Game of Thrones: From the Outside

Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.


Chapter 2: Catelyn

It was another day in the Stark house; Catelyn Stark smiled to herself as she finished grading the test papers that were due to be returned to her students the following day.

'The life of a teacher, even at home, I have to deal with it.' She thought to herself, almost laughing.

It was just something she took in her stride. Now finished she was about to leave the room when she heard a quiet voice, curious she stopped to listen.

"Uh-huh, yeah..." It was her youngest daughter Arya. "Sounds good..."

Cat smiled softly, Arya's tone of voice made it immediately obvious who she was speaking to.

'Her young man, Gendry...' She noted briefly. 'She'll never admit it, but I could see myself; he saved her, he saved my baby girl.'

Gently opening the door she stepped out into the hallway and saw Arya. She was seated by the bannister, on the upper stair landing. Listening intently as Gendry talked.

Cat was amazed by her expression. 'Gods look at her, she's practically glowing...'

She had to bite her lip to avoid laughing. She could see Arya's reaction if she brought it up; denial. It was amazing how Gendry had so effortlessly managed to work his way past the walls Arya had set up to practically everybody and pull her out of the pit of despair she had fallen into last year.

Now things were so different, it was hard to believe those dark times were only a year ago. To see Arya's face practically light up at times like this felt like a blessing.

'He saved her, they're happy together and what's more, he understands her.' She reflected. 'He helps he feel, happy, feminine, without compromising her ideas of womanhood.'

It was a strange but remarkably perfect mix, one Cat was certainly now glad had happened.

"Mom?"

She blinked, startled and saw Arya had finished her phone conversation and was looking up at her, confused.

"Oh, sorry." She said quickly. "I was just thinking."

Arya tilted her head to the side at that. "Thinking, is everything alright?"

"Yes, never better in fact."

A little perplexed looking but smiling, Arya nodded and stood up.

"Well, I gotta go see Gendry." She explained. "I'll be back by dinner, okay?"

Catelyn nodded. "Of course, be careful dear."

Arya nodded and headed downstairs. Catelyn smiled as she watched her go. She didn't like that Gendry lived in Flea Bottom, the most dangerous run down neighbourhood in King's Landing, but she knew it wasn't his fault either.

That was really her chief concern with Arya and Gendry dating, but they reassured her about it, always took precautions which helped put her mind at ease. Catelyn headed down to the kitchen, smiling wider. Yes, Arya and Gendry were a strange mix, but certainly a perfect couple.

Their relationship dynamic was certainly different, but when it came to the depths of their love for each other, Cat couldn't deny, she felt she was seeing her and Ned's love, all over again.


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