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The snow fell to the ground softly, the sun peeking out from behind the grey clouds, only to be covered again by the grey blanket in the sky. The wind blew across the land making the snow blow along the legs of the horses. The riders from the south were feeling effects from the cold. They were huddled under their cloaks as best they could.
There was one white horse among the group and it belonged to the Lady Daeryssa Penrose. She was flanked by her two ladies, Tali and Kristina. She had a very special purpose here in the North. She was to marry Robb Stark, a man she didn't even know. From what she had heard he hadn't reached manhood, but he was not just a boy either.
The thought made Daeryssa's blood boil. She couldn't believe her father had just given her away like this. She would be shackled to a man she didn't even know for the rest of her life. She could think of no greater punishment.
The match had been suggested by the king's council. They thought there needed to be some Southern blood in the North. Daeryssa was sure it was the doing of the queen, who made her hatred for the North no secret. Her father was quick to agree, as he "could not refuse a suggestion from the king".
"Milady," Tali awoke her mistress from her thoughts. "Winterfell is ahead."
Daeryssa looked up and saw the giant stone fortress. It looked like it could defend any attack behind its high walls. But like everything else in the North, it looked cold and haunting. It almost looked like a prison. How fitting, Daeryssa thought. A prison should look like one.
The booming voice of her father rang out over the traveling party. "Well don't delay! Move your asses!"
Daeryssa motioned her horse forward. "This is it old buddy...Our new home..."
000
WInterfell had been in a uproar all morning. Lady Catelyn Stark had been running after her children to make sure they were ready to receive their guests. She knocked on Robb's door and the door swung open. Robb stood in front of his mother with his curly black hair neatly trimmed and his facial hair had been groomed. "Mother?"
Catelyn nodded in satisfaction of her son's state. "Now would you go help Bran? He is rather behind." She took off and tried to find her youngest, Rickon.
Robb started off to his brother's room. He had been having his own second thoughts about this wedding. He didn't know her, how could he spend his life with a woman he didn't pick? Robb shook the thoughts from his head. He had promised himself that he wasn't going to think this way. Maybe this woman would be everything he wanted.
Bran was standing in the middle of the room glaring at his reflection in the mirror, when Robb arrived. "I thought you were the one getting married."
Jon chuckled. "It won't kill you to wear it for an hour."
"You don't know that," Bran told him, causing both Robb and Jon to chuckle.
000
The Starks lined up in front of their home. Eddark Stark was in the middle. Next to him was Catelyn, his wife. Their children lined up from oldest to youngest next to her. Behind them were all of their servants, guards, and wards. They waited patiently for the riding party to arrive.
But, Arya Stark was far from patient. She was bouncing in her place. Her handmaiden, Alia touched her shoulder. Arya looked at her and then her mother, who was watching Ayra out of the corner of her eye. Arya sighed and stood still, after smiling to her handmaiden, who surely saved her from a scolding.
The sounds of horses came closer and soon the horses came trotting into sight. The Lord Kevan Penrose led the party. He dropped off of his horse and walked over to the Starks. "Ned!" Kevan smiled and shook Eddark's hand. "Wonderful to see you again."
Eddark nodded. "It is good to see you again under such joyous occasion."
Kevan smiled to Catelyn and nodded to her. He came to Robb and shook his hand. "You must be my future son-in-law."
"Yes sir," Robb said, shaking his hand.
"Well I am sure you are anxious to meet her." Kevan motioned to one of the riders. "This is my daughter, Daeryssa."
Robb followed his arm with his eyes. He finally saw her. Her long brown hair fell from out from inside her hood. Her chocolate eyes stood out against her ivory skin. The way the blue cloak she was wearing hugged her body, he could tell she was slender. All and all Robb was impressed. She was very pleasing to the eye.
He bowed to her. "Milady."
Daeryssa nodded to him. "Milord..."
She couldn't help notice how good looking he was. His dark eyes seemed to just cut into her soul. She had to admit that she should have been more positive. He seemed nice enough.
Dismounting from her horse, she felt someone reach up to steady her. It was obviously a man's hands. She looked over her shoulder to see it was Robb. Eddark came over to his soon to be daughter-in-law. He took her hand and kissed it, once her feet were on the ground. "Daeryssa, welcome to my home."
Daeryssa bowed. "Thank you my Lord."
Eddark smiled to her. "I am sure you are tired from your journey. Rest well tonight, for tomorrow will be a big day."
A/N: Hi guys! This is my first story and first attempt at Game of Thrones. Please review and let me know what you think. I know this first chapter wasn't a lot, but I hope that this story can form into a great read! I know that it may be shallow of me to focus on the looks during their first meeting, but that is all you really have! They don't know each other yet.
