"Come on Robb! You can do better than that!" Little Theon jested as he battled against Robb. The two boys were in the middle of a great war with their wooden swords. Robb huffed at his friends words and tried to put more force behind his hits. Nevaeh stood behind one of the pillars watching the boys with interest. It was her first day out of her room since she arrived a few days before. The boy, Robb as he was called, seemed to be quite skilled already and Nevaeh could see that with more practice he would get even better. Nevaeh moved her eyes around the small training area they were standing in and her eyes connected with young Robb's and she quickly hid behind the piller.

"Hey Theon look, we have a guest." Robb quickly placed his sword on the ground and ran over to where Nevaeh was hiding. "It's okay, you can come out." He said with a grin. Nevaeh moved out a little and stared at the boy. She wasn't used to other children. "My name is Robb and this is Theon. What's your name?"

"Nevaeh…" Robb gave her a bright smile and leaned down into a deep bow.

"A beautiful name for a beautiful lady." He said proudly, causing her to giggle. It was on that day ten years ago that Robb swore to himself to make it his mission in life to make her smile every day.

Once the sun had risen high into the sky and Winter awoke, the hunting party began its preparation to leave. "I don't see why you have to go." Cersei said as she stood a little away from the party with Jamie. who was wearing his full armor and his hair perfect. Jamie sighed at her words and kept his voice low.

"Because the King wishes for me to guard the girl." He said calmly. Cersei just huffed at the answer and glanced over to where said girl stood talking with the younger Stark girl and Rob Stark. She had a feeling that her brother found the girl to be attractive and that only added fuel to the fire, they hadn't even been in this dreadful place for that long but already she was tired of that child acting like she was perfect. She glared at her brother before walking away from the courtyard. Jamie rolled his eyes and made his way to his horse, however he couldn't help but glance towards Nevaeh and eavesdrop on their conversation.

"I don't see why you get to go but I can't." Arya said with a pout. Nevaeh smiled and gently placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I'm only allowed to attend because the King asked for me to go. if he had said nothing then I wouldn't be going." She said calmly. Arya sighed but nodded, knowing it was true.

"At least you get to get out of that stupid sewing circle with the other girls." She mumbled. Robb and Nevaeh chuckled at the younger Stark. Jamie narrowed his eyes a bit as he noticed how Robb Stark glanced at Nevaeh, a look of longing and happiness showed clearly. He couldn't help but feel a slight prick of jealousy. He had no reason to be jealous of the young Stark. Jamie had his sister and that was all he truly needed. However, things have not been going well between them recently, it appeared that Cersei was becoming more and more demanding and controlling which in turn caused Jamie to want to be around her less and less. All she would talk about during their time together would be the king and her longing to get rid of him. With that thought in mind he found that it wouldn't hurt to at least look. There was no harm in it. He smirked slightly as he let his eyes roam over Nevaeh. Her choice in attire was quite fitting for the occasion, however he had never seen a woman wear such clothing and be allowed to wear it. Her pants tight around her legs and the leather corset that sat snuggly over her green tunic protecting her middle section showed just how thin she was. However, she wasn't too thin that it was gross, in fact she had the body that most women would kill for. Perfect hips for carrying and delivering children, thin stomach, and the perfect sized chest, not to mention her long black hair that always seemed to look silky smooth in its braid, even with small pieces escaping their enclosure. Snapping out of this thoughts he waited for the signal that it was time for the party to leave and mounted his horse.

As the party left Winterfell, Nevaeh rode silently behind the King and Ned, with Robb and Jamie on both sides of her. Once they had been riding for awhile, the King called her up to ride beside him. "Yes, Your Grace?" She said once she had gotten into position.

''I see you have a bow and arrow with you. Have you ever used one before?" He asked turning to look at her.

"Yes Your Grace. Many times." She said respectfully. "If I do say so myself, i am quite skilled with my weapon."

"Been hunting before then?" He asked with a soft chuckle. Nevaeh nodded.

"Yes Your Grace, I have. I am not one to turn down a challenge or to turn away from such sights." She said proudly yet politely. Robert let out a loud laugh before turning to Ned. Nevaeh slowed her horse so she was back in her original position. She sighed very softly as she looked around peacefully. Just as she looked around the party, she spotted black hair and blue eyes. She smiled as she slowed her horse more so she could ride alongside him.

"It's good to see you again." She said with a bright smile. Gendry looked up at her and returned it with a small smile.

"Good to see you as well my lady." He replied. She gave a soft sigh.

"You know, you can just call me Nevaeh." She said letting her smile fall a bit. "Where were you last night? I looked for you before the end of the feast and I never saw you." Gendry looked down slightly before responding.

"I had left early. Just after you sang. Which may I say, you were absolutely stunning. I have never heard anyone sing like that before." He said, giving her a bigger smile than before. Nevaeh smiled at his words. "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you before."

"Well, I will only forgive you for leaving early on one condition." She said, giving him a slight smirk. Gendry chuckled and nodded.

"And what would that be, my lady?" Nevaeh's smirk widened as she turned to fully face him.

"You still owe me a dance. So if you allow me one dance then you will be forgiven." She said watching his reaction. Gendry stared at her for a moment, trying to see if she was being serious or not. Her face didn't change and her eyes kept their determined look. Gendry smiled again and nodded.

"Very well my lady." Gendry said, causing Nevaeh to fully smile and nod back.

"I can't wait."

Once the hunting party returned, Ned made his way back to his study, his conversation with the King still fresh in his mind. Just as he sat down, a knock was heard at the door. "Come in." He said, his voice tired. The door opened and Robb stepped in. "Everything alright my son?" He asked, as he waved for him to sit in one of the chairs. Robb sat and let out a breath as he sank into the chair, he was still dressed in his hunting clothes and appeared out of breath.

"I wished to speak with you about something involving Nevaeh." He said quickly. Ned raised a brow at his son.

"What about her? Has something happened to her?" He asked calmly. Robb shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair.

"No but early on the hunt, the Kingslayer had said something about her that has me worried." Robb said, catching his father's attention.

Robb sat on his horse as he watched Nevaeh ride to the side of the king. "She is something else isn't she?" Jamie asked from beside him. Robb turned his gaze towards the older blonde. Jamie took that as a sign to continue. "Seems like she has caught the attention of many here in Winterfell. No surprise with looks like hers and a voice like that. One wonders why she isn't married yet." Jamie said, giving the young Stark a side glance.

"If you are asking why she isn't, I am afraid I do not know. My father is the one who should be asked." Robb said, a slight tone of annoyance seeped into his voice.

"I have no doubt about that. But, how will Lord Stark react to the King wanting to pair her with a husband? I would imagine that he sees Lady Nevaeh as a daughter."

As Robb finished speaking of the event, Ned frowned slightly in thought. "He is right," he said after a moment. " The king did come to me about Nevaeh. He has a few men in mind for her to wed." Robb stared at his father in surprise.

"Why would the king want her to be wed in the first place?" Robb asked confused. Ned leaned back in his chair and let out a heavy breath.

"He wishes for her to return to the south to perform for the court."

Hey! I'm so sorry this is short but at first I did have this in one long chapter and but I had to split it into two I felt like it didn't mesh very well. Please review favorite, or follow if you like! I would love to hear your thoughts