Hey everyone, another chapter. Sorry for the delay, by the lack of reviews I'm guessing that what I'm doing is okay. I've recently watched the Red Wedding and the final episode of the Game of Thrones season 3 so I've got some new ideas. Enjoy! - SnowandStark
Chapter 13
He lead me back to my seat next to Ned, most of the people had gone to get refreshments so the stands was less crowded. I walked over to Ned and sat down, trying not to catch his attention. He saw me and turned to look at me, before I could say anything he pulled me into a tight hug which I happily returned. He pulled back slowly a large smile spread across his face "Now what was that for?" I asked, laughing at his joy. "I just wanted to show you how proud I am of you. If your parents and brother were here today then they would agree with me. You have become a beautiful, capable young woman and I am so pleased that I had the pleasure of calling you my daughter." Tears started to form in my eyes and I grabbed Eddard even tighter. "You don't know how much that means to me." I pulled away and looked deep into Ned's eyes. "I miss them all so much." My mind drifted back to Gwaine, "I know you do Kayla, but you've got a new family now who care for you very deeply. They will do everything within their power to keep you safe!" A smile spread across my face and I let out a long breath. "Thank you Ned, for everything." He smiled warmly at me and pulled me close to his side to watch the rest of the tourney.
As the day came to a close and evening arrived we made our way to the big feast that was being hosted by the King. I had gotten changed into a different gown for the occasion and had even done my hair again. I sat at a table with Arya and Sansa, hardly listening to anything that they were saying. I was in a land of my own dreaming of knights in red cloaks. I looked up just in time to see a piece of food fly across the table and hit Sansa straight in the face. I stifled a giggle and glanced over at Arya who was rolling around on the floor, screaming with laughter. Sansa on the other hand looked absolutely appalled. She was sat there trying not to cry, whilst pulling food out of her hair. When she finally realised that she wasn't getting anywhere she ran from the table in a flood of tears, her hair flying behind her. I let out a loud sigh and lowered my head on the table trying to block out the annoying laughing coming from all around. There was a tap on my shoulder which caused me to lift my head up with a grumble, Ned stood there smiling at me. "I think you best go to bed before you start dribbling all over the table." I looked up at him with a shocked expression and hurriedly wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. Ned laughed and pulled me up from my chair. "Go on, away with you before one of those men that have been staring at you all night, ask you for a dance." I frowned and looked round noticing several men staring at me, all of them inching closer. I started to walk away and I whispered a hasty thank you into Ned's ear before I ran off back to my chambers. I ran to my room and closed the door behind me, making sure that I locked it. I quickly took off my dress and brushed my hair. Then I collapsed into bed and fell asleep almost immediately. That night all I dreamt of was Camelot and all that could have been. But when I was falling asleep I got the weird feeling that someone was trying to contact me through my mind.
1 week later (After the death of the King)
I found myself outside of Eddard's office feeling oddly nervous, he had summoned me a few minutes earlier and all the way down I had been wondering what he wanted me for. I really hope that he isn't going to tell me that he 's arranged a marriage for me or that I'm going to become a Silent Sister or something ridiculous like that. I reluctantly knocked on the door and waited for a reply. A muffled 'Come in' could be heard and I took that as my time to enter. I slowly pushed open the heavy door and peeked around the corner, I saw Ned sat at his desk, a slight frown on his face. "Ah, Kayla. I'm glad you got my message. I desperately need to discuss something with you and I get the feeling that you're not going to like it." I sat down in the seat next to his desk and gave him a quizzical look. "What is it Ned?" He looked at me a took a deep breath, "What I'm about to tell you must never leave this room. Am I clear?" I nodded my head vigorously. He took a deep breath before he started talking, "I have found out that Jeoffrey isn't Robert's legitimate heir, he's actually the child of Cersei and Jaime." I blanched and looked at Ned with an open mouth "They had sex with each other? Their related!" Ned gained a solemn expression and nodded his head "Yes it is rather worrying." He slowly got out of his chair and walked over to me, his stick dragging slightly as he tried to support himself with it. "I need to you to leave Kayla. You have to go now and ride for Robb. He's waging war on the Lannister's for what they did to Bran." I frowned and started to argue but Ned cut me off, "No. No arguments young lady, I need to make sure that your safe and I need someone who I can trust to take this information to Robb and his mother. I fear that as soon as I confront the Queen and the new King, things are going to take a turn for the worst, and I need you gone before anything bad happens." I stood there not saying a word, slightly dumbfounded. "If that is what you wish my lord then I shall do it." He walked over to me and placed a large hand on my shoulder. "I need you to be strong Kayla. You are my only hope." I nodded, "I understand Ned. But please be careful, I don't want to lose another father." With that he pulled me into a tight hug. "Don't worry my child I will be fine." He handed me over to one of the guards who started to lead me out of the room, I turned just in time to hear Ned say: "Ride like the wind Princess. Winter is coming." He turned around and made his way back to his desk. Little did I know that that would be the last time I saw Eddard Stark.
I ran up to my room and hastily packed a bag full of important belongings that I would need on the trip. My dragons had sensed my panic and had all gathered in the small room with me, trying to find out where we were going. I told them through my mind to try and reduce the risk of anyone overhearing, at first they were shocked but they soon came to understand why Eddard had made the decision. I changed into my training gear as it is more practical and a lot more comfortable, and I also grabbed a cloak and threw it around my shoulders securing it with a pin in the shape of a golden dragon. I picked up the bag and ran down to the stables, making sure that my dragons flew high in the sky and that I wasn't followed. I arrived at the stables fairly quickly and to my surprise Shadow Fax was already tacked up waiting for me. I secured my bag to the back of Shadow's saddle and hastily mounted up, wary of being detected by the Lannister guard men. I managed to get out of the city undetected and made my way through the small outlying villages with little trouble. It had taken me most of the day to manoeuvre my way out of the city so it was dark by the time I was free of the walls. I made camp in a small copse of trees, making sure that I lit a smokeless fire. Just as I was finishing my meal, all of the dragons landed around me. They huddled close trying to keep me warm, I laid down on my makeshift bed and the dragons positioned themselves around me. They sat there all night protecting me form any danger that may come my way. I fell into a restless sleep and dreamt of Ned's death.