However, after being missing for so long and showing up so conveniently, this just makes Tyrion and Stannis more suspicious of him. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The last claimant to the throne alive is Daenerys. Before her father was killed, she was a Lady, but not really. [Completed trilogy, each book/part over 400,000 words, no rating labeled], After Ned takes Jon from the Tower of Joy, he stops by Kings Landing to see Robert crowned. A monster that claws it's way out when he's far too gone in a cold rage that Ned could never control. Cersei's own actions end up creating the situation in which Maggy's prophecy is finally fulfilled. A Stark girl getting married to a Baratheon boy. Press J to jump to the feed. In my twist on GOT/ASOIAF, I envision Robb waiting just a moment longer and waiting to receive word back, the conflict would play out very differently. In the mood for more high fantasy books? The Starks are a pack of wolves. When she asks him to help her die, he takes her back to Dorne instead. Which ends up happening, with Jaime fighting Oberyn Martell. The ripples have far reaching consequences for many throughout the Seven Kingdoms, but at its heart, this is a story of two people, their marriage, their family, and the North. Memories of what happened hit him like a train, the bomb, the surgery he went through, the screams he let out. tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (17), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. 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After Jon dies at the hand of the Faceless Man, Val reveals she is pregnant with Jon's child. He is placed in the middle of all this against his will, but he must do his duty for House Stark. after trying to learn more about his plans to invade King's Landing now that Tywin was killed. [Incomplete, 122 chapters, 333,000 words, rated teen]. After Daario's death, Daenerys realizes that she's pregnant with his child. not telling him the true parentage of Cersei's children. keep Winterfell intact, Bran does not leave for the Wall like he should have, The Mountain's head still gets sent to Dorne. He would show the world why it took a Dragon to subdue the North, when no man made army could. He is then forced to take the black and go to the Night's Watch under threat that his daughters' lives will be spared, and that his son Robb Stark will stop his campaign in the Riverlands and return North. They face the challenges of a modern-day life without any supernatural powers, dragons, nor positions of power, yet with a dash of their canon characteristics. which gave Hizdahr time to interrogate Missandei and learn Daenerys's plan. [Completed, 75 chapters, 125,000 words, rated teen]. Kisses while young wolves looked on, tongues lolling and eyes bright with ignorance. Eddara, she said, after a moment as strong as a mountain, my lovely one.[Set before the books/TV show, completed, 17,000 words, rated mature]. Game of Thrones AU, diverging story from season 2 onward. When Arya is about to be attacked by, After being missing for the entire sequel, Littlefinger. Ned saw himself a broken man after the loss of his naivety. Gendry is well aware of his growing infatuation with Arya, and tries but fails to control his love for her. Now she has to scramble to come up with a plan to save her father and keep the North from going to war. Or the one where Robert finally has that Stark-Baratheon marriage he's wanted literally forever, Jon gets a nice sword, a boyfriend and a crown, Arya is a lovable brat and Gendry is living his best life. Stannis, Ser Axel, and Melisandre because they arrested Gendry. Lord Eddard Stark left to quell the Greyjoy rebellion with his bannermen.He returned with his bannermen, a ward, and two direwolves at his heel. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. ' . Cersei considers Margaery Tyrell her ally. They could always mine more gold and rebuild the castle, but they don't have the time to do so and need to focus their resources on the current war. But that cold place has its own dangers. Tommen dies of an illness while traveling to Highgarden to meet with Margaery Tyrell and escape the Others. What impact would this have had on the Game of Thrones? She nearly trembles. Or, I'm bitter about seasons 6-8 and want to re-do it all. In the ashes of war-torn Westeros, the fate of the remnants of House Starkand that of their lovers, allies, friends, and foeshangs in the balance. Ned Stark was the sole heir to his father, Lord Rickard Stark and inherited his title at the age of 25 years when his father suffered a massive heart attack. Robb and Val end up becoming this for each other, replacing Jon and Roslin. And then shed awoken with a gasp, trembling, in a bed that had burned under Theons betrayal. A war is not one story; it is thousands speaking at once. Roslin to Robb after her death in Part III, After Gendry gets arrested at White Harbour, they get news of Roslin's death in childbirth. A hotheaded, outgoing young man. My friends, whether you first came to Westeros through the books or through the HBO show, Game of Thrones fan fiction is here for you. - Summary - In which Ned Stark realizes that with baby Jon alive, the war is not over, and conducts his household accordingly. A story of hurt and healing and new beginnings. Theon is also taken hostage. after he dies during the Battle of the Trident against the wights. The remains of which he lost when his love died. For all of ten seconds while he choked her. Robb waits just a moment longer before heading south in the War of the Five Kings. Summary: In 293 AC, four of Ned's most powerful vassals come to talk to him about the North and House Stark. What if he actually fulfilled the promise he gave to his sister? Daenerys finally decides to get out of Essos and conquer Westeros. Rating: Explicit], Myrcella Baratheon always knew she would be married to a man for a political alliance. War is ravaging through the Seven Kingdoms. I have Greyjoy Alla Breve, an actually good self-insert by AndrewJTalon that has the North prevail through wits, science and technological superiority, rather than steamrolling everything with brute force or magic. Gendry and the dragon Elianta. If true, then with dragons magic will return. The night is dark and full of angsty Jon/Dany fic. Quick to love, quick to hate. [3,000 words, rated for general audiences], For Sansa, life without Arya would be bliss. She butts heads with Tyrion because she insists on getting his brother's head, but managed to keep her cool. I tried to write a positive-yet-realistic take on what it might have been like being a woman of color working as a prostitute in medieval not!Europe. Targaryen Restoration. Robyn Stark was never meant to be Queen, but she can make do with what she has. Thank you for signing up! [1,400 words, rated teen], A fic that givesMissandei a bit more of a backstory. It is a story from a songa fair maid stolen in the dead of night, and her brothers and her betrothed riding to her rescue. He returns at the end of Part II. When Jaime is captured, Daenerys is willing to give him a trial by combat. She uses one on Hot Pie to learn anything she can about Gendry, and then on Arya and Gendry to learn the truth about certain events. To survive in a lions den, a wolf has no choice but to adapt. What would have happened to the continent of Westeros if the War of the Five Kings became the War of the Four Kings, and that the Starks would return back North? Tywin calls the council of old to discuss the problems plaguing the realm and what can be done about them. Eddard Stark is aware of the great game. Martins Game of Thrones, based on the books, asking what would happen if Ned Stark had lived. Robb gives it to him, citing the friendship that they once had. I get that he's not fond of his wife, but I still think he's not the cruel type, and separating a mother from her children is cruel. Arya/Gendry centric. He makes some much smarter decisions and sends three very important letters to three very different people that he didn't send before. I owe you a debt I can never hope to repay.. Look, with a giant cast of characters, its impossible to even begin to touch on all the pairings and ships within Game of Thrones. Politics, war and battles, wargs. Arya is still on the loose, Tyrion has escaped from the Vale, and Stannis and Renly Baratheon are making plans to take the Iron Throne. Tyrion knew, as he gazed up at the dark skinned Martell man, that this was perhaps his only chance to spirit Sansa out of Kings Landing and away from his fathers greedy fingers. He holds many secrets, and perhaps some answers. Played straight with Ser Meryn and Ser Boros, when the wildfire starts exploding. Upon landing in Westeros, Daenerys makes a pact with the King in the North, with interesting results. Work Search: This story is Jon Snow and Sansa Stark heavy. He was planning to killing all her men so she would trapped in Meereen. Now, with another bargaining chip in his possession, he has a chance to turn the war. And she does, with some bumps in the road, cover up Arya's murdering of two fellows on a king's errand. At the beginning of the year, Stark Enterprises was able to gain a new member for their Board of Directors who would simultaneously replace the retiring Jon Arryn as CLO. Fearing that her granddaughter will be framed for her husbands murder, Lady Olenna sends her far north, to Bear Island. What impact will the quiet wolf bring to the realm? At the time, Ned was serving in the national army and had distinguished himself in combat, winning many medals and honours. Or, in which Robb lives as King in the North and Jon is given to Daenerys as a hostage of war. That would be the place and the time that set him onto the course of becoming one of the greatest Kings house Stark has ever known., Stark Means King: Chapter 60: Eddard The GreatBy Druid Skellig. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Lannisters lose much of their famous wealth when the Ironborn sack Casterly Rock. Cue a torrent of emotions friendship; love, sisterhood, amongst other things. Jon thinks about being ice and fire when he learns who his parents really are. But Westeros is still at war, and Sansa soon realizes that she deserves more than just passive survival and the people deserve more than a weak queen. A talk that will slowly change some of Eddard Stark's views forever. The Army of the Dead is upon them. Little did she know about the monster that lurks inside him. The simple gesture sparks a flame in her chest, and she exhales shakily. A crucial set of events and a hard truth changed the nature of the Lord of Winterfell. She sat in her son's room as he got changed, his hair shone in the light the came through the window. winter is coming 2 Most famously, the Lannisters ally with the Tyrells, and the Night's Watch (reluctantly) ally with the wildlings to fight the Others. All three towers have fallen to the Others. Safe return to the Seven Kingdoms, but in exchange she would need to marry his son, to keep her under watch instead of killing her like Robert wanted. He doesn't get it. Arya to Melisandre in Elianta's body seconds before Gendry smashes her head with his father's warhammer. Privacy Policy. I couldn't get into it. [Incomplete, 12 chapters, 48,000 words, rated teen], A Stark girl ruling Westeros alone was unprecedented enough, even without her unorthodox choice of guard, so Sansa had tread carefully when naming them, choosing her times and her methods with all the canniness shed learned at the hands of men like Petyr Baelish and women like Cersei Lannister. In the duel between Ramsay and Robb, Ramsay takes off his helmet allowing the already mortally injured Robb to stab him in the throat. Elizabeth- a Jamie Lannister fanfic by laddersofchaos. Lyanna Stark is chosen to wed the prince, much to her displeasure, and must leave the North to play princess with the dragons. All he wants is have his family at his side and to feel at peace. Daenerys. It doesnt have a major divergence from canon Neds character while still making Ned a BAMF. Oberyn intends to have all Lannisters, Stannis Baratheon and Ned Stark killed for being peripherally related to Elia's death. Averted with the Sand Snakes. If three of mere fire made flesh should begin the trickle, then it is one of divinity made flesh that will bring the flood. What changes can Eddard Stark make to win the Game of Thrones? Yoren is in Kings Landing, recruiting for the Nights Watch. Quentyn tried to save the dragons, but got roasted. He goes on to state that times of prosperity and long summer are linked to how much hope and justice exists in the world, which weakens him and the winters. Centuries hence, Tywin Lannister has ably managed the realm during the Mad King's reign. Everything goes according to plan until suddenly, Joffrey decides to chop off Ned Stark's head and start the War of the Five Kings. Direwolves, language, and stories, all brought by the mysterious Shepherd. He conveniently leaves out that he has already sent the only Dragonstone bird in the Harrenhal rookery. How will the Game of thrones change when the second Stark child is fostered in the North? Melisandre awakening the stone dragon only works to give Aegon one, which makes his crowning himself more legitimate. A tiny change turns the fate of the realm on its heels. Chapter 1 Varys. Robert Baratheon had no patience for rule, and thought that having Eddard Stark as his hand would allow him to do as he pleased while his best friend managed the realm. This is their story. Reclaim what you have lost. Since the banker is actually a Faceless Man, he doesn't let it go unanswered. Tony was on a cot in a cave. Jaime agrees with her, but Cersei won't have it. [Completed, 6 chapters, 96,000 words, rated teen, Jon/Sansa pairing], Arya Stark is the favored servant of the Many-Faced God. If you like fics that progress the technological stage of Westeros as a whole, give it a look. keeping to his side of the peace accord he signed with the Starks. The mission to get Lyanna back from the Tower of Joy pitted Ned Stark, Howland Reed, and Theo Wull, such as in canon, as well as Greatjon Umber and Tygett Lannister, against two of the Kingsguard, Lord Commander Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent, Arthur Dayne having went missing during the Battle of the Trident. Ned Snow was born from an affair between Rickard Stark and a Skagosi woman from a Valyrian house that settled there after the Doom. I Fear No Fate (For You Are My Fate, My Sweet), i loved a maid as spry as spring (with sunrise in her hair), i could never define (all that you are to me), there is nothing lost (but may be found, if sought), Hear Me Roar: House Lannister and the Westerlands in the War of the Ring, The Bestselling Fantasy Books of All Time, The Nobel Prize In Literature Winners You Need to Read, Should You Buy That? - Links - https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/weir-dreams.429697/reader/ account needed. Sandor is willing to risk travel to Winterfell to turn in Theon so as to get into the Starks' good books, while Sansa is willing to become an old maid if she cannot marry him. The Wolves have reclaimed Winterfell and the Silver Queen flies North. The Stranger offers this to Jon, and Jon rejects him. The Night's King, during the Battle for King's Landing. But Eddard Stark leaves the failed rebellion wounded. I bet you would make a far better King than the Usurper would, wouldnt you? http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/NedStarkLives. His life in the North with his mother's family was everything he ever asked for. So warten neue Aufgaben auch auf die treuen Gefolgsleute der Knige und "brderlichen" Freunde Eddard Stark, Lord von Winterfell und Faramir, Frst von Ithilien. When Jon Arryn resigns as hand, to care for his wife, Eddard Stark steps up bringing his daughters to King's Landing. This story takes place entirely in the canon universe, diverging from GRRM's epic at two points--Ned's execution and Catelyn's murder at the Twins--and examines all the ways that the survival of these two people might have changed events both large and small in the world of Westeros. continues to be the only king out of the original lot to survive the war. 1. The Starks were the Kings of Winter, they bore the Direwolf as their symbol for it was the Direwolves they shared blood with. I am Miguel, twenty-eight, born in a world where Eddard Stark is a fictional character, and Eddard Stark, eight-and-ten, Lord of Winterfell and co-leader of the rebellion against Aerys the Mad. The Gods decide to take a more active role in their disciples lives, and for the first time in over three centuries the Valyrian Gods awaken to protect the last Targaryen's. Hot Pie after remaining at Harrenhal returns in the sequel, and rejoins the Starks. (Sorry guys but I had no direction for where the original story was going to go so I have to create a new concept). [Completed, 51 chapters, 133,000 words, rated teen]. An alternate version of George R.R. [AU, one shot, 7,000 words, rated teen], A modern AU, set in the UK, featuring Renly/Loras. And for a moment, the world is warm, small, safe. We are both, indeed. The CLO and CEO had worked together often throughout the year, and it was clear they were interested in one another, but they seemed to be the only ones who didn't notice. For more information, please see our Played straight with Quentyn Martell, who still gets roasted alive by the dragons (although at least he doesn't take days to die). blows up, destroying parts of King's Landing and weakening the defenses enough to allow Stannis to take the city. The normally composed Ned Stark punches Alliser Thorne in the face for questioning his choice to have Jon escorting Bran rather than stay to protect Winterfell. Val seems to be this as well, considering her growing love for the noble and brave Jon Snow. And after seventeen years, when her husband met and named Ned his hand. She survives, destroys the horn, and restores the dragons to their normal selves. [Incomplete, 28 chapters, 120,000 words, rated for general audiences], An alternate version of George R.R. The boy smiled as she cooed and playfully tapped his nose. Right when Jon is at the brink of death at the hands of the Others, Lyanna Stark, Rhaegar Targaryen, and Azor Ahai come to Jon in a vision to help Jon realize that he is fire itself, giving Jon the ability to conjure huge bursts of flame for a short period of time to kill the Others surrounding him. When Aegon the Conqueror conquered Westeros, the oldest great houses in the realm formed a secret council to discuss how the Seven Kingdoms fared under the Targaryen dynasty.