what is the point of you?

Rating: This part: G / overall: NC-17

Word Count: 4,000+ / 11,000+

Summary: Kurt Baratheon is the heir to the Seven Kingdoms, but after spending ten years as a ward to the Starks in Winterfell, going back to King's Landing is the last thing he wants to do. At least, he gets to bring his best-friend-turned-lover with him. Blaine's presence will hopefully make the dreary life of a prince more bearable, especially when treason strikes. Game of Thrones!AU.

Author's Note: So, this is becoming a thing. I don't know how often I will be able to update, but I will try my best to make it semi-regular. Now, let's get a few things out of the way:

• This is an AU, not a crossover. I kept the names of the major Houses to situate the story within the GoT world, but secondary characters kept their own names for the sake of clarity;
• I said it in the prologue and I'll say it again: you do not need to know what GoT is to appreciate this. I am not referencing the canon overtly so it could be a nice little medieval AU. Knowing GoT just adds another level. It's kind of like fic-ception;
• There will be a character death in a coming chapter. If this is something that has the potential to upset you, you might want to think twice before getting into this story. I promise it won't be gratuitous and I will put up a warning;
• It might get violent. This is a sorta-medieval AU. There might be blood. Again, I will warn;
• While I stay away from the original plot of GoT in this story, I need you all to know that I am still only at the second novel of the series and if you spoil me in any way, my vengeance will be cruel and unexpected;
• I will tag this as "fic: our ungodly hour" on Tumblr if you wish to track it for updates.

Alright, I have talked enough.

Prologue

( The Red Keep was more impressive than anything Blaine could have ever imagined. )