When Matt got to the Small Hall, he found Syrio Forel dying. "Where did she go?" He asked the Braavosi.

"There," He said, pointing to a door at the far end of the room. "Two Kingsguard went after her."

"I will save her. You will not die in vain."

"Valar Morghulis," The swordsman said.

Matt did not know what that meant, but there was no time to ask. He was just about to round a corner, when someone grabbed him from behind.

"Don't scream," Lord Varys said. "I will keep you safe."

Cloaked and hooded, Matt followed Varys through the streets of King's Landing. Eventually, they came to a large house with ornate designs on the doorframe. "This is a bit luxurious," Matt said. "Won't they find us here?"

"Believe me, this will be the last place they will look. They will think you're hiding in Flea Bottom."

They walked inside and Arya was sitting on the floor, crying. She looked up when the door opened. When she saw Matt, she ran to him. "You're ok!" She said, hugging him. "Varys said that you were defending Father. I thought they had captured you, or worse."

"Your father told me to get you and Sansa, and get out of the city," he turned to Varys. "Where is Sansa?"

"By the time I arrived at her chambers, she was already being led away by the Kingsguard. I found you while I was returning."

"Thank you for trying, Lord Varys," There was a long pause. "I won't leave without her. We can't let her marry that monster."

"I will see what I can do."

They spent the next few days fearing for their lives. Varys found Blaze chained up in the kennels, heavily guarded. It was too risky to attempt to free him. On the third day, they received word that Robb was marching south with all his bannermen to rescue his father.

"Go to him," Arya urged. "He needs you, Matt. You can tell him exactly what happened."

"My place is here with you. I need to protect you."

"Your place is with Robb. He needs to know what happened."

"Come with me, then. You know how to fight. Robb would be very happy to see you."

"We both know that Robb will send me to Winterfell as soon as we arrive," She said. "I need to stay here with Father."

"Fine," Matt decided. "I can't force you."

"You will need a horse, then?" Varys asked.

"Yes, I will also need to get Blaze out of the kennels. I won't leave him here to be slaughtered."

"I believe I can help with that," a man, cloaked all in black, stepped out of the shadows. "I am Yoren, of the Night's Watch. I think I can get your wolf out."

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The next day, Matt, disguised as a new recruit, followed Yoren to the kennels. "Halt," the guard said. "What is your business here?"

"I am Yoren of the Night's Watch," the crow said, confidently. "This is one of my recruits. We wish to see this 'beast' we've heard so much about."

"Very well," he opened the door.

As soon as they entered, Blaze caught Matt's familiar scent and started barking.

"What are you doing to it?" the guard yelled.

"Nothing," Yoren replied. "He smells home. I would like to take him with me when I return to the Wall."

"I will need the king's permission."

"The king has let me pick from the worst in this city. I believe this beast applies."

"Very well, then. Take him, but don't blame me when he runs off."

"Thank you, ser."

On the way back, Matt pulled Yoren aside, "If something happens, I want you to take Arya and return her to Winterfell. If Ned is executed, the city will no longer be safe. Promise me you will get her to safety."

"I swear to you, by the old gods and the new, that I will get her to safety."

"Thank you."

They met Arya and Varys in the stables. Varys had a horse prepared for him. "Be sure to tell Robb that I helped you escape," the Master of Whispers said. "If he sacks the capital, I would rather not be killed."

Matt nodded, "I will, Lord Varys. Thank you for all that you have done. Keep Arya safe."

"Please tell Robb to hurry," Arya said, as Matt mounted his horse.

"I'm sure he is already moving as fast as he possibly can with a host that large."

"Just promise me you'll come back alive."

"I swear to you, by all the gods, I will come back to you," He leaned over and kissed her. "I love you."

"I love you, too," She looked at Blaze, "Keep him safe," the wolf walked over and licked her face. "I'll miss you both. Goodbye."

"Goodbye," Matt kicked his horse.

As he neared the gates, a guard saw him, "It's the bastard!" He shouted. "Don't let him leave!"

Matt kicked his horse to go faster and drew his sword. He slashed through one guard while Blaze lunged at another. He was about to try and smash through the gate, when it opened for him. He looked back at the gatehouse, and a guard nodded. Varys must have paid him to let me through. He thought. Arrows whizzed passed him as he rode off into the night.

Author's Note: I think I could probably get one more chapter out of A Game of Thrones. I was hoping to get ten chapters in, but I reread the book and there isn't a lot of information on Robb towards the end. I got a request for longer chapters. I will probably do longer chapters in book two, which will follow A Clash of Kings. As always, thank you for reading. This is DireDestroyer, signing off.