Game of Thrones: Kindred Spirits
Chapter 23 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 23
When he felt himself regaining consciousness, Rickon wasn't sure where he was. For one horrible moment he feared seeing Ramsay and Myranda above him. Jerking awake he cried out, only for someone to grab him. He struggled at first; until he realized the person grabbing him was in fact hugging him.
"Shhh, Rickon, it's okay, it's okay." It was his mother.
Rickon was startled and his voice shook. "M-mum..."
"I'm here."
It had been so long since he felt such warmth and he finally became aware of the fact that the rest of the family was present too.
"I...what..." He stammered.
He was now able to take in his surroundings; he was in a hospital, lying on the bed, his family all around him. He was safe; the nightmare was over.
But he was still tense, still afraid, remembering the horrors he had endured. "What, what happened, I…?"
It was his father who spoke. "The police were able to save you and Lyanna. You both passed out, going into shock because of what you endured. You were brought here and they treated your injuries, you'll be alright, you'll make a full recovery."
"Ramsay's dead, he tried to resist and it got him killed; they managed to arrest Myranda though, she's in jail now." Robb added.
Rickon nodded slowly; taking this in.
He couldn't deny he was relieved, the nightmare truly was over; he was safe.
"You...You said Lyanna was rescued too, that she's alright?" He asked anxiously.
Cat nodded. "Yes, you're both safe now."
Rickon smiled at that, his relief growing stronger. It was then the door opened and, forgetting her usual beliefs and even their audience, including her family who entered behind her, Lyanna ran straight too him and they embraced, overcome with joy at being reunited and safe.
"Rickon, I…" She gasped.
He just nodded, smiling lightly. "I know Lyanna, I know, but we're safe now."
She smiled lightly and they tightened their embrace again. The rest of the family watched happily. But then it happened the door opened again.
"Oh..."
All turned at the sound of the voice, for standing there, in the doorway, looking awkward, was Arya, with Gendry right behind her. It was clear she had come as soon as she could, hearing of what happened to her youngest brother. But she had clearly not counted on running into her family so soon.
"I..." She cleared her throat. "Rickon, are you…?"
Rickon just smiled. "I'm okay Arya, really...But there's something else that needs to be done."
All eyes turned to him.
It was Catelyn who spoke first. "Rickon..."
He just smiled. "It's been too long, this needs to happen, I think we're all aware of that."
They couldn't deny it and so they all nodded.
Arya sighed and then spoke first.
"Mum, dad...I, Gendry and I…?"
It was Cat who finally broke the tension; with a simple question. "When is the wedding?"
Arya blinked, surprised but then nodded. "Second week of the summer holidays, on Thursday...You..."
"We've been though a lot Arya, all of us...Didn't Sansa tell you we wanted to fix things?"
Gendry nodded and Arya smiled. "She did; I wasn't ready but; I just wonder if we really can..."
Ned smiled softly. "Well, we've only got one way to find out."
"You're right." She said. "We have to try, all of us."
They all smiled and soon Arya embraced her parents; for the first time since she ran off to be with Gendry and the others all smiled, ready to welcome her back and to welcome Gendry into the family. Finally, things were finally looking to be resolved and to start looking up for the family. It would be an uphill struggle, but at least they'd face it together.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
