Robb Stark and his army had waited for his fleet at the Shadow Tower for a week, giving them time to reorganize the men that joined them from the east and west. Many Northmen had returned home upon Robb's orders to gather a last harvest in preparation for a harsh winter. He had ordered this before even learning from Jojen Reed that Westeros was about to face one of the cruelest and harshest winters it had ever seen.

When the fleet had arrived, the United Army numbered just over one-hundred-and-fifteen-thousand strong, comprised of Stormlords, Riverlords, Reachmen, and a number of Northmen who wished to fight with King Robb till the very end, and see the Iron Islands destroyed. Robett Glover was amongst the most vocal, having been deeply traumatized by watching his elder brother die at Asha Greyjoy's hands. Asha Greyjoy, who was sent to Winterfell as a hostage.

One-hundred-and-thirty ships Robb had under his command, the largest surviving fleet in Westeros, and it was only enough to carry just over 40, 000 men.

Robb had been faced with a great dilemma at that point, until a rider from Castle Black had sought him out in the Shadow Tower. The rider had told Robb of the threat the Night's Watch faced, and of how Lord Commander Mormont had led a Great Ranging, and only one of his men had returned; Samwell Tarly. Maester Aemon requested Robb's assistance, and from what Jojen Reed told him, Robb could not refuse.

The remaining force of his men were disgruntled to learn that they were remaining at the Wall to fortify the many abandoned castles, but when word began to spread some weeks later of a great wildling army marching for them, many regained morale and took their duty with fervor whilst Robb Stark simultaneously crushed the Iron Fleet and beseiged the Iron Islands with little mercy. Blacktyde fell to them first, with House Blacktyde yielding the Island after Robb's army had landed on the shores, overwhelming the sea-fairing Iron Islanders. Baelor Blacktyde, whom Robb had wanted to name as the new Lord of the Iron Islands, was dead. In his place was his brother Maegor Blacktyde, who was every bit as cruel and mad as the Targaryen King he was named for.

Robb had little choice when Maegor chose to face him in single combat and died on Robb's sword. The dominion of Blacktyde was granted to House Mallister after their victory, with Lord Jason promising to garrison the island with his own men as soon as he returned to Seagard.

Orkmont fell next, with House Orkwood viciously defending themselves against Robb's incursion, but being unable to do much after their ships had been destroyed by the Royal Fleet that embargoed the Iron Islands from contacting each other. House Tawney yielded first, under the command of Little Lenwood Tawney, a young boy who had inherited the Lordship after his uncle's death at Brynden Tully's sword. As a reward, Robb allowed him to keep his title and named him Lord of Orkmont, sworn in service to the Tullys of Riverrun.

For almost three weeks, the pattern was the same. Harlaw fell, Great Wyk fell, Old Wyk fell and Saltcliffe fell. Many Ironborn chose to die in battle rather than yield, and they all got their wish. The Ironborn were fierce, but they were also sailors. Their strength came from the sea, whereas Robb's army were trained combatants with sword and shield.

The Houses that yielded were granted some small mercies depending on their reputations. The first House to bend the knee to Robb was House Harlaw of Harlaw. Rodrik the Reader had pulled his men back from battle and sent a pledge of allegiance to Robb, who accepted and named Rodrik the new Lord of the Iron Islands in reward, showing mercy to any Ironborn who did the same. The Harlaw fleet was then added to Robb's navy. Instead of setting Ironborn against Ironborn, Robb had the Harlaw fleet and men enforce the embargo line around the Islands.

The only island Robb razed to the ground was Saltcliffe, and the last island to withstand him was Pyke.

Euron Greyjoy's fleet around the main island was strong, but as the other isles had fallen, so too had his strength weakened. Robb had found himself disconcerted when he stood on the deck of his flagship between Garlan Tyrell and Brynden Tully sailing for Pyke. It was the exact scene that Jojen Reed had shown him in Winterfell so many weeks ago. Robb did not wish to admit the boy was right, but as his siege of Pyke continued, he saw more and more of what Jojen had shown him brought to life; his army fighting valiantly on the shores of Pyke as Euron's fleet sank behind them; the walls of Pyke crumbling and falling from fire and Robb's siege weapons; and finally Euron Greyjoy, bloodied and bruised and kneeling before Robb for execution.

"Euron Greyjoy," Robb had begun, standing before the burning castle of Pyke and watched by his soldiers as Euron Greyjoy was held between three Stark guards in shackles.

"Your own brother, Balon Greyjoy, exiled you from Westeros for crimes against your family. Evidence had been attained from your ship the Silence of your soliciting the House of Black and White to murder Balon Greyjoy so you could claim his chair. A mistake on your part, for now it is you I name invader of the North, you who I name traitor and you who I condemn to death on this day." Euron simply smirked at Robb before making to take a step forward to spit a glob of blood phlegm at him. Robb swiftly stepped aside to dodge it, causing Euron to scowl as he was forced to his knees.

"What is dead may never die." Euron screamed, before Ice beheaded the Crow-Eye to cheers of Robb's army.

With that, with the death of Euron Greyjoy, Robb had settled all belligerent hostiles in Westeros. He remained the only standing King from the War of Five Kings, and in doing so had gone from being the Lord of Winterfell, to the most powerful and respected man in the western world.

His name was being chanted by his men as Robb turned to have the wind blow a fresh salty breeze through his dark locks of hair, his blue eyes were smoldering, for he knew that this was far from the end.

Another battle awaited him at the Wall.


Author's Note: Here it is, here it is! Robb Stark conquers the Iron Islands and grants dominion of Harlaw, Pyke, Old Wyk and Great Wyk to the Tullys, while he gives Orkmont and Blacktyde to the Mallisters. I really wanted to get through the Iron Campaign quickly as Robb has a lot more left to do in this story :)

Author's Note 2.0: I forgot about Rodrik Harlaw as I was writing this chapter initially, until a very helpful reviewer reminded me of Rodrik being the most likely Iron Lord to bend the knee to Robb. In my opinion, it does make more sense to have a loyal Ironborn as Lord of the Iron Islands rather than grant the Islands to the Tullys and Mallisters as I had originally written. I have edited this chapter to have the Harlaws as the ruling Ironborn House.