Game of Thrones: Wars and Hearts

Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 2

Finally the weekend came; the whole family was waiting anxiously for Robb to arrive, they had received a phone call from him saying he would arrive within the next half hour. The strange mix of emotions in the atmosphere was palpable; they were concerned and slightly suspicious as Robb was bringing his new girlfriend, the one which prompted him to break up with Roslin Frey and annoy Walder. However there was also joy and anticipation; they had all missed Robb after he went away and were looking forward to seeing him again. Sure enough, while looking out the window, Rickon spotted Robb's car and called out to the rest of the family. Soon they were all assembled in the living room as Robb knocked on the door and entered. Like the rest of the children excluding Arya, Robb had inherited the auburn red hair and blue eyes from his mother. He smiled as he saw his family; Catelyn was the first to approach him and they hugged each other fiercely.

"It's good to see you again Robb." She said happily.

Robb's reply was just as cheerful. "It's good to see you too mum, I missed you guys."

"We all missed you." Catelyn stated as she stepped back and the others came forwards, all hugging Robb as he returned their hugs.

It was then Arya, then everybody else became aware of the person standing in the doorway, just behind Robb.

The other person turned out to be an undeniably pretty slender girl of twenty with long curly chestnut brown hair and brown eyes with a heart shaped face. She was smiling yet when she realized all eyes were on her she shifted uncomfortably, indicating shyness. Catelyn then spoke again.

"Aren't you going to introduce us Robb?"

Robb cleared his throat and stepped back so he was next to the girl. He took her hand as he spoke.

"Sorry, yes of course." He paused and then introduced her. "This is Jeyne, Jeyne Westerling, my girlfriend."

Jeyne smiled lightly. "Nice to meet you all."

They all nodded politely back as Robb introduced them all in turn. Soon they were all seated in the living room. There was a pause before Eddard spoke.

"Robb, you are aware that there's been some…issues, regarding your new relationship." He stated.

Robb sighed. "Yes I know; Walder Frey hasn't taken things too well."

Sansa looked panic-stricken as she spoke. "That's an understatement, Robb, the man's furious, you know what he could do to us…I mean we…"

Arya rolled her eyes.

"Sansa, stop it." She cut across her sister. "That's just a rumour, it's not real."

"But…"

Catelyn shook her head. "Enough, both of you, what sort of example is this to set to Jeyne."

Jeyne laughed and shook her head. Robb smiled as he gently squeezed her hand.

"Arya's right though Sansa, the Frey's don't have mafia connections. Walder's just an irritable old man, but it's probably best I try and smooth things over with him."

Jeyne nodded. "I think that'd be a good idea."

The others all nodded.

After a brief silence Catelyn sighed.

"Yes, we should talk to Walder, try and smooth things over." She looked up at her son. "However I know what you're like Robb; you can be hot-headed at times. I think it'll be best if I help you deal with this."

Robb was about to complain but realized his mother was right. Jeyne also seemed to appreciate the idea of Catelyn helping them so he agreed. Since they were planning on staying for the weekend Catelyn insisted on setting up the spare room, much to Robb and Jeyne's amusement. They knew she was being insistent on them not sharing a bed in Robb's room. Once the small suitcases holding their clothes for the weekend were in the respective rooms they once again returned to the living room and began talking, with the rest of the family getting to know Jeyne better. It did not take long for the family to warm up to Jeyne and soon they are conversing eagerly. They talked well into the night and went to bed late. The following morning Arya headed downstairs, yawning. She was still clad in her pyjamas, a pair of lilac patterned pyjama trousers and a white pyjama T-shirt. When she entered the kitchen she found she wasn't the only one. Sansa sat at the kitchen table in her pyjamas too; a pair of rose coloured shorts and a matching spaghetti strap tank-top; over them she wore a mid-thigh length pink dressing gown which she kept open.

Arya sat down at the kitchen table and grabbed the nearest cereal box, pouring some into a bowl and began eating.

"Everyone else still asleep?" She asked with her mouth full.

Sansa shook her head, suppressing a disgusted look. "Mum and dad are awake, they'll be getting dressed; the rest of us will be getting dressed too, while Robb and Jon catch up we're going to take Jeyne out, show her around Winterfell."

Arya smiled and nodded. "You've grown to like her now."

Sansa also smiled.

"Yeah, she's nice…I guess, I guess I was just…overreacting."

Arya laughed. "Well, I wish I could come with you guys but I've got fencing lessons."

Sansa nodded, remembering. It was then they were joined by Bran and Rickon. Both brothers were also still in their pyjamas, in Rickon's case a pair of simple black pyjama trousers and black tank-top, Bran wore blue and red chequered pyjama trousers and a red T-shirt with the spider-man symbol on it. They all soon began getting ready and finally, after leaving a note for Robb, Catelyn, Eddard, Sansa and the younger boys left the house with Jeyne. Arya headed upstairs to get ready for her fencing lessons while Jon and later Robb entered the kitchen. As they ate breakfast Robb smiled, it had been a while since he spoke to his cousin, his smile faded however when he noticed how serious Jon was being.

Robb pondered for a moment, trying to think what to say.

"So how's life, we haven't spoken in ages." He said finally.

Jon shrugged. "She looks like a nice girl." He said, referring to Jeyne. "You look happy with her."

Robb sighed and clarified. "I am, but I was asking about you."
Jon sighed and was quiet for a long moment before finally revealing. "I'm going to join the army, when Uncle Benjen comes to visit, I'll be leaving with him."
"What?!"

"I need a change Robb." Jon explained.

Robb shook his head. "Then shave your head, why join the army?"

Jon shrugged. "They need soldiers, this way I can do something, plus it should help…I don't know if you noticed, but your mother can't stand to even look at me. It might make things easier for her."

Robb wanted to protest but he knew that was true, for some reason his mother seemed to go out of her way to avoid Jon, whenever she did look at him Robb noticed a pained guilt ridden expression on her face. Unbeknownst to both young men, their entire exchange had been heard by Arya, she stood horrified.

'No, Jon can't leave.' Her thoughts raced at the implications. 'He's the only one who understands me, who loves me for who I am. Everybody else wants me to change…if Jon leaves, nobody will care about me.'

Still in shock she turned and grabbed her fencing bag and left the house, not even paying attention as she got on the bus, paid and took her seat. Her mind full of what she had just overheard.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, links to pictures of the pyjamas worn by the four younger Starks are on my profile page, take a look if you like. Read and review please.