I'm trying to hold my breath
Let it stay this way
Can't let this moment end
You set off a dream in me
Getting louder now
Can you hear it echoing?
Take my hand
Will you share this with me?
'Cause darling without you
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the nightsky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never, never
Never, never
Never, for me
For me
Never enough
Never enough
Never enough
For me
For me
For me
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the nightsky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never, never
Never, never
Never, for me
For me
Never enough
Never, never
Never enough
Never, never
Never enough
For me
For me
For me
For me
"Never enough" by Greatest Showman
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Chapter 5
Winterfell
It started out as like any other day in Winterfell. Brandon Stark or 'Bran' as he would like to be called that name; is the third son of Eddard Stark if his mother not counting Jon Snow his half-brother. An arrow was released, but missed again. Bran got upset and stomp his foot in frustration at himself. His brothers Robb Stark the eldest and Heir, Jon Snow his half-brother and little Rickon Stark are all laughing at Brandon for missing his shot.
"Which one of you were marksmen at 10?" Ned said loudly at his sons that actually got them to stop laughing. Footsteps were quietly moving without giving a warning to them.
Inside Arya and Sansa are doing the sewing which Arya hates the most. She wonders will her favorite cousin come back. The raven says that today is the day she returns from visiting and training at Bears Island.
Arya missed her cousin. Marion Stark daughter of Brandon Stark and Ashara Dayne; also, known as the Desert wolf. Arya quickly sneak a peek that Septa are distracted by perfect Sansa. Gods how Arya hated when Sansa is the perfect lady in every way their mother is pleased. However, Marion encourages her to be fierce and strong like a wolf.
Arya admires Marion and wanted to be like her.
Arya has a determine look. It's now or never!
"Don't think too much?" Robb gave his helpful advice. An arrow was released passed them and they all turned it was Arya Stark. She did a mock curtsey and Brandon got mad at her. He chased his sister around trying to catch her. They all laugh at their siblings' antics.
"Faster, Run!" Robb shouted. Jon, Robb and Rickon are still laughing.
Ned and Catelyn laughed and watch.
"Lord Stark" Rodrick called and he looked at him. It would seem that a deserter is caught. Ned had allowed his boys and Theon Greyjoy watching Ned behead the man. "Ready the horse and send Bran with us." Rodrick nodded and went to get ready to leave.
"Ned, ten is too young." Catelyn protested.
"He won't be a boy forever. Winter is coming." Ned had spoken to her and left to get the boys to join him.
At the wide open field Execution point
A deserter stands forward and said, "I know I had broken my oath. And I know I am a deserter. I should have gone back to the wall and warned them but…I saw what I saw. I saw White walkers. People needed to know. If you get word to my family, tell them I am no coward. Tell them I'm sorry."
Jon whispered to Bran, "Don't look away. Father will know." As his father brought Ice down to his neck as a clean cut, Bran jumped and let out of breathe of air. Jon told Brandon, "You did well." They all gotten on their horse and ridden away.
"It's a freak." Theon loud comment ruined the moment.
Betty couldn't help, but roll her eyes.
"It's a direwolf, Theon." Jory Cassel said.
"Aye, tough old beast." Ned commented it as he removed the antlers out of its neck.
"There are not direwolves south of the wall," Robb replied.
"Now there are five pups," Jon holds one direwolf pup and gave it to Bran whom holds it. He question about what going to happen to the pups now they are without a mother. Ned wanted to kill the pups and Theon eagerly wants to do it. Robb argued and Brandon's protest. All the pups are gathering around her which gave her an idea.
Jon convinces his father to keep the pup. And mention that his father aloud Marion to keep her tigers.
"You will care for them, raise them, and feed them. And if they died, you will bury them yourselves." They all nodded at his words.
Jon reminded Brandon that he is not a stark. How it would eat his own words. Jon heard whimpering from Jon side. Jon holding his own white pup with red eyes.
"Ay, a runt. That one is yours, Snow." Jon ignored Greyjoy taunting as he has his own to raise now.
Eddard Stark
Eddard Stark or Ned as his family and Robert like to called him. He wonders how long as it been since He last time saw Robert? He knew the years had change both of them. Ned also, receives a raven stating that she will be coming within the fourth day because of rumors that Wildings had been sighted from the roads. Ned misses his niece. He raised her as his own. But she has been writing to Robb, her betrothed and other siblings as well as Jon had received them from her too. Robb and Marion respect each other and Marion would teased him and playfully give him kisses when they were children. Ned laughs a bit that a 8 year old, Robb would pout and said that Marion is a girl and he doesn't like girls.
He already knows that her option for marriage is better in the North where she is safe. He promised her mother, lady Ashara Dayne that she will receive her marriage in the North. Ned stood outside with his family as they wait for the King to come. Behind the family with Jon Snow and Theon Greyjoy. As Ned turned back his head he heard his wife comment on where is Arya? His eldest daughter, Sansa shrugged. Arya come with a helmet on her head.
"Hey, hey, hey. What are doing with that on?" He stops her and took off the helmet and pass Rodrick. All of his children smiled at Arya's mischief.
There were Stag flags of Baratheon and soldiers carrying them. Then the Lannister soldiers and their lion flags came. He saw the Hound who is wearing a snarling dog-like and protector of the Crown prince Joffrey who is wearing the Lannister red with the stag and lion sigil.
He saw his old friend King Robert Baratheon and everyone had knelt before him. He has gotten fat and looked exhausted from the looks of it. All of them had lined up as Robert got off of his horse and went to Ned. He stomps up to Ned and prompt his family to get up.
"You're Grace."
"You got fat." Robert strong voice is heard from the air. It has gotten everyone nervous on how Ned would response to it. Ned knew this game and he prompt 'looks who's talking'. It gotten both Ned and Robert laughed about it. They hugged each other as he saw his wife.
"Cat!" Robert hugged Cat like she is his long-lost sister.
"Your grace." Says, Catelyn.
"Nine years. Why I haven't seen you? Where the hell have you been?" Ned smile at Robert as said, "Guarding the North for you, your grace. Winterfell is yours."
Robert went Robb and firmly shakes his hand. "You must be Robb."
As he walks down to greet the other children.
"Ned, take me to the Crypts!" Robert order Ned and he heard the queen's protest, but he ignore her. Ned sends her apologetic look before going with Robert.
In the sixth day since the children are out on the yard. His son Brandon was training with Prince Tommen with training swords and wearing pads that cover their body. Ned wonders where his niece and future goddaughter is. Ned felt worried and so his family. Catelyn assured Ned that Marion is definitely coming; Ned has a bad feeling in his heart.
Prince Joffrey Baratheon a crown prince is a bitter disappointment. Or so Robert has told him.
"I want live steel."
He can't believe that this is Robert's son. And judging by Robert he is pretty much disapproves of his son's action.
Robb chuckled and Ser Rodrick denied his request. "Out of the question, my prince." Prince Joffrey glared at him.
"As your prince, I command you…" He was cut off by a surprise event.
"OPEN IN THE NAME OF LADY MARION STARK!" The guard outside of the gate had demanded to be opened.
Ned heard that his niece is back. Ned began to smile happily and by the looks of Robb, he smiled like the man fallen in love with a woman, he deeply loves Marion despite; they knew they were engaged when he was born. All of the children ran into the yard already ignoring what happened with Prince Joffrey. They all heard roars.
ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!
Kumal and Sangha are running together to the yard. Never stray far from their mistress. The tigers are coated in blood and mud.
Riding on a black stallion horse carry two people, Marion Stark is wearing her armor and holding onto her mentor, Damian Sand in a hard hug. She looked fearful; her eyes are hardened being determined and brave. She looks bloody, but Ned could tell that something happened on the road. He can tell they are slightly wounded, but strong.
"Arya, Brandon, Rickon. I want you go and get Maester Luwin. More medicines and get people to help injury people are on their way." Marion told them. The children stood and fearful, but Marion had to ordered them more forcefully, "GO!"
All three of his youngest and his wife ran ahead to get Maester Luwin. Ned quickly grabs his niece mentor gently and past him to Jory and other men. The other guards are running to get her men. They are band of mixed Dornish and Northmen.
"Marion…" Ned softly called her. His eyes trailed down on her leg. She was spear on the leg. Her sword called Dusk, a courtesy gift from her grandfather, Lord Dayne had passed down to her has done her well in fighting.
"Uncle, we were ambushed by band of Wildings and few deserters from the wall." Marion told him. "They are all dead and few of my men are there gathering injures here."
Jon, Theon and others are helping the men. Robb came to his father and Marion in worry. "Robb…" he heard her whispers.
"Come on, Robb. Carry her." Robb nodded and carry Marion and all three of them went to her chambers. Kumal and Sangha are jogging to catch up to their mistress.
'Praise to the Old Gods that they brought her home alive and safe.'
Robb Stark
Robb quickly ran along with father and busted into the room. And one thing lead to another, agony in pain as Marion had to endure.
"NGH!" his sweet girl is chomping down in pain with a cloth as Maester Luwin is stitching on her wounded leg. Robb is holding onto her hand tight. He looked at his father in question and father silently sympathies that said, 'Endure it, son. It will be likes this when you have children of your own.'
Few moments later.
"She is good, but she must be bedridden until her leg and is healed and the stitches will be removed." Maester Luwin told them sternly and looking at Marion who gave sheepish grin in return. Robb knew she is already infamous for being impatient and refusing to rest. Robb kissed his betrothed in the forehead and she gave him a small smile to him.
"I will leave you two be." His father smiled and briefly hugged her and left the chambers.
Marion looked relived to see him.
"Robb," Her voice is hoarse a bit.
He quickly came to her side.
"Thank the Gods, you're alright."
Robb hugged her tightly and refusing to let go of her. Fearing that she will be dead the moment he does.
"Robb."
Marion looked at him with such beauty within her eyes.
"I didn't miss the feast did I?" Robb looked shocked, but leave it her. Worrying about something else such as her hungry for the food and Marion really love the meat here in Winterfell.
Robb simply laughs as Marion pouted knowing that she did miss the feast.
"Marion, I'm sorry love. But I am afraid that you missed few meals that you could have like."
Marion slightly delusion since he gave her poppy milk. Robb gently push her down to get comfortable to go to sleep.
Robb held her hand tightly, "Welcome home, Desert wolf."
Sorry, this was late, but I hope this please my viewers. Send in comments and reviews for this. Also, her armor is based on Alice in Wonderland movie by Tim Burton. Plus, Dusk is not Valerian Steel it's ordinary sword.