Scenes with Sansa Stark 40
[King Robert Baratheon pays a visit to Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell]
[Ned looks at him with a cocked eyebrow as if to say "Look who's talking", then they both burst out laughing and hug.]
Cat! [hugs and kisses Catelyn.]
Nine years! Why have I not seen you? Where the hell have you been?
Guarding the North for you, Your Grace. Winterfell is yours.
[Queen Cersei steps out of the carriage after her children with a distasteful look on her face.]
Sansa StarkWill you shut up?
[to Robb] And who have we here? You must be Robb. [to Sansa] My, you're a pretty one. And your name is...
[to Bran] Ohhh, show us your muscles. You'll be a soldier!
[Robert chuckles and moves back towards Ned. Behind him, Jaime Lanniser removes his helmet]
That's Jaime Lannister, the Queen's twin brother.
Sansa Stark
Would you please shut up?!
[Cersei walks up to Ned and offers her hand; after a moment, Eddard kisses it.]
Take me to your crypt, I want to pay my respects.
We've been riding for a month, my love. Surely, the dead can wait.
[Turns towards the crypts, followed hesitantly by Ned.]
[Cersei overhears her and goes back over to Jaime]
Where is our brother? Go and find the little beast!
I'm sending you both back to Winterfell.
Sansa Stark
What?
Sansa Stark
What about Joffrey?
Are you dying because of your leg? Is that why you're sending us home?
Sansa Stark
Please father, please! Please don't!
You can't! I've got my lessons with Syrio! I'm finally getting good!
This isn't a punishment. I want you back in Winterfell for your own safety.
Can't we take Syrio back with us.
Sansa Stark Who cares about your stupid dancing teacher? I can't go! I'm supposed to marry Prince Joffrey! I love him! And I'm meant to be his queen and have his babies!
When you're old enough, I'll make you a match with someone who is worthy of you. Someone who is brave and gentle and strong.
Sansa Stark
I don't want someone brave and gentle and strong. I want him. [Arya and Ned exchange an amused look at Sansa’s inadvertent characterization of Joffrey] He'll be the greatest king there ever was, a golden lion, and I'll give him sons with beautiful blond hair.
[A look of realization spreads across Ned's face after listening to the last part of Sansa's statement.]
The lion's not his sigil, idiot. He's a stag like his father.
Sansa Stark
He is not! He is nothing like that old, drunk king.
Go on, girls. Get your septas and start packing your things.
Sansa Stark
Wait!
Sansa Stark
But it's not fair!
[The girls leave the room and Ned reopens the book of lineages to the page of the Baratheon family.]
Lord Orys Baratheon, black of hair...Axel Baratheon, black of hair...Lyonel Baratheon, black of hair...Steffon Baratheon, black of hair...Robert Baratheon, black of hair...Joffrey Baratheon, goldenhead.
[Ned's eyes widen as he puts the pieces together. He closes the book.]
I apologize for my nephew's behaviour. Tell me the truth. Do you want an end to this engagement?
Sansa Stark
I am loyal to King Joffrey, my one true love.
Lady Stark... You may survive us yet.
[Sansa runs back to her chambers during the battle. The Hound, drunk and despondent, is sitting on her bed in the shadows, waiting for her]
The lady's starting to panic.
Sansa Stark
What are you doing here?
Not here for long. I'm going.
Sansa Stark
Where?
Someplace that isn't burning. North, might be. Could be.
Sansa Stark
What about the King?
He can die just fine on his own. [takes a long drink from his wineskin] I could take you with me. Take you to Winterfell. [stands up] I'll keep you safe. You want to go home?
Sansa Stark
I'll be safe here. Stannis won't hurt me.
[The Hound suddenly grabs Sansa's arm]
Look at me! Stannis is a killer. The Lannisters are killers. Your father was a killer. Your brother is a killer. Your sons will be killers someday. The world is built by killers... so you better get used to looking at them.
Sansa Stark
[in a quietly defiant voice] You won't hurt me.
[pause] No, little bird, I won't hurt you. [walks out]
Lady Sansa, it is my honor to present my grandmother... the Lady Olenna of House Tyrell.
Olenna Tyrell Kiss me, child. [Sansa does so] It's so good of you to visit me and my foolish flock of hens. We're very sorry for your losses.
Sansa Stark
And I was sorry when I heard of Lord Renly's death, Lady Margaery. He was very gallant.
Gallant, yes. And charming and very clean. He knew how to dress and smile and somehow this gave him the notion he was fit to be king.
Renly was brave and gentle, Grandmother. Father liked him and so did Loras.
Olenna Tyrell Loras is young and very good at knocking men off horses with a stick. That does not make him wise. As to your fathead father--
Grandmother! What will Sansa think of us?
She might think we have some wits about us. One of us, at any rate. It was treason. I warned them. Robert has two sons and Renly has an older brother. How could he possibly have any claim to that ugly iron chair? We should have stayed well out of all this if you ask me. But once the cow's been milked, there's no squirting the cream back up her udders. So here we are to see things through.
Are you frightened, child? No need for that. We're only women here. Tell us the truth. No harm will come to you.
Sansa Stark
My father always told the truth.
Yes, he had that reputation. And they named him traitor and took his head.
Sansa Stark
Joffrey. Joffrey did that. He promised he would be merciful and he cut my father's head off. And he said that was mercy. Then he took me up on the walls and made me look at it.
Sansa Stark
I.. I can't. I never meant... my father was a traitor. My brother as well. I have traitor's blood. Please don't make me say anymore.
She's terrified, Grandmother. Just look at her.
Speak freely, child. We would never betray your confidence, I swear it.
Sansa Stark
He's a monster.
Sansa Stark
Please, don't stop the wedding.
Have no fear. The Lord Oaf of Highgarden is determined that Margaery shall be queen. Even so, we thank you for the truth. Ah, here comes my cheese.
Congratulations, my lady.
Sansa Stark
Thank you, your Grace.
We've done it. You've married a Lannister! Soon you will have a Lannister baby. It's a dream come true for you, isn't it? What a glorious day!
Sansa Stark
Yes, your grace.
I suppose it doesn't really matter which Lannister puts the baby into you. Maybe I'll pay you a visit after my uncle passes out. How'd you like that? [Sansa doesn't answer] You wouldn't? Well, that's all right. Ser Meryn and Ser Boris will hold you down. [to the crowd] Time for the bedding ceremony!
There will be no bedding ceremony.
Where's your respect for tradition, uncle? Come, everyone! Pick her up, and carry her to her wedding bed. Get rid of her gown, she won't be needing it any longer. Ladies! Attend to my uncle, he's not heavy!
There will be no bedding ceremony.
There will be if I command it!
[Tyrion angrily slams his dagger into the table]
Then you'll be fucking your own bride with a wooden cock!
What did you say? What...did you...SAY?!
I believe we can dispense with the bedding ceremony, Your Grace. I'm sure Tyrion did not mean to threaten the king.
[laughs] A bad joke, Your Grace. Made out of envy of your own royal manhood. Mine is so small, my poor wife won't even know I'm there.
Your uncle is clearly quite drunk, Your Grace.
I am...guilty. But... But, it is my wedding night. My tiny drunk cock and I have a job to do. Come, wife. I vomited on a girl once. Middle of the act. Not proud of it. But I think honesty is important between a man and wife. Don't you agree? Come, I'll tell you all about it, put you in the mood.
Sansa Stark
Is that wise, my Lord?
Tyrion, Sansa. My name is Tyrion. [pours himself a cup of wine]
Sansa Stark
Is that wise, Tyrion?
Nothing was ever wiser. Astoundingly long...
Sansa Stark
What?
Neck. You have one. How old are you, exactly?
Sansa Stark
Fourteen.
Well, talk won't make you any older. My lord father has commanded me to consummate this marriage.
[Sansa pours herself a cup of wine and hastily drinks it; she begins undressing]
[shakes his head] Stop. I can't... I could, but I won't.
Sansa Stark
But, your father...
If my father wants someone to get fucked, I know where he can start. I won't share your bed. Not until you want me to.
Sansa Stark
What if I never want you to?
"And so my Watch begins."
Sansa Stark
Where are you taking me?
I'm getting married to your aunt, Lysa. She's waiting for us at the Eyrie. You'll be safe there.
Sansa Stark
Did you kill Joffrey?
[smiles] Did I kill Joffrey? I've been in the Vale, for weeks.
Sansa Stark
I know it was you.
[gives her a mocking smile] And who helped me with this conspiracy?
Sansa Stark
Well, there was Ser Dontos...You used him to get me out of King's Landing, but you would never trust him to kill the King.
Sansa Stark
Because you're too smart to trust a drunk.
Then, perhaps it was your husband.
Sansa Stark
No.
Sansa Stark
I just do.
You're right. He wasn't involved in Joffrey's death. But you were. [Sansa stares at him] Do you remember that lovely necklace Dontos gave you? I don't suppose you noticed that a stone was missing, after the feast...
Sansa Stark
The poison. [he smiles] I don't understand! The Lannisters gave you wealth, power. Joffrey made you the Lord of Harrenhal!
[shrugs] A man with no motive is a man no one suspects. Always keep your foes confused. If they don't know who you are, or what you want they can't know what you plan to do next.
Sansa Stark
I don't believe you. If they catch you, they'll put your head on a spike, just like my father's. You'd risk that, just to confuse them?
So many men, they risk so little. They spend their lives avoiding danger. And then they die. I'd risk everything to get what I want.
Sansa Stark
And what do you want?
Everything. My friendship with the Lannisters was productive... but Joffrey? A vicious boy with a crown on his head. He's not a reliable ally. Who could trust a friend like that?
Sansa Stark
Who could trust you?
I don't want friends like me. My new friends are predictable, very reasonable people. As for what happened to Joffrey, well... that was something my new friends wanted, very badly. Nothing like a thoughtful gift to make a new friendship grow strong.
Sansa Stark
You wanted to see me, Aunt Lysa?
Come here, Sansa. Do you know how far the fall is?
Sansa Stark
No.
Neither do I, precisely. Hundreds of feet. It's fascinating what happens to bodies when they hit the rocks from such a height. The impact breaks them right apart. Like eggs dropped on the floor. Sometimes pieces remain intact. You'll find the head sitting on its own. Every hair in place. Blue eyes staring at nothing. [pause] I know what you did.
Sansa Stark
I'm so sorry, Aunt Lysa. I never should have hit Robin, I know it. I promise it won't happen...
Don't be coy with me, you little whore. You kissed him. You kissed Petyr.
Sansa Stark
I didn't. You don't understand.
I saw you. You can't lie to me because I saw it with my own eyes.
Sansa Stark
He kissed me. I pulled away.
Liar! [grabs Sansa by her hair and hold her over the Moon Door] Whore! He is mine! My father, my husband, my sister, they all stood between us and now they're all dead! That's what happens to people who stand between Petyr and me! Look down! Look down! Look down! Look down!
[entering] Lysa! Let her go.
You want her? This empty-headed child?
She's just like her mother. She'll never love you. I lied for you! I killed for you! Why did you bring her here? Why?
I'll send her away. I swear on my life. I swear to all the gods. Let her go, Lysa.
[Lysa releases Sansa. Baelish walks over to her and helps a crying Lysa to her feet]
Oh, my sweet wife. My sweet, silly wife. I have only loved one woman... only one, my entire life. [Lysa smiles] Your sister.
[Baelish shoves her out of the Moon Door; she plummets to her death, screaming]
AWAnya Waynwood
[to Sansa] You have nothing to fear from us or him. Lord Baelish here is your uncle? Your name is Alayne? [Sansa remains silent] Perhaps you would feel more comfortable if Lord Baelish left the room.
AWAnya Waynwood
I wasn't asking you.
Sansa Stark
He can stay.
Speak up, girl, you're not a damn kitchen mouse. Tell us what you saw.
Sansa Stark
I'm sorry, Lord Baelish. I have to tell the truth. I'll tell you everything.
AWAnya Waynwood
Please, Alayne, leave nothing out.
Sansa Stark
My name is not Alayne. It's Sansa Stark, eldest daughter of Lord Eddard Stark. Lord Royce, we met when you came to Winterfell. You were escorting your son Ser Waymar to the Wall.
Sansa Stark? [to Baelish] You tell lies right to my face, you little worm?
Sansa Stark
Lord Baelish has told many lies. All to protect me. Since my father was executed, I have been a hostage in King's Landing. A plaything for Joffrey to torture or Queen Cersei to torment. They beat me, they humiliated me, they married me to the Imp. I had no friends in King's Landing... except one. He saved me. Smuggled me away when he had the chance. He knew I'd be safe here in the Eyrie with my own blood, my Aunt Lysa. The Lannisters have friends everywhere. Even the Vale. He made me swear not to tell anyone my true name.
VCVance Corbray
Your secret is safe with us, my lady.
Your father grew up right here in these halls. We hunted together many times. He was a fine man.
AWAnya Waynwood
Tell us what happened to your aunt, Sansa.
Sansa Stark
You knew her well, my lords, my lady. You knew she was a troubled woman. She always loved Lord Baelish. She told me herself. From the moment he arrived at the gates of Riverrun, a boy of eight carrying everything he owned in a little sack. She confessed to me she never loved Lord Arryn. She did as her father commanded, as so many of us have. When the gods finally allowed her to be with Lord Baelish, she was so happy. For a time. My aunt was a jealous lady. She was terrified that Lord Baelish didn't love her anymore. That he would abandon her for a younger woman. And then... one day she saw him kiss me.
Sansa Stark
It was a peck on the cheek, Lord Royce, nothing more. Lord Baelish is my uncle now, in truth, by marriage. He's always been so kind to me. I was so happy to be here, to be free. All because of him. But my aunt turned on me. She cursed me. Called me a whore. Promised to throw me through the Moon Door. When Lord Baelish tried to calm her, she struck him. She said she didn't want to live anymore. She stood on the edge of that Moon Door. He tried to reason with her. Promised her she was the only one he had ever loved, but she stepped through those doors and she was... [starts crying]
AWAnya Waynwood
Shh. Shh, it's not your fault, sweet girl. It's not your fault.
Lord Baelish, Lady Sansa, my name is Brienne of Tarth.
We've met, with Renly Baratheon. What did he say about you? He said... "Your loyalty came free of charge." Someone appears to have paid quite a bit for it since then.
Lady Sansa. Before your mother's death, I was her sworn sword. I gave my word I would find you and protect you. I will shield your back and give you counsel, and give my life for yours if need be. I swear it by the Old Gods and the New.
Please, Lady Brienne, no need for such formality. You were Catelyn Stark's sworn sword?
Strange. I knew Cat from the time we were children. She never mentioned you.
It was after Renly's murder.
Ahh, yes. You were accused of killing him.
By men who didn't see what happened.
He was murdered by a shadow. A shadow with the face of Stannis Baratheon.
A shadow? With a face? [looks at Sansa, scoffs] This woman swore to protect Renly, she failed. She swore to protect your mother; she failed. Why would I want someone with your history of failure guarding Lady Sansa?
[sharply] Why should you have any say in her affairs?
Because I am her uncle. I married her aunt Lysa, shortly before my beloved's untimely death. We're family now. And you are an outsider. Forgive me, Lady Brienne, but experience has made me wary of outsiders.
Lady Sansa, if we can have a word alone?
Sansa Stark
No.
Please, my Lady, if you would let me explain.
Sansa Stark
I saw you at Joffrey's wedding, bowing to the King.
Neither of us wanted to be there. Sometimes we don't have a choice.
Sansa Stark
And sometimes we do. You should leave.
Sansa Stark
That's Moat Cailin.
Yes. Bit shabby, isn't it? You've been here before?
Sansa Stark
On my way down to King's Landing, with my father and Arya. Where are you taking me?
Sansa Stark
The Boltons have Winterfell. Your marriage proposal, it wasn't for you.
Sansa Stark
Roose Bolton murdered my brother! He betrayed my family!
Sansa Stark
He serves the Lannisters!
Sansa Stark
I won't go.
Sansa Stark
Not anymore.
Always. You're a Stark. Dyeing your hair doesn't change that. You're Sansa Stark, eldest surviving child of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Your place is in the North.
Sansa Stark
I can't marry him. You can't make me! He's a traitor, a murderer.
You're not marrying Roose Bolton! No, you'll be marrying his son and heir, Ramsay. One day, he'll be Warden of the North, and you'll...
Sansa Stark
No.
Sansa Stark
No, you can't make me! I will starve myself. I will die before I have to go there.
I won't force you to do anything. Don't you know, by now, how much I care about you? Say the word, and we'll turn the horses around. But listen to me. Listen. You've been running all your life. Terrible things have happened to your family, and you weep. You sit alone in a darkened room, mourning their fates. You've been a bystander to tragedy, from the day they executed your father. Stop being a bystander, d'you hear me? Stop running. There's no justice in the world, not unless we make it. You loved your family. Avenge them.
[Sansa is standing before the tomb of her aunt Lyanna in the Stark family crypt at Winterfell.]
I thought I might find you here. Your aunt Lyanna.
Sansa Stark
Father never talked about her. But sometimes I'd find him down here lighting the candles. He'd say she was beautiful.
I saw her once. I was a boy living with your mother's family. Lord Whent had a great tourney at Harrenhall. Everyone was there. The Mad King, your father, Robert Baratheon. And Lyanna...she was already promised to Robert. You can imagine what it was like for me, a boy from nowhere with nothing to his name, watching these legendary men tilting at the lists. The last two riders were Barristan Selmy and Rhaegar Targaryen. When Rhaegar won, everyone cheered for their prince. I remember the girls laughing when he took off his helmet and saw that silver hair. How handsome he was. Until he rode right past his wife Elia Martell, and all the smiles died. I had never seen so many people so quiet. He rode past his wife and he lay a crown of winter roses in Lyanna's lap. Blue with frost. How many tens of thousands had to die because Rhaegar chose your aunt?
Sansa Stark
Yes he chose her. And then he kidnapped her and raped her.
Come. Let's speak somewhere the dead can't hear us.
[to Sansa] I heard you two had been reunited. A fitting place for it. I like to imagine the last time you spoke was in this very room. Are you still angry with him after he...what he did? Don't worry. The North remembers. I punished him for it. He's not Ironborn anymore. He's not Theon Greyjoy anymore. He's a new man. A new person anyway. Aren't you, Reek?
That's his new name. Reek.
Sansa Stark
Why are you doing this?
Because Reek has something to say to you. Don't you, Reek?
[Ramsay gestures Theon to come closer to the table, which he does.]
An apology? Apologize to Lady Sansa for what you did. Apologize for murdering her two brothers.
Look at her, Reek. An apology doesn't mean anything if you're not looking the person in the eye.
There! Over and done with it. Doesn't everyone feel better? I do. [Sansa wipes away a tear.] That was getting very tense. [Theon walks away from the table in shame.] You know what, my lady? What with him having murdered your brothers and the rest of your family gone, Reek here is the nearest thing to living kin that you have left. Reek! You will give away the bride. Someone has to. What better person? Good? [To Roose] Good?
Walda and I have some good news as well. Since we're all together.
WBWalda Bolton
[smiles] We're going to have a baby!
[Ramsay's smile quickly fades.]
Sansa Stark
Very happy for you.
From the way she's carrying, Maester Wolkan says it looks like a boy.
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