I rode fast too to Winterfell, my thoughts running wild at the sight of Ramsay, something was off and it didn't make sense, it was like a part of him was dark and it held dark secrets and his girlfriend well she was something I couldn't explain.
Shaking my head I finally made it back. I felt a chill go through me this was home this place raised me. Riding waters into the stables. I found Robb leaning up against wooden post a frown on his face.
Taking a deep breath I swung my leg of waters, my hand gliding over his black coat "Good boy" I praised as I stripped him off his saddle "Robb what is it?" I asked finally facing him.
"I have a question to ask you" he nodded firmly
"Well ask away Robb" pushing Robb back a little so he wasn't right in my face.
"Say I was to I don't know hit a farmer what would you say?" he asked
"Why? And who?"
"Okay Nadine was playing and he was picking on her and she came back in complete tears, now I don't know what was said but can I hit him?" Robb asked
Frowning I threw the brush I was using to clean waters to the ground. I began to take a step when Robb caught me by the arm pulling me back, I glared at him and his vice like grip.
"Lily she is with the septa" I stopped my pulling I did not want to be dragged to see Septa Mordane. She was supposed to be sowing right now and learning to be a lady.
"Did he touch her?" I asked venom in his voice
"He wouldn't be breathing if he did Lily" Robb confirmed my thoughts.
Since we moved here the Starks and Falls were like brother and sister we protected each other and felt anger like a burning fire "I'll deal with it"
"Fine" he huffed "But I did see Brent talking to him after I went to check on Nadine"
"Maybe I don't have too" I shrugged, Brent was very protective of his twin, when they grew up it was hard for him to accept that she was liking boys but Ethan was his friend and we all knew the lovebirds would be together and Brent would kill him if he hurt her.
"So um where Jon?" I wondered
"Oh Jon" Robb taunted
"Robert" I glared
"Mother gave him some evil eyes and choice words, he went out I haven't seen him since" Robb signed
"I see"
"Fear mother will never accept Jon" he signed, "Its hatred I can't explain"
"I've noticed for many years, but I just think every time she looks at Jon she just see's your father betrayal to her" I shrugged "You can't blame her but you can't agree with her. It's a double edge sword but as long as you and your sibling accept him and love him as your own than it shall not matter"
"You so love Jon" Robb mocked giving me kissing faces. Rolling my eyes I punched Robb hard in the arm "Ouch that hurt"
"Than be quiet" I smirked
Robb nodded "Come on Septa sent for you"
"Oh you tricked me!" I pointed out taking a step back but Robb grabbed both my arms stopping my escape "Please no I do not wish to needlework any longer" I signed, "It is no fun I am not Sansa it does not bring me joy"
"Oh I've noticed but she will sniff you out you know that" letting out an over dramatic huff Robb began pushing against my back forcing me to walk "No, please no" I groaned
"Move it m' lady"
"Shut up Milord" I taunted back
I allowed Robb to push me all the way inside the keep "Hey Lillian" Bran Smiled brightly at me.
"Hey Bran what you doing?" I asked ruffling his brown locks
"His practicing" Jon nodded handing him some arrows "Which reminds me Septa is looking for you"
"Oh god" I signed rolling my eyes "You two are the same annoying old hags, sure you want these old bats teaching you Bran, you know I'm a better archer" I smirked.
"Go" Robb and Jon said together
"I'll be in here Bran when you want a real teacher" I winked
Taking a seat next to Sansa who smiled kindly at me but than continued to sow. Sansa was in a fairy tale she hadn't been brushed yet with the harshness that is death, she lived in a fairy tale were she wished to marry a prince and become queen. I didn't see life as so pure, so simple.
I could hear the laughter from Jon and Robb and a frustrated huff from Brann. Learning archery isn't easy and the boys were good with a sword yes hands down but an arrow not so much.
Turning my head I found my little sister she was sad with a tear stained cheek, she reminded me of mother she looked just like her. I might let Robb hit this kid or scare him at least.
"I am over this" Arya signed as she shook her finger from pricking it.
"Arya why this is so much fun" I rolled my eyes causing Arya to laugh at my mockery.
"Ladies" Septa Mordane hissed
"Is this not a loss cause yet?" I asked
"No" she shook her head "I pray every day you two will show up on time" she stared pointedly at me "Lead by example Lady Falls"
"But what fun would that be" I smirked
"Lily" Nadine signed, "Please stop causing Septa Mordane grief" it was hard to believe Nadine was my sister; she was so innocent, so kind. She seen the good in everyone and tried to help them. Ethan would be lucky to have a lady like Nadine beside him.
"Lillian you've pricked yourself my darling" looking down my hand was dripping with blood. Septa passed me a cloth.
"Thank you" I smiled
"Pleasure…go on" She shook her head knowing I wanted to escape. Slipping her a cheeky smile she mirrored my expression standing I pressed the clothe to my finger as I walked out of my lesson my eyes found Lord and Lady Stark as they watched Bran try again and again and fail.
The boy's encouragement wasn't nice "Guys help him" I called out, giving both elder brothers a look of disapproval.
"Yes. Help him. I don't remember anyone of you being a marksmen at ten" Ned spoke "Keep Practicing Bran. Go on" Bran nodded and I watched a shadow go over Jon eyes I knew that look.
"Don't think to much Bran" Jon instructed
"Relax your bow arm" Robb encouraged
Bran pulled back the arrow but I felt wind pass my ear, shaking my head I turned to see Arya taking a curtsied, fit of laughter's erupting in the cold winds as her arrow bounced in the middle of the target "Run Arya" I smirked as Bran took off after her.
"Quick, Bran Faster" Jon and Robb yelled as the two youngest stark siblings chased each other around the grounds.
Smirking I walked up to Jon and Robb taking the bow from Robb hand I picked up the arrow, pulling back I quickly released it, watching it glide smoothly piercing straight through Arya arrow splitting it in two.
"Told you it should be me teaching him" I smirked
"Show off" Robb chuckled
"Why are you bleeding?" Jon grabbed my hand "What have you done?"
"Jon" holding onto his hand "I am fine" nodding I stepped back "You better go"
It was like I was one step forward three steps back it was ridiculous, I watched them leave this time with Bran by their side. He was a little too young to see such things and I could only imagine Lady Stark worry "Have you told him?"
Turning my head to Brent "Told whom what?"
"Jon that you love him" I starred at my younger brother
"Like a brother, he knows"
"Lily"
"Brent" I starred at him
Brent signed "Whatever"
"What happened with Nadine?" I asked my eyes going to her
"Nothing" He signed "He was teasing her about Ethan"
"Ethan as in Ethan Forrester?" I wondered
"Yep" he popped the P "Farmer boy likes her, she likes Ethan he found out"
"Ah I see" I nodded
"Is that?" Brent pointed to my back
"Ah yeah" Pulling the sword out he stared at it "Lord Stark gave it to me"
"Nice" he nodded hurt in his tone
"Walk with me" I nodded. Brent frowned but followed anyways, when we made it to my bedchambers. I placed my father large sword on the bed and pulled out something I hadn't touched in a long time "This was Dad's"
"I've never"
"Seen it I know it's a bit broken but I can fix it if you like and than it's yours" I smiled passing him the bow
"No it's yours I didn't know him" Brent shook his head, his eyes filled with sorrow.
"You did you just can't remember and yes I was getting it fixed for you anyways, I promise now I have to go see Nadine" Walking out of my bedchambers I walked to Nadine knocking a few times
"Come in" Walking in "Oh Lillian hi…what can I do for you?"
"Want to tell me what happened?" I wondered taking a seat
"He heard Sansa and I talking about Ethan"
I smirked "His jealous"
"Robb wanted to kill him"
"Oh I know but you can't kill the farmer boy because his jealous sweetie" I shrugged "But don't cry please ever, no one deserves to see you cry, you're stronger than that"
The sound of consistent knocking hit my ears, raising an eyebrow I got up and opened Nadine Door "Hey you busy?" Jon asked
"No she's not take her" Nadine called out
"Over my sisterly talk already," I asked mock offended
"Sure am" She called pushing me out the door.
My body collided with Jon chest his chuckle vibrating through me. I pulled back but Jon steady hand held me "You okay?" he whispered his brown eyes causing my heart to melt.
"Yeah" I whispered pulling back his arm slipped from my shoulders and I missed the warmth instantly.
"Come on" Jon smiled gripping my hand and dragging me through the corridor of Winterfell castle.
"Jon" I whined as he continued to drag me it wasn't long until I collided with his back as he opened the door to his bed chambers "What am I doing in he-"
I stopped when I saw what Jon was pointing at; two wolves lay in front of the fire. Raising an eyebrow I approached them slowly "Wolves?" I questioned kneeling as my hand rubbed the white and black fur of both wolves.
"Direwolves" Jon corrected
I frowned turning to stare at Jon "Sorry?"
"They're Direwolves" Jon confirmed walking over taking a seat next to me.
"So North of the wall?" I asked shocked
"We found it with its dead mother, took a run in with a stag and both died. The pups though survived"
"How many?" I asked
"9 pups"
"9" I asked shocked
"Yes the black one is yours, father said you're to feed it yourself, train it yourself and if it dies bury it yourself" he nodded "Brent received one too"
"What of Theon?" I asked know Jon and the stark members would have the other "He did not receive one?"
"No, Father demanded that the three left go to the falls family" Jon nodded
"Theon wouldn't be happy"
"Theon wanted to kill them" Jon pointed out "Plus direwolf are dangerous lately Theon has been-"
"Theon" I nodded
"Right" he pressed his lips together "So what are you going to name him?"
Smirking I picked up my pup lying on my back my head in Jon Lap "Oh so many names, so many names"
Jon grabbed the side of my head causing me to look up into his brown eyes "Pick any name his yours" Jon Whispered
Moments like this where I fall for him, we been like this numerous times but inside I'm too broken and too scared to admit how I feel I almost did once but I saw him with the red head whore from the whore house. God I hate her.
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