Game of Thrones: Crossroads
Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
Okay, was a bit of a mix up regarding the ages I gave in the first chapter, was looking at the notes for another story; here are the proper important ages for this story:
Arya: 17
Sansa, Gendry and Dany: 18
Bran and Shireen: 16
Rickon: 15
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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 2
Gendry sighed as he recalled that time; almost a week ago. Things had changed since then and not for the better. When Saturday had come, Gendry had received a text from Shireen informing him that Arya had cancelled at the last minute, without explanation. Gendry knew Shireen would be worried by this so he called her and they later headed up north to try and find answers. However Arya wasn't at home; it wasn't until Monday they found her. She had come to school yet still offered no explanation; in fact, she didn't speak to them at all. She didn't speak to any of her old friends. It shocked all of them; especially Shireen; Gendry knew she would especially be affected by Arya's actions. Arya was, after all, the first friend Shireen ever had. For the poor girl, who had always been alone before that, to suddenly have her friend act the way she was, Gendry could see the pain in his cousin's face plain as day. It pained Gendry too; the few times they had saw Arya, she looked angry and yet she never said a word, giving no explanation for her unusual behaviour. It was during this time that the new girl, Daenerys Targaryen joined the group. While they were happy to have a new friend; it was quickly clear that they still couldn't understand Arya's actions and wanted to get to the bottom of things. Despite her lukewarm reception due to this Daenerys quickly became good friends with them all and even desired to help them figure out what was going on with Arya.
So it was another Monday, Gendry arrived at school and there saw the group in their usual spot. He had seen the Stark's car outside and yet, once again, he felt that pang of disappointment when he saw Arya wasn't with the group. However he realized something was different; the expressions on the group's faces told him right away something was wrong. Their expressions ranged from dismayed to shocked, to angry and in Dany's case, confusion. He regarded each member of the group; apart from Shireen, Dany and Hot Pie, the other members of the group were Lommy, a close friend of Hot Pie; Edric Dayne, Devan Seaworth; another Edric, his younger brother who preferred his nickname Storm, rather than his family name Waters. The final member of the group was Arya's youngest brother Rickon. Out of all that were angry, Gendry noted that Rickon seemed the most pissed.
"Guys, what's going on?" He asked.
There was some awkward mumbling from the boys, except Rickon who said nothing, he looked too angry to speak without shouting. Finally Shireen, who looked more upset than Gendry remembered seeing her replied.
"W-we, we just saw Arya." She choked out.
Gendry froze at that. "What happened?"
It was Dany who replied, shaking her head. "She passed by with her sister."
Gendry quirked an eyebrow at that.
"She came in Sansa's car, I don't think that's really…"
"No, she was with Sansa's friends too, you know, them." Devan explained; carefully enunciating the last word.
Gendry froze; it was like a black hole had swallowed him up, he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
He turned in disbelief and saw, to his horror it was true; Arya was sitting with Sansa at the table she usually sat with her friends. The Popular crowd, the ones which matched up to the typical popular stereotypes. In addition to Joffrey; who was Sansa's boyfriend, Gendry observed the ones he knew. Margaery Tyrell; who despite Joffrey's claims to the contrary, was the true leader of the group. Also present was Margaery's brother Loras; her cousins, Alla, Megga and Elinor; their close friend Dickon Tarly and Bella; a girl who Gendry unfortunately knew well, due to her obsession with him. The last member of the popular crowd was not present however; her name was Ros; she had previously been part of Gendry's group of friends but had gone to join the popular crowd; much like what seemed to have happened with Arya now. That wasn't the only divide however; as Joffrey's siblings, Myrcella and Tommen were also part of Gendry's group of friends. Yet everything seemed wrong now; Gendry couldn't begin to fathom it; seeing Arya sitting with those people, the ones who loved to put others down and act as if they were superior to everyone else.
'Just what is she doing with them?' Was the only coherent thought Gendry could form of what he had seen.
The part that hurt the most, he didn't have an answer.
Gendry turned back to the group; Myrcella and Tommen had just arrived, they were all talking quietly, rapidly about what they had seen. All except for Shireen who had walked over to him.
"I don't understand it, Gendry, what is she doing with them?" She said quietly; her voice was small and choked with tears; indeed, Gendry could see her eyes filling up with them too.
He shook his head sadly. "I'm sorry Shireen, I don't know, I wish I did…I'll find out however, somehow."
Shireen nodded slowly; falling into her nervous habit of pulling her hair to cover her burn scars. Gendry turned back to glare at the popular crowd which now seemed to have ensnared Arya. It didn't make sense, she'd always spoken out against them, always called her sister a blind fool for being part of the crowd and kept trying to urge her to leave and to split up with Joffrey. It was no secret after all that Joffrey was cheating on her; the only thing that wasn't known was who. Yet Sansa had remained with them and now, Arya was with them too. He growled and swore he would find out what was happening and bring Arya back, before it was too late. Yet before he could do anything the bell rang and everybody departed for class. Gendry sighed, none of his morning classes would allow him anywhere near Arya, he would have to wait until lunch.
Finally, at lunch time, before she could join that group, Gendry managed to corner Arya. She glared at him but said nothing; so he took the initiative.
"What the hell do you think you are doing Arya?" He growled. "Hanging out with them!"
Arya shrugged. "They're my friends…"
"No they're not!" Gendry cut her off; unable to believe what was being said. "They've been mocking us for years."
"So, what?"
Gendry took a moment to compose himself, if he lost his temper this wouldn't work. "Arya, you've always said how much you hated them, but now you've become one of them, this doesn't make sense."
Arya didn't reply, merely fixed him with a stony glare.
He pressed his point. "You abandoned us, you cancelled our plans for that weekend without any justification, you ignored us, you hurt Shireen."
"It was just a stupid movie Gendry." She snapped; adding. "Shireen should learn to fight her own battles."
Gendry shook his head. "Arya, this isn't you. Please; just tell me what's going on, come back to us, this isn't…"
She cut him off sharply. "No, leave me alone, stupid!"
Gendry cringed at that; Arya usually called him stupid, but always jokingly, never this harsh.
"But why…?"
Arya simply turned and began to walk towards the table where Sansa sat with Joffrey, Margaery and the others.
As she did she replied only with the words. "It's for the best."
She then left to join them. Gendry stood frozen, unable to believe it even though he had seen it with his own eyes; Arya had abandoned her friends.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, things are picking up now, now we see the main driving force of the plot; read and review please :)