Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the story so far. Again, I do know it is slow and hasn't yet gotten to the point of Athena deciding to be the almighty queen of Westoros, but it is coming soon I swear. Also I probably won't be uploading as often as I have been because college sucks, but oh well. Anyways, here is a long chapter for you all, I hope you enjoy, please leave reviews.:)

Chapter 4: Green Blood

Athena awoke feeling as if she had slept for days, her hair was a mess, but she felt very rested. The two sabers woke when Athena started to get out of her bed. It was a surprise to find that the room had been cleaned spotless, it was as if her sabers did nothing the night before. She saw handmaiden was getting her bath ready so Athena politely apologized for the mess they made.

"It's alright my lady, these two are so sweet. They grow larger every day, and so does their mind. They say wildcats can never be tamed, but they will always be loyal to those they love." Her handmaiden was a young girl of fourteen who claimed to have sailed to Westeros a year back. She had big green eyes and perfect light brown curls that fell to her shoulders. She could be mistaken for a lord's daughter with her looks. Athena felt jealous for a moment at how naturally beautiful she was, but the girl was so sweet it didn't last long.

"They are aren't they?" Athena said picking up the big male. He was wild and jumped off her lap to play with his sister.

"My lady if I may be so bold, but I think you should take them outside in the yard to play. Wild animals don't do well being locked up all day, they need to see the outside world."

Her handmaiden was right; the sabers were growing rapidly as does their minds. They needed to play outside, but Athena didn't want to scare people with how large they are becoming. The two canines had protruded. There was now no doubt the two were sabers from North of the Wall.

"Alright," Athena agreed, "but you are coming with me. Tell me your name." She commanded.

"This one is Soralyn from Sothoryos." The young girl stated feeling a bit uncomfortable.

"Sothoryos?" Athena questioned. Sothoryos was another continent, so large, wild, and unexplored that Athena didn't think someone could live there. She heard stories about how jungle made its way to cover the entire land as well as crocodiles, giant bats, and dragon-like creatures.

"Yes my lady, I was the daughter of the noble House Sylmon. My father was a great leader, but there was an invasion from a group tribesman that raided our village. Men were killed, women were raped, and children were taken as slaves. But my uncle stole me away to the island of Noth, but I was taken by slavers and ended up here." Soralyn's face was unchanged by her story.

"Wow, that's… Wow. Well you never really can tell who a person is or their history can you?" Athena said giving a small laugh.

The two made their way to the yard where Robb and Jon would practice their sword fighting, but today was the day that Ned, Jon, Sansa, and Arya left Winterfell, but it was still early in the morning so they wouldn't be leaving for a couple more hours.

Athena and Soralyn put down the two sabers. Both brother and sister were cautious of their new surroundings and sniffed almost everything before they began to wrestle. Athena laughed at her children, she truly loved them.

"What are their names my lady?" Soralyn asked.

"Well I haven't given names; it is custom in my family to only name a child when you know it will survive." Athena said gazing at them. The male had smelled charred meat a cook was walking with and stopped in front of the man. Athena paid full attention in case something was wrong, but the man didn't fear him. Instead he patted the saber on the head giving him a piece of meat along with one to his sister.

"I think they will survive my lady, maybe you should start thinking of names." Soralyn wore a pale gray dress with a black cloak to shield her body from the cold. The girl was so young to have endured such a life like she had before.

Athena then thought of something, "I will name them Leyrion and Sorella." Athena stated feeling proud of herself.

"Leyrion after your father King Leonard?" She asked looking confused.

"Yes," Athena said, "and Sorella after Soralyn." Athena said looking at Soralyn.

"My lady, I am honored," Soralyn kneeled in front of Athena.

"The honor is yours, you may stand."

Leyrion and Sorella continued to play with watchful eyes of people who had gathered to see the two big cats.

"Queen of Sabers," a man's voice said behind Athena.

She turned around to see Theon Greyjoy smiling like a child. He had a funny look to him, as if he thought the whole world was a joke. Athena greeted him and turned back around, but he persisted.

"They are quite a show," he said standing very close to her, "you look very beautiful my lady." Theon said flirtatiously.

"That is kind of you to say so," Athena said feeling a bit annoyed. She didn't feel beautiful today, especially not when Soralyn was next to her. Athena bathed and dressed, but it was a simple dress and her hair was up in a braided bun.

Theon edged closer and whispered in her ear, "Perhaps I could come into your bedchamber tonight to keep you company."

His lack of respect for women set her off, "Please do so, I'm sure my sabers would love to eat a smelly kraken for dinner."

"Did the noble young saber just threaten me?" He said teasingly.

"I did," Athena said still watching Leyrion and Sorella playing the in yard. They continued to wrestle, biting at each other's neck until one cried in pain.

There was a little girl and her mom watching the show. The little girl moved to touch Sorella as she was cooling off after the fight, but the mom hadn't noticed her daughter move until she saw her petting the saber. The mom immediately went to grab her hand, but Sorella loved to be petted, she was always looking for someone to cuddle up next to or give her attention.

"Must be nice having the animal that's your house sigil. They are beasts though, huge heartless animals that want the taste of blood in their mouth. You'd be wise to let them go before it's too late." Theon said this time looking serious.

Athena knew people would tell her this, her father even told her this the day she got them. 'They will grow to be beasts Athena, before that time comes they will have to be gone. You are their mother for now, but every mother knows when to let their child go.'

"A mother knows when to let her child go." Athena said.

"Indeed. You will be a mother soon once you are married you know. Who will be the lucky man? I hope it's me," Theon wrapped his arm around her waist, "Your father will never let you be queen Athena, a woman can't rule. Her place is beside a strong man while she gives him little lords and ladies."

Athena couldn't take his persistence on making her angry, "Listen Greyjoy," she said loudly catching the attention of everyone, "I will not stand her while you presume to tell me what I can and cannot do." The sabers had sensed their mother's anger and began making their way to her looking at Theon. "You are a slimy man Greyjoy and when I queen of Crystal Waters, I will see to your punishment of disrespecting me." The sabers began to growl at Theon.

"You cannot do that! Tell those beasts to get away from me!" Theon said pleadingly.

"They are wild remember, you can never tame a wild beast who has a taste for blood."

Theon began moving back and tripped over himself. Leyrion came closer to him growling at his face with his huge canines.

"Leyrion come," Athena commanded, "Spoiled meat is no good to eat." Leyrion listened well and jumped off.

The crowd began to dissemble to go on about their day, chatting about the scene. Athena didn't know how well her sabers could listen, it was if they understood who was good and bad. The ones who are friends and the ones who are enemies.

"Good show Lady Silverstone, remind me never to never make you angry." The man was Tyrion Lannister, the queen's little brother. "Greyjoy," he said half-heartedly, "You better watch out or this future queen might destroy you, although it would probably be for the better of everyone if she were to." He smiled at Athena and kneeled at her front.

"It is honor to finally meet you lord Tyrion," Athena said, "I have heard your quick japs to be quick impressive." Athena let Tyrion kiss her hand. He seemed very sweet and immediately Athena felt relieved to see he had made Theon leave.

"Not as impressive as you are princess or those beasts who follow your commands. What are you doing with yourself besides scaring everyone?" He asked looking at Sorella who was close to him.

"I am not scaring people, my sabers are sweet creatures, I made sure of that." Athena said petting Sorella who rubbed her head against her hand. "Go ahead and pet her my lord, see for yourself how viscous they are."

Tyrion reached out his hand very slowly, he lightly put in on Sorella's head making her turn back to look at him. Her big green eyes caught his making Tyrion put his back quickly, Sorella came over to him and started to rub her head against his torso.

"This one is sweet," Tyrion said petting her head, "My lady hasn't answered my question."

"I am here to stay at Winterfell for a while, but lord Eddard is leaving today for King's Landing. So in all honesty I do not know what I am doing. I will most likely go home soon, my father also leaves today as well. Maybe I will go with him too." Athena looked sad, she didn't want to go back. She felt she still had things she needed to sort, questions to ask and answers to find.

"King's Landing would be honored by the Saber's Queen presence, perhaps you could go with Ned Stark. I would enjoy the company of your magnificent beasts." Tyrion didn't smile, instead he looked completely serious.

"That is honor my lord, but I am not sure I am welcome."

"Nonsense Athena! How can you say you are not welcome when I invited you?" This time he was smiling.

"Is this some kind of trick?" She said eying him.

"I am going with Jon Snow to the Wall, then I will make my way back to King's Landing, if you are up for an adventure, you should join me."

"Is that a challenge my lord?" Athena said smiling, "Alright I will join you, I have always wanted to see the Wall with my own eyes, to this I say yes."

"Very good then, "he said, "We leave in an hour, perhaps you should tell your father."

Xxxxx

"Athena this is nonsense!" Leonard said loudly. "You barely know this man or Jon, yet you want to go to that cold hell? No Athena, it is too dangerous, do you know what kind of men are on the Wall?" Leonard was pacing around the room.

"Father I will have my sabers with me, you have nothing to worry about," she kissed him on the cheek, "I must go father, I want to see the world."

Leonard smiled at her, "You remind me so much of Lyanna, she was wild as you are," he kissed her on the forehead, "Be careful Athena, I will be waiting for your return. Remember Athena, don't let anyone tell you what to do or how anything should be done. You may not have my blood, but I raised as best as I could, you are a Silverstone."

Xxxxx

Athena, Tyrion, and Jon all rode off on horses with her sabers following closely behind. Athena felt nervous visiting the Wall after all that her father had told her. It hadn't dawned on her yet until Jon Snow asked her what kind of crazy had come upon her. The Wall was a place that Athena heard in stories, some saying there are giant spiders and mammoths. Athena could not say she didn't believe in the stories, after being granted with her sabers and the prophecies, she knew anything could be possible.

They had stopped at other villages along the way to pick up prisoners or any man willing to give away his life to the watch. Benjen Stark was the leader of the group, Jon rode closely beside his uncle, they would talk about what it's like on the Wall while Athena mostly talked with Tyrion. She knew how suspicious Lady Catelyn was of the Lannisters, after all they are prime suspects for Bran's fall. This was almost a mission to see if Tyrion Lannister was a vicious and vile Lannister, although Lady Catelyn didn't believe it to be. She was upset with Athena for leaving, feeling as if she had broken her promise, but Athena assured her that she had made Robb very happy and he would be fine.

The prisoners they had gathered had made Athena very uneasy, several were rapists and killers, others were thieves, but they all seemed to stare at Athena, one even told her that he was going to fuck her that night while the others laughed saying they would gladly join. Benjen had smacked the one who started it, a fat man with pimples on his face. He told Athena to stay close with Tyrion and to not go near the prisoners. She could tell Benjen was a bit annoyed by her presence, she knew he felt like a baby sitter to her, but Athena told him she could handle herself in any situation.

They had made camp for the night next to a small stream. Tyrion was reading a book while Jon stared at his new brothers, and Benjen was gathering firewood further down.

Athena had been collecting water from the stream to boil, her hair was loose against her shoulders in soft ringlet curls and her blue dress was heavy velvet to protect from the cold. She came back with the water in hand when the fat man began to speak, "Hey pretty girl, come over here and take off that dress, let me see them teats of yours." He smiled with yellowed teeth and the other men laughed at his jape. "I bet they're real nice," one said smiling, "Let's see what color your nipples are," another one added. They all began to laugh, but Athena ignored them as best as she could. Just then Tyrion intervened, "You men watch your tongues, this is the Lady of Crystal Waters, or some might call her Queen of Sabers," Tyrion said gesturing to her sabers who were laying down at the edge of the forest. "They will do whatever she commands of them, she is like a Targaryen expect with saber-toothed tigers who gladly rip out your bowls with one swipe of their paw."

The men had looked frighten at the sabers, their smiles had faded and they began to stare at the ground. Tyrion motioned for Athena to sit next as she gladly did. "Thank you my lord," she said to him.

"No need for formal greetings my lady," Tyrion said still reading his book.

Athena didn't have much to do that night besides get dinner ready for everyone, but dinner was over and she felt herself growing a bit bored. She wanted to talk with Jon, but he was further down and Athena felt she couldn't say anything to him without it being weird. Instead, they both glanced at each other. He knew Athena's secret, he was holding back from asking her something, she could see it in his eyes. Jon was surprised that she was coming along with them, he said nothing to her the whole way despite how much he knew of her. Athena couldn't take Jon's staring, Tyrion's reading, or being around the prisoners any longer. She got up off the ground and made her way into the forest.

"May I ask where you are going my lady?" Tyrion asked politely.

"I just need to go for a walk," was all she said before leaving.

The trees loomed over Athena, the darkness was beginning to make its way into the forest, as was the cold. Athena walked along the edge of the forest fearing she would get lost if she made her way any further. The last thing she would want to do is have Benjen search for her, she wanted to prove she could handle herself.

All the animals seemed to be in bed by now, there no birds in the sky or sounds of fighting rodents. Athena continued to walk along the edge going a bit further in to get some privacy from the others. She couldn't see the camp, but she knew where she was.

"My lady," Jon said behind her. He looked tired from the trip, but there was a smile in his eyes.

"Oh hello Jon," Athena replied still pacing. She felt nervous around him, he could see it too.

"I just wanted to make sure you were fine. You have been gone for a long time." Jon edged closer to Athena, he could feel her body stiffen at his touch. "You don't have to be worried, about us or about the Wall. I will protect you, you have my word." Jon said squeezing her shoulder.

"Has Ned talked to you?" Athena asked desperately hoping he did.

"No, why would he need to talk to me?" Jon looked confused.

"Umm… Well I thought he would… About your mother…" Athena accidently let out the last part, she mentally cursed herself.

"What about my mother? You know about my mother? Tell me!" He begged.

"I can't, I'm terribly sorry Jon," Athena wished she would think before she spoke.

"Yes you have to, please Athena. What did my father tell you?" Athena wanted to tell him, he was her brother after all. He had a right to know, but Ned was supposed to break the news. Ned Stark told me he would tell him, but he didn't have time. Now it is my duty.

"Jon," Athena said, "When I first arrived to Winterfell, Ned came into my room that night and told me something that changed my life." Athena began pacing as she spoke, "he told me that he found his sister Lyanna lying in pool of her own blood, she gave birth to two children and died shortly after he arrived. He also said Prince Rhaegar was the father."

Jon's face softened as he heard this, it was almost a relief to him. "My mother is Lyanna Stark…" he said still taking it all in. Then something occurred to him, "why would my father tell you all of this?" He asked confusingly.

"Jon," Athena said this holding both his hands, "I am your sister."

Just then Jon's eyes widened at the realization. "My sister," he said with a smile. Jon had never felt more shocked in his life; his world had been turned around. All his life he lived with a bastard's shame, Lady Catelyn hateful glares, but none of that mattered anymore. He was the son of a prince and his father's sister, the beautiful Lyanna Stark.

Jon turned around and kissed Athena lightly on the cheek, he had never been happier in his life, but he knew of the trouble Prince Rhaegar caused for Westeros, and Jon Snow and Athena were his progeny. "After he told me this, I started having weird dreams. I even encountered a witch in the cave Robb and I had se—, I mean swam in." Athena cursed herself again.

"What did the witch tell you?"

"She said I was the daughter of ice and fire, that I am the one true Queen of Westeros, although I find that hard to believe. But she said the fire in me burned the brightest, that one day I will sit on the iron throne." Athena still remembered her wet kiss.

"Will you do it then?" Jon asked.

"Do what?"

"Take the iron throne."

"Oh yes," Athena laughed sarcastically, "With fire and ice I shall take it."

Jon laughed at her and they both made their way back to camp.

Xxxxx

They all had made it to the Wall as the sun was beginning to rise, a skinny boy dressed in black helped Athena from her horse which she graciously excepted. Athena's legs had become so sore from the saddle that she could barely walk, and her hands had developed blisters despite the protection from her gloves. Nevertheless, she was excited to finally see the Wall for herself, "Come Leyrion and Sorella," she said to the sabers.

"Such a marvelous structure," Tyrion began, "let us see the world princess," he said to Athena. They both made their way to the top of the Wall seeing the beauty, it was pure wilderness and covered with snow. It was amazing to see the world beyond the Wall, it was as if she was on a different planet. Athena was so cold she had to step aside and warm up by the fire. I wish I couldn't feel the cold either. Tyrion stepped aside as well, but he seemed to be enjoying more it than Athena was. He wanted to rest for a while before breaking their fast so he walked Athena to the room he was staying in for the night. "You're welcome to stay here with me my lady, I wish to read a bit before breakfast." Athena didn't feel like being around silence any longer, instead she kindly dismissed his offer and headed outside to find Jon.

Her search didn't last long, she found Jon being picked on by a few men in black. She recognized some of them, instant anger flared inside her to see some of the men from her travels picking on Jon as well as new ones too.

"That's the son of the Warden of the North," she said, "You'd be wise to leave him be." They were in the armory room, Jon was pinned against the sword stand, but stood his ground. "Mind your own business wench," the ugly fat one said to her. Athena took that as a challenge and she immediately said, "I am Athena Silverstone, daughter of Lord Leonard, the King of the Lost Sea, so I suggest you watch your tongue and unhand that man or I'll have my sabers rip them off."

The man turned around to see the two big cats silently making their way into the armory, not making a single sound. They sat themselves beside Athena, one on each side of her, ready to attack if need be. "You can't have those beasts here! Or you, no woman are allowed on the Wall!" He said to her getting red in the face.

"Where I live, guests are treated with honor and respect, no matter who they are. Good." She said as they let go of Jon, "If you boys ever think about disrespecting me or Jon, or anyone else, I will my friend the King speak with you." With that said she walked out feeling untouchable, it was hard for Athena to believe her courage, but it felt good to do something so brave. As she made her way to the stairs, one of the men with a bloody nose came to her. "My lady," he said holding onto his nose, "I am very sorry about Pig, he has no respect for anyone." Athena stared at him feeling cautious about his intentions.

"You're forgiven," she said about to climb up the steps.

"Wait," he said pleadingly, "I'm Grenn." He sounded sincere.

"Nice to meet you Grenn," she replied, "Snow really did a mark on you." Blood was pouring from his nose oozing out from his knuckles.

"Yes my lady, it feels a lot worse than it looks." He gave her smile under his hand.

"Come," Athena put her hand on his back, "Let's fix you up." They both went into Athena's solar where she carefully washed the blood off of Grenn's face and put pieces of cloth in his nostrils to stop the bleeding. Grenn stared at Athena with wonderment and looked to her two sabers sleeping peacefully beside her bed. "I can't believe you are Athena Silverstone," he said staring at her, "Is it true that you are blood of the children of the forests?"

"Common question," she smiled and lightly touched his cheek. Athena really liked this boy, he was sweet and polite and she felt comfortable with him. "My father told me long ago, when the first men invaded the lands where the children of the forest lived, most of the men were told to kill any children they found. This was when the war was taking place, no one was safe, but one man came upon one of the children, but he didn't kill her. He was amazed by her wildness, her leaf green eyes, and delicate features that he took right there. She became pregnant, and that was how it all began."

Grenn looked amazed by her story, "Wow. Their blood runs through your veins my lady. It must be amazing to have a great family history."

Athena smiled at his comment, "It truly is."