Game of Fantasies Episode 0: Pilot

Game of Fantasies

Episode VIII: The Fantasy Awakens

The West Coast Cousins is at war. In the wake of Santa Rhaegar's Championship run, the WCC Universe has collapsed. Led by Robert Baratheon and his trusted ally, Rockson Stark, an army marches south to King's Landing in an attempt to rescue Rockson's sister, Lyanna Stark, who was subsequently kidnapped by last season's Champion, Santa Rhaegar Targaryen. Robert Baratheon intends to overthrow King Aerys II Targaryen, also known as "The Mad King" and restore balance to the Seven Kingdoms by eliminating the Targaryen household.

By aligning himself with the Luunisters, Robert Baratheon is able to seize control of King's Landing. However, Lyanna Stark was unable to be rescued and was found dead shortly after the arrival of Rockson Stark. As the sack of King's Landing continues, The Mad King, realizing defeat, orders that the entire city be burned to the ground with wildfire. However, before his orders can be carried out, The Mad King is murdered by a member of his own royal guard, Tai Luunister. Under the command of Robert Baratheon, the Targaryen's are pushed from King's Landing, with last season's Champion, Santa Rhaegar being killed by Robert Baratheon, himself. The remaining members of House Targaryen flee into exile. Shortly after, Robert Baratheon is named the new King of West Coasteros and Protector of the Realm. For his assistance in the war, Rockson Stark is named Lord of San Francisco and returns home following the long war. Despite Robert's great victory, the Fantasy League remains in a state of discord, even after many years since Robert's Rebellion...

In the outskirts of San Francisco, Warden of the Bay, Rockson Stark has captured an inactive Fantasy Manager.

[Jesse Snow]

To Justin Stark:

Don't look away.

Keep yours eyes on what's about to happen.

It's just like playing football. Keep your eye on the ball.

You have great football instincts, Justin.

You'll be a great Fantasy Manager some day.

But if you look away, father will know.

[Rockson Stark]

To the inactive:

Do you have any last words?

Anything to say in your defense?

[Inactive]

I've seen them with my own eyes.

They are real.

And they are coming!

The White Waitings!

They roam this League, my Lord! They're very Stealthy.

I didn't run away from the Yahoo's Public Watch.

I ran from the White Waitings.

Rockson Stark appears unimpressed.

[Rockson Stark]

In the name of Robert of the House Baratheon, the first of his name.

King of the Andals and the First Men. Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.

I, Rockson of the House Stark, Lord of San Francisco and Warden of the Bay, sentence you to die.

Justin Stark, the youngest of the Stark family, can't help but look away.

Alongside Justin Stark is his older brother Sidney Stark and his half brother, Jesse Snow.

[Rockson Stark]

To Justin Stark:

Do you understand why I did it?

[Justin Stark]

Jesse said he was an inactive.

An inactive Fantasy Manager has no place in Fantasy Football.

They ruin the game.

They give free wins to other teams.

It is the biggest sin a Fantasy Manager can commit.

[Rockson Stark]

But do you understand why I had to kill him?

The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.

[Justin Stark]
But is it true? That he saw a White Waiting?

[Rockson Stark]

The White Waitings have been gone for thousands of years.
They've waited so long, that they no longer exist.

[Justin Stark]

So he was lying?

[Rockson Stark]

A madman sees what he sees.

[Justin Stark]
What if he was telling the truth?
What if he really saw a White Waiting.
How do you make that decision?

[Rockson Stark]
You'll be a Fantasy Manager one day, Justin.
And when that day comes, you too, will have to make difficult decisions.
Decisions that may cost a man his life.
It's never easy, but you will learn.

Rockson Stark returns home to San Francisco and is embraced by his wife, Catelyn Stark.

[Catelyn Stark]

Rockson! You were gone for so long.

I was beginning worry.

[Rockson Stark]

There's no need to worry, my dear.

I will always come home to you.

I promise.

Theon Greyjoy interrupts Rockson Stark with shocking news. 

[Theon Greyjoy]

My Lord, King's Landing has sent a raven.

[Theon Greyjoy]
King Robert Baratheon has fallen gravely ill.
I'm afraid he only has a few days, if not less.
His eldest son, Evan Baratheon is to be named King.
King's Landing requests that the Stark Family be present when Evan Baratheon is named King.

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Across the Yellow Sea, Viserys Targaryen and his sister, Joyce Targaryen, take shelter during their exile from West Coasteros.

[Viserys Targaryen]

This is absolutely unacceptable.

My family won last season's Championship.

My brother, Santa Rhaegar Targaryen, beat every Fantasy Manager in the league last year.

We should hold King's Landing.

Robert Baratheon thinks he can take my home away from me.

He thinks he can destroy the Targaryen name...

[Wise Old Man]

King Robert is dying.

Word has spread like wildfire.

He doesn't have much time left.

His son, Evan Baratheon is to be named King.

[Viserys Targaryen]

Good.

The inexperience of Evan Baratheon will be their downfall.

[Viserys Targaryen]

In the mean time, I shall build an army.

My sweet, sweet sister.

Joyce, you will marry Khal Drogo.

[Viserys Targaryen]

Khal Drogo is a ruthless warlord.

A feared warrior among the Dothraki people.

Do you see how long his hair is?

When a Dothraki loses a Fantasy game, their braids are cut off for the world to see their shame.

Khal Drogo has never lost a Fantasy match.

[Viserys Targaryen]

And you will be his Queen.

You will marry Khal Drogo and Khal Drogo will give me an army.

Together, we will take back King's Landing.

And I will be the 2016 League Champion.

I will restore the Targaryen name.

And I will be King.

[Joyce Targaryen]

I don't want to be his Queen.

I want to go home.

[Viserys Targaryen]

So do I.

I want us both to go home.

But they took it from us.

So tell me, sweet sister, how do we go home?

[Joyce Targaryen]

I don't know...

[Viserys Targaryen]

We go home with an army.

Khal Drogo's army.

I will do whatever it takes to be 2016 League Champion.

Our brother, Santa Rhaegar Targaryen, he was a great champion.

A 2x League Champion.

And I will be too.

And you will be a big part of my success, dear sister.

Reluctantly, Joyce Targaryen follows the Dothraki Army, agreeing to marry Khal Drogo.

Outside of Dragonstone, "Stealthy" Stannis Baratheon, brother to King Robert Baratheon, attends a ceremony held by Melisandre, priestess to the Lord of Light.

[Melisandre]

Lord, cast your light upon us.

[Davos]

My Lord, what are we doing here?

[Stealthy Baratheon]

We are praying to the Lord of Light.

Melisandre will guide my army to take King's Landing.

Now that my brother is dying, I will take my place as the rightful King of West Coasteros.

[Davos]

King's Landing?

But your nephew, Evan Baratheon is to be named King.

He is the heir to your brother's kingdom.

[Stealthy Baratheon]

We both know Robert has no sons

Evan Baratheon holds no true claim to the throne.

He knows nothing of Fantasy Sports.

Only I hold the one true title to the throne.

I am the one true King of West Coasteros.

[Davos]

What of your younger brother?

Renley Baratheon.

He will surely make his claim for the Iron Throne.

[Stealthy Baratheon]

Then just as Robert, I shall send Renley to an early grave.

[Davos]

With all due respect, my Lord.

What we're doing here...

Praying to the Lord of Light?

This isn't Fantasy Football.

It's sorcery.

Witchcraft!

[Stealthy Baratheon]

Don't be such a Muggle, Davos.

[Melisandre]

Those of you who will follow the path of light, shall be spared by the Lord of Light.

The Lord of Light will protect you.

The Lord of Light will embrace you.

The Lord of Light is eternal in all things good.

[Melisandre]

For the night is dark and full of terrors.

[Followers]

Repeating:

For the night is dark and full of terrors.

[Stealthy Baratheon]

I need her, Davos.

She will help guide us to victory.

[Davos]

Sorcery doesn't win Fantasy Matches, your grace.

Strong Fantasy Players do.
We've had the strongest Fantasy Team for the past few seasons now.
A little more work and we can be the very best.
We don't need her.

[Stealthy Baratheon]

Trust me, Davos.

This will work.

For the night is dark and full of terrors.

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Justin Stark picks up a Football. Plays with the laces a bit, as he prepares his Quarterback stance.

[Jesse Snow]

Go on, Justin.

Father is watching.

Your mother too.

[Sidney Stark]

Easy, Justin.

Keep your motion tight and compact as you wind back.

Justin Stark tries to play Quarterback, but misses the wide open receiver.

Jesse Snow and Sidney Stark laugh hysterically.

[Rockson Stark]

And which one of you, was an elite Quarterback at age 10?

Try again, Justin.

Before Justin Stark can throw another pass, his older sister, Joanne Stark, throws a perfect bullet pass to the receiver.

Joanne Stark bows as Justin Stark chases after her in embarrassment.

[Servant]

Lord Stark, King Robert would like to see you now.

[King Robert Baratheon]

Rockson...

It's been so long. It's great to see you.

I wished it was under different circumstances, but the Gods calls for me.

I don't have much time, Rock.

My son, Evan Baratheon, will soon be named King.

And I shall name you Hand of the King.

Lead him. Guide him.

Be patient with him.

He is not yet ready, and until he is..

I want you have to Commissioner Rights.

I want you to be the Protector of the Realm.

[Rockson Stark]

You honor me, my King.

[King Robert Baratheon]

Damnit, Rock. I'm not trying to honor you.

You helped me win the throne.

Now I need you to help me keep it.

We were supposed to be bound my blood.

Your sister, Lyanna, was to be my Queen.

And I would've killed every single Targaryen for what they did to her.

But it's not too late.

You have a daughter.

My son needs a Queen.

We'll join our Houses.

Rockson Stark begins writing an official document proclaiming Lord Stark as Commissioner of West Coasteros.

Robert Baratheon signs the document and stamps his seal on it.

[King Robert Baratheon]

With God as my witness, you are now Hand of the King.

Protector of the Realm.

And when my son is of age, you will pass on your duties to Evan Baratheon.

I trust ya, Rock.

West Coasteros will be a better place with you in charge.

Now go on, Rockson.

King's Landing needs you.

Let me die in peace.

Rockson Stark takes a look at King Baratheon one last time.

Days later, the crowning ceremony of King Evan Baratheon begins.

The Starks stand and wait for the arrival of the new King.

[Joanne Stark]

That's the King's widow!

Cersei Luunister!

[Joanne Stark]

And that's the Kingslayer! Tai Luunister.

Tai is a 3x League Champion.

One of the best Fantasy Managers in all of West Coasteros!

[Jennifer Stark]

Shut up...

[Joanne Stark]

And there's the King!

Evan Baratheon!

Jennifer Stark locks eyes with Evan Baratheon.

She is promised to be the Queen of Evan Baratheon.

[Joanne Stark]

Where's the imp?

[Jennifer Stark]

Shut up!

After the crowning ceremony, Justin Stark climbs the walls of King's Landing.

Tai Luunister and Cersei Luunister, twin brother and twin sister, are having an intimate moment.

Justin Stark accidentally stumbles upon the Queen and her brother.

[Cersei Luunister]

Tai! Stop!

Cersei is shocked when she spots Justin Stark.

[Tai Luunister]

To Justin Stark:

Are you completely mad?

[Cersei Luunister]

He saw us!

[Tai Luunister]

It's alright. He's just a boy.

How old are you?

[Justin Stark]

10.

[Tai Luunister]

The things I do for love...

Tai pushes Justin out of the window