JON

Jon had claimed his identity as Aegon the seventh of his name, son of Prince Rhaegar the Last Dragon and Princess Lyanna. But first he had to unite the North as Jon Stark and then he could reveal his true heritage. Jon is feeling guilty, if he had not promised Lord Stark to never use his fire sight again then he could have protected him from Joffrey; along with Sansa, Arya and Bran. He could have saved Robb from himself or warned him about Walder Frey and Roose Bolton. Many feelings assault Jon, but the greatest one he feels is rage and a desire for revenge.

Jon had sent Captain Pennigast ahead to announce his arrival to Lord Manderly. As he traveled Jon Dreamwalked and witnessed the Red Wedding, Theon's treachery, Bran's trip beyond the wall, and Khal Drogo's death. Since the only man he ever knew as his father is dead Jon uses his fire sight to get some direction. Jon sees how to defeat the Boltons. He sees how to hatch the egg Daenarys gave him and how to unite the North.

It took a month to get the Golden Company to Braavos and when they arrived Jon sent Pennigast ahead to White Harbor. It took three days to settle on a contract and then a week to load up enough food for the army, their Elephants, and horses. The trip from Braavos to White Harbor only took nine days at sea. Jon stands on the deck of the command ship as they enter White Harbor's bay.

"Welcome to White Harbor Lord Stark...I am Ser Wylis Manderly…" He says with Captain Pennigast at his side and twenty men. "My father awaits your pleasure in the main hall of New Castle..."

"I thank you...This is Harry Strickland Lord Commander of the Golden Company and his commanders..." After introductions are made they all ride through the city to New Castle.

"Welcome Lord Stark...When Captain Pennigast told me of your arrival I could hardly believe it."

"I have been away for some time...When I heard of the war..." Jon takes a breath, "I came as quickly as possible."

"And with an army at your back. May I ask how you were able to purchase the services of the Golden Company?"

"I will reveal everything in time My Lord..." He look at Strickland, "This is Harry Strickland Lord Commander of the Golden Company..."

Manderly waves and his men escort Rickon Stark and a young woman into the hall, "He came to us many months ago and we have hidden him here."

"Jon!"

The two brothers hug and everyone claps, "By the gods you've gotten bigger..."

"This is Osha...She helped me escape Winterfell when Theon betrayed us..."

Jon walks up to Osha and offers his hand, "You have my thanks Osha...House Stark is in your debt."

"No debts between us my Lord...I have grown quit fond of the young lord..."

"I offer you the hospitality of New Castle and guest rights...After you have rested we will meet to talk."

"Agreed."

Not long after arriving three of Jon's Blood Riders fall sick because of the weather. "They will live, but they will need a lot of rest for now..."

Rufus, Kano, and Abo lie ill, "How soon will they recover?"

"Hard to say, but if they obey then they will recover..."

Jon looks at Rufus, but he addresses them all, "Do as the Healer says and you will be fine..."

When Jon leaves the room Falco is waiting outside, "Will they live..."

"They will live brother..." Jon decides not to wait and has his meeting with Lord Manderly.

"My Lord may I introduce Rodrik Forrester...His House took refuge here after the Whitehills sacked Ironrath…" Jon had insisted Rickon be present to learn how to rule.

Jon and Rodrik shake hands, "My Lord I look forward to fighting beside House Stark once again..."

"My father always spoke very highly of House Forrester..." Jon replies.

Lord Manderly starts the meeting. "Roose Bolton has declared himself Warden of the North..."

"Who supports him?"

"Houses Cerwyns, Glovers, Dustin, Hornwoods and many others...The only Houses with armies strong enough to oppose the Boltons are the Umbers, the Karstarks, and my House...House Mormont refuses to bend the knee and so does House Reed..."

"House Reed is too far away and their castle is always moving..." Wylis says speaking up.

"Aye I remember..."

Lord Manderly takes a pointer and points at Moat Cailin, "Moat Cailin is still held by the Greyjoys...The Glovers have driven the Iron Born from their home."

"So what is the plan?" Strickland asks, "My Elephants won't last long in this cold..."

Jon takes a Golden Company marker, "Ser Wylis will take Five thousand of your men and secure Winterfell." He places the marker over Winterfell. Then he looks at Rodrik, "Lord Rodrik will take another five thousand and secure Moat Cailin...The Elephants can be taken South...Meanwhile You and I will lead the rest of the army on the Dreadfort…Afterwards I will take the army to Castle Black...The Free Folk are marching on the wall..."

"What of Ironrath…" Rodrik asks.

"After you have secured Moat Cailin take three thousand men and retake your home...Wipe out the Whitehills…"

"It will be my pleasure..."

"I want to come with you...I can fight."

Jon smiles, "I know you can, but if something happens to me you will have to carry on the fight..."

"Promise me nothing will happen to you..."

Jon sighs, "I promise...Tell you what...After we have taken the castle I will send for you..."

With a plan in place they immediately start getting ready to leave. Three days later Rodrik leads five thousand men out of White Harbor, another five thousand is lead to Winterfell by Ser Wylis, and Jon leads ten thousand men on the Dreadfort. Moat Cailin is close to White Harbor so after a five day march Rodrik Forrester arrives at Moat Cailin. The Iron Born surrender on the promise that they would be allowed to leave. Rodrik rejects their offer and smashes his way into the castle with help from House Reed. All the Iron Born are placed on pikes in front of the Castle.

Rodrik leaves Howland Reed in charge and leaves for Ironrath after his men are rested. His home is not far from Deep Wood Moat.

The distances from White Harbor to Winterfell and the Dreadfort are almost the same. Ser Wylis arrives at Winterfell two days before Jon makes it to the Dreadfort. He immediately has the masons and carpenters get to work.

THE DREADFORT

Jon's forces arrive at the Dreadfort at sunset and surround the castle. Jon sits on his black warhorse wearing Stark armor with a sneer on his face. His vengeance is at hand. Two days after leaving White Harbor Jon's blood riders recover and they ride to catch up with him. "I am glad you are better..." He says to them in Dothraki.

Soon a peace banner rises up from the Dreadfort, "Do we talk?" Strickland asks from his horse beside Jon.

"I have no wish to talk..." He looks at Strickland, "Unleash the seven hells on them!"

"Catapults! Fire at will!" A horn sounds and it is echoed around the castle by other horn blowers. The night is lit up by flaming boulders flung at the castle. They target the walls, the towers, and the main gates. "Are the men in position?" Jon asks staring as fire spreads along the walls and from within the castle.

"Yes My Lord...If anyone tries to flee they won't get far..."

Any ravens that fly out are shot down by well placed archers. All night long the castle is pummeled from all sides. At sunrise the bombardment stops. Strickland orders his men to get ready and assault the castle. The gates are in ruins and the surrounding wall is cracked. Part of the wall on the side facing the river has also fallen. Just as Jon is about to give the command six men ride up dragging two men and a woman. "Caught them trying to escape..."

"What are your names?" Jon asks.

"Lock...This is my son and wife..."

"You aren't a very good liar Lock...You were sent by Roose Bolton to try and sneak into my camp and kill me..."

"What was the plan...Kill one of my men and take his armor...Get close and kill him?" Strickland asks.

Jon dismounts his horse, "I saw you coming long before you got here..." Jon draws his sword and beheads him with one swing.

The woman falls to her knees, "My Lord spare me...I was just doing as commanded."

"You will find no mercy with me...Myranda lover of Ramsey Bolton..." She gasps as Jon impales her on his sword. He also kills the last man and mounts his horse. "Attack!"

It wasn't much of a battle. When Jon's forces enter the courtyard they are greeted by a hail of arrows. The attackers use broad shields and the turtle formation. They break ranks and fall on the archers. As they fighting starts archers of the Golden Company take up position on parts of the wall that were still in tact. They fire into the Bolton defenders killing many. Two more legions enter the courtyard from the main gate and the river side. Then Jon rides into the courtyard with Strickland at his side. The Maester and those servants who had not fought back are spared along with Roose Bolton, his bastard Ramsey Snow, and eleven of his men.

"Roose Bolton...I am Jon Stark..."

"The long lost bastard come home..." Ramsey says.

"The only bastard here is you Ramsey...My father loved me enough to legitimize me..."

"Your still a bastard..."

Jon smiles, "I will enjoy your screams..." He throws Lock's head at Roose's feet.

"Look what we found!" Donovan yells dragging Theon out with Martlyn, Kano, and Rufus.

"Theon Greyjoy..."

"My name is Reek...Reek..." Ramsey laughs.

Jon looks at Ramsey, "Flaying is outlawed in the North..."

"My Lord..." Strickland says.

"Build a fire stake with three poles..." Later Jon sends a Raven to White Harbor and throughout all of the North. Over the next few days the Lords of the North come to the Dreadfort as news of Moat Cailin and the fall of the Dreadfort spread quickly. Harold Karstark is the last to arrive with his daughter Alys.

"This is my..." Jon hesitates, "...Brother Rickon."

"My daughter Alys Karstark...I didn't want to come here, but I was advised to make peace...My daughter is not promised to anyone and neither is your brother..."

Jon nods, "So be it...House Stark and Karstark will be one again...My brother Rickon will be Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North..." Jon announces to the gathered Lords.

"Warden?" Robett Glover yells, "You mean King! We named your brother King in the North...Only right his brother should be King in the North."

"KING IN THE NORTH!" They all start yelling.

Jon raises his hands, "So be it...But before we go on there is something I must tell you all...Lord Eddard Stark named me Jon Snow...He did so to protect me...My mother...was...Lyanna Stark of Winterfell...My real father was Prince Rhaegar Targaryen...Prince Rhaegar did not kidnap or rape my mother. They fell in live and married in secret...I left to go and meet my family Prince Viserys and Princess Daenarys Targaryen...The gold I used to hire the Golden Company came from Dragonstone...It was left behind by Aegon the Conqueror...Maester Aemon Targaryen of the Night Watch told me about the gold..."

Small conversations break out all over the main hall, "What proof do you have of this?" Small Jon Umber asks.

Jon takes out the letter and hands it to Jon Umber. He reads it allowed for everyone.

To My Dearest Brother

Eddard Stark

Ned I know you have heard a lot of things about Rhaegar kidnapping me and whatever happens, I want you to know the truth of it all. At the Tourney of Harrenhal I fell in love with Prince Rhaegar and befriended his wife Princess Elia. It was she who convinced me to run away with Rhaegar and marry him. I am so sorry for all the trouble I caused, but I had to follow my heart…I pray to the gods old and new that you can forgive me…

In the short time I spent with Rhaegar we made a baby…I named him Aegon…I wanted you to know the truth all of it. Rhaegar was trying to overthrow his father, but somehow he found out and spread the rumors of my abduction and rape. Again I beg your forgiveness.

Your beloved Sister

Lyanna Targaryen nee' Stark

He hands the letter back to Jon staring at him. The hall is deadly silent.