Sandor watched as the soldiers moved about the halls of the rock, he noticed how some of them were acting different than normal. This only gave him more reason to stay closer to Sansa, he refused to leave her side as she walked with Margaery through the small gardens that had grown in the courtyard. His eyes however continued to roam around them, he could smell it, something was different.

As the two women parted ways, Sandor took a hold of her arm, pulling her closer so he could whisper to her. "Something is wrong, I can sense it."

Sansa looked up at him confused, "what do you mean?"

"The soldiers, some are acting normal, but there are a group of them who are not. And it's the same men, each time I see them, they do not even dare look at me, like they are avoiding my gaze."

Sansa looked at him a moment then let her eyes look around them, taking note of each soldier around them. But to her, everything seemed normal. "Perhaps it is just the presence of the King?"

Sandor shook his head, "no, there is something else." He then leaned close to her, "do me a favor little bird, keep two daggers on yourself at all time. One at your waist and one in your boot, understand?"

Sana looked at him, she could see the concern in his face and nodded. "I promise."

He nodded then led her back to her chambers. "Will you be dining with the King and Queen tonight?"

Sansa shook her head as she walked into her room, "not tonight. I am going to dine with Arya and then have a nice quiet evening to myself for once." She grinned at him, "and you? Will you join the soldiers for a drink tonight?"

He shrugged a bit, "I might. Though I may just do some searching, make sure nothing is out of place." He looked at her and gave her a firm look, "remember, at all times, keep your daggers close." He then lifted her hand to his lips, kissing it gently before leaving.

…..

Arya was on her way to Sansa's chambers when she ran into Sandor. The look on his face confused her, he looked angry, but scared at the same time. "Sandor?"

He looked down at the young Stark girl, "where's your sword wolf-girl?"

Arya sighed and shrugged, "I promised Sansa I wouldn't carry it as much while the King is here."

Sandor shook his head with a growl, "no, go get it. I have a bad feeling, and I need to make sure you and your sister are armed at all times. Go get both of your swords." He then stormed off, leaving Arya watching him in confusion.

She shrugged a bit, "strange…" She then turned on her heels, heading back to grab her swords. She trusted Sandor and knew if he felt there was danger it was best to be prepared.

….

When her chamber doors opened, Sansa turned, expecting to see her sister. Instead it was one of the Lannister soldiers.

"Caryian, correct?"

He nodded approaching her, "yes my lady." He stopped close to her, "I have news I must deliver to you."

She looked at him curiously, "at this hour? What news is that?"

Caryian looked around a moment, "is your sister not here?" He shifted slightly, Arya was meant to be there.

Sansa shook her head, "no, she is late. But it is not surprising, Arya was never punctual." She held her arm out for him to sit with her. "What is it you need to tell me?"

He made no move to sit with her, his eyes darting around the room a moment. His actions causing Sansa to grow a bit nervous. "What is going on?"

Suddenly Caryian lurched at her, his hand instantly covering her mouth while the other wrapped around her waist. "I am sorry my lady, but this is for the best." He then looked out the door and shouted, "Now!"

Three more of the Lannister soldiers entered, two of which moved to help Caryian bind Sansa with some rope they had carried in. The entire time she was struggling, screaming against his hand as she looked to her daggers that sat on her bedside table. She had cursed herself for not putting them on the minute Sandor left.

"Where is the other?" One of the men looked around, running into her washroom then back out.

"She's not here." Caryian held firmly to Sansa, "let's get her out of here and then we can worry about the other." He then picked Sansa up, throwing her over his shoulder as they moved out of the room.

….

Arya thought she heard a commotion, causing her to stop in her steps. She listened closely and could hear men talking, and what sounded like her sister's muffled screams. Quickly she drew her sword and ran towards Sansa's room, her adrenaline rushing as she approached a group of men. Her eyes widening when she saw Sansa being carried over one man's shoulders.

"Put her down, now!" Arya held her sword out before her as the men all looked at her.

"Well, this will save time, she came right to us." One of the men laughed, moving towards Arya. "Put that down little girl, it's not a toy."

Before the man could get any closer, Arya twisted, her sword following her move and quickly it found its target, digging deep into the soldier's side where his armor left him exposed.

"As I said, put my sister down, or be sorry!"

She held her sword out as she looked at the remaining men. Caryian held firm to Sansa as the two other men approached her. "Get the brat, I'll take care of the Lady." He then moved past them as Arya began to battle with the two men.

Sansa looked back in horror, crying out for her sister as she struggled from Caryain's grip. They had just turned the corner when Caryian suddenly stopped. He put her down on her feet which let her turn to find Sandor standing before them. Her heart leaping with joy.

"Big mistake…" Sandor's eyes were full of rage, his hand gripping his sword tightly as Caryian drew his sword as well. "You will not live to see another day for this." Sandor was quick on his feet, his sword nearly chopping the man in half, causing Sansa to let out a muffled scream through the cloth that had covered her mouth.

"Little bird…" Sandor moved to her once he was sure Caryian was dead, instantly pulling the gag from her mouth.

She looked up at him, her eyes full of tears. "Arya… she's fighting two men!" She then turned as Sandor released the ropes from her wrists. We have to help her! She then quickly ran in the direction where the sound of metal clashing could be heard.

Once they made it to Arya again Sansa let out a scream of horror. Both soldiers Arya had been fighting lay dead on the ground, but she was now surrounded by at least five more men.

"Get in your room and lock your door!" Sandor practically shoved her into her chambers as he ran to help Arya.

…

Once in her room she quickly latched the door shut, her heart pounding as she listened to the fighting outside.

"My lady?"

Sansa let out a small scream at the voice. Turning she let out a small sigh seeing Tyina behind her. "Oh gods, you scared me."

Tyina handed Sansa a cup of tea with a small smile, "this will help calm your nerves."

Sansa looked at her curiously, "you have tea ready for me when there are men out there fighting?"

Tyina frowned a bit then nodded, "I had just brought it up, and your sister rushed me into the room so quick that I hadn't a chance to see what was going on."

With a sigh Sansa sipped from the cup and sat down. Her eyes staying on the door as she could hear shouting and the sound of swords hitting one another. "My sister is out there…"

Tyina stepped behind Sansa, lightly massaging her shoulders. "I've seen your sister in the practice yards, she is a strong fighter." She watched carefully as Sansa sipped her tea, knowing the Essence of Nightshade she snuck in there would take effect soon.

Sansa could hardly keep still, she wanted so badly to run out the door and help her sister. But she knew she would be more of a hindrance, knowing that she was what the men out there were after. Suddenly she let out a yawn, shaking her head.

"Perhaps my lady should lay down?" Tyina looked at her, then around the room a moment.

Sansa shook her head with another yawn, "I could not possibly sleep right now…" Suddenly the cup in her hand fell to the ground as Sansa gave into the Nightshade.

"Very good…" From the inside of Sansa's wardrobe, the cloaked man appeared. "A good thing no one was aware of the secret passages." He then moved to wrap a cloak he held around Sansa's sleeping body before picking her up and cradling her close to him. "I would suggest you come with us, Clegane will not let you free if he finds out you helped."

Tyina shook her head, "no, I must make sure her sister is safe. I owe her that much."

The cloaked man chuckled a bit then nodded. "So be it." He then turned back to the wardrobe and entered it. The sound of rocks grinding together was soon heard. Tyina knew this meant the secret passage inside had been closed, leaving it undetected.

"Forgive me my lady…"

…

(((Oh no! What is going to happen next?!)))

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