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A lesson to be learned

-Eyrie-

Artys was watching Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark, his father`s wards, sparring together. He had learned from Alyssa that they had been sent to the Eyrie not long after he went to Runestone with Lord Yohn. The ten-year-old young man looked around the courtyard, enjoying the breath of fresh air. However, his time was cut short. A servant walked up to him.

"My Lord, the maester wishes to see you" she stated.

"Alright, take me to him" Artys sighed. The servant bowed and did as ordered. Leaving the two conversing wards, the servant and Artys walked towards the Moon Tower, one of the Eyrie`s seven towers. The servant opened the door to chambers at the second floor of the tower. Maester Colemon was already seated at a table, history books beside him.

"Thank you, you may leave" he told the servant.

"As you wish Maester" the servant bowed before leaving.

"My Lord, please sit down" Colemon urged. Artys did as he was told and sat down next to the thin maester.

"Why did you call for me now of all times?" Artys asked.

"Lord Arryn said that you need to work more on your studies" Colemon replied.

"Well, I have not been studying much recently" Artys admitted. Colemon took a book and placed it in front of Artys.

"You can start by reading this" he stated. The book was about the Andal Invasion, an event that took place centuries ago. Many noble Houses in the south of Westeros were of Andal linage. With a sigh, Artys began reading through the book. The text was rich with detail, though whether it told the truth or not was for debate. After a while of reading, Artys spoke up.

"I have already read this before" he stated.

"It never hurts to tread old ground" Colemon retorted. Artys simply shrugged in response. The maester then opened a map of the Vale of Arryn, the region controlled by House Arryn. "Now, can you tell me the name of this House?" he asked, pointing to a sigil on the page.

"House Royce" Artys replied.

"Their seat?" Colemon asked.

"Runestone" Artys replied.

"Their words?" Colemon asked.

"We remember" Artys replied.

"Good" Colemon nodded. "Which House is this one?" he pointed to another sigil.

"House Coldwater" Artys replied.

"Their seat?" Colemon asked.

"…I do not remember" Artys admitted.

"Coldwater Burn" Colemon stated. "What about this one?"

"House Graffton" Artys replied. The lesson continued throughout the day. Artys did relatively well, recognizing most of the Houses in the Vale by their sigils.

Artys was climbing the steps in the Moon Tower. Maester Colemon had told him that his father wished to see him. Artys then went to find his father`s chambers. Before, he would have found climbing the steps very tiring. However, now it was much easier for him. Reaching the top of the tower, he knocked on the door.

"It is open, come in" he heard Jon say. He opened the door, seeing the Lord of the Eyrie sitting in a chair behind his desk.

"You wanted to see me Father?" Artys asked.

"Indeed I did" Jon nodded. "Please, take a seat" he nodded towards the chair in front his son. Artys did as he was told.

"Why did you want to see me?" Artys asked.

"It is about what you said a few days ago" Jon replied. "You remember what it was correct?"

"Yes, it was about why I had to go to Runestone" Artys said.

"There were two main reasons for it" Jon replied. "The first was for your training. The second was for you to get to know Lord Yohn. It is important for a Lord to know and trust his bannermen."

"I am not Lord of the Eyrie" Artys stated.

"No, but someday you will be" Jon responded. "Once I lie rotting in the ground, the Eyrie will pass onto you, Artys. You must be prepared for that day."

"I understand" Artys nodded.

"Good" Jon smiled. "How are lessons going?"

"They could be going better" Artys admitted.

"I see, I may have to speak with Maester Colemon after this" the Lord of the Vale noted.

"Father, can I ask you something?" Artys asked.

"Of course, go right ahead" Jon nodded.

"Why did you take in Robert and Eddard as your wards?" Artys asked.

"Is there a problem?" Jon responded.

"No, that is not it" Artys shook his head. "I was just curious" he added.

"Well, it was because of a deal I made with Lords Stark and Baratheon" Jon stated. "Just like how I made a deal with Lord Royce to foster you at Runestone."

"I see. If that was all, I should be off now" Artys said.

"Very well" Jon nodded. As Artys left the chambers, Jon opened yet another letter he had received.

A/N: Sorry if this chapter was too short. I had to rewrite this chapter at least three times until I was satisfied. I`ve made my decision regarding who Alyssa will marry. It will be revealed in the next chapter. For Artys, I`m still deciding, though I have a better idea than last time. It will either be Lysa Tully or Janne Tyrell.

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