(Ellion's POV)
"Where is Prince Rhaegar?" I heard the young Cersei ask as we walk down the halls, "I wish to meet him, he is to be my betrothed."
I looked at her as we walked, seeing Lady Joanna's nervous smile out of the corner of my eye. Jaime and Tyrion were in the back, rather quiet. I know the young Lord was eager to see the Kingsguard again, considering that he is an aspiring knight himself.
"Is that official?" I asked
Cersei looked at me, "What would it matter to you?" She asked, "You are nothing but a lowly Knight and a bast-"
"Cersei!" Joanna cut her off, "Be respectful to Ser Ellion!"
"Hmph." Cersei said, crossing her arms
I looked at Lady Joanna, "So, she thinks she is to be married to the Prince, eh?" I said with a chuckle, "I mean, she's rather young."
"Tywin has gotten to her head." She said with a sigh, "But this is all formalities. King Aerys would need to be in a wonderful and miraculous mood to even consider it. Considering that he and Tywin have had a falling out at some point."
"It could get rather tense." I said, "But I wager that they made up back at the Tourney."
"You could say that." She said with a slight smile, "It is a change of pace, coming to King's Landing. I wish to see the Queen, who I do miss."
"Ah, Queen Rhaella." I said with a nod, "I must say, her kind presence makes King's Landing much more tolerable. I would say she is similar to you in that manner, My Lady."
She smiled, blushing slightly, "Is that so?" She said, "I am flattered, Ser Ellion."
"Ser Ellion." I heard Jaime call out from behind, "Are you going to become a Kingsguard?"
I looked back at him, "Me?" I asked, "No."
"I see." He said, "Don't you want to?"
"Not really." I said, "It's quite a limiting position, you see."
"But you're skilled enough to become one." He said
"I am, you're right." I said, "But I don't see a point. It's all preference, Young Lord. It is a prestigious position and many Knights would aspire to be one, but that's not me. I want to be free and maybe form a Landed Knightly House, you see."
"Ah." He said, "I suppose that is true. You may not have the same goals as most Knights."
"That is correct." I nodded
"Hmph, as if you could do that." I heard Cersei say, "A House? You?"
"Cersei...." Joanna said with a warning tone, "Be respectful, I won't say it again."
I chuckled, "The Young Lady has definitely inherited her Father's demeanor." I said, "She speaks the truth when she says I am nothing more than a bastard. But she must understand one thing; even in this world, bastards can reach high in the world. I was Knighted by the King himself when I defeated Ser Arthur Dayne. If I am not proof of that, I don't know what could be."
She rolled her eyes, "Whatever."
I stopped and looked at her, "A word of advice, My Lady." I said with a slight smile, "If you are to be refused by the King, you'd do well not to take it to heart. Yes, becoming betrothed to the Crown Prince comes with its benefits. You could be Queen in the future. But it comes with its risks, you'll soon grow and learn."
She crossed her arms, "Tch...." She said, "What would you-"
"Lady Joanna!" I heard a familiar voice call out, "How long has it been?"
I turned to see Queen Rhaella walking up to us, being accompanied by Ser Gerold. She looked quite beautiful, her expression being a soft and bright one, her radiating beauty striking me from this distance.
"Your Grace." Lady Joanna bowed slightly, "It has been too long."
Rhaella grabbed her hands as I stepped to the side, "Oh, I have missed you." She said before looking at the children, "Oh my, are these the children? Look at them, they have grown so much! And oh my, is that Little Tyrion...."
Tyrion was holding Jaime's hand, a nervous frown on his face, saying nothing.
"Yes, that's my Tyrion." Joanna chuckled
Rhaella smiled as she looked at the children, "What wonderful children you have." She said, "I welcome you all to The Red Keep. Make yourself at home, there is plenty of space for your House here. House Hightower and House Baratheon is also here. Houses Martell and Dayne have yet to arrive. It could be a lively time."
She glanced at me with a smile then back at Joanna.
Joanna noticed this and looked at me, a bit of confusion on her face.
I cleared my throat, "I will take my leave now, Your Grace." I said, bowing slightly, "My Lady."
"Of course." Queen Rhaella said, "Thank you for escorting them for us, Ser Ellion. It appears that Lord Tywin was in a hurry to meet with His Grace. I do wonder what they will speak about."
I nodded, "I do wonder that as well." I said, "But it is not in my place to wonder or question it."
"I shall leave now."
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I was standing on the balcony of the Keep, overlooking the city. I had to keep my distance from the Ladies I have slept with for the time being, otherwise it will be rather suspicious. Lady Casanna has been smart about this, not making much eye contact.
I sighed, "Hm...." I said, "Things could get interesting."
"Oh yea?" I sensed Malora's presence behind me, "Is that so?"
I glanced to the side, seeing her, "My Lady."
She walked up to me, "Hmph...." She said, "I hear a rumor about you and Ashara."
"A baseless and dumb one." I said, "She and I have not done anything, Lady Malora. Unlike you and i, that is. If anything, we could be lovers instead."
She blushed, "Should we?" She said, "Heh, of course we should. I want your seed planted in me, of course. And by the way, I saw how you look at Lady Casanna and now...Lady Joanna...."
I blinked, "What of it?" I asked her, "Hm?"
"I won't say a word to anyone." She smirked, "But I am no fool, so I think I know."
"Hm....." I said, "Do me that favor."
She pulled me down and kissed my cheek, "If you and I are lovers, then I will make you happy." She said softly, "I promise you, I give you my word. Just give me that chance, Ellion."
I nodded, "I'll be a fool to defy you."
Lady Malora, Lady Casanna, Lady Joanna, and Queen Rhaella.
All in the same place.....
It's driving me crazy and it is very exciting.
I can't wait to fuck them all.