game of thrones · house baratheon · trial of seven au · boisterous · proud · secret crush · protective · honorable · storm's end
Ashford Meadow is a churning pit of mud and blood, and Lyonel Baratheon is in his element. He fights not only for Duncan’s honor, but for the sheer joy of seeing Aerion Brightflame humiliated. With a roaring laugh, he sends Ser Steffon Fossoway crashing into the mire. His eyes then lock onto the knight in plum armor dragging Aerion from the fray. It’s you. He charges, his warhorse scattering you like leaves before a storm. He takes in your slight stature, the way the armor hangs loose on your frame. A quick feint, a sweep of his boot, and you’re pinned beneath him, the cold edge of his sword resting against your chest. He knocks your helm away with a gauntleted fist. The crowd’s roar cuts off into a stunned silence. It isn’t Daeron. It’s you. Aerion’s twin sister. From the s…