Game of Thrones: Kindred Spirits

Chapter 18 of my Game of Thrones story.

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Chapter 18

Bran smiled lightly as he sat with Jojen at lunch, it had been a reasonably good day at school for them both and they were currently enjoying lunch together, eating and casually talking to pass the time. It was while they were having lunch together that Rickon approached them; Bran smiled lightly as he saw his brother approaching and spoke up.

"Hey Rick, what's up?"

Rickon smiled too. "Hi Bran, Jojen. So um...wait till you hear this."

Both of them now gave Rickon their full attention; noting his expression and curious as to what he had to tell them.

Finally Rickon revealed. "So, last night at dinner, we heard from mum that Aunt Lysa ripped her a new one for how she treated you guys. She then heard from all us that we feel the same. It's certainly affected and well...she actually wants to see you, Bran."

Bran froze, stunned at that; but then narrowed his eyes. "Oh really, and I'm just to trust this, she..."

"Bran please, I understand why you'd think that, but we all believe mum wants to fix this, she means it." Rickon pleaded.

Bran remained uncertain, but then Jojen squeezed his hand.

"Bran, we need to at least try. Let's at least talk to your mother, okay." He said softly.

Bran sighed but then nodded. "Alright, fine, I'll do it."

They all shared a smile and were hopeful.


Rickon smiled lightly, heading outside as school finally ended for the day. He was hopeful that things could work out between Bran and their mother; that things would finally be resolved. He had to admit there were still issues in regards to the family, especially for the Arya issue and of course, his own problems. But right now, he wished to put that to the back of his mind and instead he smiled widely as Lyanna arrived. But his smile faltered when he saw Lyanna's expression.

"Lyanna?" He queried, worriedly.

Lyanna sighed. "Myranda again, continuing to harass me...also I think that creep Ramsay is stalking me, I'm sure I saw him spying on me earlier."

"What?"

She shook her head. "I know but, I can't say for certain, I just..."

"Alright then, we'll keep our eyes open."

She agreed and so together they headed away from school.

Meanwhile, having finished changing from her gym clothes to her school uniform, Arya exited the changing room, getting ready to head back home. She briefly contemplated actually going to see Gendry at his work but decided not to in the end. Then suddenly, she was pulled from her thoughts when suddenly her phone began to ring. She checked it and smiled before answering.

"Hey Sansa." She greeted.

"Hi Arya, what's up?" Her sister replied; sounding quite cheerful.

Arya replied casually. "Nothing much, was just getting ready to head home, why?"

Sansa nearly lost herself in her excitement as she revealed. "Bran and Jojen are coming over after school; mum...mum's finally realized her mistake and is hoping to fix things with them."

"Wow, that's...cool." Arya gasped. "I hope it all works out."

Sansa agreed with this assessment and they both shared their joy.

"Oh that reminds me." Sansa remarked. "I...I talked to mum and dad, in regards to everything that's been happening and, I know you might be suspicious; but trust me, it's true."

Arya paused at that, uncertain. "What?"

Sansa then revealed. "Mum, dad...everyone in the family, they want to fix things with you and Gendry too; I'm sure they're willing to listen, they'll accept you guys, I'm sure of it."

Arya was startled by this and yet while feeling touched she felt something.

"It sounds amazing Sansa, but I...I don't think I'm ready yet." She admitted.

Sansa replied calmly. "It's okay Arya, I understand, and I'm sure everyone else will too; take your time, but remember...we are here and willing to listen now."

Arya smiled as they hung up, she felt lighter than she had in a long time.


Bran bit his lip, nervous as he approached the front door of the Stark family home. Jojen was with him and squeezed his hand reassuringly again.

"Hey, it's gonna be alright; we face this together." He said.

Bran nodded. "Right, let's, let's go."

So together they knocked on the door and entered.

"Bran."

He bit his lip, his parents were there, waiting in the living room.

"Mum...dad..." He whispered.

Cat stood and approached; looking worried and upset.

"Oh Bran, I..." She burst out before she embraced Bran.

Bran froze, startled but then Cat burst out again.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I should never have...You needed me most and I should have helped you. But I...I chased you away." She bust out. "I'm so sorry."

Bran slowly returned the embrace before speaking. "I...Mum, are you sure you…?"

Stepping back she nodded. "I should've been there for you Bran, but I want to fix this for you and be there for you from now on."

Bran smiled happily and could see he was genuine. "Thanks mum."

They were hopeful and when they embraced again they could finally feel that maybe things would get better after all.


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