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To King's Landing

When I awoke the next morning my head was laying against Robb's chest and his arms were loosely wrapped around my waist, I sighed in pleasure and stretched against him, feeling a dull ache between my legs. I rolled carefully onto my back not wanting to wake Robb and sighed to myself, the pain was nothing really and had certainly been worth the pleasure. I smiled then despite myself and turned to look at my sleeping husband; he had always told me how beautiful I was but watching him sleep now I realised that I really ought to tell him exactly how beautiful he was. After a while of just watching him I sat myself up in bed so I could see where the sun was in the sky, I could tell that it was still early and I could hear no sound within the keep to suggest that anyone else had risen yet. I shifted some of the furs on the bed and noticed that the sheet tangled beneath me was spotted with blood, I bit my lip, knowing that it was to be expected but I did not want Robb to see it and fret that I was hurt. Slowly I managed to slide the sheet away from myself and from Robb who was thankfully only half laying on it. I knew that the serving girls would have to see the sheet so that they could confirm to everyone that I had been a maid and so I folded it the best I could and slung it over the bottom of the bed. Robb stirred slightly in his sleep and a sudden urge of desire flooded through me and I bit my lip again, wondering if I was brave enough to do what my body was screaming at me to do. I decided I was, I couldn't ignore the wanting inside me, and besides, it was still early, we were not expected to rise for a good while yet. I crawled to his side, shifting the furs and sheets so that I could pull myself astride him and wriggled my hips slightly against him. It had the effect I had desired as I felt him harden beneath me, his eyes fluttering open in surprise and I moved my hands up his broad chest leaning my body down towards his until my face was only inches from his. "And what are you up to?" he asked me groggily, a smile spreading across his lips as his hands ran up and down my legs. "Is this not what a wife is for?" I asked in a teasing tone, my head cocked to one side.

"Ailsa, are you sure you feel like it?" he asked me seriously.

"Why else would I be here Robb?" I countered, moving my hips again and smirking when I heard him groan in pleasure beneath me. Seizing my chance I bent my head to kiss him before he could make a fuss; there was nothing like kissing Robb, I knew I could do it forever and never be bored of it. Just as I thought I was winning and moved myself so he could slip inside me again his hands gripped my hips, holding me still and I let my eyes fly open, pulling away from the kiss. "What is it?" I asked, surprised and ever so slightly annoyed. He sighed, his hand travelling up to settle between my breasts; "Are you not sore from last night?" he asked concernedly, "I had heard …"

"Be quiet Robb", I groaned, cutting him off, "forget what you heard … trust your wife …"

"I do trust you", he said letting his thumb stroke across one of my breasts.

"Then let me", I said softly, moving myself again so he could slip inside me, this time he made no move to stop me and we both groaned in pleasure at the contact.

I lay at Robb's side a while later his fingers stroking up and down my back and I let out a satisfied sigh, I had no idea that marriage would be like this, it had been less than a day but already I was happier than I had ever been. I wished my parents had been alive to see me marry Robb, I knew they would have been proud, not only because he was a Stark but because he made me so happy. I propped myself up on one elbow to look at him and he smiled sleepily at me as I ran my hand up his chest to cup his face, stroking the wisps of hair that peppered his cheek. "We should get up", I said after a moment, glancing out of the window to see how high the sun has risen, "they will be leaving soon"

"I know", he agreed, his hand stilling on my back. Somehow I managed to make myself slide out of his grasp, pulling some of our furs around me as I crossed to the dresser to find something to wear. Eventually I decided on my red gown that Sansa had made me to please the queen and her Lannister family, the colour would go well with my grey and black furs. I dropped my cover and stepped into the dress; Robb was behind me in an instant lacing up the back for me; "it feels wrong putting you back in clothes", he said with a small chuckle.

"I much prefer you taking me out of them", I replied with a sly smile turning to kiss him.

"Don't start that again", he growled at me, pulling away to pull on his trousers and shirt.

"Later then", I smirked.

"Don't tease me wife!" he jokingly scolded me, pulling me into his arms and kissing me until I forgot my senses.

We finally managed to make it down to the main hall, Robb having stopped us several times along the way to remind me just how skilled he was at kissing me; not that I needed reminding. When we reached the hall we managed to get ourselves under control and I placed my hand on his arm as was proper and we shared a smirk before walking into the dining hall. It was not as full as I had expected, although I supposed many people had already risen and been fed. Lord and Lady Stark were there though, along with Sansa and Rickon and some of the King's men. Robb and I nodded to each of them before taking our own places at the table; I saw Lord and Lady Stark share a look and I wanted to blush but managed to contain myself. "When are you setting off Lord Stark?" I asked, determined to keep the conversation away from Robb and myself.

"It won't be long, the Queen has almost finished packing", he chuckled.

"Are you excited Sansa?" I asked her with a smile.

"Oh terribly! I can barely wait to get to the Capital", she almost swooned.

"It will be very different from here I'm sure"

"Yes, so much warmer Joffrey tells me", she said breathlessly.

"No need for furs then", I commented, Robb caught my eye and almost choked on his wine.

"Are you alright Robb?!" Sansa asked concernedly while I tried to conceal my smile. Lady Stark saw me though and gave me a knowing smile of her own.

Everyone gathered in the courtyard when the sun was at its highest, I could scarcely believe that this day had finally come; Lord Stark and his daughter's would ride to King's Landing and none of us knew for how long we'd all be apart. I refused to let myself cry though as I gripped Robb's arm tightly; he needed me to be strong and I knew Lord Stark expected it too. I had already said a tearful goodbye to Sansa and Arya within the privacy of the keep and I looked at them now already saddled on their horses; Sansa looking nervous but excited and Arya simply annoyed. I smiled at both of them and sent a small wave in their direction which they returned, we had all promised to write but I had a feeling I would receive more correspondence from Sansa than Arya. Turning back to Robb I saw Lord Stark striding towards us, his face set in a determined line which I knew was hiding his true emotion. I stole a glance at Robb and noticed the same hard expression adorned his face as his father came to a halt in front of us. "You are Lord and Lady of Winterfell now", he began; "I know you will both do me proud, look after our men, look after the North, and most importantly look after each other."

"Yes father", Robb said, trying to keep his voice even.

"You are my son Robb", Lord Stark dropped his voice low, "I am very proud of you, don't ever forget it do you promise me?"

"I promise", Robb said, voice threatening to break, I increased my pressure on his arm.

"I trust you to take care of him Ailsa", he said, turning to me.

"Of course Lord Stark", I said looking him in the eye.

"You won't let me down, you are your father's daughter", he said, briefly allowing me a smile.

"Thank you for everything you have done for me Lord Stark"

"The pleasure has been mine", he said laying a hand on my shoulder for a moment before turning back to Robb. I dropped my hand from his arm as I had done when he and Jon had said goodbye and watched as his father gripped him in a fierce embrace; "Look after your mother for me", Lord Stark said quietly as they broke apart.

"I'll look after everyone", Robb promised and Lord Stark nodded, turning away from us before emotion could overcome him and climbing up onto his horse. I looked over at Lady Stark and saw that she only had eyes for her husband and he only eyes for her; it broke my heart thinking of them being separated and I resumed my hold of Robb's arm determined that I would never be separated from him.

This time we did not watch the departing company from the top of the walls, both our hearts were too heavy and we had said our goodbyes, it didn't feel like it would bring any comfort as it had done when Jon had left. Instead we went into the keep with everyone else to drink a toast of good fortune with the rest of Winterfell to Lord Stark and his daughters. After the toast Robb was called away by one of his men and it hit me suddenly that now he was Lord of Winterfell and all the day to day running of the place had fallen to him. I smiled sadly as I watched him leave the hall, deep in conversation with his man, we would not be so carefree now, as Lord Stark had told us; we had responsibilities. "Are you alright Ailsa?" Lady Stark's voice interrupted my thoughts.

"Of course Lady Stark, I was merely thinking", I answered.

"You have a lot to think about I suppose", she smiled.

"Everything has changed now hasn't it?" I asked quietly.

"Yes it has", she agreed, "but change is not always bad, Robb will be a good Lord"

"I know, I just hope I make him proud"

"I am sure you will Ailsa, and I am here to help you, don't be afraid to ask me"

"Thank you Lady Stark", I said, feeling immensely relieved.

"You are Lady Stark now", she said, squeezing my hand lightly before leaving the room. I sat a little while longer, conversing with some of the people of Winterfell and some of the guards, they had many interesting things to tell me and I was eager to learn as much about my new lands as possible. I wanted them to look to Robb and I and trust and respect us as much as they had Lord and Lady Stark, it was important that I made a good impression on them.

Dinner was a quiet affair after the great feast of the night before, many people had chosen to eat in their own homes rather than in the great hall. It was an altogether subdued atmosphere as everyone was still coming to terms with Lord Stark's departure. Robb did not arrive for dinner at all and I waited until the hall was almost empty before admitting defeat and excusing myself. I headed straight up to our rooms which were empty, I assumed there must be a lot he must attend to being new to his post but I had hoped we would have at least a little time together. I prepared myself for bed while I waited for him, hanging my dress back in the dresser and pulling a night slip over my head before brushing out the tangles in my curls. When I placed the brush back on the side I sighed, Robb had still not come up and so I added some wood to the fire and then climbed into bed intending to wait for him. I must have fallen asleep as the next thing I knew I had opened my eyes to find Robb's strong arms circled around me, the length of his body pressed against my back. He was deliciously warm and I moved carefully, trying to see if he was awake and his arms tightened around me; "I didn't mean to wake you", he murmured.

"Have you only just come to bed?" I asked.

"There was lots to do", he explained nuzzling my neck and making me squirm against him, I felt his hardness pressing against the small of my back suddenly and he groaned against my neck. "I wish you wouldn't do that", he hissed and I giggled, managing to turn around in his arms.

"Do you?" I asked him, raising my eyebrows questioningly.

"You brought this on yourself", he told me, flipping me so that I was laying on my back and running his hands up my legs, settling himself between them as he pushed up my night slip. My hands found his laces and untied them as his lips crushed mine, freeing him and pulling him towards me, my legs wrapping around his waist as he pushed into me making me moan as the pleasure rocked through me. He was less gentle tonight and I enjoyed it all the more as he slammed into me over and over making me scream out in delight; I was certain the whole of Winterfell would hear me but it was hard to care as Robb's hands roamed everywhere, heightening my pleasure until I could take no more. I let my head drop to the pillow, completely spent and a moment later his head dropped to my heaving chest gasping for air. He slid out of me after a moment and moved his mouth to mine for a slow, lingering kiss making me burn again. "I don't know if I will ever have enough of you", he whispered, pulling away from the kiss after a long moment. "I was thinking the same thing", I confessed, still breathless.

"I love you so much Ailsa", he said, moving carefully to my side.

"I love you too", I replied, snuggling against him before my eyelids grew too heavy with sleep.