Scoopball98 here with another story. Here we have a reincarnated Naruto born into the Westeros. No he will not have chakra, if he had chakra, he could just fly through all of his enemies. That wouldn't be fun to write, nor would it be fun to read.
With my other stories, I'll be updating the KNB one first then I'll update the One Piece one
Sorry for following canon in the 1st chapter, but I needed to build up everything
These first two chapters will be focusing on Naruto and Jon more than anyone, but I'll start changing perspectives.
The 1st part of the story is just so I could set up the change into Westeros. Obviously it's AU, given the battle is drastically different from canon
Not sure on the pairing, it'll most likely be a harem though. Feel free to suggest girls from the show or ASOIAF
Big thanks to Kiege, TheChamp123, and Helghy for throwing around ideas with me. Also a big shoutout to Luckybastard6969 for being my beta
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto or Game of Thrones
It was the epilogue of the 4th Great Ninja War. Sounds of high power ninjutsu being fired back and forth resonated within a valley which held two great statues on each side, separated by a large waterfall that ran in between.
The two responsible for all the jutsu being fired are none other than Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki. Following the sealing of the crazed goddess known as Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, and being transported back to their home dimension by the Sage of Six Paths, Naruto was ready to undo the Infinite Tsukuyomi jutsu to free everyone trapped in their dreamlike state and finally be done with the war once and for all. Sasuke on the other hand, had different ideas. He wanted to kill all the trapped Kage's while he had the chance and change the world himself, leading to a clash of ideals between the two shinobi.
So now here they were fighting for what seemed to be the last time . Over a year of constant fighting, Naruto was sure that it was already too late to save everyone trapped in the jutsu, yet he couldn't give up. He was getting tired of how Sasuke won't come to understand each other and was still revenge driven, thus he wanted to put him down for good. He was tired of their fighting, they've been at it for way too long. He had no attachments towards him anymore, especially since they didn't free everyone, who in turn were more than likely past saving.
"Alright Sasuke, let's end this. One final clash, whoever comes out on top is the one who's ideals are stronger." Naruto told Sasuke who just gave a tired nod in return, no doubt on the same page as him, finally wanting to end it.
Sasuke readied up a chidori with as much power he could possibly put into it. Looking across at his former teammate, he saw him ready up a rasengan, most likely surpassing the power he put into his chidori.
As Naruto is looking at his rasengan, knows this will be the one to end it. After this, he can finally rest. He doesn't know what he'll do past that though. Him and Sasuke may have been all that's left of humanity..
Running towards Sasuke, seeing him doing the same as him, he brought his arm back to get ready for the clash. Now within arms reach of each other, they both brought their arms forward and yelled out the name of their respective technique.
"CHIDORI"
"RASENGAN"
Both clashing with each other in the middle, they could feel the massive power output the clash of their techniques created. Naruto glanced out to his right and saw something bizarre. It looked as if the air was ripping itself.. As this distortion got bigger and bigger, he could see the insides of this hole, but couldn't make anything out due to his priorities being elsewhere at the moment.
Sasuke, seeing that Naruto was distracted at the moment, decided to take advantage of it while he still could. Moving his arm that held the chidori, took the opportunity to strike.. He moved his chidori closer to Naruto's heart, who finally looked back to the situation at hand. Sasuke saw his eyes widen and he knew that he couldn't stop now. Hearing a squelch, and seeing his arm positioned right where Naruto's heart was, he knew that he finally won this long fought battle.
Naruto had made a mistake. He knew what he did and yet couldn't believe it. A single moment of distraction was all it took for him to pay for it with his life. However, even in that situation, he wanted to make sure that he didn't lose everything. If he was going down, then so was his opponent. He aimed the rasengan at Sasuke's head while using his other hand to hold the arm that's in his chest.
Hitting his target, he felt a little satisfaction knowing that his old teammate won't be walking away from here either. Even while dying, he wouldn't like to stomach the fact that Sasuke beat him. Feeling a lack of resistance, he pulled back and ended his technique. Seeing the glazed over and unfocused eye, plus the side of his face that was ruined by his rasengan, he knew that his one time friend was finally dead.
Pulling Sasuke's arm out of his chest with a grimace, he knew he wouldn't have much time left now. After fully pulling the arm out, he saw Sasuke's body fall to the ground. Blood pouring out of his open wound and running off his body onto the ground, Naruto found his vision getting blurry. Losing his balance, he fell on his back, eyes that are starting to get cloudy and are looking straight up at the sky. The red hot blood pooling around his downed body, he started to resign to his fate.
'I'm sorry, everyone. I failed you all. You were probably counting on me hehehe... If only I was strong enough to stop Sasuke earlier without us killing each other. I'm sorry I couldn't uphold your dying wishes of bringing peace to the world, Kakashi-sensei. I'm sorry that I failed you as well, Sakura-chan. You were counting on me to bring back Sasuke even as you died. I don't know how I can face everyone.' Naruto thought to himself as tears were coming out of his now clouded eyes. Finally as death grew closer, he closed his eyes as he had one final thought 'Well, Kuruma, it seems you would finally be free.You deserve it, after all the time you were sealed.. Goodbye, oldfriend.' With that, Naruto Uzumaki took his last breath and died.
Ned Stark, The Warden of the North was currently en route to the Tower of Joy. After hearing word that there were kingsguard stationed around the tower, he quickly set off on his horse to hopefully find and rescue his sister Lyanna. Lord Howland Reed, the head of House Reed and vassal to House Stark accompanying him along with some other men.
With Robert's victory over Rhaegar Targaryen in the rebellion, the only thing left on Ned's mind now is rescuing Lyanna. He just hopes that Rhaegar didn't do anything vile to his sister. He wouldn't put it past Robert to find a way to bring Rhaegar back just to kill him again if Rhaegar did so. After getting Lyanna back, he's sure that Robert will try to court her. He knows exactly how much Robert is smitten with her, considering he started this rebellion to get her back.
As he drew closer to the tower, he spotted the kingsguard in the distance. There were three of them. The numbers were on their side, but with the kingsguard as their enemy, there's no telling how the battle will end up. Soon, he was close enough to make out the faces of the three kingsguard. He saw Lord Commander Gerold Hightower, Ser Oswell Whent, and Ser Arthur Dayne. Just Ser Arthur Dayne himself was enough to all but confirm for Ned that this is where Lyanna was being held at. Being the best sword in Westeros, he would be used to guard someone of the utmost importance.
In close enough distance now, Ned and his men dismounted from their horses. As he got off, he looked over to Lord Howland Reed and saw him looking back at him. With a slight inkling of his head in the direction of their enemies, he saw him nod back to him. An unspoken word, letting him know they'll have to be prepared for the coming battle. With Ser Arthur Dayne as one of their opponents, they'll have to be prepared, less they get slain.
Ned started marching forward. His goal is clear. Save his sister no matter the cost. The sight of his enemies made the Wolf within him howl in hunger, his right hand firmly gripped Ice. A horrible reminder of what he lost. A father, a brother but he will not lose a sister. Ned stopped as he stared daggers at the prince's most trusted companion, Arthur Dayne. The man who would have been Ned's good brother in another life.
"Lord Stark" Arthur Dayne said neutrally with a nod of his head, greeting him before the coming battle
"Ser Arthur. Release Lyanna to me, there's no need for more blood to be spilt." Ned spoke back to him, trying to take the route without bloodshed. He knows if they engage in combat, there will be a lot of lives slain today.
"You know I can't do that, Lord Stark. I'm sorry" He replied back in a somewhat solemn tone. He doesn't necessarily want to engage in combat. Alas, Prince Rhaegar gave him an order to protect his lady and the children she's about to bear. He doesn't know how his prince knows how it'll be more than one child being born, but he didn't ask. He just trusts that his prince is right about that.
"So am I" with a feral growl, Ice was free to taste blood once more. Ned was right to assume the number would do little, one of his men was already on the floor in a pool of his own blood.
Ser Oswell charged with a determination and loyalty any king would admire, his will to fight for his lord was strong but Ned's will to fight for Lyanna was stronger.
The clash of blades echoed through the trees. Steel on steel, the ripping of flesh. 'There!' Ned parried The knight, his shock turning to pain as he was run through by Ice.
The Head of the great house of Stark, felt great sympathy at taking the man's life.
Ned shook his head, he needed to focus. His mind set on his goal, he ran as fast as his legs would allow to the tower. His heart sank when he heard a woman's wail.
'Lyanna!' Ned thought, alarmed. He needs to finish this fast, his sister sounds in pain. The faster he finishes here, the sooner he can once more be with his sister and help her in her time of need.
Ned stopped, his instincts flaring. Rolling to the left the man felt his arm get nipped.
He looked up to see Arthur staring down at him, his face grim. The Stark wanted to say he was confident in taking down Arthur but that would be a lie. One waited for the other to make the first move.
The crunching of grass elertated the two companies, with a quick glance both found out that Lord Commander Gerold Hightower was dead. It was now three on one. Even then Ned didn't feel like the odds were in their favour.
With a cry Ice was swung with all the ferocity he could muster, it's momentum stopped by Dawn.
The clash brought sparks, as one man tried to overpower the other. Arthur's sword broke away from Neds to block a wild strike from one of Ned's bannermen. The poor man was left puzzled as his blade chipped at the contact, Arthur used this to his advantage, swiping in across motion.
The bisected warrior held his wound, short of breath. He gave a strangled gasp before he fell face first dead.
It was now two on One. Ned glanced over to Howland, the man glanced back. They both looked back at Arthur. The man was as still as a statue, dawn was held firmly, ready to be stained once more with enemy blood.
Howland charged first, breaking the tension. As soon as the two blades met in the middle, Ned followed. Arthur easily broke the deal lock kicking Howland, the man went stumbling. Having years of training and experience in battle had enabled him to stop Ned's slash..
The Northerner was ruthless with his blows, Valyrian steel met the blade that was pale as milk glass.
Ned yelled as he tried to overpower the man, his arms shaking, his lungs burning in exhaustion.
The crunching of leaves altered Arthur to Howland, sparks flew off the man as the enemy's blade met armour. Arthur's movement was quick and precise, the great lord fell in a heap, seemingly cut down.
It is now one on one. Ned felt the inky blackness that was dread creeping into his heart, his fear of failing his brother, his father was starting to come true. The northerner relaxed his stance, evening his breathing. They clashed once more, the swordsmanship started to become sloppy, more openings were available. An opening Arthur took advantage of. Ned screamed out as he was sliced from hip to leg, falling down in agony, the man tenderly held his side. Head bowed in shame.
"I'm sorry, Lord Stark." Arthur said as he was preparing for the finishing blow. T'was a shame that he had to be the one that ended his life, but his duty is to his prince's last orders.
'Brandon, Benjen, Father….Lyanna. I'm sorry' Ned thought solemnly. By the gods, he didn't want it to end here. Especially without even having the chance to see his sister. He wanted to at least see his sister before his demise. The young wolf felt his eyes start to burn with tears. He closed his eyes and waited for Death.
Yet it never came.
Ned hesitantly opened his eyes to see Arthur staring down at him with shock, a trail of blood escaping his lips. Turning his body, no matter how greatly it pained him, revealed that Lord Howland Reed had stabbed him through the back. Arthur closed his eyes in pain, not from the sword impaling him but for failing his lord. With a stumble the man fell forward, dawn slipping from his fingers. Ser Arthur Dayne, Kingsgaurd, Sword of the Morning and friend to Rhaegar Targaryen was dead.
Getting back up, he brushed himself off. Looking over to Lord Howland Reed, he nodded his thanks to him for saving his life. Normally an honorable man, Ned wouldn't blight him for striking Ser Arthur Dayne's backside. This is a war and his goal is to still make it to the tower to see Lyanna. He wouldn't care for such things as honor when he still had an important mission in front of him.
Walking up the stairs in the Tower of Joy, Ned couldn't help but feel nervous. He didn't know what he'd find when he finally found Lyanna. What kind of state she'd be in, or if she was even still alive in the first place. Each step he took, filled him with uneasiness. Shaking off the uneasiness, he kept going forward. Looking up the stairway, he could make out a room. Figuring that's where he needs to go, he hurried his steps so he could get to his destination sooner.
Upon reaching the top of the stairs, he stopped for a moment to settle down somewhat. He didn't wanna see his sister again if his thoughts were running rampant. Getting his thoughts in order, he started to walk towards the room he spotted on the stairs. Upon getting closer he started to hear noises coming from the room. Getting his hopes up about his sister, he started walking faster in order to get to her sooner. Upon reaching the room, he walked in. What he saw as he walked in, made his breath get caught in his throat.
Seeing his sister alive would have taken a load off his chest in normal circumstances. However seeing her in such a weakened state with 2 babes, one in each arm caught him off guard. Looking at Lyanna, he saw her with a smile on her face. Seeing that smile on her face along with the two babes made him think about the situation rather differently. He had an idea, an idea that he knew the answers to his questions, but still, he'd need to be sure.
"Ned" Lyanna said, snapping him out of his daze.
"Lyanna, what's going on here?" Ned asked, clearly confused on the sight before him.
"Can't you see quite clearly, Ned? I'm spending what little time I have left with my babes" Lyanna replied while looking at her 2 babes lovingly.
"Aye, I can see that. What I meant was were you not kidnapped? And you say what little time you have left. I don't understand. Are you alright, Lyanna?" Ned asked, worried that his sister was not long for the world
"No... Rhaegar was my beloved, he didn't kidnap me... We loved each other dearly, and these two babes are the product of our love..." Lyanna said as she gazed fondly at the two children in her arms. Turning her attention away from them, she then looked at Ned, who was still puzzled.
"I'm dying, Ned… I know my body better than anyone. Thank the gods that I can spend what little time I have with these two. " Lyanna said with a smile, already accepting her fate.
'Well I suppose that answered my unanswered questions. The rebellion was built on a lie.' Ned thought to himself, as his mind grew weary. Everything he had fought for was based on a lie. A false reality. All that death and destruction he had caused along with Robert… but he knew better. There was no use lamenting what was lost, only focusing his mind on the present.
He knew he couldn't let anyone know about that. Robert himself would be crushed. The woman he loved was wedded with his biggest enemy. After sorting through all this new information, he asked, "What of the babes? Who shall take care of them, should you pass?"
"I was hoping you would watch over them and take them back to Winterfell to raise them there. I know how honorable you are, Ned. I trust you more than anyone to do right by them. Can you find it within you to do this for me?" Lyanna asked him, praying to the gods that he would do this for her.
"Aye, I'll do right by you and your babes. I don't like lying to Catelyn, but to keep them safe I'll have to claim the two as my bastards. If word got out about them, I fear for their safety. This is the only way as much as I loathe calling your babes bastards. What are their names?" Ned asked her, looking at the babes clearly for the first time since entering the room. They both had their eyes closed. The one on her left has a tuft of silver hair while the one on her right has black hair.
"The one on the right is Aegon Targaryen... and the one on the left is Naruto Targaryen... Little Naruto's name may sound weird to you, but it came to me in a dream and I fell in love with it... I dreamt of a soldier in orange clothing. He was a strong man, he was kind, he brought everyone around him together. He inspired everyone he met. He even inspired me as I was dreaming. I want my child to have all of those characteristics, that's why I picked that name." Lyanna said, getting out of breath and looking worse for wear with each passing moment. Even though she was getting weaker by the second, you could see the love in her eyes when she was talking about Naruto and Aegon.
"Aye. Like I said, I'll do right by them. I swear to the old gods. I may have to change their names so they don't have Targaryen names, especially little Aegon. They'll have to take up the 'Snow' name to signify them as bastards in the north. Here, hand them to me so you can say your last words to them. I can tell you're about to pass" Ned told her solemnly. Walking over to her, he grabbed little Naruto and Aegon from her. Seeing her nod with a weak smile, he knew that she's ready to say her last words. Before she could start, Ned noticed that both Naruto and Aegon opened their eyes from the movement. Looking at Naruto, he could see that he had silver eyes. Looking over at Aegon, he saw they were dark gray, almost black. Both of the babes were looking around curiously.
Lyanna looking at her proudest accomplishments smiled with pride. She could tell that Aegon will look like her when he ages, while Naruto will resemble his father. Looking at Ned, she said
"I know you will, Ned… I know you will. I can only ask that you let Naruto keep his name… it is the only one fitting for him..." Lyanna asked Ned who nodded his head in approval. It was an uncommon name, thus it wouldn't pose a problem. Seeing him nod to her request, she turned her attention to Naruto and Aegon to give her last words.
"My little ones, oh how I wish I could live to see you grow into men. You two are the best thing that has happened to me. I pray to the old gods that they watch over you. Look out for each other, make sure you keep the other out of trouble. Enjoy your childhood and try to make as many friends as possible... Make sure you have manners and be sure to read when you can... Learn from Uncle Ned as much as possible, he's a good man. He'll make sure that you two grow into fine men. If you want to take up the sword, be careful when you train... Oh I wish I could grow alongside you, but it wasn't meant to be... I love you both, more than anything else in the world. Goodbye, my little dragon-wolves. Make me proud.
"Ned, my brother. I will always love you... You have a good woman by your side. I know you can get through this. Take care of them for me..." Lyanna finished with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes. Her breath comes out in wheezes at this point. The blood pooling under her body.
Glancing up at her brother, she could see him wiping tears away from his eyes. She hates that she's dying, but alas she knows her babes are in good hands. Looking into Ned's eyes, she nodded towards him to let him know she's leaving. Taking one more heartfelt look at her babes, she laid back and closed her eyes. Lyanna of House Stark died with a smile on her face.
Seeing that Lyanna's chest stopped moving, Ned finally broke down and cried. Was a sad ending, and he can't help but feel that he's failed again. If only he got here sooner, if only he handled the kingsguard faster then he might have been able to do something.
With each tear that comes down his face, he feels the constant reminders of his family's death. His father, his brother, and now his sister. Alas, his sister brought two new lives into this world and accepted her death. In time, he'll need to accept it as well.
He has a duty now. The weight of each babe was immense. For the knowledge he knew could rip the kingdom in two if it were ever found out. Some say it would be too much for one man but he was a Stark. He would endure for Lyanna. He had to make up for his failure.
Wiping the tears out of his eyes, he decided to go leave and meet back up with Lord Howland Reed. Walking out of the room, and making his way to the steps, Ned couldn't help but find the one good out of this situation. His sister left the world but she left behind two beloved babes. Throughout the war, he's lost many things. Now looking at young Naruto and Aegon, he has 2 pieces of someone who he just lost. A bittersweet smile came upon his face as he gazed upon his sister's last legacies. He'd make sure to keep them safe and raise them to be fine men.
Noticing he was almost at the end of the stairway, he took another look at the babes. Finally at the door, he took a moment to gather his thoughts and try to gain all the composure he could muster. He went out of the tower to join Lord Howland Reed. He knew that Lord Reed is a smart man and could make assumptions on what he was seeing. He just needed to confirm what transpired here and make sure no one other than him and Lord Reed knows what happened here today.
Seeing Lord Ned walk up with two babes and a solemn expression, Howland Reed knew that everything isn't as it seems. Knowing Lyanna was the one up there, he easily figured out that the two babes were hers. As Ned drew closer, he made sure to give him his utmost attention for the news he'll bring.
"Lord Reed" Ned greeted with a nod and got one in return. "As you can see, I brought two babes back with me. Lyanna had just given birth, and died shortly afterwards. She asked me to raise them under my banner and claim them as my bastards. There's no telling what Robert would do if he found out about them. He was smitten with Lyanna. Everything that transpired here today must be kept secret. We must be the only 2 in the realm that knows. Will you do that for me, Lord Reed?"
"You have my word, Lord Stark. No one else will hear of this matter. Though, what do we do now that Lady Lyanna has passed? Are we to ride North?" Howland said as he bowed his head at his Liege.
"Aye, we'll ride for Winterfell. Gather anything we may need for the return home, I need to prepare Lyanna's body for travel. I'll be claiming her children, Naruto and Aegon Targaryen as my bastards. From henceforth, Aegon's name is now Jon to help protect him," Eddard said, the now named Jon began crying. He did his best to calm the wailing babe.
"What of the silver haired one, my Lord?" Howland curiously asked as he looked at Naruto.
"Naruto will keep his name as it's not Targaryen," Eddard answered as Naruto gurgled up at him. His dark grey eyes found themselves drawn to the silver haired babe. Those silver eyes were looking up at him curiously and he found himself comparing the babes' stare to his late sister.
"My lord, I need you to hold them while I prepare my sisters' body for the long trek ahead,'' Ned tiredly said as he handed the babes to Howland.
Grabbing Naruto and Jon Snow from Lord Stark, Howland then watched him go back into the tower to get his sister. When he couldn't see him anymore, he looked down at the two children. Seeing Jon asleep, he looked over and saw silver eyes looking back at him. Looking at the silver eyes and silver hair, he knows he'll closely resemble a Targaryen when he's older. He wonders if Lord Stark has an idea on who these boy's "mother" will be. Looking back over at Jon, he can see the Stark blood in this one will be strong. Not a speck of Targaryen features present with this one. Hearing noise, he looks back up and sees Lord Stark coming carrying Lady Lyanna's body.
After securing his late sisters' corpse on the horse, Ned walked back over to Lord Reed to grab Naruto and Jon. He knows he'll have a long ride ahead of them. He's going to claim that the boy's mother is a silver haired whore he met in a brothel and died after giving birth leaving him with two bastards. He knows his wife Catelyn will feel like he's betrayed her and his son Robb, but this is something he has to do.
Gathering everything they may need for the ride, they mounted their horses and rode north to Winterfell. He was holding Naruto while Lord Reed was holding Jon. He wishes he could carry both of them, but alas he needs at least one hand for the reins on the horse. He knows that due to her religion and her upbringing, his wife Catelyn won't like him bringing home two bastards. He just hopes in time that she'll come to accept them as a part of House Stark.
TIMESKIP- 8 years
As the sunrises over Winterfell, it signals the start of the new day. In a room shared with another occupant, a young boy with silver hair going to his neck opens his eyes to wake up to start his day. Letting a yawn escape his lips, he looks over to the other occupant to find him still asleep. Stretching his limbs before he moved, he got out of his bed and started to dress. Living in a cold place like Winterfell, he wears fur cloaks most of the time over his clothes. After getting dressed, he made his way to the other occupant.
"Jon, wake up. We need to start the day already so we can start training. Ser Rodrick is expecting us." Naruto said, while shaking Jon.
Letting out a groan, Jon replied "just give me 5 more minutes and I'll be up" while pulling his blanket over him more.
Seeing this, made Naruto want to get him out of bed even more. If they were late for training, who knows how Ser Rodrick would react. He wouldn't want the training to be harder than it already is. He especially wouldn't want his father to find out.
With a smirk on his face, Naruto grabbed the covers and ripped them away from Jon while shouting "up you go! We need to hurry before we're late, brother."
"By the gods, I'm up now. It wouldn't kill you to let me sleep for a little more just once." Jon grumbled to Naruto who just waved off his complaints.
"Aye, I could do that. It's just fun to mess with my little brother after all." Naruto replied with a teasing smirk on his face.
"If you could do it, then you should. At least once, but alas knowing you, it'll never happen. Well since I'm up now, might as well get dressed so we can get to it." Jon replied with a light glare, still a little mad for being denied more sleep. Getting up, Jon went to grab the clothes he'd be wearing and quickly put them on. Wearing the same clothes as his older brother, he looked over to see if he was ready. Seeing that he was, they went to the door, and left the room that they live in.
As they made their way down the corridor, Naruto greeted the various people he was acquainted with as they passed him. Turning his head at his brother, he noticed he wasn't greeting people as he was. He knew Jon wasn't as open to others as he was. Jon's always been more reserved whenever they are out of their room, while he's been more open and talkative to people that greet him.
He knows his brother is only fully open with him, but he wishes that he'd be like that with more people. If he were, he might even have more friends. He and his brother though have always been close, always doing things together and being around each other. He's been trying to help Jon talk to others more, but he supposes that he just doesn't want to all that often. Even though he wishes he can change, he still loves him. Those qualities are what makes him Jon, he supposed.
Seeing the doorway that leads outside, he hurried over to it with Jon in tow. Making it to the doorway and stepping out, he looked around to spot Ser Rodrick. After a few moments he finally spotted him with his brother Robb and Theon Greyjoy. A year ago, his father came back from a war. From what he was told, the Greyjoy's rebelled against the throne and his father rode to help the king in the rebellion. He doesn't necessarily know how it happened, but his father came back to Winterfell with a Greyjoy.
Seeing Robb brought a smile to his face, he got along well with his older brother. Even though he and Jon are bastards, his father had made sure that they were raised along with their half-siblings.
Lady Catelyn Stark on the other hand, has made it a point that he and Jon knew they were bastards from the day they could understand what it means. In a way, he can kind of see where she's coming from, but it's tiring at this point. He and his brother were and still are innocent children. It gets rather unnerving to be reminded that he and Jon are bastards almost every time he sees her. He gets his father was unfaithful to her to sire them, but she doesn't need to make it known every time they're in her presence.
After looking at Robb, he looks at Theon. In all honesty, he's still not quite sure what to think of him. He's the child of Westeros' former enemy. He just hopes overtime that he'll come to see Winterfell and The Stark's as his home rather than the Greyjoy's. He's sure that he'll eventually grow to like Theon, but if he ever puts his family's life in jeopardy, he won't hesitate to put him down.
After looking at Theon, he and Jon make their way over to Ser Rodrick to start their training for the day.
Looking around, he noticed some of the looks he was getting. He couldn't quite explain the look in their eyes, but he knows he's the only one in all of the North with his features.
He knows that silver hair and eyes aren't seen in the north, but he doesn't think too much of it. His father told him that he and Jon's mother had his features, so he just accepted it without much thought. They might look at him because his features are clear signs he's a bastard, but he's not too sure. The looks don't bother him anymore anyways, so he just noticed it like always and keeps on continuing with his day. Noticing he was beside Robb with Jon on the other side of him, he greeted his trainer.
"Ser Rodrick, it's good to see you. I'm ready to start training!" Naruto said, enthusiastic about getting ready to start training for the day. Turning his head over to look at Robb he greeted him. "Hey Robb, it's good to see you. You too, Theon. I hope you guys are ready to start training!"
"Aye, it's good to see you too. I hope you take your training seriously, because it looks like you have the energy to really be pushed today" Ser Rodrick said, chuckling seeing Naruto's pale face looking worried when hearing that. Standing at attention, Ser Rodrick said "alright lads, let's get on with it."
After training was done for the day, Naruto was walking around Winterfell with Jon. Training went well, he's sore from working harder than usual though. He's always made it a goal to be a good swordsman. He wants to be strong enough to protect his family should the need arise. He knows he'll have to put forth the effort to be strong, so he wants to put all he can into training to get to where he wants to be.
He's always felt that he's destined for big things. Some people may claim that's arrogant of him to think, but it's something that he's always felt. He feels like he's destined for much more than just residing in Winterfell. He had a weird dream last night that reinforced his belief that he's destined for big things. He didn't quite understand it all that well, but he felt like it applied to him. He'll have to tell Jon about it, given he thinks the dream was about him as well.
"Hey Jon," Naruto said, getting his attention. "Let's go back to our room. I have to tell you about a dream I had last night. I think it was a dream about us." Naruto finished with a serious tone of voice.
"That's fine with me, I didn't have much planned to do anyways. Must be some dream though since you never tell me about them." Jon replied back with a slightly raised eyebrow. Knowing his older brother, he knows he rarely uses that tone of voice. Hearing that tone he used, he knows whatever the dream was about must be serious.
As they walked around, Naruto noticed he and Jon were getting the usual looks. More so him than Jon. He's already sure of why they're looking his way. Jon on the other hand, is probably getting some looks because while he looks like he's a Stark in looks, he's still a bastard under their fathers name. He just hopes Jon doesn't let being a bastard get to him. Entering the castle, they both made their way to the room.
Passing some servants along the way, Naruto nodded his head at each of them he passed in greeting. Arriving at their door, he opens it and enters with Jon following him in. Sitting down on his bed, he waits on Jon to do the same and give him his attention before he starts. Seeing that Jon is on his bed looking towards him, he knows he's ready as well.
"So about this dream I had. Usually I wouldn't pay attention to them or even remember them, but this one was odd. In it, there was a full sized dragon finding a big wolf. Before they found each other, the wolf was with a deer. While with that deer, the wolf looked really unhappy. It stayed that way until the dragon came and found it and swooped it away. After taking the wolf away, both the dragon and wolf looked happy. Time passed and soon only the wolf was left. Even though the dragon was gone, the wolf wasn't alone. The wolf had a small silver dragon and small black wolf with it. Shortly after, the big wolf left, all that remained was the small dragon and wolf pup. After the wolf left, various animals surrounded the small dragon and wolf and towering over them. The only animals I could make out were a lion and a deer. Years passed by, and they were slowly catching up to the other animals' heights. Finally after enough time passed by, the dragon and wolf were fully matured. All around, the animals started bowing to the dragon with the wolf guarding the dragon's back side from any attacks. Even though all the animals were bowing to the dragon, the dragon still considered the wolf its equal given their time together." Naruto explained, a little winded after speaking for so long.
After hearing his brother explain the dream, Jon was left confused and intrigued. Confused because he wouldn't know how the dream would be about them and intrigued by all the other animals eventually bowing. The dream had two dragons in it. If anything, his brother and him would both be wolves. It's already in their blood due to their father. The only thing he could think of that would make it about his brother is the dragon being silver. Due to his brother's appearance, he could make the connection there and only there. Deciding he'll need some answers, he decided to just ask his brother.
"Was an interesting dream, brother. I'm glad you told me about it. I just don't really see how the dream would be about us. What makes you think so?" Jon asked, making his confusion known.
"I know it may seem like a stretch to you Jon, but I thought it was about us. You know better than anyone how I feel I'm destined for big things. I've said it to you ever since our sixth nameday. This dream reinforced my belief about it. You may be confused about the dragon, but I thought it was me. Father told us that our mother had silver hair and I resembled her. Maybe in some way, she was connected to a dragon somehow. I know he won't tell us more about her, but that's what I believe and that's why I believe this dream was about us." Naruto answered, believing every word he said fully. He had a smile on his face when he saw Jon roll his eyes about his belief that he'll do great things.
"Well when you say it like that and with how much you believe it is, I suppose it could have been about us. Mother could have been connected to a dragon somehow, but we can't know for sure with father not telling us much about her" Jon said with sadness in his voice at the end, wanting to know more about the one who gave birth to Naruto and him. Shaking off the sadness, he continued "If the dream was truly about us, then the gods must favor two bastards over all the other highborns" Jon joked to his brother, getting a laugh in return.
"Aye, they must favor us if it were to come true. About mother though, I'm sure father has a good reason to not tell us about her. Father is a good man, he wouldn't keep information about her from us without a reason. However, I wish to learn more about her too." Naruto said, longing in his voice. He may defend his father's reasons, he still wishes to learn about her.
"Maybe he'll tell us about her when we're older. He may think we're too young to understand what he has to tell us. I'm sure that mother was a good woman, I just wish we could have met her. Still though, I'm glad you told me about the dream. It was definitely interesting to hear about. I was wondering why you were going extra hard in training, but I guess I know the reason for it now, huh?" Jon asked Naruto with a smile on his face.
"I guess you did notice that. You would be right though, brother. I wanted to put in more effort in training after that dream. It made me want to try harder to make my beliefs into a reality. I will be like that at training, from this day forward." Naruto told him, wanting to make sure that he shows his brother how serious he is.
After seeing the conviction in Naruto's eyes after saying what he just did, it brought a smile to Jon's face. After seeing the conviction, he decided that he too would start putting more effort into training. He wants his brother to be proud of his strength, to make sure that happens he'll happily put forth the effort to get there.
"Since you will, I will as well. I can't have you leave me behind, Naruto" Jon told Naruto with a teasing smirk on his face.
Happy that his brother will be doing the same as him, Naruto replied "I'm glad you will be doing the same, Jon. Now before dinner, I'd like to relax." Naruto finished, laying back on his bed with his arms behind his head. Hearing movement, he glanced over and saw Jon doing the same as him.
Looking back up at the ceiling, Naruto began to think a little more about the dream. With him and Jon, he feels certain that they're the silver dragon and black wolf in the dream. If it were true, he doesn't necessarily know what the animals mean, but he's sure he'll get some answers eventually. To get to a position to have other people bow to him, he knows he'll have to work hard to make that happen. Bastards aren't given much privileges, so to counter that he'll have to work his hardest to make something like that happen. He knows the wolf watching his back is Jon. He knows Jon will protect him and he'd protect Jon. All he knows is that he'll work hard and do anything to get him and Jon into good standing.
TIMESKIP - 8 YEARS
As Naruto was watching his younger brother Bran try to shoot an arrow, he looked on in amusement. He may not be the best with a bow, but he certainly hopes he was better than Bran at it when he was as young as him. Then again, he probably was and his pride just won't let him remember that.
Standing at 5'10, Naruto has changed throughout the years. Naruto's eyes were still that striking silver, though on dark days they appeared grey. His shining silver hair was longer now, reaching past his neck with some of it braided, resting upon his shoulder. He'd grown too, both in height and strength, at this point only a few boys his age could really give him a challenge for his mettle in the yard.
Since his 10th nameday, he started to read scrolls and old books. He wanted to make sure that he has a strong mind as well as a strong body. He's studied languages, history, maps, and the houses in the North. He's wanted to make sure that he's smart. No one will respect a bastard that's also a moron after all. One of the languages he really liked to study though was Valryian. To him, it's a beautiful language, and if he ever finds himself in Essos one day, he'll want to be able to speak the language.
His relationship with Jon hasn't really changed over the years, they're still as close as they've always been. Granted, here lately the relationship has taken a bit of strain. With Jon wanting to head to Castle Black to join the Night's Watch, Naruto hasn't been as close to Jon as he usually is. Thinking about it, he just doesn't like the idea of being separated from his brother. Yeah he may have other siblings, but Jon and him have been together since they were born. They do everything together with the exception of a few things.
His relationship with his other siblings is good with the exception of two, but nowhere near the level of Jon and him. Robb gives him pointers in training here and there, and around his 14th name day, he took Naruto along with Theon to the brothel. Jon opted to stay behind when they went, but he supposed Jon just didn't want to participate when they went.
His relationship with Sansa is near non-existent. Every now and then, he catches her stealing glances at him but quickly averts her eyes. They haven't had much contact with each other, but he guesses it's just her not wanting to talk with him. Arya on the other hand has a good relationship with him. With her wanting to fight rather than do what Sansa does, he has plenty of time to be around her. She's been coming to him since he could remember in order to ask him for training.
With Bran, Naruto makes sure he runs around and plays with him anytime Bran wants to with him. He's tried to tell him not to climb such high places because if he fell, it'd be bad. When he told him that, he guessed it went through one ear and out the other because he still does it to this day. Rickon, like Sansa, has a non-existent relationship with him. Due to Rickon being so young, he hasn't had a chance to be around him that much due to Lady Catelyn always being around him.
Another thing is he's tried to ask his father about his mother, but he still only says he met her during the rebellion and that he's a spitting image of her. He at least has a name though. Wylla, that's the name of his mother that his father had told him. Other than those things, he hasn't told Jon and him anything else about their mother.
With his father, Naruto has always respected him and tried to make him proud. He's always looked up to his father. He didn't have to take two bastards into his house and treat them well, yet he did. He's always respected and loved him greatly for everything he's done for Jon and him. With Lady Catelyn on the other hand, it's still the same. She still refers to Jon and him as bastards and has very little to do with them.
Over the years, he hasn't fully remembered the dream he had that he told Jon about. He remembers it vaguely, such as a large wolf with a small silver dragon and black wolf and then later on, animals bowing to a silver dragon with a black wolf behind it, but that's about as much as he remembers. He knows that it's impractical for him to forget about it, but he's sure Jon remembers more than him.
He was sure that the dream may have given some insight about his mom, but even if he did remember exactly what it was, his father wouldn't let him know. Even when he does ask him about her, his face gives nothing away about her. He'll have to ask Jon sometime about the dream to see what he remembers.
Coming out of his thoughts, Naruto noticed a man run towards his father.
"M'lord, we've found a deserter from the Night's Watch. We've captured him for you, M'lord." The man told Ned Stark.
After hearing this, Ned glanced towards Bran. After returning his gaze back to the man, he nodded to him in thanks for the information. Seeing he had everyone around him who should be there for the punishment, he told everyone to mount up to go with him. Turning his head back towards Bran, he said "you're coming with us, Bran. You're old enough to see some of the things I have to do now."
As he heard the conversation going on with his father and Bran, Naruto tried to remember the first time Jon and him saw what was about to happen. If he remembers correctly, it was around their 10th nameday. He remembers that day vividly, it was the first time he saw someone die of course. He's sure Jon can remember it as much as him too.
Nearly finished with mounting up, he heard Lady Catelyn Stark saying Bran was too young for such things. Hearing this, he rolled his eyes and resisted the urge to scoff. The first time Jon and him went with their father, Lady Stark didn't waste one breath saying the things she's saying now. Seeing that Lady Stark finally relented, he mounted his horse to set out for the execution.
As they arrive at where the deserter is, Naruto notices that the man is not much older than he is. The man does seem shaken up though, he supposes that he just can't handle the cold or maybe he ran into a group of aggressive Wildlings. If it is that, he doesn't understand why he'd break his oath and risk being caught and executed. Looking over at Jon, he got his attention then gestured to the man about to get his head cut off. Getting an eye roll in return, Naruto returned his attention to the man. He just wanted to make sure his brother knew the consequences of leaving even though he already knows. Might be selfish on his part, but he doesn't want to leave Jon.
After turning his head from Jon, he started to pay attention to what was being said. Catching the tail end of the deserter saying something about 'The Others' made Naruto raise his eyebrow at that. As far as he knows, 'The Others' are just a story. He's not quite sure what to make of it. He supposes that he may have seen something he couldn't really explain and when it spooked him, he thought it was 'The Others'. The man has no reason to lie when he's at death's doors. Looking towards his father, he saw him motion to two men to get his sword. Seeing his father start, he made sure he paid attention
With his sword 'Ice' in his hands, his father declared "In the name of Robert of the House Baratheon, the First of his Name, King of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and protector of the realm, by the word of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, I sentence you to die." Raising the sword above his head, his father brought it down with some force. As soon as the blade touched the man's neck, it started to cut through the skin with the blade still going, taking bone and the last bit of skin with it. As soon as the head fell off the neck, it rolled over to Theon.
As it landed near Theon, Naruto saw that he just laughed and kicked it away. Hearing his brother say 'Ass' after that, made him chuckle a bit. Theon is a cunt, he's noticed that over the years. He noticed that Theon always acts mighty, always telling whores to call him 'Lord Greyjoy'. Seeing him kick a head away like that just made him think he's even more of a cunt. After getting his thoughts off of that cunt Theon, Naruto heard the tailend of whatever Jon and Robb were talking about. Hearing his brother calling him a coward for abandoning his oath. He'd say something but Jon is stubborn, he wouldn't listen to him.
Shaking his head slightly, he got back on his horse. Waiting on everyone to do the same, he looked towards the sky. As he looked up, he saw a raven fly by. Putting it as most likely nothing of importance, he kept looking towards the sky taking in its beauty. After a few more moments, he brought his head back down and noticed everyone else was saddled up on their horses. Stationed behind Robb and Theon, with Jon beside him, they started to make their way back to Winterfell. Making their way down the path, Naruto decided to return to his thoughts.
When his brother does leave to take the Black, he'll most likely go with him to see him off. He's always wanted to see the view from the top of the wall. He also wants to see what kind of place Castle Black is, considering his brother will be swearing his life away to the Night's Watch. He'll still try to talk him out of making the oath, but he's not holding his breath about it. Jon has wanted to join the Watch ever since hearing about it from Uncle Benjen. He hopes Uncle Benjen can dissuade him from joining, but knowing Jon, he won't listen. Naruto was brought out of his thoughts by the party suddenly stopping.
Confused at the sudden stop, he looked around to see if there was anything in the way. Not seeing anything blocking the path, he looked towards his father and saw he was looking at something. Following his line of sight, he finally saw what caused the stoppage.
A stag, laid over dead. No doubt a fiercer animal took it down, looking up at its antlers, he saw that it was covered in blood. Seeing that made him believe whatever the stag took down, the stag took with it. Hearing an 'over here, father!' shouted by Robb, made Naruto turn and go over with his father, Jon, and Bran going with him.
Making it to where Robb and Theon were, Naruto saw what they were motioning towards. It looked too big to be a wolf, but he didn't think it was a direwolf since there aren't any direwolves south of the wall. Hearing his father say that it was in fact, a direwolf proved him wrong. Seems he was right about it being taken down by the stag. Seeing the house sigil for both House Stark and House Baratheon killing each other was kind of ominous to Naruto. He's never been one for superstitious stuff, but seeing that made him ponder a bit.
Looking back at Robb, he saw Bran make his way to him. Naruto noticed a bundle in Robb's arms. Seeing that Bran was looking close at it and was asking to touch it, Naruto was surprised when he saw that it was a pup. As Robb handed the pup to Bran, Naruto noticed there were 4 more pups about. Seeing Bran sit on the ground and play with the pups brought a smile to Naruto's face.
"What should we do with them, my lord?" Someone asked his father. "They'll be dead soon." He finished with a grimace on his face.
Before his father could answer, Theon said "We should kill them, the sooner the better" while pulling out his knife and making his way towards Bran.
Seeing the distraught look on Bran's face, Naruto went to tell Theon to fuck off. Before he could though, Jon beat him to it.
"Lord Stark," Jon began, which made Naruto raise his eyebrow. His brother rarely is so formal with their father, but he guesses the situation calls for it. "There are three pups. Three male and two female." Jon finished.
"What of it Jon?" His father answered back, curious to what he has to say, yet ready to get back to Winterfell already.
"You have five trueborn children. Three sons, and two daughters. The direwolf is the sigil of your House. Your children were meant to have them, My Lord." Jon said, hoping that his father would accept the reasoning. He liked seeing Bran playing with them and he bets Arya would like one as well.
Seeing their father's face change, Naruto began to think Jon got through to him. Naruto also noticed Jon only said five, rather than seven. No doubt he was omitting them so father's trueborn children can each have a pup. He doesn't really mind not having one, but he wishes Jon could have one so it could protect him at the wall when it grows. His father, no doubt coming to the same conclusion going by his face.
"You and Naruto want no pup for yourselves, Jon?" Ned asked softly, looking at Naruto as he shook his head no, before he looked to Jon and saw he was about to answer.
"The direwolf graces the banners of House Stark, Naruto and I are not a Stark, father." Jon pointed out to their father.
As Ned took Jon's words into account, Naruto saw Robb jump at his chance.
"I will nurse him myself, father. I will soak a warm towel with milk and have the pup suck from that. I'm sure Bran will do the same for his" Robb said, looking down at Bran while Bran rapidly nodded his head up and down at that.
Naruto looked back at his father and saw him looking at Robb and Bran, regarding their answers closely. Making a decision, his father said "That's easy to say, and harder to do. I don't want you to waste the servants' time with this. You will feed and care for them yourself. You must train them as well. The kennel master won't help you with them. These animals can grow to be vicious, make sure you treat them right and you won't have a problem. Are you sure you want this responsibility?" his father asked Robb and Bran and got a chorused 'yes father' in return.
"The pups may die, despite what you do" his father said to them
"They won't die, we won't let them die" Robb said confidently back to his father.
Nodding his head, his father said "Keep them then. Jory, Desmond, gather up the remaining pups and bring them back to Winterfell with us. It's time we got back."
After hearing that, Naruto looked over to Robb and Bran and saw their faces brighten up after hearing they could keep them. Seeing that brought a smile to his face, he loves both of his brothers so to see them happy makes him happy as well. Saddling up, he looked over and saw Jon looking around for something which struck his curiosity.
"What is it, brother?" Naruto asked him, curiosity laced in his voice.
"You don't hear that?" Jon asked him as if he were crazy
Listening closely, Naruto still didn't hear anything out of place. "No Jon, I don't hear anything unnatural. Are you fine?" He asked, slightly worried something came over his brother. After a few more seconds of waiting, Naruto heard Jon say 'there!' and took off in that direction. Caught off guard by his sudden leave, Naruto looked around and saw that everyone else started to head in that direction as well. He didn't have to wait long before he made it back to Jon and in his hands was another direwolf. An albino one at that, hearing the others wonder how it got so far away from the pack, Naruto ignored them and went to address Jon.
"Now look at that, you have one now as well Jon." Naruto told his brother with a warm smile on his face.
Bringing his head up to look at him, Jon said "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to take it from you, besides it kinda matches your hair" He finished with a chuckle
"Aye, I'm sure. Just because it matches my hair somewhat doesn't mean I want it" Naruto said, rolling his eyes. "Besides, with you taking the Black, that pup there might be able to help you when it grows" Naruto said, somewhat solemnly at the reminder of his brother taking the Black.
"Thanks brother, in that case I'll keep it and make sure to treat it with the care it deserves" Jon said, smiling down at the pup.
"Alright, now let's head back to Winterfell." Ned said to everyone, getting a chorus of agreement from everyone. He was somewhat sad Naruto didn't get a direwolf as well, but he guesses that's just him being a good brother to Jon and his dragon blood win out again over his wolf blood.
TIMESKIP
About a month has passed since they found the direwolves. When they came back, they found out that The Hand of the King, Jon Arryn, was dead. That news wasn't the only thing the scroll had said. King Robert Baratheon is coming to Winterfell, most likely to appoint his father as the new Hand. He won't make assumptions about it, but that's most likely the reason King Robert decided to come North after all.
Hearing stories about how close his father and King Robert are, it surprises him that they haven't seen each other since the Greyjoy Rebellion. He remembers his father telling him that Jon Arryn was like their father figure growing up, so he's sure that it's been weighing heavily on them both since hearing of his passing. He's sure that's another reason that King Robert is coming to Winterfell. They probably want to mourn his death together and exchange stories about the man they both held dearly.
Due to the news of him coming to Winterfell, things have been quite hectic with trying to make the necessary preparations. He asked his father earlier when the King should be arriving, and he told him it should be today, if they didn't have any troubles on the way here. As Naruto looked about, he could definitely see the servants making last minute preparations as fast as they could.
Earlier today, his brothers and him went to get their haircut so they could look proper for King Robert. Other than trimming just a bit off, Naruto didn't get his haircut like the others. Something Robb and Theon teased him about, saying he cares for his hair like a girl would. That may be true in some ways, but he's always taken pride in his hair. It's unique silver color is no doubt the only connection he has with his mom.
As he's looking in the courtyard, Naruto sees Jon and his pup coming towards him. Those pups really do grow at an alarming rate. Ghost and Nymeria, Jon and Arya's pups are the two that like him the most from the pack. With how often he's with Jon and to a lesser extent with Arya, it's no surprise that they favor him more than the other pups do. As Jon and Ghost stood in front of him, Naruto bent over to pet Ghost, while Jon addressed him.
"Naruto, Bran says he spotted the King and his company. Father told me to tell you to get ready in order for us to be presented to King Robert" Jon told him, slightly smiling at seeing him play with Ghost.
"Alright Jon, lead the way" He told Jon, standing back up.
As he followed Jon to where they would stand, Naruto thought back to when his father told him to try to keep out of the King's focus. He wasn't necessarily sure why he said it, but he's sure he must have a reason for saying it. He'll follow his father's words and be sure not to make him stand out. He knows Lady Stark won't let Jon and him attend the feast they're preparing for King Robert. Given that they're bastards, Lady Stark won't allow them to be around the King.
Finally arriving at where the rest of his family was, Naruto and Jon stood behind their father and the trueborn kids, with Theon beside them. Seeing Arya run by with a helmet brought a smile to his face. As his father took the helmet off her head and sent her on to her place, Naruto couldn't help but chuckle a bit at it. It was just like Arya to stay away from 'ladylike' things. Returning his gaze forward, he saw that King Robert had finally arrived.
Well I hope you guys liked this chapter, I had fun writing it. Like I said at top, I'll add more character perspectives, so don't worry.
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