The sound of children running around echoed throughout the godswood. Lord Eddard Stark smiled as he followed behind his two young sons Robb and Jon as they ran around with his ward Theon playing Knights and Kings as most young boys do at the age of seven. The memories of playing the same game with his brothers when they were younger filled his thoughts. "Father! Father come look, it's a girl!" Young Robb called as he ran over to an older male, snapping him out of his thoughts. "Come look she's in the snow." Pulling his father over to the small lake that resided. Ned followed his son over to where the other youngsters were standing. True to his words, Ned laid his eyes on a small girl no more than seven herself as Jon had sat down beside the still figure. He quickly knelt down and carefully felt for her pulse. It was faint but he felt it, however what surprised him was how warm the child was. Quickly scanning the young girl Ned noticed how pale her skin looked against the snow and her striking black hair a deep contrast.

Carefully picking the girl up after covering her with his cloak, Ned stood. "We must go back now boys." He announced. The three kids nodded and followed the older Lord back into the castle, Ned glanced down at the child and noticed how peaceful she truly seemed. As if she were merely sleeping and not in pain which he hoped was the case.

"What do you think happened to her?" Robb asked as quietly as a seven year old could as he followed his father. "You don't think she's dead, do you?"

"Nah, your father wouldn't have reacted like that if she were. She's probably some farmer's daughter who got lost." Theon stated plainly. Jon however stayed silent as he trailed behind them as they followed through the halls, knowing his place.

"Theon, would you go and get the Maester, Rob you go get your mother." Ned ordered as he laid the small child on to a bed once he had gotten a free room. The two nodded and ran to do their tasks.

"Is there anything I can do, father?" Jon asked standing in the doorway.

"Yes, would you gather more furs." The boy nodded and followed his order. Once he grabbed all he could carry, he stood next to Ned and waited patiently as he covered the girl with the duvet first. Just as the last blanket from Jon's arms was placed on the girl, the two wanted adults walked into the room followed by the two boys who went to fetch them.

"Boys, would you give us a moment please." The Maester said quickly making his way toward the child. The three nodded and left, closing the door.

"What happened?" Catelyn Stark asked her husband as she stood by his side, watching the older man check over the girl.

"I had taken the boys to the Godswood and they had found her near the lake laying in the snow." Ned explained. It was quiet for awhile, the only sound coming from the fire as it crackled and popped. Soon the Measter finished and stood with a relieved sigh and turning toward the Lord and Lady, he began to explain. "She appears to be alright. Slight fever but that should go down on its own. She did have this on her person, my lord." The Maester held up a silver heart shaped necklace dangling from a long silver chain. The heart shined brightly from the light from the fire, the engraved vines and small roses made themselves known with perfect beauty. The Maester gently handed it to Catelyn.

"Thank you Maester" She spoke softly.

"Lord Stark, may I speak with you?" The Maester asked kindly. Ned nodded and left Catelyn with the girl. As her husband left the room, Catelyn took the seat beside her bed and sighed softly as she looked at the poor girl. As Catelyn's eyes took in the small frame as the girls eyes fluttered open. She glanced around noticing that she had no clue where she was the panic began to set in. The small movement from the bed quickly caught the lady's attention and smiling softly, Catelyn began to speak calmly to comfort her.

"It's alright little one. You're safe." The small girl turned her gaze to the older woman at the calming tone. "Are you thirsty?" The girl nodded. Catelyn gave her a smile and made her way to the bedside table where the pitcher or water lay with a glass next to it. Placing the silver necklace on the small table, she poured a decent about into the glass she gently sat on the side of the bed and gave it to the girl. "Do you have a name?"

"It's N-Nevaeh..." She replied after swallowing some of her water. Catelyn nodded gently.

"It's very lovely to meet you Nevaeh. I'm Lady Catelyn Stark"

"I..I know..daddy said I had to find you. He said that I would be safe here.." Nevaeh took another drink and looked down at her hands. Catelyn frowned at her words. "Where are your parents? Do you remember their names?" She asked. Nevaeh shook her head

"Mommy and daddy aren't here anymore. There was a big fire. Daddy and big brother told me to find Lord and Lady Stark." She said in a small voice that trembled with unshed tears. Catelyn frowned and felt a tug at her heart. She gently picked up the heart shaped locket from the bedside table before turning back to the girl and gently placing it around her neck, the heart coming all the way down to her stomach.

"You are safe here Nevaeh, try to get some rest we can talk tomorrow." Nevaeh looked up at Catelyn's smiling face and gave a nod and a small smile. She got comfortable and let Catelyn tuck her into bed before she closed her eyes, clasping the locket tight in her hand.

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