The Queen of Thorns

One month later

Stefan POV

Unfortunately Khal Drogo Accepted the marriage proposal from the Targaeryans, according to Varys they will marry in a few days time, knowing this I send a rider to my father to hear his opinion on the matter even though I knew he would want her dead, but he is the King and his decision is final, still I hope Lord Stark can convince him otherwise, after all I didn't want the murder of a child weighing on my consciousness for the rest of my life.

Hearing the approaching sound of hooves near me i look ahead to notice a continent of riders heading this way, at the front of this entourage rides in Mace Tyrell the lord of the Reach, although if what I hear is true Lady Olenna is the true ruler, which looking at the pompous Lord riding towards me I definitely believe these rumors about the Queen of Thorns who I assume is inside that large green and gold wheelhouse.

Riding behind Lord Tyrell, his son Ser Garllan and next to the wheel house I can spot many sigils, "Trystane I want you to say the name of the houses on those banners, lets see if you've been putting attention to your lessons" Nodding he answers "An orange fox surrounded by blue flowers on a white background is house House Florent, a white tower with a flame on top and gray background house HIghtower, a red huntsman on a green background house Tarly….." saying the rest and getting them right I nod in approval to that as does the rest of the council along with the woman I'm falling for every day Margaery.

Once the Reacher Lords reach me they dismount and bow before me all saying simultaneously "My Prince" mustering the most charming smile I have I give it to them noticing some of the more important Lords there apart from the Tyrell Lord, Baelor Hightower, Paxter Redwine and his sons, Ser Axell Florent, Randyll Tarly and his son DIckon, Lady Arwyn Oakheart and Lord Garrick Fossoway, once those pleasantries are done I see the door to the wheelhouse being opened by a man at least 7 foot tall who I believe is one of Lady Olenna's twin guards Erryk and Arryk.

Once the door is opened a few Ladies come out which I recognise as Lady Olenna, Alerie Hightower and Lady Leonette Fossoway the wife of Ser Garlan, once they reach me they curtsy all except Olenna to which I raise my eyebrow noticing this she answers "Do forgive me Your Grace I'm afraid these old bones can't do what they used to before" "Of course My Lady, I'm sure you're tired from the journey" to which she nods, continuing I say "In the name of my father King Robert Baratheon first of his name I extend to you a warm welcome and thank you for attending the preparations for my and Lady Margaery's wedding, and extend to you the protection in the light of the seven" finishing that statement the royal steward and my distant cousin Orys Estermont gives them all a piece of bread with salt as is tradition, with that done I finish by saying "Now i'm sure you all wish to rest, My cousin Orys will escort you all to your rooms".

A week before this conversation

Olenna Tyrell POV

Finally the whoremonger gave his permission so that the planning of my granddaughter's wedding to the Prince, thinking about the Prince I remember the letters Margaery has been sending me and I am glad that all the rumors about the Princes behavior and smarts are true and he isn't some idiot that would mistreat my darling granddaughter, and thankfully Margaery is falling in love with him, while I would prefer he'd be some idiot so that Margaery could manipulate and rule through him, but instead he won't fall for such tricks but he is smart enough to heed her word's.

I'm knocked out of my thoughts when a servant knocks on my door, and says "Lady Olenna, the retinue is prepared to leave for the capital" "Yes yes run along now i'll be there soon" I answer the servant, now I guess it's time I judged the the princes character myself.

Back to current time an hour later

Margaery POV

It felt good to be reunited with family, sure it was amazing to spend time with somebody you love like I do Stefan, with whom I was taking a stroll in the gardens with the destination of my grandmother and other women in the family "Are you nervous about meeting them my love" I asked Stefan to which he responded by saying "Why would I be nervous" "Well my mother tends to be judgmental while my grandmother tends to irk people off with her remarks" "I've spent more than enough time around my uncle Tyrion, and I doubt your grandmother can be worse than him" giggling a little at that, I think he's probably right about that, while a tad bit rude, Lord Tyrion is certainly entertaining.

Once we arrive at the place the Reach ladies decided to stay, I immediately walk towards my grandmother and hug her, a hug she returns as well "I've missed you grandmother, life isn't the same without you here" once i separate from her I see Stefan approaching, my grandmother noticing this as well extends her hand, which Stefan grabs to bring the knuckles to his mouth kissing them while saying "Lady Olenna it's a pleasure to finally meet you, Margaery has told me so much about you" "Positive things I hope" she answers him, hearing that Stefan smiles that charming smile of his and nodes towards her, before they can keep talking a servant approaches with a bowl filled with fruits which he tries to place in front of grandmother but before he can she says "I thought I told you to bring the cheese not fruits" the servant answers by saying "The cheese will be served after the fruits my Lady" grandmother immediately retorts "The cheese will be served when I want it served" bowing the servant leaves to do as told, looking at Stefan i see him narrowing his eyes at the back of the servant, so I decide to ask "What is it Stefan is something wrong?".

"Lady Olenna, did you bring that servant from the Reach?" raising an eyebrow she answers "No the servant came here saying that he was assigned by you to aid us"

"I'm afraid I never sent a servant here, it seems you almost had a spy on your service" hearing that my grandmother frowns and says "It seems so my Prince, it seems so".

"Oh well problem avoided, now then shall we talk the terms Your Grace" grandmother tells Stefan, not understanding the what terms they want to talk about I ask "What terms grandmother" "You need not worry my dear the Prince and I merely have to discuss some things, now if you would all leave us alone it would be appreciated" hearing that I start to walk away with Leonette with me, before I leave Stefan tells me he will look for me later.

Stefan POV

Now alone with the Queen of Thorns I take a seat and start speaking "Now that we're alone we can start with the terms of the marriage, as agreed house Tyrell will pay for half the wedding, and in return for Margaery becoming a princess and later Queen, house Tyrell forgive the two million gold dragons loan given to the crown, and will pay eight hundred thousand dragons to the Iron Bank of Braavos, and two hundred thousand to the faith, and thankfully your son agreed to this a year ago when the marriage talks began, and I believe house Tyrell wishes for a member to sit on the small council, am I correct with these terms" "Indeed you are" "Good the position on the council will be decided once my father returns with the new hand of the king in tow" and just like that the preparations for the wedding began.