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The Great Escape

Sansa tried to keep her body straight and her eyes open, or she knew she would fall of the horse at any minute. She felt tired and achy, but did not complain at all. She felt an arm circle her waist and her breath left her lungs when it tightened. When she felt her eyes closing once more, a voice whispered into her ear,

"Hold on for a bit longer, Little Bird."

She gave a small, tired smile and nodded her head before leaning back into the body that was supporting her as the rode on. She kept herself awake by running the events of the last 2 days through her head, keeping her mind off of the heat she felt from the body behind her...Just the day before, she was sitting alone in her chamber, enjoying the silence of the palace. She was interrupted when the imp uncle of Joffrey came in, begging her pardon and informing her that Joffrey was hit by a stray arrow while hunting with a party. No emotion showed on her face and when he left her, she let out the breath she had been holding and jumped from her balcony seat, finding her black cloak, and tying a small bag of coins and jewels around her waist.

She glanced at her vanity to see the small dagger that Sandor gave her as a name day gift and put it in one of her boots. She opened her door, glancing out to make sure it was clear and took off running down several flights of stairs to find the small door she was looking for. Before she knocked, the door was opened by the man she was looking for. Sandor Clegane looked down at her through his long hair,

"Why aren't you by your kings bed side? They'll be missing you."

She caught her breath," I want to take you up on the offer you gave me the other night, Ser. I want to leave with you." Sandor looked down at her attire and saw she was ready to ride. He grabbed his sword from inside and grabbed her small hand, turning to her,

"Whatever happens, keep your head down."

Sansa nodded and looked to the floor, trying to keep up with his long strides as he pulled her along. He brought her to the stables, and they both mounted Stranger in silence. Without a pause, they took off through the back gates of Kings Landing, undetected and made their way through the woods. Sansa held onto the hands that gripped the reins tightly. She turned from in front to look at Sandor's face. He was looking straight ahead, focusing on the dangerous road. She turned more to look back at the palace they were leaving behind. "Do not look back, Little Bird. Free birds do not look back to their cages." She looked at Sandor's face to see him glance at her before he focused on the road again. She turned to look ahead and tried not to be tense.

The horse slowed a bit and she jumped when she heard sandor whisper," Wherever you want to go, I will follow, Little bird." She felt his beard on her neck and ear and then it was gone. She thought for a minute and then relaxed, leaning back against his chest,

"Bring me anywhere that is safe. Please."

Sandor looked down at the girl and gave a small smile. He snapped the reins again and they moved on faster.

Please review and let me know what you think! This is my first SanSan story. More chapters to come!