Ch.1 Gendry
He could not stop shivering as her rode to Winterfell. Though he wore thick furs the cold wind chilled him to the bones. King Jon had miraculously survived the mission. As soon as he could talk he had instructed me and a few of his trusted men to go to Winterfell and warn them of the danger ahead. Specifically, to tell his sisters of the plan to talk with the mad queen, and his alliance with the Dragon queen. I was then to show the smiths how to work the dragon glass. As they rode something plagued his mind. The king had said sisters. As far as he knew there was only two. He knew of Arya of course and he was told of Sansa and their brother Bran by Davos. So, did that mean Arya found her way home? Was he going to see her? Many questions swarmed in his head. Most of all he could not stop seeing her eyes. The disappointment and hurt they held when they went their separate ways. In the wind he could hear her voice.
"I can be your family."
His heart raced. Would she welcome him?
"Enough with the sulking boy we are almost there." He looked up to see the castle just peeking out from the trees they were in.
"Not sulking, just trying not to freeze." The men chuckled.
"Well whatever you're doing stop, it's time to pull out the king's banners. A half hours ride and the castles guards will be able to see us." They did as instruct and rode out in full gallop, anxious for the warmth of the castle. They were questioned at the gate and let in as soon as they stated their mission. The horses were taken and they were led to a great room. It was empty but a large fireplace lit the dark hall. A table was placed in front of it with two large chairs.
"Lady Sansa, Lady Arya, and Lord Brandon of Winterfell." A man had appeared, the sudden sound of his voice and the mention of Arya made his heart jump. A tall woman with long red hair walked in. He could only assume that was Sansa. Right behind her those familiar grey eyes met his as she pushed her brother's wheelchair. They sat but she said nothing.
"So, you are the men my brother sent?" Sansa asked. The men pushed me forward to speak.
"Yes m'lady. He sent us with urgent news."
"May I know your names?" The men one by one mumbled their names, leaving me for last. Arya's eyes had not left mine.
"Gendry Waters, bastard son of Robert Baratheon." The king had instructed me to tell his sisters everything. Arya showed no emotions but her eyes closed. Her brother looked unimpressed and her sister showed a little surprise. They said nothing so I continued.
"The king wanted me to tell you everything…"
"It really is you." Arya had finally spoken, her eyes opened. Her sister looked at her in confusion.
"You know this man Arya?"
Arya did not answer her sister instead she stood and made her way out of the room without one single look to him. His heart broke as her words echoed in his head.
"I can be your family."
"Could someone explain to me what is going on?" Bran had his eyes on them, but still answered to his sister.
"They have a long past together."