Tyrion woke up next morning with some pain. He was glad to see his lady wife by his side. She was still dressed and covered with her furs sleeping on top of covers. He moved the hair from her face and smiled. She was still the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. After all the pain, after all the battles, his lady wife was still stunning and she took his breath away. Her servant girl came into the room and she was surprised to find Lord Tyrion and her mistress in the same bed. She knew he was hurt, but had no idea her lady would be joining him in bed. Sansa woke up when she felt him move in the bed. It was bad habit she had from the marriage with Bolton. Movement in the bed meant that she was not alone anymore. She just jumped and felt relief when she realized he was not there and she was safe now. She turned to face her husband and she saw a smile on his face. She smiled back at him and he took Sansa's hand and kissed it.
''You are a sneaky one Lady Lannister. You are in my bed.''
She smiled at him. Lady Lannister? She didn't hear that for years.
''I guess I am my lord husband...and it is my bed…''
He smiled at that… Husband… It was still unreal to him that she is his wife…again…
'' How do you feel today my Lord?''
''Better than yesterday.''
''Good… I am glad.''
''I should call someone to check on your wounds…''
She got up from the bed and checked herself in the mirror. She left the room and went to call her handmaiden. She came to the room and found Sansa sitting on the side of the bed wetting Tyrion's forehead.
''My Lady…''
''Go and fetch Sir Jamie…Tell him that Lord Tyrion is awake. And then go fetch the mister and his lady Cleo.''
''Yes, My Lady.''
She left and Tyrion closed his eyes for a moment.
''You didn't have to ask for mister. He is needed with the wounded.''
''You are wounded too.''
''It's just a sctratch.''
He tried to play it off, but she didn't have it.
''I was scared.''
''I know.''
''I really feared you would die.''
''I am here… I am not going anywhere.''
''I am glad you are not.''
Everyone was gathered around the table having breakfast. Daenerys looked around the table and noticed that everyone was worried and very dark looking.
''Where is Lady Sansa? Do we have any news on Lord Tyrion?''
Jamie stopped eating for a moment to answer.
''He woke up before dawn. Lady Sansa gave him some more tea and did all that she was told to do to get down his fever. It is possible that they are both resting.''
''We should go and see him.''
Jamie knew that the last person Sansa wanted to see now was the queen.
''Maybe we should wait a bit your grace. Someone will give us a news soon. One of the handmaidens should bring Lady Sansa her food so she will probably bring some news too.''
Daenerys was not that convinced, but she didn't want to argue now. John wanted to say something when Sansa's handmaiden came in.
''I beg your pardon Sir Jamie, but my Lady sent me to fetch you. Lord Tyrion is awake.''
There was huge smile and relief on his face.
''How is he?''
She blushed a bit.
''If you allow me, he looks like he will be well enough soon.''
''Thank you. I will go and see him in a minute.''
She excused herself and left the room. Everyone was very happy for Tyrion. There was a sense of relief. He was going to make it. Jamie got up from his place and excused himself.
''I will go now and see my brother.''
Brienne took a sip of her water and gave him a small smile.
''Send my regards to your brother and Lady Sansa.''
''I will, thank you.''
When Jamie got into the room he found his brother and sister in law arguing.
''Sansa, I don't want any strangers touching my body.''
''But my Lord… We have to wash away the blood from you.''
She saw Jamie and turned to him.
''Your brother was being stubborn.''
''My Lady Sister… he always was. But what is the matter now?''
''He will not let me call someone to help bathe him.''
''I don't want unknown people watching me.''
''We have to wash the blood from him.''
''I can do it alone.''
''No, you can't… You are too weak to stand or do anything.''
''Lady Sansa, I am a lot of things but not incompetent.''
''Maybe those two men didn't kill you, but I will Tyrion Lannister!''
She was standing with her hands on her sides and looking very angry.
''Lady Lannister, I must say you look stunning when you are angry.''
''Thank you my Lord, but compliments would not get you out of the bath.''
He smiled and rolled his eyes at her.
''I knew I should have never gotten remarried.''
''I warned you it would have never worked out, but you gave me the letter anyway.''
''And the choice was yours what to do with it My Lady… You choose to be my wife again.''
''Don't make me regret it…''
Soon they were joined by Brienne, Podric, Arya and John. Sansa got up from her spot on the bed and let others chat with Tyrion. He was in good spirits and they were all glad to see him do well. Sansa moved to her chair by the fireplace and Arya came to her. She didn't say anything, she just observed. She was observing her sister and the way she looked at Tyrion. She watched him like hawk and she had a soft smile on her face watching him joke and have nice time with his visitors. Then she noticed the ring on Sansa's finger. Sisters exchanged few looks but none of them spoke. Both of them knew it was conversation just for two of them and not entire castle to listen to. Mister came in with Cleo and they cleared space for him to examine Tyrion. John and Daenerys came with Sir Davos and Varys to see how is Tyrion doing.
''You look well My Lord.''
''I feel better.''
''I am glad to hear it.''
He asked for help to lift Tyrion so he could remove his bandages and treat the wound.
''It will heal well My Lord. Lady Sansa is taking excellent care of you.''
Tyrion looked at Sansa and smiled. Mister worked on his wound and put new layer of ointment over his wound and closed it again with new bandages. They gave him some more tea and everyone left the room. Sansa sat beside him and he took her hand.
''Go Sansa.''
''Where?''
''To see what is happening in the castle. You are Lady of Winterfell… It's your duty…''
''I don't have duty… My brother made sure my word has no worth.''
''It doesn't matter. People need you.''
''You need me too.''
''I will sleep My Lady… If you would feel better, send my brother or someone else to sit with me… But you have to go and see the castle and your people.''
''But…''
''Your castle was ruined… Your people are dead… You have so much to take care of. I am not your only care.''
She wanted to protest but he didn't let her.
''You are Lady of Winterfell… Go and be the Lady your people need.''
''Fine, I will go… I will send someone to you.''
''I have no doubt My Lady.''
She put on her furs and turned to him.
''I will be back…''
''I will be here.''
She got out and found Jamie and Podrik.
''My Lady…''
''Pod, can I ask you something… I know you are not in Lord Tyrion's service anymore… But I need something to ask something from you.''
''What do you need My Lady?''
''Can you keep his company?''
''It will be my honor My Lady.''
''Thank you.''
With that she left the room and got out. She stood and watched what remained of her childhood home and bodies everywhere… This was not her Winterfell, but she was sure that it would be restored and that North would rise again…it had to…