petal from a rose.

“Everything is going to be alright... take my hand, they won’t hurt you ever again.” 

A child shall not be stained by stained by their father’ sins. The little Lady Boratheon was far from kin but he vowed to protect her, an innocent child among the horrors of Westeros. The weather declined and soon their chances of survival will be slim to none. Loras extended a hand to the girl, the other clutched onto the hilt of his blade. “I’ll protect you.”

The road from Highgarden to the North was longer and colder than he remembered. Perhaps the significance of the journey took a toll on his weary body. Regardless of his wounds, he was determined to reach Winterfell before dark, for the roads become perilous in the dark. He rode without rest and carried little, only food and water for the journey and the clothes on his back. The only remnant of his once lordly life was lost many moons ago. Even so he was still Loras Tyrell, last of his name and growing strong. 

Before long, the road slowly began to litter with vendors and town folk, indicating the near end of his journey. Alongside him rode another, golden hair, heavy armour and an unmissable iron hand. A Lannister in Winterfell. Loras froze, slowing his steed as to drift back in case of danger. He wondered if King’s Landing knew of his survival and if the Kingslayer had a part in it. 

“ Your Grace, it is my honour to welcome you to the Reach. ” 

The stars did not shine that night. 

Loras woke abruptly to the eerie quiet of the forest after another terrible dream. The twisted things visit him often since Baelor; this time the subject of his torment was far too close to his heart to bare. Tired blue eyes fell shut as he focused on the rhythm of each breath, in and out, in and out. 

“Sister?” he whispered quietly into the dark, finding ground beneath calloused hands. She was his only comfort, his home and his protector, the one person he trusted more than anything. He needed her then, when the hour was dire. “...Marge, are you awake?” 

me when @rcsedknight followed me

Is it just me or does it look like someone’s other hand is feeding her? It just looks huge for her face!

“You know what they say about big hands...”

I know only show based but I’ll def write with you. :D