A Little Touch of Heavenly Light
There were some moments that Jon truly felt a part of the family, they were rare and barely happened but he enjoyed them as they came. The first time he was ever embraced by his stepmother, The Lady Stark, he was five. It was the night of Sansa's birth, his memory was foggy but he remembered the light from dawn sprinkling into the window as Rob and his father sat down on the big bed looking at the little bundle in Lady Stark's arms. He stood at the door frame, Dany right next to them as they watched the happy family welcome a new member. It was then that Lady Stark looked up at the two children, he was sure that they were going to be shooed away but instead she smiled. "Jon, Dany, come meet Sansa."
Both children looked at each other and rushed over to the bed, being lifted up by Ned because they were so small. He remembered crawling over to his stepmother's side and taking a peek at his baby sister, he remembered saying something to her and The Lady Stark laughed and kissed the top of his head. "You already are an amazing big brother Jon."
Three more of the occasions happened, the birth of Rickon was the last of those rare events but he knew his younger siblings, minus Sansa because she was at the age where she hated the world, loved him. Arya had always been his favorite and she always gave The Lady Stark problems about being lady like. Then there was Dany, his stepmother's ward. If it wasn't for Dany he would be an angry and miserable mess. Dany always found ways to put a smile on his face and laughter in his voice, she was one of a kind according to Rob and he would always hear Sansa's romantic connotations about him and Dany getting married and running away together. Sansa just needed to get her head on straight, Dany was never like that at her age, she was never boy crazy or dreamed of a knight in shining armor sweeping her off her feet. Dany was level headed and independent but as much as she tried she could never teach Sansa how to be like that.
But what bothered him the most was the fact that Dany was always on his mind now, the way she talked, the way she talked or her smile or laugh. It was always on his mind, burned into it because whenever he closed his eyes for sleep he would have the same dream of the two of them in a battlefield kissing.
But he was now standing in the wash room, with his half-brother and Theon getting their hair cut and face shaved. "I don't understand why we have to get all cleaned up for this occasion." Jon complains as the man shaving Rob finishes. "It's not like they are going to judge us on looks."
Theon scoffed. "Well have you seen the queen, they say that she is the most beautiful woman in all the seven kingdoms."
"Yeah and her son is a little prick." Rob stated as Jon sat down on the stool that Rob had just occupied.
"But I'm sure he is sticking his own little prick in all the southern girls." Jon offered and the men began to laugh as the barber took out his scissors.
Rob and Theon smirked at each other before Rob said. "Watch out there, he loves his hair more than he could love a woman."
Jon frowns at his brother's teasing because he knew that one woman in particular would not like this new hair cut what so ever.
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"What happened to your hair?" Dany shrieked as she ran her slender fingers through the short curly hair, her lips in a pout.
Jon laughed at the look on her face. "Lady Stark told me that I needed to clean up for the arrival of the royal family." He looked at her face that was clear now because her hair had been pulled back completely, she looked even more beautiful if that was even possible. "She said, and I quote: I will not have the king and queen think that I raised a bunch of dirty barbarians!"
She laughed as she moved her hands from his hair and to his shoulders, she was still on her tippy toes because Jon Snow just loomed over her. "Hm, she gave us the same speech…meaning Arya and I, Sansa knows how to act like a lady."
"She may act like a lady but she is just so immature, not like you." He told her as she smiled. "You look beautiful today Dany." Her face turned into a bright red and she looked down at her feet. "I'm serious Dany, you really look beautiful."
"Thanks, Catelyn suggested that I wore the lavender dress and she did my hair…" She explained as his fingers trailed over the tiny braids that lead to the main braid. "Jon?"
He shook his head. "What?"
"Did you hear what I said?" She asked, eyebrow cocked.
Jon nodded quickly and she giggled. "Well your lucky it's not important anyway but I was hoping that you would stay by my side tonight for the feast…I'm a little nervous."
"Of course," He said as he cupped her cheek, feeling the fiery Targaryen skin warm his cold hand. "Nothing will happen to you."
"They are here!" Bran shouted as he rushed past them, Jon's hand dropped from her face. "The King is here!"
Catelyn and Ned came walking behind in moments later with Sansa, Rob, and Rickon. Catelyn stopped and turned to Dany and Jon. "You two will stand behind us with Theon understood, and Jon." She took a deep breath. "I am counting on you to make sure nothing happens to Dany."
Jon bowed his head. "Yes Lady Stark.
She looked between the two teenagers who were still unmoving. "Come along then"
They both jumped a little and then followed the Lady and Lord Stark out into court yard getting into formation. Jon could feel Dany shaking like a leaf beside him so he brought his hand in his and laced their fingers together, she looked up at him with big eyes and he gave her a reassuring glance. After a deep shuttering breath, she looked forward again to the horses and men riding into the court yard. He watched as Prince Joffrey came in on his horse, nose up in the air and a menacing gleam in his eye. He felt Dany's grip tighten on his hand and he took a glance at her to see that her face was set in a scowl. Sansa then giggled and he rolled his eyes, typical.
Next was a few of the Kingsguards rode in and finally the King along with the Queen's carriage. King Robert got off his horse and everyone bowed onto their knees. Robert walked straight over to Ned and waved for him to stand up, once everyone was on their feet, Robert looked Ned up and down and in a gruff voice he said. "You've gotten fat."
Ned raised his eyebrows and suddenly the two men laughed and embraced. "Nine years has been to long my friend!" Robert expressed and then moved to Lady Catelyn. "Cat," He said as he embraced. "Still beautiful." He then ruffled Rickon's hair and moved down the line. "Rob correct?" He asked the oldest Stark boy. "You have grown into quite the man." He moved down to Sansa and smiled. "Well aren't you a pretty." And then gave a chuckle to Arya's scowling face. "And you are you?"
"Arya sir" she said in a strong voice and the King look amused as he went over to Bran.
"Let's see your muscles." A smile as wide as the narrow sea spread across Bran's face as he showed his arms. "You'll be a solider" Then the King's eyes lingered back to Jon and most importantly Dany, his beady eyes narrowed as he starred her down. Dany was well aware of the sins of her brother and she didn't understand the feelings of hate towards her. She never knew him and Lord Stark didn't show any anger toward her about what her father did to his father and brother, but maybe Lord Stark had a bigger heart then the King. He kept starring as the Queen walked over to Ned and Catelyn, the Queen's eyes found the silver hair and she gave a quick glance to the Targaryen girl and then started to talk to Catelyn.
"Take me to the crypt!" Robert suddenly demanded and the Queen rolled her eyes.
"My love we have been riding for a month, the dead can wait."
Robert's face was unreadable. "Ned!"
Ned nodded and gave the queen a bow of the head and followed him to the cyrpts. The Queen sighed and the once again let her gaze fall over to Dany and she shook her head as he two other children jumped from the carriage. "Come, let us get washed before the feast."
Slowly the royal family moved to their chambers and Jon felt Dany relax. "You see," He gently said. "Nothing happened."
She suddenly gave him a smile and let go of his hand. "Thank you Jon."
"Where is the Imp!" They both heard Arya hiss.
"Will you shut it!" Sansa barked back. At her words, the queen turned to her twin brother.
"Where is our brother? Go find him!" She commanded
Jaime Lannister jumped at his sister's command and set off to find the other Lannister. Dany and Jon shared a stifled laugh and Rob sent them a warning look and they stopped quickly. But then the courtyard was empty and Catelyn requested for Dany so she turned to him, gave him a sad smile and went to follow the Lady Stark to the tower.
But as she wandered she heard the distant voice of the King Robert and Lord Stark.
"She is a Targaryen, she is not to be trusted!" King Robert spat. "Do you remember what her father did to your father, to your brother? Do you remember what her brother did to your sister? I loved that woman Ned and I was to marry her? How do you know that she won't turn on you and kill you in her sleep?"
"She won't do that." Ned defended and Dany felt herself smile.
"What makes you so sure?" Robert asked with malice in his voice.
There was a pause and some footsteps. "Because she is like her mother, looks like her mother and his humble like her mother. That girl would never hurt a fly, hell she wept for days over a piglet that didn't make it. She was heartbroken, she does not have the Targaryen madness but a good heart in its place."
Then there was another long pause and Dany strained her ears to hear. "Well," It was King Robert. "She was raised by a Stark." He laughed. "A dragon raised by a wolf, who would have thought. But remember the deal Ned, if she shows signs of the madness…"
"Yes" Ned interrupted. "I understand."
"Good," Robert said. "But it seems that your bastard is found of her, I saw them when I was meeting your children, he had her hand in his and they were standing very close to each other and he kept looking at her. I remember that was the way you looked at Catelyn when you were young and in love."
Ned was quite after that but then Dany heard him. "I have different plans for him and Dany is to stay here in Winterfell where she is safe."
"You seem to have taken a liking to this girl." Robert commented
Ned laughed. "Yes, out of both my daughters she was the easiest to raise. That's probably because she was always around the boys."
"Very true, daughters will give you grey hair. But I would like to talk to the Targaryen girl at some point to see for myself if she has the madness." Robert said
Then suddenly the two men turned the corner and Dany went wide eyed. The King raised his brows and looked over at Ned. The panic stricken Dany looked at Lord Stark and her manners came back to her, she curtsied deeply. "You're Grace."
"Stand up girl, let me look at you." Robert commanded and with she did as she was told, her eyes on Lord Stark. The King began to walk around her. "You slouch, and you have bruises and scars on your arms," He took her hands. "Callouses on your fingertips," He smirked. "Not from sewing I presume." He turned to face her again. "Your very short, but a beauty at that."
"Thank you My King" She whispered with her head down.
Robert grunted. "You have silver hair, what of your eyes? Let me see them." She then looked up. "Violet, of course. But I do not see any of your father or your brothers in your face, you look much like your mother." He then he smiled. "Do you know how to handle a sword child?"
"Yes Your Grace" She said now standing up straight.
"Really? Well who taught you?" he asked
She smiled. "Jon did your grace."
The King let out a hardy laugh. "Of course he did, are you any good?"
"Yes Your Grace, I disarmed most of the men here including Jon when we were children but I'm sure he can overpower me now." She explained looking the king right in the eye.
"Hm," Robert said. "Well I would like to see your skills Daenerys during my stay."
"Of course Your Grace, I will be happy to show you. But Lady Catelyn asked for me and if it is ok with you My King I could go to her." Dany politely told him and the King nodded. "Thank you Your Grace," She said and walked off towards one of the doors. Robert turned to Ned and sighed. "You are right, she seems ok."
Ned smiled. "Thank you Robert."
"Yeah, yeah," The king grumbled. "Now let's go, I am thirsty."
"Always with a drink on your mind" Ned remarks and Robert laughs.
"You know me to well my friend," Robert chuckled. "All too well, and maybe after we get some wine in us you will think about my offer."
Ned nodded and laughed with his old friend and King of the seven kingdoms. "You cannot go by a drunk man's word."
"I know that to well my friend, to well."
TBC
A/N- I'm glad everyone is enjoying so far and some of these characters may be a little OOC, Dany will have a different personality as well, she is humble yet strong but not defenseless. Jon just thinks that she is but she will prove him wrong. Anyway I'm not sure if I want to incorporate the Drogo story line but she will somehow get the eggs and Jon will go to the wall and take the black but that is all the spoilers I will give out for now anyway next chapter will be the feast.
