6. The Plot
Luna had arrived at a secret location in Nether Kingdom, a kingdom located next to Fortuna. Oddly, The Antipodean never struck Nether Kingdom, due to the Nether Kingdom had far more large armies, although the kingdom size was slightly smaller, but the weapon that was invented by the Antipodean was inspired by the weapons in Nether Kingdom. The current emperor – Emperor Shinzi Shinomori was an old friend to Damion and Ken and they grew up together. Whenever Damion and Ken were off duty from the Rounins, they would be on the emperor's side as his advisors.
Seraf didn't attend. Someone had to make sure that Viserys and Visenya Ann had someone whom they trust by their sides whilst Lara attend this meeting; besides, this give Seraf the excuse to spend time with Visenya Ann. Lara arrived, looking too solemn. "How are you faring?", asked Luna. "I miss Viserys. I miss my children, despite everything that has happened", said Lara. "If we win this war, we'll go and see them again. I wonder how everyone is back there", said Luna. Luna created a whirl pool at the lake and the two of them jumped and entered a port hole, which led them to the secret hideout – the second HQ of the Rounins.
Everyone was there, including the emperor. They all sat down at the round table. "Do we know who start all this?", asked Emperor Shinzi. Lara hesitated before answering, "My eldest daughter, Rhaella Ann Targaryen". "Your daughter? Why would she turn against you? Against the Rounins?", asked Emperor Shinzi. "She believes in their ideology. I don't know how or who spread it far until Ten Nations would bow down to the Antipodean and pass through the Wall without anyone notice its coming", said Lara. "The Kings of Westeros and Winterfell and Lord of the Iron Islands refused to sign their agreement", said Luna.
"Of course they would, Luna", said Aaron, "You are their godmother. Of course they support you". "I have an idea. We fight, but we pick the place and time, the one when we'll have the advantage", said Emperor Shinzi, "Belial would gather everything he has when we declare war. I see this as an advantage". "How is that, Your Majesty?", asked Elaine. Emperor Shinzi only let out a Chesire grin.
(Meanwhile)
Theon paced around his studies. Sansa sat at the corner, near the fire, stitching something. Robb and Jon refused to sign and would probably declare war. He had refused as well and he was worried. He remembered Robert's Rebellion and he ended up as a hostage of the Stark House, although that gained him brothers, an adoptive mother and his lovely wife. He was worried if they lost the war, what would happen to his wife and children?
"Husband, I beg you to sit down if you wish to think", said Sansa, without taking her eyes off of her work. "I'm worried, Sansa", said Theon. Sansa set her work aside and stood behind him. She hugged him and said, "I'm worried too. I'm worried for everyone. I prayed everyday Ma would come back and make things right. She always does that". "Yet I'm worried. What if she will not come back?", said Theon. Sansa let her arms go and grabbe his arm so he could face her. "Don't say such a thing!", she said, angrily, "We know her all our lives. She'll come back for us. I know she will".
Theon cupped her face with his hands and gave her a passionate kiss, but then, Theon and Sansa heard a soft pit patting nearby the door. "I think that's Rose", said Sansa. A slow and soft knock came through the door. "Only Rose would knock like that", said Theon. He opened the door and found Rose with Sansa's direwolf, Lady by her side. "Yes, my dear?", said Theon.
"I had a nightmare", said Rose. Theon picked his daughter up while Lady ran to Sansa's side. "What nightmare?", asked Theon as he settled himself on his chair and Rose in his arms. "About Lady Luna, I saw her die. I saw Uncle Seraf build a pyre and burn her body. Everyone was crying", said Rose. Sansa approached her daughter and husband and sat on the edge of the table. She ran her hand through Rose's long red locks and said, "I'm sure Lady Luna is fine".
"How would you know that?", asked Rose. "We know her since we were your age. She's strong and so is Seraf. They'll come back", said Theon. "If they don't, would you find them?", asked Rose again. Theon tried to stifle a sob, amazed at his daughter's high hope. "I would. Seraf and I are like brothers. I maybe a kraken and he is a dragon, but like King Robb and King Jon, we are a pack, loyal to each other. Just as you and your brother with your cousins", said Theon.
Rose yawned and rested her head on Theon's shoulder. Then, Rose's twin, Robb came in. "You have nightmare too?", asked Sansa. "No, I don't! I was just worried for Rose", said Robb – like father, like son, never wanted to admit their fear. Rose was already asleep in Theon's arms. "Alright, alright, off to bed now", said Theon. He got up slowly and carried Rose to bed as he tried to usher Robb Greyjoy to bed. Sansa picked up her stitching and threw them into her work basket. She and Lady went towards the children's bedroom to see Rose, already tucked in and Theon and Robb were on Robb's bed and Theon was telling all the battle that happened during Robb's early reign. Even though Robb was always excited to listen, eventually he grew weary and sleepy; finally asleep. Lady slept at the floor of the children's bedroom while Theon and Sansa returned to their room.