Author's Note: I've been gaining views really fast, so I'm writing another chapter. This one will focus on chapters four and five of the first book and what took place while Ned and Robert were in the crypt. Enjoy.

The day of the king's arrival felt like it came a lot sooner than expected. As the king's procession came through the gates, Matt recognized a few faces from when the Starks went to King's Landing nine years ago to celebrate the end of Balon Greyjoy's rebellion.

He saw Ser Jamie Lannister with that smug look he always wore; then the Hound, Sandor Clegane with his half-burned face; beside him was Prince Joffery Baratheon. He smiled at Sansa and her cheeks flushed. Behind them was Tyrion Lannister, the Imp.

King Robert Baratheon was at the head of the procession, flanked by two of the Kingsguard. He dismounted and gave Ned a bone-crushing hug. "Ned! Ah, but it is good to see that frozen face of yours." The king looked him over top to bottom and laughed. "You have not changed at all."

Ned only bowed and said, "Your Grace, Winterfell is yours."

Queen Cersei Lannister exited her carriage with her younger children, Tommen and Myrcella. Formal greetings were made and the children were introduced. Tommen gave Arya a smile which she didn't return, but Matt gave him a look that told him to stay away from her. He backed down. I'll have to watch him. Matt thought.

Once the formalities were out of the way, Ned and Robert went down to the crypt to talk in private. Matt saw Tyrion head right out the gates and into the small village surrounding the castle. Knowing the Imp he probably was off to find the nearest brothel.

Joffrey kissed Sansa's hand, "My lady, you are more beautiful than I first thought."

"Thank you, my prince." She said blushing.

Tommen tried to follow his brother's example with Arya, but was scared off by Matt's gaze. Arya moved closer to Matt and grabbed his hand. "Be careful," she whispered. "I love you, but Cersei might get the wrong idea if she sees you scaring Tommen like that."

"He's being a little too flirtatious with you and I don't like it."

"Still, you know how protective the queen can be. Just be careful. I don't want you to get hurt."

"If Cersei does see me scaring Tommen off, then I'll have Lord Stark explain the betrothal."

"Even so, I doubt she'll support it," Arya said. "Cersei Lannister would almost definitely protest a trueborn lady being wed to a bastard."

"She'll be the one to talk, then. If these rumors about her fucking Jaime are true…."

"If those rumors are true, then there's the possibility that Tommen isn't even Robert's child," Arya pointed out. "It would be even worse for a trueborn lady to wed a bastard born of incest."

Ned and Robert emerged from the crypt, "There will be a feast tonight!" Ned announced.

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Once everyone was seated, Ned stood to give a toast, "Tonight, we drink in mourning of Lord Jon Arryn," he started solemnly. "He was a great man and an even greater brother. May he Rest In Peace.

"We also drink to the king's health," he added, a little more enthusiastically. "To King Robert!"

"To King Robert!" The room echoed.

As Ned sat down the king stood up. "I have a few announcements!" he shouted. "First of all, I would like to announce that I shall make Lord Stark my new Hand of the King!" The room echoed with applause. "I would also like to announce the betrothal of my son, Prince Joffrey, to Lord Stark's daughter, Sansa!"

Sansa looked very surprised at this news. Matt saw her face flush when Joffrey smiled at her.

The food came next. Although he was both a bastard and a ward, Matt sat beneath the high table with the other children because of his betrothal to Arya. He made sure to keep Tommen at the opposite end of the table, away from Arya.

"Father is going to take us with him when he leaves for King's Landing," she told him excitedly. "He's planning on having our wedding there!"

"That's great news!" Matt said. He was going to kiss her full on the lips, but Sansa noticed and gave a look, so he settled for the cheek.

After the feast Matt went back to his chambers where Blaze was waiting.

"We'll be leaving for King's Landing soon," he told the wolf. "You'll have to behave in the capital. I'll take you out hunting when I can, but you'll have to be careful when we're in the city. People will be scared of you."

The direwolf looked up at him and seemed to smile.

"I knew you would understand," he said. Matt went to bed, contented.

Author's Note: Another chapter done. The next chapter will be on the road to King's Landing and the stop-off at Castle Darry. I'm still not sure if I'm going to have Nymeria run away and Lady get killed or not. As always, leave a review and tell me what you think. Dire out.