Game of Thrones: In the Heart of the Storm
Chapter 10 of my Game of Thrones story, a short little chapter to show things settling down, enjoy.
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Wondering About Them
Life in Winterfell had certainly returned to normal, a new form of normal admittedly, but now, it was a place of calm happiness, despite the troubles that threatened the entire land. That said the Starks were not idle, they were taking what steps they could to be ready for anything that came their way.
However, their moments of calm were much enjoyed and all the more for the family reuniting. This reunion however had led to those that had been left behind in Winterfell initially beginning to notice what the others had.
"Catelyn, is something wrong?" Ned asked as they sat together in his solar.
She shook her head. "I just...I've been, noticing a few things, and I'm beginning to wonder., about Arya and, that man; Ser Gendry."
"Ah...Cat..." Ned began.
She sighed and then asked. "Are they truly as close as they seem?"
Hearing nothing but curiosity in her voice, Ned couldn't help but smile. "They are indeed...I'm not sure if they've admitted it to each other yet, if they have they are keeping quiet; for obvious reasons I should think."
"Yet, they are not as subtle as they think they are...I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen." Catelyn commented.
"True, I know Robb, Sansa and I all saw it." He replied. "I am sure they are just being cautious, worried about what will happen, how people will react."
"Again, for obvious reasons, I remember what you told me. But despite his birth he is a knight, and a good man...He also helped keep Arya safe and put his life in danger to save her." Cat replied with a soft smile.
Ned nodded in agreement, it was clear the two of them didn't mind about Arya and Gendry, neither did Robb or Sansa. He was pretty sure Bran and Rickon wouldn't mind either; it was just a matter of convincing them that was the case.
Bran and Rickon smiled as they sat with Arya and Gendry, Bran couldn't help but raise an eyebrow as he noted.
"Arya...you're, reading, willingly?"
Arya rolled her eyes. "Very funny Bran; if you must know, I'm studying."
Bran and Rickon both laughed at that, prompting a glare from Arya.
"Studying 'The Art of War'" She clarified.
Composing himself, Bran nodded. "Makes sense...So, Septa Amarda…?"
Arya nodded, smiling slightly and Bran was relieved again to see he was right; now that things seemed a lot calmer, it was easier to appreciate things more. He could see the look on Rickon's face and briefly thought about stopping him, but then decided not to, smirking.
"Arya." Rickon then said. "Are you and Gendry…?"
He didn't even finish before Arya leapt to her fate, face scarlet, Gendry was blushing too.
"Rickon, what are you…?" She gasped.
Rickon just smiled. "I just, wanted to know if the two of you loved each other, if you were going to get married, like Bran and Meera...It would be nice to have a new brother."
"M-M'lord..." Gendry spluttered.
Arya could barely contain herself too. "How did you, even...We..."
It was then they heard the laughter and turned, a feeling of dread settled over Arya and Gendry as they saw the rest of the family there, approaching.
"Mother, father..." Arya bust out. "We're not..."
Bran however recalled his dream. 'Oh but you will be.'
He also noted that Arya had stopped, Gendry seemed confused and it was likely due to the fact the rest of them were smiling.
Later, while sparring, Arya and Gendry grinned.
"I still can't believe your family accepts us." He said as she pushed off his blade.
Ducking under his counter attack, Arya replied. "I know, who would have thought...Still, I'm surprised they haven't..."
"Yet." Gendry replied.
Arya nodded; knowing that was likely. 'They probably want, to give us time to think about it. They know my usual thoughts on marriage after all; but, with Gendry...'
Stepping back from each other and readying their weapons again, they both smiled, relieved that nobody seemed to be openly against them. They had strong hope for the future and were determined to grasp that hope.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.