Chapter 14

Gendry watched Arya be led away by the man named Davos. It took everything in his power not to shake Melisandre off of him and run after her. Instead he let her walk him away, toward a large tent with guards posted outside. His eyes darted everywhere taking everything in, not trusting anyone. Especially Melisandre who`s arm was still entwined in his making him incredibly uncomfortable.

As they reached the tent the guards stepped aside for them, nodding toward Melisandre and addressing her as my lady before they entered. That made Gendry think of Arya. Melisandre escorted him inside. The tent had a large four poster bed inside. With twice the amount of candles as Stannis`s tent. There was a table with food and wine covering it as well as a large tub of steaming water.

Melisandre released Gendry`s arm and walked over to the table, plucking a grape from the platter and placing it into her mouth.

"Does this tent meet your standards?" She looked over her shoulder at Gendry her long red hair covering half of her face making her look incredibly sinister and seductive.

Gendry couldn`t find words so he just nodded his satisfaction at his accommodations. Trying to take everything in.

Melisandre walked to him carrying a goblet of wine and a platter of grapes. "Drink." She said handing him the wine.

Gendry took to goblet and looked at her suspiciously before gulping the wine down in two swigs. Gendry wondered if Arya had been given such good accommodations.

"Your wolf girl is being taken care of. Don`t worry young bull. For now just relax, enjoy your food." She removed a grape from the platter and popped it into his mouth. Gendry didn`t like her being so close. His body was going numb, his body wasn`t listening to his mind. He shook his head trying to clear it and took a step backward. Melisandra took the goblet from Gendry and walked past him placing them down on the table. Gendry could hear her walking up behind him and his mind told him to turn around so that he could see her but his body refused to move. Then he felt her, her hands on his sides slowly making their way to his chest. He was frozen, what was happening to him.

"You should use your bath water before it gets cold." She whispered into his ear. Gendry shook his head no but no noise would come out of his mouth.

"Yes." Melisandre walked around until she was facing him. She grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled it up over his head.

"No." It was all Gendry could get out, his body was shutting off, he wanted to throw her across the tent and run. Find Arya and leave but all he could do was stand there.

"Don`t be afraid my boy, I will take care of you." She pressed a kiss to his neck. Causing goose flesh to rise up all over his body. She grabbed his hand and he reluctantly followed her to the large bed.

She pushed him down onto the bed. He tried to sit up but she was on him before he could move. What the hell was happening to him? Why could he not move, was he under a spell? His mind was racing but his body was still numb and relaxed under Melisandre. She leaned forward kissing him full on the mouth. His lips moved against hers aggressively. Stop it. Think of Arya, think of what you`re doing! His mind was screaming at him, and he desperately wanted to listen, but instead he moved his hips against hers, his hands slid up her sides. It was as if there was someone else controlling his body. She stood up and let her dress fall down around her ankles. She stepped out of it and began pulling Gendry`s breeches down.

"You are a Baratheon." She said coolly at the sight of him naked and ready for her. Crawling back on top of him she slowly slid herself down onto him. A small groan escaped from them both. Gendry`s mind seemed to be pounding on the inside of his head telling him to stop. His eyes met hers and he could swear he saw flames. He matched her thrust for thrust sweating under her. Watching her breasts bounce, he tried to pretend she was Arya. That it was Arya`s small body bouncing on him and not this woman. She had his hands held above his head. And then everything broke.

"What the hell!" Melisandre`s face snapped up in annoyance. Gendry followed her gaze to Arya who stood in the doorway of the tent a disgusted and mortified look on her face. Everything was foggy like he had just come out a long night of drinking. He could move his body, he sat up pushing Melisandre off of him.

"Arya! Please!"

With that she turned and ran back out the tent. Gendry scrambled off the bed pulling his pants on, and then his boots. He didn`t even bother with his shirt. Melisandre stood naked in front of him.

"You can`t leave now. She will be fine. Stay, we aren`t through yet."

Gendry shoved her out of his way and ran out into the night after Arya. He noticed the guards were laying on either side of the entrance unconscious.

Davos was leaving Stannis`s tent.

"Sir!" Gendry tried to keep the panic out of his voice. "Can you show me to Lady Arya`s tent?"

Davos looked at him curiously, probably because it was freezing out here and he was shirtless.

"She got to you didn`t she? The red woman." Davos looked almost sorry for him.

"Yes, but now I must see Arya please Sir."

Davos looked behind him cautiously and then nodded to Gendry. "Follow me, but tell no one.

Gendry silently agreed and followed Davos through the tent city. A knot constantly tightening in his stomach with every step he took. When they reached their destination Gendry looked at Davos with appreciation and stepped inside her tent. His eyes took a moment to adjust to the light, but when they did his heart dropped. Arya was gone.