Chapter 36:
A/N: I'm trying really hard to tie things together now and still show the changes in every character since the beginning of the story. It's hard and it may take loads more chapters (or a sequel, I'm undecided on which way to go so go ahead and let me know what you think coz I see this story going into 50 plus chapters). Sigh…being a writer can be overwhelming sometimes so wish me luck!
Still in search of a beta…
"No. It is too dangerous." Lord Brynden Blackfish thundered. "I shall send one of my men with the Dothkari and you shall stay here."
"Uncle, Ashley Targaryen will have no reason to trust any of your men. She trusts me and if I do not go back she may think that something has happened and come here to attack you and not aid you. You can see that Walder Frey plans to starve the castle. He has not moved his men since they have come to Riverrun." Spencer continued to argue.
"And what makes you think you can evade his men that surround us?"
"I have done it before. We both have and we can do it again. Once we clear their tents I shall have my direwolf with me for protection along with Jhogo. It is the only way uncle."
"Lord Blackfish, this is not wise. How can we send a girl to do a man's duty? This so-called Targaryen will laugh in our faces and call us cowards behind our backs."
"She has fought more battles than many of the men I see before me," Jhogo interceded, "and she will continue to be better than most you can muster here because we, the Dothkari, have trained her."
"What of the grieving Spencer? The period of mourning is still not done. Would you dishonor your mother and brother so?" Lord Blackfish asked his niece.
"They would understand and encourage me to do what I can to save as many as I can so would my father." Spencer answered back, her voice cool in its utterance.
"My Lord," Lord Blackwood began again. "Plans are in place to meet this army in the battlefield. Our men are ready to go and achieve victory in the name of House Tully."
"You know we cannot do that Blackwood. If you have not noticed already, Walder Frey has men supplied to him by House Lannister. We are outnumbered in this fight and we must remain inside if we wish to live on." Brynden Blackfish replied.
The hall began to fill with noise as the various minor houses tried to have their voice heard. Spencer remained silent, watching her uncle for his final decision.
"This Blackwood speaks too much. I would not have him in such a position of power if I was Lord Blackfish." Jhogo spoke into her ear.
"He has no choice. They may be minor houses but the provide House Tully with the manpower it has now. My uncle knows this and thus continues to let them have a voice." Spencer said. She agreed with the bloodrider and kept an eye on the lord of Blackwood. He has yet to agree with anything of sense, she mused.
"Silence." Lord Blackfish arose from his chair. "You may go Spencer, you and the Dothkari. I do not like this but I do not have a choice. You may approach House Targaryen in my name and bring help to us as soon as you can. This is my final say."
"Thank you, Uncle. I shall return soon." Spencer bowed before turning and walking out of the hall, Jhogo behind her.
Once they had closed the doors she faced the bloodrider. "We shall pass by the Freys and gather any information that may seem useful before breaking for White Harbour. The Twins should not be a problem for us as most of the soldiers are here. If the gods have allowed it, we shall meet the Khaleesi on her way to Riverrun."
"I have done it once, I can do it again. Shall we look for your little friend again?"
"No, she will know. Do not ask me how but I know she is nearby and will find me again when the time is right." Spencer answered. "We shall pack light. We need to travel quickly if we are to reach the army in due time. Meet me outside my room before the sun sets. I think that nightfall will be the best time to leave."
Jhogo nodded before heading to his own lodgings. Spencer watched him leave before heading to her room. Another day, another step closer to my return.
Short, I know. Can I just say I'm building up to something? No? Okay truth is, I'm tying up a bunch of loose ends and giving some insights into certain aspects of the story. The next few updates should be longer, promise.