Hi guys first of I'd like to thank you for reading this story I have been playing a lot of Samurai Warriors Spirit of Sanada or Sanada Maru and it got me wondering about stuff like this. Initially I plan to set this story up so that part of it will cover Robert's Rebellion and then part the years after it and then part of it for the War of the Five Kings. Also let me know about Jon Snow should he be R+L, N+A, B+A or someone else entirely.

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Yukitaka Sanada now picked up his bow, the original soul of the Samurai. He had warned Robert not to push too far, but victory had gone to Robert's head. Arrogance had clouded the mind of the Storm lord, but then again three victories in one day would do that to anyone.

Still cautious, well at least more so than Robert, Yukitaka's scouts had spotted the approach of the Reach Vanguard. Hastily Yukitaka had informed Robert that their enemy was going to hit them on the flank.

Now Yukitaka with 500 of his men including his two eldest sons had dug in to the area they anticipated the Reach Vanguard to hit. All the men here were ready to die in order to buy time for Robert and the rest of the army to get away.

The Reach were not going for the quiet approach and now as they drew closer the thunder of hooves could be heard. With his arrow notched now Yukitaka commanded his men "If their armour is too thick aim for their horses."

Amidst the thundering of hooves the noise now of 500 bows being notched and then drawn rang out. A sound that those who were upon the horses were yet to hear, no doubt Randal Tarly expected to hit Robert's Flank while they were marching.

But now he would face a volley of arrows instead, as the sounds of the horses drew ever closer they came clear into Yukitaka's line of sight. With sight of light and heavy cavalry charging him Lord Sanada commanded "All troops fire!"

A volley of arrows went up high into the sky, then came crashing down upon the charging knights. It was as the arrows collied with steel, flesh and bone that cries were screamed out by both man and horse. Some arrows hit their mark and the lighter armoured men were either killed by the arrow or the fall that knocked them off balance.

The more heavily armoured knights faired better as the arrows seemed to glance of their armour shaking them. Some of the less skilled riders fell off their horses to be trampled under foot of their fellows. But the major killer among the knights was when the horses took the arrows than brought them down. At that speed, the knights would be either crushed and killed by their own horses or severely wounded by it.

But even now just as the first volley had landed, the second volley had already been drawn and Yukitaka gave the order once again "All troops fire!"

The second volley was released, but it did not have the same effect as the first. No doubt blood was spilled, but some of the knights were now diverting their steeds away from that area that had been hit.

Seeing that his enemy was now getting wise to the location the arrows would fall, Yukitaka lowered his bow and grabbed his Gunbai. He waving it three times from left to right he said "Second Aim Formation!"

Instantly his troops moved lowered their bows ever so slightly then let loose the third volley of arrows. Those knights and light cavalry that had gotten past the first volley now took the third. But this time it was the horses who took the most hits, bringing down knights and light cavalry alike. Now seeing that some were still getting through Yukitaka raised his Gunbai into the air then swiftly tilted it down to reorganise his men.

The first three ranks of Yukitaka's formation discarded their bows and picked up their spears that had been beside them. With spears in hand the Sanada men did what no one else would have even fathomed doing. Those with spears in their hands began to charge, his second son Masateru was among them. Most would believe that this was just madness, but Yukitaka had a plan he would enact to counter a cavalry charge.

Those still holding bows adjusted their aim to fire at the cavalry that was now trying to go around and flank them. With Matsateru he and the three ranks of infantry had come to an abrupt halt and gone to one knee as they braced their spears. The second rank now hurled their spears over the heads of their comrades into the coming knights and light cavalry.

At such close range most hit their marks, which were not the men, but the horses. As the cries of the beasts rang out they second rank drew their single edges swords and proceed to withdraw to stand behind the third rank's position as the Third Rank now seemed to swap place with the first rank.

Out of the 500 troops made up of Knights, Light Cavalry and Heavy Cavalry, not a single one had made it through to Yukitaka's position. The banners with the six coins upon the backs of each and every single man flew highly and unbroken as of yet.

Yukitaka now raised his Gunbai high into the air once more and called out "Reform!"

immediately without turning their backs to the Reach Forces that had suddenly come to a halt. The three ranks of troops that had been sent out by Yukitaka now withdrew back to his position and they began to reform their formation.

The attack by the Reach on Robert's Flank had just turned from surprise assault to a full on engagement between to forces. Yukitaka knew his mention was clear and simple, he was to delay the reach with his 500 men.

Spirit of the Sanada

Across the battlefield

The commander of the Reach vanguard stood beneath his banner of a hunter upon a green field. He had lost 500 of his the best soldiers in the Reach. Those who weren't dead were trapped either out in that kill zone, badly injured or pinned. This was not the Stormlands forces that he had expected to face no in fact there were only 500 men here in counting.

Drawing his sword he looked to one of his most trusted knights and said "Take what light cavalry we have and push around their position and find the Baratheon rebel."

Ser Rickon Hunt gave his Lord a nod and said "It will be done my Lord."

Signalling for his own troops that were mostly light cavalry Ser Hunt began to move them to the left in order to break around Stormlander forces in front of them. Tarly could see a red banner with six coins on it. In fact he could see that every single man had these banners attached to their back, well almost everyone of them.

He would not be bested by 500 men who stood between him and ending the Rebellion. Now raising his sword he called to the knights and cavalry men "Reform the line, reform the line, we will take them head on!"

Though some were hesitant, all those close to Tarly formed up with him. Now shouting Randyll called out "They are but 500 men, ride them down, with me men now, with me!"

With that Lord Randyll Tarly sounded the second charge of his forces towards the Stormlander's lines. He had the numbers and the force to break this enemy right here and now. Then it was on to Robert and ending the Rebellion!

The lines upon lines of cavalry charged forth with Randyll Tarly at the tip of the spear leading them. As he did this he noticed a small contingent of cavalry no more than 50 leaving the enemy lines. They were no doubt going to try to intercept Ser Hunt and the forces he had taken with him.

But that was out of Randyll's hands now as the first volley of arrows came down upon them. Was it luck or by some miracle of the Seven Than Randyll was not taken out by the incoming arrows.

Lord Tarly saw knights to the left and right of him be brought down as the arrows either pierced through their armour or their horses. A few arrows did hit him, but thanks to wearing three sets of armour, one boiled leather, the other chain mail and the last a breastplate. Randyll did not take any wounds that would seriously damage him, though he copped an arrow or two in his sword arm.

But the pain was not enough to cause him to drop his weapon no now as he rode ever closer he could see the knights that were beside him were fewer. The toll of volley after volley had taken its due from those who had been riding beside him.

He could see the commander of the enemy force, standing tall holding some sort of fan and making a signal to his troops. They began to move once again and if Lord Tarly had not been in the middle of a cavalry charge he might have complimented this Lord on his troops discipline. But no right now he was cutting the head off the beast and was going to bring an end to this defiant stand right now!

Spirit of the Sanada

With Yukitaka

The man who was charging head on at him had to be their leader their commander. He did not know the man's name but he had to give him credit to charge head on like that. He had sent his own two sons and fifty of their best to delay the enemies that were going to try to catch up to Robert.

He had faith in them, to do what had to be done, just like he knew he had to do all that he could right here upon this battlefield. Now stepping back into the square formation that his troops and broken off into he commended them. "Outer rank brace spears, middle rank fire, inner rank light your arrows!"

With that his men complied as the arrows flew from the middle ranks of the squares while the inner rank lit their arrows. The enemy horses were now close and even as fast as they could fire and reload, both rows would only get a single shot more in. Yukitaka now raised his Gunbai that meant the cycle would being and then brought it down to signal them all to start.

The inner rank who had lit their arrows on fire let loose while the middle row lit their arrows. Then in quick succession the third row lit their arrows while the second row fired their fire arrows. The front row braced now as the incoming knights and cavalry seemed to split around the formations. It would appear that they did not wish to charge headlong into an area where fire was coming from.

But that would only work for this lot and now as the horses rode between the formations, Yukitaka waved his Gunbai signalling the outer row to charge the confused. A roar erupted from the select troops who did this as they ran in and plunged their spears into both horse and rider.

But those men did not just sit back in their saddles waiting to die. No they fought with all they had, with lance, spear and sword they slashed at the Sanada men cutting through the light leather armour, though not all the way through to the bone.

If it was bad lack or the fact that the leather did offer some protection? Most blows that fell upon the Sanada men were not fatal. But the blows that were given by the Lord who commanded this force, they had been fatal. His sword had to be of Valyrian steel to cut men so cleanly in two.

Yukitaka could see this and he could see more enemy cavalry charging at his position. His plan had worked and against a small foe it would have likely succeeded. But not against an enemy one horseback that outnumbered them 8 to 1. Not to mention that he knew even more were on their way here right now, it left him with little choice as his position was being swamped.

Picking up his spear and having his valyrian steel blade by his side he now threw his Gunbai in the air and called out in the ancient words a calling from Old Valyria "Valar morghulis!"

Even a simple man could tell, they would die here, all of them. They were faced an enemy that had the better equipment and the numbers. Even with right on their side, they could only fight for so long, they could only do so much with what they had and in this situation.

Now was the moment to fight, the moment to die, the moment to show their bravery and to show the Sanada Spirit. Men of the Sanada that were still alive and present all called out "Valar dohaeris" as they charged into the incoming or semi halted cavalry.

Yukitaka thrust his spear into the leg of a knight causing the knight to topple off his horse screaming. Then pulling the spear out of the knight's leg he brought it down through the gap in the visor of the helm killing his foe. Quickly he jumped up onto the horse of his fallen foe and taking it by the reigns he steered it now towards where he could see the enemy commander.

Riding through with his spear extended in front of him swept two knights of their horses with a mighty swing. Bring the two to fall down into the ground and immediately be leapt upon by some of the Sanada forces.

Blocking his path were more knights around four, no doubt bodyguards of that Lord. All of them charged at him cutting down any who tried to get in their path. The four of them against Yukitaka and they still didn't stand a chance.

As they galloped towards him in what limited space they had, Lord Yukitaka responded in kind. Now as they drew closer swords and lances all aimed for his heart Yukitaka threw his spear. As if it was some otherworldly miracle, the spear pierced one of the incoming knights right in the neck.

This caused him to fall off his horse as the blood burst forth causing the creature to panic. Because the knights were riding so close to the other, as this knight fell he hit one of his fellows causing that one to swerve away from the charge.

Not letting this chance go by Yukitaka drew his ancestral weapon, a single edged valyrian steel sword and met the two incoming knights. The one with the lance he met first and skidded his sword up the lance until with a flick of his wrist turned it onto its side. The valyrian steel sword sliced through the breastplate of the knight like a hot knife through butter.

With his left arm he managed to hit the flat side of the incoming sword. With his other foe dead his flipped the grip of his sword and brought it into the back of the other knight's neck killing him. He spotted the 4th and final knight, the one who had to swerve away in order to not to lose balance.

That knight had been dragged from his horse and was being executed by about three of the Sanada men. In this brief moment, Yukitaka could see that the centre of his troops was fairing well, but the outside was being overwhelmed by the sheer numbers and force of the cavalry they were facing.

Victory may be beyond them now as it had always been, but it was not over. Yukitaka knew that this battle was to be his final battle. That meant that his troops and he were beyond salvation, but all was not lost. The head of the enemy commander or the heads of as many enemies as he could before he was taken down. The two were not mutually exclusive, but it would be better at least in Yukitaka's mind to dedicate himself to doing one of the other as not to be distracted from the end goal.

Spirit of the Sanada

With Randyll

Lord Tarly had just pulled his sword out of the chest of one of his foes. Looking up he saw that the four knights who had charged the enemy Lord were not upon their horses and most likely dead. He now raised his sword he and swung down cutting apart a spear that was coming for his abdomen. Then he thrust his arm forwards stabbing his attacker right between the eyes causing said attacker to go limp Heartsbane.

Just as he pulled it out he was forced to yank his arm quickly away as a single edged sword lunged for it. But Randyll Tarly wasn't quite able to his arm completely out of the was and sword managed to pierce the boiled leathers only just and scrape his sword arm. Enraged by this Randyll swung blade though he did feel a slight sting as he did it.

The head of his attacker was cut clean in to from just below the eyes. Blood again spurted all over Randylls arm and blade. Quickly bringing his arm back this time Randyll caught a glimpse of the enemy Lord who had just cut down a good three more knights. In the moment the eyes of the two lords met and Lord Tarly's enemy now began riding in his direction the one hand blade raised in the air. Lord Tarly responded in kind raising Heartsbane accepting the challenge.

Spurring his horse on Randyll charged the enemy Lord and raised his arm back ready to swing at his foe. Said foe did the same and now as the two of them drew closer and closer they swung forward with all their might. Amidst the chaos and noise of battle the sound of two valyrian steel blades rung out loudest.

Both horses came to a halt now as the two riders parried blows against each other. Lord Tarly's arm rung with each blow but he was certain that his foe felt the same. He would bring his sword down to bear on his foe but the foe would parry it to the side avoiding taking the full weight of the larger sword. They did this again and again while neither seemed to be getting the edge over the other.

It was only now that Randyll knew for certain whom it was he was facing. Only one house in all of Westeros had a swords like this yet alone a valyrian steel one. This had to be Lord Yukitaka Sanada of Ueda Castle. Now that Lord Tarly was facing him one on one, he found that the stories about his deeds in the War of the Ninepenny Kings were most likely true.

While the battle around the two of them raged on in favour of the Reachmen, neither of the two seemed to notice. From what Randyll could see his foe was not tiring from their duel now as they exchanged the 30th set of parries. This had to end before too long for Lord Tarly knew that if he were to tire out first, his enemy would show him no mercy.

Seeking to bring their stalemate to an end, Lord Tarly tried to bash Lord Sanada with his shield to knock him off balance. But the older lord was quicker, was it the leather armour or was it his skill, in either case Randyll missed and felt a sharp sting to the right of his left shoulder.

To the credit of Lord Tarly, he did not cry out in pain, for as his left arm went limp he saw an opening. Even now as he was losing the strength to properly wield his greatsword in a single hand, Randyll made a desperate slash at his foe.

He felt the blow connect with his target, but it was not what he had aimed for. He had intended to cleave Lord Sanada in two. But no, Yukitaka was too fast for that, Heartsbane had cleaved into the left side of Lord Sanada who had brought his own blade back and blocked it. But the blow had indeed connected and half of Heartsbane's width had clearly cut into Yukitaka lower torso, just blow his ribcage.

It was now as both warriors though injured were about to attempt to kill the other that a horn sounded. A horn that Lord Tarly knew meant that the rest of the reach had arrived, he saw the eyes of Lord Sanada wander for but a moment. But with his own strength failing he was unable to take advantage of it.

Bearing with the pain Randyll told Yukitaka "Surrender and your life can be spared Lord Yukitaka, you have fought bravely here but it is over now."

Lord Sanada who had both hands on the hilt of his valyrian steel blade holding Heartsbane at bay replied "All men must die."

With that he pushed off Heartsbane despite Randyll trying to hold it there with all his strength and then before Lord Tarly could respond a closed fist clocked him square in the face. Randyll was not a small man or a weak man, so a blow like that could not knock him off his horse. But it had got him in the unguarded part of his helmet which caused him to close his eyes once the blow hit.

In that moment he thought he would die, it was a worthy death from a more than worthy foe. But the blow he expected to come did not and all he heard was the sound of a horse being spurred away. Flashing his eyes open instantly he saw Yukitaka riding past him towards where the Tyrell banners were flying.

The Sanada might have been in enemy here and now, but Randyll could not help but respect them. He could understand what Yukitaka was attempting to do and he commended him for it. But now was not the time to stand idly on a horse, with what strength he had, he held onto Heartsbane and looked around and make sure he was not in any immediate danger.

Spirit of the Sanada

With Yukitaka

Though the wounded in his side pained him greatly, he was not going to let that pain get the better of him. He could see that most of his men were dead or dying, those who were alive still he knew by face and name, the very best of the best. They would fight on till they were killed, there would be no surrender and no retreat for them.

The battle and his men were beyond salvation, all that was left was for him to die a warriors death. Yukitaka would claim the head of Mace Tyrell and thus kill the Lord of the Reach and start arguments over the succession. Ignoring his pain and raising his blade once more as he rode he exclaimed "TEN THOUSAND YEARS!"

A roar erupted from what was left of his men and he could hear the fighting where they were starting to intensify. They too called out "TEN THOUSAND YEARS" as they on which spot of earth they would die.

Yukitakak would have least liked to see it, how his men who had followed him into the valley of death fell. To see how many they took down with him before they were slain, but he knew soon he would be able to find out to learn how from their own mouths in the world beyond.

He now cut down a knight who had ridden up to challenge him, slicing through the man's armour. If there had been a time where one would doubt that Yukitaka's ancestral sword was made of Valyrian Steel. They would no longer doubt after they saw what it had done upon the battlefield this day.

His sword Tigerfang sung through the air cutting down knights and cavalrymen alike. He could not yet see Lord Tyrell clearly but he was certain that he was there. As he now cut a man's torso clean in two as he rode past. Yukitaka saw a line of archers all ready to fire at him, no doubt whoever had ordered it valued killing him more than the lives of his own men.

The wound he had received earlier was now catching up to him, but Yukitaka was not going to let that get in his way. As he braced himself Yukitaka spurred his horse on only faster, but not fast enough to reach the lines of archers before they loosed their arrows.

The first that hit Yukitaka hit him around his left shoulder, the next his right fore arm, then the next his chest. The arrows went through the leather armour, but did not pierce his body too deeply. The pain would have stopped lesser men, but not Yukitaka who rode on regardless of where the arrows were now landing or hitting him.

Some hit his chest again, others his arms and one hit very close to his neck. But then one hit his horse bringing it down, but not before Yukitaka leapt off it and proceeded to do a perfect forward roll. Standing up he did not miss a single step as he now began to charge on foot towards the archers.

There was a pause in their volley as they seemed to be unsure of what was happening. Clearly then had never seen a man fall or jump of a charging horse and get up to continue running. Running as fast as he could not caring for the his felt because of the countless wounds upon his body. Not caring for the fact he was causing more damage to be done because he had not removed the arrows.

Due to their confusing and perhaps fear, Yukitaka was able to quickly reach their Archer's lines and start hack his way through them. As he did this Yukitaka heard one cry out "He's a demon!"

Now that, that there brought a smile to the dying Lord's face as he continued his charge towards where he could not see Mace Tyrell the Lord Paramount of the Reach. Knights in shining armour now rode intent to charge him down. Yukitaka with all the strength his legs could muster leapt to his right as he slit the leg of the incoming horse causing the rider to topple over.

He then narrowly avoiding an incoming lance that grazed passed his fasat breaking the right side of his helmet. As the rider continued past him, Yukitaka severed the hand that had been holding the lance and now continued onward towards Lord Tyrell. But the Lord Paramount of the Reach was not sitting idly by waiting for Yukitaka to claim his head.

In these last few moments, Lord Yukitaka of Ueda noted that Mace Tyrell was a coward and could not face his enemy man to man. Yukuitaka saw Lord Tyrell take refuge behind a group of knights and infantry men wield spears. Seeing this he came to a stop and looked at the frighten Lord right in the eyes as he said "Tryell coward, I will show you how to die like a man!"

With that Lord Yukitaka Sanada roared as he charged into the lines of the Reach declaring his family's words "ALL MEN MUST DIE!"

Hi guys thanks for reading all the way to the bottom. This Chapter focused on Yukimura's Grandfather Yukitaka Sanada and him fighting valiantly but hopelessly near Ashford. Some things I want to clear up are

When Yukitaka said Valar Morghulis and his mean replied Valar Dohaeris that was the signal to do their version of the Banzai Charge employed in World War II.

They have the Coins on their banner like their historical counterparts to show they are not afraid to give their lives in battle (A fair for the ferrymen sort of thing I believe)

Main Sanada characters will be able to achieve feats similar to Samurai Warriors, no they are not immortal as I just showed you

Masayuki will try to use the Rebellion to his advantage in order to negotiate marriages for his sons who do you suggest by the way.

In the year 282 Yukimura is 5, Nobuyuki is 6, Masayuki is 25 Yukitaka is 50.

Please Review and let me know what you think no flaming thanks.