest dragons she has ever seen. And the other dragon was of a dark black, with gold coming through, and the dragon's eyes were golden/amber. She knew that dragon, but the size and mass of the dragon wasn't like she remembered.

Ari was taken from her thoughts when she heard something hitting the deck above her, it was followed by many others. She reached over to the dagger under her pillow, and walked over to hide behind the door to her room. When she got behind the door, it flew open, and walked in were three men wearing black cloaks.

"Come out, Princess." One of the men said, "We know that you are here."

Ari quietly moved to leave and when she was about to leave she felt a hand around her wrist, and she quickly turned around to see that a man wearing a silver mask was behind her.

"Now why would you want to leave, Princess." The man spoke, "We are not going to harm you, Princess. We just need you to follow us."

Arianne didn't trust this man, and went to open her mouth but was stopped because a cloth covered hand blocked her. Her eyes flew open and she slowly fell unconscious. The last thing she saw were men wearing the same black cloaks, and all grinning.