Dragons and Thrones: Final War – Doom Upon All The World
Chapter 43 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Eddard
Eddard Stark continued to pace his solar, lost in thought, worried. His wounds had been seen to and now he was at full strength again, much to his relief. He, along with the rest of his family, were waiting for Arya, Gendry and Bran to return, he just hoped Solas had been right and that they had been successful, that everything would be alright.
They had seen the flashes of magic on the horizon which served only to worry them further. Then they stopped; the fact that nothing else seemed to have happened eased them somewhat, but without any proper word, they were still anxious. Then, at that exact moment, the door burst open and Theon entered.
"Lord Stark, we saw them, they've returned, their on their way inside right now."
That was all Ned needed to hear. "Let's go."
joined by Catelyn, Sansa, Meera, Robb and Rickon he led the way as they hurried to the courtyard.
"Are they all…?"
Theon bit his lip. "I'm not sure, I...I couldn't see, but there certainly seems to enough people."
Ned bit his lip, that wasn't positive; but it offered some degree of hope. The same number coming back as had left.
They reached the courtyard at the same time as the returning group entered through the main gates and soon approached them, rapidly.
"Father!" Bran cried, then he grinned. "Meera...everyone..."
They all grinned but then froze.
"Bran..." Ned gasped, unable to believe what he was seeing.
For Bran was standing before them, walking on his own two feet.
Realizing Bran grinned and shook his head. "I know, it is incredible, but this isn't the time."
"Isn't the time, Bran you're walking." Meera whispered.
"I know but; I'll explain later, there's more important things going on." He explained.
As he did so he gestured, Ned turned and froze, eyes wide in horror. For there was Gendry, cradling Arya in his arms, and she was unconscious.
"Arya!" Catelyn cried.
Gendry explained quickly. "I don't know what happened, she just, collapsed after the battle."
Bran agreed. "Yes, and then we had to hurry back here."
Ned bit his lip, worried. "Couldn't Solas."
"He's gone." Bran said quickly. "We had our backs turned for moment and he just disappeared. We wouldn't have made it back here at all if not for Varric."
Bran gestured to their companion, a Thedosian Dwarf. Ned sighed, it was clear they were in for a long explanation, but there was no time. Arya needed help and so Gendry led the way as they hurried to get Arya to Maester Luwin.
Waiting anxiously outside while Luwin worked, Ned couldn't help but be anxious, the others were obviously just as anxious, especially Gendry, he was frantic, pacing up and down, again understandable.
'Gods, for all this to have happened...' Ned thought to himself, recalling what he had been told.
Bran and Varric, the Dwarf, had informed them of everything that had transpired during the battle against Corypheus, explained in detail Bran's rescue, how he regained the use of his legs and also of Arya's collapse and Solas' disappearance. While it filled them with relief that Corypheus was gone and the threat ended, they still feared for Arya, Ned prayed frantically that their victory did not come at the cost of her. It was at that point the door opened.
"Maester?" Gendry burst out at once.
Ned stood up, hurrying to Gendry's side as Maester Luwin stepped out and approached them.
"Fear not." He told them, nodding. "Lady Arya is safe, she has awoken...She fainted from overexertion, both battles were, too much for her...in her condition."
"Condition?" Ned queried.
Luwin smiled faintly as he turned to Gendry. "Yes, congratulations Ser Gendry, you are to be a father."
The words hit them all at once as they realized the truth, Arya was pregnant. It was hard to say who was more surprised but they gladly entered when informed that they were permitted to see her. Entering Eddard smiled warmly, along with Cat as they watched Gendry approach the bed.
Arya was sitting upright, awake now, a look of amazement on her face, her hands on her belly. When Gendry approached she looked up and bit her lip, clearly amazed and shocked by the pregnancy as the rest of them. But seeing Gendry's smile, the smile that finally appeared on Arya's face.
Knowing everything they did now, Ned felt reassured, finally, the nightmare had passed and there was hope for a better future, even as the worlds slowly reverted to normal.
Even as Winter was now at their doorstep.
End of chapter and of Ned's storyline, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
So, all storylines are finished, all that remains now is the epilogue, enjoy.