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Arya stirred awake, she slept early and rose early apparently, something she rarely does. Her eyes felt sticky and her body feels numb.
She frowned as she knew what causes this. She remembered what happened last evening, she can't believe she cried until she got tired. She remembered being with Ghost and Dany, but she felt tired and wished it was all a bad dream.
But it wasn't. Her brother and new sister are really leaving.
The she-wolf tried to think about what she can do so that they can stay but found none. Uncle Benjen was right, those filthy lions won't stop until they can get Dany. And from what she saw, her uncle, mentor, and the albino lion looked like they put up quite a fight. Why can't the other pack members help them? Aren't they all one? Sure, Jon isn't the son of her mother, and so is Dany, but they are members of the pack. And a pack stays together, why are they any different?
She hates her pack, why can't they see the way she sees them?
Arya growled and got off her bed. She changed and left her chambers, this morning really ticked her. Maybe a walk around the forest might help.
When she stepped out of the castle, it's still dark outside, barely morning but only a small shed of light in the sky. She shouldn't be awake, but the event yesterday forced her to. She turned to Nymeria and padded towards the forest angrily. She pads around from trees to trees aimlessly, trying to find a way to turn the situation around. She pads to the hills, pacing back and forth.
This is probably her first time doing this, trying to cool off. She had to think and take it all in. Convincing her parents won't help, her mother hates Jon, and she knows it. But that never stopped her from still calling Jon her big brother, even father doesn't mind. Her sister tolerates him, but only wants to follow her mother's way. This is why she hates lady-like society.
Margery may be able to help, but she's too sweet to do such thing. Robb is not an Alpha yet, he might be able to help, but ever since that elf came, he spent less and less time with them. But still, Robb is close to Jon, maybe he can help! He's the future Alpha, after all, and he's also somewhat like her. That's it!
Filled with determination, she ran back to where she came from. I can help Jon and Dany! She thought, tongue lolling out.
But just as she was padding down the hills, something slithered down the trees and blocked her way with tremendous speed. Nymeria halted immediately, paws digging down to the ground and messing up the soil beneath. She backed away with a small growl, until she saw who is right in front of her.
Why, haven't we met before… a chilling voice hissed at her, the she-wolf of Winterfell, Arya Stark.
The red python! What does she want? Nymeria tried to be brave this time, she growled at her. No matter how much she wanted to put her tail between her legs, she has to be brave.
Ahhh, yessss, ssstill the ssssame little ssspunk I met all thosssseee Seeassonss ago. Good, she hissed and slithered around her like stalking a prey. Then, her head gracefully slithered forward so that she can see her red slit eyes.
"What do you want?" Nymeria barked.
But the python ignored her, I see it in your eyesssss…. The eyesss that you will shut forever. The cressccendooo to the Ssssong of Iccce and Fire.
"What?"
Then the python backed away a bit, but her eyes never left hers, You want to help your brother and sister, do you little spunk? she darkly told her, it's not even a question. She knows.
Nymeria's ears perked, "How did you know?"
The ssssame way I knew of your arrival with the Dragon cub all those seasons ago, she answered. Now…. I know you want to asssssist your beloved cassstoutssss.
"Don't call them that!" she growled.
But the python suddenly bolted to her, with a blinding speed, suddenly Nymeria is looking straight at her red slit eyes, Ifff you want to save them….. you do as I ssssaaayyy.
The wolf cub is shocked, at her immediate speed, backing away. But Melisandre keeps coming at her, Your little behavior cannot prevent their inevitable destiny, but you can help pave their path, she slithered to her cunningly, I have watched you all since the day the Dragon cub joined your little pack. And everyday they grow a little older, and everyday they come a little closer…. The more they are coming towards their destiny.
"What do you mean?"
Do you want to save your brother and sister?
Nymeria gulped, "Of course."
Then trusssst me when I sssay I am a the side of themmmmm, the red python hissed, Your brother's death already opened the door.
"My brother? Dead? He's in the castle!"
Ahhh, so he hasn't told you his little secret, she softly hissed with a cunning tone, why then, follow meeeee, I shall tell you alllll you need to know to help them….. and don't worry, I do not have the stomach to kill young cubs. They are toooo smalll. And at that, she slinked away from her.
"If you turn into a human, I will believe you."
My human tracesss can be found easily by you little pack, but this form helps me hide in the shadowssss, just as yours, she hissed, Now do not waste your time, and follow me. At that, she slithered back up the hill to enter the deeper part of the forest.
Nymeria is conflicted. At one side, she can sense that she speaks the truth, but at the other, she looks like she knows something her pack doesn't. Jon and Dany have already suffered a lot, especially after yesterday. When she saw Dany, she looked so pale and haunted. Something really bad must've happened. And Jon died? But he's here, how can that be?
She really wants to help them, she really does. But her parents would definitely not allow her to put herself at the front lines. And here is the red python, who keeps giving her riddles, yet somewhat seem to assist them, is offering what she wanted to do. The legendary seer python is helping Jon and Dany.
The pack survives.
She doesn't seem to have many options. If Melisandre said that there is a way to save them from the lions, then she will gladly do it.
And at that, full of determination, the she-wolf followed the seer python.
She is high in the air, gliding across the ocean. She felt anger, rage, and….. fear. Fear for someone. But she could not tell who. At the same time, she is looking for someone to attack, but she doesn't know who either. She can only feel that she knows whom she is protecting and whom she is searching to kill.
A vortex of whirlpool appeared ahead of her. The water swirled with intense speed before something emerged from it.
A ship with the banner of a Kraken. Its massive flags fly gloriously. Behind the ship followed other ships with the same banner and lions this time. Who are they and why are they here?
She can see on the deck is a bearded man, he was glaring at her.
Suddenly, she felt rage filling her. This must be the man she is after. She opened her mouth and breathe out a massive flame towards the ship.
Only to be blocked by a long giant tentacle. It appeared right out of the ocean beside the massive ship, more tentacles began to emerge.
She released another jet of flame towards the tentacles, wanting to burn them off. But it wasn't only the tentacles that was a problem. She felt a wheeze passes beside her head, the ships are shooting at her!
She turned back and flew another direction.
But behind her, there are other ships coming towards her. But their flag bore a different sigil, they have the sigil of her house, a Targaryen sigil. But who is leading them?
Suddenly, a piercing loud roar echoed from behind those Targaryen ships.
And her eyes snapped open.
The early bird still chirping and it's still a bit dark outside, no one should be awake at this hour aside the night guards. But for some reasons, here she is, awakened before the wolves.
She then winced a little from a small sweet ache between her thighs, as she's about to inspect it, she noticed a strong gentle arm wrapped around her middle. Jon's arm, one of his leg also nestled between hers, making her trap in his embrace.
Memories of last night's activities came back to her. The passionate kisses they shared, how they made love with one another, and officially sealing their union.
She shifted a bit, she didn't know that the feeling last night can make her feel so…. Alive. She was never into this intimacy due to bad experiences in the past.
But with Jon….. everything seems to change. Never in a million years she thought she could be among wolves, and to fall in love with one of them. He didn't see her as a Dragon cub or the daughter of the mad like everyone else, he only sees her as…. Her. He changed her life so much and never in her life that she is given so many reasons to smile now.
They were natural friends. But after Melisandre's confrontation, the snake indirectly took their relationship another step forward. And now, they are mates. That mysterious seer python truly is unpredictable.
And of course, the strange dream she had more often now.
Her dream last night got even more real. It's no longer hazy nor just a blur, but she can clearly remember now. What do they mean? Why did they keep coming more often now? Does this have anything to do with her and Jon? She should've asked Melisandre when she was with her yesterday.
Dany buried herself further into the pillows and holds onto Jon's arm. She prayed that what happened to Jon yesterday will be the last time it'll ever happen. She doesn't know if she can handle seeing her love killed again.
"What are you thinking, love?"
Dany turned to see Jon opening his eyes sleepily. How did he know she's awake? She changed her position to face him now and smiled at him, forgetting everything she was thinking about, "Good morning."
Jon placed a kiss on her forehead, "It's hardly morning yet but…..how'd you sleep last night?"
She snuggled to his chest, inhaling his scent, "I slept well."
She felt him stroking her bare arm, "Did I hurt you last night?"
"No, quite the opposite actually," she looked up to him, her cheeks feeling warm.
"Good," he pulled her closer to him and squeezed her, "So then, why are you awake at this hour?"
Dany bit her lip. Should she tell him what she had been seeing last night? After what they shared last night, it doesn't seem to be right to bring it up. She shook her head and smiled, "No reason."
He didn't feel convinced, "Are you certain?"
"Trust me, Jon," she then snaked her arm around his chest and kissed the place where his huge scar is, "I am perfectly fine here."
Jon chuckled, "I take it that last night made you feel this way?"
She giggled at him, "Part of it."
He began kissing the space between her brows, then his lips graze down to her neck, his mouth gently kissed and nipped her soft skin, "Shall I please you again?"
She smacked the side of his head, "Behave, Jon Snow."
He laughed softly, "But truly," he found his way back to face her, "Last night was one of my greatest nights with you," he sighed at her neck, "we are technically mates now."
"Apparently, we skipped the wedding," she giggled and stroked his hair gently.
"Aye, we did," he chuckled, "conventional is way too overrated," then he pulled away from her dragged strains of her hair from her neck, exposing the bite mark he gave her last night. She forgot that he branded her last night, she was so lost in their lovemaking to remember it.
He stroked the red mark gently, "Did it hurt?"
She shook her head and her eyes trailed to the shoulder where she marked him too. Her teeth marks bare proud on his shoulder, she didn't even realize she could create such thing on him.
She then noticed something about her teeth marks. Usually, a normal human being would leave their teeth marks with some square looking prints. But hers, there were a few circular marks at the back of it. Are these really her teeth.
Dany begins to feel her teeth with her tongue. It still felt normal, until she felt her molars at the back. It felt circular and pointy…like an animal's fang. Could she be….
"Dany? What's wrong?" Jon looked at her, stopping her train of thoughts.
"Nothing," she diverted.
"You know you can tell me anything, right?" he told her.
"I know," she said, and she hid her face between his neck and shoulder, "It's just…" she thought quickly, "This will be our last night here."
Jon squeezed her to him, "Aye, but it won't be the very last though. We'll come back and visit one day."
She sighed, "I don't want to go," she whispered sadly to him and wrapped her arms tightly around his torso, "I want to stay here with you and the pack."
He tucked her head under his chin, "Would that we could."
Even though Dany suddenly thought this up to divert his attention, never did it occur to her that it'll leave her an impact. The North is where her life changed. She was rescued by the white wolf, taken in by the Stark pack, received a proper education like his cubs, she found a family here and fell in love here.
All her life changed right here, and it began with him. To think that she's leaving it all behind breaks her heart. She softly sobbed at that thought.
She then felt him pressing his lips on her head, "Hey, it's alright. We won't be gone forever," he tried to soothe her, "You'll still have me."
She nodded, trying to be strong for the both of them, "We'll come back again," she repeated.
"Aye, one day," he said. They stayed quiet for a while, letting it all sink in. They didn't realize that they had been speaking for quite a while when the sky began to look brighter, a sign of a new day for them. Jon looked at her, "Are you ready?"
She wanted to say 'no', but what choice do they have? She reluctantly nodded, "Yes."
Normally, Jon would do a morning patrol and training. However, with the other cubs who had advanced in their training, his duty is already taken. Ser Rodrik has mentioned it to him.
As Jon and Dany were about to do their usual tasks, his mentor called to them, "Jon, Daenerys."
The two cubs turned to see the bear shifter standing at the gates, halting their usual patrol. He strides towards them, "You're not going to patrol again. I've had a guard to take your place," he softly said to them.
Jon furrowed his brow, "But it's my duty…."
"As much as I want you very much to do your job, cub," Ser Rodrik interrupted him, "You won't be safe while the lion is still lurking around these lands."
"I can take care of myself," he growled.
"Cub, while the lions can still lurk these lands, you and Daenerys won't be safe," he reasoned him, "While war has broken in the South, it's a perfect distraction for Tywin to come after you. And I'm not going to risk both of your lives again."
Jon pursed his lips and looked down, "I…. fine," he sighed, "So….you know that we must…."
Ser Rodrik nodded, "I'm sorry that it came to this, I wish circumstances could be different. But with the war coming, I fear that it may be difficult," then he looked at Dany and gave her a gentle bear hug, "Oh Daenerys, you are a wonderful cub. Your mother and brother would be proud to see you now."
Jon can see her smiling, she returned his embrace, "She'd be proud of you too."
The wolf cub smiled sadly at the sight before him. She is truly loved here, maybe not by all, but she's comfortable with the pack. Would that they could stay forever…
When they pulled apart, the bear shifter adjusted his posture. His face looked rather solemn, but Jon could tell that he's trying to be strong, "Your Lord Father would like to have a word with you both by the way."
"My father?" So he isn't told yet about his real father.
He nodded, "Come with me." And the cubs followed their mentor into the castle.
Ned was reading a few concerned letters from the Tyrells. They warned that the South isn't in a stable condition, not when the Stag brothers are fighting for dominance. At this point, people are already believing that anyone can be King but seem to not understand the true purpose of being one.
It's always about power.
He sighed. Aerys's influence on Tywin seems to have taken over, the lion cannot let go of his hatred of the Dragon cub. He had heard the incident that happened to his nephew and the dragon cub, the lion has confirmed to him that he will stop at nothing to get that Dragon cub. Thankfully, with the law of the North, the pack is protected to keep her, except that with the lions taking over, he feared that he would gladly eliminate that law. And that's why both of them must go.
He truly hates the Dragons. If anything, it's him who should be mad at the Dragon family. For his father and brother died in his hands. But…. Seeing that his sister married one… and her son fell in love with one, he couldn't let his hatred get the better of him. After all, it was Aerys, not his entire family.
Now, the least he could do for her late sister is to keep her son safe.
A knock then came at the door, breaking his train of thoughts, "Enter."
The door opened and revealed to be Ser Rodrik, following behind him are Jon and Daenerys. Somehow, he felt as if they both are looking better. Maybe it's a morning thing, he straightened his posture and smiled at them, "Ah, my young cubs. It's good to see you both."
Ser Rodrik gave them a gentle push, "I'll leave you both now," and at that, he left his office.
The cubs then turned back to Ned, Jon steps forward, "Ser Rodrik said you wanted to speak with us?"
"Aye," he sat back on his chair, "Why don't you both take a seat," he gestured to the empty chairs in front of his desk. Once the two cubs sat on it, he gave them an apologetic smile, "Cubs, I'm sorry for what happened yesterday. I truly am, I didn't expect Tywin to strike now. Not when you were having your Running."
Jon pursed his lips, "Why didn't you tell me that I had to fail?"
Ned sighed, "I know that I should've told you first, and I'm sorry," he leaned forward to rest his elbows on the desk, "But if I were to just disqualify you from the Running, that would arise more suspicions among the pack, especially when you have trained for this trial."
"But…. You could've warned me," he can hear his irritation, "I had to look like a fool in front of the other cubs."
"If you were acting, would you have made a believable one? Especially in front of Theon Greyjoy?"
"I could try."
"No, Catelyn would've been suspicious with you and ask about your true identity from me, and I can't risk that," he exclaimed, accidentally using his Alpha voice on him.
His nephew ran out of words and stayed silent, clasping his hands. He could tell that he's trying to hold his anger in front of him. "I know that you will win if Benjen isn't just after you, but you need to understand the situation you and Daenerys are in. I want you both safe, and failing the trial is the way to protect you and the pack."
"But he wasn't," this time, the Dragon cub spoke to him, "Tywin captured us in the end."
"And that was the mistake that I didn't foresee, and I'll never forgive Tywin for it," he said, "But either way, he would've captured you both anyway. And if Jon wins, not only will he capture you two, but he will declare war against us. To the whole North, for treason," he explained, "As long as Tywin is in that Keep, he has control over the law. Robert's laws protected you, but now that he's no longer king, the lions could change that, and your lives are in more danger now."
The cubs fell silent then, unable to respond. He knows that he's wrong for not telling them, but at the same time, it's only Jon and Daenerys he's trying to protect. It's the whole North as well. So, certain measures must be placed.
He sighed, "Jon, Daenerys, I'm truly sorry for what happened to you both yesterday. I know an apology is never enough to repair what you both experienced, for my carelessness that I couldn't protect you both. I have failed that, but what I can do for you both now is to get you safely to Essos."
The cubs stared at him, Jon's eyes are already red, "How long do you want us to stay there?"
"Until Westeros is safe for you both again," he said, "the situation is quite dire already. The whole Lords of the North wants me to give you to Tywin, so this is your only option."
Ned watched the cubs, but he's watching his nephew's reaction. He knows that he is angry, very angry at him, but he can tell that he knows that he's right.
"Jon, Daenerys, I know these past few days have not been fair to you. But everything I do, I do it for both of you too."
They stayed silent but nodded anyway. He knows that they wanted to protest again, but unable to do so, for they too have seen the situation is no longer in their favor.
Ned inhaled, "This evening will be the best time for you both to go, don't tell the others that you are leaving. Otherwise, more questions will arise and this will alert Tywin again."
Again, they were silent but nodded anyway.
"I'm sorry that it has to be this way. If the choice is given to me, I want you both very much to stay. I have loved you both like my own. I swear, one day, I'll take Tywin down and make sure you both are allowed to come back."
Jon and Daenerys looked up to him and gave him a weak smile. His nephew pursed his lips, "Thank you, father."
The Alpha was taken aback at his calling. A few days ago, he revealed that he isn't his father, and yet he still called him one. He is grateful that his son grew up to be honorable and a proud cub, would that Lyanna could see him now.
He smiled, "You are the son I could never have," then he turned to the Dragon cub. The cub that changed his life and changed him, "And that includes you, young Daenerys."
She gave him a sad smile, "Thank you, Lord Alpha."
"Take what you can from here, leave quietly before sunset. Don't let anyone see you. Understood?"
The cubs nodded.
The rest of the day went by smoothly. No one knew that they are leaving except Lord Alpha Stark, Ser Rodrik, and Uncle Benjen. They thought everything would go on as usual.
Jon spent his days with his brothers, Robb and Bran, acting as if nothing happened, but indirectly told them goodbye. The same goes for Dany. She spent her day with Sansa and Margery, enjoying their last company with them. It was bittersweet, but they couldn't let anybody know that they are in danger or the event last night.
The only person they hadn't spoken to is Arya. They haven't been able to find her since the morning.
Jon and Daenerys were picking up her present from Mikhan when they realize that they couldn't find her. At first, they thought that she's still mad at them. They tried looking into her chambers, but she wasn't there, they assumed that she's taking a walk trying to cool off. They hid her gift under their bed, just waiting for her arrival.
But it's almost sunset and she's still not in the castle. At first, Jon and Dany wanted to alert the Stark siblings, but they didn't want them to worry. And if they spread out a search party, it'll be more difficult for them to leave. This made them worry.
"Do you think she might have gone further North?" Dany suggested.
"Why would she go there?"
"It's the place where we went together with her," she thought, "I don't think Arya had ever been anywhere else but there."
Jon thought for a moment, it made sense. After all, it's where they all went together as a family. And if there's a place where he would cool off, it'd be a place where he'll find it familiar. He agreed, "Alright, let's look for her fast."
And at that, the two of them left their chambers.
When they both went up the forest, it turns out that it wasn't only them who is looking for Arya. His panther Uncle Benjen is up the hills, sniffing from grounds to grounds.
Ghost's head perked up, Uncle Benjen?
The black panther turned to see him, interrupting his search. His yellow eyes widened at the sight of them, "What are you both doing here?"
Dany, sitting on the white wolf's back, bunched his fur in her hands, "We are looking for Arya. We couldn't find her since the morning."
The panther huffed, "I'm looking for her too," he said, "I did saw her this late morning walking around here, but now, I couldn't find her."
She was here in the castle? They were looking all over for her, and she didn't have the nerve to say goodbye to them? Even when she knows first?
"Aye, but she left again for some reason, and now I can't find her."
Does Lady Cat know about this?
The panther shook his head, "Not yet, she is helping your father with writing letters to the other Lords of the North, but soon enough, she'll know."
Ghost and Dany looked at each other. What is Arya thinking? Why did she hide?
Just as they were about to offer to search together, a howl of distress echoed, snapping their attention. It came from the Castle. Ghost and Benjen walked to the hills to see what's going on.
There, at the fields outside of Winterfell, the lions are on the march towards them. The pride of the Lannister lions. The one leading them is none other than the dark golden lion, Tywin Lannister himself.
The white wolf's hair stood up at the sight of him. He would kill that lion in a heartbeat for what he did to Dany. And why the hell is he here?
At his back, he can feel Dany froze. He looked up to see her gaze fixed at the lions, he couldn't tell whether she's afraid or worried. Maybe both? Either way, nothing good ever comes when the lions are involved.
Turning back to the grounds, he saw Uncle Ned approaching the lions. He is accompanied by other members of the pack behind him. The last time they had a conversation, it wasn't in the lion's favor, but with his clan leading the whole Westeros, he's not sure anymore.
Uncle Benjen growled, "Stay here, cubs. I am going down to help."
Ghost is shocked at his saying, But he needs all the help he could get!
"Remember cub," the panther looked back at him, "He saw you dead. What will he say if he found you alive?"
That's…
"Winterfell is no longer safe for you both. Run to the North, head to the Wall. You'll find Ser Barristan waiting for you there."
Ghost was about to ask why the white lion is in that dreadful place when his panther uncle bounded down the hills and heading towards the pack. Leaving the cubs behind.
But the human inside Jon is never one to follow rules, especially when it questions justice. His Alpha father needs him, and he won't sit back and watch. The time, the lion will pay for it.
He lowered himself to the ground, Dany, stay here. I'll come back to you later.
Dany dismounted but held onto his fur, "But your uncle said…."
Yes, it's true that Tywin isn't expecting me. But it's the perfect chance for a surprise attack from me. I won't let him get away after what he did to you and me. His red eyes looked at her with determination.
"Jon, don't," she pleads him, she's trying to call the wolf in him, "If we leave the pack, they might also leave them alone. There is no need to fight," her eyes are welling with tears already, "Jon, please. I can't lose you again."
Her plea shoots straight to his heart. He wanted to, he really wanted to stay with her. To tell her that everything will be fine. But on the other hand, while the lion is still in these lands, the pack will never be safe. He was the one who brought Dany here, he'll finish this matter once and for all.
He nosed her face, you won't lose me. I promise, he licked her face, wiping away her tears, I'll come back to you, I promise. I always will.
And at that, he quickly bounded to follow his uncle. Running as fast as possible, Dany couldn't even give him another protest.
She wanted to shout at him, to tell him to come back. He can't leave her here. She worries, what will happen to them? What if she can't save him this time?
But most of all, what can she do?
She paced nervously back and forth, trying to wreck her brain. Maybe she can give herself to Tywin?
But just as she thought of that, the bushes behind her began to rustle, stopping her panic. She turned around to see a wolf.
"Dany?" the she-wolf called.
She furrowed her brow, "Arya? What are you doing-"
Before she could finish her sentence, someone else emerged from the bushes where Nymeria came from, revealing to be the red python again. Dany's eyes widened, shocked to see her again. From the side of her eyes, Nyermia didn't even flinch at the sight of the seer python. Why?
Melisandre cackled. The entertainment….. commencessss, Dragon cub.
Ned looks at Tywin with disgust. First, he is after an innocent cub, then he had the nerve to kill his nephew, and now he is here as if he owns the land. The Alpha's blood boiled with anger.
When the lions finally halt to a stop, the Alpha padded closer and growled at him, "YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE HERE, TYWIN!"
But that didn't stop him to leave, "Well, I think you will find that I stay where I please." Behind him, his hyena laughed menacingly.
The Alpha growled, "The Stag brothers are fighting amongst one another, war is breaking out. You are the reason why chaos is here!"
Tywin roared, "But you permitted a Dragon amongst your pack. You pretended that she is a wolf."
"Daenerys has nothing to do with the war you started," he growled.
"Have you forgotten what a grown Dragon can do?" Tywin mocked him, "Or must I remember that your father, Rickard Stark, and your brother, Brandon Stark, were burnt alive in the hands of a Dragon?"
"The Dragon cub is not her father," Ned defended, "My pack raised her."
"And the apple doesn't fall off far from the tree," he said, "How long will you keep the cub until she realizes that she doesn't belong to your little pack? Before she realizes that she will never be one of you?" Tywin walked slowly at him, baring his fangs, "You pretend she is a wolf when we both know that is the one thing she will never be. She will always be…. A DRAGON!" he roared, letting the whole pack know what he is telling him.
But that didn't flinch the Alpha Stark one bit, he stayed silent.
Tywin huffed, "I ask you one last time, Eddard Stark," he growled, "You know why I've come. Where is the Dragon cub?"
The Alpha looked straight at him, "The Dragon cub left Winterfell."
The lion sneered, "I thought I made myself clear that I wanted her turn over to me."
"We no longer harbor her," Ned told him calmly, "She has left the pack after you killed my son." There were gasps and murmurs at the revelation. Good, he wants the pack to know how awful the lion in front of him is.
Tywin's ear twitched, ignoring the murmurs around him, "So the Dragon cub has left Winterfell."
"That's right," he said, "You and I have no longer quarrel over a cub."
"Well I guess it's done then," he turned a bit, looking at his albino lions, signaling them something. Ned began to notice that the albino lions are beginning to circle him. "Unless I can draw her….BACK OUT!"
Before Ned could realize, he felt strong jaws closing onto his neck and legs, pinning him down. The other wolves were about to spring to help him, but more Kingsguards stopping them to go any further.
Dany gasped in shock, seeing the scene unravel before her. The Alpha who accepted her is under the control of the lion now. The pack will crumble if it continues!
Beside her, she can hear Nymeria whimpering. Dany hugged her fur to soother her down, but it's not helping. Her father is attacked. But what can she do? Where is Jon?
The python then appeared before her again, staring at her with piercing red eyes, What will you say then…. Dragon cub?
Dany gulped, "But…but what can I do?"
You know it, she hissed at her, You have always known it. The dreams speaksssss to you.
Her eyes widened, "You…."
She flicked her tongue and moved closer to her. The python's red eyes began to glow intensely, FREE THE DRAGON!
Suddenly, Dany yelped in pain. Her head throbbed, giving her a massive headache. She felt her body straining, her muscles pulling everywhere and her bones stretching into something big.
Ghost is amongst the pack of wolves trying to help his uncle, but no matter where he turns, there are so many lions around them. They are far more prepared this time, they brought bigger lions to help the Lannisters. Even Jaime is amongst the lions, snarling at the wolves. There is even one that is taller than any other wolf shifters, the Moountain. Ghost wondered if he could kill him.
"HAVE I GOT YOUR ATTENTION NOW?" Tywin roared, stopping them from trying to fight back. The Lannister walked to face everyone, "I didn't want it to be this way, I made it so simple. All I ask is for one thing and you denied me, that ends now," he curled his lips, "Until I have the Dragon cub, Winterfell is mine, you do not RESPOND to reasons."
The pack are still denying him as long as the Alpha Stark is still alive. They snarled and barked, not heeding his words, he is amongst the rebel. The lions roared in dominance, but it's not helping at all. The wolves only snarled and barked louder.
Until a louder roar came from the forest, stopping everyone from what they are doing. They turned towards the forest to see birds fleeing away. It came from the forest where he was with Dany!
And out from the high trees, something huge emerged, flying high into the skies. A huge white bat-like creature. It soared to the sky before it dives down with tremendous speed, heading towards them.
Ghost can clearly see it now. It's a white dragon! The same dragon from his dreams! Its scales shines beautifully under the sunset.
The dragon roared again, once it gets closer to them, everyone scattered. The lions backed away from the wolves and the wolves backed further away as the dragon landed between them. This gave the Alpha Stark the opportunity to get back up and limp back to his pack.
On the ground, he can see that the dragon is as tall a house, this dragon is young. As if it's the same age as Dany. It's a Dragon cub!
"A dragon?" someone exclaimed.
"How? And in the North?"
And without warning, the white dragon breathes out a massive blast of flame towards the scattered lions, some managed to escape, but the ones that didn't writhe in pain, trying to put it off. It then turned to another direction and let out another stream of flame to the lions, warding them away from the wolves. Tywin and his pride scattered in panic.
This dragon is on their side! Ghost thought, but who is this dragon?
When the dragon spotted the head of the pride in the middle, it snarled at him.
"IF I EVER SEE YOU HERE AGAIN, I WILL SET YOUR HIDE ABLAZE, AND WATCH YOU BURN ALIVE!" The white dragon roared, making Tywin and the rest of the pride back away. That voice…. The voice he always love to hear. Could it be….
Tywin bared his teeth at her and roared back at her, "I WILL HAVE YOUR BLOOD, DRAGON CUB!"
That did it, she inhaled heavily to prepare another shoot of flame at him. But Jaime pushed him out of the target line, when she released, the flame missed his mane by a whiff. Patches of grass caught on fire, setting a line of warning.
The pride yelped and escaped into the forest. Jaime nudged his father and they too escaped the scene, the white dragon breath out another line of fire. That way, they won't be able to come back for now.
Once it looked satisfied, it suddenly lifts its head up to the skies behind it. Then it spreads its majestic wings and lifts off too the air, and vanished into the night clouds.
Ghost couldn't believe it! This dragon….. could it be…. Dany? That voice, it unmistakably belongs to Dany's. There is no other explanation. But how was she able to shift?
If the dragon really is who he thinks she is, then he must get to her fast. He quickly bounded away from the pack, trying to head for the forest.
Only to have Greywind blocking his path.
He snarled, Out of my way, Robb.
"After what happened? No," he snarled.
Brother, I'm not asking you. I must get to that dragon.
"That dragon can wait, we need to regroup!" he barked, "The lions could attack again, and the dragon is upon us! Father is injured, I need your help!" his barks attracted crowds now.
No, you don't, Ghost hissed, You have Margery, she can help you. I need to get to Dany.
"What's with Dany? She's here isn't she?"
No, she was at the forest where the dragon came from. Who knows what will happen to her?
"We can get the guards to look for her, but right now we need to…"
He snarled, Stay out of this.
"NO!" Greywind snarled, using his Alpha voice on him. It takes effect on Ghost and felt the submission to obey, he tries to fight it, but the snarls from his brother made him shrink down. Since when was he able to use his Alpha voice? His wolf brother walks closer to him, "You will stay with us, Jon."
Ghost snarled at him. He had had it being told not to follow his will, his heart. He must do what is right now. For him, and for her.
He stomped his paw to the ground, mustering all his frustration out and began to stand up.
I! WILL! NOT! He snarled at Robb Stark. His white fur began to stand as he rose up. He bared his teeth at her, no one has ever borne their fangs at the future Alpha of Winterfell. But Ghost had to.
The grey wolf's ear begins to slink down, losing his power of command to him. No matter how he tries to intimidate him, it's no longer working anymore.
His red eyes glared down at him, his pupils constricted with anger and determination. I am the son of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell, he barked, I am the son OF AN ALPHA! He repeated and snarled at him. Robb began to back away, from the side of his eyes, he can see Catelyn began backing away too, her tail between her legs now. Ghost didn't care, and he continued, I wasn't born to follow you, OR ANYONE ELSE!
After saying that, he launched himself forward and passing his brother, Ghost ran as fast as he can into the forest, leaving his once-beloved pack behind. He cannot stay there anymore.
He must find Dany, no matter what happens.
Dany didn't know how long she had flown, but it felt like hours. Her head is throbbing, her throat sore and her muscles ached. Her transformation is getting her, and she felt like she can sleep now.
There is no way the pack is ever letting her back after the stunt she pulled. They'd all be in trouble again, and Lord Alpha Stark will only get the blame again. The pack is no longer her home.
After flying a few turns, following her senses, she could sense the signal coming closer in the deepest parts of the forest. She glides down, descending from on high. She felt exhausted, and by the time she found a place to land, she wasn't able to adjust her position and crashed instead.
Slowly, she felt her body shrinking. It hurts, it really hurts! She cried in pain as she shifted back to her human form slowly. Before she knew it, she's on all four trying to keep herself together. She had no clothes on her, the cold wind blew on her bare skin, it's so cold. Without her scales, it feels like winter.
Then she felt something wrapped around her. She turned to see the red priestess placing a blanket around her, Melisandre helped her up on her feet, "Come, let's get you somewhere safe."
Dany nodded weakly and allowed the python shifter to lead her to a safe place.
Tadaaaa, there you go. For all who have waited for the dragon. Here it is! That consummate they had triggered something in both of our love birds ^^
Jon's priority is Dany, so he doesn't care anymore what happens to the pack. After all, he's leaving them anyway. I was about to write that Ned is injured in Ghost's POV, but since he panicked and thinking about her, I don't think he'll be concerned about him. After all, he has a lot of people to help him, Dany doesn't.
Poor Robb, I know he means well but Ghost just wants Dany safe. He can't let her be alone.
Hope y'all like it! It's midnight here, but I wanted to release this soon cuz it's been itching in my head, lol. I'll check on some errors tomorrow, if you find one, do let me know.
Let me know what you think! I've been waiting for this chapter, so I wanna know wat you think!
Till next time!
Claire