DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything to do with 'Game Of Thrones.' I only own my characters. :)
NAOMI'S hair was long, falling to her waist in light brown straight strands. Two pieces were braided and pulled back from her face while the rest was free. Ella had weaved her fingers through making sure all was right. Her dress, a light green shade, fell to the floor made of light material that was uncommon in the North.
"A feast in your honor." Ella said.
Naomi was nervous and hated the fact that she was going to be on display. The Stark family decided to hold a feast in celebration of not only Naomi's arrival to Winterfell but also for her and Robb's engagement. Those that hadn't seen Naomi yet would be looking for her while those that had already seen her would be more than happy to see her again. She could already feel the stares and hear the whispers.
Voices carried through the halls from the dining area where many people awaited the arrival of Naomi. The Stark family had already been introduced and seated at the head table now it was only Naomi. Her father was waiting for her outside the closed doors, dressed in his best robes and shirts. Her older brother Talon was clean shaven while her younger brother, Ryder was jumping with anticipation beside him. They would walk behind Naomi and her father.
"You look beautiful my dear." Her father smiled and grasped her hand in his lightly.
"Thank you father." Naomi replied.
As the doors opened Naomi nearly collapsed with all they eyes focused on her. Her father kept her study as they walked down the aisle to meet the Stark family at the head table. Looking at the end her eyes fell upon Robb who was standing and looking back at her with excitement. He offered her a comforting smile and she returned it with a small one of her own.
The feast went by quickly and now many people were dancing to the music being played. Naomi hadn't really gotten the chance to talk to Robb for her father had consumed him most of the time. She did however get the chance to talk to his other siblings, particularly his younger sister Sansa, who was 2 years younger than her. Naomi found that Arya, Robb's youngest sister, took a liking to her when she confessed to Sansa that she didn't care for dressing up.
Now Naomi had left the table and had found her way to her brother who was in conversation with Robb's uncle. Talon saw her and bowed his head to the man before stepping around him to his sister.
"I know that look." Talon said. "Naomi do not worry."
"I feel so out of place." Naomi looked around the room, spotting her father talking with Ned Stark.
"These are your people now." Talon said looking at her. "You must get use to them."
Naomi looked at him unsure. He hadn't heard some the rumors that flew throughout the room about her. Yes Naomi doesn't speak much but she hasn't since the raid on her village, Morpeth, and witnessing her mother's death. One doesn't get over something like that in only 8 months. They should just be glad Naomi was still functioning, she thought.
"Naomi as your older brother I beg you," Talon looked at her with their father's green eyes, "do not stress or worry. After all this is your engagement feast." And then he kissed her forehead and moved back to the head table.
She was left to mingle among the people on her own, something she had not wanted to do. Naomi knew no one here and all she got from people were stares and then they would lean in close to their friends. Not wanting to disappoint Talon she stayed and didn't flee from the hall. Instead she looked at the dancers and the joy on their faces. She yearned for joy and wanted to have that feeling of absolute happiness instead of secure loneliness.
Across from her on the other side of the room Ryder was talking to Robb Stark. Naomi couldn't help but to smile at the sight. Ryder seemed to be talking quite fast and excited making Robb smile and laugh. He had a nice smile, Naomi thought. It made his blue eyes shine even more and he even had dimples sort of. Not wanting Robb's ear to be talked off she decided to go save him from her younger brother.
"... so have you ever seen a direwolf?" Ryder looked up at Robb asking him.
Robb shook his head laughing a bit. "Can't say I have."
"Ryder." Naomi stood by her brother putting her arm around his shoulder. "Give him a moment to breathe in between your questions. You do not need to know all this very night."
"He's never seen a direwolf, Naomi." Ryder looked up at his sister. "What about a White Walker?" He looked back at Robb.
Robb laughed while Naomi shook her head. "Ryder, perhaps you would like to keep Talon company for some time or join Bran and Arya."
Ryder looked up at his sister and sighed before running over to join not his older brother but rather the two Stark siblings who were most likely up to no good. Naomi laughed watching her brother go before she turned back to Robb and brushed a piece of her hair from her face.
"Your brother is the curious one." Robb laughed turning back to Naomi.
"Yes, he is. He's also quite the talker and I apologize for that." Naomi looked at him.
He stared back at her smiling gently and shook his head. "No need. I have four younger siblings, one of which is Sansa. You have not heard a talker until you've heard one of her rants."
Naomi laughed enjoying Robb's company. He was a handsome man and easy to get along with. As much as she thought she would feel awkward she found that she was rather comfortable in his presence. Looking over at the Stark table she noticed his parents and her father watching them and seeming to like what they saw. Plus when she was with him she didn't hear the whispers.
But their moment was short lived when Sansa came over and pulled Robb away to dance. Naomi laughed and watched as he reluctantly gave into his sister's wish with a wide smile on his face. She clapped as she watched them keep beat to the music but then she saw a group of people looking at her and then quickly look away when spotted. Naomi's smile disappeared and she stood watching Robb and Sansa, listening to the whispers flying about the room.
It'll get better as the story moves along. :) Thank you for the reviews on my first story.
