Game of Thrones: Mending the Broken Bridge
Chapter 1 of my Game of Thrones story, a modern AU, while the Arya/Gendry pairing is present, this time, the focus shall be Arya's relationship with her mother, enjoy.
Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 1
It was a busy day in the Stark Mansion; many of the men present were packing belongings and preparing for a trip. Amongst them was the head of the family, forty-two year old Eddard Stark; he smiled as he observed the others. The reason for this trip was his eldest son, twenty-two year old Robb, was engaged to be married. So he, along with Robb, Robb's friend Theon, Eddard's nephew Jon Snow and a few others were going away for the weekend for Robb's bachelor party.
As they were getting ready, Eddard's thoughts went to the rest of the family. His wife, Forty-one year old Catelyn was helping him pack.
"So, I hope things won't be too…quiet, while we're gone." He said softly.
Catelyn smiled at him. "Don't worry Ned, I'm sure the others have plans. You know I'll always find something to occupy myself with too."
Ned nodded, smiling as they headed downstairs, down there, the rest of those going on the trip were already gathered and talking to the rest of the family. Their eldest daughter, nineteen year old Sansa, was on the phone, likely to one of her friends, making arrangements for whatever they had planned.
Meanwhile, the youngest daughter, seventeen year old Arya was talking with her twenty-two year old boyfriend Gendry Waters, who would also be joining the guys on the trip for the bachelor party. Sixteen year old Bran, their second son and fourth child was preparing himself for the extended sleepover he planned to have with his girlfriend Meera Reed and best friend, Jojen Reed.
He was currently talking to the youngest child, twelve year old Rickon, who would be staying at home with their mother.
Arya sighed as she sat next to Gendry, next to the bags he had packed for the trip.
"What's the big sighs for Arry?" He asked.
She shook her head and replied. "I just, I'll miss you when you're gone."
Gendry quirked an eyebrow. "Oh…
"You know what I mean, who else will I have to trade creative insults with." She quickly added.
Gendry suppressed a smirk. Arya wasn't like other girls, being more brash and tomboyish than her sister for example. She also wasn't one to openly show her feelings, particularly romantic feelings, which before meeting him she had held in disdain. But truthfully, she was a deeper person than that and they cared greatly for each other, despite the trouble it had initially caused with her family; trouble that was thankfully resolved.
"Don't worry Arry, I get it." He told her with a smile.
She smiled lightly before looking around at the final preparations being made.
She shook her head. "Wish I could tag along but I'm still underage and besides, this is a guy's thing after all."
Gendry laughed at that and nodded. "Yeah well; that's true."
Soon it was time however and those that were leaving had to get ready. They all began moving their bags to the cars they would be taking. Arya and her mother also helped in this.
With the bags all packed the family members began to say farewell to those who would be staying behind. Ned said farewell to his children, one at a time, and finally reached his wife, he and Catelyn embraced.
"Take care, we'll be back before you know it." He told her.
She smiled. "I know, well, have fun, but make sure the boys don't get out of hand."
Ned laughed and nodded as Sansa, Bran and Rickon all said their farewells to the others, as did Arya, she just finished saying farewell to Jon and then turned to Gendry.
"Well, see you when you get back." She said softly.
Gendry smiled and nodded. "Of course, I'll see you then."
With that they embraced and kissed; something that, until recently they had been wary and secretive about. Now they kissed openly, not worried about the family seeing. When they pulled apart Arya recalled that their troubles were mostly resolved, there was still a few lingering issues.
Such as right now, she could see her mother's expression; having clearly witnessed the kiss. Arya turned her head and glared at her mother; daring her to say anything. Catelyn however sighed sadly and looked away.
'I'm trying, I'm really trying, but it isn't easy.' She thought sadly. 'Arya's really defensive too…with good cause, which doesn't make it any easier.'
She tried to put the issue out of her mind however as she said farewell to her husband and they all watched as the cars drove away. Bran left with them, Ned planning on dropping him off along the way.
It was some time later, Arya sighed as she sat, flicking through the TV channels; Rickon was upstairs in his room playing a video game, she wasn't entirely sure where her mother was at the moment. At that moment Sansa entered, clearly having been talking on her phone and just finished.
"Hey Arya, what's up, you look…well, down in the dumps?" She asked.
Arya sighed and shrugged. "Nothing much, just, trying to pass time until fencing class this evening. Time usually goes by quicker when Gendry's here."
Sansa bit her lip before finally sighing and speaking up. "I…I was gonna ask you something. I was talking to Jeyne, she, Margaery, I and some of the other girls were going to get together this weekend, have some fun together. I was wondering if you wanted to come along."
"What, no." Arya gasped, before quickly amending what she said. "Sansa, what you and your friends get up to, on your…girly weekends. You know that isn't for me, you know I don't like that stuff."
Sansa sighed but nodded. "Right, I…I get it. Okay, well, have fun."
With that she left, likely to tell their mother about her plans. Sure enough, not long afterwards, Sansa left, getting in her car and driving to Jeyne's. Arya watched her go from the window and bit her lip.
'Hmmmm, this…complicates things I guess.' She thought to herself. 'Now it's just me, mum and Rickon, what if mum and I start, arguing again.'
She shook her head sadly, hoping it wouldn't come to that.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
