Ok…So I was feeling like writing a fluffy chapter…at least I hope it will be

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Cath.

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The ride to Riverrun had been swift; as if the horses shared their rider's good mood and it made them ride harder. Just outside of Riverrun tents and pavilions had been raised. A multitude of house sigils could be seen from afar. They slowed their pace and rode towards the castle. They were meeting at the draw bridge by the Blackfish himself.

Robb dismounted immediately and embraced his uncle.

"It's good to see you." said Robb. "You've been busy."

"Only dealing with your successes." Said the Blackfish

"Well it's everyone's success. Uncle, you remember Marq Piper, Lord Clément's son?"

"Aye I certainly do." said the Blackfish. "Good to see you lad. You and your men are most welcome."

"Glad to be able to help My Lord." answered Marq.

The Blackfish turned to his nephew again, "There is something else you need to see in the great hall. Come."

Then Robb disappeared with his men. Tania hoped it was nothing bad.

There was only one word going around the Castle for the rest of the day…Sansa Stark's return. Tania couldn't help but be happy for Robb, for she knew his sister's safety was the most important thing to him.

The next day, there was a big feast organized to celebrate the return of Sansa along with the regrouping of the army. Everywhere the atmosphere had completely turned around, giving everyone hopes and courage to free the Riverlands.

For the feast, Tania had been lucky to find something decent to wear. It was simple green dress and Tania managed to deal with her hair even if, in the end, she let it fall loose on her shoulders. It landed just about her shoulder blades. In the great hall, Tania sat next to Marq and some of Lord Bracken's men. Their table was in the back, but close enough for Tania to look at Robb from a distance. He shared a table with both his sisters and his great-uncle. Tania also noticed a very tall blond women standing behind Sansa Stark. Rumors were she was the one who had brought her back.

Robb looked so happy. Of course he was. Now both his sisters were safe with him. Tania was happy for him…even if it only made her miss her own brother even more. She looked at Robb again.

Gods be good he was handsome. Tania had never felt like this towards any man even for Marq Piper. She couldn't stop staring at him, while picking at her food and sipping her wine.

There was a connection between the two of them, Tania was sure of it…But what she feared the most was: what if she was misreading all this? When the war had started, Tania had lost all hope of a romantic story for her; until that day in stables…

She shook her head. No, Robb Stark was off-limits for her.

"You know nothing will ever come out of it." Said a voice next to her, thus making her step out of her reverie. Marq was staring at her with a wide grin on his face.

"I'm sorry what?" asked Tania.

"That." He said pointing at Robb. "You and him."

"That's not of your business. You are in no position to dictate me anything."

"I'm just saying you might end up hurt that is all." he said while putting a piece of meat in his mouth.

"Well, it's nothing I've never experienced before." She said dryly. Tania really searched for something else to add but before she could say anything else they were interrupted. It was Jon Umber.

"May I have this dance?" asked SmallJon

Tania smiled at him. "With pleasure Jon." She said.

Robb's attention was diverted from his sister to one of the dancing couples. He soon realised it was Tania Mallister and …SmallJon

Hit made Robb smile a little but a weird feeling was growing in his chest and for a moment he wished it was him out there and not SmallJon.

"You should dance with her," said someone next to him; it was Sansa.

"What are you talking about?» he answered as casually as possible

"Oh Robb. Please don't this", said Sansa with a wide smile. "You've been looking in her direction ever since she came in. Go."

Robb didn't move from his seat.

"Please don't let SmallJon have her all night» added Sansa

Robb finished his drink and walked as casually to where Tania and SmallJon were; there weren't dancing anymore. Somehow it reassured him.

"May I have this dance?" he asked

Tania turned her head around and was almost stunned. Robb was standing there.

"Or course Your Grace." She answered shyly, before turning fully to face him. She never called him by his name in front of his men. They walked to where the other couples were. Tania tried not blush as Robb's hand went to her waist, the other one taking her hands in his. She had a hard time believing what was happening. They followed the music ; not making one mistake.

"Please say something." Said Robb into her ear, trying to break the silence.

Tania opened her mouth but nothing came out at first. Instead, she looked up at him, her steel eyes meetings his. "Your Grace is a very good dancer." She finally said.

The party lasted for some time. But the more time went by the more the men drank. When Tania escaped the great hall, it was pitch black outside. She walked outside for a while, looking at the starry sky until she stopped. She climbed the steps that led to the castle wall. The view of the Rivers surrounding the castle was amazing.

She had danced with Robb only once but was worth it. He even had introduced her to his sister Sansa. Tania felt lucky.

"Not tired yet?" asked a masculine voice. Tania's heart stopped for she recognized Robb's voice immediately.

"When men start to drink too much it's a sign for us ladies to leave the party." She said with smile.

Robb himself had drunk quite a bit that night.

"Your sister Sansa is very nice."said Tania. Robb had introduced her to Sansa earlier during the feast.

"Aye she's a sweet girl. She loves songs about noble knights in shining armor. Funny how things work out since it was a Lady Knight who rescued her."

"Ah knights in shining armor, every girl's dream." said Tania with a smile.

"You're not a romantic?" asked Robb

"Sometimes I am." She said. Tania took a few steps, than turned, her back now leaning against the wall. "When I was a girl, I used to think that, there was no nobler knight than my father."

He used to tell me stories about all the tourneys he had participated in against Rhaeghar Targaryen or Jaime Lannister. Of course, now I know that my father was great warrior but not a very good jouster and that he lost a couple of time but…

"You didn't care." said Robb

"I didn't care."

"You remember me of Arya when she was young."

Tania giggled a little bit. "I'm just trying to be interesting." She said with a smile

"There is no need for that" he said and without thinking further about it Robb bent down his head and captured Tania's lips with his; something he would have done earlier had he had the opportunity.

It was nothing like the kiss they had shared in the stables all those months ago. It was sweet, passionate and wanted. Robb could still taste some wine on her lips as he pulled had her bottom lip, begging further entrance to her mouth. A small moan escaped from her throat, it made him smile against her lips. He felt her returning the kiss. His hand snaked around her waist and brought her closer to him. This kiss lasted for a few moments more until he pulled away, leaving Tania breathless.

"I'm sorry" he whispered, his forehead against hers. "It was forward of me to…" Tania didn't let him finish.

"Don't." she answered, her face inching closer to his. "Don't be." This time, Tania moved forwards and kissed him, simply acting on her own heart feelings.

They stayed there for a while, alone under the stars.

"I should go. It's late." Whispered Tania, slowly backing away from Robb. "Goodnight." she said, before leaving.

"Goodnight."

The next morning, Tania went about her things in her usual way, trying not to think about the previous night until there was a knock at her door. She opened it, only to see a guard in Tully colors.

"Yes?" she asked

"Lady Mallister?"

She nodded. "The King requests your presence in the great all for his council meeting."

Tania felt like the world had stopped.

"My Lady, if you would follow me?"

"Of course, of course! Please lead on."

They walked for a few minutes, until they arrived at the great hall. The servant knock once then entered.

"Lady Mallister Your Grace» he said. He moved aside so Tania could enter. All at once, every person in that room turned around to face Tania. On the table, there was a large map of the Realm.

"Lady Mallister" said Brynden Tully. "Please be seated. I hope you don't mind taking your father's seat on this council in the absence of your brother."

Tania couldn't retain her smile any longer. "Not at all my Lord, I am honored to have been considered for this position." said Tania proudly.

"Excellent."

Tania saw one empty seat next to the woman who had saved Sansa Stark, her eyes meet Robb's on the way to that seat.

"My Lords, My Ladies it's time we free the Riverlands." said the Blackfish.