Ok. So new story!!!! I will be updating the other stories I have soon. Sorry I was gone so long! I'm taking AP classes, dealing with GOT and other stuff, but I'm back!!! Rating will most likely increase to M at some points if ya know what I mean ;). Ok so Lyanna and Rhaegar! Yay. Now let's have at it.
Chapter 1: Dreadul News
"Whack"
Benjen was on the ground before he knew it. Groaning, he stood back up.
"You need to keep your guard up" said his sister.
Easy for her to say, she was a natural swordsman. His sister, Lyanna, attacked once more. Benjen deflected the sword with his own, deciding to go on the offense. He swung, she dodged, but not before he nicked her arm. He swung again, but Lyanna was ready this time. Their swords crossed. Benjen being taller began to push his weight down on his sword driving it forward towards Lyanna. She grabbed the hilt of his sword and turned it, twisting his wrist until the sword was in her possession. She pointed both swords at Benjen. Lyanna smirked as her bother glared at. Benjen was about to make a remark about her wielding a sword wasn't very lady-like when they heard laughing and clapping from their left.
They both looked up to find their eldest brother Brandon with Eddard, the second eldest. Brandon had dark brown hair with light grey eyes. He was the tallest of the Stark brothers, Ned not far behind. Ned, on the other hand,had Lyanna's colored hair. In some light it looked dark brown and in others light brown, almost blonde. Although Ned had dark grey eyes whereas Lyanna had blue grey eyes. Brandon was the source of the loud noise.
"Well Benjen, how does it feel to be bested by our sister?" Brandon said between laughs.
"Don't act like she hasn't beaten you before" Ben quickly said back.
Brandon's smile turned in a glare.
"Father wants to see you in his study Lyanna" barked Ned.
"Very well then. Do you know what he wants?" Lyanna asked as she left the training ground with Ned leading her.
"Not sure, he didn't tell me. He had old Nan tell me that you and I were to be summoned to his study." Ned replied.
Before long, they had reached their father's study. Ned knocked on the door lightly.
"Come in" came the strong voice of their father.
The pair entered the large room decorated with maps, scrolls and many odd assortments. They stood in front of their father's desk, waiting for him to speak. Their father looked up at the two from his desk.
"Sit" said Rickard Stark.
The two shared a worried look, for their father was usually not as formal.
"As you both know, Brandon's wedding is to take place within the month."
"Yes?" They chorused.
"Well, it's high time we thought of nuptial arrangements for the two of you."
Lyanna immediately stood up while Ned sat shocked in place.
"This is absolutely absurd! You promised me more time. You sai-"
"I know what I said Lyanna, but we received a raven this morning" her father said calmly.
"If it's that damn Baratheon boy-"
"Hey!" said Ned as if he snapped out of the trance he was previously in.
"Enough!" their father boomed "The Dornish princess, Elia Martel, has fallen ill."
"So what does this have to do with either of us?" Lyanna demanded.
"King Aerys has declared her unfit as a match for his heir. Since the crowned prince is now no longer betrothed, Queen Rhaella has extended an invitation to numerous noble ladies to be the queen's ladies in waiting, you included."
"I'm not going!" she erupted.
"Lyann-" her father began
"How does this involve me exactly?" Ned asked.
"I need someone I can trust accompany her and watch over her"
Lyanna scoffed
"Brandon is engaged and Benjen is much to young. You, on the other hand, are of age and unmarried. Kings Landing is the perfect place to send you to find a wife" their father answered.
"But, Fath-"
"That is enough from you too. I've put this off for far too long, you have both been of age for years now."
"I'm only 16!" Lyanna shouted.
"The queen should be able to find you a suitable husband, Lyanna. You leave in the day after tomorrow. Get packed, say your farewells because this is happening weather you like it or not. You are a lady, it's time you start acting like one" their father barked.
Lyanna returned to her room devastated. She didn't want to get married! She was so young and free. Gaining a husband in this society meant loosing your independence, your freedom. And of all places, Kings Landing! The place where perfect princesses and Ladies lived. Where gossip was an extremely common topic and honor and loyalty were thrown out the door. And worst of all the Mad King. The psychotic man on the throne, King Aeryes, and her father was sending her right to him. Although the result would have most likely been worse had they declined the invitation. Lyanna would go, but she would not go happily. She would not be a lady of the court, she would be herself. She was not about to go and change herself to fit people's expectations of what they think she should be.
"Lyanna, I just heard the news" came Lyanna's handmaiden, Eleanor.
"If I have to go, I'm glad I at least get to bring you. Otherwise, I wouldn't make it a single night. I can't believe I have to leave Winterfell. I've left before but I've always come back room after, but this...this is entirely different. This may be my last few nights in Winterfell as an unmarried women. Next time I'll be here I'll be married to some lord"
"Well look on the bright side of things, you've always wanted to see the rest of Westeros. You've never been as far south as Kings Landing"
"I guess so, but I'll most likely melt in the heat" Lyanna joked.
"Let's hope not. We have a big day tomorrow, last day in Winterfell. We have to pack and you ready for the long journey south. It's time you've gotten some rest" Eleanor advised.
"Goodnight then Eleanor" called Lyanna as her friend walked out of her chambers.
"Goodnight Lady Lyanna" she called back.
Perhaps going south wouldn't be the worst thing that could happen. As long as Lyanna didn't focus on the nuptial reasonings for going to Kings Landing, then it wouldn't be as bad, or so she hopes.
Okay, so first chapter done! I know it was really short, they will get longer, worry not. It took me a while to write this, I kept on going back and changing things. Not really sure if this story is gonna be good or not but I hope you guys like it. I'll update soon, already working on chapter 2. Review and tell me what you guys think. Comment and tell me how I'm doing. I know my writing isn't all that good, but I'm working on it.