A/N: I own nothing except my OCs. A song of Ice and Fire is owned by George R.R Martin.

Updated: 27.08.2017

-Eyrie-

Today was a special day for Alyssa. She was now six and ten, making her a woman grown. She had been both looking forward to, and dreading this day. She knew that her father would be looking to marry her off to someone. It was common for noble ladies in Westeros to be married to some noble or knight, be it in their kingdom or elsewhere. Jon had already discussed all this with her. Even so, she did not enjoy being separated from her family. She walked out on the balcony of the Maiden`s Tower, the location of her chambers.

"I wonder who Father plans to wed me to" the lady of House Arryn pondered aloud. A few men came to mind, though she knew none of them. She felt the cool breeze flow through her curly blonde hair. Alyssa returned to her room and changed into a sky-blue dress with the falcon sigil of House Arryn on the back. She then walked down the stairs of the tower. On her way down, she met with Eddard Stark, one of her father`s wards.

"Lady Alyssa" he bowed politely.

"Lord Eddard" Alyssa curtsied, returning the politeness.

"Lord Arryn wishes for me to inform you that he is leaving for a meeting soon" Eddard stated.

"I see, thank you for informing me" Alyssa smiled. Eddard did not respond, instead he simply studied her. "Is something wrong?" Alyssa asked.

"No, you are just so different from my sister" Eddard said.

"You have a sister?" Alyssa curiously asked.

"Aye, a younger sister named Lyanna" Eddard nodded.

"I might have to meet her someday" Alyssa noted aloud. "Well, if that is all, I will be heading over to the High Hall." Eddard nodded and moved aside to let her pass.

It was the middle of the day as Alyssa, with a pair of handmaidens behind her, slowly and carefully approached the Moon Door. The large gate made of wierwood was how most executions were performed in the Vale. The victim would be pushed out the door and fall into the ravine below. Two Arryn knights were guarding the Moon Door. As the young Lady turned to the Lord`s seat, she spotted a young knight of the Vale approaching her. He had short brown hair, brown eyes and wore sky blue armor with the Arryn sigil on his breast plate.

"Ser Andre" Alyssa said, almost disappointed.

"It is nice to see you again, my Lady" Andre bowed.

"Has Father sent you to fetch me?" Alyssa asked.

"Not this time" Andre replied. "I simply came to see you."

"How…kind of you" Alyssa said, still sounding disappointed. "Well, if you have nothing important to say, I shall take my leave" she stated bluntly.

"A-Alright, my Lady" Andre said, caught off guard by her response. Alyssa and her handmaidens walked past the dazed knight, the handmaidens giggling.

Alyssa was watching Artys and Eddard riding around in the courtyard. They rode around the shrubbery and statues that were placed there. Robert was trying to ride alongside Artys and Eddard, but his horse was being rather uncooperative. The sight made Alyssa giggle lightly.

"Looks like he is having some difficulty" she heard someone behind her state. It was her father, Jon Arryn.

"Artys and Eddard seem to be doing fine" Alyssa said.

"How have your lessons been fairing?" Jon asked.

"Much better" Alyssa smiled.

"That is wonderful" Jon smiled back. "More than what can be said for your brother." Alyssa giggled at the statement.

"Father" they heard Artys call out as he approached them on his horse.

"You seem to handle your steed quite well" Jon stated with a smile.

"Thank you, Father" Artys nodded.

"Have you given him a name?" Alyssa asked.

"I have not thought about it" Artys replied.

"Maester Colemon has requested your presence" Jon stated.

"Alright, I will go see him" Artys sighed before riding off towards the barracks.

"That reminds me, I was about to head over to the garden" Alyssa spoke up. "See you later Father."

"See you later" Jon smiled as Alyssa headed over to the Eyrie`s garden. The garden was encircled by four towers. There had once been plans to make it a godswood, however no wierwood heart trees would take root or grow in the stony soil. Taking after her mother, Alyssa would often make time to overlook the garden. Wandering through it, Alyssa found red roses growing on a bush.

"So beautiful" she said. She took a deep breath, catching the scent of not only the fresh air but also the multitude of flowers. Alyssa walked around the garden, looking at the various plants. Soon, memories of her mother, Jeyne Royce, filled her mind. Her singing songs to help Alyssa fall asleep, reading stories for her and even Jeyne brushing her hair.

"Mother" Alyssa muttered. A tear began forming in her eye. She quickly wiped it away. She then headed towards the Maiden`s Tower.

Alyssa stood in front of the door to her father`s chambers in the Moon Tower. He had asked her to come to his chambers personally. She found it odd, as he usually told others to call for people to meet him. Yet this time he had asked her to see him personally. She decided to quickly head over to his chambers for this reason. The walk to the Moon Tower was a quiet one. She did not even run into any servants on the way.

Alyssa knocked on the door lightly.

"Enter" she heard Jon respond from inside. Alyssa opened the door and entered the Lord`s chambers. "Ah, you arrived early" Jon noted. "Please sit down." Alyssa nodded and sat down on the chair across from him.

"You wished to speak with me?" Alyssa asked.

"Aye, it is only fair you also know about this" Jon replied with a nod. "You know of House Corbray, right?"

"Of course," Alyssa replied. "They are most known for possessing a valyrian steel blade, Lady Forlorn."

"Very good" Jon smiled. He then rose from his seat. "Alyssa, your husband has been chosen." At this statement, the young Arryn also rose up from her seat.

"Who is it?" she asked, obviously rather impatient.

"The heir of the we were just speaking about, Lyonel Corbray" Jon replied. "You are two years his elder, so you will marry once he comes of age. Tomorrow we shall head of to Heart`s Home to meet your betrothed." Alyssa sat back down, seeming somewhat disappointed.

"Why a Corbray? Yohn Royce had sons of his own" Alyssa stated.

"Aye, he does" Jon nodded. "However, I married a Royce, if you recall. We cannot give them too much power, otherwise they might be inclined to rebel."

"Yohn Royce is a loyal and honorable man!" Alyssa spoke loudly.

"We do not know if his grandchildren will be" Jon retorted. "Besides, this guaranties the loyalty of the Corbrays."

"You have a point" Alyssa admitted. "In that case, I shall head of to bed early" she rose up from her seat. "Goodnight Father" she said with a bow.

"Goodnight Alyssa, sleep well" Jon smiled at his daughter. Alyssa then left the Lord`s chambers, heading down the steps of the Moon Tower.

"I wonder what Lord Lyonel is like" the Arryn lady pondered aloud.

A/N: That does it for this chapter. Sorry if it was too short, I got a bit of a writer`s block partway through. Also, seems like most of you want Artys with Janna Tyrell. In other news, Alyssa`s husband-to-be has been revealed, Lyonel Corbray. For those who don`t know, he is a character in the books and the current head of House Corbray. He is forty and childless. Obviously, that will change here. Also, I hope some of you could see the solar eclipse that happened this week. Last thing to note, updates will be slower as I`ve started up school again. Just a heads-up.

As always, thank you to everyone who has favorited, followed and reviewed. Have a fantastic evening and see you all next time.

Update: I decided to add something that was supposed to be in the next chapter. I just saw no reason to delay the revelation anymore. That`s the reason I decided to reupload the chapter.