Maelstrom in Westeros

by choejhulkp9

Free will and destiny often clash but that depends on the person. For one Naruto Uzumaki, he thought it would clash but it pushed him in singular direction. One he agreed with. Naruto Uzumaki must now face a future filled with back stabbing politicians. DISCONTINUED AND UP FOR ADOPTION. SORRY.

4. The Dominoes Fall

The Wheel of fate spins as the 7 Kingdoms spirals towards chaos and war. House Stark and House Lannister clash with one another as Catelyn Stark's idiotic actions force Naruto and his rangers to do serious damage control to prevent all-out war, if they can. King Robert's reign is coming to an end and the future of the 7 Kingdoms is in the hands of money-grubbing, power hungry leeches and Naruto must navigate them and gather whatever allies he can and the people he trusts to ensure that he and the realm has a future.

The Dominoes fall

Year 298 AL

Today was the second day of the Joust for the Hand's tournament in Kings Landing. Workers were tending to the jousting field and making sure it was ready while Knights and squires were preparing for the ride. Ned was walking through the tourney grounds to the tent were the Silent Sisters were preparing the body of the deceased Ser Hugh for burial after his defeat to the Mountain. Ned walked into the tent to see the Silent Sisters cleaning his body and armor and Ser Barristan and Ser Naruto paying their respects and watching.

"Ser Barristan, Ser Naruto." Ned said as Barristan and Naruto nodded.

"Lord Stark." Naruto replied.

"Does Ser Hugh have any family in the capital?" Ned asked.

"None." Naruto replied.

"We held a vigil for him ourselves last night. He had no one else." Barristan said.

"Hugh was a good squire." Naruto said as Ned looked at him.

"He had never worn this armor before." Ned said.

"Bad luck for him. Going up against the Mountain." Barristan said.

"Who determines the draw?" Ned asked.

"All the knights draw straws, Lord Stark." Barristan said.

"Aye, but who holds the straws." Ned said as he turned to leave the tent. "You've done good work, sisters."

Ned, Naruto and Ser Barristan left the tent as a squire came over and handed Ser Barristan his helmet. "Life is full of its ironies. Hugh was a good squire but he was no way ready for a knighthood from what I remember." Naruto said as they walked through the tourney grounds.

"Really?" Ned replied.

"Yes. He was decent with a sword but nothing that would earn him a knighthood unless he saved a town when I was away." Naruto said.

"As he said, Lord Stark. Life is strange. Not so many years ago we fought as enemies at the Trident." Barristan said to Ned.

"I'm glad we never met on the field, Ser Barristan. As is my wife. I don't think the widow's life would suit her." Ned said as Barristan chuckled.

"You're too modest. I've seen you cut down a dozen great knights. Not every man can defeat Ser Arthur Dayne." Barristan said as Ned slightly twitched at that statement.

"I would have paid gold to see that fight. If there was anything I ever wished for when I was younger, was to see Ser Arthur Dayne, the sword of the morning fight with my own two eyes." Naruto said as they chuckled.

"Aye. He was an excellent warrior, a proud knight and a good friend." Barristan said.

"Knights like him and yourself Ser Barristan come once in a lifetime. I would have loved to have fought back then. To fight against the knights of legend." Naruto said as Barristan chuckled.

"I think that partially came true. I've seen you best the Mountain and you've done well in our spars together." Barristan said.

"Thank you but I would have loved to spar with you both years ago during your prime." Naruto said as Ned chuckled.

"Aye. My father said that Ser Barristan was the best he had ever seen. And I never knew him to be wrong in matters of combat." Ned said.

"He was a fine man, your father. What the mad king did to him was a terrible crime." Barristan said.

"That lad. He was a squire until a few months ago. How could he afford a new suit of armor?" Ned asked as Barristan shrugged his shoulders and Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"Perhaps Lord Arryn left him some money." Barristan said as Ned sighed. "I heard the King wants to joust today."

"Yes, but that will never happen." Ned said as Barristan chuckled.

"Robert tends to do what he likes." Barristan replied.

"If the King got to do what he liked all the time, we'd still be fighting a damn rebellion" Ned said as he walked into Robert's tent while Barristan stood guard.

"Wonder why Lord Stark was talking about Hugh like that?" Naruto asked as Barristan shrugged his shoulders.

"Don't know. I'm afraid you'll have to ask him that." Barristan replied.

"Right." Naruto said as he walked over to the podium where the royal family would sit for the joust to take his place. Today, he and some of his rangers would patrol the tourney grounds.

A few hours passed as the tourney ground began to fill up with lords and peasants alike who wanted to watch the joust. The royal family filled their seats and Ned decided to sit and watch with his daughter Sansa. Renly, Baelish and the other noble lords were in their seats as the joust had commenced. There were some early matched with the Mountain besting knights and moving onto the semi-finals and he was now going to be facing Ser Loras, the knight of flowers.

Naruto leaned against a wooden beam on the viewing platform as he watched the Mountain ride up the jousting lane to bow before the King. People cheered and clapped as he rode up and then he waited for his opponent to do the same. Ned was sitting next to Sansa and looked around to see where Arya was.

"Where is Arya?" Ned asked.

"At her dancing lessons." Sansa said with hints of anger and disgust. She then turned her head and saw Ser Loras ride up. "The knight of the flowers."

Ser Loras rode up to the royal podium on his white horse with a rose in one hand and stopped in front of Ned and Sansa. He then smiled and handed Sansa the rose. "Thank you, Ser Loras." Sansa said as Loras smiled. Loras then looked up and smiled at Renly who gestured him to get on with the joust.

Loras then rode in front of the royal family and bowed but the Mountain's horse began to behave erratically, causing Loras to smile. Naruto caught this as both knights went to their starting positions. 'His mare is in heat. Clever but devious. Some knight.' Naruto thought to himself as he saw Loras use a pretty dirty trick to try and win a joust instead of skill. Granted, against the Mountain, some tricks were needed.

"Don't let Ser Gregor hurt him." Sansa said as she held her father's arm.

"Ser Loras rides well." Ned replied as he rubbed her hand.

"A hundred gold dragons on the mountain!" Baelish said as he looked at Renly.

"I'll take that bet." Renly replied.

"Now what will I buy with a hundred gold dragons? A dozen barrels of Dornish wine? Or a girl, from the pleasure houses of Lys?" Baelish said as he began to list them.

"You could buy a friend." Renly replied with a smirk.

Ser Gregor and Ser Loras got their lances and shields as a trumpet was blown and both began galloping toward each other. They rode down their joust paths and when they neared each other, Ser Gregor's horse began to get more erratic which was perfect for Loras who managed to land a perfect hit against the Mountain. His lance splintered against Ser Gregor's shield as he and his horse fell, causing everyone to cheer loudly and Sandor to grin.

"Such a shame, little finger. It would have been so nice for you to have a friend." Renly said.

"And tell me, Lord Renly. When will you be having your friend?" Baelish asked as he pointed at Loras.

Loras rode up to the podium as everyone cheered for him. He removed his helmet as he smiled at the crowd. Ser Gregor got back to his feet and threw his helmet off, pissed beyond belief.

"Sword!" Ser Gregor shouted as his squire came running to him with his giant longsword. The squire handed him the sword and took the reins of the horse as Ser Gregor unsheathed his large blade.

He then swung his sword and nearly decapitated his horse, which shocked everyone. He then walked up to Ser Loras and swung his sword at him but Loras used his shield to block it. It saved him but the force knocked him off his horse and onto the ground as the horse ran away in fright. Naruto saw this and quickly grabbed his bow and nocked an arrow as Sandor ran down and blocked a sword swing from his brother and pushed him back.

"Leave him be!" Sandor shouted as he pushed his brother back.

"ARHH!" Ser Gregor shouted as he swung his sword at his brother but Sandor blocked and parried every swing. Sandor then pushed him back again as Ser Gregor prepared for a powerful downward slash but was stopped as a bodkin point arrow flew through the air and hit him right in the spot between his collar bone and shoulder, preventing him from swinging down. 6 more arrows then flew through the arrow and hit him in the back and the legs.

Sandor looked and saw Naruto walk down the podium with two more arrows nocked on his bow. Ser Gregor growled as six more of Naruto's rangers stepped forward around the jousting grounds with arrows nocked on their bows.

"Put the sword down or get put down!" Naruto shouted as Ser Gregor growled and prepared to lunge at Naruto but Naruto fired his two arrows and hit him right above the heart. It didn't kill him but hurt like hell.

"ARGHH!" Ser Gregor shouted as he backed up with two more arrows in him.

Naruto nocked two more and glared at him. "Last warning! If I give the order, my rangers will put you down! And they have great aim! But I wouldn't mind putting you down again! Last chance! Put the sword down!" Naruto shouted as Ser Gregor seethed in anger as he saw the Kings Guard and City Watch members with their hands on their swords and the King looking at him so he dropped his sword and left in a huff.

Two Kings Guard members then stepped forward to block his path. "Let him go!" King Robert shouted as they stepped aside and Ser Gregor left in a hurry.

Naruto and his rangers put their arrows away as Ser Loras got back up and walked up to Sandor. "I owe you my life, ser." Loras said.

"I'm no ser." Sandor replied as Loras grabbed his hand and held it up as everyone cheered.

After that mess, the joust quickly resumed after they got the horse cleaned up and Ser Loras ended up winning. Naruto left the joust grounds and returned to headquarters to see if there was anything new he needed to know. Naruto walked into the Brightest Light and saw it was busy with the tournament bringing in some extra income. Naruto walked into the headquarters to see Shao Jun talking with Achilles.

"Naruto, good. We have some new information you must know." Achilles said.

"What?" Naruto asked.

"We've acquired some new information on Jon Arryn's death." Shao Jun said.

"Did he die from natural causes?" Naruto asked as they nodded no. Achilles then tossed a small vial of a clear liquid to Naruto. Naruto looked at it and figured it was poison. "Poison?"

"Yes. The tears of Lys." Shao Jun said.

"An expensive poison." Naruto said.

"Yes, but effective. Clear, odorless and tasteless. Once dissolved in wine or water, it eats at a man's bowels. He dies in agony but it won't appear so if the victim is old or sickly." Shao Jun said.

"Like Jon." Naruto said.

"I'm afraid so, Naruto. We had one of our agents inspect Jon Arryn's body and we managed to found traces of the poison. Jon Arryn didn't die of natural causes, he was murdered. And with a very proficient poison. The tears of Lys leave no trace unless you're looking for it specifically." Achilles said as Naruto exhaled and ran his hands through his hair.

"Ok. So, someone killed Jon but why? What did he discover or was on the verge of discovering that made someone kill him?" Naruto asked as he thought for a moment.

"It's unclear, Naruto. Jon Arryn was a good man but he was in a powerful position and power breeds enemies. It might have something to do with his unique behavior during his last few months but all of his personal records were burned beyond recovery." Achilles said.

"By who?" Naruto asked.

"Unsure but our spies say they saw his squire leave his chambers and office before we could enter and everything of importance was burned." Shao Jun replied as something clicked.

"And he was conveniently killed in yesterday's joust. I should have known. Dammit!" Naruto shouted as he took a deep breath. "Ok. Have one of our agents take every piece of parchment, record or letter Hugh received and bring it back here. I want to know what the hell Hugh was doing and who ordered him too."

"Yes." Shao Jun replied with a bow.

"Ok, what else?" Naruto asked as Achilles tossed a dagger to Naruto. Naruto caught it and examined it. It was a beautiful dagger with a dragon bone handle and a giant ruby in the guard. Naruto unsheathed it and saw the blade was extremely clean and sharp and recognized it the second he laid eyes on it. It was Valryian Steel. "This looks familiar."

"We recovered that from Lord Stark's desk. Lord Baelish gave it to him." Achilles said as Naruto then remembered where he saw this.

"I remember this. Baelish lost this dagger to Robert in a bet during a tournament. I remember it because Robert drunkenly showed it around and then gave it to Joffrey as an early name day present. How did Baelish get it?" Naruto asked.

"That's a long story. Apparently, Catelyn Stark came down to King's Landing a few days after her husband. They met in Little Finger's brothel to talk about something important. Shao Jun was there and eavesdropped on the conversation." Achilles said.

"Apparently, Catelyn Stark came down to Kings Landing to talk to Lord Stark because someone tried to kill Brandon in his room. The assassin used that dagger." Shao Jun said as Naruto looked at it.

"Does she know who hired the assassin?" Naruto asked.

"She thinks that the Lannister's had hired someone to kill her son because Bran saw something he wasn't supposed to see in the tower he was pushed off. She came down to tell her husband when Lord Baelish intercepted her. He told them that the dagger belonged to him but he lost it to Tyrion in a bet." Shao Jun said.

"Baelish lied to her and Lord Stark. What the hell is his agenda? What does he get by telling Catelyn a lie? It just doesn't make sense." Naruto said.

"It would see that events have begun to spiral into chaos ever since Robert named Lord Stark Hand of the King." Achilles said as something else clicked in Naruto's head.

"After Jon Arryn was killed." Naruto said as they looked at him.

"What are you thinking?" Shao Jun asked.

"Just a thought. But that's for later. I want every available agent following Lord Baelish at all times. Follow him everywhere and record every little bit of information you can. I need proof before I can even think to act." Naruto said as he thought for a moment. "And contact our agent in the Vale. Go to the Eyrie and see if Jon sent anything to one of his friends or lords."

"At once." Shao Jun said as she left and Naruto exhaled as he held the dagger.

"What worries you, Naruto?" Achilles asked.

"That these actions are bringing us closer to war…and I might not be able to stop it." Naruto said as he sheathed the dagger and put it on his belt.

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The next day, the visiting lords and knights who had come for the tournament had left. The city had quieted down to its normal pace with denizens of the city at work like they always have been. Naruto had thought about the new information he had learned yesterday and tried to make sense of the situations that had arisen. Jon's death, the attempted murder and assassination of Bran and Lord Stark's position as Lord Hand. The biggest wild card was Lord Baelish. Naruto knew he was the most important and dangerous man in Kings Landing and either he was at the center of all of this and had been manipulating these events from the beginning or it was all a big coincidence. Naruto was betting on the former.

Naruto was heading to the Red Keep because Lord Varys wanted to talk. About what, he had no idea. Speaking of Lord Varys, he was in the Tower of the Hand speaking to Lord Stark.

"How is your son, my lord hand?" Varys asked.

"He'll never walk again." Ned replied as he finished up a letter he was writing.

"But his mind is sound?" Varys asked as he closed the windows in the rooms as Ned looked at him.

"So they say." Ned replied.

"A blessing, then. I suffered an early mutilation myself." Varys said as he closed the door to the room. "Some doors close forever; others open the most unexpected places. May I?"

Ned motioned him to sit down by his desk. "If the wrong ears heard what I'm about to say to you, off comes my head. And who would mourn poor Varys then. North or South, they sing no songs for Spiders. But there are things you must know. You are the King's Hand and the King is a fool. Your friend I know, but a fool. And doomed unless you save him." Varys said.

"I've been in the capital a month. Why have you waited so long to tell me this?" Ned asked.

"I didn't trust you." Varys replied.

"So what made you trust me now?" Ned asked.

"The Queen isn't the only one watching you closely. There are possibly four men of honor in the capital. One resides in the Kings Guard, you are the second. I would like to believe I am the third, strange as it may seem." Varys said.

"And the fourth?" Ned asked.

"Young Naruto, of course. He likes you, Lord Stark. An easy feat, I admit but his trust is difficult to gain yet I'm certain he would feel that you should know this knowledge." Varys said.

"What sort of doom does the King face?" Ned asked.

"The same sort as Jon Arryn." Varys said as Ned looked at him, completely serious now. "The tears of Lys, they call it. A rare and costly thing. It's clear and tasteless in water. It leaves no traces unless one were to be looking for that particular poison." Varys said as Ned stood up to think about what he had just learned.

"Who gave it to him?" Ned asked.

"Someone very close to him, but which one? There were many. Lord Arryn was a kind and trusting man. There was one man who owed a lot to him and look what became of him." Varys said as Ned knew he was implying Hugh.

"If someone had Jon poisoned, why? Jon was a peaceful man. He was Hand for 17 years. 17 good years. Why kill him?" Ned asked.

"He started asking questions." Varys said as he then got up. "Some food for thought, Lord Hand. I'd be careful how you proceed in the future. Honor and family may be second hand to the Starks, but subtlety isn't."

Varys then left to leave Ned think about everything Varys had just told him and tying that to every piece of information he learned in the pass month. Varys then left and sneakily made his way to the dungeons where Naruto was waiting. Naruto stood by a secret entrance to the dungeons with a black cloak and hood to keep someone from recognizing and following him. Naruto looked and saw Varys walking towards him.

"What is it, Varys?" Naruto asked as Varys took out his keys and opened the gate to the dungeons.

"Inside, where there are no people." Varys said as he and Naruto entered. "I told Lord Stark about Jon Arryn."

"Why?" Naruto asked as they walked through the dungeon.

"Because he may be the only person who can help prevent what we've feared for a long time, my friend." Varys said.

"War. I know. Things are spiraling out of control and there's nothing I can do to stop it shy of hoping the gods just make it stop." Naruto said they kept walking.

"I'm afraid the gods may not answer our prayers, my friend. Conflict has arisen ever since Lord Arryn passed away." Varys said.

"You mean murdered. Are you any closer to finding out who poisoned him?" Naruto asked.

"Nothing concrete so far, I'm afraid. Only suspicions that may be right. And you?" Varys asked.

"The same. Whoever did this cover their tracks very well but there is some mistake somewhere. I just have find that mistake and that's it." Naruto said.

"I'm afraid that may be too late. We may be patient, yes, but Lord Stark isn't renowned for his political acumen or his patience. He's followed Lord Arryn's path and found one of Robert's bastards. That and the attempted killing of his son, twice, he may come to the wrong conclusion." Varys said as he opened the next door of the dungeons that led to the giant dragon skulls in the dungeon.

"Dammit." Naruto replied.

"And thanks to Lord Baelish, I'm afraid Lady Catelyn may be on the war path." Varys said. "If I had known whose dagger the assassin used, I might have intervened. I learned to late I'm afraid."

"This is just what we need. The Wolf and the Lion will be at each other's throats and if this turns to war then the realm will suffer." Naruto said.

"And more bad news, I'm afraid. It would seem that my friend in Essos has kept me out of the loop with the dragons. No doubt, trying to keep me uninformed for his own purposes." Varys said.

"Well, having her return won't mean a thing if the entire realm is destroyed in the process. We need to act soon." Naruto said as Varys nodded.

"The problem is how we act, my friend." Varys said as Naruto nodded and they left the dungeons and went their separate ways. Unknown to both of them, Arya had made her way to the dungeons and eavesdropped on part of their conversation. After they left, she immediately made her way to the Tower of the Hand to tell her father.

She was brought to her father's office since he had been looking for her for hours. "You know I had half my guard looking for you." Ned said as he exhaled. "I thought you promised me this would stop."

"They talked about you and mother." Arya said as Ned looked at her.

"Who?" Ned asked.

"I'm not sure. One I heard was Naruto. I'm sure." Arya said.

"And the other?" Ned asked.

"I don't know. But he was fat." Arya said.

"Oh, Arya." Ned said as he rubbed his head.

"I'm not lying! They said something about mom being on the warpath and the wolf and the lion at each other's throats. And something about the dragon." Arya said as Ned looked intrigued.

"Where did you hear this?" Ned asked.

"In the dungeons, near the dragon skulls." Arya replied.

"What were you doing in the dungeons?" Ned asked.

"Chasing a cat." Arya said but before Ned could respond someone knocked at his door and Jory opened the door.

"My lord. There's a Night's Watch member here looking for a word. Says it's urgent." Jory said as Ned stood up and walked over to Arya as Yoren walked in.

"What's your name, friend?" Ned asked.

"Yoren if you please. And this must be your son, he has the look." Yoren said as he looked at Arya.

"I'm a girl!" Arya replied.

"Did Benjen send you?" Ned asked.

"No one sent me, my lord. I'm here to find men for the Wall. See if there's any scum in the dungeon that may be fit for service." Yoren said.

"Ah, we'll find men for you." Ned said.

"Thank you, my lord but I'm afraid that's not what I disturbed you for." Yoren said. "Your brother Benjen is black, makes him my brother as much as yours. It's for him that I rode down here so quickly that it nearly killed my horse. I rode fast enough to beat a raven but soon the whole city will know."

"Know what?" Ned asked.

"Best said in private, my lord." Yoren said as Ned kissed Arya on the head.

"Go, I'll speak to you later. Jory, take her to her room." Ned said as Jory nodded.

"Come along, my lady. You heard your father." Jory said as they left and Yoren closed the door.

"Well?" Ned asked.

"It's about your wife, my lord. She's taken the imp." Yoren said.

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After Naruto's meeting with Varys, he went back to the Brightest Light to think and clear his head. Honestly, things were getting so hectic and these events had dire consequences for the entire realm and people could die if he didn't try and stop it. Naruto took a sip of wine as he looked over some papers dealing with the local businesses he acquired and owned in Kings Landing. Naruto owned a large smith and forge, some small shops, some dock houses, a local bath and two inns. He put his wine cup down when a league member ran in.

"My lord. A raven from one of our agents. Something you need to see." He said as he handed Naruto the parchment. Naruto opened it and read the message.

From the King's Road.

Tyrion Lannister taken by Catelyn Stark for attempted murder of Bran Stark.

Followed her to the Vale.

Naruto dropped his cup of wine as he reread the message to make sure he read it right. He then sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Dammit!" Naruto shouted as he curled up the message and threw it.

"Tell the rangers to meet me by the stables at once." Naruto said as the league member nodded and quickly left. Naruto grabbed his gear and left for the stables to get his horse ready. He strapped on the saddle to his horse and saw his rangers walking up to the stables.

"Naruto, what's going on?" Arthur asked.

"Rangers, I've just learned that Catelyn Stark kidnapped Tyrion Lannister and falsely accused him for the attempted murder of Bran Stark. As soon as this gets out, Tywin Lannister will be on the warpath. We need to get him back as soon as possible and hopefully we can prevent war!" Naruto shouted as they nodded.

"You heard him! Move your asses!" Arthur shouted as everyone quickly gathered their gear and readied their horses as fast as they could.

Tyene walked up to Naruto and could tell he was anxious and nervous. "Naruto…what's wrong?" Tyene asked as she held Naruto's hand and he smiled.

"I know that Catelyn did what she thought was right, but she has no idea of the consequences of her actions. This…combined with everything else that's been happening…I'm afraid that this may be the work of someone who wants war to come. And I've got to try and stop it before it's too late." Naruto said as Tyene kissed him.

"Naruto…you don't have to save everyone. That isn't your job." Tyene said as Naruto smiled at her.

"It is." Naruto replied as he kissed her head. "If I don't try and stop it…no one will."

"Ser Naruto." Naruto heard as he saw a messenger. "The King has called an urgent small council meeting."

"Ah…all right." Naruto said a put his pack on the ground and placed his sword belt on his horse. "Arthur."

"Yeah." Arthur replied as he strapped his sword to his waist.

"Get the horses and the men ready as fast as you can. And bring extra horses with us just in case." Naruto said as Arthur nodded.

"It'll be done." Arthur replied as Naruto walked into the Red Keep and made his way to the Small Council chamber.

Naruto walked into the small council chamber and Ned entered in a minute after him. "What is it?" Ned asked.

"The whore is pregnant." Robert said in complete disdain and anger.

"You're speaking about murdering a child." Ned replied.

"I warned you. Back in the North, I warned you but you didn't care to hear. Well, here it now. I want them dead, mother and child, both. And that fool Viserys as well, is that clear to you? I want them both dead." Robert said as Varys looked at Naruto and they nodded at one another.

"You'll dishonor yourself forever if you do this." Ned replied.

"HONOR?! I've got seven kingdoms to rule! One king, seven kingdoms! Do you think honor keeps them in line?! Do you think its honor that's keeping the peace?! It's fear, fear and blood!" Robert shouted.

"Then we're no better than the Mad King!" Ned replied.

"Careful, Ned! Careful now!" Robert shot back.

"You want to assassinate a little girl because the spider heard a rumor?" Ned asked.

"No rumor, my lord. The princess is with child." Varys said.

"Based on whose information?" Ned asked.

"Ser Jorah Mormont. He's serving as advisor to the Targaryen's." Varys said.

"Mormont? You bring us the whispers of a traitor, half a world away and call it fact." Ned said as Naruto cleared his throat.

"Jorah was actually a slaver, not a traitor. There's a difference." Naruto said.

"He broke the law, betrayed his family, fled our land. We commit murder on the word of this man?" Ned asked.

"And if he's right?! If she has a son?! A Targaryen at the head of a Dothraki army, what then?!" Robert asked.

"The Narrow Sea still lies between us. I'll fear the Dothraki once they teach their horses to run on water." Ned said as Robert looked outraged.

"Do nothing? That's your wise advice?! Do nothing until our enemies are at our shores?! You're my council, counsel! Speak some sense into this honorable fool!" Robert shouted.

"I understand your misgivings, my lord, truly I do. It is a terrible thing to consider, a vile thing, yet we who presume to rule must sometimes do vile things for the good of the realm. Should the gods grant Daenerys a son, the realm will bleed." Varys said as Naruto looked at him. Naruto knew that Varys said that to seem to be on Robert's side to prevent getting his head chopped off.

"I bear this girl no ill will, but should the Dothraki invade, how many innocents will die? How many towns will burn? Is it no wiser, kinder even that she should die now so that tens of thousands might live?" Pycelle said as he made his point.

"We should have had them both killed years ago." Renly said, making his point.

"When you find yourself in bed with an ugly woman, it's best to close your eyes and get it over with." Baelish said as Varys and Naruto shook their heads. "Cut her throat and be done with it."

Ned looked at the members of the Small Council as they all pretty much agreed with Robert on how to deal with Daenerys Targaryen. He then looked at Naruto and saw he hadn't spoken yet. "Naruto?" Ned asked as everyone looked at him.

"Well, I agree with everyone that if the Dothraki came to Westeros, it would be hell." Naruto said as everyone nodded. "But that only comes to fruition if Khal Drogo desires and managed to get the means to cross the Narrow Sea."

"What do you mean?" Renly asked.

"Well, it's true that Viserys Targaryen would want to come to Westeros and that Khal Drogo has a large army but that doesn't mean Khal Drogo would come. If Daenerys does have a son, he'll be raised as a Dothraki, not a Targaryen. Besides, Khal Drogo would never cross the Narrow Sea, like Ned said. And even if they managed to acquire enough gold and ships to travel, half of the army would die at sea and by the time they did get here we'd be ready. I think we shouldn't try anything. If we do, then that will only provoke Khal Drogo and drive him to cross." Naruto said as Ned smiled but Robert wasn't that pleased.

"Well you may be smart, Naruto. But I won't risk my crown and my kingdom on your hunches! I want them dead!" Robert shouted as Ned walked up to Robert.

"I followed you into war…twice. Without doubts, without second thoughts…but I will not follow you now. The Robert I grew up with didn't tremble at the shadow of an unborn child." Ned said as Robert glared at him.

"She dies." Robert said.

"I will have no part in it." Ned replied.

"You're the King's Hand, Lord Stark. You'll do what I say or I'll find me a Hand who will." Robert warned him as Ned just took off his Hand of the King pendant and tossed it on the table.

"And good luck to him. I thought you were a better man." Ned said as Robert stood up.

"Out! Out! Damn you, I'm done with you!" Robert shouted as Ned left the room. "GO! RUN BACK TO WINTERFELL! I'LL HAVE YOUR HEAD ON A SPIKE!"

Ned left the Small Council chambers and returned to his room to get his things. He told his house guard to get everything they had and pack it as quickly as possible. After Ned left, Robert kept the council around to discuss how they should kill Daenerys and Viserys. They ultimately ended up with having one of Varys's birds follow her and poison her with poisoned wine. After that, the council members left and Varys tried to approach Naruto but Naruto quickly left the council chamber and made his way out of the Red Keep and down to the stables.

Naruto walked from the Red Keep to the stables and saw his rangers just about ready. Arthur saw Naruto so he sheathed his blade and walked up to him. "Naruto, we're almost ready. We needed to resupply and fix some saddles but we'll be ready in a bit." Arthur said as Naruto nodded.

"Good job, Arthur." Naruto said as he walked over to his horse and double checked his gear to make sure he had everything. After a few minutes, the rangers were all geared up and ready for the trip to the Vale. Naruto got on his horse and was about to tell him men to follow him when he saw Shao Jun run up to him in a hurry.

"Naruto, wait!" Shao Jun shouted.

"Shao Jun, what's wrong?" Naruto asked.

"Jaime Lannister was marching down the street with two dozen Lannister men, all armed. They're heading down to Little Finger's brothel. Lord Stark is there." Shao Jun said as Naruto cursed his luck.

"Dammit! All right, fine." Naruto said as he turned his horse to face his men. "All right, Elric lead the men to the King's Gate and wait for me!"

"Right." Elric replied.

"Arthur, Lancelot, Gwain, Bors, Dagonet, Galahad, Tristan, Gwen, Tyene, Obara, Nymeria. With me. We need to move quickly! Ha!" Naruto shouted as he ushered his horse to gallop with others following him. Their horses ran down the streets of Kings Landing as people hugged the wall to avoid being trampled by the horses.

Naruto maneuvered his horse down the road and he saw Little Finger's brothel and saw 17 Lannister soldiers, three dead Stark guards, Ned Stark on his knees with a spear in his leg and Jaime Lannister standing over him. Naruto pulled out his bow, nocked an arrow and killed the Lannister soldier who stabbed Ned Stark. Jaime was shocked as Naruto's rangers pulled out their bows and killed 4 Lannister soldiers who prepared to throw their spears.

Naruto and his rangers then surrounded Jaime and his men and had their bows trained on all of them. "Back away from him, King Slayer!" Naruto shouted as he nocked another arrow and aimed at Jaime. Jaime looked around and saw Naruto's rangers, all with bows and aimed at every single one of his men but they still had the numbers.

"This doesn't concern you, Naruto. Leave now or else." Jaime said as Naruto fired his arrow and knocked Jaime's sword out of his hand.

"Everything that happens within the 7 Kingdoms concerns me, King Slayer! Again, back away from him!" Naruto shouted as he nocked another arrow.

Jaime looked shocked that Naruto did that. He didn't know who he was dealing with. Jaime just glared at him and picked up his sword. "Do you realize who you're dealing with? You may have wormed your way into power by impressing the King but the Lannister's hold the true power in the Seven Kingdoms." Jaime said as Naruto got annoyed. He put his bow and arrow away and then threw a throwing star at Jaime and nailed him in the shoulder.

"AHH!" Jaime shouted as he pulled the star out and grabbed his wound. He looked at Naruto like he was crazy.

"Last warning." Naruto said as he got off his horse and drew his sword. "I'm taking Lord Stark. Leave."

Jaime glared at him and sheathed his sword. He got on his horse and glared at Naruto and Ned. "I want my brother back, Lord Stark. A Lannister always pays his debts, Naruto. Remember that." Jaime said.

"I will. And you should remember that the lion may roar but gets snuffed out by the storm." Naruto said as Jaime and his men left and Naruto got Lord Stark back to the Red Keep for help.

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Naruto got Lord Stark back to the Red Keep and in the hands of his house guard who took him to the chambers and would tend to his legs. Naruto also told them to tell King Robert that he was leaving to retrieve Tyrion Lannister and prevent war. Naruto then left for the King's Gate and he and his rangers rode as fast as they could the Vale. If Catelyn took Tyrion to the Vale, it meant that she was taking him to see her sister, Lysa Arryn, Jon's widow.

They rode straight for a day and camped at night to rest their horses and get a meal. They weren't that much farther from the Vale. To get to the Eyrie at top speed on their horses once they were fully rested and ready, would take another day or two. Naruto just hoped it wasn't a day or two too tale.

Back in Kings Landing, Ned had been unconscious for a day and woke up the next morning very tired with his leg in tremendous pain. He opened his eyes to see he was in his chambers with King Robert and Queen Cersei looking at him.

"Your pardon, your grace. I would rise but…" Ned tried to but he couldn't because of his leg.

"Did you know what your wife has done?" Cersei asked.

"She did nothing I did not command." Ned replied.

"Who'd thought she had it in her?" Robert stated.

"What right do you have to lay hands on my blood?" Cersei asked in anger.

"I am the King's Hand—""You were the King's Hand! You should now be held accountable!" Cersei said as she and Ned began shouting.

"Oh, would both of you shut your mouths!" Robert shouted as they shut up. "Naruto is already on his way to retrieve Tyrion! You will control your wife and make your peace with Jaime!"

"He butchered my men." Ned said as Cersei chuckled.

"Lord Stark was returning drunk from a brothel when his men attacked Jaime." Cersei said.

"Quiet woman. I know what happened. One of Naruto's messengers informed me of what occurred." Robert said to shut her up with her lies.

"Jaime has left the city. Give me leave to bring him back to justice." Ned said as Robert contemplated it and Cersei glared at Robert.

"I took you for a king." Cersei said.

"Hold your tongue!" Robert replied.

"He's attacked one of my brothers and abducted the other. I should wear the armor and you the gown." Cersei said as Robert glared at her and slapped her across the face.

She held her cheek and chuckled. "I shall wear this like a badge of honor." Cersei said as Robert looked at him.

"Wear it in silence, or I'll honor you again." Robert warned her causing her to leave. Robert then looked at Ned. "See what she does to me. My loving wife."

Robert poured himself a cup of wine and drank it. "I should not have hit her. That was not…not kingly." Robert said as he sat on the bed next to Ned.

"If we don't act…there will be a war." Ned said.

"That's what Naruto is trying to do. He's trying to prevent your wife from starting a war. He'll bring the imp back to Kings Landing…and hopefully I can talk to Tywin and end this." Robert said.

"And what about Jaime Lannister? What about Jaime?" Ned asked.

"I'm half a Kingdom in debt to his bloody father! I don't know what happened between you and those yellow head shits and I don't want to know. This is what matters. I can't rule the kingdoms if the Starks and the Lannisters are at each other's throats, so enough." Robert said.

"As you command, your grace." Ned replied. "With your leave, I will return to Winterfell and set matters straight."

"Piss on that. Naruto is already on his way. You'll stay. I'm the King and I get what I want." Robert said as he took another drink of wine. "I never loved my brothers. Sad thing for a man to admit but it's true. You were the brother I chose. We'll talk when I return from the hunt."

Robert stood up and tossed the Hand of the King pin to Ned. "The hunt?" Ned asked.

"Killing things clears my head. You'll have to sit on the throne while I'm away. You'll hate it more than I do." Robert said as he opened the door.

"The Targaryen girl—""Seven hells! Don't start with her, again!" Robert shouted.

"The girl will die and I'll hear no more of it. Put on the badge and if you ever take it off again, I swear to the mother I'll pin the damn thing on Jaime Lannister!" Robert said as he left in a huff and Ned grabbed the pin.

Over on Essos, Daenerys had begun to enjoy her time among the Dothraki, especially since she decided to be more assertive and strong and had grown to love Khal Drogo. She learned more of their culture and became proficient in their language and that occupied most of her time. Her other time, she spent looking at the petrified dragon eggs that Illyrio gave him.

She was currently in a Dothraki pregnancy ceremony with the Dosh Khaleen that would determine the sex and possible legacy of her child. The Dosh Khaleen were saying prayers while Khal Drogo and others were watching. Daenerys's part of the ceremony was to eat a whole horse's heart. Daenerys was eating the horse heart raw as it was very slippery and tasted horrid but she persevered and kept going, showing her strength.

Viserys and Jorah were watching the ceremony and watched as Daenerys kept going and continued eating the horse heart. "She has to eat the whole heart?" Viserys asked as Jorah nodded. "Hope that wasn't my horse."

"She's doing well." Jorah said.

"She'll never keep it down." Viserys said as Daenerys took another bite. He kept watching as he heard one of the Dosh Khaleen saying something in their language. "Tell me what she's saying."

"The prince is riding. I have heard the thunder of his hooves, swift as the wind he rides. His enemies will cower before him…and their wives will weep tears of blood. She's going to have a boy." Jorah said as Viserys looked at him.

"He won't be a real Targaryen. He won't be a true dragon." Viserys said as they watched Daenerys finish the heart. She seemed fine but then something didn't sit well and she gagged and almost threw up what she just ate but didn't. Everyone watched with anticipation as Daenerys regained her composure and kept herself from throwing up and swallowed the rest of the heart.

The head Dosh Khaleen then spoke as Mormont translated. "The Stallion that mounts the world. The Stallion is the Khal of Khals. She'll unite the people under a single Khalasar. All the people of the world will be his herd." Jorah said as Daenerys stood up and everyone was quiet.

"A prince rides inside me! And he shall be called Rhaego!" Daenerys said in Dothraki, naming her soon to be son. Everyone then began chanting Rhaego as Drogo walked up to his wife and hugged her.

Viserys looked and saw how everyone worshipped her. "They love her." He said as everyone gathered around her but he decided to leave.

Viserys grabbed his sword and went to his sister's tent. He grabbed a bag and opened the chest that contained the three petrified dragon eggs. Viserys exhaled as he grabbed the first one and put it in the bag. He reached for the second one but heard someone enter the tent so he turned and unsheathed his sword to see Jorah.

"Don't let them see you carry a sword in Vaes Dothrak. You know the law." Jorah said as Viserys sheathed his sword.

"It's not my law." Viserys said as he put the two remaining eggs in his bag.

"Those don't belong to you." Jorah said.

"What is her's is also mine." Viserys said.

"Once perhaps." Jorah said as Viserys turned to Jorah.

"If I sell one egg, I'll have enough to buy a ship. Two eggs, a ship and an army." Viserys said.

"And you have all three." Jorah said.

"I need a large army. I'm the last hope of a dynasty, Mormont. The greatest dynasty this world has ever seen on my shoulders since I was 5 years old. And no one has ever given me what they gave to her in that tent. Never. Not a piece of it. How can I carry what I need to carry without it, hmm? Who can rule without wealth or fear or love?" Viserys said as he walked up to Mormont. "You stand there all nobility and honor. You don't think I see the way you look at my sister? Don't think I know what I you want? I don't care, you can have her. She can be Queen of the savages and dine on the finest, bloody horse parts and you can dine on whatever parts of her you like. But let me go."

Viserys moved to leave but Jorah got in his way and stopped him. "You can go. You can't have the eggs." Jorah said.

"You swore an oath to me. Does loyalty mean nothing to you?" Viserys asked.

"It means everything to me." Jorah replied.

"And yet, here you stand." Viserys asked.

"And yet, here I stand." Jorah said he didn't move an inch. Viserys exhaled and dropped the bag of eggs. Jorah then stepped aside and Viserys left in a huff.

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Naruto and his men were riding up the mountains and hills of the Vale on their way to the Eyrie. It had taken them about two and a half days to get there and that was at top speed, Naruto just hoped they weren't too late. Naruto and his men rode their horses down the road to the Eyrie where Catelyn Stark most likely took Tyrion. The Eyrie was the ruling castle of the Vale and Lysa would be their along with her son.

Naruto and his men saw the castle in sight but in front of the gates to the castle were 12 Vale soldiers all in armor. Naruto and his men stopped at the gate as Naruto rode forth.

"Identify yourself." One of the soldiers said.

"Naruto Uzumaki, leader of the Westeros Rangers." Naruto said as the soldiers bowed their heads.

"Greetings, Lord Uzumaki. What brings you to the Eyrie?" The soldier asked.

"Keeping the peace of the 7 Kingdoms. Has Catelyn Stark arrived in the Eyrie within the last week or so?" Naruto asked.

"She has. She has come with a group of soldiers and Tyrion Lannister." The soldier said as Naruto nodded.

"Good. We're here to retrieve Lord Tyrion. There's been a massive misunderstanding and we need to retrieve him." Naruto said.

"I'm afraid Lord Tyrion is now in the province and care of Lady Lysa Arryn for judgement." The soldier said.

"Unfortunately for her, my actions and jurisdiction trumps hers. So, will you lead me in or will I have to inform the King that the Knights of the Vale would rather listen to their Lady Lysa than the King?" Naruto asked as the soldier nodded and he and his men stepped aside. "Thank you."

The soldiers escorted Naruto's rangers through the Eyrie and showed them to the nearest stables. Naruto and his men tied their horses there and half stayed with the horses while Naruto and some of his men went to the castle where Lysa would most likely be and get Tyrion. Naruto and his men entered the main castle and made their way to the main chamber. Some Vale soldiers tried to stop them but Naruto pushed past and opened the chamber doors to see several knights, maidens and lords of the Vale gathered together. Naruto saw Tyrion in chains with Lady Lysa sitting on her throne with her son, Robin Arryn next to her. Catelyn was there, standing next to her and some other lords of the Vale including Lord Yohn of House Royce.

Once Naruto pushed the doors to the moon door chamber open, everyone in the chamber looked at him. Catelyn looked at Naruto and was shocked to see him here, Lysa looked annoyed, Robin was oblivious and Tyrion smirked, knowing that his own plan might not be needed now that Naruto and his rangers were here. He just hoped that they were here to get him.

"What is the meaning of this? Guards, arrest them." Lysa said as the Vale soldiers stood ready but did not draw their swords.

"Greetings, Lady Lysa. Sorry for the interruption but my rangers and I are on very important business." Naruto said as he walked forward and looked at Tyrion with a smile. "Tyrion, how are you?"

"I've been better." Tyrion said as Naruto unsheathed his sword and swung down so quickly and re-sheathed his sword that it happened in the blink of an eye. Once Naruto re-sheathed his sword, Tyrion's chains broke in half and he was free. "Thank you. Those were rather uncomfortable chains."

"My pleasure." Naruto replied.

"What do you think you are doing?!" Lysa asked.

"I'm here on behalf of the realm. Tyrion Lannister has been falsely accused of the attempted murder of Brandon Stark and has been unjustly locked here in the Vale. I'm here to return him home." Naruto said as Catelyn stepped forth.

"Naruto, Tyrion tried to murder my son twice." Catelyn said as Naruto just looked at her like she was a fool.

"Based on what evidence? A dagger, whispers from people, a note? Your evidence is non-existent. You have no proof and have no right to arrest Tyrion Lannister. You're the Lady of Winterfell, not a part of the Rangers or the King's council. You're lucky I'm here to retrieve Tyrion and not bring you in for your crimes." Naruto said as Catelyn looked at him with shock. She thought he was a friend of House Stark.

"I'm afraid you won't be taking him. Tyrion is now a prisoner of House Arryn and I decide if he leaves here dead or alive! Guards!" Lysa shouted as the knights of the Vale unsheathed their sword and Naruto's rangers drew their weapons and were ready to fight.

"It seems you are much more…unhinged since we last met. It's true that in a normal situation you would have control but my authority, granted to me by the King surpasses yours. I have the ability to enact the King's justice throughout the 7 Kingdoms and no lord can interfere with that. If you do, Lady Lysa, then I'm afraid my men and I will act within our full authority to do what we must. If that means fighting back, we will. And my men are far more trained than yours." Naruto said as he was ready to fight.

"Come on, Naruto. Let's best some Vale knights." Bors said as all his rangers nodded and were ready to fight should he give the word.

"Oh, I see this going badly for you, Lady Lysa." Tyrion added as he knew that Naruto's men could easily win this fight.

Everyone in the room could feel the tension in the air as they waited for the side that made the first move. Lysa glared at him with her bat-shit insanity, wanting nothing more to kill them but she knew that if she did then she would have to face the King. She would give up today but he would pay in the future.

"Stand down!" Lysa said as the guards and knights relaxed and sheathed their swords.

"Smart." Naruto said as he motioned his men to stand down and they relaxed. "Tyrion, my men will escort you to the horses."

"Thank you. Lovely meeting you all! Hope you enjoyed the story and I never wish to see any of you ever again." Tyrion said as he and his friend, Bronn left.

"Lady Catelyn, one more thing." Naruto said as Cat looked at her. Naruto then unsheathed the Valyrian steel dagger and threw it through the air and hit the ground about 5 feet in front of her. She jumped as the dagger imbedded itself in the stone but the blade didn't crack. She looked at the dagger and recognized it. "You're a fool."'

"That…" Catelyn said as she saw the dagger.

"You recognize it, don't you? The dagger the assassin used to try and kill Bran. It didn't belong to Tyrion." Naruto said.

"But Petyr…" "Manipulated you. He was lying and deceiving you from the start for his own agenda and you were too ignorant to see it. The Seven Kingdoms have been at peace for years but from your idiotic actions, it may be over. Let's just hope I can salvage your mess for you." Naruto said as grabbed the dagger, sheathed it and turned to leave.

"I thought you were a friend to House Stark." Catelyn said as Naruto stopped and turned around.

"I am. I saved your husband's life before I came here. But just because I'm your friend doesn't mean I'll blindly follow you when you make stupid mistakes. Just know, Lady Catelyn, that if war comes or if your home comes under attack…it was because of your actions." Naruto said as he left.

Naruto left the Moon Door chamber and followed his men to the stables where they were getting on their horses to leave. Tyrion and his companion Bronn were given two horses and were ready to leave whenever the rangers were. "Thank you for the save, Naruto. No doubt your actions kept my head on my shoulders." Tyrion said as Naruto got on his horse.

"My pleasure. Although they wouldn't have beheaded you, they would have tossed you out the moon door and you would fall to your death." Naruto said as Tyrion shuddered at the thought.

"Well, thank you again. I will repay you for this. Remember, a Lannister always pays his debts." Tyrion said as Naruto chuckled.

"I'll add it to your tab. Come on." Naruto shouted as his men made their way out of the Eyrie. They exited the Eyrie and made their way through the mountain valleys out of the Vale. They rode for nearly a day before making camp in a small clearing at the bottom of a mountain and near a small river. Naruto was hesitant to make camp here because of the Mountain Clans that have been making trouble for the Vale but it was too dark to ride now. Naruto had his men set up camps close enough to each other so there wasn't a risk of being separated.

Naruto told his men to rest near the fires, get warm and keep their weapons ready, he would man watch. With his augmented hearing and sight given to him from his training with the Akatsuki and his necklace, he would pick up an ambush before the others could. Naruto was leaning next to a tree with his sword and shield ready and was keeping an eye out.

"No rest for the leader of the Rangers?" Naruto heard as he turned to see Tyrion walk up to him.

"I'm fine. What about you?" Naruto asked as Tyrion took a sip of wine from a wine pouch.

"I haven't had my fill of wine yet before I dream." Tyrion said as he saw that Naruto seemed to be thinking about something very intently. "You know what helps the mind think, wine."

"I'm fine, thank you." Naruto said as Tyrion took another sip. "Tyrion, can I ask you a question?"

"Of course." Tyrion replied.

"If you had…the responsibility to protect people…all people…what would you do if you couldn't?" Naruto asked as Tyrion looked at him.

"Well…I would do whatever I could to protect anyone I can. As the son of the man whose actions inspired the Rains of Castamere, you understand that saving everyone in the world is best kept for the gods. As a man, you do the best you can with the situation you're given." Tyrion said as Naruto nodded.

Naruto's hearing then picked up the sound of a dozen footsteps closing in fast. Naruto then took out an explosive bomb from his pouch, quickly lit it by striking it against his sword and threw it into the forest. It exploded in a flash of light and the sound of four people dying filled the air.

"Rangers, form up!" Naruto shouted as he and Tyrion moved back to the camp and his rangers quickly grabbed their weapons and got together. Naruto put Tyrion and Bronn in the middle of the group as the rangers formed up with Naruto. "Testudo Circle!"

Naruto and the first line of rangers raised their shields to protect their front while the second line of rangers raised their shields to protect the top. Arrows and rocks flew into the camp but the shields kept everyone safe. Naruto's hearing and sight saw a group of a dozen Hill Tribesmen coming from the front. "Pyro bombs! Forward!" Naruto shouted as 5 rangers in the middle threw out 5 Pyro bombs forward hitting 8 Hill Tribesmen, dousing them with hot fire as they screamed in pain.

Gwen, Mathis, Elric and Tristan took out their bows and began taking shots and killed the four remaining Hill Tribesmen. Then they heard a battle roar as Naruto looked and saw that the remaining 2 dozen Hill Tribesmen charged with their weapons.

"Forward!" Naruto shouted as his men marched forward slowly. "Charge lines!"

The rangers that weren't part of the first two testudo lines lined up with their weapons and the ones with spears were up front. The second line of testudo then turned to the side as the men with spears charged forward and thrusts their spears and killed the first group of Hill Tribesmen that made it to them by skewering them with their spears while the first line of rangers finished up with their swords or shields.

"Change!" Naruto shouted as he and the first line then moved backward as the second line took their place and got low, forming a waist-high shield barrier. "Fire!"

Naruto and his rangers then threw extra explosive and pyro bombs while archers fired their arrows and mowed down any charging men. Naruto then jumped forward and shield bashed one of the Hill Tribesmen with his shield and spun to decapitate another with his sword. Five of Naruto's Rangers joined him and struck down Hill Tribesmen while the others picked off the last ones standing and soon they were all dead.

"Wow, talk about effective." Bronn said.

"Yes." Tyrion replied.

"Nicely done, rangers!" Naruto shouted.

"A'OO! A'OO! A'OO!" His rangers shouted everyone cheered. The rangers then grabbed any spare weapons and metal they could take and then piled up the bodies and took turns manning watch while others got some rest.

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Over in Essos, night had descended in Vaes Dothrak so Khal Drogo was holding a feast in one of the main tents for his wife, Daenerys. The feast was in honor for her and her soon to be born son the Khal of Khals. Daenerys sat with Irri, Doreah and Jorah as music filled the tent and the roaring fire in the middle cooked meat and stew. Wine was in surplus as women danced around and Dothraki men enjoyed themselves.

"Daenerys!" Daenerys heard as she and Jorah looked to see a drunk Viserys stumble into the tent with his sword around his waist. "Where's my sister?! I'm here for the feast! The whore's feast!"

"Stop him." Daenerys told Jorah as he got up to get Viserys out of the tent before he got himself killed.

"Come." Jorah said as he touched Viserys but Viserys quickly swatted his hand away.

"Get your hands off me! No one touches the dragon!" Viserys threatened him.

Khal Drogo chuckled as one of his blood riders told him a joke about Viserys. Viserys turned and looked at Drogo. "Khal Drogo! I'm here for the feast!" Viserys said.

Drogo said some words and then pointed to a corner of the tent as Viserys looked at Jorah. "Khal Drogo says there is a place for you. Back there." Jorah said as Viserys looked at Drogo.

"That is no place for a King!" Viserys said.

"You are no king." Drogo managed to say in common tongue.

Viserys then unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Jorah to keep him back. "Keep away from me!" Viserys shouted as the feast stopped and everyone looked at him. The Dothraki warriors stood ready to move as Viserys had broken a holy law of the Dothraki by unsheathing a weapon.

"Viserys, please." Daenerys begged her brother to stop.

"There she is." Viserys said as he walked towards her.

"Put the sword don. They'll kill us all!" Jorah told him.

"They can't kill us! They can't shed in their sacred city!" Viserys said as he got in front of Daenerys and pointed his sword at her. "But I can."

Viserys moved his sword to her stomach as Drogo glared at him, threatening his son. "I want what I came for. I want the crown he promised me. He bought you but he never paid for you. Tell him I want what was bargained for or I'm taking you back. He can keep the baby. I'll cut it out and leave it for him." Viserys said as Irri translated for Drogo. Drogo glared at Viserys and then said something in Dothraki.

"What's he saying?" Viserys asked Daenerys.

"He says yes. You shall have it. A golden crown, that men shall tremble to behold." Daenerys said as Viserys smiled.

"Good. That's all I wanted." Viserys said as he stepped back and lowered his sword. Drogo stood up and rubbed Daenerys stomach and she rubbed his hand.

"Break his arm." Drogo said as his blood riders grabbed Viserys and one of them broke his arm, causing him to drop his sword.

"AH! NO! NO! You cannot do this to me! I am the Dragon! I am the Dragon! I want my crown!" Viserys shouted as they forced him to his knees. Drogo then walked over, took the gold necklace that Daenerys had made for Viserys into a pot over the fire and began to melt it.

Viserys saw this and knew they were going to kill him. Jorah walked over to Daenerys and motioned her to look away. "Look away, Khaleesi." Jorah said.

"No." Daenerys replied.

"Dany! Dany, tell them! Make them! Dany please!" Viserys begged as Drogo took the pot of melted gold and walked in front of Viserys.

"A crown for a king!" Drogo shouted as he poured the melted gold on Viserys' head.

"AHHHH!" Viserys shouted in pain as the gold melted his skin and bone before his body shook and then stopped. The Blood Riders then dropped his body as it hit the ground. Viserys Targaryen was dead.

"He was no dragon. Fire cannot kill a dragon." Daenerys said.

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The next day in the border between the Riverlands and the Westerlands, a large host of 60,000 Lannister soldiers under the command of Tywin Lannister had set up camp in a campaign to payback Catelyn Stark and the North for kidnapping his son, Tyrion. Jaime had arrived at the camp yesterday and was dressed in his armor reading a raven that was sent from Kings Landing to his father. Tywin was in his tent skinning a stag for meet.

"Tywin Lannister, you are summoned to court to answer for the crimes of your banner man, Gregor Clegane, the Mountain. Ah…ride within the fortnight, or be branded an enemy of the crown." Jaime said as he folded the parchment and looked at Tywin. "Poor Ned Stark. Brave Man, terrible judgment."

Tywin finished sharpening his knife and began gutting the dead stag. "Attacking him was stupid. Lannisters don't act like fools." Tywin said as Jaime was about to speak. "You going to say something clever. Go ahead, say something clever."

"Catelyn Stark took my brother." Jaime said as Tywin wiped his hands.

"Why is he still alive?" Tywin asked.

"Tyrion?" Jaime asked.

"Ned Stark." Tywin replied.

"One of our men interfered. Speared him through the leg before I could finish him." Jaime said.

"And the Rangers showed up to stop you. I may be old but I'm not stupid. My men told me what happened. Not yours, mine." Tywin said as he continued skinning the stag.

"It doesn't matter. Naruto interfered before I could make the clean kill. He'll get what comes to him. I won't have a young boy get away with this dishonor." Jaime said as Tywin chuckled.

"You spend too much time worrying about what people would think of you." Tywin said.

"I could care less about what people think." Jaime replied.

"No, that's what you want people to think of you." Tywin said.

"It's the truth." Jaime said.

"When you hear them whispering King Slayer behind your back, doesn't it bother you?" Tywin asked.

"Of course, it bothers me." Jaime replied.

"The lion doesn't concern himself with the opinion of the sheep. I suppose I should be grateful that your vanity got in the way of your recklessness or a maester would be tending to your injuries." Tywin said.

"Oh, please. Naruto is gifted, I'll give him that but he's nowhere near the level of skill I have." Jaime said as Tywin chuckled.

"I disagree. I've seen him fight. He's got a keen mind for battle, wisdom, loyal people fighting with him and skills you've never seen or fought before. I'm not saying you'd be completely useless but he still has his youth." Tywin said as Jaime looked at him.

"You admired him?" Jaime asked.

"I respect him. A young boy who came from no noble family or name and has become one of the most influential men with one of the most recognizable reputations in the 7 kingdoms. People from the North to Dorne know him and he's established a legacy that will likely be around for years. Something you've failed to do." Tywin said as Jaime glared. "And despite your altercation with him, my men in Kings Landing told me he went to retrieve Tyrion. He's someone who will be a valuable ally in the years to come."

"Naruto has done his part for our house so now we must do ours. I'm giving you half our forces, 30,000 men. You'll take them Catelyn Stark's girlhood home, and remind her that Lannisters pay their debts." Tywin said.

"I didn't realize you placed such a high value on my brother's life?" Jaime asked.

"He's a Lannister. He might be the lowest of the Lannisters but he's one of us. And every day he remains a prisoner, the last our name commands respect." Tywin said.

"So the lion does concern himself with the opinion of the sheep." Jaime said.

"It's not an opinion, it's a fact! If another house can seize one of our own and hold him captive with impunity, we are no longer a house to be feared. Your mother's dead, before long I'll be dead, and you. And your brother and your sister and all of her children. All of us dead, all of us rotting in the ground. It's the family name that lives on, not your personal glory or feats but your legacy. You're gifted with skills that very few men have, and what have you done with them? Been a glorified bodyguard to two kings, one a madman the other a drunk." Tywin said as he walked up to Jaime.

"The future of our house will be established in the next few months. We could establish a dynasty that will last a thousand years or we could collapse into nothing like the Targaryens did. I need you to become the man you were always meant to be. Not next year, not tomorrow, now." Tywin said as he left the tent.

While Tywin and his men assembled their forces, and prepared to march, Naruto and his rangers had just made it out of the Vale. They made it to the Kingsroad and stopped briefly at the Crossroads Inn so that Naruto could send some Ravens. He sent two, one to Kings Landing to inform King Robert that he retrieved Tyrion and another to Tywin Lannister at Casterly Rock to say that he was going to return Tyrion to him personally. Naruto hoped that he would be able to stop a potential war if he could talk to Tywin in person.

Naruto and his party began moving east through the Riverlands to eventually get to Casterly Rock. Naruto moved through some of the villages and figured he and his group could stop by the Hidden Leaf Village since it was on the way. They would ride for a day and resupply at the Hidden Leaf Village and then it would take three days at full speed to make it to Casterly Rock. But Naruto hoped that since he had sent a raven to Casterly Rock that getting there as quickly as possible wasn't necessary.

They were enjoying a nice, gentle ride through the Riverlands at a steady pace. They would arrive at the Hidden Leaf Village very soon, rest up and make their way to Casterly Rock. Tyrion was on his horse riding beside Bronn. He pulled out a wine flask and opened it but it was empty.

"I don't suppose you have any more wine?" Tyrion asked as he put the wine flask away.

"Not after you drank it all." Naruto said as reached into his saddle pouch and tossed Tyrion a different flask. "Here, try this."

Tyrion caught the flask and popped it open. He took a smell and pushed it away from his nose on reflex because of the powerful smell. "Oh, what's this?" Tyrion asked as Bronn took it and took a whiff.

"It's called Whiskey. Made from distilling wheat. Try it. It's good and strong." Naruto said as Bronn took a swig and liked it.

"Aye, it's good." Bronn said as Tyrion took a swig.

"Ohh…that's nice." Tyrion said as kept the whiskey pouch. Naruto chuckled when his hearing picked up womanly screams closing in. It sounded like a woman was screaming for her life.

Naruto ushered his horse forward and saw Diane, the seamstress from his village and a friend running for her life from a Lannister soldier. Her clothes were tattered and she had some cuts. The Lannister soldier chased after her with his sword out, ready to cleave her in two.

"No, please!" Diane shouted as she fell to the floor.

"You bitch. You deserve this!" The soldier shouted as he raised his sword to cleave her in two but a steel tipped arrow flew and lodged itself right in his throat. He dropped his sword and gurgled blood as it poured out of his mouth and throat wound. Another arrow followed and nailed the soldier right in his forehead, killing him. His body fell over as Diane looked behind her and saw a grown Naruto ride up to her and jump off his horse to check on her.

"Naruto, you back!" Diane said as she cried tears of joy.

"Of course. What in 7 hells is happening?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know. Lannister soldiers…they're attacking the village." Diane said as Naruto nodded.

"Tyene, take care of her! Diane, don't worry. She'll help you. Rangers, we ride into battle! Kill any Lannister attempting to harm a villager!" Naruto shouted as he jumped onto his horse and ushered his horse to gallop as the others followed him. Tyene and two others stayed behind with Tyrion and Bronn while the Rangers drew their swords, spears or bows and charged into battle with Naruto.

In the Hidden Leaf Village, a group of 32 Lannister soldiers were terrorizing the village. Stealing anything valuable, burning homes down and killing anyone who tried to stop them. They were following orders from Ser Gregor who was ordered to raze the Riverlands but they were more than happy to do this. Two Lannister soldiers cornered three girls who worked with Diane and were about to rape them when everyone heard the sound of horse hooves coming and a lot of them.

"GET OUT OF MY HOME!" Naruto shouted as he rode by and fired three arrows at the Lannisters and killed them with pinpoint accuracy. He rode through the town, firing arrow after arrow while on his horse. He then turned his body around and fired another arrow and killed another soldier.

"A'OO! A'OO!" The other rangers galloped into the village and began killing the Lannister soldiers that tried to stop them. The Lannister soldiers drew their weapons and prepared to fight but they were way out of their league. Elric jumped off his horse and impaled a Lannister soldier on his sword. He pushed the dead body off and blocked the attack of another soldier. He followed that up with a punch across the face and slashed the Lannister soldier's neck, causing blood to squirt out. He then backed away to avoid to sword slash, grabbed the Lannister sword arm and head butted him in the face. He swung his sword and took his head off.

Mathis and Gwen rode by and shot down more Lannisters with arrows. Arthur jumped off his horse parried a strike to his head and slashed a soldier in the stomach. He used the momentum to block a downward slash from another Lannister. He then pushed the blade away and stabbed the soldier in the heart. Lancelot ran forward and duck to avoid a slash to his head. He slashed a Lannister in the leg and then ran forward, blocking several sword strikes before he finished the Lannister with a stab to the gut.

Gwain smacked a Lannister across the face with his spiked club and kicked the body away. He turned and threw his hatchet and nailed a Lannister in the chest. He pulled out his dagger as he used his club to block a sword and used his dagger to slash a Lannister across the neck. He then bashed his head in for good measure before going to help Galahad. Naruto had jumped off his horse and pulled out his shield and the Valyrian Dagger. He swung his shield and hit a Lannister in the face. The force was so great that it cracked the Lannister's skull. Naruto raised his shield to block a sword from one soldier while he stabbed his dagger into the head of Lannister who tried to attack him from behind. Naruto then pushed the Lannister's sword away and smacked him in the face with his shield and knocked the Lannister on his ass. Naruto grabbed his dagger out of the dead Lannister and stabbed the other Lannister in the head.

Naruto then pulled his shield off his forearm and threw it like a disk. It flew through the air and hit the last Lannister soldier in the face and knocked him on his ass. Dagonet then stabbed the soldier with his spear and killed him. Dagonet picked up the shield and tossed it back to Naruto. Naruto looked around and saw all the Lannisters were dead and the remaining villagers were ok. Some were hurt but they were alive.

Tyene, Bronn, Tyrion and Diane made their way into the village as the villagers felt safe and gathered around. Naruto walked through the village and saw the destruction. Some homes were burned down; crops had been burned and shops destroyed with the unlucky villagers lying on the ground with their blood staining the ground red. Naruto grit his teeth and clenched his fist as he knew some of the people who the Lannisters killed. The grateful villagers hugged and praised the rangers for saving their lives and killing the Lannisters. Naruto saw Mance, the butcher he use to hunt for helping some others who were injured.

"Mance!" Naruto shouted as Mance saw Naruto.

"Naruto." Mance said as he and Naruto hugged, happy that the other was safe. "You showed up in just in time."

"I'm glad I did. What the 7 hells is going on?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know. Everything seemed normal then the Lannisters rode into the village and began killing people. They burned homes, shops and the crops. They just came and didn't even ask anything." Mance said as Naruto looked at the dead Lannisters.

"Naruto, we got one alive!" Bors shouted as he and Dagonet dragged the last Lannister soldier. The Lannister had a stab wound to the right leg and one arrow lodged in his back and another in his shoulder.

Naruto walked over as Bors and Dagonet grabbed the Lannister and held him up as Naruto grabbed his armor and yanked him close. "Why did you attack this village?!" Naruto shouted as the Lannister soldier just spit in Naruto's face.

"Fuck off!" The Lannister said as Naruto head butted him in the face and broke his nose. "FUCK, my nose!"

"Your nose is the last thing you should be worried about!" Naruto shouted as he pulled out his dagger and stabbed the Lannister soldier in the thigh.

"ARGGHH! FUCK!" The soldier shouted as Bors and Dagonet kept their grip on him as Naruto turned the dagger.

"There are plenty of muscles and nerves in the leg. It'll hurt a lot more if I turn my dagger." Naruto said as he twisted his dagger and the man shouted in pain. "I'm starting to lose my patience. Why did you attack this village?!"

"We…we were raiding villages! We're not the only ones! There rest are elsewhere!" The man shouted as he groaned in pain.

"Who leads them?!" Naruto asked.

"The Mountain. The Mountain's been raiding villages." The man said.

"Why?!" Naruto asked as the man didn't answer so he twisted his dagger. "WHY?!"

"Catelyn Stark took the imp!" He shouted as Tyrion walked forward. "Lord Tyrion."

"Did my father ask Ser Gregor to do this?" Tyrion asked as Naruto twisted the dagger and the man screamed in pain.

"ARGH! I don't know. Ser Gregor is raiding the land, and your father hasn't stopped him. Please that's all I know." The man said.

"What about Lord Tywin?! Where is he?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know. He left Casterly Rock. I swear by the seven I don't know where he is." The man said as Naruto pulled his dagger out. "Now you'll release me?"

"Normally I would but you and your men made one fatal flaw today." Naruto said.

"What's that?" The man asked.

"You attacked my home." Naruto said as he plunged his dagger straight into the man's skull with enough force that everyone heard a loud crack. The force from his stab pierced through the skull but also broke his neck. Naruto pulled out his dagger and whipped it clean as Dag and Bors dropped the body.

"Yusuf." Naruto said as Yusuf walked up to him. "Send a raven to Kings Landing and tell King Robert and Ned Stark what happened. Tell them that Tyrion Lannister is on his way home to Casterly Rock and that I'm returning to the capital. We need to stop Tywin before he sets the whole country ablaze."

"Right." Yusuf said as he left.

"Mance, spread the word to everyone. It's not safe here. Have everyone gathered everything they can and prepare for a long walk. You're all coming with us to Kings Landing." Naruto said as Mance looked worried.

"You sure about that?" Mance asked.

"Yes, it's not safe out here. I have plenty of space in the city for everyone here that'll keep them safe." Naruto said as Mance nodded and left.

"Everyone else, take what you can from the bodies and then burn them. Don't worry, Tywin Lannister will pay for this." Naruto said as his men got to work and Tyrion walked over to him.

"Tyrion, I think this is the end of our trip together." Naruto said as Tyrion nodded.

"Naruto, I'm sorry for what happened. I want you to know that I'll talk to my father about this and we'll make this right. I know I can't bring back the dead but a Lannister always pays his debts, even one this massive." Tyrion said as Naruto nodded.

"I don't blame you, Tyrion. Hopefully, the sooner you get to your father we can prevent war. And tell him this…I plan to avenge the lives of my friends and family here. He better be prepared to reap what he sowed. His name and money won't protect him forever." Naruto said as he left to help his men. Bronn walked over to Tyrion with their horses.

"If I were your father I'd be a bit worried." Bronn said as he knew that Naruto meant every word and from what he saw, he would have no problem making good on that promise.

"If you knew my father you would know he's not afraid of anything. That doesn't mean he's not wise about threats." Tyrion said as they got on their horses and road away.

Naruto organized his men and the villagers, gathering any available horses and carts they could use to carry anyone injured along with clothes and food. While the villagers gathered everything they needed, Naruto stepped away to go visit his parents grave. He walked through the trees to the two dug spots underneath an old tree. Naruto walked over and knelt to their graves.

"Hey, mom, dad. I miss you both so much. I hope you two are happy where you are. You wouldn't believe what I've been through…and what people are expecting of me. Now more than ever do I feel lost and in need of your guidance. But you two always told me to trust my gut and never let it lead me astray. I love you both, so much." Naruto said as he cried a tear.

Naruto stood up as Nymeria walked over and held his hand. "Are you all right?" She asked and Naruto nodded.

"I'm fine." Naruto told her as he kissed her head.

"I'm sorry I never got to meet your parents." Nymeria said.

"They would have loved you." Naruto told her. "They would have loved all of you."

"I never met them but I know they would be proud of you. You've made a name for yourself, you protect people and you're blessed by the gods." Nymeria said as Naruto chuckled and kissed her head.

"We'll see on that last one." Naruto said as they walked back to the others when Naruto stopped. "Do you hear that?"

"I don't hear anything." Nymeria replied as Naruto heard something walking through the woods and coming closer.

Naruto walked closer to the woods as he saw a familiar looking white and brown direwolf walk into the clearing. The direwolf was about 3 feet tall, the size of a small pony but Naruto recognized her immediately. "Nymeria?" Naruto called out.

"What?" Nymeria replied as Naruto looked at her.

"Oh, no. The direwolf, it's Nymeria. Arya's wolf." Naruto said as he knelt and looked at the direwolf as the direwolf looked back at him.

"Do you think she remembers us? She was so young back then." Nymeria said as she knelt next to Naruto.

"She should. Direwolves are very intelligent animals." Naruto said as he held his hand out and ushered Nymeria to come. "Nymeria…it's ok. Come."

Nymeria looked at him and sniffed before slowing walking towards him. When she got close, she sniffed and licked his hand and remembered his scent and knew he was a friend. Nymeria walked up to them as Naruto pet and scratched her head as Nymeria felt comfortable and loved in the presence of someone she knew was a good person. Nymeria pet the direwolf as she licked Nymeria on the face.

"Arya will be happy to see her. Come on, Nymeria. Let's get you something to eat." Naruto said as he, Nymeria and Nymeria rejoined the group.

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Yusuf sent the ravens to Kings Landing but he, Naruto and the group were unaware of what had transpired in the capital. A lot had happened with Ned Stark and what he learned about Robert's children…they weren't his. They were born of incest between Cersei and Jaime Lannister and none were fit to be princes and princess and Joffrey wasn't supposed to inherit the crown. He told Cersei and as soon as Robert returned from his hunt, he would tell him the truth.

Ned was walking through the Red Keep when he heard the sound of running. "NED!" Ned heard and turned to see Renly. Renly seemed to be in a state of frenzy, his clothes were unkempt, he was breathy heavily and he had blood over his shirt and hands.

"It's Robert! We were hunting…a boar…" Renly managed to say before he ran back to Robert's room and Ned followed him.

Ned entered Robert's chambers and saw him in bed with a really bad gash across his chest from the boar. Ned walked in as Joffrey walked out. Ned saw Queen Cersei, Renly, Ser Barristan and Grand Maester Pycelle.

"It's my fault. Too much wine. Missed my thrust." Robert said as Ned walked over. He moved the bandages and saw the damage and the smell from the rotted flesh. He was likely to die…it would take a miracle for Robert to survive. "It stinks. Stinks like death, don't think I can't smell it. [Chuckles] I paid the bastard back, Ned. I drove my knife right through his brain, ask him. You'll hold a feast and it'll be the biggest the kingdoms have ever saw. I want everyone to taste the boar that got me. Now leave us, the lot of you. I need to talk to Ned."

"Robert, my sweet—" "Out, all of you!" Robert shouted as he coughed. Everyone then left the room, leaving just Ned and Robert.

"You damn fool." Ned said as he sat down in a chair.

"Quill and paper on the table. Write down what I say." Robert told him as Ned grabbed the parchment and got some ink.

"In the name of Robert of the House Baratheon, first of…ugh, you know how it goes. Fill in the damn titles. I hereby command Eddard of the House Stark, titles, titles…to serve as Lord Regent and protector of the realm upon my death. To rule in my stead until my son Joffrey comes of age." Robert told him and Ned wrote it all down but changed the last part until my rightful heir comes of age.

"Give it over." Robert said as Ned handed him the quill and Robert signed the letter. "Bring it to the council, after I'm dead. At least they'll say I did this right…this one thing. You'll rule now. You'll hate it worse than I did, but you'll do it well." Robert said as Ned looked at him. "The girl…Daenerys. You were right. Varys, Little Finger, my brother…worthless. No one to tell me no but you…only you. Let her live…stop it if it's not too late."

"I will." Ned replied as Robert chuckled.

"I'm no fool, Ned. Despite what you may think." Robert said as Ned chuckled.

"I never thought you were a fool…all the time." Ned replied as Robert chuckled.

"War is coming…I can feel it. You need help…keep Naruto close. That boy…he can work miracles. Any side he's on…will win this war." Robert said as Ned took that advice to heart. Ned left the chambers and instructed Pycelle to give Robert milk of the poppy. Ned learned that Robert's squire, Lancel Lannister had given him a lot of wine so his vision and hunting skills were impaired. Ned told them to cancel the attempt on Daenerys but it had already gone through…she might be dead.

Over on Essos, Daenerys was with Drogo in their hut. She was finishing his braid and trying to convince him to help her go back to Westeros and conquer the Iron Throne…but he was stubborn.

"The stallion who mounts the world has no need for iron chairs." Drogo told her.

"According to the prophecy…the stallion will ride to the ends of the earth." Daenerys replied.

"The earth ends at the black salt sea. No horse can cross the poison water." Drogo said.

"The earth does not end at the sea. There are many dirts beyond the sea. The dirts where I was born." Daenerys told him.

"Not dirts. Lands." Drogo said, correcting her Dothraki.

"Lands, yes…there are thousands of ships in the free cities. Wooden horses that fly across the sea…" Daenerys said.

"Let's speak no more of wooden horses and iron chairs." Drogo stopped her.

"It's not a chair. It's a…" Daenerys said, trying to think of the Dothraki word but decided to use the common tongue. "Throne."

"Throne?" Drogo asked.

"A chair for a king to sit upon, or…a queen." Daenerys said as Drogo smiled at her.

"A king does not need a chair to sit upon. He only needs a horse." Drogo said as he kissed her and left. Daenerys sighed as Drogo is just as reluctant to help her get across the Narrow Sea as he was to her brother.

Daenerys got dressed and walked through the large market at Vaes Dothrak with Irri, Doreah, some body guards and Ser Jorah. "Can't you help me make him understand?" Daenerys asked Jorah.

"The Dothraki do things at their own time on their own whims. Have patience, Khalessi. You will go home, I promise you." Jorah told her.

"My brother…was a fool, I know. But he was the rightful heir to the 7 kingdoms." Daenerys said as Jorah chuckled. "Have I said something funny, sir?"

"Forgive me, Khalessi but your ancestor Aegon the Conqueror didn't seize 6 of the kingdoms because they were his right. He had no right to them. He seized them because he could." Jorah told her.

"And because he had dragons." Daenerys said.

"Well, having a few dragons makes things easier." Jorah said.

"You don't believe it." Daenerys said to him.

"Have you ever seen a dragon, Khalessi? I believe only what my eyes and ears report. As for the rest, it was 300 years ago, and who knows what really happened. Now if you'll pardon me, I need to seek out the merchant captain, see if he has any letters for me." Jorah said.

"Well, I'll go with you." Daenerys replied.

"No, no. Don't trouble yourself. Enjoy the market, I'll rejoin you soon enough." Jorah said as he left.

Jorah walked through the market on his way to get his letters, accidently bumping shoulders with a man in a large cloak. "Forgive me." Jorah said as he saw two cloaked figures he bumped into. They kept walking and ignored him but he did notice the unusual symbol they had on the back of their cloaks…a symbol of swirl, a maelstrom. Jorah continued his business while the two men in cloaks walked through the market and kept to their mission.

They walked through the market before stopping at a stall and purchasing some fruit to eat as snacks. The shorter one handed an apple to the larger one and they watched from a distance and kept an eye on their target…Daenerys Targaryen.

"How much longer until we approach her?" The taller one asked.

"You know our orders. Unless her life is in danger. We need to show her that we can help her." The shorter one said as the taller one groaned.

They watched as Daenerys went to a wine merchant to purchase a cask when Jorah joined her. They were far away to keep an eye on Daenerys but could tell from the situation that something was going to happen soon…a coin flip on whether it would be good or bad. They watched the exchange as Jorah seemed to be testing the wine and had the merchant test it instead. They could tell how nervous the merchant was getting so they decided it was almost time to act.

"It's time to act. Do you want to do it, or shall I?" The taller one asked.

"You can." The shorter one said as the taller one walked away.

The smaller one witnessed as the wine merchant pushed Jorah into Daenerys and tossed the wine casket into one of her guards and ran away. The smaller one ran after him and when he got the merchant in his sights, he plucked a bolo from his waist and threw it with precision and hit the merchant in the legs, causing him to stumble. This was perfect because it enabled the bigger one to close line the man and knocked him to the ground. He tied the man up and stepped aside as two Dothraki warriors ran up and grabbed the man and took him away.

The two cloaked figures moved to leave when Jorah, Daenerys and her group walked in front of them and stopped the figures from leaving. "Thank you for catching him." Daenerys said as Jorah looked at them with caution and suspicion.

"The honor is ours, my lady." The shorter one said as the two bowed.

"Who are you?" Jorah asked.

"Warriors and people who are here to help, Ser Jorah." The taller one said as Jorah looked at them.

"How do you know who I am?" Jorah asked.

"Because we were sent by someone you know, Ser Jorah. Someone who once saved your life from the Mountain and who works to ensure the safety of the 7 Kingdoms for the return of her grace." The shorter one said as Jorah realized who they were talking about while Daenerys was confused.

"Who are they talking about?" Daenerys asked.

"Ser Naruto Uzumaki. A young man I met before I left Westeros. It was at a tourney in Kings Landing on Prince Joffrey's name day. A young boy of 16 entered the archery and melee and emerged the victor, earning himself a knighthood. He saved my life that day." Jorah said as Daenerys could tell that Jorah spoke of him with great respect. "Last I heard, King Robert decreed him leader of the Westeros Rangers and to protect the realm."

"You are correct. He has been using his position to ensure the safety of the people of Westeros but unknown to everyone, Naruto is committed to ensuring the people of Westeros have a future. King Robert's rule was unstable and Naruto knows that Joffrey is no king. He leads our group and has tasked us to protect Daenerys Targaryen until she returns to Westeros." The shorter one said as they took a knee.

"Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, we pledge our service and lives to protect you." The larger one said as Daenerys looked at Jorah and saw that he was unsure like she was.

"Remove your hoods." Daenerys said as they did. They were men and wore similar armor and clothes with metal plate headbands that had the symbol of the red storm circle but other than that, the two were different.

The shorter one had black spiky hair and dark red eyes. He had a stoic expression on his face and looked young, around 26 summers old but exuded confidence and skill of men who had decades of battle experience. He had black fingerless gloves, a circle loop necklace, a black tunic with leather shoulder pads and metal plated elbow pads. He had a leather belt around his waist that had various pouches and two small curved daggers. He had black breeches and leather boots with a knife strapped to his right one and the last things he had were a small pack over his shoulder and a black, guard-less longsword on his back.

The taller one was peculiar because he had a different colored skin. Not like a dark skin color like the people from places with a lot of sun or pale skin but almost a light blue skin, like that of a shark. He had scars on his cheeks that resembled gills of a fish. He wore a dark blue tunic with metal shoulder and elbow pads and a metal piece of chest armor that hung on his chest by wraps around his shoulders. He had a belt with pouches with one hatchet and two large sharp edged throwing disks hooked on each side. He had black breeches and two knives on his leather boots and pack on his back but that was covered by a large sword like item. It was large, as large as the man himself and didn't seem to have an edge like typical swords and resembled more of a giant club. It was even wrapped in white cloth so you couldn't see it.

"What are your names?" Daenerys asked.

"I am known as Itachi. My partner is Kisame." Itachi said.

"You serve, this Naruto Uzumaki? How can I trust the word of a man I've never met who serves the man who usurped my family?" Daenerys asked.

"Naruto is born from two people from Essos who moved to Westeros when he was born. Naruto holds no love or allegiance to the houses of Westeros. Only to the safety, protection, and future of the 7 Kingdoms. He tasked us to protect you and ensure your safety. If you feel you do not need our service, we shall leave." Itachi said as Daenerys looked at Jorah, unsure if she should trust them.

If they were telling the truth, having two skilled warriors by her side and the support of a man who protects her kingdom could be useful. Jorah admires this Naruto but she didn't know if she could trust him.

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Back with Naruto and the rangers, it had taken about half a day but Naruto got all the villagers to gather their belongings and made the estimated 10-14-day trip back to Kings Landing. Normally, it would take the rangers four days' maximum at full speed but with the larger party and some of the villagers injured, old or too young, four days would be a miracle for the earliest time they could get there. It would likely take them 10-14 days to get there. They grabbed all the extra horses in the village and from the Lannister raiding party and used some to pull carts to hold injured people and supplies.

It was the 7th day of travel and the group made it past Stone Hedge and now were crossing the Trident river near the Crossroad inn. From there, it would be a straight shot to King's Landing and hopefully a solution to all of this. Powerful lord or not, Tywin Lannister and The Mountain would pay for what they did.

The group stopped a bit near the river to resupply on water and rest their horses a bit but only for a bit. Naruto was off his horse and walking around as he watched some of his men refill water pouches, fix wagons, tend to horses or pass around extra food. Naruto walked over to one of the wagons they were using to pull the wounded. Two wounded villagers were in the wagon suffering from burns, severe bruises, and sword wounds. Tyene and Nymeria were tending to them. With their extensive knowledge of poisons from their father, they had experience with poisons but medicine as well.

"Tyene, how are they?" Naruto asked.

"They're stable. We sealed their wounds and the risk for infection is low but they should be fine for the trip back." Tyene said as Naruto smiled.

"That's good. And the others?" Naruto asked.

"Minor wounds, nothing too serious. But we used up all our medicine." Nymeria said as Naruto nodded.

"All right. We'll head back to Kings Landing as fast as we can. Can they make it?" Naruto asked.

"They'll make it." Nymeria said as Naruto smiled.

Naruto moved to help his men with one of the wagons when he heard the caw of a messenger raven. He looked up and saw two ravens fly down to them and land on a wagon. [Caw] Naruto approached the wagon and saw two rolled parchments, two messages. He took them and saw one was from Achilles because of the symbol of the Akatsuki while the other had the symbol of the Spider.

"Varys never contacted me before. This can't be good." Naruto said as he opened the one from Varys first.

The Crowned Stag has passed. The Lions plot and the Wolf stumbles into danger. The safety of the kingdoms is more at risk than ever. Stay safe, my friend.

Naruto reread the message to make sure he was reading it right. 'Seven Hells. Robert's dead. That means he never got my messages about the Lannisters. I just hope Lord Stark can do something as Hand. Then again, with Joffrey, I just hope there's a city to return to.' Naruto thought to himself as he opened Achilles message.

King Robert injured in hunting accident, passed away from wounds. Lord Stark charges forward into a dangerous situation. Safety and future of the 7 Kingdoms at risk. Return as soon as possible.

Naruto sighed as he pocketed the message and grabbed his gear. He looked around and knew that if he was to get to Kings Landing as soon as possible to prevent anything catastrophic, he would need to go ahead. "Yusuf, Adawale, gather your gear. We're leaving now." Naruto told them as they nodded and got their gear while everyone else was confused.

Naruto got on his horse as Obara walked up to him. "Naruto, what is it?" She asked.

"I need to get back to Kings Landing, immediately. King Robert has been dead for a while, I don't know for how long but I need to get back now. To make sure Lord Stark and the Lannisters don't kill each other." Naruto said as Obara nodded. Naruto finished securing his horse as Yusuf and Adawale got on their horse.

"Aguilar, you're in charge. Get everyone back to the city as safe as you can. Don't take any unnecessary risks." Naruto said as Aguilar nodded.

"Don't worry. I'll keep them safe." Aguilar said as Naruto smiled and shook his hand.

Naruto got on his horse as everyone looked at him. "Good luck." Naruto said as he, Adawale and Aguilar rode off with Nymeria chasing after them. It would take Naruto at least 3-4 days' ride at top speed to get to King's Landing. He hoped it was enough, little did he know that it wasn't. Those ravens were sent 8 days ago, it normally would have taken one but since the senders weren't clear on Naruto's location, it took longer.

A tremendous amount had taken place since those ravens were sent, and not for the better, at least for House Stark. After Ned Stark learned the truth and Robert was fatally wounded, Ned tried to pull together his forces and allies to ensure the future of the 7 Kingdoms but he trusted the wrong people. A day after those ravens were sent, soldiers and servants of House Stark were slaughtered without mercy, Sansa was taken captive, Arya managed to escape with the help of Syrio who took out three Lannister guards with the knife Naruto told him to carry before stabbing Ser Meryn Trant in the arm and making his escape to the Akatsuki headquarters. And Ned Stark, he had marched into the throne room to take Joffrey off the throne but instead watched his men die and Lord Baelish held him at knife point. One lesson Ned Stark failed to heed, never trust Petyr Baelish.

A day after the events that led to Ned's capture, he was locked away in the Black Cells for treason with no idea of what happened to his daughters. Oh, what hell has come to his house. He was sitting in the damp cold of his cells, the feel of the cold stone on his back and bottom with no light to give him comfort. He slept briefly but his mind was too occupied to get any real rest. The door to the cell opened with a loud creak and the small flicker of light from a torch got closer and closer. Ned squinted his eyes to adjust to the light and saw a man dressed in black robes approach him and knelt. Ned's eyes finally adjusted and he saw Varys.

"Lord Stark. You must be thirsty." Varys greeted him and held out a water pouch.

"Varys?" Ned replied. Varys motioned him to take it but he didn't, causing Varys to sigh.

"I promise you it isn't poisoned. Why is it that no one ever trusts the eunuch?" Varys said as he pulled the cork off and took a drink of water. He held the pouch out as Ned took it and took a long drink. "Not so much, my lord. I would save the rest if I were you. Hide it, men have been known to die of thirst in these cells."

"What about my daughters?" Ned asked.

"The younger one seems to have escaped the castle. Even my little birds cannot find her." Varys said.

"And Sansa?" Ned asked.

"Still engaged to Joffrey. Cersei will keep her close. The rest of your household though, all dead. It grieves me to say, I do so hate the sight of blood." Varys said.

"You watched my men being slaughtered and did nothing." Ned said.

"And would again, my lord. I was unarmed, unarmored and surrounded by Lannister soldiers. When you look at me do you see a hero?" Varys asked as Ned took a sip of water. "What madness led you to tell the Queen you learnt the truth of Joffrey's birth?"

"The madness of mercy. That she might save her children." Ned said as Varys nodded.

"Ah, the children. It's always the innocent who suffer. It wasn't the wine that killed Robert nor the boar, the wine slowed him down and the boar ripped him open but it was your mercy that killed the king." Varys said as Ned nodded. "I trust you know you're a dead man, Lord Eddard."

"The Queen can't kill me. Cat holds her brother." Ned said.

"The wrong brother, sadly and lost to her. Naruto and his rangers rescued him 10 days ago, if the raven's message he sent is any indicator." Varys said.

"If that's true, then slit my throat and be done with it." Ned said as Varys looked at him.

"Not today, my lord. I sent a raven two days ago, letting Naruto know of Robert's death. I'm sure he's on his way here as we speak. He might be able to help you. You should have trusted him." Varys said as he stood up to leave.

"Tell me something, Varys. Who do you truly serve?" Ned asked.

"The realm, my lord. Someone must." Ned said as he left.

Soon, word spread of what happened in the Red Keep as ravens from Cersei Lannister were sent out to all the 7 Kingdoms about Eddard Stark's betrayal. Sansa was a hostage and Cersei had her write to her brother to ride south and kneel before Joffrey but that wasn't going to happen. Robb had assembled his banners and was riding down south to free his father. Catelyn had received a raven as well and rode north to join her son. Stannis and Renly Baratheon had heard of what transpired and began making their own moves to deal with the situation, little did they know what would happen soon.

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Back in Essos, Daenerys had two new sworn swords and protectors in the form of Itachi and Kisame who vowed to keep her safe. She decided to trust them but should something happen, she commanded Jorah to kill them. After the attempt on her life, Khal Drogo vowed before his god to help his wife take the 7 Kingdoms and give his son the Iron Throne in blood and violence. To do that, he needed gold and slaves and his Khalasar raided a nearby town, killing the fighters, taking the women as slaves, and stealing all the gold and supplies they could get.

Daenerys walked through the remains of the destroyed village with her group as she saw the death and destruction that stood before her and was horrified. Dothraki riders were stealing anything valuable and rounding up women and children while the women were getting food and supplies.

"What did they do?" Daenerys asked.

"Lamb men make good slaves. Khal Drogo will make a gift of them to the slavers, and the slavers will give us gold…and silk, and steel." Rakharo said in Dothraki.

"I thought the Dothraki didn't believe in money." Daenerys said.

"Gold to hire ships, princess. Ships to sail to Westeros. It'll take hundreds to sail the Khalasar across the Narrow Sea, more than Naruto will likely have." Jorah replied as Daenerys stopped. She saw some of Drogo's blood riders herding women into a group and treating them like animals.

"Kisame, make them stop." Daenerys said as Kisame nodded and moved to stop them when Jorah motioned him to wait.

"Khaleesi?" Jorah asked.

"You heard me." Daenerys replied.

"These men have shed blood for their Khal. Now they claim their rewards." Jorah said.

"She is a lamb girl, Khaleesi. The riders do her honor. If her wailing offends the Khaleesi, I will bring you her tongue." Rakharo said as he then saw a straight blade at his throat. He turned to see Itachi was threatening him.

"All life is sacred, Dothraki. Remember that or it will be a painful lesson." Itachi told him as the other Dothraki moved to draw their weapons but stopped when they saw Kisame grab his weapon.

"Princess, you have a gentle heart but this is how it's always been." Jorah said.

"That doesn't mean it's ok to stand by and let it happen." Itachi said as Jorah looked at him.

"I don't now have a gentle heart, ser. Kisame, Itachi make them stop." Daenerys said as they nodded and walked forward. Itachi walked forward and pushed the man off the woman he was about to rape.

"What the fuck, outsider?" The Dothraki asked.

"The Khaleesi orders these women be spared. They're coming with us." Itachi replied as the blood rider threw out his fist but Itachi ducked and knocked out the blood rider with a punch to the jaw.

Kisame pulled out his weapon as the other riders backed off. He helped the women up and escorted them back to Daenerys. "What will you do with them?" Jorah asked.

"Bring them to me." Daenerys said as Itachi and Kisame escorted the women to her.

"You cannot claim them all, Princess." Jorah said.

"I can and I will." Daenerys said as the Daenerys and her group made their way to Drogo because Mago, one of the riders that Kisame stopped wanted to talk to his Khal about the Khaleesi stopping him from taking what was his.

Daenerys walked up to her husband. "Moon of my life, Mago says you have taken his spoils, a daughter of a lamb man who was his to mount. Tell me the truth of this." Drogo spoke.

"Mago speaks the truth, my sun and stars. I have claimed many daughters this day…so they cannot be mounted." Daenerys said as Drogo looked at her.

"This is the way of war. These women are slaves now to do with as we please." Drogo told her.

"It pleases me to keep them safe. If your riders would mount them, let them take them for wives." Daenerys said.

"Does the horse mate with the lamb?" Qotho asked.

"The dragon feeds on horse and lamb alike." Daenerys said as Drogo smirked.

"You are a foreigner. You do not command me." Mago told her.

"I am Khalessi, I do command you." Daenerys shot back as Drogo chuckled.

"See how fierce she grows? That is my son inside her, the stallion that will mount the world. Filling her with his fire." Drogo said in pride. "I will hear no more. Mago, find somewhere else to stick your cock."

Mago spit on the ground and raised his Arak to Drogo. Itachi saw this and grabbed Daenerys to pulled her back. "A Khal who takes orders from a foreign whore is no Khal." Mago said as Qotho was about to fight him when Drogo ordered him to stop.

"I will not have your body burned. I will not give you that honor." Drogo said as he stood up as Mago pressed his sword against his chest, cutting him. Drogo just flexed and didn't back down. "The beetles will feed on your eyes. The worms will crawl through your lungs."

Mago swung twice but Drogo ducked and moved forward, taking out two daggers. "The rain will fall on your rotting skin, until nothing is left of you but bone!" Drogo shouted as he charged and dodged Mago's swings.

"You'll have to kill me!" Mago shouted as he swung again but Drogo dodged. He then thrusts his sword forward as Drogo grabbed his arms.

"I already have!" Drogo shouted as he broke his arms and sliced Mago's throat with his own sword. Drogo grabbed Mago's head and gripped his throat and pulled his tongue out from his throat as Mago's lifeless body fell to the floor.

Drogo sat back down as Daenerys ran up to him. "My sun and stars is wounded." Daenerys said as she looked at his cut.

"A scratch, moon of my life." Drogo responded.

"Where are the healers?" Daenerys asked as one of the women she saved stepped forward.

"This is a bite of a fly." Drogo said, brushing it off.

"I can help the great rider with his cut." The woman said as a blood rider stopped her from moving forward.

"The Khal needs no help from slaves who lie with sheep." Qotho said.

"She is mine. Let her speak." Daenerys told him.

"Thank you, silver lady." The woman said as she walked forward.

"Who are you?" Daenerys asked.

"I am named Mirri Maz Duur. I was the godswife of this temple." Mirri told her.

"Witch." Qotho said as he spat on the ground.

"My mother was godswife here before me. She taught me how to make healing smokes and ointments. All men are of one flock, so my people believe. The great Shepard sent his people to—"Mirri was cut off as Qotho slapped her.

"To many words. A witch's words poison the ears." Qotho said.

"Lamb or lion, his wound must be washed and sewn or it will fester." Mirri said as Daenerys looked at Drogo.

"Let her clean your wound, my sun and stars, it makes me hurt to see you bleed." Daenerys said as Drogo nodded and Mirri got to work on cleaning his wound.

Back in Westeros, Robb had assembled his father's bannermen and they assembled their vassals' men and began marching down south with all the horses, siege weapons and armor they could carry. They gathered first at Winterfell and once they were ready and the leadership was organized, they marched from Winterfell through the Barrowlands and past Moat Cailin when they stopped near Greywater Watch to make camp and ready their plans.

Lady Catelyn and Ser Rodrick had ridden from the Vale after they received word of Lord Stark's imprisonment and hurried to the North. They rode past the Twins and at Greywater Watch saw the large encampment of the forces of the North.

"Robb's brought the North with him." Catelyn said as they rode into camp.

Robb Stark was in the main tent with his generals and lords along with Theon to discuss the recent news they learned from their scouts. "The Riverlords have fallen back, with Jaime Lannister at their heels. And Lord Tywin is bringing around a second Lannister army from the South. Our scouts confirm it's even larger than the King Slayer's." Robb told them.

"One army, or two. The King's in the North threw back hosts ten times as large." Greatjon told Robb when he saw Lady Catelyn and stood up to bow and the other men followed.

"Mother!" Robb said, happy to see her alive.

"You look well." Catelyn said with a smile.

"Lady Catelyn, you're a blessing to see during these dark times." Greatjon said.

"We had not thought to meet you here, my lady." Theon said.

"I had not thought to be here. I wish to speak to my son, alone, if you'll permit me my lords." Catelyn said.

"You heard her, move your asses! Go on, out!" Greatjon said as they all left the tent. "Come on, Greyjoy, you too. Don't worry, my lady. We'll stab our swords up Tywin's bunghole and then it's off to the Red Keep to free Ned."

Robb and his mother hugged, happy to see one another alive. Robb showed his mother the raven written to him by Sansa with no mention of Sansa. They both agreed that Robb's and the North's only hope was that they could defeat the Lannisters in battle or else their entire family will die.

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2 days had passed since Naruto raced for King's Landing and he would make it to King's Landing in another 1-2 days. It would have taken shorter but Adawale's horse gave out and he had to ride with Naruto so it took them longer. Little did Naruto know how serious things all over the 7 Kingdoms had transpired, with Robb marching down South, Jaime and Tywin Lannister sacking the Riverlands, and Ned Stark's capture. Robb was just outside the Twins and his mother Catelyn was negotiating a deal with Lord Frey for him to cross. Tyrion had made it to his father's camp and was preparing himself for his own march into battle and Joffrey had made Sansa kneel and swear fealty to him in exchange for being merciful to her father.

Speaking of Ned, he was still in the Black Cells and was still alive thanks to the water pouch that Varys had given him before. He was starving but with the water he would survive. He was resting against the wall when he heard the door to his cell open. He opened his eyes and saw the flicker of a torch get closer. Ned looked and saw it was Varys again.

"You've seen better days, my lord." Varys said as he looked at Ned.

"Another visit? It seems you're my last friend." Ned said as Varys handed him a fresh water pouch. Ned opened it and took a sip.

"No, no. Some people still love you. Sansa came to court this morning to plead for your life." Varys said.

"On her knees, begging for me? Did you laugh with the others?" Ned asked.

"You do me wrong, my lord. Your blood is the last thing I want." Varys replied.

"I don't know what you want. I'd given up trying to guess." Ned told him as Varys chuckled.

"When I was a boy, before they cut my balls off with a hot knife, I traveled with a circus through the free cities. They taught me that each man as a role to play. The same is true at court. I am the Master of Whispers; my role is to be sly and curious. I am a good actor, my lord. Naruto's role is to keep the peace of the realm and ensure the men who argue and kill one another have a future for their children. Someone you should have trusted with your plot a long time ago." Varys said.

"Can you free me from this place?" Ned asked.

"I could, but will I? No." Varys replied as Ned chuckled. "As I said I'm no hero. I wouldn't have the means of ensuring your escape or protecting myself from the Queen's wrath."

"What do you want? Tell me. No riddles, no stories, tell me. What do you want?" Ned asked.

"Peace. Plain and simple, my lord. Do you know that your son is marching south with an army of North men? Loyal lad, fighting for his father's freedom, yet naïve." Varys told him.

"Robb? He's just a boy." Ned replied.

"Boys have been conquerors and warriors before. Young Naruto an excellent example. A young boy self-trained and taught in the ways of battle and managed to defeat some of this land's greatest warriors and make a name for himself. If the gods had deemed it and he was Robert's son or yours, he'd be King by now." Varys said with a chuckled as Ned looked at him.

"Why do you bring him up so much? Why?" Ned asked, curious about this uncanny respect Varys had for the boy.

"Because I trust him, as crazy as it sounds he is the one person in the 7 Kingdoms I trust to do what is necessary to ensure that we have a future. He may be a boy of no noble birth or blood but I know he has a great destiny. A destiny intertwined with the fate of the 7 Kingdoms. Plus, the boy is smart, witty and a good friend." Varys said as Ned glanced at him. "Naruto is a boy who is more concerned about the safety and security of others over himself. If we had more men like him, this world would be better off."

"A fantasy. A fantasy you'd find in a book or an old story." Ned said as he took another sip of water.

"Perhaps but he's a person we need now more than ever. With Robert dead, Joffrey is King yet the transfer of power will not be smooth. Stannis is the next in line should people discover what you have discovered. He's a proven battle commander and he is utterly without mercy." Varys said.

"Stannis Baratheon is Robert's true heir. The throne is his by right." Ned replied.

"Sansa pleaded so sweetly for your life, it would be a shame to throw it away. Cersei is no fool. She knows a tame wolf is more useful then a dead one." Varys told him as Ned felt insulted.

"You want me to serve the woman who murdered my friend?! Who butchered my men?! Who crippled my men?!" Ned asked.

"I want you to serve the realm! Tell the queen you will confess to your vile treason, tell your son to lay down his sword and proclaim Joffrey as the true heir. Cersei knows you to be a man of honor. If you promise to keep her secret and carry it to your grave, I believe she will allow you to take the Black and live out the rest of your life at the Wall, with your brother and your bastard." Varys said as Ned chuckled.

"You think my life is some precious thing to me? That I would trade my honor for a few years of…of what? You grew up with actors. You learnt their craft and you learnt it well. I grew up with soldiers…I learned how to die a long time ago." Ned said as Varys exhaled.

"Pity. Such a pity." Varys said as he got up to leave. He walked to the door but stopped and turned back to Lord Stark. "While I admire your honor, I'm afraid it'll do little to protect your daughter. I'll ensure that your daughter is kept as safe as she can be." Ned looked at Varys as he left his cell, hoping he had made the right decision.

Back in Essos, Daenerys, Khal Drogo and the Khalasar were moving through the Great Grass Sea after their recent attack and raiding of a village. They were moving through the area and had traveled for a few days. Drogo led the Khalasar with his blood riders and Daenerys right behind him. Daenerys was worried as she saw Drogo didn't look well. He was slumped over a bit on his horse, with a blanket over his shoulders and it seemed that he was going to fall over.

"My lord…my sun and stars…Drogo." Daenerys called out to him as Drogo finally slumped over the side and fell off his horse. Daenerys immediately got off his horse and rushed to his side while Itachi and Kisame did the same. Some of his blood riders got off to see if they could help while the others gathered around to see what happened.

Itachi looked at Drogo's wound and bandage and saw the dark colored spot from dried blood. He moved it a bit and saw it was infected. "My moon…my horse…I must ride…" Drogo managed to say.

"He fell from his horse. A Khal who cannot ride is no Khal." Qotho said.

"He's tired. He just needs rest, that is all. We've ridden far enough today. We'll camp here." Daenerys said.

"This is no place to camp. A woman does not give us orders. Not even a Khaleesi." Qotho said.

"We'll camp here. Tell them Khal Drogo commanded it." Daenerys said.

"You do not command me Khaleesi." Qotho told her.

"Fine Mirri Maz Duur. Bring her to me." Daenerys said.

"The witch?! I'll bring you her head, Khaleesi." Qotho replied.

"Bring her to me unharmed or Khal Drogo will hear why you defied me." Daenerys said as Qotho grunted and went to get her.

The other Dothraki began to settle and making their tents and make camp. Daenerys held Drogo's hand as Itachi looked at his wound and saw it was infected badly and too far gone for any medicine to heal. "Your grace, I don't think there is anything to be done." Itachi said.

"I refuse to believe that. He must live." Daenerys told him. "Help me with him."

"Yes, your grace." Itachi said as he and Kisame picked up Drogo and moved him into a tent. They laid him down as Daenerys and her handmaidens made him comfortable with a warm blanket and wet towels to try and help his fever. Itachi even took some herbs he had to try and help but the best they could do at this point was to make him comfortable. Daenerys held Drogo's hand as he was sweating profusely and speaking gibberish in his delirium.

"Khaleesi." Jorah said as he entered the tent.

"Come." Daenerys said as Jorah walked in to see the state that Khal Drogo was in. "He's very strong. No one understands how strong he is."

Jorah looked at Itachi who shook his head no as he glanced at the wound. Jorah took out a knife and pealed back the bandage that Itachi had put on and saw that the sword wound was infected and past the point of any known healing.

"He will die tonight, Khaleesi." Jorah said.

"He can't. I won't let him." Daenerys said.

"Even a queen doesn't have that power, your grace." Itachi said.

"We should leave tonight, Khaleesi. There's a nearby port in Asshai." Jorah said.

"I won't leave him." Daenerys said

"He's too far gone, your grace. Listen to Mormont. We should leave tonight, bring anyone who will follow you and make way for Braavos or Pentos. Our order has allies that can aid us." Itachi said.

"Even if—even if he dies, why would I run? I am Khaleesi and my—my son will be Khal after Drogo." Daenerys said.

"This isn't Westeros where men honor blood, here they only honor strength." Jorah said.

"He's right, Khaleesi. Once Drogo dies, the warriors will fight amongst themselves to prove who is strongest and whoever wins will be the new Khal. Any laws or rules made by the old would be irrelevant. The new Khal won't want any rivals." Itachi told her as Daenerys looked at him.

"I won't leave him." Daenerys said as Jorah and Itachi heard the tent flap open and readied their weapons in case.

Mirri Maz Duur walked into the tent with Qotho and another blood rider. Mirri knelt and looked at the wound and saw its state. "The wound has festered." Mirri said.

"You did this, witch." Qotho said as he unsheathed his dagger.

"Stop. I don't want her hurt." Daenerys told him.

"No? No?! You don't want her hurt? Pray we don't hurt you too. You let this witch put her hands on our Khal." Qotho said as he kicked Mirri which made Itachi unsheathe his sword.

"Rein in your tongue. She's still your Khaleesi." Jorah told him.

"Only while the blood of my blood lives!" Qotho shouted as Itachi readied his sword. "Once he dies, she is nothing."

Daenerys stood up and looked at Qotho. "I have never been nothing. I am the blood of the dragon!" Daenerys shouted.

"All the dragons are dead, Khalessi." Qotho said as he left so Itachi sheathed his sword.

"I think you should wear your armor tonight, Jorah." Itachi said as Jorah nodded and left.

"You saved my life once more." Mirri said.

"And now you will save his." Daenerys said.

"He's beyond my healer's skills. All that can be done is to ease his pain." Mirri said.

"Save him and I will free you. I swear it. You must know a way. Some…magic." Daenerys said as Mirri got an idea.

"There is a spell. Some would say death is cleaner." Mirri said as Daenerys thought for a bit.

"Do it. Save him." Daenerys told him.

"There is a price." Mirri told her.

"You'll have gold—whatever you want." Daenerys replied.

"It's not a matter of gold. This is blood magic. Only death pays for life." Mirri said.

"My death?" Daenerys asked.

"No. Not your death, Khaleesi. Bring me his horse." Mirri said as Daenerys nodded to Doreah who got up. She walked outside the tent and passed Kisame who noticed her worried look but gave her a reassuring smile and helped her.

"Your grace, a word in private?" Itachi asked as Daenerys nodded. He helped her to her feet and they moved away from Mirri. "Your grace, I am your sworn sword and protector and I will always protect you but I must advise against this."

"If this saves Drogo, then it must be done." Daenerys said.

"Your grace, I'm aware that magic is real. Naruto, himself can use magic but it does not require the use of a sacrifice. Blood magic is only useful for one thing and that is taking lives, not bringing them back. If you do this, it may very well kill Drogo rather than save him." Itachi said.

"How can you be so sure?" Daenerys asked.

"Our training includes the history of the people who use blood magic and any kind of magic that requires sacrifice will end in death. Your grace, this will end badly, do not do this." Itachi told her.

"I thank you for your counsel but if this can save Drogo, it will be done." Daenerys said as Itachi reluctantly nodded.

"Yes, your grace." Itachi replied.

They had some Dothraki bring Drogo's horse into the tent and it began neighing and bucking, sensing that something was wrong.

"Khaleesi, do not do this thing. Let me kill this witch." Qavarro said.

"You kill her and you kill your Khal." Daenerys told him.

"This is blood magic. It is forbidden." Qavarro said.

"I am your Khaleesi. I tell you what is forbidden." Daenerys said.

The horse was now in the middle of the tent, next to Drogo as Mirri began chanting in an ancient language that they couldn't understand. She walked up to the horse, petting its coat to calm it down as she had everything she needed. "You must leave." Mirri said as Daenerys told Qavarro to take Irri and leave. "You must go to, Lady. Once I begin to sing, no one must enter the tent. The dead will dance here tonight."

Daenerys looked at Drogo as she made her way out. Mirri kept chanting and slit the horse's throat, causing the blood to squirt all over Drogo and onto Daenerys's face. Itachi helped her out of the tent as the rest of the Khalasar gathered around to see what was happening. Jorah made his way through the crowd and saw the blood on Daenerys's face and heard the chanting.

"What have you done?" Jorah asked.

"I have to save him." Daenerys replied.

"We could have been 10 miles from here on the way to Asshai. You would have been safe." Jorah said as Itachi helped her walk when they heard the howl and scream of something demonic come from the tent.

Qotho and two of his men ran up after hearing the scream. "This must not be." Qotho said.

"This must be." Daenerys told him.

"Witch." Qotho said to her.

"Qotho, calm down." Qavarro told Qotho but Qotho elbowed him in the face.

"No, you cannot." Daenerys said as she tried to stop him but he pushed her to the side and she fell to the ground. Irri and Doreah ran up to her as Qotho and his two friends walked to the tent. Itachi saw Daenerys fall and quickly pulled out his sword as Jorah did the same.

"No further, Qotho." Itachi warned him as Qotho turned and saw Jorah the Andal and the foreigner with the red eyes. He charged at Jorah while his friends took on Itachi.

Itachi readied himself as one of the Dothraki swung his sword at his head but Itachi blocked it and pushed him away. He then ducked under a sword swing from the other Dothraki and stabbed him in the gut. He moved his body and flung him off his sword as the other Dothraki swung down. Itachi parried and pushed him back and then sliced his leg, causing him to the drop to his knees in pain which allowed Itachi to followed up with a decapitating slice.

He flicked his sword clean of blood and sheathed it as Jorah killed Qotho with a slash to the face. Itachi then went to Daenerys to help her. "Your grace, are you ok?" Itachi asked.

"The baby…the baby is coming." Daenerys said as Itachi grabbed her and picked her up, bridle style.

"Fetch the midwives!" Jorah shouted.

"They will not come. They say she is cursed." Qavarro said.

"It's fine. Just get us a hut. Kisame!" Itachi shouted as Kisame ran over to help him move Daenerys into a hut with Irri and Doreah while Jorah, Qavarro and the other Dothraki loyal to Daenerys kept everyone else away.

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Naruto, Yusuf and Adawale finally made it to King's Landing after another two days on the road. Because of Adawale's horse dying, it took them longer. They tied their horses to some stables near the King's Gate and proceeded through the city to the Red Keep to hopefully be met by Lord Stark and try and keep things from getting any worse…but how wrong he was. As they were walking, he heard the ringing of the bells that echoed through the city and everyone seemed to be heading in one general direction. Something was definitely wrong.

He saw some kids passed by so he stopped them for some answers. "Hey, what's going on? Where's everyone going?!" Naruto asked.

"They're taking him to the Sept of Baelor." One of the kids said.

"Taking who?" Naruto asked.

"The Hand of the King." The kid said as he ran off.

"Fucking hell." Naruto said as he, Adawale and Yusuf followed the kids and the crowd to the Sept of Baelor. It took them roughly ten minutes running through the city and managed to make it to the street up to the Sept of Baelor where hundreds of the city's residents, peasants, and merchants had gathered. The crowd was so packed together that if someone was killed they couldn't fall.

He saw Joffrey with the crown on his head standing next to his mother and Sansa and she looked like she's been through a lot. The rest of the small council was there, Varys, Pycelle, and Baelish with the King's Guards, Ser Illyne Payne, the High Septon and the Hound. The City Watch who were on the Lannister payroll pushed Lord Stark onto a platform so he could speak to the crowd.

Lord Stark looked up and at the crowd and could see at the one of the alleyways that Naruto and his rangers had arrived. He had thought about what he was going to say before but seeing him, he changed his mind. "I am Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Hand of the King." Lord Stark looked at Sansa who smile and nodded. He then looked at Varys who had seen Naruto arrive and nodded, gesturing to Naruto meaning that with him her, Sansa would be safe.

"I come before you to confess my actions in the sights of Gods and men. And let all of you know, that I speak the truth. I betrayed the faith of my king and the trust of my friend, Robert. I swore to protect his children but before his blood was cold, I plotted to take the throne for myself." Ned said, with sadness and grief as Cersei smiled that everything was going according to plan. "Let the High Septon and Baelor the Blessed bear witness to what I say: Joffrey Baratheon…is not the one true heir to the Iron Throne!"

Once everyone heard this, they began talking amongst themselves as to what was happening. "The King Robert Baratheon had no true children with Cersei Lannister, Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella Baratheon are bastards born of incest between the Queen Cersei Lannister and the Kingslayer, Jaime Lannister and none have the right to the Iron Throne!" Ned shouted at the top of his lungs as everyone was shocked to hear this.

"LIES! ALL OF IT!" Joffrey shouted at the top of his lungs. "You traitorous cunt! Ser Illyne, bring me his head!"

Sansa pleaded for mercy as she begged Joffrey to let her father live while Cersei and Lord Varys tried to stop him from doing this. The crowd was put in a frenzy as the City Watch tried to keep them back. Ser Illyne put on an executioner's mask and grabbed House Stark's Valyrian Steel sword, Ice. Naruto, Yusuf and Adawale tried to get to him to stop this as they pushed and shoved people out of their way but the crowd was too dense.

"Move! MOVE!" Naruto shouted as he pushed two men out of the way and shoved another as he tried to run to stop the execution.

Ser Illyne stood next to Lord Stark as he was on his knees and closed his eyes. Lord Stark slowed his breathing and accepted his fate, praying to the old gods that his daughter and his family would be kept safe. "May the old gods keep my family safe…and ensure that the 7 Kingdoms lives on in peace." Lord Stark thought as he awaited his fate.

Naruto managed to make it past the statue of Baelor and was just about to make it when he saw Ser Illyne swing Ice down. "NOOO!" Naruto shouted as he saw the blade take off Lord Stark's head and a flock of ravens flew in the air.

Naruto stared in disbelief as he saw the bloodied sword drip onto the ground with Lord Stark's lifeless body on the ground. Some of the women screamed in horror as the City Watch was having even more trouble to keep the peace as some of the people including the High Septon believed the execution on holy ground was blasphemous. Naruto moved through the crowd and saw Lord Stark's head on the ground but turned to see Sansa had fainted.

He ran onto the platform and shoved Baelish to the ground as he saw Varys was tending to her. "Sansa! Sansa, can you hear me?!" Naruto asked as he cradled her head.

"She's in shock. Get her to the Red Keep." Varys said as Naruto nodded. He picked her up, bridle style and moved passed the crowd and to the street to make it to the Red Keep as Adawale and Yusuf followed him to keep him safe. He made his way into the Red Keep and to Sansa's room where he placed her down on the bed.

"Adawale, stay with her and keep her safe. Yusuf, go back to the headquarters and gather everyone. I'll be there shortly." Naruto said as they nodded.

Naruto left her room and walked out of the Red Keep but before he could he saw Varys enter. Varys motioned Naruto to followed and he did, following him out of the Red Keep and to the secret passage near the dungeons.

"Varys, what the hell happened?" Naruto asked.

"A lot my friend. Come, I have much to tell you." Varys said as he and Naruto spoke about what he had missed in the city.

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The next day, word had spread and ravens had been sent out to every corner of the 7 Kingdoms about what had transpired at the Great Sept of Baelor. Lord Eddard Stark, Warden of the North, was killed by Joffrey but not before saying some rather interesting things about Joffrey and the Queen. Word had already spread and the small folk and lords of the 7 Kingdoms wondered if what Ned Stark said was true. If that was the case, then there was no heir to the Iron Throne and Stannis was to be next in line.

Word had made it to the North and they were all grieving over the loss of their liege lord and were even most set on killing the Lannisters. While in King's Landing, Joffrey quickly dissented any talk about if he was worthy for the crown and anyone who had spoken out of turn would never speak again. He was in the royal throne room, doing what he thought it meant to rule and that meant torturing a minstrel for a song he sang about King Robert.

Naruto was in the throne room, standing next to Adawale, Yusuf, Shao Jun, and several other members of the Akatsuki watching as Joffrey had Lannister soldiers hold down the Minstrel while Ser Illyne prepared to take out his tongue. Naruto clenched his fist in anger as he wanted to act when he felt a calming hand on his shoulder stop him. He turned to see it was Varys.

"Don't do anything rash, my friend. As much as we don't like it, we must all play our part if we wish to see tomorrow." Varys said as Naruto nodded.

"Any word on Daenerys?" Naruto asked.

"None, I'm afraid. My little birds haven't seen her in a while. But surely your men you have guarding her would have sent word?" Varys asked as Naruto had told him yesterday that he had some friends looking out for her as extra security, but Varys already knew as his little birds had told him of the two strange men wearing the same symbol that Naruto wore on his clothes.

"I haven't heard from them in a while. Something must have happened." Naruto said as they saw Joffrey stand up.

"I'm done for the day. I'll leave the rest of the matters to you, Mother." Joffrey said as he got up and walked down from the throne with the Hound and Ser Meryn following him. He walked up to Sansa, who looked like crap after her father's death. "You look quite nice."

"Thank you, my lord." Sansa replied.

"Your grace. I'm king now. Walk with me, I want to show you something." Joffrey said as he walked out of the throne you.

"Do as you're bid, child." The Hound told Sansa who followed Joffrey. Naruto then nodded to Varys and him and his men left to follow.

"Oh dear, I have a terrible feeling about this." Varys whispered to himself as he decided to follow him.

Joffrey walked with Sansa to the walls of the Red Keep and began talking about how powerful he was and as soon as Sansa bled that he would put a son in her. They walked along the pathway next to the wall of the Red Keep when Joffrey stopped next to a platform and Sansa saw what he had brought her to see. The heads of her father and the rest of her household that came to King's Landing are stuck on spikes.

"No, please no!" Sansa shouted as she tried to leave but Ser Meryn kept her from moving so Sansa just turned her head away.

"This one's your father." Joffrey said as he pointed to the decaying and fly-swarmed head of her father. "Look at it and see what happens to traitors."

"You promised to be merciful." Sansa said.

"And I was. I gave him a clean death in spite of the horrid things he said about me and my mother. Look at him." Joffrey said.

"Please let me go home. I won't do any treason, I swear." Sansa begged.

"Mother says I'm still to marry you. So, you'll stay here and obey. Look at him!" Joffrey shouted as Sansa looked and saw her father's head.

"How long do I have to look?" Sansa asked.

"As long as it pleases me. Do you want to see the rest?" Joffrey asked.

"If it please, your grace." Sansa said.

"That's your Septa there. I'll tell you what. I'm going to give you a present. After I raise my armies and kill your traitor brother, I'm going to give you his head as well." Joffrey told her.

"Or maybe he'll give me yours." Sansa told him as Joffrey was a bit taken back by the reply.

"My mother tells me a king should never strike his lady. Ser Meryn." Joffrey said as Ser Meryn turned her around and slapped her across the face. He moved to do it again when he heard a voice.

"Hit her again and you lose the hand." They heard as they saw Naruto and some of his rangers standing there.

"I take orders from the King, not you boy." Ser Meryn said as Naruto look unfazed.

"Good, then strike her again and see what happens." Naruto said as he walked past the Hound and got in Ser Meryn's face. "What kind of knight strikes an unarmed, innocent girl? No wonder you couldn't even kill Syrio Forel."

Ser Meryn fumed with anger as Naruto gently grabbed Sansa's arm and moved her away as he grabbed a cloth to wipe the blood from her lip. "Are you ok?" Naruto asked as Sansa nodded.

"What do you think you're doing?" Joffrey asked as Naruto looked at the small brat and wanted nothing more than to drive his sword through his head.

"Ser Naruto was just coming to speak to you, your grace. I believe you said something about wanting to check on the armory." Varys said as he walked out to join the group. When he said that, it transition's Joffrey focus from Naruto.

"Yes, of course. I'll want to decide which weapon to use to kill my enemies." Joffrey said as he and the King's Guard left.

"Shao Jun, take Sansa to her room and keep her safe. And if anyone gives you trouble, just use my name." Naruto said as Shao Jun nodded and motioned for Lady Sansa to walk first.

"Thank you, ser Naruto." Sansa said as she left and Shao Jun followed her.

"You didn't need to intervene, Varys." Naruto told him.

"Perhaps but if I didn't who knows what Joffrey might have done. The balance of power has shifted in the city and as long as Joffrey is king, we will need to play the role of loyal subject." Varys said.

"Luckily, my position gives me some leniency but you're right. But Joffrey and Cersei are going to need to be reminded that the people of this city won't stand for how they will treat them." Naruto said.

"Time will tell, my friend. But if we wish to pursue our plans then we'll have to tread carefully." Varys said as he nodded and left. Naruto looked at the head stuck on the spikes along the wall of the Red Keep and knew that he was partially responsible for not being in the city to stop this.

Naruto grabbed his necklace and decided that he was going to keep doing what he was doing and what he had planned, it was time to change things up. "Come on." Naruto said as they left the Red Keep and walked to the Brightest Light. Naruto walked into the secret office and over to the fire place. He pushed a brick near the fireplace and the fire pit and back wall moved to the side to reveal the secret entrance to the training ground and hideout that Naruto and the Akatsuki used to have secret meetings or train.

"Gather everyone and meet me down stairs." Naruto said as they nodded and left to get everyone.

Naruto walked down to the secret floors below the Brightest Light. He walked past several doors that were used as training rooms, healing chambers or bomb making rooms and made his way to the secret vault. He opened the door to the Secret Vault to reveal an empty room. He pushed in three different bricks and part of the wall came down to reveal a secret alcove where items were kept and among them was the ice stone that Naruto found North of the Wall. It was time to embrace who he really was and if Naruto's gut was right, the stone would play a big part in that.

Naruto grabbed the stone and moved it to the sacred meeting room where they inducted new members into the order. Naruto placed the stone onto the stone pedestal where members sword to abide by the rules of the order. He waited as the rest of the Akatsuki members walked in.

"Naruto, you called for us?" Achilles asked.

"Yes. After thinking a lot about what happened and what had transpired…you were right, Achilles. I haven't embraced who I really am…and I think it's time." Naruto said as he placed his hands on the ice stone and closed his eyes to concentrate. "I am Naruto Uzumaki…I am Azor Ahai. I am ready."

He concentrated, feeling the power of his magic and his necklace flow through his body. His necklace began to glow brightly as each symbol of the element glowed in each respective color. The fire symbol glowed red, water symbol glowed blue, the lightning symbol glowed yellow, the wind symbol glowed grey and the earth symbol glowed brown. Naruto then raised his hands as he generated a small orb of fire, water, wind, earth, and lightning that then flew around the egg in a circular pattern. Naruto concentrated more as the spinning increased and soon the five elements combined into a singular green mass of energy that was absorbed into the stone.

The stone glowed in a flash of white light as it began to shake and rattle, the ice around the stone began to crack and break away and once a large crack was made down the middle of the stone, it exploded in a flash of bright light causing Naruto and everyone to shield their eyes.

Once the light began to die down, Naruto and everyone opened their eyes and they couldn't believe what they saw. "Oh my god." Naruto said.

"I don't believe it." Achilles said as they saw that the ice stone on the pedestal was replaced with broken ice fragments and…an ice-colored dragon the size of a small dog.

The dragon stretched its wings and yawned as it sneezed and blew out a small puff of ice cold air. It looked around before seeing Naruto and titled its head before walked slowly to him. Naruto held his hand out as the dragon sniffed it, and then licked his hand as it could smell that Naruto was good. It then climbed onto his hand and got comfortable. Naruto couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"This can't be possible." Naruto said.

"But it is. Azor Ahai is reborn…and with him, a new hope." Achilles said as he and the rest of the Akatsuki bowed. Naruto still couldn't wrap his mind around what had just happened and wondered what this meant for his future. The ice dragon looked around before flexing its wings and screeching with its new lungs.

End of Chapter 4

I hoped you guys like the 4th chapter. Naruto has fully embraced his destiny and will be met with trials and tribulations as the War of Five Kings emerges on the horizon and he must decide on how to advance. Now that I finished up Season 1, things will ramp up in terms of action and everything else. I originally wanted to end this chapter earlier but I decided against it because I could finally end Season 1 and start fresh with season 2 in the next chapter.

Sorry for not uploading but I've been super busy with work and it doesn't leave me a lot of free time to write but I write when I can and I'm not stopping so don't worry. I'm working on the chapters for other stories so they'll be coming after this one is uploaded.

Next Chapter, Naruto faces the War of Five Kings as he not only must keep himself and everyone else alive but make decisions on who to fight for, who to protect and where to draw the line. And keeping his new friend a secret from people who shouldn't know.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Game of Thrones. Both belong to their respective owners, I'm just a big fan.