I'm uploading a couple of chapters in one go so that you've got something to read. Big plot twist coming up! - SnowandStark
Chapter 14
2 months later
It had been a tough journey and I had finally managed to get close to Robb's camp, I had run out of food a long time ago so I had to survive on what my dragons could bring me. We were all exhausted as sleep seemed to escape us all, especially my dragons as they made it their mission to keep me safe, which was very comforting. We had encountered a few troubles on our way but nothing a quick illusion spell couldn't solve. I was sat atop Shadow and we were going at a slow walk, both of us too tired to go any faster. We were starting to come over the brow of a hill when I laid eyes on the camp. It was sat in a hollow which was well hidden form enemy spies and there were an array of different banners, all of them representing a different house. We slowly started to descend the other side of the hill when shouts rang out from all around us. I looked up and saw several men running towards me, swords drawn. I tried to shout to them to tell them that I wasn't a threat but I couldn't muster the energy to do so. Before I knew what was happening I was falling off of Shadow's back and I was soon consumed by darkness.
I came back into consciousness what felt lie hours after I had fallen. I could hear worried voices around me and the keening sounds of my dragons, I started to open my eyes but a pain in my head made me cry out in pain. I heard someone running to my side but before I could try and open my eyes I was consumed by darkness once again. The next time I tried to open my eyes I had more success, this time it didn't hurt as much. I opened my eyes and was greeted by the site of my dragons laid around me, Emrys and Draco standing guard. I let out a small moan as I tried to sit up which caused them to stir. They all squeaked with excitement as they ran towards me, licking my face with glee. I started to laugh and gave them all a hug, feeling very relieved. The flap to the tent opened and I turned to see Robb Stark in all of his glory, he looked a lot older than the last time I had seen him. His hair was longer and he had grown a beard. He looked really good, it was nice to see a friendly face. "Robb." I managed to whisper out. He slowly made his way over to my bed and I climbed out moving towards him. As we met he pulled me into a tight hug and lifted me up into the air, I wrapped my arms around his neck and buried my face into his neck, breathing in his familiar smell. He gently placed me back onto the ground and took a step back looking me over thoroughly. "Hey." Was all he managed to say, "Hey." I said back to him, my smile growing. "How. Why are you here?" I laughed at his confusion. "Your father sent me, he made me come to tell you what he had found out about the Lannister's." He frowned slightly, which made him look very cute. "What did he find out?" Before I answered I walked over to the tent entrance and made sure that there was nobody near, then I sent Shiala and Thorn outside to make sure nobody was listening. Once I was satisfied I walked back over to Robb and started to tell him what Ned have previously told me. Robb looked very surprised, he stared down at the floor for a moment and slowly brought his eyes back to me. "We got word a few days ago that father had been killed for conspiring against the King. They killed him." My eyes shot up to Robb's face. "He can't be dead." I squeaked out. Tears started to fall down my face as I mourned another lost father. Robb pulled me close to him and wrapped his arms around me, I could feel him stroking my back softly. I pulled back and looked deep into Robb's eyes, I could always see Ned in those eyes. "I can't believe he's gone. What about his men, Jory?" Robb looked down at his feet and played with our intertwined hands. "Nearly all of his men were slaughtered, Jory and a few other men managed to escape but Sansa and Arya are still there, to the best of our knowledge. But we do think that Arya managed to escape the guards and get out of the city." I sighed and rubbed my eyes, "Why did he save me and not his daughters. I can't help thinking that it's my fault that their not free. Maybe I could have done something to stop them." I shook my head and Robb gently grasped my chin turning my face towards his. "Don't you dare blame yourself. There was nothing that you could have done to save them, there was obviously a reason why father sent you to me and I'm not going to argue with it." He pulled my face closer and kissed my forehead gently. "Thank you Robb." He smiled at me and pulled me in for another hug. "Is your mother here as well, it's just I told Ned that I would tell her too." He smiled at me and nodded, "Come on, I'll take you to her." He grabbed my hand at pulled me out of the tent. He guided me through a maze of tents and we eventually found ourselves outside a large pavilion tent. "This is my war tent, she's always in here talking to the other generals." He opened the flap to the tent and gestured for me to enter. I ducked under his arm and was greeted with a comforting sight, Catelyn was stood in one corner arguing with one of Robb's men, Theon was sat in a chair frowning at the large map on the table and Jory sat with his leg up, bandages all over his body. I looked back at Robb and tears started to form back in my eyes, he gave my hand a squeeze and pushed me further into the tent. Everyone looked up and they all looked very surprised. To my own surprise Cat looked happy to see me. She ran over to me and pulled me into a crushing hug. I hugged her back genuinely happy to see her. She pulled back and smiled broadly at me. "I'm so glad you're okay Kayla." Theon stepped forward and smiled at me "I knew we'd never be able to get rid of you that easily Kay." I smiled at him and said "It's good to see you Theo." He grabbed hold of me and started to spin me around while he was hugging me. He gently placed me back onto the floor, he leaned close to my ear and whispered "I've missed you Kay." I pulled him close to me and kissed his cheek. Finally my eyes landed on Jory, he was sat there looking at me intently, tears in his eyes. I stepped around Theon and walked towards Jory. I walked to his side and knelt down next to him, I carefully wrapped my arms around him and pulled him into a hug. "I'm so glad your okay Kayla. Thank the Gods that Ned made you leave when you did. I couldn't do anything to stop them. I felt so useless." I pulled him closer and stroked his head. "You did everything you could Jory and Ned would be proud of you. I'm sure he would thank you if he could." He nodded and I stood up. I quickly composed myself and said "So, what have I missed?"