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Time for the confrontation. Also, I'm not sure if I should just make this an AU and keep going forward or wait for the next episode. Tell me in the reviews what you want my dear readers. And now without further adieu, the story


Rodrick decided to take Duncan and the Glenmore soldiers, as well as James and his sister, and a few Winter soldiers for protection. Approaching Highpoint, they look around at the desolate wasteland, covered in dust and dirt. They walk into the castle, and are approached by Gwyn Whitehill.

"Lord Rodrick, Lord James, Lady Elyssa, Lady Melissa, and...Arthur?"

"Gwyn" Lady Forrester responds

"Rodrick, may I speak with you?"

Gwyn pulled Rodrick away, leaving the others to talk among themselves. Soon they were led to the main doors to the Great Hall, where Rodrick and Gwyn talked about their family tree. They entered the Great Hall, where Lord Whitehill was nowhere to be found, but a couple crossbow men were waiting for them.

Gwynn left to find her father, leaving them to wait.

"Well, this seems lovely" James says

Everyone scatters around and looks at various items. There was salt and bread on the table and a rotten Ironwood shield hanging on the wall. Lord Whitehill came through the top door with a flourish, saying, "Rodrick". He made his way downstairs, saying, "You aren't nervous are you?"

"I remember the Red Wedding" Rodrick responds

"I'm nothing like Walder Frey. But you seem to have brought Glenmore and Winter soldiers"

Lord Whitehill took a seat at the head of the table and gestured for them to do the same. Rodrick, Lady Forrester, and Duncan took a seat while the others stayed standing. Lord Whitehill started with a toast to family, which Rodrick went along with. He then went on about the Ironwood business. But when Rodrick mentioned something about an alliance, he went off.

Lord Whitehill started on a rant about having Gryff tearing down Ironrath. It was time to lay down the trump card.

"We've locked up Gryff and your entire f*cking garrison in our dungeons" Rodrick says

"What? You imprisoned my son!?" Lord Whitehill says, "He was there by order of the Warden of the North!"

"Now, I have a deal for you"

"We want Ryon back, and we want him now" Lady Forrester says

Lord Whitehill slumps down for a few seconds and thinks. He then says, "Bring the boy". Ryon was brought out from a corridor behind Lord Whitehill.

"Rodrick! You came for me-"

Lord Whitehill seized Ryon and holds a three pointed utensil at Ryon, cutting his cheek. The Glenmore's drew their bows, and the Winter sodleris drew their spears and shields.


(A.N. Alternate ending here. I'll write the attack ending, which will be very different, but I'm going to continue with the bluff choice)

[Attack]

"Now Arthur, James, Melissa!" Rodrick yells

Arthur shoots an arrow into Lord Whitehill's throat, and the Winter soldiers pull up their shields, preventing the bowmen from hurting them. The Forresters, including Ryon, ran behind the soldiers. Duncan blocked a blow coming from a Whitehill soldier behind him, and sliced him across his chest.

James threw his spear at the Whitehill that brought Ryon in, impaling him through the chest. Gwyn was left to run through the back corridor where Ryon was taken through. The Winter soldiers stormed the stairs, slaughtering the Whitehill troopers trying to reload or escape. They were cut down one by one, with James and Melissa in the lead.

"Get out of here!" James yells, cutting down another Whitehill that had come from the door where Lord Whitehill came from. "We'll keep them occupied"

An arrow from a crossbow scrapped itself against James' shoulder pad. James saw the Whitehill solder and carved his way to him. He then stabbed him in the stomach and looked to see if the Forresters had left, they had, leaving a few dead Whitehills in their wake. James then twisted his sword, and upwardly cleaved the man in half.

"FEAR THE COLD! AND DIE!" James yells, discarding his shield and pulling out his dagger

The Forresters quickly left with the Glenmore's in the lead. Rodrick was helped by Duncan so they could move faster. Once they got outside, they saw the Winter soldiers at the top of the castle's walls, fighting off more Whitehills. None of them seemed to be harmed with more than a few lucky cuts. James sees them and waves to them. He gives Rodrick a nod, which Rodrick returned.

The Forresters and Glenmores left the way they came, and headed back to Ironrath. James watched as they left.

"Talia..." James says, "I love you". He turns around to see the Whitehill soldiers in front of him, poised for the kill. The Winter soldiers had made a phalanx, keeping the army of Whitehills at bay.

"We've had a good run little brother" Melissa says

"Yeah, we have, haven't we? Let's make it a good one boys" Jame yells, "Make them fear the cold, and know that Winter is coming for them! CHARGE!"

The Winter soldiers went into two people per group and started attacking the Whitehills. James and Melissa were a swirl of swords and blood, painting the roof red. Whether they won or lost, it would be a fight that would be remembered for the days to come.

(A.N. How'd you all like that? Pretty intense, right? Well, let's continue with the actual storyline)


[Call Bluff]

"Go ahead and kill him" Rodrick says

A mix of reaction occur.

"Don't think I won't"

"You won't, because for all you bluster, all your posturing, you still care for your son"

Lord Whitehill looked at Gwyn and then had a pensive look on his face.

"You know what Rodrick? You're right" Lord Whitehill says, tossing Ryon to the ground

"Ryon, come here" Rodrick says

"No" Lord Whitehill interrupts, "We make the trade on neutral soil. Gryff for Ryon, a son for a son. May the gods have mercy when the Boltons come for their Ironwood"

"It's been a pleasure Ludd" Rodrick says

Lord Whitehill just grunt, and Gwyn apologizes.

As Ryon was being taken away, he yelled, "Iron from Ice!"

Rodrick earned a look of determination on his face before leaving with James, who was waiting for him.

The trip back to Ironrath was un-eventful. When they got back, they dismounted and tied the horses down.

"I can't believe it's over. Soon Ryon will be back home, sleeping in his bed and eating at the table like he use to" Lady Forrester says

"It was worth it. Nothing's more important than family" Rodrick says

"Oh Rodrick..." Lady Forrester says, with a distant look on her face, "Sometimes you sound just like your father"

"Wait...where is everyone?" Melissa says

Laughter could be heard from inside. Rodrick and James went inside to investigate. Once they got close enough to the Great Hall, they could hear someone inside, talking to Talia.

"I recognize that voice" James says

Rodrick opens the door, and they both start walking towards Ramsey. Talia takes notice and says Rodrick's name.

"Rodrick!" Ramsey exclaims, perking up

"Ramsey Snow, welcome to Ironrath" Rodrick says

"Such courtesy, now I see where your sister gets her manners. It's been lovely, hasn't it? Say it, say it's been lovely"

"It's been...lovely" Talia says meekly, looking to James with scared eyes

"And you" Ramsey says, "I hear that you're a man that can't be broken. I had to see it for myself"


A.N. And cliffhanger! OH NO! Well, until next time I guess. Remember, AU or wait.

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