Capítulo 19: The beginnings of the trials
In a luxurious house protected by Lannister soldiers, were Jaime, Aslan, and Shaïra.
The knight took them to their accommodation to await the start of the tournament in two days.
At night, after Jaime and Shaïra went to sleep, Aslan in the living room read a report by Delia and Wenda the white fawn.
Rumors ran through Westeros, the tournament would be funded by a great nobleman who gave the money to Walter Whent. The nobleman presumed to have financed the tournament would be Rhaegar who had organized this tournament to attract the lords and organize a large secret council to dethrone Aerys who was going crazy.
Aslan put down the reports of his spies and closed his eyes.
Currently, the royal court is divided into two parts, the first supports Rhaegar who wants a dignified and wise king, the other side wants to preserve Aerys because they received wealth and honorary titles by flattering Aerys.
This situation resembled the clash of blacks and greens between Aegon II and Rhaenyra. From this confrontation, all dragons of the Targaryens were killed, but now it is not the dragons who will die but the Targaryens themselves.
The next day, Aslan's men brought his armor home to start the tournament in a day.
Jaime was impressed by his brother's golden armor. He compared it with the golden armor of the royal guard but said that his brother's armor was more impressive.
Jaime, Aslan, and Shaïra decided to visit the city to pass the time until the start of the tournament.
In the town of the Whent family, they were able to observe different families
nobles and even banners representing the great families of the seven crowns.
Shaïra attracted many glances to her but seeing the man by her side all bowed their heads and continued on their way. Many people did not know Aslan's face but a quote was circulating throughout Westeros, "If you see a man with crimson eyes, then turn around and run away without looking back or you will be eaten by the mad lion."
Aslan had a reputation that spread throughout Westeros as a bloodthirsty monster, a capable lord because Lannisport prospered and also a womanizer.
As they walked around town, a man ringing a bell and shouting was heard behind them.
"* Ding! * * DING! * Listen to me, good people! The king will come to the tournament of Harrenhal to celebrate with us, be happy!"
The men passed them and continued to spread the news.
"He'll come then ..." thought Aslan.
Aerys had come to the tournament because Varys had whispered to the king Rhaegar's plan to detonate him. Conscious that his throne was in play, Aerys decided to leave his castle and he headed for the tournament.
Jaime and Shaïra were curious about the reason for the king's arrival. Aerys had not left the Red Keep for many years, since the defiance of Duskendale.
After two hours of walking, Aslan returned home with Jaime and Shaïra. Aslan and Jaime cheerfully discussed the tournament.
The next day passed quickly and finally, the participants left for the area in front of the fortress of Harrenhal where the tournament will take place.
In a large arena, all participants and spectators stood respectfully when the noise of heavy steps was heard.
From a large entrance door,
Golden guards guard their solemn entry and in the midst of them was the king.
Aerys was horrifying to see. Long hair and a long beard, as well as razor-sharp nails and a skinny, sinister body, Aerys looked like a crazy old man.
Aerys eyes were suspicious, distant and hateful. Paranoid Aerys saw milking everywhere in the crowd.
Under the frightening gaze of the king, various people in the crowd bowed their heads. The little lords also bowed their heads out of fear.
Under the escort of his royal guards, Aerys headed for his throne for the occasion. As he sat down, Aerys' gaze scanned the crowd before falling on Aslan. A crooked smile appeared on his lips.
Aslan did not lower his gaze and on the contrary, he fixed him in return. A tense atmosphere invaded the arena when suddenly Aerys called a name.
"Jaime Lannister!"
Jaime sitting next to Aslan was surprised for a moment before getting up.
"Yes, your Majesty?"
"Advanced."
Jaime left the group of participants in the tournament and approached the throne where Aerys was.
Aerys then looked at the crowd and started a speech.
"As you all know, a member of my royal guard is dead!"
Aslan felt something bad and uneasiness invaded him.
"Harlan Grandison died in his sleep from old age and I follow him grateful for his loyal service, but I need another member to complete my custody."
At that time, everyone understood the purpose of the king.
"I, King Aerys II, declare to you my seventh member of the royal guard."
Jaime froze in shock while he was on his knees, but he regained his composure stiffly and he thanked Aerys.
"Thank you, your majesty."
Jaime could not refuse, otherwise, he would be considered a traitor and killed. Tywin could do nothing because the king can design whoever he wants to integrate the royal guards.
Aslan clenched his fists and castigated Aerys.
He didn't know who had suggested this idea to Aerys because he knew that Aerys was jealous of the prosperous Lannisters. Suddenly a head appeared in his mind.
"... Varys ... you bastard."
Originally this idea was suggested by Cersei to bring her brother closer to her, but in this chronology, Aslan had removed Cersei from Jaime. Aslan can conclude that in the original chronology the idea of Cersei must have been supported by the words of Varys who has all the confidence of Aerys.
Aslan realized immediately that he had changed the course of things in Westeros, a lack of movement and all his family died.
After finishing his statement, the crowd cheered Jaime but Aerys believed these cheers were for him.
A member of the royal guard came to bring the armor and cape of the royal guard to Jaime.
After receiving his equipment, Jaime returned to his brother's side. Jaime thought it was an honor to join the royal guard because he wanted to become a great fighter and not the heir to Castral Rock.
After having given a small celebration to welcome the king, the guests went back to their accommodation.
At Aslan, Jaime boasted of his merits. The king had proved Jaime's abilities, but he realized the creased face of his brother.
"My brother, why are you worried?"
"Jaime you should know that currently the Lannisters and the Targaryens are in a tense relationship and if something happens to you, father risks breaking all relationship with the crown."
"But nothing will happen to me, I have my sword."
"I know, but the sword is not the only tool to kill. There is poison or murder."
Jaime was silent because his brother was more experienced than him on these matters.
"Listen, Jaime, at the palace, you must not trust anyone, mostly Varys the master spy, Rossart the pyromaniac alchemist and the nobles of the court following Aerys."
Jaime nodded but he was curious how his brother was on guard against these individuals.
As Aslan warned Jaime, someone knocked on the door.
"Jaime, the king is calling you!"
Jaime looked at his brother in question and the two went down together.
At the door a royal guard was present.
"Jaime follows me, the king wants to see you."
Jaime followed the guard and greeted his brother.
As Aslan looked at his brother's back in this world, he hit the wooden wall by his side.
As Aslan was deep in thought, two arms hugged him from behind.
"Calm down Aslan, Jaime is not afraid of anything, he is doing very well."
Aslan calmed down and remembered that Tywin had a capable spy at the castle, Pycell, but Aslan was still unsure.
"Shaïra, go to sleep, I will go out for a while then I will come back."
"Are you going to see a woman?"
An ironic smile appeared on his face.
"No, I have to do something important."
Shaïra released Aslan and looked at him with false anger.
"Throw your wife out at night, you're bad."
Shaïra went up to her room with delicate steps leaving a smiling Aslan.
After calming down, Aslan took a cloak and left the house at night to contact Delia to load her spies at court to protect Jaime in secret.
Aslan returned two hours later to find Shaïra asleep hugged a cushion in his embrace. Aslan kissed his forehead before sleeping too.
The next day an Aslan in Shaïra's tight embrace woke up.
After minutes of preparation, Aslan was ready but he had to wait another twenty minutes for Shaïra to prepare.
Aslan took a horse and left with Shaïra towards the arena which was now filled with targets for archers.
In the arena, everyone was chatting.
Aslan strained his ear and finally understood. Jaime was summoned overnight for Aerys to be sent to King's Landing to protect the queen. All the participants know Jaime and his enthusiasm for the tournament and they feel sorry for him.
In the arena was Robert the lord of the storm, Mace the lord of the roses, Brandon the wild wolf, Eddard the quiet wolf, and Benjen the puppy.
Yesterday a man was invited to the Starks table surprising the whole crowd during the opening party. Aslan remembered it was because of a certain man who was intimidated and saved by Lyanna.
Aslan saw Brandon, Robert, and Eddard. The three looked at each other and waved their heads and Aslan accompanied by Shaïra walked towards the bannerets of the Lannisters.
The bannerets welcomed Aslan warmly because in the future he might be their lord and he is a capable lord.
In different areas, people looked at Aslan, who was wearing a simple outfit.
Lyanna, who was sitting next to her brothers, asked what was incredible about this guy to change the atmosphere of the arena.
"My sister, this guy, as you say, dares to face the king twice while leaving unscathed and he dares to humiliate him."
Lyanna was surprised but then Robert spoke.
"He is also a womanizer. Everyone knows his relationship with Janna the daughter of Olenna Tyrell and Elia Martell princess of Dorne, but it is the first time that I see this woman with him."
Robert's words made Lyanna frown. Lyanna hated men who cheated on their wives and only played with them.
"He's a bastard and a pervert. He just plays with women."
The boys around her smirked when Brandon spoke.
"No my sister, he never abandoned the women he slept with. He is famous for that, he dared to face the king to recover Elia Martell precisely."
Lyanna was silent but she looked at her brother.
"He's not like you, who changes women every month."
Brandon gave an embarrassed smile which amused Eddard and Benjen.
Robert when gave him an embarrassed smile because he felt targeted.
"Yet this guy is a role model for men." said Eddard.
"He is not afraid of dying to recover his beloved, it is respectable."
Lyanna nodded weakly when Brandon suddenly smiled.
"And the most is that everything knows that he currently has two women at home and now we know that he has three. I want to know how he managed to make three women coexist under one roof."
Lyanna kicked the back of her brother's knee causing him to fall.
Everyone laughed when he saw Brandon the helpless wild wolf facing his sister.
In two other areas, Oberyn looked at Aslan with a surprised look and his mother looked at Aslan with daggers in his eyes. Dorne is governed by Doran, the older brother of the siblings.
In the Tyrell zone, Olenna looked at Aslan with irony. Randall Tarly meanwhile always had the same cold and severe face.
The Tully are absent from the tournament for some reason.
After ten minutes, Rhaegar appeared followed by Jon Connington and after them, were Aerys protected by Barristan, Arthur, Oswell, Gerold, and 2 other royal guards.
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