White serpent: sadly if I'm going to follow my ultimate plan for this story I can't change too much from canon right now, because I need to follow canon for a while before we can get to that point, but don't worry when I do get to that point things are going to change drastically.

Jean d'arc: thanks for the review! As much as I hate it, it was necessary for Ned to die, especially for what I have planned, as for the fight scene, one of the hardest things I struggle to write is battle (which is unfortunate considering Game of Thrones is full of them) I can visualize the fight in my head but I struggle to put it down on paper but I promise you I will try and improve as long as you and other reviewers keep helping me :) :) :)

Sparky She-Demon: Ser Barristan is one of my favorite characters, I hate the way he died in the show and It's important to me that I do justice by his character.

The King In The North

Mia Snow

The Riverlands, A Week Later….

Mia gasped for breath as she finished chugging down a skin of water, Ser Barristan gave her as smile "Perhaps you should save some for later" he suggested

Mia smiles back, stroking Dusk's head, the direwolf was only a year old and was already as tall as her waist "It's much warmer here than my home" she says "I suppose I am still adjusting to the climate"

"In all my years I have never been to The North" Ser Barristan comments.

Mia smiles "It can get cold" she admits "But Winterfell is built upon hot springs, the water is piped through the keep, it keeps the castle warm….when the weather was warm enough Robb and I would go swimming in the hot springs"

"You are close with him?" Ser Barristan asks sounding slightly surprised.

Mia smirks "I know," she says "A bastard being close with her trueborn brother, but Robb never cared about my status, he just saw me as his sister and I love him for it"

The sound of grunting takes her attention, she turns to see Arya practicing her water dancing with Needle "Arya what are you doing?"

"I'm practicing" Arya answers simply.

"Your ankle is still recovering," Mia tells her "You should be resting"

"I don't want to rest" Arya answers, continuing her water dancing.

Mia sighs "Arya you're hurt"

"And you're a coward!" Arya snaps "Joffrey cut off our father's head and you just stood there and watched!"

"How dare you!" Mia says in disbelief "I wanted to help but there was nothing I could do that wouldn't have ended in our deaths"

"You were scared of dying," Arya says "That makes you a coward"

"That's where you are wrong Arya," Mia says "I don't care what happens to me but if you die...I did what father would have wanted"

Arya's cold stare softens "I'm sorry" she mutters.

Mia smiles and puts a gentle hand on her shoulder, "What about Nymeria?" Arya asks "And Lady?"

Mia frowns, The direwolves had not been from her minds, Dusk was kept in a kennel directly outside the city, but Nymeria and Lady had been kept in more comfortable quarters closer to the red keep, if Joffrey got a hold of them then they were most likely slaughtered, she could only hope that the kennel master had released them. Instead of answering her sister she to Ser Barristan "How far are we?"

"It should only be a few more days from Riverrun," Ser Barristan says, "They say your brother was heading there gather more men from Lord Hoster Tully"

"That was before my father was killed," Mia says "Since then his plans may have changed"

"Perhaps he returned North" Ser Barristan suggests.

Mia shakes her head "I know my brother" she says "The Moment he learned of our father's death Is the moment he made a promise to destroy The Lannisters"

At that moment the sound of hooves fill Mia's ears, she and Ser Barristan jumps to their feet, he hides his sword under his blanket and she hides her dagger behind her back.

Three riders approach them, Mia sees that they are wearing Lannister armor, "Hold there!" their leader calls,

"Can we help you?" Ser Barristan says with polite caution.

The head Lannister ignores him and looks at Dusk "That's quite a large wolf there" he says

Mia frowns "Some wolves grow larger than others"

The head Lannister smirks "I'm sure they do"

"We're looking for a girl named Arya," Their leader says "And a bastard named Mia"

"I'm sorry" Ser Barristan "I don't know anyone by those names.

"Who are they?" The Lannister asks pointing to Mia and Arya.

Ser Barristan looks at them "They are my grandchildren" he says.

The Lannister leader dismounts and steps towards Mia "The bastard is said to have purple eyes" he says before grabbing her hand "And is missing fingers"

Mia suddenly drew her and in lightning fast movement slices the man's throat, Ser Barristan immediately reacts and grabs his sword from under the blanket, old age had done nothing to slow the former kingsguard, as the mounted Lannisters drew their swords he grabbed one of them by their red cape and pulled him from their horse, Mia turns to face the other Lannister who charges towards her on his horse, he swings his blade and cuts into her shoulder as he passes her.

Mia cries out in pain, she drops her dagger and grabs her wound as blood trickles down her arm, Dusk desperately tries to protect his mistress but is forced to jump out of the way as the horse charges again, Ser Barristan steps forward and cuts across the horse's lower body, as the horse falls and its rider crashes to the ground Mia turns to See that Ser Barristan had defeated the other Lannister. The remaining Lannister gets up from his fallen horse and Ser Barristan steps forward to confront him "The queen has offered a large bounty to anyone who brings her those two" he says "We could share the gold"

Ser Barristan shakes his head in disgust "It's men like you who brought dishonor to Westeros, I will die before I associate with a wretch like you"

The Lannister swings his sword at Ser Barristan, the old knight deflects the dodges the blow and thrusts his blade but the Lannister was surprisingly fast and deflects the blow, the two fight for a few more moments until the Lannister turns his back to Mia, she grabs her dagger from the ground but before she moves to kill him she remembers the massacre outside Littlefinger's brothel, when Jamie Lannister's soldier speared her father when his back was turned.

With a sigh Mia drops her blade and resigns herself to watch, it takes less than a minute for Ser Barristan to knock the Lannister to the ground, Dusk finishes him by jumping on him and violently tearing out his throat.

Ser Barristan steps back over to their camp where he wipes the blood from his blade and the sweat from his brow "This was just a scouting party" the old knight says "more will come"

Mia winces in pain as she feels a sharp stab in her shoulder, Ser Barristan notices her pain and comes over to her, he inspects her shoulder and sighs "I can bandage it" he says "But you need a Maester"

Mia regards the two remaining horses "Well at least we'll get to Riverrun faster now"

Two Days Later….

Mia struggled to keep her eyes open as she sat on her new horse, since their fight with the Lannisters, her shoulder seemed to be getting worse, the pain burned up and down her left arm and her skin felt hot to the touch.

"She's going to fall," Arya tells Ser Barristan.

Ser Barristan shakes his head "We are almost there my lady" he says "It's just a little further"

Mia doesn't have the strength to answer instead she just focuses on keeping herself awake, eventually, a great castle appears on the horizon connected to the red fork river, a weak smile spreads across her face as they gallop across towards Riverrun.

Less than an hour later they arrived at the gates of Riverrun, a Tully guard atop the wall looks down on them "State your names and business!" he commands.

Mia is far too weak to say anything so Ser Barristan speaks for her "Ser Barristan Selmy!" the old knight calls "I have brought two of Lord Eddard Stark's daughters"

With those words Mia finally allows herself alluring embrace of unconscious takes her, she lets out a relaxed breath as she fades into darkness.

Robb Stark

A Day Later….

Robb Stark Lord of Winterfell and King in the North marched with urgency through the halls of Riverrun, his squire Olyvar Frey follows behind him, he runs into his uncle Edmure Tully "Nephew" he greets "I have news from-"

"Where are they?" Robb interrupts, "My sisters where are they?"

Before Edmure can answer a voice down the hall "Robb!"

Robb turns to see Arya standing next to the door to the Maester's infirmary, his youngest sister runs towards him and hugs him in a tight embrace "Are you alright?" he asks.

Arya nods "I'm fine….father is dead"

Robb nods sadly "I know," he says "Where's Mia?"

"In there" Arya answers gesturing towards the door "She's hurt...really bad"

Robb frowns and turns to his squire "Olyvar take my sister and make sure she gets everything she needs"

The boy nodded "Right away your grace" he responds. The son of Walder Frey was fifteen years of age, with short messy-black hair and pale eyes he was shy and quiet but he was also a good and loyal squire.

"What?, No!" Arya protests "I'm not leaving until she wakes up!"

Robb kneels to his sister "Arya you've done well but there's nothing you can do now"

"I don't care, Robb," Arya says definitely "If you want me to go then you'll have to drag me away and lock me in a room"

Robb sighs in defeat and turns back to his squire "Never mind Olyvar" he says "Go join the men"

Olyver tries but fails to hide his relief "Thank you, your grace"

Robb watches as he walks off and then turns back to the door, he opens it and steps inside.

His half-sister was asleep on a bed, her beautiful face was now marked by cuts and bruises that only looked a few months old, her pale skin was sickly looking and her eyes were sunken, the sight reminded Robb of Bran when he was pushed from the tower, her direwolf Dusk sat protectively at the foot of the bed and whined upon noticing Robb.

"Your grace" Maester Vyman greets, though he kept his eyes on Mia as if expecting her to vanish.

"What happened?" Robb demands.

"They were found outside the gates" Edmure explains "Though were traveling with a knight who claimed to be Barristan Selmy"

"Is she going to be okay?" Robb asks.

"Most likely your grace," Vyman says "Her fever has broken and her wound has been properly cleaned"

"She woke up at one point," Arya says, "She thought she was back in King's Landing, it took three guards to keep her down"

Robb smirked slightly and cups Mia's cheek "I'll see you soon "little sister," he tells her.

The young wolf then turns back to his uncle "You said them was a man calling himself Barristan Selmy, where is he?"

"I had him thrown into the cells" Edmure answers.

Robb glares at him "You had him thrown into the cells?"

Edmure nods "He is Lord Commander of the Kingsguard," Edmure says "And he could be a spy for the Lannisters"

"If he was a spy for the Lannisters would he deliver us two of their most valuable hostages?" Robb demands.

"Perhaps he is trying to get close to you" Edmure offers "Trying to earn your trust"

Robb shakes his head "Ser Barristan's honor is well known in Westeros" he states "Tell me uncle is it an honorable action to spy?"

Edmure sighs "No"

"No" Robb agrees "Take me to him"

Edmure takes his nephew to the cells where he orders the jailor to open the door, inside was a dark room with a bed of hey and a bucket to piss in, sitting, was an old but strong-looking man who stands upon seeing Robb, "Lord Robb" he greets.

"King Robb" Edmure corrects "My nephew has claimed his ancient birthright and is now titled King in The North"

"Thank you uncle," Robb says "Leave us now"

Edmure reluctantly obeys and leaves the two alone, Robb turns back to the old man "I apologize for my uncle's mistake in putting you here"

"There is no need," The old man says "It was a safe action"

"He tells me you claim to be Ser Barristan Selmy," Robb says "Lord Commander of the Kingsguard"

"I was Lord Commander of the Kingsguard," he says "Until the boy decided I was not worthy of the honor of protecting his disgraceful family"

Robb nods "Maybe you are Barristan the Bold" Robb says thoughtfully "Or maybe your just a man trying to earn a reward from me...either way you brought two of my sisters to me safely and I won't forget that" he extends his hand to the knight who takes it "My hearth is yours for as long as you need and should you wish it I would gladly take your sword as well"

Ser Barristan nods "I am grateful my lord," he says "But my path lies East"

"East?" Robb asks.

The old knight nods "I'm going to find Princess Daenerys Targaryen and I'm going to make right my failure to protect her family"

Robb nods "Very well," he says "But that's a long journey at least allow me to see you equipped"

"I'd appreciate that my lord" the knight answers, Robb steps to the side, as he starts to leave he turns back to Robb "If it pleases you my lord tell your sister...tell her she looks like her mother" the knight said it with a strange sadness that made Robb cock his head to the side, the knight does not wait for an answer and leaves.

The moment Robb leaves the dungeon he finds Olyver waiting for him outside "Your grace" he bows.

'Olyver" Robb says, "I thought I told you to rest.

The boy nods "You did your grace" he says "But you're lady mother has come back"

Robb's eyes widen "Did she make a pact with Renly Baratheon?"

"I'm sorry my lord," the squire says shyly "I do not know"

Robb nods "That's fine I'll ask her myself"

Robb makes his way back to towards the infirmary, knowing his mother would go straight to Arya when she learned the news, sure enough, the Lady of House Stark was there hugging her youngest daughter, with joyful tears streaming down her face. A strange woman was standing a few feet away from them, she was the tallest woman Robb had ever seen, dressed in high-quality armor, her blonde hair was cut short and her face was...unattractive. Robb steps towards them "Mother" he says.

Catelyn looks up at him "Arya give your brother and I a moment Arya reluctantly nods and walks away but he suspected she had not gone far "How did you're treaty with King Renly go?" he asks.

Cat gives him a grim look "Renly Baratheon is dead"

"Dead?" Robb asks "What happened?

Before Robb can answer the strange woman steps forward 'He was murdered by his own brother Stannis" she says, her face was full of grief.

"I don't believe we've met," Robb says.

"I am Brienne of Tarth your grace," she says "Before his death, I was Kingsguard to King Renly, I've pledged my services to your mother and I vow to keep her safe until my last breath"

Robb turns to his mother who nods in reassurance"That is good enough for me Lady Brienne" Robb says "I'm glad my mother has such a faithful and loyal companion"

The tall woman bowed "Thank you your grace" she says "But it is just Brienne if it pleases you...I am no lady"

Robb nods and turns back to his mother "Mother you should know…it was Mia who brought Arya back to us"

Cat averts her eyes and nods "I know" she says quietly. "I...I should go see her"

Robb watches as his mother slowly enters the Infirmary, he knew this was hard for her. Being grateful to her husband's bastard, but he also knew that the two would have to make peace, he could not have them at each other's throats not now, not when he needed their help the most.

The war was just beginning and the coming months would decide the futures of the seven kingdoms.