JON

He often wished he was at Robb's side during the war. Often times Jon was tempted to ride off and join him, but he had given his word and the truce between the Northern Lords and the Free Folk was dependent on him staying with them and building trust between the two peoples. Living among them Jon had found love with Ygritte.

The moon is full and the two lovers lay under the starry lit sky staring up. "I have something to ask you." Jon says lying beside her.

"So ask!"

"Will you marry me?"

She looks at him, "You would marry a savage?"

"You know you're not a savage to me. I love you and want you for my wife."

"Does this mean you are willing to live like us?"

Jon had considered this before asking. There is a part of him of that would and wanted to live the simple life. At the same time he was raised in a castle and ever since he was made a Stark he wanted to live as a lord under the Stark name. Convincing Ygritte would be an uphill battle. "I have considered it."

"But?"

He smiles, "No buts. I would only ask you the opposite. Would you? Could you learn to live with me in castle and be my wife."

"I am of the Free Folk. We do not bend the knee."

"If you agreed to it…I would not ask you to bend the knee to anyone. I would not change anything about you."

She looks at him. "You mean that?"

"With all my heart."

"I…I don't know. If I said no…Then what?"

He sighs, "I am not sure…All I am sure of is, is that I love you."

"I guess we both have a lot to think about."

Two days later Jon rides into the village with fifty men and Mance Rayder. "Jon!"

"Mance you old dog!"

"I'm glad to see things haven't fallen to shit in my absence."

"Didn't even no you were gone." Tormund replies.

The Lord of Bones walks up, "So Mance they turned you into a proper knee bender yet?"

A feast is prepared as Jon will be leaving with Robb and Mance will be staying with his people. Both Jon and Mance think that both sides have earned the respect of the other and there was no need to keep hostages. Not that Jon or Mance were treated as such by either group. Before the feast starts Jon takes Robb to his tent to talk. "Tell me about the family is everyone safe?"

"Oh yes everyone is safe and sound and at home again. Well not Arya she is waiting for me to bring you back before she leaves for Bear Isand…She is to Ward with Lady Maege."
"Wow…I'm surprised Lady Stark agreed to that."

"It took both Father and I to convince her, but she agreed."

"I hear you are a King now." Jon jokingly bows, "Your Highness."

"Stop it."

"So tell me about the war…I heard a few things from Bran, but I want to hear everything from your mouth."

"First I need talk to you about your Targaryen heritage"

"What about my Targaryen heritage?"

"Well, by right, by destiny…You are heir to the Iron Throne. It is your birthright. Had not your father fallen in battle you would have grown up a Prince."

"I don't want the throne."

"Why not? You would make a great King. The people will fare well under your rule. It is time to put away the boy and be the man you were meant to be. Besides do you think the Dragon Queen when she crosses the Narrow Sea will be satisfied with just the Southern Kingdoms. She has three Dragons and a large army. She will force me to bend the knee…"

"So you are concerned about your crown?"

"You know me better than that. I am concerned with all the North. Look Jon don't answer right away, think on it."

The Horns sound to start the feasting. The Elders sit around a large fire and listen as Rob recounts his war stories. Jon tries to listen, but his mind is on Ygritte and whether or not to claim the Iron Throne. He looks at Ygritte who is sitting next to him and signals her. They both get up and leave to talk in private. "I have something to tell you."

"What now?"

"Do you remember what I told you about my family?"

"Yes…Your Uncle lied about being your father. Your real father was a Prince and your mother was your Uncle's sister."

"I…I am going to claim my birthright. I have decided to sit the Iron Throne…That means if you marry me…You will be Queen." She stares at him, "Well say something."

"And what do you expect me to say Jon Stark? I thought you were considering living like my people. Living like one of the Free Folk."

"I was…But there are bigger things going on. If it were you, wouldn't you want to honor your father and mother?"

"I don't deal in ifs Jon Stark."

"Yes you do. You were thinking about being my wife and living in a castle with me."

"And now you want me to cast aside my people and for what? So others can kiss your ass!"

"You know me better than that!"

"Do I?"

She starts to walk away, "Ygritte please." He begs.

"I have things to think about. I need time to myself."

"Are you coming with me to Winterfell?" She doesn't reply and walks away.

The next day Jon leaves with Robb and his men. "Are you alright?"

"No! I asked Ygritte to marry me. Before you convinced me to be King."

"Oh! Sorry…What happened?" Jon passionately recounts the conversation. "Well if she loves you she will come after you."

"I ask too much of her."

The trip to Wintefell takes a week. When they arrive Eddard, Cat, Sansa, Arya, Bran, Rickon, and the Reed children are present in the main courtyard to greet them. "Welcome home nephew." Ned says.

"Its good to be home."

Later after he is settled Jon meets with Robb and Ned in private. Jon takes a drink before he speaks. "Uncle I have decided to go after the Iron Throne."

"What bought this on?"

"Something Robb said to me."

Ned looks at his son, "And what did the King in the North say to you?"

Jon explains everything, Robb makes a few comments supporting him as they speak. "You make legitimate points, but…"

"Jon! By the gods he said but!"

Jon gets dramatic like Robb, "You know Robb everything before the word but is bullshit."

Eddard smiles, :"Are the two of you finished? Have you considered that Daenarys has three Dragons and a huge army. And even with the Vale and the Riverlands on our side we do not stand a chance against her. The Dragon Queen has the Dothraki, the Unsullied and two sell-sword armies…gods only know what else."

"You forget father…family is important to the Targaryens as well. When the Dragon Queen learns that Jon is her family and his true name. She will step aside."

"And how do you know this?"

"How long can she keep it? Especially when the people hear that there is a male Targaryen living with a better claim to the Iron Throne."

Eddard looks at Jon, "You really want this?"

"Yes Uncle."

He sighs, "Then you have my support as well. Better get used to using your Targaryen name if you want the Iron Throne."

A feast is held to see Arya off. Two weeks later Ygritte arrives at Winterfell. When he hears the news Aegon as Jon now calls himself comes running. The other family members had been told already. Bran already knew the truth from his training with the Tree Eyed Raven through the weir-tree. "You are here!"

"Of course I'm here ya halfwit."

He grabs her and kisses Yrgitte in front of everyone, "Does this mean yes?"

"Yes I will be your wife and your Queen."

Talisa, Catelyn and Sansa make clothes for Ygritte, though Cat and Sansa are uncomfortable with the future King marrying a Wildling woman. Talisa is more accepting and treats Ygritte like a sister. She even asks Ygritte to teach her how to shoot a bow to get closer to the woman and make her feel comfortable. In secret Ygritte asks Talisa to teach her how to read and dance like a lady. The wedding is held in the old ways in the gods wood before the tree.