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The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 57

The execution

Jon POV

The Iron Throne was made so the kings wouldn’t be able to sit on it comfortably. It worked, and even though I sat on it every day since I took it, I never felt comfortable. Every day I would listen to complaints, requests, and disputes of petty lords. Small folk at least sounded honest.

Many people were coming every day. But I hated the merchants mostly, they would be asking for their homes to be rebuilt firstly, and some even were caught lying. They ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 31)

Red Comet

Theon POV

Massive pyres were built to burn most of the corpses. Even then, knights and lords or anyone notable would be buried. I knew that the bodies would rot sooner than they were buried. I didn’t want to deal with that, so I ordered for most of them to be burned, and if there were bones left, they could be buried.

Bloody pox was a devastating disease that couldn’t be taken lightly. So, everyone had to work with cloves and covered mouths. Even then, I still ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 56

Court

Edmure POV

I took good care to reorganize the Tower of the Hand. I closed all the secret tunnels I could find. But that was the easy part of my job. I had to take inventory of the things the Red Keep had. The treasure vault was almost empty, the armory wasn’t looked after, and even the granary was a mess.

Everything was a mess. As of now, I was the only one in the small council. There is too much work for me alone. I have already advised Jaehaerys to appoint my wife,...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 30)

Bleeding walls

Theon POV

Through the windows of the keep, I saw the sunrise. I watched as Lannister men opened the gates, and Tywin Lannister rode through them. Tall, sitting on his horse, he looked like a proud great lord. He came close to the keep as I looked at him from the second-floor window.

The first-floor windows and doors were nailed with planks and barricaded with tables, chairs, and everything movable and heavy. For how long it would keep us safe was debatable. Ma...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 55

Dark wings

Robb POV

Once Theon arrived in my room at the Gates of the Room, I put down the letter on the table. Dark wings, darker news. I hated that I couldn’t do anything to change the news that had arrived. I read it half a dozen times, not believing it at first.

“Robb, you called me,” Theon said. “Is it about your aunt? I already said we should dispose of the crazy woman.”

“You are speaking of my aunt. I won’t be a Kinslayer.”

“There are oth...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 29)

Red

Theon POV

I couldn’t stop laughing at the sight of the field, outside of the walls, burning. The wooden structures left behind broken siege engines made great bonfires. The dead bodies from a long day of fighting made great fuel. Clothes, wooden shields, and grass burned well. Everything burned so well that I laughed at it.

Lord Blackwood, who was closest to me, stepped away from me. Others looked at me as if I was a madman. But it was only natural for me to laugh. I w...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 54

The Hand

Edmure POV

I looked down on Maester Pycelle as he knelt before me. He was found in his chambers and brought to me. The pathetic old man whimpered as I drew my sword. I put the blade against his neck, and he pissed himself. I didn’t know if he was acting or not, but I didn’t care.

Pycelle told me everything that I asked of him. I didn’t even need to torture him. Kevan Lannister took the bastard children and escaped back to Westerlands when we fought against Sta...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 28)

Field of fire

Theon POV

The rain of arrows and rocks from trebuchets continued to fall on us. One tower was already destroyed, and it would be only a matter of time till other towers fell too. Still, I could only concentrate on the three siege towers getting closer to our walls.

“Notch, draw, loose,” It was the ninth time I yelled the order. “Burn these towers.”

Somehow, maybe because the wind was on our side this time, scores and scores of fire arrows hit the ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 53

The fall

Edmure POV

A mist settled on the ground. It was thin but still obscured one’s vision. It didn’t stop the trebuchets from hitting the walls of the city. King Jaehaerys forces surrounded the city. Every gate was being besieged. And after a month of letting the Lannister suffer under the falling rain of rocks, it was time to move.

During this month time, there were plenty of riots in the city. Every lord agreed that the city was weakened enough. It was time to stor...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 27)

Stopping the lions

Theon POV

I watched as, at the bottom of the hill, Tywin set his camp. There was nothing that I couldn’t see from the tall towers of Golden Tooth. I am starting to like this castle. It is easy to defend. Nothing would go unnoticed around it. I can see myself living a comfortable life there.

As I imagined my life in Golden Tooth, I noticed that Tywin started to chop down the trees around his camp. So, he won’t be storming the castle. Just like his broth...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 52

The good news doesn’t last

Edmure POV

I was brought back to the camp and laid into my tent by Patrek before he went to look for a healer. My body was tired, and it hurt like hell. The healer came not long after. He ordered my squire to help him remove my dented and broken armor and my torn clothes.

The healer was an older man who was a Septon too. I saw him a couple of times in the camp praying with some men or giving sermons. He looked kindly with his short grey beard and...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 26)

Facing the Old lion

Theon POV

Robb has left to plunder the Westerlands, and I enjoyed my days in Golden Tooth. I was drinking the finest wine and eating the best dishes. Lord Blackwood, Lord Vance, Lord Piper, and the rest of the ex-captives stayed with me in the castle.

Edmure Tully was still gathering his host at Riverrun, and sending them back to their homes right now, would only put them in danger. The letters were sent back to their homes so their families would know th...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 51

The end of the storm

Edmure POV

For three days and three nights, the storm raged. The wind and the rain got stronger each day, but as the fourth day came. The Storm ended, revealing its destruction. The Ground was wed and muddy, and your feet would sink into it. Dozens of tents simply flew away with the wind. You could see plenty of places where the lighting scorched the ground.

If the storm lasted any longer, we could see some casualties from cold. The granaries and armory ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 50

The young wolf

Robb POV

The Gates of the Moon is a stout castle. It had four tall towers that oversaw everything around the castle. Lord Royce’s army stood outside the castle. They had set up siege engines but weren’t in any hurry.

My host didn’t join with Royce’s. We waited for Ser Lyn Corbray to show up with his host. They can’t let us be, that I was sure of. Yet, it has been four days since we set up our camp in the Vale of Arryn, and no one has come.

“M...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 49

A storm before the battle

Edmure POV

It was clear that Jaehaerys had not grown yet. A boy inclined to rash decisions and recklessness. As the lords were done discussing the plans of the battle, I stayed with Jaehaerys.

“You were lucky that Stannis refused.”

“Do you think I wouldn’t be able to defeat him?”

“Yes, you might be talented, but Stannis fought in many battles. He has more experience than you. Experience is an essential thing in a fight. Your ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 48

Incoming storms

Oberyn POV

The Dragonstone stood proud and firm. Still, it was time for it to fall. The Baratheon era will be gone with it. The stone gargoyles looked down on us as we neared the castle. It wasn’t hard to take over the port, as it was mostly empty.

From the first look I took, I could tell it would be impossible to take the castle swiftly. I would need to stay there for a while. The only option was to starve them, as I didn’t believe they would surrender t...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 47

Three Kings

Edmure POV

The mornings are getting colder with each day. It was the end of summer and the end of the dynasty. After this war, I will need to concentrate on strengthening the Wall. I will need to start preparing for the winter.

“What are you thinking of, Lord Edmure?” Lady Margaery asked as I looked at the rising sun.

“The winter is coming,” I told her. “Before the cold of winter, no one status matters. I don’t care for your games, my lady. Reme...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 46

High honor, low morals

Robb POV

We hunted the Mountain clans for three weeks, and hundreds of them died at our hands. Yet my anger didn’t subside. The images of entire villages burned to nothing, of men, women, elderly, and children laying on the ground.  Crows feeding on their flesh, yet there was no knight of the Vale among them.

Great uncle Brynden was great at tracking the clans. With Grey Wind’s help, we managed to locate many of their camps. Still, it wasn’t...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 25)

Knight of rats

Loras POV

The dark alleyway was dirty, and I felt rats crawling through my legs, yet I still sat by the wall. I watched as the Mountain rode through the city. He was tall as ever, yet his men were hunched down in shame.

“I heard that Theon Greyjoy has taken an eye off the Mountain with his bare hands,” Some people started to whisper.

“I heard he killed a hundred men by himself,” Another baseless rumor was spoken in a quiet voice.

“Bah, wh...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 24)

Responsibility

Theon POV

It was hard to move my right arm. I could barely lift it. After the battle was over, I was quickly carried to the Maester of Golden Tooth. Robb had to organize his men and hunt down those who tried to escape. At the same time, he had to take care of captives.

“You’re awake?” Thoros was the first to visit me. “Or you haven’t slept.”

“What with this serious tone?” I asked.

“I have been watching you.”

“I am not in...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 23)

Of lions and wolves

Theon POV

Ser Kevan Lannister is a seasoned knight of House Lannister. He was an experienced and level-headed war veteran. Dutiful brother to Tywin Lannister. It is said that he is tireless, prudent, and reliable. Overall Solid and steady man.

“Well, at least he isn’t rushing into our arrows,” I said as I watched the shield wall approaching. “Yet, what does he hope to accomplish with this?”

“Well, he is in the Westerlands, and it is not ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 22)

Why me?

Theon POV

I thought of what the hell this war was to me. I felt like I am the luckiest unlucky bastard out there. How the hell did I take Golden Tooth almost all alone? I was lucky the dungeons were dark and had many hallways, so it wasn’t hard to sneak in and kill a couple of guards at a time.

I was lucky that only a few men protected the gates, and only a dozen men were on the walls. So, I took the gates and opened them, while the lords and knight I rescued took ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 21)

What have I done?

Alysanne POV

The day was clear, with not even a cloud in the sky. It made me think of my father, who was with Lord Tywin, leaving me in charge of the keep. There wasn’t much I needed to do. The most crucial task was to watch the road. Of course, I needed to make sure the captives were secure too.

“Lady Lefford,” the captain of guardsmen approached me. “A word reached us that a host from Casterly Rock is coming. We should prepare for them.”

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What is dead may never die (Chapter 20)

Theon, I choose you

Theon POV

Fifteen thousand, with the men coming back to Robb from the Twins and other lords joining Robb, he had fifteen thousand men now. Tywin, too, had a similar number of men from the information we had. Still, both me and Robb agreed it wasn’t the time to attack him. It didn’t mean we had no other things to worry about, though.

“He demands me.”

Robb repeated the exact same words as he paced around the room. It was just Robb and me in th...

The Sword of The Past: 14

Struggle

If Guts was still alive, he would have warned me of the danger. I hate how easily that spider made a cacoon of me, how I didn’t even notice the danger before it was too late. It was a mistake on my part. I shouldn’t have gone alone to this labyrinth.

What happened, happened. I can’t change that, but it doesn’t mean that I will just let that spider make me its meal. Even if I couldn’t move, I could feel my sword, which was under my feet. I only need to free mysel...

The Sword of The Past: 13

Blood and webs

No matter where I went, people looked at me with distrust in their eyes, like I was going to attack them any moment. I didn’t particularly mind it, but it was annoying. Especially when I went to a shop or to a blacksmith. Everyone would get quiet and still once they saw me.

It was fine, at least that was what I said to myself, but I knew I had no future in the Iron town anymore. That, too, was fine. I was planning to leave anyway. After I get something tangible of...

The Sword of The Past: 12

The will of the saint

It was dark. In this darkness, there was light. The light was next to where I lay. It didn’t illuminate the place I was, just the only thing I could see. He had straight, long hair, a kind face, and elegant robes.

“Saint, is that you?” I asked as I looked at him.

“Yes, please call me by my name.”

“Elijah, have I died?” I asked.

“No, even if the Heavenly Demon took over your body, you wouldn’t be able to die.”

It was...

The Sword of The Past: 11

Chapter 11

Treasured trap

Just as we climbed down the staircase, I leaned against the wall. I didn’t want to show any weakness in front of Elisa, but now that we were alone, I needed a rest. My legs were sluggish, my arms were dead.

“You alright over there?” Markus asked.

“Give me twenty minutes.”

“Very well. But do you really have to show your strength to Elisa and her party?”

I didn’t answer him and just closed my eyes. I don’t need to m...

The Sword of The Past: 10

Chapter 10

Entrance to the second floor

We waited for two hours already, but there was no sight of Gold rank huntress. It was expected, after all, she was probably busy with the exploration of the ruins. As we waited, I took out a book and started to read. I didn’t like wasting time.

“What are you reading?” Markus asked, getting bored.

“A book.”

“Funny,” He faked a laugh and then took a closer look at the cover of my book. “History Records of the ...

The Sword of The Past: 9

Chapter 9

Getting ready

Markus knew many skills. Some were powerful, like flames, which let you create a flow of flames from your hands. Some were more practical, like gluttony, which let you digest almost all kinds of food without a problem.

“Let the airflow from your hand. Never let it stop even when you ignite it.” Markus told me.

In the past week, I learned five skills that were useful for me. But now was time to leave. We couldn’t waste any more time, as oth...