I am sorry for the long absence. Uni is getting much harder. I might not be updating as often as i did the last story but i hope this chapter will make up for it.
Chapter 3: Tension
Robb laughed as he looked at his sister and brother who were riding beside him and singing a song loudly and laughing. Bran sang the last verse:
Then she sighed and squealed and kicked the air!
My bear! She sang. My bear so fair!
And off they went, from here to there,
The bear, the bear, and the maiden fair
Robb laughed and watched as Ned who was sitting in the front beside him was clapping at his uncle and aunts.
"I love you both very much but you should not sing." Sansa stuck her head out of the wheelhouse and spoke to them. Arya never losing her smile turned toward her sister.
"Dear sister, we all cannot have such a beautiful voice like you. I supposed from now on you will be singing to you Lord husband." Arya said and Sansa became red and stuck her head back to the wheelhouse.
"Arya that was uncalled for." Robb said and Arya just waved her hand and him and put her head in the air and closed her eyes loving the feeling of freedom that the road have her. She felt free and she felt like this is where she belonged.
"Hey how about we sing A Lions Downfall. I love this song." One of the bannerman said and Robb tighten his jaw. It was a song made after they had won the war and as much as he was happy that they won he did not want to relieve that again but before he could say anything everyone began singing :
There once was a proud lion who sparkled with gold
He had many enemies and one enemy was so bold
Of wolf blood they were and the hour of the wolf came
The fierce lion fell and soon no one would know his name
There once was a scared lion who was nothing but a fool
He was a lion through and through but he was nothing but a mule
He was so scared he wet his pants
And on his corpses the wolf danced
The once was a lion that became a stag
Of her beauty the whole world sang
She fucked her own brother, she was sick in the mind
The wolf came to her and showed her that he was not so kind
The wolf came to the and wrote their destiny in stone
As lions downfall this song will be known
They finished the song and cheered. Robb tried not to smile at the song but he was just a human and he was proud that he killed that little bastard that sat on the throne.
It was Naida who stuck her head out of the window this time.
"When are we going to take camp. We are all cramped up in here and we would like some fresh air." Naida said looking at Robb who smiled at her.
"We should be putting a camp very soon my love. In half an hour. When the sun will began to set." Robb said and Naida nodded before looking at her son who was riding in front of his father looking like a little King in the making.
"Are you well my son?" Naida asked and Ned smiled at her and nodded.
"Yes I am well mother. I never want to ride in the wheelhouse ever again." Ned said and Robb smiled at him.
"And you never have to again. You are a big man now and soon you will be riding on your own horse." Robb said and looked at Naida who looked like she wanted to strangle him. She did not say anything. How could she? Robb was the King and he needed to look like it in front of his men but in privet she will chew his arse for what he promised their son especially after she said that she was not for the idea of allowing Ned on his own horse.
Naida sat back down with a sour face but smiled when she looked at Shireen and Sansa both with children on their arms. Sansa was holding Cat. The little girl admired Sansa so much and wanted to be just like her. Shireen was playing with Tristan who was laughing loudly.
"You both look good with children. Soon you will have one of your own." Naida said and Shireen smiled while Sansa blushed.
"Yes as soon as Bran and i will wed we will try for a child. We want a big family." Shireen said and Naida chuckled.
"Do you not want to have some time for yourself first before you start a family." Sansa asked.
"I have always dreamt of being a mother but with my face it was never guaranteed. I have found a man who loves me for who i am and what is the best way to repay a man for that? Is to give him an heir. I want a big family with Bran to show my love for him." Shireen said and Naida smiled.
"I was not that older than you when i wed Rob and look where life got us. We have three beautiful children and the fourth on the way. I could not be happier as a child is a joy for the soul." Naida said and the girls smiled. Sansa looked deep in though but did not say anything much.
Soon Naida was in her tent and her children all fast asleep. She was putting her hair in a braid for the night when Robb entered the room. She was still angry at him for playing her like that. Knowing she would not say anything in front of his men. She took this as a stance against her. Robb smiled at her and tried to kiss her but she moved away.
"Do not come near me Robb. How could you do this to me? You know i was against Ned riding his own horse and you went against me and said it in front of your men so i would not say anything." Naida whispered screamed at him and throwing her brush at him. It his him in the shoulder.
"Are you trying to kill me woman?" Robb asked his wife who was furious. That look of fury in her eyes made his scared of her but filled him with need for his wife. She was marvellous in love making when she was furious.
"Do not look at me like that Robb you are not getting any tonight." Naida said and walked passed him and took a whiff of wine from him.
"Did you drink today, with my son on your horse?" Naida was raging now. How dare he put their child's life in danger.
"You need to calm down Nad. I was not drinking with him on the horse i had some when we were putting the camp. It is so bad that i had a couple goblet of wine with my men? And Ned is six years old. He will not be a little boy forever. You need to let him go sooner or later. You are acting like a crazy woman about him. I rode a horse when i was his age." Robb said getting annoyed at his wife as well. She was acting overprotective of Ned.
"Yes Robb i much be crazy fro trying to keep our children safe. Yes i must be crazy for worrying about their well being and their health. I should let you do all the parenting. You are the man and the King off course you will make all the decisions." Naida said red with anger. She saw the vein on Robb's forehead and she knew he was furious with her as well.
"Do not put word in my mouth Naida. I never said anything like that. I am just saying that Ned will soon be a man and you need to treat him like one. He is the future King and he needs to learn how to rule but first he needs to know how to ride a horse and tomorrow he will have his own one and nothing will change my mind" Robb said and he saw his wife's chest moving up and down furiously
"I am going to bed. Goodnight husband." Naida said and walked to her bed and laid down and turned away from him.
"Goodnight wife." Robb said also laying down and turning away from Naida. None had the wish to speak any further.
The sun was just creeping up to the sky when Arya was coming out of her tent. She was bored and all she wanted to do was to explore and that is what she did. She took her horse and rode away from the camp.
The forest was endless. Nothing much but trees and trees ahead of her. She got bored and decided to go back to her camp where she knew everybody would be waking now. She turned her horse back when she began to go crazy.
"Hey girl what is wrong with you. Calm down." she tried to calm the horse down but it was no use. Whatever she saw she stood on her hide legs and threw Arya on her back. The wind got knocked down of her as she hit the ground and she felt a pain on her ankle. She hissed and watched as her horse ran away leaving her alone.
Arya then saw what the horse saw. It was a snake. She did not know anything about the snake. If it was poisonous or not. She tried to stand up but it was no use. Her ankle hurt to much. She moved back on her arms as fast as she could but the snake kept hissing and moving towards her. Arya was scared now. She did not want to die yet. She still had so many things to leave for. As much as she denied it she wanted a man to love her. She wanted to be a mother. She wanted to get a taste of her own family and yet she was going to die before that. As Arya hit the tree with her back she still saw the snake moving towards her. She closed her eyes and whimpered getting ready for the snake to bite her but it never came. When she opened her eyes she saw a tall man with hair as bright as the sun. When Arya got a glimpse of his eyes she could not move an inch of her body. Her mouth was opened as she looked at the man. His eyes were the colour of the clearest sky. They were captivating. The man leaned down to her and smiled showing of his dimples and Arya could her her whimper yet again but this time for another reason.
"My Lady are you well?" He asked and Arya woke up from her trance and wanted to slap herself for looking at him like a twat. She took ahold of his extended hand and he helped her to stand up. When she put pressure on her leg she hissed in pain and he held her closer to his body.
"Are you well My Lady?" He asked with his low and raspy voice that send shivers down Arya's spine. She was flush against his body and she felt every muscle and it made her blush. For the first time in her life she felt desire.
"My ankle, it hurts when i stand on it." Arya tried to keep her voice calm and steady but it was a bit shaky.
"Where do you come from My Lady so i can get you there." He asked and Arya looked at his face which was so handsome and blushed again
"My name is Arya Stark and King Robb is nearby." She said and the man gasped
"Please apologize me My Princess. I was addressing your wrong." The man said and Arya rolled her eyes. She was bored of the tittles now.
"It is fine My Lord. What is your name?" Arya asked and the man smiled at her and Arya held back the whimper and she felt tingling in her lower regions.
"I am Harrold Arryn. Was used to be called Harrold Hardyng but when young Robin died i took over the Eyrie after my cousin." He said and Arya nodded. He was the new Protector of the Vale. He was the talk of everyone. Every Lady wanted to be his wife and every young boy wanted to wield a sword like him. He was the next best fighter that Westeros has to offer.
"It is nice to meet you My Lord." Arya said.
"I shall get you back to he King my Princess. I have a horse not far away from here." Harrold said and took Arya in his arms. She felt so small in his arms but so right. Like she was meant to be in them.
"I wonder how those arms would feel around my naked body." Arya thought and blushed once again at her thoughts. It was all new to her. Those feeling but she knows that she desired that man. Her only hope was that he desired her also.
Harrold put her on the horse and sat behind her and Arya could feel every inch of his body against her. Her breath hitched a little at first but then she tried to keep her breath under control. She needed to stay calm and not let it show that it was affecting her. How on earth is she supposed to do that.
Robb was searching through the camp but Arya was no where to be seen. He searched trice already.
"Sansa have you seen your sister. She is no where to be found." Robb asked Sansa and they were sharing a tent.
"No she was gone when i woke up." Sansa looked worried now and Robb's heart picked up pace. Where was she. Robb looked toward Naida who also looked worried but when their eyes met she shot daggers at him.
There was a commotion and a rider approached them. When Robb saw Arya at the front he felt relieve. He smiled but then he saw a man behind her and he tightened his jaw and looked at the man with dagger. He swiftly jumped of the horse and bowed when he saw Robb.
"Your Grace, i found your sister in the woods. Her horse ran away and there was a snake attacking her. She seemed to be fine just her ankle is banged up." the man said and Robb recognised him and the new Lord of the Eyrie.
"Thank you My Lord for kindly bringing my sister back. You can ask for any reward." Robb said as he looked at the women helped her off the horse and into his tent where he knew his wife was looking her over.
"I only ask that you let me travel with you to King Landing. My men should be here soon as well." The Lord said and Robb nodded.
"As you wish my Lord. Once again i thank you for your service." Robb said and walked over to his tent where he heard the women giggling. When he entered the tent they all stopped.
"Are you well sister." Robb asked and Arya nodded.
"What you did was reckless Arya. You are a Princess and i though you understood that by now. You are valuable and you could be used against me. You will ride in the wheelhouse for the remaining of the journey and you will always be with someone. No more wondering around." Robb said and left the tent before anyone could say anything.
The last remaining fortnight of the trip was tense. Robb was not speaking with Arya or Naida. Arya sulked in the wheelhouse and Naida wanted to smack Robb over the head. When they reached King Landing everyone was happy that they would not have to be in the tense atmosphere anymore. King in the South Welcomes the King in the North with opened arms.
So what do you think? There is tension brewing between Naida and Robb and trust me there will be more to come. And what of Arya and Harrold. Poor Arya the first time she felt something like that well let me tell you that her emotions will be even more confusing in the future chapter. Please review and let me know what you think.