Nighttime came and gone as days turned to weeks then months, the air called out to frost as winter was soon approaching the once bright summer night turned dull casting dark shadows in the sky. Candles burned bright within the Stark household while the birth of a new member was arriving soon
"Breathe Queen Talisa" for the past two days Talisa have been experiencing cramps and finally around sundown her water broke, her sister-in-law Sansa sat beside her holding her hand and changing the cloth on Talisa's head once it was no longer warm
"Your doing great Queen Talisa" maid's were in and out the room as the birth was nearing "He should be here! I should have my husband" Talisa cried out as the pain became more and more current
"You'll be able to begin pushing soon so breathe in and out" Talisa panted as the contractions got closer "Don't worry Lisa soon he will be here then it'll all be worth it" Sansa wiped sweat off the woman's head
"How...are you sure it's a boy" smiling Sansa placed a new cloth on Talisa's head "Because I'm always right" Talisa breathed in and out as the contractions began to push
"Alrighty we can move you in a proper position for the birth" Talisa laughed out in fear as the pain would soon become unbearable that she would have to endure, Sansa kneeled in front of Talisa moving her some as the pillows were repositioned
Lying back the Queen was in a semi-sitting position "Queen Talisa has I count down to one I want you to push and when I stop you stop alrighty" nodding her head she held Sansa's hand while the other gripped the sheets
"10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2, and 1 stop" Talisa let out shaky breaths while the burning sensation brought tears to the Queens eye's, Sansa rubbed circles on Talisa's back to ease the tension "Again 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1"
"Ahh Ah uhh hhagg" the process repeated over and over as Talisa grew tired from using all her strength "Queen Talisa the baby is almost out just one more big push"
"Ahhhhhhh uhhhg" Talisa's legs shook as the baby made it's way into the world "10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1" cries echoed through out the room
"Is it a girl or boy" Sansa asked with curiosity "A boy, a healthy Prince" Sansa and Talisa smiled in joy as the new stark was finally here Sansa's eye's watered with tears as her nephew was finally here "You did so good Lisa" the baby was placed on the Queen's chest as his mother and aunt admired him
"He's so cute" Sansa wiped her tears away staring at the flushed newborn "You were right and I couldn't be happier if only Robb was here"
"Once things are better my brother will be back to greet his son but in the meantime I'm here"
"Thank you, you don't know how grateful I am to have you here. I thought of names and now that he's here it will be perfect for him.Eddard Stark what do you think" more tears flowed as sansa nodded in agreement "That's a wonderful name"
Hours have passed and Talisa was finally asleep with baby Ned fast asleep in his bassinet, Sansa headed to her room for a much needed rest
As Sansa walked down the hall she caught a glimpse outside seeing her mother with Brienne. Today was the best day ever in Sansa eyes from the birth of her nephew to her mother returning
Grabbing the hem of her dress Sansa ran outside
"Mother!" Sansa ran to Cat throwing her into a bear hug "Oh dear I missed you terribly" Cat peppered her daughter in kisses and took a good look at her "Where's Talisa she should be resting since the baby will be here at any moment" Sansa held her mother hand's
"She had him this morning" Cat turned to Brienne "Don't worry Lady Stark I've got things handled here" nodding her head Sansa led her mother into the house "Have she named him yet" Cat asked as they neared the room "Yes his name is Eddard Stark go on mother I'm quite tired" Cat entered the room as Sansa returned to her's
The smell of sea water lingered in the air while the large ocean could make any man fear the dark blue liquid as it surrounded the city of Braavos, a giant statue can be seen from miles, whilst small buildings lined in front and behind the other. People walked up and down the streets as goods were being sold, east of the town was a giant building the house of black and white where Arya Stark stood waiting for entrance
"Who are you!" Arya demanded, the man said nothing but pulled off the skin from his chin revealing another face "Y-you said there's no Jaqen H'ghar here"
The man replied "There isn't a man is not Jaqen H'ghar" the man faced the door "Well who are you then" Arya questioned "No one and that's what girl must become" Arya cautiously entered the building behind the man
The room was a dull bluish-grey that was lit by old fashioned candles that could go out at any moment. The interior was covered in giant stone pillars that gave a unique finish, the sound of water droplets can be heard through out the room
A giant well was in the center of the room that had dark water, the man stopped causing Arya to stop in her tracks "The girl has two heartbeats" Arya placed her hand on her stomach
It's been hard to deny the truth these past weeks, she's barely eaten and yet her stomach grew as if she ate solid three meals a day not to mention the sickness have been current every morning
"What does the girl desire? we can give her anything" Arya pondered on his question trying to take everything in "We can find you a nice husband of her choice? or send you far to become a courtesan, we can even send you back to Westeros will you like that hmm, maybe the girl truly desires to get rid of her little accident"
Trying to process everything Arya kept her composer keeping her confusion at bay "I want to stay that's what I want" the man said nothing "And I'm not sure... about the other thing"
The man held no emotion "Time will be the girls enemy" the man finally spoke
"Then you will stay and work for your keep and become one of us" the man picked up a candle while Arya followed "There are things you must do to become no one" Arya spoke up "Like what?" the man stopped and faced Arya
"Dissociate yourself from your past and possessions so you can truly become no one" Arya was given a small room that was covered in grey bricks
The bed was small but much comfortable compared to what she's use to after sweeping the floor for hours she had nothing to do but play with her coin and
After her in counter with the rude girl Arya was forced to give up her things to become no one placing needle along the bricks she counted her way up the steps back into the house
"Have you decided yet?" after her experience Arya wanted nothing to do with the girl "Decided what?" Arya stated plainly "I think it'll be best for you to keep it, it's been awhile since a child has been born into our religion
"Why should I it was conceive by rape" the girl placed a hand on Arya's stomach "Arya Stark was raped you and this child will be given a chance to start over besides it was all in the past" Arya stared at the girl thinking about her words.