City of Sunspear, Dorne

Ahsoka and Podrick had their supplies ready. A horse for each were provided. They would make the trek North to Winterfell in order to get their allegiance from Sansa Stark and Jon Snow. Tyrion met with them.

"We have sent out ravens to both Riverrun and Winterfell, so you'll be expected. Riverrun is back in the hands of the Tullys. Catelyn, the late wife of the late Ned Stark, was a Tully. We have received word that Brynden "The Blackfish" Tully, her uncle, was slain in an attack by the joint Lannister and Frey forces. Walder Frey has been removed along with his two sons, Black Walder and Lothar. Lord Edmure Tully, Catelyn's brother, is now Lord of Riverrun. No doubt you'll be well-received.

In Winterfell, we trust that Jon Snow and Sansa Stark will join our cause. Negotiate as best as you can. Good luck, both of you."

As they departed, Ahsoka felt a bit of unease. "What would you say are the odds of coming across some brigands on our trip, Podrick ?"

Podrick looked to her. "I'd say the probability is pretty high, Milady. It's a good thing that Ser Bronn has taught me how to use a sword. You, on your end, have your swords of light, and I wouldn't doubt your skills at using them."

She smiled at him. "Whatever happens, we'll deal with it."

They moved from Sunspear and moved North-West to Highgarden, and passing through Lannisport and Casterly Rock, before going back East towards Riverrun. In a matter of days, they would reach their first destination.

Riverrun

As they arrived at the castle, a sentry called to them from the parapets above. "Who goes there ?"

Podrick didn't hesitate to answer. "We are allies of the Starks and of the Tullys. We come in the name of Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons and Breaker of Chains."

"So you're the people we were told to expect in the message ? Wait a moment, I shall notify Lord Edmure."

They waited a couple of minutes before the drawbridge was lowered over the moat. They were greeted with a brown-haired man in exquisite clothing. "Welcome, I am Edmure Tully, Lord of Riverrun. Any enemy of the Lannisters is a friend of ours. If you'll follow me…" He lead them into the castle.

"I trust your trip was without danger ?" He asked them.

"We have been fortunate to not cross paths with anyone but peasants or merchants." Ahsoka replied.

Edmure let out a sigh. "Ever since Cersei was proclaimed Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, there has been more vicious attacks than ever. People are revolting everywhere. We can hope for a peaceful transition once the Dragon Queen takes over."

They were brought over to a table with assorted foods, such as a roast chicken, some cut-up potatoes and carrots, and there was also some bread with salt. The two began to feast.

"We thank you kindly for your hospitality, Lord Edmure." Podrick helped himself to some extra vegetables.

Once Ahsoka removed her cloak, everyone gasped in shock. "What manner of person are you ?" A soldier asked.

Podrick answered for her. "She's a traveler from far-away. They traveled in a ship that travels through space at the speed of light."

She pointed to her headtails. "Besides these, I have a fairly normal appearance, if you don't mind the color of my skin and the markings on my face."

"You're pretty !" Another soldier remarked, causing her stripes to darken momentarily.

"We have a room set up for you two. Once you've eaten and bathed, we'll take you there." Edmure helped himself to some chicken.

After their meal, they were brought to a bathhouse. The moment they were alone, Ahsoka was the first to take off her clothes. Podrick respectfully turned away while she did so. Once she was comfortable and only her head stuck out from the water, Podrick took his turn. She turned away as he stepped into the hot water. Both were quite embarrassed at the sight of each other's nakedness. Podrick's cheeks were red while Ahsoka's stripes have darkened, almost turning to black.

"This is somewhat awkward… yet, you've seen me before…" Ahsoka reached for a bar of soap and a cloth.

Podrick cleared his throat. "M-milady, you know I did not catch sight of you on purpose. I just happened to be looking in a certain direction and there you were… i-in your glory !"

Ahsoka rolled her eyes. "You obviously liked what you saw. Typical."

"To be honest, I didn't expect them to be so large…"

She caught on to his meaning. "Yeah, if I had a credit chip for every sleemo that stared at my breasts, I'd be a very rich Togruta. I guess Lady Tyrell was right, my clothing does cause people to focus on them…"

Podrick grabbed a bar of soap and a cloth of his own. "I'll make sure that none try to rape you during our travels."

She smiled happily. "You're sweet. I really appreciate your dedication to keep me safe. Well, I'm done bathing, do you mind looking away for a moment ?"

"Of c-course… M-milady." He turned away while she rose out of the bath and dried herself with a towel.

She then clothed herself. "Well, I'm going to bed. These travels have burnt me out."

"I'll join you in a moment…" He said, distracted.

She crossed her arms over her chest, covering herself from his gaze. "Don't get any ideas, huh ?"

Podrick's cheeks reddened even more. "I w-would never think of doing such things, Milady."

She turned away as he stepped out of the bath, dried himself and put his clothes on again. She turned back to him, eying him. "Doesn't it feel great to be clean ?"

"Absolutely ! Well, let's see what our room looks like ?" They stepped out of the bathhouse and met with Edmure.

"Follow me." He lead them to a large bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a couple of mirrors and a wooden desk to put away clothing for the night.

Ahsoka quickly climbed into the left bed, not bothering to change. "Well, I'll be taking this bed, if it's ok with you ?"

Podrick quickly nodded. "Of course ! Of course ! Sleep well, Milady." He slept only in his trousers.

Over the next morning, they met up with Lord Edmure and his wife and child. "I trust you two have rested yourselves well ?"

Ahsoka noticed the breakfast of bacon and ham waiting for her. "We have, thank you again for your hospitality."

"Please, take the time to have a good breakfast. There's no telling when you'll have a meal like this again."

After they have eaten their share, the Lord of Riverrun bade them farewell. The two traveled further East towards the Crossroads Inn. They would hope to reach it before nightfall.

Near Winterfell

The Brotherhood without Banners were making good time. Beric noticed the fortress of Winterfell. "All right, young lady. We've taken you to your home. We can trust that you'll keep your word on us being treated well ?"

Arya stared at the Hound. "Yes, I'll see to it that they don't act in a hostile way. Let me enter first." She suggested.

Over on the parapets, Jon Snow noticed the group of riders close to their home. Several archers were ready to unleash a volley of arrows. Jon raised his hand. "Wait ! Hold off the volley. Is… that Arya ?! ARYA ?! ARYA !"

She got very excited, recognising her half-brother, which she hasn't seen since he had left for the Night's Watch with their uncle, Benjen Stark. "Jon ! JON ! Oh, I'm so glad to be back !" She dismounted her horse and ran towards the gates.

Jon ran down in haste to meet with her. He hugged her a great deal. "Arya ! It's been so long ! I worried I would never see you again !"

Her sister ran out to meet them. "Arya ! Is it really you ?"

"Sansa !" She ran to her sister's arms, hugging her tightly, crying out of happiness.

With the three finally reunited, Arya had to ask. "Where's Bran ? And Rickon… ? Hodor ?"

Jon clenched his fists, recalling how Ramsay toyed with Rickon before a stray arrow pierced his chest while he was running towards Jon. "Rickon… Rickon's dead… Ramsay Bolton killed him… I don't know what happened to Bran or Hodor… When we retook Winterfell, they weren't part of the prisoners."

Arya hugged her half-brother and sister some more. "At least, you two are safe ! It was so horrible… I had witnessed Father's death… I've been traveling a lot since. Do you remember the Hound ? He looked after me for a time…"

Then, a couple of knights approached, one of them was a blonde woman, extremely tall. The other was a middle-aged man with a graying beard.

"Arya, this is Brienne of Tarth, she saved Sansa from certain death from Ramsay Bolton and brought her to Castle Black. That's where we met after so long. He is Ser Davos Seaworth, he once served as Hand for Stannis Baratheon."

Brienne looked over the distance. "The Brotherhood without Banners ?! Why are they here ? Why is Sandor Clegane with them ?! Did I not kill him long ago ?"

"Apparently not. I thought as well that he would die too… He is tougher than we think." Arya returned her attention to Jon. "They've helped me reach Winterfell, they bear no ill will towards us. Can we allow them to join us ?"

Jon gave a longing glare at them. "If they wanted to hurt you, they would have done so already. Very well. Tell them they can come."

Arya motioned to the group. "It's ok ! You can come !"

Beric was the first to greet the Starks. "It's been a long journey through the Kingsroad, we've fought off a band of brigands on the way. Little Arya has become quite handy with her weapon."

Jon immediately recognised her sword. "Is that Needle ? You still have it ?" He laughed a bit.

She took out Needle from its sheath, showing the bloodied blade. "I have learned to fight and to kill. If anyone tries to tear us apart, I can fight alongside you !"

Sansa gasped. "How did you managed to get the training ? I mean… I know you were learning from that Braavosi swordsman…"

"Syrio Forel, greatest swordsman of Braavos. Bested Lannister guards with a wooden sword… Then Meryn Trant killed him. I avenged him in Braavos, when Ser Meryn was acting as bodyguard for a man of importance. What's more, he would sleep with the youngest girls available… briefly flowered, they were. I took an opportunity and posed as a young prostitute. When he least expected it, I stabbed his eyes out and slit his throat." Arya counted.

The Hound chuckled at her tale. "Seems my teachings have rubbed off on you, girl." He stared at Brienne. "Now listen, we got off on the wrong foot. I'm not here to cause trouble, so don't give me any reasons to start some, huh ?"

"If any of you dare threaten Jon, Sansa or Arya… You'll face my blade, Oathkeeper." Brienne warned.

Ser Davos cleared his throat. "I take it you men aren't the messengers coming from Dorne ?"

Beric Dondarrion shook his head. "From Dorne ? No, we roam around the Kingsroad, near the Crossroads Inn. We deal with any troublemakers around…"

Jon lead everyone back into Winterfell. "A raven from Sunspear arrived a few days ago. The message spoke of a couple of messengers, on behalf of the Dragon Queen."

"So, she has crossed the Narrow Sea and her Fleet is waiting at Sunspear. She hopes that she can drive Cersei Lannister off the Iron Throne." Ser Davos read further details quietly.

The Hound rolled his eyes. "Now how the fuck did that bitch make it to the top ?"

Sansa felt great sadness for Cersei's children. "From a rumor Lord Baelish told me, it seems that she slowly abandoned her children to certain death. Apparently, Tommen, the youngest of the 3, threw himself down a window after the Great Sept of Baelor was destroyed by Wildfire, killing Margaery Tyrell."

"I don't care who gets to take the stab at her… as long as she dies." Arya added.

Once everybody entered Winterfell, the gate was closed and sentries kept a sharp lookout from the parapets.

Crossroads Inn

After having spent most of their day traveling, Ahsoka and Podrick reached the Crossroads Inn some time before nightfall. As they entered, Hot Pie was just finishing up preparing a kidney pie.

"Travelers ! You've arrived at the right time. One of my delicious kidney pies is cooking on the stove, it should be ready soon. Can I offer you two a drink while you wait ? An ale or perhaps a glass of wine ?"

Ahsoka kept her hood on, noticing there was a fair crowd at dinnertime. "Just water, thank you."

Podrick reached out for a couple of coins. "Do you have a room available ? Myself and my lady friend have traveled all day, and we are very tired."

Hot Pie took the coins and returned with a couple of flagons of water. "Here you are ! And you're in luck, we do have one room available. It's not a large room, but it should suit your needs."

"Better than nothing, I guess." Ahsoka pouted, always appreciating extra space.

Some time later, their kidney pie was served. "Here you are, travelers. Enjoy."

Ahsoka took her time, enjoying the hot meal. Fortunately for her, Hot Pie forgot to include the onions in his recipe.

Once they had eaten their fill, they took their turns to the privy. Once relieved, they were brought to their room. It was then that Ahsoka quickly noticed an issue, it was a single bed, meaning they'd have to share for the night. "Looks like we'll have to sleep together, for once."

"Milady, you need not worry. I won't ever think of touching you. We'll sleep our backs to each other." Podrick laid on the right side, while Ahsoka laid on the left.

Overnight, Podrick did have trouble sleeping, his head would often graze Ahsoka's thick back lek, waking him up slightly. Ahsoka huddled herself, making every effort not to move too much.

Over the following morning, they would continue their travels via the Kingsroad and hopefully reach Winterfell by early or mid-afternoon.

So finally, Brienne and Davos made their first appearances into the story. Over the next chapter, Ahsoka and Podrick will reach Winterfell and go through their dealings with the Starks. If any of you have been following the Star Wars Celebration event, it's finally confirmed that Ahsoka did survive her duel with Vader. Hooray ! Please review.