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As promised, here is the next chapter ^^ Our lovebirds trying to get a deeper understanding of each other, and Robb of course being their ultimate wingman ^^ Oh, and adding Bran in their small little pack!

Be sure to check my other Jonerys fic Defiers of Fate ^^ Jon and Dany have finally come to an understanding with their children!

Anyways, here goes!

Jon can feel her shock at first before she began to relax, he took that opportunity to move his hand to her cheek to deepen the kiss. He was careful and gentle towards her, hoping he won't hurt her.

Her lips are soft against his, just as he imagined it would be. His heart beats rapidly, as if it is trying to reach hers. If he'd to die now, he'll die happy.

He had longed to kiss her ever since she joined the pack. She was so kind towards him, she didn't see him as a bastard, how she managed to keep his temper, her smile, her laughs, and the list goes on and on.

She's different. Different than anyone he'd ever known, and that's what made her so special to him.

They pulled apart when they ran out of air, their forehead still leaning on each other. Jon watched her as she slowly opened her eyes, her violet orbs staring deep at his, making his heart beating rapidly. He can stare at her beautiful violet eyes forever.

It was mere moments before he realized that he just kissed her without her permission, who did he think he is? Robb may have said that she liked him, but that doesn't mean it's true. He pulled away quickly and began stuttering, "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to kiss you, no…. I mean….. I wanted to…but…I…."

But Dany pressed her lips to his, stopping his embarrassing babbles, this time, he was taken aback. All thoughts of excuses that he had formed in his head are out the window as his attention is now full on her. Jon had never been this intimate with anyone, how he managed to find the courage to kiss her just now was something he couldn't explain. Maybe it was the fear of losing her that made him this way.

They pulled apart, panting for air. Jon looked at her face, she is softly smiling. She has the loveliest smile he had always loved, she looks more beautiful.

Their small awkward silence began to creep in, Jon expected this. He didn't know what else to say after kissing her, he never thought this through. It just happened.

"How long have you been wanting to do that?", she asked, her kind violet eyes staring at his. He can feel her warm breath on his lower face, it's probably enough to make his face warm.

"I guess…. for a long time?", he confessed, grey meeting violet. He really couldn't point out when he began to adore her, all he knew that when he first saw her, he was already intrigued by her beauty.

He felt her slightly nodding from his forehead, she looked so flushed, cheeks turning red. Her eyes looked down, with her eyelashes down, she looks like a goddess. Jon guessed that this is her first time she has ever shared an intimate moment with someone, just like him. If it's true, then he's glad that he's the first.

There's no going back now. He placed a hand on her cheek, "I was so worried", he whispered, "If anything happens to you, I….", what would he do? Perhaps living would be more difficult than before.

"I'm here, Jon", she finished for him, her eyes looked up to his, "I'm alright."

He nodded against her forehead, "Good." His eyes drifted to her lips again, wanting more. He learned forward again…

But she pulled away, gazing the other side, it's as if she realized she made a mistake. The Dragon cub's face fell, as if something is worrying her. Jon had been with her long enough to know that something is bothering her, and she would likely blame herself again. But he needed to be sure.

"Dany, did I do something wrong?", he didn't dare to ask her if something is egging her, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have-"

"No," she shook her head, "It's not you, I'm sorry, Jon…but we can't", her voice began to crack, she looked upset.

"Dany, what's wrong", he held her arm gently, "Why can't we? Whatever is bothering you, I'm sure we can….."

"Jon, can't you see? You are going to be a Beta", she finally said, a pure agony written all over her face. Oh. "I can never be a wolf, and I'll never be one. Once you become a Beta, we won't have time for each other anymore." Her eyes turned glassy, is that why she was unable to answer him back when they were patrolling? "Soon, you must assist Robb as he takes Lord Stark's place, and he needs you by his side. And then soon enough, you need… a mate", she hesitated at the last part, "Someone who can support you, who can shift into a wolf." For her whole life, she was someone people leaves, all the people she knew left her. It's best to save herself than to have to deal the pain of losing someone again.

The white wolf noticed her hesitation on the last part. Is that what's bothering her? Did she want the same thing as he did?

Jon scooted closer to her, "Dany," he called her softly, she looked at him. He held her hand and stared at her, "I am not going to be a beta."

She stared at him with horror, her violet eyes widened, "What? Why?"

He nodded, "I've thought about it." Well, he thought about it when he was watching her sleep, "When I pass the Running, I'll join the Scouting pack, it's similar to what I am doing, but with guard duty," he explained to her, tucking her hair behind her ear, "It's not a high rank as a Beta, but that way, we can still be together."

But she shook her head in disbelief, "No, Jon! You've worked harder than the others! You deserve to be more than just a scout." This is why he loved her so much, no one has ever made him feel that he has so much value but her, "Jon, please", she continued desperately, "Don't do this on my account, not for me. I'm not…I can't- "

The wolf inside of him cannot hold back anymore, he cut her off with another searing kiss. Cupping her cheek to deepen it, silencing whatever protest she has. He licked her bottom lip, in hopes for entrance.

And she obliged, opening her mouth. He guessed it was without her realizing that her own body betrayed her.

That's all the proof he needs. Robb was right, this is really overdue.

They pulled apart, gasping for air. Jon leaned forward to press his lips at the side of her mouth before pulling her to his chest, "Listen to me, Dany", he whispered to her ear, "I'm not going to be a beta. I worked hard all my life to prove that I can be as honorable as my father and brothers, but becoming a Beta was never in my mind, even before Robb offered me."

She looked at him sideways, trying to understand where he is getting at.

He sighed, "Dany, Robb told me that the choice is up to me. I'm tired of proving to everyone that I can be more than just a bastard."

"But you are, Jon. You are!", she pulled away to face him, "If you just pass the Running, and accept Robb's request…"

"Then what?", he asked her.

She began to stutter, searching for the right words, "I…I don't know, live the life you have always wanted."

"It's all here," he said, he rested his forehead onto hers, "It's all here, Dany. I am exactly where I want to be. Here with the pack. Here with you."

Dany gasped as he said this, but she didn't seem convinced, she shook her head again and beginning to sob. He can't blame her for her reaction, she had been treated like nothing for her whole life, hunted by Robert's assassins, kicked out by everyone because of what her father did, and abused by her own brother. How can she not belittle herself when the whole world is against her?

Tears streamed down her cheeks, "No, Jon", she wept, "You can't throw all your chances away because of me…you can't…I'm….I'm not….I'm not-"

"You are, Dany", he said it rather quickly, knowing where she's going. He gave her a quick kiss on her soft lips again, hoping that it'll make her understand how much he wants her. He held both her arms and pulled her to him, embracing her the way he always did when he comforted her, just like when they were stargazing, "You are, Dany. You are worth it. Don't ever think you are not."

He can feel her sobbing quietly, it's heartbreak to even hear it. "But I don't have anything to give you, or to the pack." She whispered, "I can't even shift, I am nothing but a…"

"You have given us your loyalty to the pack", he finished for her, whispering to her ear, he then switched his tactic, "You are never nothing, Dany. Not to me. You are the most talented, fun, and energetic person I've ever known. You didn't let your disability to shift stop you from learning everything about our world and yours. And that's what I like about you." It's easier to say now, it feels natural. "You are determined, smart, and brave. Arya told me you defended her from Melisandre. You truly are a dragon." He meant what he said, watching her bloom to life since the day he met the trembling and fearful cub was a sight to see, and he wouldn't want to trade anything else for that.

At that, he sees her squeezing her eyes shut, letting all the tears and pain out. She bit her lip, trying to compose herself from the emotions coming to her. Fear, longing, loneliness, hunger. Life taught her that everyone with her are just temporary, that no one will be there for you.

But Jon is offering her the exact opposite. Something she wants, something she was never allowed to hang on to. To be with someone like him, someone who didn't judge her because she is a Dragon cub.

Jon kissed the top of her head, "Dany, a Beta needs a mate who can shift. The female shifters here would rather be found dead than to spend another moment with me because they see me as a bastard. But you didn't," he repeated, "You may think that I'm doing this for you, but I'm not. I am doing this for me. I'd rather be with you than to spend another year with Theon."

Dany softly giggled at his remark. Her breathing slowed before she sighed, a sound that swelled his heart. He rubbed her back, trying to ease her from the sadness. For a moment, the world felt like it belonged to them. They stayed like this for a while, enjoying each other's warmth. He can hear her breathing softly, her eyes are still open, she looked more relaxed now.

After a while, he didn't miss her small nod, "Alright."

He pulled away from her, feeling happy for her agreement as he smiled at her, "Really?"

She sniffled, eyes glassy, "But won't you regret spending more time with me instead of being a Beta by your brother's side?", her doubt came again, "People will talk, Jon. And I fear that you may be in more danger with me."

He tangled his hand to hers, "We won't", he kissed the back of her hand, "They are just going to talk, not bite. The Stag King has already given you pardon to stay and- "

"It's not about him, Jon", she interjected before sighing, then she fell silent, looking down at her hand.

"Dany, is there something you want to tell me?" he softly asked her.

She breath in again, "Jon, when I was with….Melisandre…When she…spoke to me…." She trailed off.

Jon has forgotten all about the incident. When he saw her fainted at the meadow, he had never been so terrified in his life, especially with the python with her. Melisandre though, he couldn't say that he wanted to kill her. As far as he sees it, Dany is fine. But why did she want to meet her? "She didn't do anything to you, right?"

Her violet eyes meet his, "No no, she didn't hurt me, I promise. But, she….she just appeared, and then…", Jon can see that she didn't even know how to explain.

Jon gave her some space, sitting a bit further from her, but too far, "Let's start from the beginning. What did she say to you?"

She thought about it for a second, "She…. She knew me. Then she started telling me that…. I was uncertain."

"Uncertain? About what?"

"She said that I am uncertain of my own destiny, that I want something from her", she answered.

"You wanted something from Melisandre?", he asked.

Dany shook her head, "I didn't even know about her until you told me. But…..she said, that I …she met me at the right moment. I don't understand it, but she said," she paused for a while before she looked at him with wide eyes, "Oh gods, Jon. She said something about you too."

"What?"

She began to panic, "I knew it. I… you shouldn't have found me…now the python will come after you and- "

"Woa woa woa, slow down Dany. Easy," he holds her arm, "No one is coming after me. I met her myself when I found you."

She stopped her babbles and turned to face him in disbelief, "You did?"

"Aye", he said, "When I arrived with Robb, she was with you in her human form and she saw me. She only said that she'll be watching…. that 'the entertainment commences'."

Dany took a while to process what he told her before she began to shudder, "What if….what if the 'entertainment' she meant is…. The sight of you dead?"

"Now that is but overreacting, Dany."

But she shook her head again, "No, Jon. Every people who lived with me ended up dead. My mother, Ser Willem, my brothe- ", she stopped herself before she realized what she just said, but he didn't shy away from her remarks, "No….I'm so sorry, Jon."

"It's fine, Dany", he understands, he pulled her to his chest again, "It's fine. I'm sorry for killing your brother."

Jon felt her shaking her head again, "No, Jon. You saved me from him, saved him from losing himself further", then she buried herself to him, "I … I just don't want anyone to get hurt again because of me."

He was about to say that it's not her fault before he shut his mouth again. At this point, Dany is in a brink of panic, no words will console her unless she sees it herself. Jon switched his tactics again, "Dany, I want to thank you for saving my sister."

Jon felt her tense before pulling away from him, "What?"

He smiled at her, he tucked lose strands of her hair behind her ears, "Arya told me what happened. She said that you gave yourself to Melisandre in exchange to leave her alone."

Dany thought about it for a while before remembering the incident, "I…. yes, I think I did tell her that."

"Arya is fine, but she was so worried about you too. Now, are you telling me that she got hurt because of you now?", he asked her.

She bit her lip, confused on what to say next. Jon couldn't help to kiss her lips again, "You are a silly dragon, Dany," he murmured.

Jon can feel her lips twitched up, smiling between his before they broke apart. He felt happy that she considered what he told her, making her smile is worth more than to prove himself to the pack.

As much as he wanted to have that moment stay, he needs to know what that python filled her head with, "What else did Melisandre said about me?"

She thought about it for a second, before everything came back to her again, she felt her face burn.

Everyday, you two grow a little older. Everyday, you two come a little closer.

What did she mean by those? She looked at him, Jon was still staring at her, waiting. She can't just say that her and Jon will…..No. Jon has already sacrificed too much for her.

One day you two will fight and kill. One day you two will speak and Westeros will listen.

Her words are riddles, she doesn't know what Melisandre is getting at. But from her words, it seems that her and Jon's path is….dare she say, aligned together?

"She…eehmm.", she stuttered, then she shook her head, "I'm not certain either."

Jon hummed, wondering if she may help anything else to say, but he dismissed that thought. "Arya said that your eyes turned red when she was talking to you, what did she do to you exactly?"

Dany felt relieved of the switch of question, though she hid her expression. She thought for a while again, "I…She made me see…. Dreams.. visions...I think it's a dream…it's probably nothing."

"About?", Jon insisted.

"You'll laugh."

"Try me", he said.

She huffed, but this is the side of Jon she liked. So willing and ready to listen to anything, maybe she shouldn't worry too much after all? But then again, she didn't want to burden him, "She showed me dreams about dragons."

"Dragons?", he quirked an eyebrow up.

"Yes, but that was it, nothing else after that."

Jon thought about it for a while, "Do you think it might mean something?"

She shook her head, "I don't think so, I can't even shift, so there's no point to that."

"I see", Jon said, then he held her hand, giving her a warm smile, "Well, all that matters now is that you are safe and sound here."

The Dragon cub smiled at him, sometimes she wondered how he can be so kind when half of the pack dislikes him. Maybe, with him, things will be more different than before. For all her life, she had been learning to survive on her own. The concept was someone with her is just isn't there.

And out of nowhere, this kind shifter, Jon Snow, is willing to take care of her. She remembered the day he defended her from Tywin, he was so furious at them. Your right according to whose laws? And he said that to a Hand of the King.

Dany leaned her forehead on his shoulder and sighed. She is still afraid to admit that this is what she wanted as well, she still feared that she may be the cause of trouble. But unlike everyone, no one has ever come back for her, and she got used to that.

Until Jon Snow.

Hence, the thought of him becoming a Beta often scares her as well. She has grown used to having him around that it felt so foreign to be alone now.

Jon gathered her in his arms, rubbing her back. She felt more comfortable now with him easing her, giving her all the support she needed to calm down, "Everything will be fine, Dany. You will see."

She nodded, believing him. Trusting him, "Thank you, Jon."

He gave her a warm smile again, "You're welcome, Dany."

As on cue, there was a knock on her door, breaking their moments together. Jon pulled away from her and went for the door.

When he opened it, there stood Robb, Bran, and Arya. They are all wearing simple tunic, shirt, and pants.

"Jon, is she alright?", Arya asked in concern, her grey eyes pleading.

He smiled at her, instead of answering, he stepped sideways to show them. He looked back at Dany, who is still sitting on the bed, he couldn't tell what she is thinking. Her face didn't have stains of tears anymore, it's a good thing she didn't cry too much, so that she didn't need to explain why she did.

But the she-wolf didn't seem to care about her appearance, only starstruck to see her awake. She gasped in excitement and darted towards the bed, "Dany! You are awake!", she climbed on the bed, launched herself and embraced her with a fierce hug.

"Ooof," Dany grunted before returning the favor, smiling at her, "Hello, Arya."

The rest of the Stark siblings came in, Jon shut then shut the door and directed them towards the bed. Robb took the chair Jon sat before and Bran sat on the bed, just behind Arya. Jon sat beside Dany, who is still hugging the little pup.

His eyes drifted to Robb, who looked at him with a smirk. Jon rolled his eyes before giving a small motion of his mouth, later, it seems that he wants to know what happened between them while they were away.

But the small siblings and Dany didn't notice their silent conversation. Bran smiled at her, "Are you feeling better, Dany?", the young Stark cub asked her as if he were a Maester himself.

She nodded, "Yes, I am fine. Thank you, Bran."

The young Stark cub nodded back, "Although it's a light fever, I'd prefer if you still drink that lemon water until you fully recover from it. I've already asked the servant to prepare you some nice warm soup. That way, you can still go patrolling again tomorrow with Jon." He said innocently, which made Jon turn red and Robb cough voluntarily and looked sideways.

Dany blushed at his remark, "I… alright. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Bran."

Arya pulled away and looked at her, "Did you remember what happened back there?"

The Dragon Cub smiled at her, "Yes, it's all coming back to me now", she said as she gently stroked her brown hair, "Are you hurt? I remember the python was on you."

She shook her head vigorously, "I'm fine, Dany. You saved me, remember?"

Dany chuckled, "I don't think that is called saving though, Arya. Merely… diverting her attention away from you."

"That's still called saving, Dany", Bran supported his sister, "Arya told me what happened, it must be so astonishing to meet a large python. Let alone a seer python."

"I expect you both didn't tell anyone about our little secret, Arya, Bran." Robb warned them.

"Not a word, big brother, I swear", Bran said.

"Me too," Arya added.

Then Bran's attention was fully on Dany again, "What was the python like? Was she huge? What color was she? What did she do to you?". Dany expected nothing less from the studious Bran, he has always been enthusiastic to know what he hasn't known.

"One at a time, Bran," Jon reminded him, "You know she just recovered."

"Right, sorry," the young cub sheepishly said.

"It's fine, Jon," she reassured him softly before looking at Bran, "Well, I can tell you that she must be as long as a tree. She was terrifyingly long, I think she can swallow a man with no problem."

"Woaa," Bran listened in awe, "And is it true that she can see the past and future like the rumors says?"

Dany shook her head sadly, "I'm not certain myself, I did ask her to buy some time. But she only said, 'who knows' and that she is only doing what the gods told her to do."

"Intriguing," Bran commented, "Her kind were never really talked in our lessons, only subtle. What did she do to you?"

"She didn't do anything to me," she said, "Though she did coiled her body around me for a while before releasing me."

Jon and Robb were astounded to hear this, their grey eyes widened. She didn't tell her this part to him, he looked at her, "You didn't tell me of that."

Dany turned to face him, "Because she didn't hurt me when she did that. It was only for mere moments she coiled her long body around me, then she released me. She didn't hurt me."

"It's true though, Jon", Bran said, "The way a snake kills their prey is by suffocating their victim, so usually for a human, they'd coil themselves around their neck and won't let go, it'd wait forever if it has to."

"But, the python released her", Arya said, "I saw her, she did restrained Dany, but she didn't seem to strangle her at all. Maybe because Dany screamed pretty loud," she grinned at her.

Dany laughed, "I suppose I did."

"But Melisandre then shifted back to her human side when you fainted," Arya said, "Why would she pass up that opportunity to eat you?"

Robb then stood up, "The point is, everyone is safe now. Melisandre is probably playing around with Dany, otherwise, she would've killed her, right Bran?" He looked at his younger brother.

"But- ", wanting to know more about the python.

"Right, Bran?", he repeated firmly, hoping to give the subject to a rest. Jon silently thanked him for stopping his brother from going to far. But then again, Bran is but a child.

"Yes," Bran finally said, "I suppose it's because you were at her territory as well and she's just giving you a fair warning, that's all."

Dany softly smiled at him. Bran is always enthusiastic to learn, not knowing something made him uncomfortable, which she can see that he's trying to hide it in front of his brother. He pouted when he dropped the subject, making him look quite adorable.

She took his hand and gave it a squeeze, "Don't worry, Bran. Tomorrow we can head to the library together and find a book that has the python there. What do you say?"

This made the young Stark look at her with excitement, smiling at her, "Really?"

She smiled at him, "I promise, I'll be in the library as usual in the afternoons, you can find me there."

The boy's face lit up even more, a huge grin plastered on his face, "Alright!"

"Can I come to?", Arya asked her.

"As long as the Septa isn't looking for you," she ruffled her hair, earning a laugh in return.

"I don't think I have any lessons tomorrow, especially since Sansa went with Mother and Father to meet the Reed Clan," she said proudly.

The elders laughed at her statements, and it was the best feeling. Just a few moments ago, Jon had a serious conversation with Dany about what happened to her, and now it felt like the incident before never occurred. This is what he signed up for, to be a family in the pack. Maybe the other pack members were still wary about him, but as long as his siblings and Dany are here, it doesn't matter what they think of him.

"Alright, alright," Robb clapped, "Dinner should be ready soon. Arya, Bran, why don't you check the servants if they are ready so that we can all go to the dining hall. Since the adults aren't here, the hall is ours to reign!"

The two pups gasped with joy and looked at each other. Then they leaped off the bed and ran out the room, leaving the door wide open.

"Don't run!", Robb shouted, but there was no reply except the continuing stampede from their running. He shook his head and went to the door to shut it.

As soon as the sound of their stampede faded, Robb turned back…dare he say, 'couples', on the bed. He took the chair and moved it closer to the bed, he leaned back and crossed his arms, he then gave them a smug look, "So."

Jon quirked an eyebrow up, "So?"

"Judging by how close you both are now, should I make Bran my Beta instead? Because he actually agreed to me a while ago." He jabbed his thumb at the door to where the young cubs ran.

Jon laughed at his remark, "I suppose so, I'm sorry Robb."

He grinned at him, "I would want to say that I was slightly disappointed that you rejected me," he playfully placed his hand on his heart, mimicking a wounded heart, "But I think it's for the best as well. Not that I didn't want you to be one, but I want you to be happy as well, Jon. And it seems that you already are now, I think I'd have to thank Dany for that," his eyes trailed to the Dragon cub, who is sitting closely to Jon. Her cheeks turned red when he said that, she smiled and look down in embarrassment. Robb continued, "Can I assume that you had a little 'talk' before we came in?"

They both chuckled facing each other lovingly, they stared at each other for a while. It felt right to share it with him, that they both didn't want to leave each other apart. Then they turned back to Robb, Jon didn't hesitate to hold her hand and lightly squeezed it, "Aye, we did."

"And I suppose it went well? You both have an 'understanding' of each other?"

"Aye," he said sheepishly, Dany's cheek blossomed.

Robb nodded, "That's good. So, I suppose I have no right to find you a female", he winked at Dany teasingly, earning a more crimson blush in return.

"Robb," Jon warned.

He lifted his hands up, "Just a joke, brother," he said, "But I am happy for you both, I see you brooding less often now." He put an arm on the back of his chair and smirked at him cockily.

Jon ran a hand on his hair and laughed, "Alright, that's enough from you, Robb."

He laughed, "But truly, Jon, Dany. I am happy for you both." He smiled at them, "So, then," Robb began, "Which part of the pack do you plan to join?"

"The Scout," Jon answered.

"I see," he hummed, "Not a bad choice as well, after all, you are always better at observing areas. You might be able to reach the ranks of the scouting leader. That was actually why I wanted you as a Beta."

"I don't know anything about leading, Robb."

"There's always a first time, it's not something we can just learn easily. Father and Uncle Benjen had to teach me day by day," Robb easily said, "I didn't even know what I was doing sometimes."

"We're all in good hands then," Job teased.

They all laughed, leaving all the insecurities they had out the window. Robb truly is a supporting brother no matter how much of an arse he is sometimes. He didn't care if Jon is a bastard or if Dany is a Dragon cub, he sees them both as equal. And that is why Jon believed that his brother would make a fine Alpha. A part of him felt bad for rejecting his offer, but he is sure that Bran will make a finer Beta than him, after all, they both were raised to lead the pack, unlike him. True blood of the Stark working together to create a better future.

"Alright, whatever the case is, I am happy for you two," Robb said as he looked at the young couples, "I'm glad you took my advice, Jon. That way, no males will be going around sniffing on Dany again."

At his remark, Jon stiffened and unconsciously held her hand a little tighter. The thought of Dany being chased by the other pack members irked, just like the day when she met Theon for the first time.

Dany winced at his reaction, she looked at his hand then at him. Never had she witness Jon looking…..jealous….on her account. But now it made sense, after all, he kissed her. She blushed in embarrassment.

Rob laughed again, "Again, just joking," Then he stood up, "Alright then, I'm going to see the runts. See if they aren't making any troubles and readying the dining hall for us."

"Right, we'll be there in a few minutes?" Jon said.

"Sure, I'll see you both later," he waved at them both before leaving the chambers.

By the time he closed the door, Jon looked at Dany, "See, Dany? Everything will be fine. Besides, Bran will make a better Beta than me. I'll just have to pass the Running to be part of the Scouting pack, I'll still assist the Stark pack anyway."

"Yes," she smiled at him, "Whatever that is comfortable with you, Jon."

He smiled at her, he leaned his forehead to hers, "I like you, Dany," he confessed, he can feel her eyes staring at him as he eyed her lips again. He is really bad at this, first he kissed her, and then he told her that he liked her. He chuckled at that thought, "I'm used to having you with me, if they take you from me I….".

He was cut off by Dany as she pressed her lips to his, silencing whatever unwanted thoughts that formed in his head. She wrapped an arm around his neck, pulling him deeper to her as she granted access for him. Initially taken aback, Jon began to melt into the kiss. She tasted of all the sweetest thing on this land, her scent smelled of the flowers in the forests, her lips soft against his, and her little sighs is music to his ears.

They broke apart after a while, catching their breath. Her eyes were closed before they opened to meet his, her violet orbs shining bright at his, "And I you, Jon," she whispered, "You have been nothing but kind to me, you have helped me find my way with the pack and saved me from my terrible fate. I don't know how I'll ever be able to repay you all that."

His heart soared, she too wants him. Never in his life, any female would want him until this beautiful silver Dragon cub came to his life, this wonderful and amazing lady cub turned his world upside down. Even boring lessons became enjoyable as long as he is with her.

He cupped her cheek, the bastard cub gave her a quick kiss on her temple, and pulled her to his chest, embracing her, "Stay with me. That's all I ask," he murmured, "Nothing more, nothing less."

She nodded, "I can do that."

He smiled and pressed his mouth on her head, this feels right. They stayed like that for a while until they can hear Dany's stomach making noises, he smiled at her, "I suppose, someone is hungry."

She giggled, "I haven't eaten after we had broken our fast."

He stood up from the bed and gave her his hand, "Let's go to the Dining hall then. I'm sure they are preparing something for us since the others left there."

The Dragon cub smiled and took his hand, and they both went to the Dining hall hand in hand.

When they arrived, there was only Robb, Arya, and Bran. The torches still burning, and a table in a corner is the only one that is filled with food. There were steaks, bacon, eggs, soup and a few vegetables. The servants were just setting the plates, and the three Starks were sitting right in front of the warm dinner. Arya and Bran sat next to each other and Robb sat the opposite.

Arya noticed when they walked in, her smile widened at the sight of them and she waved, "Jon! Dany! Quick! We are just about to eat!"

Jon sat between Robb and Dany. The sight of their meal is mouthwatering, especially for Dany since she hadn't eaten anything since morning.

Bran pushed a bowl of soup toward her, "Here, Dany," Bran said, "It's chicken soup, it should help you get better."

"Thank you, Bran," she smiled at him. Even if he is a child, he knows how to take good care of the pack. No doubt that he too can make a fine Beta, just like Jon.

The young cub smiled, and they all resumed to their food.

Because it was them the only ones in the hall, it was filled with laughter and conversations of the cubs. There were no one to bother. Uncle Benjen travelled to secure a few things at the Night's Watch but will be back in a few more days, Ser Rodrik is off to the Mormon Clan but will be back soon. Tonight, is really the night for the cubs to do anything they want without watchful eyes, especially from Lady Catelyn.

"So, Margery is coming few weeks from now," Robb announced.

"Truly, Robb?", Arya enthusiastically asked, "The elves are coming?"

"Aye, along with a few members of their family."

Jon chuckled, "My brother is finally getting a mate."

He scoffed, "Well, we are just going to get to know one another first. It's not a wedding yet."

"So, when is the wedding?", Dany asked.

"Hard to say, depending on the parents. Though I heard it'd be before the Running."

"Oooo," Arya howled, "To watch her mate pass with flying colors, what a way to get married."

"Alright, that's enough from you," he threw a small bone at her, earning laughs from the she-wolf.

"But the Running will be a season from now," Bran said.

"Well, the more reason to spend more time with her," the soon-to-be Alpha shrugged, "You all will need to spend time with her as well anyway."

"I heard she is a lovely elf," Dany said, "Tall, elegant, and pretty. I heard she is also caring towards her people. I think she'll be a fine match for you."

"Maybe, who knows," Robb said as he cut his steak and popped it in his mouth, "This was arranged, so whether or not I like her, I will still have to marry her anyway."

"And if she does likes you," Jon added, "I question what she sees in you." Bran chocked on his drink and giggled at his remark.

"Heeeeey," Robb protested, "I'll be good to her, alright."

"We'll see," Jon sneered at him as he bit his bacon, earning a scowl in return.

"You're going to have to sweep her off her feet, Robb," Arya added.

Robb looked at her quizzically, "How do you know those words?"

"Books, Robb," she answered proudly, "I learn everyday."

"Orrr, you were with Sans when you heard her say that," he guessed.

"Ohhh wouldn't you like to know," she slyly answered as she chewed on her egg.

Robb turned to Dany, "Exactly what are you three learning together?"

Dany giggled, "I assure you, Robb. We are learning all we can for the future of the pack."

"I'm sure you all are," Robb sarcastically stated as he ate a strip of bacon.

"Jon," Bran called him, the white wolf turned his head to his little brother, "Robb said that I am going to his Beta instead of advisor."

"That's great, Bran," he said.

"But what will you be then?"

"I'll be joining the Scouts," Jon said.

"So, then you will report under me then."

"Aye, I don't mind at all."

"Is Dany going to join you too?" he asked meekly, but Jon guessed that he was actually asking something else, "After all, you two are close. It'll make scouting much easier for you to partner with her, right Dany?"

The two of them looked at each other, then back at Bran, "Well, it depends if Dany wants that as well."

"You should, Dany!", Arya exclaimed happily, "And then, all the councils will be purely for us to rule! One family to rule the North, just like Aegon Targaryen and his sister-wives!" She joyfully howled, she didn't even care that the idols she admired are blood related. All she ever cared about is the result.

Dany giggled at her suggestion, she really is a dreamer, "I think that'd be wonderful."

The little cub grinned wider, understanding what she really meant. Dany likes my brother!

"Wouldn't that be something," Robb remarked.

The family stayed like that for a long time. One family talking and laughing without any pressure in the world, imagining a triumph future, something Jon had ever thought of. This incredible lady cub beside him has brought him so much joy and pleasure in his life, it's amazing how it all came from her. He learned in the books that the Dragon clans are magical creatures, and now he can see why. His siblings, though he's not sure with Sansa and Lady Cat, have wholeheartedly accepted her into the pack.

Jon hoped things will keep being this way, to be a family like this….and hoping that the day he can ask Dany to be his mate. One day.

By the time they were finished, they gathered at Jon's chamber. They talked for hours on end. There was no one to tell them that it's bedtime, not when Robb is in command temporarily while the Alpha Stark and his mate are away.

They spoke about many things. Bran and Arya sitting at the end of the bed,

When Arya and Bran began to yawn simultaneously, that was their cue to finish, Robb stood up from the chair, "Alright, bedtime little cubs. Come on, I don't want to carry you all the way to your chambers."

Usually, they would complain, but it seems that today it really drained the young cubs. Arya and Bran had been talking more than they should at dinner and the night gathering today, something they usually didn't do. But today, it seems to be a special occasion.

The young cubs rubbed their eyes, and got off the bed, "Alright, good night," Arya sleepily said.

"Night, everyone," Bran too said, but it was clear that he's not awake enough to walk back to his chambers. In fact, both of them aren't.

"I'll take them back, have to make sure they stay in bed," Robb said as he lifted Bran into his arms.

"I'll help," Jon stood up from the bed and picked Arya up.

"Me too," Danny said. She took her shawl and candle, then opened the door for them.

They walked to another floor where the Alpha's family slept in, Dany had never really been to this part of the floor since Arya gave her a tour around the castle. They arrived at a corner where Robb led them, she opened one room first for him to enter, which she guessed is Arya's chamber.

Arya and Bran slept in different chambers, Jon led little Bran to his room, and she opened the door for him. His room has only one flickering candle, but it was enough light for his room. He put him on the bed and went to his drawers to find his proper bedclothes.

She then went to Arya's room to check on her, Robb is just putting the girl to rest. He then turned to Dany, "I suppose, you know more of female's proper clothes."

She nodded, "I'll take care of her."

"Thank you, I'll be with Jon." At that, he left the chamber.

Dany placed the candle on the drawers and began to search into it, searching for proper clothing for the young cub to wear. After a while, she found a nice nightgown that looked comfortable for Arya. She took the clothing and went to Arya, she gently shook her, "Arya, a minute of your time?", she whispered, earning a groan from the little cub, "Can you wear these? I'm certain you will sleep better with these."

She nodded, then she went to another room to change, Dany sat on her bed, waiting for her. When she's done, which is quite fast, she immediately went straight for the bed, burying herself on the pillow. Dany smiled at her little mischief, she pulled the furs and tucked her in, "Goodnight, Arya," she whispered and was about to stand up.

"Dany?", she heard her suddenly call.

"Yes, little pup?", the Dragon cub turned back to her, wondering what else she needed.

Arya had her eyes half-open, "Will you stay with the pack forever?"

What's with her all of a sudden? "That depends if your Alpha father still wants me to stay," she answered her anyway, "Why do you ask, Arya?"

"I want you to stay," she heavily said as she snuggled further to her pillow, "Theon said that he will leave the pack for the Iron Island once he passes the Running. But I don't want you to leave," she pleaded, "I like you like a sister, Dany. And Jon has been happier ever since you joined, I don't want him to be sad anymore, and you make him happy."

She was taken aback at her pleading. She never thought someone, aside from Jon, and let alone a cub from an important family, wants her to stay. But if it were up to her, she would love to stay in the pack forever. The Stark Clan is the family she never knew she could ever have. Once upon a time, she always dreamed of seeing her blood family, but ever since joining the pack, that thought began to fade.

She learned a valuable lesson from the pack though. That family doesn't necessarily mean that they are related, it's the bond they formed together. Leaving the pack was never in her mind, where else could she go anyway? She could, however, make a name for herself, dye her hair, and live a simple life. But if she does that, she won't be able to see Jon.

Jon.

She doesn't know how sad Jon was before they met, she never really knew that he might have a really rough past. She only guessed, but with Arya telling her these, now she wondered how depressing was his previous life. What she knows now, at least the Jon she knew of, is that he is a kind and caring shifter. Often times she caught him brooding, but it was rare occasions, only if Theon or the other cubs would insult him.

Just like him, she wants to stay with him as well. Seasons ago, they were best friends. And now, after that kiss… she's not sure where their friendship lies anymore, for sure it's something more. But to be his mate…. It is something that sounds a bit too much. She's not ready to be that permanent yet, not when there are still so many dangers lurking around, the encounter with the python proved that.

She loves him, very much. But she just doesn't know if it's the right time. This particular feeling is very foreign to her, but a part of her whispers that it's right. That she too wants him. They will have to approach this carefully, but one thing for sure is that she is delighted to see Jon every day. Robb, Bran, Arya, him.

She stroked Arya's hair, "I won't go," she promised her, "Unless I am forced to, I won't leave the pack. I want to be with you, Robb, Bran, and Jon forever."

Arya sleepily smiled, she quickly sat up on her knees and wrapped her little arms around Dany's neck, "Thank you, Dany."

The Dragon cub was astounded at first before she rubbed her back, "You're welcome, Arya."

"So, was I right? That you like Jon?", she whispered to her ear carefully.

Dany smiled at her playful question, but there is no hiding it anymore. So, she nodded gently, "Yes, I like Jon very much."

Arya pulled away and smiled at her. Then she went back to her covers, Dany helped tuck her in, "Good night, pup."

"Goodnight, Dany," she yawned and closed her eyes.

She smiled and got up, reaching for the candle plate, where the tip of it burned lightly. She was shielding it from the wind when she walked to the door, but when the flame managed to lick her open palm, she noticed she didn't feel any heat at all. That's new, she thought. She stuck a finger to the fire, and still…no burns at all.

She wondered for a while before a knock came, "Dany?", it's Jon, "Are you done?"

"Coming," she dismissed the thought and opened the door, leaving Arya's chambers. Dismissing the thoughts of her unburnt hand.

They said their goodnights to Robb, and they left for their chambers. When Jon and Dany arrived in their chambers, Dany placed the candle back on the table and went to their wardrobe. Ever since she stayed with Jon, they divided the space for them both. Jon was beginning to think that they are like old married couples, sharing a wardrobe. Asking for a new one means extra purchases, and he's not sure if Lady Catelyn will be happy to hear another purchase for him. Thankfully, Dany doesn't mind at all.

They took their turns to change into their nightclothes and gown, Jon would look away when she changed and vice versa. Once they got onto the bed, Jon couldn't help but envelope her with his strong gently arms and kissed the top of her head. Her silver hair tickled his nose, but he didn't mind at all.

"Good night, Jon," she whispered to him and kissed his cheek.

Jon couldn't help but turn his head to meet her lips and kiss her, he cupped her soft cheek to kiss her properly. She was surprised by his action but obliged anyway, earning a beautiful sigh in return. They broke apart for a while, before he replied, "Sweet dreams, Dany."

Dany smiled at him and lie on the bed, facing him. Jon pulled the fur blanket to cover them, she moved closer to him and snuggled to his chest. He smiled and pulled her to him closer, she nuzzled at the space between his neck and shoulder and sighed, making his heart swell.

He was right, everything he has ever dreamed of is right here.

Fluffs like I promised ^^What do you think? Starks the ultimate wingmen!

Oh, for those who are intrigued about Dany's dreams...there you have it ;) Accept for some more unfoldings!

Thanks for reading! It's midnight here, so I'll get back to you guys when I wake up.

Next, the family meets the elves.

Stay safe everyone!

-Claire