4"I can control my destiny, but not my fate. Destiny means there are opportunities to turn right or left, but fate is a one-way street. I believe we all have the choice as to whether we fulfil our destiny, but our fate is sealed." -Paulo Coelho
I don't own A song of Fire and Ice. Inspired: Apogee by Frau Bielschmidt
Chapter 1
Tywin Lannister is plague by conflicts. He must uphold the Lannister Legacy that must last for a thousand years.
But how? That is the question. He had expected his first born son, Jaime to take over the title as Lord of Casterly Rock, but he threw it all away for all the glorified Kingsguard. Bah!
Jaime is a fool. That he is.
He does have a second son, the Imp Tyrion. However, he refuses to hand him his entire legacy to that abomination. He will turn this place into a whorehouse or worst; they're family will be mock forever.
Joffrey Baratheon, his grandson is a monster. By Gods, it's like he is looking at the second coming of the Mad King! He knew he should have press the issue harder to have him fostered here with a firm hand, but his foolish daughter refused and make excuses of him.
He had thought of fostering Tommen Baratheon as his heir, but the King refuses or better yet, the Queen. He needs to think a better situation to have an heir.
He must figure out a way to have his heir or else, the Lannister name will be in ruins like the Targaryens.
His hands rubbed his face until his mind clicked an idea. That's right! He still has one more legitimate child.
His daughter's name is Tiara Rose Lannister.
She is the second daughter from his second marriage. Years ago, after the Robert's Rebellion was over, Robert demanded that he take a wife from his family despite that he is marrying his daughter, Cersei. He married his half-sister off to him. His sister name was Mary Weather Baratheon. She was a pretty thing, he admits. He figures that perhaps she can give him a son.
It was a stormy weather that brought his daughter into this world, Tiara Rose is born. After the storm ended, they found gemstones in the hills where his wife like to sit under that tree.
Lapis Lazuli gemstones are in the ground.
He thought perhaps this is a blessing in disguised. They mine the location and found more of them coming out.
Many believe that Tiara Rose's birth brought them fortune to their house. They started calling his daughter, Lapis Lazuli of Casterly Rock. It feels like he could be happy again.
Sadly, her mother had died by poison from her drink. Tywin had order for them to be found. Before that, he orders his guards to secure his daughter's nursey room for protection. He did and this surprises the Seven Kingdoms.
It was the Targaryen's supporters that did the deeds. It sets off the Baratheon brother's furies.
"My sister is DEAD! I WANT THOSE DRAGONSPAWNS DEAD! DID YA HEAR ME!?"
Tywin shivers at the memory. Yes, Robert Baratheon want those Targaryens dead more than ever. The Gods are cruel, yet again by taking both wives from him. But at least, he gets a second chance to raise his daughter into a proper, yet smart girl that Cersei failed in this field.
Tiara Rose is such a full of energy child that somehow charm people even him to smile around her.
He had her foster to the Tyrells in good gesture and faith in allies. He knows that he might have to cancel his plans that she could marry Willas Tyrell to another heir.
If he can get her properly married then she can give both to his heirs. One to his birth father's seat then the second son he will raise him as his heir to Casterly Rock.
Now he must figure what who will be his daughter's husband. He must come from good, powerful family and own great lands. Someone who is can easily perform his duties to sire a son, but also skills in many lessons such as hunting, archery, swords, etc.
Perhaps the north would be a good start.
House Umber? Nope, he doesn't trust them. Plus, their lands are often run into wildlings.
House Manderly, but they would try to get greedy with him.
House of Stark, they have son and heir. Perhaps they can give him the heir he so desires.
He will write to them.
If all goes well, his plan could work.
Eddard Stark
My Lord, I have received a raven," Luwin told Lord Stark, "From Casterly Rock." Ned frowns grimly and looks at the letter in Maester Luwin hand like it commit treason.
"I will take it. Thank you, Maester Luwin."
"Yes, my lord." He inclined his head as Ned began to examine the sigil of the golden lion. He must open this because Tywin Lannister is not the man to be trifle with.
Ned read thoroughly his letter, but each word was more like demanded something from him. His expression became darkened.
"What does Lord Lannister want, Lord Stark?" Luwin is curious.
"He wished to discuss with me about the…issue. He is already journey to Winterfell for negotiation."
By Gods! This man wastes no time.
"We must greet Lord Lannister as good host and company."
Ned Stark is far from happy. He already announced his family that they must make haste for the Old Lion is coming to Winterfell.
Tywin Lannister in his regal and party came. Ned and his family are in front to greet Lord Lannister as good host they are.
He may be older then him, but he shows that he is healthy and still have built body strength. He is truly like a powerful lion among his pride. Ned must trend this carefully.
All of his family is in line by his side; Catelyn is next to him along with Rickon. Next to Ned are Robb, Sansa, Arya, and Bran. Behind them is his bastard son, Jon Snow and his ward Theon Greyjoy.
"Welcome to Winterfell, Lord Lannister." He played the host well, but the old lion will not be fooled by courtesy and false flattery.
"I thank you Lord Stark," Tywin answered as his green eyes is looking at his family. "I required Salt and bread."
"Yes," Catelyn tactifully agreed and asked everyone to be inside. "Of course."
Tywin Lannister
They enter their halls and feasts are set on the tables. To say in his surprise, he is disappointment, especially how Lord Stark did not make no betrothal arrangements or foster any of his children to other houses. He wanted all his children to find love. What foolishness is this? Yes, he did married for love at first, but it was because he wanted to strengthen his family inter marriage because his father, Tytos was a weak man who married his sister, Genna off to a second son of Waldur Frey in order to appease that rat.
"Did you really write the Rains of Castamere?"
Now that surprised him, yet he is pleased that this one doesn't seemed to be afraid to be blunt.
It appears the second daughter is afraid, but still look at him in the eyes. He liked that. Reminded him of his wife when they were younger once.
Perhaps he should be amused and answered her, "No, I did not, but my actions inspired the event."
Judging by the room is silent except Sansa Stark's gasp and Theon's snicker.
"Arya," Catelyn hissed at her daughter. He is not a monster that would be killing the daughter of Noble houses. All because she was speaking that she was curious.
"Its fine, lady Stark; at least I'm disappointed," Tywin wave it off. That word as disappointed was because he was not pleased at what he is seeing among the family.
"I believe that we must talk," privately he left that word muted.
"Of course," Lord started answered.
They enter Ned Solar to discuss the meeting.
"You indicated that you wish to mend the bridge between the West and the North. So, what is it that I can do for you?"
That's one way to say it.
"I'm in need of an heir."
Lord Stark looks confused and asked, "Don't you have a second son to be your heir?"
"That one will turn my household into a whorehouse if I did give him his rights." Tywin snarled slightly. He would rather kill that monster if only he has proof that he is not his son.
"But, my Lord Lannister surely your son can…"
"I will not let my house reputation and legacy be destroyed by that."
Ned showed his grim expression and sighs, "What is it you want from me?"
"Marriage."
Catelyn Stark
Catelyn Stark is the wife to Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North. She takes pride in fulling her role to continue her duties to her family.
She brought the house of Starks five child successfully without a problem.
Catelyn enter her husband solar to see what does that old lion want?
"Yes," She entered and asked, "What does he want?"
Maester Luwin answered for her husband, "He came with a proposal. A marriage contract for him to have an heir."
Catelyn gasped in surprised, but no she refused to let her son to be a seed to let Tywin Lannister have his way to get his heir.
"No!"
"Cat…" Ned pleaded.
"I will not! Our son deserve better than this!"
Luwin complied, "Lord Lannister has a trueborn daughter from his second wife. Not only that, Lady Lannister happens to be the niece to the King himself. Right now, she is foster at Highgarden with the Tyrells."
"No, not even that." Catelyn snarled angrily. No one trusted a Lannister. They are all dishonorable, cruel, and arrogant people.
"Why us? Why not the other northern houses?"
"Because Tywin wanted his blood connects to the House of Starks and he expects to impact on his heir. No other noble North men will ever allow a Lannister into their house. It shows that bad blood will mend together in peaceful gestures."
"Well," cat pursed her lips tightly, 'He will never have our Robb."
"Yes, Robb must marry someone from the North." Ned agreed.
Maester Luwin did not say anything as he went to look outside where the boys are at the courtyard. Robb is thrust his sword which Theon blocked every attempt and trip him.
Perhaps with another heir, Tywin will be satisfied as long as it's child comes from an old noble houses.
"Perhaps, young Lord Greyjoy."
Luwin suggest his idea that made both Ned and Catelyn head's turn to look at Luwin.
"He comes from the same status as Robb. He will have advantage to allow a Lannister wife whose blood is tied to Baratheon's and Lannister to mend their bad blood. Shall we try and compose that suggestion?"
"Yes, that could work." Ned gave a thoughtful look, "Tywin is a hard man to please."
"But, nothing, Ned!" Cat had interfered Ned's doubts, "This could be given an opportunity to appease Lord Lannister."
Cat will do anything to get rid of Theon Greyjoy! No good can come from that boy.
"Assuming Tywin will agree to it," Ned said to them. "But also, that would mean that Balon and his people will have to accept this."
"Ned, Balon can't exactly decide about his son's marriage since he did rebel and this does involve mending the blood." Luwin stated his opinion.
"I shall see to it."
Ned called back Lord Tywin.
They will see if it does appeal to the Lion of Casterly Rock.
I hope you like it. So, this is Theon/OC Lannister story. So, enjoy and bring in your reviews.
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