Chp 21
Luna was sitting in the council tent, looking over the map as she tried to make up strategies for the upcoming battle. Lord Eddard, on the other hand, was helping Luna placing some pieces that represent the houses of Westeros and Lady Catelyn was sowing nearby. Then, Robb came in with a young maiden next to him.
The trio looked up to him and then to the girl next to him. "Am I missing something here?", asked Luna. "I'd like everyone to meet Jeyne Westerling. When we were crossing Westerlands, I was wounded during the battle and she had healed me. We…, did spend some evenings together", said Robb as both faces turned slightly red. Luna chuckled as she was a bit in disbelief of what she just heard, but Lady Catelyn was furious that Robb had taken a young maiden whose family was once sworn to the Lannisters.
"Why, pray tell, a maiden such as you doing in the battlefield?", asked Lord Eddard. Jeyne explained to them that she wanted to help people in need. Her brother was nearly drowned one summer and a fisherman had saved him from death. That was when she decided to help people instead of sitting in the castle awaiting for an impending marriage.
"Her family is sworn to the Lannister! Who knows when she'll betray us?", said Lady Catelyn, angrily. "I'm fine with Robb's decision. If he loves her and she him, then you have my consent", said Lord Eddard. Lady Catelyn gave an annoyed look to her husband. Then, everyone looked at Luna as she was the last one to decide and her decision will determine everything. Luna looked at Robb and Jeyne, then at Lord Eddard and an angry Lady Catelyn.
Luna chuckled and rolled her eyes. She said, as she got back to her map, "You kids go knock yourself. I'm fine with it". Robb and Jeyne smiled and ran out of the tent. "Luna!", yelled Lady Catelyn. Luna laughed and walked out, leaving Lord Eddard to attend to his angry wife.
(Later)
Everyone, including the bannermen, gathered for a small ceremony; Robb and Jeyne's wedding. The septon read out the words and the bride and groom read out their vows. They were pronounced husband and wife and everyone cheered for Jeyne as she was crowned Queen of the North. Luna presented her a crown, fit for a queen, adorned with jewels that matched Robb's crown as king.
After the ceremony, Luna confronted Robb about the treaty passage between him and the Freys. "But I love Jeyne! I can't simply marry a Frey girl when I don't even know her!", said Robb. "So? Any solution?", asked Luna. "I've asked Uncle Edmure to be in my stead and he agrees", said Robb. Luna sighed as she ran a hand through her hair.
"I sensed danger. One were none of us is going to make out of it alive", said Luna. "But you always make out alive. You have live through many battles that caused deaths of thousand men and yet here you are", said Robb. "Because I'm not human, Robb! I'm not even close to being human! I fear for you, I fear for everything!", said Luna.
"We'll make it out, as we always do, right?", said Robb. "I hope so. I really hope so", said Luna, "But first, I need to find Jon. I have a message for him". Luna walked away to find Jon, leaving the young groom in puzzled of her words.
(Somewhere else)
Jon and Kia sat not far from the wedding feast. Together, with Ghost, they lay down on the grass and watched the stars. They tried to keep their little evening get together quiet only to be interrupted by Sam and Theon who both were arguing on whose message must be conveyed first. Theon, when he found out about them, had laughed hysterically and said, "Finally you two! Took you two long enough", before leaving and forgot his message. Sam who was at shock first and after that said, "I didn't see a thing".
Then, Luna dropped by. "Jon, I have to tell you something. Alone", said Luna. "Ma, anything you have to say, you can say it in front of Kia", said Jon. "Are you even prepared to hear what I'm about to tell you?", said Luna, sternly. Jon got up and looked at his god mother. "I've made this promise Jon. A promise where I'm not supposed to say anything to anyone not even you until you were old enough to tell what is right and wrong. A promise that I sealed with your…, parents", said Luna.
Jon looked at her god mother with confuse, not sure whether he should feel relieved that now he finally knew who his mother was or mad that no one ever mentioned to him who his mother was. "Parents? Do you mean my mother? Do I have any other family members through her?", asked Jon. "No, Jon. Your parents, your mother and father. Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen", said Luna.
Jon looked at her in horror. He knew that he had the Stark features, but being born to a Targaryen blood? "Me? A Targaryen?", said Jon. "Yes, my dear. You are the surviving heir to Rhaegar Thargaryen and you are not a bastard. I'm sorry if I put you through all those years where people did looked upon you as a bastard, I truly am sorry, but I made a promise. You know why I hate to break my own promise right?", said Luna.
"But why tell me now?", said Jon, his emotions were mixed with sadness and anger. "Like I said, the promise was I will not tell you until your 15th name day, which is a few minutes past midnight just now", said Luna. Jon was taken aback and he fell to the ground on his knees. Kia went to his side to hug him. "I'm sorry Jon. I promised Lyanna and Rhaegar to protect you and protected you I did", said Luna. Jon got up and walked away, pulling Kia with him. Luna was left there, disappointed with herself.