Surrounded from all sides by a sea of darkness, Éowyn looked down to her pristine dress. "Do not wander through the darkness," a voice warned, and she listened. A tall, slender figure stepped out of the shadows, looking at Éowyn with eyes that haunted her memories. The woman stretched out her hands invitingly. More easily put, a journey from there to there with much at stake.
Lyanna is Queen in Robert Baratheon's Westeros, and she does not like it. Rhaegar Targaryen has sworn to protect the King - does that include the Queen, as an extension of the ruling power? AU!
AU! When Henry found himself yet again without a queen to sit by his side, his search did not go beyond the candidate he had in mind. Anne of Cleves had thought herself safe enough when Henry had declared her a sister. Little did she know that title would not hold a candle to his demand that she come to court as Queen once more. -picks from 4x03-
They dance to a dangerous tune, the Hand of the King and the Queen. Aelinor Targaryen finds herself ruling an empire, each Kingdom with its own troubles. Brynden Rivers is the man behind the power. And together they strive to keep the peace. Brynden Rivers/Aelinor Targaryen - vignettes
Lyanna Stark came to work in the house of Lord Dragonstone. He was a reclusive man people found much to whisper about. The rumor mill was alive and thriving - much to the despair of intelligent life forms - and quite simply fascinated by the man. But Lyanna had nothing against a man with secrets. After all, she had her own secrets. AU!
When Rhaegar Targaryen decided that the dragon must have three heads, he sought help among the wolves of Winterfell. Lyanna Stark, though, had requests of her own regarding the pact her father wanted her to enter. In between remained Elia Martell and the children she had bore her husband. And Dorne did not forget, nor did it forgive. AU!
'Twas only when her blood no longer came and her kirtle suddenly grew too tight that Lyanna Stark realised the Dragon Prince had left her with more than his heart in the godswood of her forefathers. But if she was aware of it, surely others would see too. And there would come a time when nothing would be able to cover her – shame, some would call it that.
Only the Blue Rose of the North may enable the Queen's womb to carry. Otherwise she is doomed to lose all her babes as she has lost her Princess. Rhaella Targaryen takes matters in her own hands and has the sole daughter of House Stark brought into the folds of her own family. AU! Lyanna is raised at court and is no less of a Stark despite her Targaryen upbringing.
Bonds are made and bonds are broken. That is the way of the world. Everything must go forward, change in the slightest way, or it shall perish. But sometimes when what is replaces what was and what was can no longer recognise itself in what is, there is pain. Yet as pain breeds sorrow, it also births growth. The best kind of growth.
The death of Lord Rickard Stark prompts his widow, Lyarra Stark, to look for companionship to Lord Tywin Lannister. Little does she know what her decision would result in, when years later, the daughters of Tywin's house - one a proud lion, the other an obstinate wolf - are brought to court together. Aerys Targaryen is perfectly content to use against Tywin those close to him.
Princess Jaehaera Targaryen pays her freedom with a daughter and the pact of ice and fire still stands. AU!
War is naturally followed by rebuilding. The Court of the King however is home to many sorts of people. The path to walk may seem narrow and dark, but at its end is salvation. Luinwen of Imladris will discover more than a purpose to fulfill, she shall find a purpose to live.
Dead is dead, and alive is alive. Yet they are neither. Rhaegar makes a different choice in the wake of finding some unpleasant truths. Or five children with the blood of the dragon running through their veins, and a child dragon only in appearance.
The return is sometimes more difficult than the departure. But the reward is worth the effort. Or so Rhaegar Targaryen believes. Companion to "Eidola to Daimon. A History ".
An unexpected visit makes Lyanna reflect upon a decision she has taken more than ten years ago. Sometimes, that which others would call a mistake is a blessing in disguise. One needs just to pay close attention.
Lyanna Stark cried in the comfortable darkness of her room. They were set to do this. They were truly going to wed her to Robert Baratheon. And wed him she did. But marriage seldom is the end of it, and for Lyanna it most certainly was just the beginning of a far more elaborate tale.
Men return broken from the war, and in fewer number than when they left. For those who have someone waiting for them it is a war in itself to keep the bad memories at bay (WWII-ish).
Ragnelle had not Guinevere's love for weapons. She had not her father's skill for leading battle. Nor did she possess a power beyond any other human, just a knowledge of herbs and medicines. But she would see peace in the land and serve to strengthen it as well as she could. Merlin's daughter in the court of Arthur.
Beginnings and endings have always been easier to place than what stands between them. But a story will not entertain if it misses any of those three moments. Worry not, for this story shall not leave you unfulfilled. So, my dear reader, have a sit and open yourself to the experience. You might find yourself caught in an adventure.
AU! The five times a woman can do nothing to prevent a tragedy and the one time she can. Lyanna Stark finds herself the unwilling pawn in a game of power. Love and intrigue build her world, and one wrong move could see it crumble.