Andromeda

Chapter Three

Andromeda's young days had been one that Thane and Bancroft avoided thinking about it, the young girl who was a caregiver to happiness and the peacemaker in the large castle had taken the hearts of many with a simple smile and greeting. People spoke of her highly and wished for her to become Queen in the future and could see the fate of the Kingdom be safe within her hands, her mother, Gertrude, never doubted those thoughts and rumors since the girl was amazing herself.

She was a prodigy and seen to be the smartest than the widest mesters in the continent and the carrier of beauty that touched many men in the Kingdom as they wished to ask for her hand, though Andromeda had been young at the time and her father, Surya, sought her to have a childhood she wished for and not be forced into something she never desired. Despite Surya reigning, he loved his daughter Andromeda dearly though it hadn't meant he didn't love his wife and other children as much, he did, though he held the young girl close to his royal heart.

He was aware of what Andromeda truly was and therefore never wished for her awaken to take place, therefore, he would aim to keep her shielded from the world without her knowing, it was a selfish act, though he was an eager man in protecting what he loved. His ancestors often spoke of his daughter that would be born underneath the fullest moon to hold greatness and becoming a curse and blessing for some. Surya was never one to disagree with his ancestors seeing as the future he had predicted had happened.

So as a constant reminder to he had often told her words that were meant to draw herself away from any possibilities of awakening and be sheltered underneath the protection of her family. Though words can only do so much.

"Family is the most important for it gives me the strength of a million soldiers."

Those simple words seemed useless but they were true as dawn, he was King of his word and he meant them. Andromeda loved him dearly and continues to till the day she see's darkness, the days were she was young and truly happy she recognized that she was nothing but an annoyance where she finally recognized her mistakes as she ignored the small hints that a war was raging outside of the Kingdom and for that she suffered. On the cursed day she could still recall escaping her mother's warm and reassuring arms as she scrambled to the outside of the castle to a dark sight.

Screams of horror that echoed from the innocent and the splashes of blood that pooled beneath her small toes, she was frozen at the sight that would haunt her dreams for many nights, seeing the lifeless bodies of the townspeople resting on the cold floor, their eyes rolled back, their insides spilling from their bodies and the protruding weapon that pierced their skin. The air was tight and filled with death as she looked ahead, shock somehow making her move her to lift her feet as she carelessly moved forward.

Avoiding the dark creatures and the weapons she managed to move forward only feeling the warm blood paint her skin like the perfect canvas for an artist. The desperate cries only made the sinful tears roll down her cheeks seeing as she came to a final stop seeing the large man turned towards her, his eyes bluer than her own, he turned towards her the dark smile on his lips as he walked forward. She stared up to feel the tightness in her chest spread as the uncontrollable tears continued to fall down her pale cheeks.

Dread filled her heart as she watched the ice spear twirling between his grayish fingers, she simply looked up not knowing what to think, everywhere around her people were constantly being slaughtered, within few seconds of awaiting her death she watches as skillfully a sword pierced the chest of the creature, the tip of the sword came into her view making her eyes break from the gaze. The creature fell and quickly she was embraced by her older brother, her words rambled as he touched her skin for marks.

Andromeda allowed her gaze to wander and had noticed the man in armor over her brother's shoulder. The man was tall filled with armor as he slain these creatures with great skill. She watched with silence as the view of another creature came in place. Fear boiled in her throat as the appearance of this creature seemed stronger and brutal, shocking blue eyes as the horn-like bumps decorated his face, Andromeda couldn't help but feel as if she truly met the reaper. In these simple time-freezing moments had her awakening take place and her life collapse.

With a deep slice to the neck she watched the soldier that fought for her Kingdom stumble back, her voice croaked as the blood spurting from his neck and he desperately reached up to stop it. Her eyes widened as the armor crossed her eyes at the closer view, the gold plated, she had finally recalled it as the armor that stood tall in her father's room. Pain filled her chest as the soldier turned around his helmet falling onto the ground rolling a smile perched on his lips as he locked eyes with his daughter.

That soldier was none other than her father.

A scream echoed from the back of her throat as all of her emotions spiraled out of control and as she watched her father fall to the ground, her brother's arm disappeared around her as he flew back far away from her. Her dry-blooded hands curled into her hair as she stared at her father's motionless body, the visible tears crawling down her cheekbones onto the bloody ground. Her body became blank to pain as her anger grew and grew like an undying and raging fire.

Her emotions unstoppable as the bodies of White Walkers began to vanish into the thin air, the soldiers that rallied behind Surya became shook at the young girl seeing as the White Walkers around her disappeared without dragonglass, the tall man with glowing blue eyes had simply smirked at her actions. He turned around and began to walk away before glancing back, "I'll be back for you." His words clear and straightforward though were cold then the winter that would approach in the coming years.

The people of the Kingdom grasped their shoulders as the temperature dropped lower than they ever have, the man looked back with a glowing eye, he was curious about the young girl and reminded him of a fierce passion and without another glance he left freezing steps, Andromeda stood tall glaring at the man as she attempted to take another step she collapsed. Her older brother, bloody and battered, grasped the young girl with Gertrude running out the castle with panic.

Rain began to pour, the evident sign that the angels that existed were shedding tears for today, soon after Andromeda was then labeled to be God's gift as she saved the Kingdom from a crisis. She then began to learn the unnatural abilities that seemed that only witches held, though soon she was granted abilities above that. Though only the people had been aware of the true darkness their Queen held in her heart as she swore justice for her people and her father as she came of age, she set out upon on a mission to find the killer.

Only in the recent, she found out the name of the Night King, leading her a closer step to getting the justice she sought.

Thane watched quietly as her red lips curled upwards into a breathtaking smile, she was laughing quietly with the Stark's bastard which had ticked the soldier off, she hated the way she looked at him and how comfortable she was around him and how her skin seemed to brighten in his presence. He hated it. What could he do? He was nothing but a mere soldier who agreed to be the Queen's personal guard only to be closer to her, he was sure that his feelings would be reciprocated.

Beside Thane sat one of the three Direwolves that remained by Andromeda's side, Flitarian, he was the oldest brother among the three wolves, whenever meeting new people he was very hostile in letting them come near Andromeda as he harbors deep feelings as a man and best friend for her would. Thane had closely observed Flitarian as he would isolate himself and be the one to always be on guard for his surroundings and was stubborn but he held the big responsibility of being mature and strongest.

The middle oldest was Romulus who had taken a liking to Ghost and Grey Wind, he as well loved Andromeda though he hadn't always been by her side like Flitarian as he had taken that position already, he was devious at times and always was the mood bringer from the three as he enjoyed always being on his feet.

Thane sighed watching as the youngest sprung onto Romulus, she was trouble, pure-trouble, Larentia, the youngest she was and the most child-like and playful one of them all. Unlike her brothers she was known be more clever than she appeared, nimble as she is, she managed to always escape troubles. Thane could often remember the times he chased her around her the castle because of her playful habit to steal Gertrude's jewelry, she would be able to skillfully escape by running to Andromeda who would brush away the troubles she caused and would always scold Thane as she loved the characteristic the young wolf had.

"Ready to go?" Andromeda asked as she peered at the dazed soldier, he gasped before stepping to both of his feet and nodding with a light blush, "are you alright? If you have a cold I will have you st-" His eyes widened for a moment as he sucked in the air quickly, "no need." She smiled at him relieved for his words and confidence, "you are very strong." She then turned away heading to her horse and Jon with Ghost by his side as he played with the two other wolves.

Robb stepped out along with his father from the house, "father. Thank you, for giving me an opportunity to go on this journey." Eddard laughed lowly as Lady Stark approached his side, "this trip will hopefully allow you to bond with Andromeda." Robb felt his throat tightened, his parents had even been able to see his feelings for Andromeda, that was truly an embarrassment. The pair of adults watched as their oldest son forced to hid his smile though couldn't attempt to hide his flushed cheeks.

He bit the inside of his cheek as he released a deep breath, "Andromeda. She is more beautiful than the Lannister Queen. Her beauty in this house has been the talk as well as the kind acts she has don-" Eddard interrupted his wife quickly as he peered at his son with an interested smiled, "have you known of her healing ability?" Robb shook his eyes as he stared at his father, he quickly glanced over to Andromeda seeing as she was evolved in a deep conversation with Jon.

Cursing to himself, "no." He whispered, Eddard leaned back not noticing the nasty look Lady Stark casted over to Jon, "she may be a Queen but she seems to be a unique woman in the North or South and even over the seas." His father tilted his head as he glanced at the young Queen. Andromeda was becoming more and more desirable as she had spent her time with the Starks, with unnatural beauty and powers that been harbored by witches along with her high status, she was truly one of a kind.

Jon sighed as his hands crossed over his chest, Andromeda's frown made his insides tingle with delight as she watched him underneath her long lashes, "must you go there." Her voice was low but was evidence of her plead, his dark eyes look at the smaller girl, of course he wanted to go to the Night's Watch, though this meant that he would have to hold an oath one that could never allow him to be with Andromeda, this had been his long-lasting dream and yet Andromeda could not agree with him leaving soon after they finally met.

Her lips curled into a pout as she silently pleaded, "yes. You know that it is my dream." He looked down to her seeing as the ebony curled framed her beautiful and flawless face, his heart thumped as she let out a light sigh. She tilted her head as her eyes zoned off for the moment, "I suppose you shall go." Jon felt the laugh slip through his cracked lips as he looked at her, it was as if she was making his decisions, the smaller girl was simply amazing.

She looked up again to him, "I will send you letters all the time and I will come visit you personally." His eyes widened as she held too much confidence in her tone, "I am unsure you are able to visit." She sighed gently placing her hands on her hip looking at Jon with a mysterious glint in her eyes, he felt the glint cross his eyes staring at the young girl, Andromeda was confident in her promises and always made them when she was able to do so at all times.

It was something he had discovered when they were younger, whenever they played the strategic battle game. He took a deep breath staring at her for a moment, "soon I will have to go back to my Kingdom, therefore I wanted to spend as much time I could with the Starks." She frowned as she looked in the distance, gently rubbing the top of Ghost's head as he brushed his body against her legs. Jon frowned, "how long have you been here." She looked up to him with a light smile.

"For many years."

Thane sighed lightly as he lifted himself up onto the forest hearing the giggling voices from a group of girls near one of the small houses, Bancroft grinned like a madman looking between the girls and him. He grinned even brighter as he flashed them a wink, "they seemed interested." He raised an eyebrow as he spoke with a wide smile on his lips, Thane took a few steps with the horse facing ahead, "let them be interested for I am not." Bancroft sighed yet again.

Drawing his hand down his face he turned to the young solider, "you mustn't have feelings for the Queen. That is one of the royal rules." He glared at the older man narrowing his eyebrows at Bancroft who was taken back, his hands tightened around the belt of his horse, "Shut your mouth old man." Thane then took off ahead nearby the Queen herself as she majestically gotten onto the horse, Bancroft slowly followed after mumbling to himself.

"Stupid fool." He grounded his teeth. Andromeda gently brushed her hair back feeling the eyes on her as Thane approached her side, Eddard as well bounded towards her followed by Lady Stark, Arya, Bran, and Sansa. She smiled at them as Robb stopped in front of them, "I hope you all enjoy the trip." Eddard spoke with a smile. Andromeda's hair had swayed in the gentle winds as if assisting in showing her beauty, she smiled brightly at them as her eyes flickered behind Eddard and towards a man.

He was the older man, Grant, she had helped earlier and had stood beside a woman, with a light smile, she lifted her hand and waved towards him, he smiled even brighter as he responded with a smile. She breathed out lowly seeing the interested look from Eddard, "I wish I could thank you more for the pleasures of having to visit you." Lady Stark's fierce red hair curled around her features, "I do however wish to spend more time with the house of Starks." Her eyes were sincere as she glanced around from the children of Stark to the Heads.

She bowed her head lightly, "Andromeda. We wish for your next stay to come soon." Lady Stark spoke proudly, her tone filled with pride and happiness, "for I will." She nodded as her fingers gently gripped the straps as her horse took off gently, the rest followed in her step seeing as she had proudly been the first to step out into the open field. Her wolves by her side which had stood tall and fierce with each step, Bancroft simply admired the sight.

He was speechless, the young girl he had once known had grown to be a proud, confident and powerful Queen. She was more than fierce and ambitious in her intentions which were pure and wished to banish the hate that had seemed to still unfortuantly exist. He smiled feeling his eyes softening, her heart was her weakness, one that may soon be the very reason that leads to her downfall.

The Starks and people of that house had than watched as the five figures drifted away and rode further and further, many thinking the need to have Queen Andromeda yet again in their house seeing as she was someone who held kindness and gentleness and was powerful and fought for the better of everyone. The house of Starks was one special to Andromeda as that house was the one of many who knew her real identity and was kept as a secret.

Daylight shined as Andromeda rode quietly, Larentia and Romulus had nipped at each other happily, their soft fur swaying in the chilled winds as they ran in front of her, their tongues hanging out their mouth and the expression of glee filling their faces was enough to make Andromeda smile softly. Her hair gently fluttered as she turned her eyes from the direwolves to the open land, where the lands of green grass and tall cliffs were exposed to her welcomed eyes.

She slightly breathed out grasping the view, seeing the peacefulness around it. She raised an eyebrow seeing as Ghost had joined the two wolves with ease and was soon chasing after both of them, she glanced out from the corner of her eye seeing her fierce wolf remain at her side walking the same pace as her horse, it was as if he didn't want to leave her side. He was seen to be the oldest among them and clearly the most mature one out of all of them.

The sounds of the hooves echoed in the air as they began to head down a trail were the sights of cliffs and open land were no longer in their view, but the evergreen and looming trees that surrounded them. The scent of the fresh pine filled her nostril's with ease as she stared ahead, her excitement for meeting other people than the Stark's, not that she disliked them in any way but rather hoped to discover new people and create new long-lasting bonds.

Her fingers remain gentle on the straps of the horse as she felt the presence beside her, glancing over she looked eyes with the deep blue eyes that made her skin tingle and her heart jump with slight joy. She sent him a small smile seeing the growing and wider smile on his full lips, "you seem to be enjoying it?" He questioned, she nodded as she faced ahead slowly closing her eyes as she was only able to hear the sounds of the gentle birds and the trees swaying ever so slightly.

Facing ahead, "yes. The sight of the trees, land and even the grass has come to my knowledge to be known as one of the beautiful wonders of this world." She smiled even brighter, Robb felt his heart pace back and forth as he looked at her, "though yet, it has seem that I have found another beautiful sight." He trailed off, hoping she would understand the compliment, though she turned to him with wide and excited eyes and she looked around the area in search of this 'sight' he had found.

He gave a small chuckle, his shoulders shaking, he was sure that Andromeda was intelligent though she was simply naive to her own beauty, "what?" She furrowed her brows looking at the oldest Stark, she was confused and wished to simply bath in the beauty of this sight he had found. He grinned larger, "it is you." She was taken by surprise at his very own words as she quickly turned away in hopes of him not seeing the blush on her cheeks.

She licked her lips nervously feeling her heart race faster, "stop it. Robb." She breathed out, Robb let his eyes wandered over her skin knowing his words had made her mind spin, though when she had said his name so easily he wanted to take her in many ways. His grip around the straps tightened slightly, she glanced at him again though it was yet a look filled with desire and lust as she fluttered her long lashes at him making his insides twirl.

As Andromeda and Robb exchanged words they couldn't notice the sound of grinding teeth from the young solider, his eyes baring deeply into the back of Robb Stark's tunic, he wanted to kill the man seeing as he made his dearest smile, laugh and even jump with his simple words. Thane clenched his teeth and remained his tightened grip on the straps, that was until they managed to take a break from ride. Sun had rose as quick as it had set, leading the five individuals to taking a break.

The sounds of crickets echoed along the treeline as the horses and animals had remained at the lake, Andromeda had taken the moment to relish in the cold water as it touched her calves. She sighed in relief and craned her neck back seeing as the horses silently drank the cold and refreshing water from its source. Flitarian had rested his head in the lap of Andromeda, she let her fingers softly wove through the hair of the wolf, he shut his eyes and enjoyed the feeling.

From the small hand-made fire the four other individuals managed to remain in a circle around the brewing warm fire but couldn't help but let their eyes being drawn to the brightest flame of them all. At the lake the men couldn't help but identify her as a wood nymph, one with such grace as she tamed a furious beast and let the moon assist in showing her outstanding beauty. Jon leaned against the rock as his dark eyes flickered over to Robb.

His eyes deeply focused on Andromeda's figure, never leaving her for a moment, he closed his eyes leaning against the rock. Feeling the curves and dents of the rock admiring the imperfection of the rock, his eyes flickered over to the woman and back to the fire and his brother, he wasn't aware that Andromeda had abilities like those. He looked over to the soldiers, certainly she was able to defend themselves though these men that came along with her should be aware of her abilities.

He bit the inside of his cheek, despite being the foreign Queen she has abilities that can be used against her and taken from her, let alone be used as a weapon. Staring at the flames the dancing ashes had spread around the group, she was more special than he had thought, with the blinding beauty and now the strength to heal a man without the use of dark magic. He clenched his fists, he had than declared the vow to protect her with his life.

Though it seemed with him going to the Walls would prevent him from doing so. He stood to his feet, the sound of his sword clanging to his hip was enough to bring the others from their daze, "we should get going." Robb nodded as he parted his lips, "I will get Andromeda." Jon quickly spoke as had made a direct approach to the girl, Robb frowned lightly before heading to his own horse but couldn't help but noticing the daring look from Thane and the urgency for Bancroft to calm the young man.

Both of the men had made their way towards their horses, both exchanging hushed words. Robb narrowed his eyes at this and looked over to Andromeda and Jon seeing as the pair conversed and both gotten to their horses, he made his way to his own with ease. The group continued on their path in moments, an half-hour had passed as the looming trees had soon revealed a large house. Filled with grey stone bricks and a large gate at the front.

People had peeked over the edges, "open the gates! Our Lord has arrived!" One of the men shouted letting the thumping sound and the appearance of the gate rolling upwards, Andromeda followed quietly seeing as her wolves stuck by her side confused and slight unsure of how to act. She kept her posture straight as she soon passed the gates along with the others, Robb was the first to get off his horse and was immediately greeted by a man.

His hair sleeked back and his shoulders tall as he showered Robb with a gentle smile. Andromeda made the simple observations as she felt the eyes around her surround her, she gently stepped onto the ground seeing as her wolves curled around her legs seeking affection. She rubbed their heads lightly before making her way towards Robb and now two men, Robb slightly turned seeing as Andromeda wanted her presence to be known.

Gregor Forester had bowed his head along with the eldest son Rodrik, "pleasure it is to meet you, my Queen." Gregor spoke, his eyes gentle along with his voice, Andromeda smiled to him as she curtsied to him letting showing her manners. She sucked in her breath, "please. Call me Andromeda." She smiled at the men, "it is truly an honor to meet the Queen we heard much about." She tilted her head looking at Robb, sending him a cautious look.

She shook her head, "simply a woman I am." She chuckled softly, Rodrik narrowed his eyes at the woman, he had only heard whispers among his house regarding the woman. Someone of dear power who had been close with the House of Starks at a young age, though yet managed to be a Queen oversea's. He was impressed seeing as the woman merely passed his expectations, "I would like you to meet my family." Gregor spoke as he gestured for his wife and children to step forward.

Andromeda had taken in the eyes of the children as they peered at her with interest, "my wife. Elissa." She stepped forward with a gentle smile on her lips as she looked to both Robb and Andromeda, both seemed to be handsome and beautiful creatures though deadly when needed to be. She smiled and curtsied to Andromeda, "my Queen. My Lord. It is a true pleasure to meet you." Andromeda nodded realizing the woman was one filled with wisdom and kindness in the tone of her words.

"And these are your children?" Andromeda asked as the three young children sent soft smiles though the youngest of them all hid behind the Lord of the house, "Talia, my Lady." She lifted the edge of her long skirt and glanced down for a moment before sending a nervous smile to her. Talia felt the tingles crawl her skin as she looked up at Andromeda, a woman with beauty that made her crave and a power that shown her strength as a woman.

She admired her. From the moment she heard about her to the current moment, though despite that Talia hoped that she had somewhat had given an good impression to the Queen. Beside her Ethan had looked at her with widen eyes, his lips parted as he finally had seen the woman to all the wandering rumors, "h-hello." He stuttered to her, Lord Forester let out a rough laugh at his young son's reaction to Andromeda. Ethan had never been taken the beauty of girls at his age and was rather childish in the sense of marriage, though he had finally managed to see the true glowing beauty of an infamous Queen.

Softly smiling at him she greeted him as well, she turned her eyes to the small figure hidden behind Lord Foresters leg, he gave Andromeda a nervous smile as he continued to hide behind his father, allowing the Queen of another place to laugh softly. She was astonished by his actions but hadn't bothered to force him to talk to her, "hello. My Grace, I am Elaena Glenmore, and the only daughter of the Glenmore House." Andromeda tilted seeing the sparkle in the girls eyes.

Smiling at her she could easily see that her and the girl would get along well, Elaena smiled brighter at this simple action. Softly breathing out Andromeda casted a glance at Robb seeing as he was looking at her, Lord Forester had locked eyes with both individuals, "come. My Lord and Queen, we have arranged a delicious supper for our guests tonight." He gestured towards the inside of the house, Andromeda stepped forward seeing as Robb had reached his hand out for her, she smiled taking it.

Enjoying the comforting warmth she drowned in the feeling of his touch, recalling the nights ago on their first kiss, so sweet and gentle, she had yet to feel his soft lips against her's with a discover to feel the utter bliss again. She stood tall walking with her head held high and her posture straight letting the greedy eyes around her feast upon her beauty figure and features, the people of the house had already caught glimpse of the incoming wedding between Robb and Andromeda.

Seeing as the pair had looked to be well-fitted for each other and had spewed the authority-like aura, the doors opened allowed the maids and servants around to rush placing the last plates on the table along with the dishes. The delicious smell of food drafted into the nose of the group of people, Thane sighed as he closed his eyes taking a seat beside Bancroft seeing the baked chicken shine and his stomach growl with pleasure, speaking a small prayer as he than had took a quick glance at Andromeda, seeing as she was at the head table seated between the brothers.

Bancroft chewed on his food and took a large sip of his red wine, he breathed out letting out a small sigh, "come on Thane. Do not always have your attention on our Queen." He winked playfully at the younger man, who sharply glared at him with narrowed eyes and scrunched eyebrows. Despite the gracious smell of food, Thane couldn't help but still keep his eyes on his Queen, his friend and his dearest. He licked his lips looking down seeing as she spoke with the head of the house with grace.

Unlike Bancroft, Thane wasn't as experienced the mind of Royals and had preferred his time on the battle field rather then a fancy table with spoons. Though all of that had changed when he had meet her, something he never thought would ever take place. Since he was one who had suffered many losses of his loved ones, therefore he hadn't wished to put himself in the situation to love again, though he was incapable of doing that when looking at Andromeda.

Jon had kept his lips silent as his brother had talked, he wasn't use to the feeling at sitting at the head table though the Lord of the house had pestered him to sit, within him he wanted to jump with happiness seeing as he was somewhat seen as a Stark rather than a bastard. He eyed the head of the house, his dark eyes seemed to observe everyone at the table from the children to the woman though he could identify one trait that made Jon smile, he was a loyal banner-man to the Stark's.

He was able to see as the way he talked with Robb about the affairs regarding the Stark house, Jon easily noticed the twinkling in his eyes as he talked to Robb with gentle words. Jon raised his fork taking another bite hearing as everyone around him talked, he looked up for a moment catching the eye of a boy, his dark hair gelled back as he stared at Jon with interest, "hello?" Jon spoke confused on how to act to a mere child, his skin tingled as the boy continued to stare at him somehow acting as if he was analyzing him.

He nodded then the boy, 'Ethan' had returned to his platter of food. Hearing the gentle laugh of Andromeda his stomach bubbled, he had heard her laugh throughout many occasions in the journey though her laugh now seemed to make his mind spin. He looked over to her, seeing as the aura around her was peaceful and filled with kindness though behind it you could see that she would be deadly when needed to be. She was a Queen after-all. A foreign one.

She tilted her head hearing as Gregor had spoke to both Robb and Andromeda, "are you perhaps going to get married?" He asked gentle. His eyes raised with interest as everyone else at the table looked at the two, Andromeda looked between each of the individuals feeling the burning gaze from Jon. She licked her lips before casting a glance at Robb who had intensely looked at her, she took a sharp breath looking at Gregor with a gentle smile on her lips taking the man by surprise.

"Perhaps in the future. For I am unable to tell now." The sight of Jon and Robb's widened eyes made her heart nearly explode along with the others at the table, "dear. Do not pester the Queen." Lady Forester spoke a light smile hinted on her lips, happiness twinkled in her eye seeing as the both Stark brothers had seemed to fallen to the affections of the Queen. She was impressed though not swayed as she had known Andromeda to be gentle, kind, helpful and powerful to all of those regardless of power and status.

Lady Forester's dark red hair shined dimly as she was aware that it was hard not to fall for the Queen for her personality was outstanding and her beauty more charming than any other she had seen and her body that seemed to attract men like moths to a flame. She was sure that Andromeda was unaware of how powerful she truly was and never bothered to think of herself but rather to others, seeing as Andromeda had sneaked multiple pieces of chicken onto Ryon's plate, who smiled brighter every-time she had done so.

The dinner had lasted for a while as soon they were escorted to their rooms, Talia and Ryon had escorted the Queen as the brothers had been escorted by Gregor and Rodrik. On their way to Andromeda's room, Ryon clutched his older sister's skirt seeing as the ferrous three direwolves walked beside Andromeda. Noticing this she glanced back stopping in the process allowing the other two children to stop as well, Andromeda called her wolf, "Larentia." The wolf easily came to her side nudging her leg.

She smiled, "show Ryon your not scary." Immediately the wolf lunged towards Ryon, who let out a panicked scream and soon had fell to the ground as the wolf began to lick his face excitedly. Soon the sound of his scream had drowned in his own laughter as Romulus had joined in entertaining the boy. Andromeda smiled enjoying the bright smile on the child's face, "thank you." Talia spoke, she smiled at Andromeda looking up to her figure.

She simply raised an eyebrow, "I have done nothing, Talia." She continued to walk as Talia had led her, "you have." Her eyes were casted downwards as she inferior to Andromeda, noticing this the Queen halted in her steps allowing both of the children to look at her with interested eyes. She smiled at them gratefully, "coming here was bound to happen." She breathed out as she gently opened the door allowing her wolves to enter first.

Her calculating eyes drifted around the room admiring the simplicity of it and the sight of the dark night sky from the brick window, she stepped into the room sitting onto the bed allowing both Foresters to come into the room slightly dazed and confused. She brushed a strand of hair behind her neck, "the future is something you cannot change." She smiled lightly, Ryon tilted his head as he looked at Andromeda at his young age he remained very interested in her puzzling words.

"Can you see the future?" He asked. His soft voice brought a soft smile on her lips, somehow managing to explain everything that had been needed to do so, Talia's eyes widened. She had never heard of Andromeda being able to have powers, one a witch would have, she was confused, startled, surprised but overall she felt impressed. Andromeda was a Queen that ruled the kingdom passed the Sunset Sea which has never been cross-able though it seemed the waters had favored their true Queen, and the powers she possed.

Talia gulped seeing as Ryon bounced towards her, his lips slipping with multiple questions as he asked her excitedly. She easily responded with a carefree smile on her lips and Talia couldn't help but soon join in, asking her questions regarding her reign and questions about her powers which seemed to be unknown to the world. The three in the room had laughed and gotten serious at moments though had drowned in the moments they had until Andromeda had caught the sight of Ryon nestling in her arms.

She raised an eyebrow seeing a yawn pass his small lips, "let's get you to bed." Talia spoke as she tugged at her younger brother's shirt, he groaned lowly wanting to embrace in the warmth of the older girl. Andromeda let out a small smile as finally Ryon had stepped out her arms and was shocked as he pressed a light kiss to her cheek before rushing out the room, Talia gasped at the action as her brother's laughter echoed down the lonely hall.

Her face flushed red as she glanced over to Andromeda scared of her reaction, though she simply laughed and proceeded to get up, "is their a lake around here?" She asked. Talia nodded, "yes. One down by the grove. Not to ways along here." She tilted her head curious as to what Andromeda had planned to do during the late night, "I wanted to go for a walk." Talia nodded quietly as she was fighting the will to join her though bit the inside of her lip and forced herself not to.

Talia had led her outside the house were the signs of torches had been lit and the night guards had been surrounding different parts of the house as the two woman disappeared into the grove the only sounds were heard was the crunching of the leaves underneath their foots and the rustling of the branches of the cool wind. Talia had came to stop, leading Andromeda's figure nearly being consumed by the shadows of the night.

She turned back with a questioning look, "further up you will find the lake. I shall return to my chambers." Talia spoke as she took a gentle step back and swiped the strands of her wild dark red hair behind her ear. The older woman simply smiled, "goodnight." She than turned around, her wolves trailing after her as they curiously looked around the trees and soon the beautiful figure of the Queen had been entirely swallowed by the night.

Andromeda deeply breathed out as she gathered the beautiful view of nature, the sight of birds cuddle near each other on the tree, the gentle sways of the water and the dragonflies that gracefully flew providing the small light. Her wolves nestled down onto the grass and leaned their heads on the ground, she stepped forward in the silence and then tugged on the strings of her dress, feeling the tightness of the fabric that had cling to her had shed off of her and fell to the ground pooling her skin.

The cold breeze blew against her exposed skin, she sucked in lightly admiring the feeling as she gently took her undergarments off as well. Stepping forward she placed her body into the lake, admiring the coldness by yet comforting feeling it gave. She tilted her head back as she sinked further into the waters, now reaching up to her shoulder letting her long hair becoming wet. Licking her lips she cupped the water in her hands before splashing it onto her face.

She closed her eyes feeling the droplets of water fall pass her cheekbones to her plump lips, opening her eyes she locked her gaze with the moon. It was bright, bright enough to light the entire lake, though somehow as Andromeda had bathed in the water of the lake she had never failed to give the appeal of a goddess. She raked a hand through her hair looking at the moon, wondering what her mother and brothers were doing, how her people were doing.

She wondered it all. Though she had been aware that her people were stronger, perhaps stronger than her whole-being. This thought had essentially led to the woman having her thoughts wander her mind freely as she had managed to think about her homeland rather than her goal and the people around her.

The red haired man groaned lowly as he got off his horse, his eyes quickly grasped the sight of sun seeing as it had set and the moon had risen. He bit the inside of his lip as he looked over to his shoulder seeing as his men had already made their ways to their quarters, he raked a quick hand through his hair as he was sure he would hear it in the morning from his sister. He was suppose to be here earlier though with the errand from his father and the long training session with his men he had gotten lost in time.

The sign of his late arrival would be a sight of disrespect, though he was sure that Robb Stark was understanding though he wasn't sure of this 'Andromeda'. He shut the gate behind him, hearing his horse let out a huff and went to the back of its stable, his mind had screamed for him to sleep though his body had overpowered him and somehow convinced him into taking a walk in the darkest hour of the night. His arms wrapped behind his back as he sent a sharp nod to the guards, their eyes speaking without the exchange of words needed.

Arthur Glenmore had stepped into the grove, closing his eyes as he admired the sounds of his low humming, surprisingly the man had enjoyed his peaceful moments despite being the Commander of his House elite guard. He was relaxed after finally hearing the light chirps of birds instead of men huffing and shouting complaints, his fingers casually brushed a tree branch as he plucked the leaf, twirling the stem around the tips of his fingers.

He extended his arm letting the leaf go, the leaf had twirled and spun in multiple directions allowing Arthur's gaze to follow after. His eyes followed the leaf seeing as it had dropped in the lake, near a figure, it was then he felt his heart jump with excitement and his eyes go wide as he looked to the woman. Her eyes directed upwards to the moon as it bathed her body, her ivory skin exposed to the rest of the night, Arthur gasped as he jumped behind the tree avoiding the look from the woman.

Arthur hadn't expected a woman to be in the grove, let alone naked.