5 Chapter 5: A Snow Lion, Part 2
(Winterfell, The North, Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros, GoT Universe)
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(Lyanna Stark POV)
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Lucion, as Lyanna had learned was the Lannister name, had actually grown even more nervous as the moments before his mother's arrival passed them by.
Seems he was terrified of his mother, which left Lyanna wondering what sort of Tyrant birthed him.
She was certain he actually stopped breathing when two Noblewomen exited the carriage.
''Winterfell's Hospitality is yours Lady Joanna.'' Says Rickard.
''Thank you Lord Stark.''
''As you can see, your boy has recovered.'' Says Rickard as he pushes Lucion forward.
Lady Lannister says nothing.
She quickly embraced her son.
''May I speak with my son privately?'' Joanna asks.
''Given the circumstances of his arrival, I believe we can ignore the traditional protocols and political necessities.'' Father says.
''My thanks Lord Stark.'' Lady Lannister says relieved.
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(POV Shift: Lucion Lannister)
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Call him cowardly if you must, but Lucion tried his best to stay closer to Aunt Genna. It was a small, childish hope, but as much as he loved his mother she was the only person alive who terrified him.
He often sought out Aunt Genna in the last two years for help. He gravitated to Genna because aside from Tyrion she had always been his favorite Lannister.
Genna would be phase one, his first step to fully equalizing Westeros. See interesting thing, Viserys I tried to make it happen Rhaenyra, and his failure and the resulting war is what made a woman holding power so unpalatable down the line.
You had to start small.
Aunt Genna was phase one, because her intelligence made her an idea candidate to serve as an Aide to a Small Council member.
As a Lannister the obvious post as an Aide was for her to support the Master of Coin. But she could also potentially support the Master of Whispers or Master of Laws as an Aide.
After that and say, three maybe five years as an Aide, she'll be granted an official seat as a Royal Advisor or an actual councilor. And besides, there was a precedent for a Woman holding a position on the Small Council.
Now all he had to do was face mother and survive....
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(POV Shift: Joanna Lannister)
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Unsurprisingly her little cub tried to use his Aunt Genna for a buffer. It was amusing in a way, but Genna was on her side in this instance.
''Lucion. What possessed you...to run away?'' Joanna asks sweetly, despite being anything but.
''I refuse to let my fate be decoded by anyone other than me. When I heard about being fostered out I knew it was time to make you understand.'' Her boy says.
''Make me understand what?'' Joanna asks sharply.
''That I am not some little boy still at the breast! I'm a Lion of the Rock! Not a Lioness! It's the Lion's duty to seek out a new frontier, find new prides, and Father more children! I chose Winterfell for more than just a fostering, I chose it because I want Lyanna Stark at my side as my bride and the future Lady of Casterly Rock!'' Says her cub fiercely.
''Oh, Luci.'' Joanna says as she kneels before her son. ''You really are your father's son.'' Her words cause her boy to frown.
''No, I'm not.'' He says before grabbing her head.
She is assaulted by memories not her own, she recognizes Jaime and Cersei see's incest, hardship, and death.
''Lucion? What was that?'' Asks Joanna.
''Regulus.'' Her boy utters as a Lion approaches him and purrs happily under his touch.
''Read a history book mother. I'm a Greenseer and a Warg.'' Says Lucion. ''Don't die on us yet, we'll need you.'' Says Lucion as he smiles at Genna, before departing.
''Joanna? What happened?'' Asks Genna.
''The future.'' Joanna responds ominously to her only sister-in-law and cousin.
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(POV Shift: Lucion Lannister)
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It was risky showing mother glimpses of the future, but he made sure to show the important bits, what Cersei did and became, Jaimie's words and future, the Royal Children, and of course the walkers and what Cersei did at Baelor's Sept.
And Tyrion's trial, murder of Tywin, Tywin and Cersei's abuse of him, etc.
Yet he also showed her their redeeming moments.
He walked out onto Winterfell's Battlements, alone, awaiting sight of Aunt Genna so as to lead her somewhere private, because in the meantime, he wanted nothingmore than to see a beautiful Landscape before him...
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(POV Shift: Genna Lannister)
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Gennna decided to seek out Lucion, she wanted to speak with him alone.
''This way Aunt Genna.''
Turning, Genna found Lucion at the door to the Broken Tower.
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At the top, Genna found Lucion awaiting her.
''You wanted to talk?'' Genna asks.
''I've dreamt of you. Of me. Of us. Alone, in bed. As naked as we were at birth. I don't understand it much, but I...'' Genna puts a finger to his lips.
''Hush, Lucion. You speak of incest.''
''I don't care. I know that when the day comes, I want you to make me a man.'' Says Lucion.
''We can revisit this topic in the future. For now do not speak of such things.'' Genna says pointedly.
''Yes, Aunt Genna.'' Says Lucion obediently.
''Good boy.'' Genna responds, giving his blonde locks a ruffle.
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(POV Shift: Joanna Lannister)
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Joanna sat across from Lord Rickard Stark. Together they sat before the hearth and enjoyed some warm wine.
''Lucion wants you to foster him. And I am inclined to allow it. If all goes well, Would you be open to a betrothal?'' Joanna asks.
''If he stays half as courteous, smart, and kind as I've seen so far, I don't see why not. I doubt my Lya could hope for better.'' Says Rickard.
''His abilities? Could you find someone to train him?'' Asks Joanna.
''There are a few places in the North he could journey to in order to find guidance. Greywater Watch, Bear Island, Karhold, Last Hearth, and Ironwrath.'' Says Rickard.
''While those Castles?'' Joanna asks.
''Each contains a part of the North sacred to the Old Gods, legends say a wargbwho is also a Greenseer should travel to each one and find guidance. Or so the stories go. Old Nan knows them better than I do.'' Says Rickard.
''Find someone to teach him, and any betrothal between my son and your daughter will be made.'' Joanna decides, wanting the future she saw never to come to pass. Her children dead, and the dead rising up.
''I'll speak to Lyanna. See what she has to say on the matter.'' Says Rickard.
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(POV Shift: Lucion Lannister)
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Lucion sat cuddled up with Regulus near the hearth in his rooms. Together they were enjoying the warmth of the flames.
Lucion- even as he slowly begun to doze off - continued to scratch Regulus behind his ears. He owed this Lion a debt of gratitude. If not for him, Augusta and Glenda he'd probably be dead.
So at the very least, he would definitely be providing ear scratches before sleepy times....
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