Thessana looked at herself . She was wearing a long dark emerald dress . The silk felt cold against her skin , like frostbite . She had heavy golden bracelets and diamonds earrings , her hair were waving in her back . She looked tired after staying the whole night awake but she didn't care . The door opened and he turned to see Sif .

"Gods … You are beautiful Thess .. You asked for me ?"

"Wow for once you wear a dress .. I guess it really is a special occasion ."

"The wedding of my little sister with the love of her life is a special occasion ?"

"Do you believe it ? I mean .. if you repeat this lie to yourself all the time do you eventually believe it ?"

"Thess not today .."

"Yes because I'm going to marry the love of my life , that's what you said right ? For your information , the person who was close to be the love of my life , or at least way closer than Loki , died in a war against dwarves ."

"You didn't ask me to come to fight me .. What do you want ?"

"Just to tell you that I don't want you to stand by my side during this nightmare . You lost this right the day you let this shit happen . I don't want to be part of your family , I don't even want to see your face anymore . I can't bear the sound of you . Did I make myself clear ?"

"Very clear ."

And she left , slamming the door . Thessana looked back at herself in the mirror and looked at the direwolf pendant in her hand . The necklace was too heavy , too ostentatious , Loki would rip it out of her neck . Instead she took a thin silver necklace and put it around her neck . The direwolf rested on her chest , hidden by under her dress .

"Well they did not lie ! You trully are a beautiful person !"

Thessana looked at the man standing in front of her . He was wearing heavy beautiful clothes with a crown . As all Westerosi , it seemed , he had a beard and long hair .

"King Baratheon right ?" said Thessana , not sure of herself .

"Well I see Asgardians teach well History ! Yes little dove I am King Robert Baratheon ! And you are Thessana soon to be Odinson ."

"Not yet ."

"I like a free spirit ! Come and let's talk !"

He grabbed her arm and they sat in a corner of the room . She looked at all the guests around her , eating and drinking , joyful and careless .

"You'll be so happy in the South in King's Landing . It isn't as rich as here but it's beautiful and less … Golden . But definitely a must see !"

"Maybe some day I'll go there ."

"Our gates are open dear one . Look at Ned ! Always so serious ! He doesn't appreciate the joys of life !"

"It's gonna be a hard time for them but they'll make it through , I am sure ..."

"The loss of their child really put them down .. I heard some people … They said you were supposed to marry Robb "

"Indeed … "

"You started with a boy and now you're with a prince ! Things got better !"

"Why don't you find yourself a wife , your grace ?"

"Aaah … None are good for me .."

"High standards ?"

"You can't even imagine !"

"Robb told me that .."

"Lyanna ? My story isn't that different of yours I guess .. She died before our wedding . Gods she would have made a perfect queen .."

"I'm sure of that your grace . "

"The Starks have this little thing that make them irresistable … "

"I agree with you .. "

"Tywin Lannister is coming … I'm going to hide ."

Thessana smiled as he left , almost running as a tall man , with white hair , three persons behind him .

"I am Tywin Lannister , Lord of Casterly Rock in Westeros . Prince Loki invited us in case you're asking yourself even if I don't see why a woman should ask herself those questions on her wedding day .."

"Still water run deeps . My Lord ."

Tywin looked at her with narrow eyes . She held his gaze until he turned to the persons behind him .

"This is my children . Cercei and Jamie .."

"A pleasure to meet you , you must be Tyrion ."

Tyrion looked at her , cocking an eyebrow . "This girl has some guts" he thought before kissing her hand . She smiled at him before looking at Jamie .

"So you are the Kingslayer . Interesting … I thought you were .. Bigger ."

"Better watch your tongue ."

"Cersei , shut your mouth ." snapped Tywin , before leaving . The twins followed him but Tyrion kept looking at her .

"Yes ?"

"Why aknowledge me ? And not the two others ?"

"I have a soft spot for bastards , cripples and broken things . "

"Well said … If you may I'll use this sentence quite often by now ."

"Do as it pleases you my friend . "

"I am sorry for the Stark boy . I did not know him but he seemed like a good person ."

"You should ask his parents .."

"Oh the Lannisters and Starks don't really mix .."

"I think it's the fact that a Lannister always pays his debts that froze any conversation before it even started ."

"Tell me about it … Do you have any whores in this damn realm ?"

"Plently . Ask Thor for the best ones ."

"Thanks my Lady ."

"Oh and Tyrion ? I hope we're going to be friends in the future .."

"Oh I'm sure of that .."

He left towards Thor with a wide smile .

"You shouldn't talk with the Lannisters . They're rotten .."

She turned and looked at Jon , who was frowning at the sight of Jamie .

"Keep your friends close , but your ennemies closer Jon ."

"Even the Lannisters ?"

"The dwarf isn't like them . He is the black sheep . Trust me one day he'll go against them . "

"Are you sure of that ?"

But Thessana wasn't listenning anymore . She looked at the dark shadow few feet away from her . Nobody seemed to notice it except her . After a few seconds it finally took the shape of the man with the wolf head . This time she wasn't scared . She was ready and willing to confront him or it . The man walked out the room and she followed him , letting Jon alone . The corridors felt cold and dark even if the sun was shining hard as always . It was there , standing looking at her with his animal eyes . But there was a human sparkle in it .

"Who are you ? Or what ? Why are you haunting me ?"

"The wolf is coming back home …."

And it disappeared . She cursed and ran a hand in her hair .

"The wolf is coming back home .. Why do simple when you can make it hard .."

"Who are you speaking to ?"

She turned and saw Frigga . She looked sad but smiled at her .

"To myself since I can trust no one ."

"Thess ..."

"No . Do not try to make me feel guilty . I already feel like it . You know why ? Because I pray the Stranger every single day since Odin decided this . I pray the Stranger every single day and wish your son's death . And I hate myself for that because nobody should do this . But I have no other choices I guess … Now , if you excuse me , your grace , I wish to speak with the Septon before this nightmare starts ."

"Why do you mean in the Godswood ?"

"I think I am pretty clear … I still have faith in the Seven . Of course . But I wish to get married in front of the Old Gods either . "

"But why ?"

"Because I want to ."

"I'll announce the AllFather that we're moving the ceremony in front of the Heart Tree ."

"Thanks Septon ..."

He nodded and left quickly . She had to buy time to think about what the wolf-man had told her . But she was running out of ideas ...

Jon stood next to Theon , Maester Luwin , Jory and Rodrik Cassel . In front of them King Robert was making loud jokes . Catelyn was looking at Loki , with narrow eyes . Loki was cocky as a peacock , smiling and looking down at the Northeners .

"Robb should be standing there .." whispered Theon . Jory elbowed him and Theon rolled his eyes . "What ? You know I'm right !"

"We all know it boy but now shut your mouth before they cut your head !" replied Jory .

"I can't believe we're going to let this happen . Robb must be shouting at us right now from Heaven ..."

Violons started to play and everybody turned . Jon saw his father , Thessana holding his arm , as walked to the altar . She was beautiful even if sadness haunted her eyes . Ned kissed her hair and looked at Loki , clenching his jaw . Loki only focused on Thessana and grinned . As Ned took his place next to his wife , Loki cloaked Thessana and they faced the Septon . They joined their hands and the Septon bounded them with a ribbon .

"In the sight of the Seven .. And the Olds , I hereby seal these two souls , binding them as .. Yes child ?"

Thessana opened and closed her mouth , not able to pronounce a word . Odin looked impatiently and shouted at her to say those damn words causing a ruckus in the Northeners ranks . Loki grabbed her hair , all smile and hide his face in her hair , right next to her ear .

"Say the words or I swear , dear one , that I will slaughter all those Northeners you love so much and no one will say a thing about it ."

"Do not touch her !" said Catelyn .

"I am Loki Odinson . Prince of Asgard . I have all powers over my wife !"

"She has not said the words ! "

"Everything is getting out of hand ! Everybody calm down !" said Thor . "We're here to celebrate a wedding so please ."

"A wedding ?! How dare you call this a wedding ?! " replied Catelyn .

"What is this ?"

The voice was cold , icy . Eveybody stopped talking and arguing and looked at the couple . Thessana was looking at the Heart Tree and the blood red leaves , listening the sigh of the wind and the rustle of leaves . Loki was holding between his fingers the dire wolf pendant , his hand shaking .

"Do not make me repeat myself ..."

"Robb is coming home ..."

Everybody stared at her , in shock .

"What did you say ?" asked Loki .

"I said Robb is coming home . The Gods heard my prayers ."

And she started to laugh hysterically . She took off the ribbon and the cloak and looked at Loki .

"This wedding is not happening . I told you to not underestimate the Gods . Never . "

"Oh dear if you think the Gods will stop this wedding you're wrong .. So wrong .."

"You can't do anything . Not in front of so many people .. "

"This time you underestimate me ."

He grabbed her arm and made them disappear . Thessana felt on her knees on the ground and looked around her . He had taken them in the forest where Odin used to take them to learn how to use a bow .

"Can't you just let it go ? I don't want to marry you . I hate you . I , now , see why everybody hates you ! You're a monster ! A freak ! "

He slapped her and she felt on her knees again .

"Touch me one more time and I'll skin you ."

He raised his hand but a dark shadow pushed him away . Loki's eyes went wide at the sight of it .

"The wolf man of your dreams .."

"Touch me and he'll kill you .."

"I thought you were a bad witch but obviously I was wrong .. You have darkness in you Thessana .."

"Says the monster ..."

Loki laughed and disappeared .

"Wait don't go !"

The shadow stopped and turned to face her .

"How did you know for Robb ? I mean he's coming home right ? Is he ?"

"Yes .."

She shivered . The voice wasn't human . It was animal , like a growl . But the growl of a wounded animal .

"Why are you so adament to protect me ? Or to tell me things like that ? You could have let me marry Loki .. Why ?"

"I sworn to protect you ."

She looked at it and all the hints connected .

"Robb …?"

The shadow nodded . She let out a sob . Tears were rolling down on her cheeks , blinding her view . The shadow became more precise and she could really see his features and clothes . She took a step forward . His cloak was tied by two dire wolves pins and he had a crown .

"The Targaryens were right … Oh Gods that means that I .. "

"Sorry ..."

"This is not true . This is a nightmare . I am sleeping . You are not real ! You are not Robb and I am certainly not going to die … No ."

The wolf's head disappeared and Robb's took his place . He was pale , looking tired but he had tears in his eyes . He looked older , his hair all messy and with a beard .

"This isn't real .. Please I want it to stop ."

"I am not supposed to reveal myself to you .. I am a part of your future that you aren't supposed to know ."

"No ! You are not a king ! I am not a queen ! You are dead , killed by dwarves and you don't have a wolf !"

"If it's easier for you .."

His voice was Robb's one , the soft calm one . But broken . The man in front of her was broken , like he saw things he wasn't supposed to .

"Thess … My love .."

She cried harder as he came closer to her . She shivered as he touch her hair , tears rolling down on his cheeks .

"You're warm and soft .. I miss that .."

"Why .."

GhostRobb smiled sadly and cupped her cheek . She felt nothing just coldness .

"I was a boy with too much responsabilities I guess … A foolish boy . "

He kissed her forehead and smiled again . But the smile faded and he let out a scream . Thessana looked at her stomach and saw blood . Pain started to spread in all her body and she felt on the grass and leaves . She saw Loki a bloody sword in his hands, looking at Robb with wide eyes . GhostRobb knocked him off and cleared the sword , put it back in Loki's hand and made him disappear . But before he whispered something while touching his head . He , then , kneeled next to Thessana .

"They're coming I can feel it . They'll be there in less than a minute . You're not going to die . And remember that I love you no matter what .."

He touched her forehead and whispered the word "forget" and she fainted . GhostRobb disappeared as Ned , Thor and Jory , followed close by Odin and Loki came .

"I came back and it feels like everything just … Gods what happened mother ?" asked again Robb .

"Those Asgardians are plotting against you and Thessana . That's what happened . That's why you were captured and that's why now this poor girl is half dead ! "

Robb looked at his mother who was making a prayer wheel for Thessana .

"I thought only mother could make one for their children .."

"Yes and where's her mother ? We are the only family for her now . Where are the Asgardians ? Trying to find a way how to clear this Loki while she's dying ."

"Cat .. Loki was with us when we found her . He was with us when we left to look after her .."

"He's a wizard Ned ! He's full of mischief .. Trust me he played a trick on us . On all of us . What would they say anyway ? That she stabbed herself ? Why would she do this ? "

"Loki left with her but came back few seconds after telling she gone crazy . They may use this version .." said Jon .

Catelyn did not look at him and resumed her work .

"She knew you were coming back though .." said Ned .

"What ?" replied Robb .

"She knew . She's the one who told us . Why would she kill herself if she knew you were alive and coming home .."

"Loki .." whispered Catelyn .

Eir came out few minutes before dinner to tell everybody that Thessana was fine and was now resting . Catelyn was the only one allowed to go see her to put the prayer wheel above her bed and pray for her . The Starks decided to remain in their room until their departure the day after . Robb was nursed by his mother who kept hugging him and kiss him .

"I should go to sleep mother . It's late and we're leaving early .."

"Right … You know at least where to sleep ?"

"Yes . Theon and Jon have a spare bed . Have a goodnight . Father .."

"Goodnight my son ."

Robb opened the door and almost hit the Queen .

"Sorry your grace I did not see you ..."

"Stay I need to talk to your parents and you ."

"Queen Frigga sorry for the mess I am .." said Catelyn .

"I understand , you've been through a lot lately . That's why I am here .. I want you to take Thessana with you , to Winterfell . I fear for her . She's not safe anymore . "

"With all due respect , I don't think Loki will agree with this ."

"She was supposed to marry your son . And he's alive . And Loki is my son , he'll do as I command him ."

"If it's your wish then … I'll be happy to take care of her as my own daughter ."

"Thanks Lady Stark . I wish we met and became friends under other circumstances .."

And she left the room .

"Finally someone rational here ..."

All the palace was sleeping . Nobody , not even the guards saw the shadow sneaking in the corridors and the healing rooms . Eir was sleeping on a chair , taking a rest in her constant surveillance of the woundeds . The shadow leaned over the bed . She shivered a little but she was still sleeping .

"If I cannot have you , nobody will have you .."