So note to self, I'm never copying and pasting with this story ever again. From now on, I'll make sure that the alignment doesn't screw up again. This chapter is really short. Hopefully it doesn't happen again. Next chapter will be...SPOILER!

Chapter Two

KAKASHI

In Bran's bedroom, the sleeping child sleeps under layer of layer of blankets while his mother and brother sits at his side, wolves howling in the night, knitting effortlessly like it's all there is in the world while her son watches with worry. Kakashi crouches in a corner, with one hand on Jiraiya's greatest novels, and another tucked under his masked chin. The only reason he wears this mask is his father. Sakumo Hatake was one of the greatest samurai in history, but sacrificed the mission for his allies.

While he did the morally right thing, he became shunned as a disgrace, and Kakashi donned the mask that hid his nose and mouth so that none would see he was Sakumo's son. Then Sakumo did what he could to preserve his honor in a land where what he did next was honorable: Suicide. After that, the mask became a constant he would wear, and he became a cold and callous child. Then Obito Uchiha had to stumble along and change everything.

During the Third Civil War, he had been a hindrance, until the woman he loved, Rin Nohara, was kidnapped by the enemy. He told him, those who disobey orders are scum, but those who abandon their allies are worse than scum. Then Kakashi had to get a scar over his eye and Obito saved his life at what was supposed to be his death.

Unfortunately, life can never be simple. Months after, Rin died...By Kakashi's own hands. She had been kidnapped, and poisoned. She begged Kakashi to kill her before the poison did. And when he charged at the last kidnapper, she jumped into the attack. He stabbed her in the heart. He spent years hallucinating of the two afterwards, having to find something to ease the pain. He became ANBU, the assassins of the Samurai world.

Then he eventually became a mentor to students. Every one of them failed when it came to the point of abandoning allies for missions, except for Naruto Namikaze-Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sasuke Uchiha. Then they went on to become students of the Sannin, the greatest samurai who ever lived. Naruto trained under Jiraiya, Sakura trained under Tsunade, and Sasuke trained under the infamous Orochimaru. That lead to the falling out between them.

Naruto and Sakura were convinced that the snake would use their friend in his twisted experiments on living lives. But Sasuke was able to prove that nothing Orochimaru did would make him an experiment. When that happened, he left and formed his band of mercenaries: Taka. It's ancient meaning is the word Hawk. The Band of the Hawks would be what they would've called themselves in Westeros.

Then a man claiming to be Madara Uchiha declares war on the samurai with a band of criminals called Akatsuki, and an army of monsters called Zetsu as his forces. It was enough for the samurai kingdoms to ally themselves together and battle the oncoming storm. And during the final battle, an elderly man with blood red eyes in crimson samurai armor entered the battle. This was Madara Uchiha. The real Madara Uchiha.

It didn't take people long to realise the man in the mask was a fake. And nobody expected the man to be Obito Uchiha. It turned out that Madara had spent years grooming Obito into his heir after his 'Death.' Then he became enraged when he learnt that Madara had orchestrated Rin's death and betrayed him. Now he's dead, again. Now all that's left to do is rebuild what was lost. And that cannot be done without the seven kingdoms.

It's an odd name, the seven kingdoms, even though there are technically nine. But he does know that there were seven when Aegon came barrelling into the world. But he can't think of trivial things right now. He has to keep an eye on Bran, and his mother. Just to be safe, he already sent word to have reinforcements sent out. Lead by Sasuke, if he's guessing correctly. Either him or Sai.

While he's reading, and Lady Stark is sewing, the bald man with chains around his neck Kakashi has come to know as Maester Luwin, who he believes to be a good man, enters the room. The Maester clears his throat, "It's time we reviewed the accounts, my lady. You'll want to know how much this royal visit has cost us." Lady Stark barely looks up, "Talk to Poole about it." Luwin bobs his head, "Poole went south with Lord Stark, my lady. We need a new steward, and there are several other appointments that require our immediate attention…"

Lady Stark snaps, "I don't care about appointments!" Robb rises from his seat, "I'll make the appointments. We'll talk about it first thing in the morning." Luwin bows, "Very good, my Lord. My Lady." He bows to Kakashi, who assures, "If you wish, you can call me ser." Luwin bows again, "Many thanks." Robb asks his mother, "When was the last time you left this room?" Kakashi answers for her, "Since her husband and daughters went south."Lady Stark explains, "I have to take care of him."

Robb assures, "He's not going to die, mother. Maester Luwin says the most dangerous time has passed." She throws the sewn cloth aside, "What if he's wrong? Bran needs me." Robb adds, "Rickon needs you. He's six. He doesn't know what's happening. He follows me around all day, clutching my leg, crying…" Catelyn screams, "Close the windows! I can't stand it! Please make them stop!"

Robb goes to close the window, but stops. He looks out at a light, "Fire! You stay here. I'll come back." Robb runs out the room while Lady Stark and Kakashi looked out the window. "You're not supposed to be here." They both turn around to see a complete stranger, looking like a man without a home, "No one is supposed to be here. It's a mercy. He's dead already." He brandishes a fine knife, and walks towards Bran.

Lady Stark screams, "No!" She grabs the blade with her bare hands and struggles with the mother. Kakashi thinks quickly and draws a Kunai and stabs the man in the shoulder. The man pushes Kakashi and Lady Stark away, but that's when Lady Stark pulls out the Kunai she was given and stabbed the man in the leg. He slapped her away. He marches ever closer to Bran, preparing to make the kill.

And that's when it happens. That's when Bran's pup of a direwolf lunges at the attacker and rips his throat out. After a moment of looking at the dead man, the two look to see the pup sitting close to Bran, acting as if nothing had happened, with blood dripping from it's maw. The following morning, Kakashi stands at the ground where Bran was found, bellow that broken tower.

Eventually, Lady Stark exits, with a determination never seen before. Kakashi asks, "What did you find, my lady?" She answers, "There was a patch cleared off in the middle of the top floor, and in it I found this." She produces a long strand of blonde hair. Kakashi inspects it, "Fresh and recent hair, gold in color." He connects the dots, "This is not good. This is not good at all." Lady Stark commands, "Get Maester Luwin, Rodrick Cassel, Theon Greyjoy, and my son Robb."

She walks off, "We will meet in the Godswood." Kakashi finds a guard and asks, "Could you help me find Maester Luwin, Rodrick Cassel, Theon Greyjoy, and Lord Robb Stark?" The guard nods, "Of course, foreigner." He marches off and Kakashi heads to the Godswoods, at some point, and sees the others have made. He apologizes, "Apologies for being late. Punctuality was never my strongest trait."

Lady Stark begins, "What I am about to tell you must remain between us. I don't think Bran fell from that tower. I think he was thrown." Maester Luwin agrees, "The boy was always sure-footed before." Lady Stark continues, "Someone tried to kill him twice. Why? Why murder an innocent child? Unless he saw something he wasn't meant to see."

Theon Greyjoy asks, "Saw what, my lady?" Lady Stark answers, "I don't know. But I would stake my life the Lannisters are involved. We already have reason to suspect their loyalty to the crown." Kakashi explains, "It would seem that in the tower where Bran fell there was a long lock of fresh golden hair. And there was only one person with a long lock of golden hair. And she may not have been alone."

Rodrick Cassel inspects the dagger, "Did you notice the dagger the killer used? It's too fine a weapon for such a man. The blade is Valyrian steel, the handle dragonbone. Someone gave it to him." Robb growls, "They come into our home and try to murder my brother? If it's war they want…" Theon Greyjoy speaks up, "If it comes to that, you know I'll stand behind you." Maester Luwin asks, "What, is there going to be a battle in the Godswood? Too easily words of war become acts of war. We don't know the truth yet. Lord Stark must be told of this."

Lady Stark insists, "I don't trust a raven to carry these words." Robb speaks up, "I'll ride to King's Landing." Lady Stark denies him, "No. There must always be a Stark in Winterfell. I will go myself." Robb objects, "Mother, you can't." Lady Stark stands her ground, "I must." Ser Rodrick informs, "I'll send Hal with a squad of guardsmen to escort you." Lady Stark disapproves, "Too large a party attracts unwanted attention. I don't want the Lannisters to know I'm coming."

Rodrick Cassel insists, "Let me accompany you at least. The Kingsroad can be a dangerous place for a woman alone." Kakashi speaks up, "I should go as well. I need to notify my companions." Theon questions, "So we won't have any more samurai here?" Kakashi nods, "No. More will join you in Winterfell after I am gone." Robb asks a simple question on his mind, "What about Bran?"

Lady Stark looks about ready to cry, "I have prayed to the Seven for more than a month. Bran's life is in their hands now."

After that, Lady Stark, Ser Rodrick, and Kakashi the Copycat leave south.