4"[how can anyone] be silly enough to think himself better than other people, because his clothes are made of finer woolen thread than theirs. After all, those fine clothes were once worn by a sheep, and they never turned it into anything better than a sheep."
― Thomas More, Utopia
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Chapter 2
Theon Greyjoy
Theon walked through the hard floors to get to Lord Stark's solar.
He didn't know what a fuss is about. He heard that the old Lion wanted to talk to Lord Stark. Perhaps, trading goods or marriage.
It wouldn't matter. Cause he knows that Lady Stark will shout out 'No' to that Old Lion.
Plus, all the North wouldn't want a Lannister as Lady of Winterfell.
He knocked on the solar door.
KNOCK, KNOCK
"Come in," Lord Stark voiced is heard.
Theon enters and saw people in his Solar.
There is Eddard Stark sat there at the desk. His right is Lady Catelyn Stark who looks at him with hidden disdain eyes. He knows that she never likes nor trusts him all because of his bad habits and one time he told Robb Stark ways to please a woman.
Theon snorted in his mind. What is his opinion Robb did ask him?
On Lord Stark left is Measter Luwin looking calm as ever.
Finally, the Old Lion, Twin Lannister.
To be honest, he is secretly afraid of him. Not only it was his uncle who burns Lannisport down, but it wound his lion pride that attack from the sea got him furious enough to kill every Ironborns.
"Sit, Theon."
He bid as Lord Stark had told him.
Tywin circles around Theon like a lion that is set to kill on his prey. He tried not to show any weakness at all.
"This is the last son and heir to the house of Greyjoy."
His eyes are narrowed as if he wants to see his fear.
"Yes, I am Theon Greyjoy."
He let a silent hmm and nod briefly.
"Tell me, how would you like to be of use to the Seven Kingdoms?"
Theon looked at him surprisingly. However, he knows that he can never say 'No' to him. Its life and death for him.
Literally.
Several days later….
Olenna Tyrell
It is a nice and bright afternoon for Highgarden.
However, for Olenna Tyrell believed that such beauty should not shine on this terrible day for her.
She received the ravens from that old blasted lion, Tywin Lannister! Not only he went to Lord Eddard Stark for a marriage proposal, but he also sent one for a formal apology to them.
Bah! As if that apology is sincere!
That lion is clever to ask Robert Baratheon the permission to have Lady Tiara Rose to be married to this Theon Greyjoy.
He pressured and bully Robert about the gold he owed to the Lannister family.
That stage king agreed under pressure.
Hah! As if that fat of a king can win against Tywin Lannister.
That man's ambition has truly astounded her, but he has her respect. She'll give him that.
Lady Tiara Rose Lannister is truly a jewel worth keeping. Now she will be wasted away with a Kraken. No surprises there.
She is sorely disappointed that this girl could have been a fine Lady of Highgarden.
Olenna has taken a liking to her. She taught her the Game of Thrones with Margaery.
As she walked up and saw Margaery held a crying Tiara Rose in her arms. There is also, Alerie Tyrell, her good daughter there comforting the two girls.
'Truly, a waste of protentional for that young girl.' Olenna thought with pity at the young girl.
However, right now she needs to give Tiara Rose good advice between women who are bonded by foolish men.
"Ladies," They all turned and looked at her coming.
"Grandmother," Margaery comment as she strokes Tiara Rose's hair and held her.
"Leave us, Margaery, Alerie. It is high time she needs to hear a fellow woman who knew what situations she needs to do." Olenna's words are 'don't questioned me and leave us.'
Alerie got the message. "Let's go and help Lady Tiara Rose with her packing." Margaery looked torn and saw that no reason to disagree with the women she loved and admired.
She had no choice and nodded. Lady Tiara Rose stood and let go of her granddaughter.
Now that Olenna saw both ladies gone. Now it's time for a real talk.
Olenna said, "Walked with me, child."
She obeys and helps guide her to the bench where the trees are stood strong and overshadow the sunlight.
'What a thoughtful child,' Olenna mused. For a moment or two Olenna talks.
"I'm sorry, my dear." Olenna felt she should at least apologize not for Tywin Lannister or Robert Baratheon. Just for this girl who will suffer more by the whims of men.
The girl's hands turned into a fist and gripped tightly on her dress.
"I don't want to marry. Not to that Ironborn!" Tiara hissed in fury. Olenna noticed how her eyes filled with blind rage that made her remember that this girl is a Baratheon too.
Olenna scoffs, "Men. What do they know what's best for us women? Nothing that's what. True, I have managed to drove a Targaryen away from my bed and chosen a flowery one instead. Do you know why?"
The girl shakes head.
"It's because I can take control of my choosing. I showed them that I am clever enough to stand on my own. You can two, my dear. Now tell me, are you a sheep?" Olenna's sharped eyes looked at her.
"No." She answered her. Good. That should give her a reason.
"Then if the men believed that you should wed a Kraken then wed a Kraken for a price. After all, I have heard the Iornborn betrothed of yours had no real taste in noblewoman, but whores. You mustn't end up like Queen Rhealla and Queen Cersei. They used to have smiles, but all that was taken away from the men they had been forced to wedded and they stray from their bed for too long."
Olenna looked at her.
"But what if I don't have his heart and he shames me with another woman?" Her poor girls' tears are coming back. Boy, who knows that Baratheon and Lannister woman are more emotional than male ones.
Olenna daps her tears away and whispers, "Then you must win his heart. Men are easily swayed by a woman of their hearts. The first thing is making him want you. Make him wished to treasure you. Be his sweet lover in secret that way he won't want anyone else."
Tiara Rose looked shocked but looked down a bit depressed. "But how can I? Compare to other smaller and prettier girls. I'm taller and fuller despite my feminine figure. At least I was blessed enough with my comfortable face."
How blind and naïve she is? Olenna saw real beauty inside and out of this child. She blames Cersei for her verbal attacks.
Golden hair and green eyes sure they are pretty, but a waste of it. Her black hair and stormy blue eyes are what captures men. For she is real and that is what everyone liked about her.
Olenna knows that for Baratheon especially a woman is taller than most girls. If not for Umbers who claim they have giants' blood. Baratheon's would be considered giants.
"Pish posh! You only 6'0" tall. Your body gave you good childbearing hips, full good breast, and ass that men gawked at you. Be proud of it!"
The girl laughed as Olenna joined in as well.
Yes, that is the smile is that she is looking for.
"Now, no matter. I will help you fully prepare to win his heart."
Olenna decided to give her a farewell gift. It's a pretty blue rose shaped pin for her hair.
Olenna waved goodbye and looked at Willas in sadness.
'A pity. Truly a pity. He likes her enough and she didn't care if his leg bothered her.'
Perhaps, it is a sign that those two should be given a more adventurous marriage. She should be preparing for troubles that are brewing soon.
Here are the note folks.
The reason is that Tywin Lannister wants to marry his daughter off to Theon Greyjoy.
First, it would not only tie the Iron islands and Westlands but also, claims to the Iron Throne.
He wants his legacy to spread influence across all narrow seas.
I mean we are talking about ambition and cruel man who won't care about personal feelings from his children. His words are his laws.
Second, you guys should know that he will do anything to undermine Tyrion Lannister of his inheritance because of Joanna's death and him being a dwarf.
Thrid, for hostage situation especially common practice in Middle ages. It is known that those who are sent away by families to be influence or political games are set by nobles.
Theon Greyjoy in his mind wants to be under his control through his daughter.
After all, he is a pawn and hostage so that means he can't say no against men who defeated his father in the Rebellion especially one who held him hostage.
Note Theon Greyjoy is about 6'1" tall and Tiara Rose Lannister is about 6'0" tall.
Reviews are welcome. Stay safe.
