GOT: Wolf Becomes Stag

"The fate of Myrcella Waters, Tommen Waters, and Jaime Lannister shall be…" Robert forced himself not to look at Tywin and only focused on Jaime. "Unlike Joffrey, the two are kind. Myrcella Waters will be my cup bearer, and Tommen Waters will join the Night's Watch. As for Jaime Lannister… I was made aware that Cersei had him coerced into submission. As a price for his sin, I have taken his sword hand, so he is free to go."

"No!" Jaime bellowed all of a sudden. "Cersei did not fool me! I loved Cersei! I relished every moment with her! I am a traitor to the realm, Your Grace! Let me take the Night's Watch!"

Robert put on a serious face and looked behind at Tywin for a moment. The old lion was in too much shock and fury. Yet he found himself frozen since aiding Jaime in public was akin to tarnishing House Lannister's name. Silently, he could only stare at his son and pray that he had enough sense in him to stop.

"You don't have to do this, Kingslayer." Robert played the part.

"But I wish to! I wish to pay for my sins! Let me join the Night's Watch and… be with my son." Jaime finally revealed his true intention. This was something the King couldn't refuse unless he was heartless.

Robert looked back at Tywin once again, glaring this time.

"Let me ask you for a third time. Are you certain?"

"I am!"

"Very well! I, Robert Baratheon, King of the Andals and the First Men, do hereby condemn Jaime of House Lannister to the Night's Watch for the crimes of high treason and incest!" Robert bellowed, louder than ever. This was something to celebrate, after all. "May the gods help you pay for your sins, Kingslayer."

Thud!

At the sudden sound, Robert looked back and found Tywin Lannister on his knees. The old lion had lost balance, it appeared. Understandable, the man just saw his plans go down the shitter. All he had left now was Tyrion, his most hated son.

Drink that sorrow, Tywin. This isn't the end. Robert showed a look of concern on his face while gloating inside. Of course, this went against honor, but honor died on that day when his head left his body.

"Dismissed," Robert proclaimed and left the execution stage.

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Bam!

Robert slammed the goblet of fine wine on the table, sitting opposite to him was Robb Stark. The boy was drinking at last, showing a hint of emotions. It was just the two of them as Robert had invited the young lord to his private drinking chamber.

Of course, initially, the entire room was covered with soft cousins on the floor that spanned at least five full-sized beds. There were large wine racks on the walls, and on the ceiling were paintings of naked women. No doubt, Robert used that room before, to drink and drive his cock into throngs of women at once.

King Robert was perhaps the only King to actually live like a King. Unlike the Targaryens before who were usually only obsessed over violating and tormenting their own sisters.

"You remind me of Ned, boy." Robert started, looking at his 'son' with judging eyes. He wanted to teach the boy that the old Eddard Stark's ways were not perfect. That honor wasn't everything. "Gods… Those were the days."

"Father died with honor," Robb muttered and downed a glass.

Robert scoffed instinctively at that. After all, he remembered his 'Ned' side's emotions and thoughts. "No, there was no honor. It was murder, plain and simple, and Ned stood by and let it happen. Cersei confessed it all. Said Ned spoke with her, gave her a chance to flee King's Landing before he opened his mouth to me. And what did that get us? She tried to kill me and succeeded in killing Ned. Honor? Bah, there was none, only betrayal."

Robb frowned and stared at Robert in anger. "Do not dishonor my father, Your Grace."

"Boy, I'm not dishonoring him. Ned was my brother in all but blood, and it burns me up that he let that whore Cersei twist him around her little finger. He shouldn't have died, Robb. He should be here, with me, swigging ale and laughing about the wars we fought. But no, he let that damned honor of his lead him to the grave." Robert groaned and poured more and more wine for himself. It was still a little after morning and he was already drunk.

"Listen to me, boy—never let honor blind you to the truth. They'll cheer your name while hiding a dagger behind their back. That's the way of this bloody realm."

Robb got pulled into memory lane. The moment when he was named King in the North. He knew that it wasn't the decision of the majority, but a mere sentiment. House Bolton and their close allies would never support his kingship.

Well, it didn't exist anymore.

He looked at Robert gratefully. "I'll remember that, Your Grace."

"You can learn more, Robb. Why not stay here and continue on the seat your father left too soon?" Robert offered bluntly. "I need a Hand of the King, and I need someone I can trust."

"Me?" Robb stammered, taken aback. "Your Grace, I'm no fit man for such a burden. I'm young, green as summer grass, and the weight of the Hand's duties is far heavier than anything I've known as a lord."

At least he's self-aware of his shortcomings. Robert sighed in relief as well as sorrow.

"If that's all, I'll take my leave, Your Grace."

Robert just grunted and let the boy go. He had paid the price of coming down south already. There was no need for more Starks to suffer.

Drinking a little more that day, the only thing that he let out was sighs of annoyance. Looking around at the walls of Red Keep, they failed to bring him any semblance of peace and security.

I hate this godforsaken place.

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After spending the entire day, and then the night drowning himself in wine, Robert woke up to a knock on his door. It was already morning, and the hangover was gone. No maid, only the Kingsguards were allowed into his bedchambers to aid him in getting dressed in his robes. The bathing, and cleaning he could do himself.

In his thoughts, the less female interaction the better, as Robert's body wasn't great at refusing the opposite gender when offered carnal pleasure on a golden platter. Of course, he wanted to show himself in a new light to Catelyn at the same time.

"Are they ready?" Robert inquired.

"They're waiting for you, your Grace," Ser Barristan informed.

"Then move."

Robert walked out, his usual tunic somewhat sagging now ever since he started losing weight. Somehow, he kept appearing more and more imposing as days passed. But, unlike before, the maids and servants of the Red Keep looked up to him, instead of shaming him in suppressed breaths.

Eventually, he arrived at the Small Council. Everyone was present, Stannis, Davos, Varys, and Tyrion as well. The little Lannister was yet to reveal any hostilities. But the Kingsguards were ordered to slay him at the slightest hint.

"How's he taking it?" Robert asked, his gaze shifting to Varys. "Tywin better hold up his end of the damn bargain. It's no fault of ours that his son's a dumb cunt!"

"He's upset, Your Grace. But he stands in good health. As we speak, he prepares to return to Casterly Rock, and… He's taking with him every single Lannister man that still lives in the city or serves the crown," Varys answered.

Preparing for battle? Robert wondered. But again, Tywin wasn't foolish enough to show his intentions that early. What's he planning?

"Any word on Renly and the Tyrells?" He asked further, glancing at Stannis this time. "This nonsense better stop now."

"It has. The Tyrells seek forgiveness." Stannis placed a small folded missive on the table. "It came this morning."

"We received an official raven from House Tyrell at the same time." Varys interrupted and placed the missive on the table.

Robert internally cursed at the situation. In normal circumstances, handling missives was the job of the Hand. But he had none.

"What do they offer?" Robert asked, already knowing what Tyrells must be thinking. "Ready to feed all of King's Landing? Gift us gold?"

"A cunt!" Tyrion exclaimed all of a sudden.

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