A/N: I own nothing except my OCs. A Song of Ice and Fire is owned by George R.R Martin.
Review responses:
ChunkyFunkyMunky: Same, though I didn`t actually find out about Wilas, Garlan, Qynten and Arianne until after I had watched Season 6. I wish those Houses were still around, alongside the Baratheons.
DullReign82: I`ll keep that in mind, thanks.
Tunak23 (1): I`ll try to make them clearer in future chapters, worry not. Yeah, Jon deserved a happy family, but of course, he only got a mad wife and sickly son. By the way, if you want to read other stories about Jon`s OC children, check out the Soaring Falcons community. Again, I`ll keep your suggestions in mind.
Tunak23 (2): Honestly, I didn`t expect anyone to care, so I`m more surprised than disappointed. Glad to see you like them. Betha is lowborn, the daughter of a shepherd. Mira is a daughter of House Hunter, though she behaves like a commoner.
Tunak23 (3): It`s cool, thanks for your feedback. Interesting, I`ve never heard of those religions. House Roxon sounds pretty cool and I do like the Baratheons.
Tunak23 (4): He will get at least one more POV chapter. I like Blackwater to, in my opinion it was the best thing to come out of Season 2.
-Heart`s Home-
Alyssa and Lyonel stood by a pillar in the courtyard, watching Lyn and Luke playing with each other. Alyssa smiled as it reminded her of how she used to play with Artys back at the Eyrie when they were younger. Lyonel had elected to watch with her rather than play with his brothers, though she had no idea why.
"Milady" Betha spoke, catching Alyssa`s attention. "A letter for you arrived this morning" she said, handing her the scroll. Alyssa broke the seal and read the letter.
"What a shame" she sighed in disappointment.
"What is wrong, my Lady?" Lyonel asked.
"My cousin Elbert visited the Eyrie yesterday" Alyssa replied. "I wish I could have seen him" she said in disappointment.
"T-That is a shame" Lyonel said.
"Thank you for bringing it to me Betha" Alyssa said.
"No problem, milady" Betha said with a bow. "Is there anything you would me to get you?" she asked.
"No, nothing at the moment" Alyssa replied.
"Oh, I almost forgot" Betha said as she sharply rose up. "Lord Corbray wishes to speak with you after dinner."
"Thank you, I will remember that" Alyssa said. Betha bowed once again before taking her leave.
"I wonder what Father wishes to speak with you about" Lyonel spoke.
"So do I" Alyssa mused.
"Hey, that is not fair Luke!" the pair heard Lyn whine. Turning towards them, Lyonel saw that Luke had climbed up one of the pillars.
"Luke, please get down before you get hurt" Lyonel said as he walked over to his brother. Alyssa shook her head at the young boy`s antics.
"Children can be such a handful" she thought aloud.
Having finished her dinner, Alyssa walked over to the Lord`s chambers. She still had no idea what her future good father wanted. Mira was leading her to said chambers. Despite having stayed at Heart`s Home for nearly a year, she had not quite remembered where everything was.
"Here we are, milady" Mira said as she opened the door.
"Thank you, Mira" Alyssa smiled. Mira bowed as Alyssa entered the Lord`s chambers.
"Lady Alyssa, please have a seat" Lord Corbray said.
"Of course, my Lord" Alyssa nodded as she sat down in front of his desk. It was a fair bit smaller than the one her father had, but it had just as much paper work.
"Now, I suppose you wonder why I called you here" Lord Corbray stated.
"Aye, I have" Alyssa honestly answered.
"Firstly, I want to know how you are doing" Lord Corbray said.
"I am doing well, my Lord" Alyssa replied.
"Good" the Lord of Heart`s Home smiled. "If you are ever in need of anything, simply ask and I will do whatever I can."
"Of course, thank you my Lord" Alyssa bowed in gratitude.
"Also, I was hoping you could tell me a bit about your brother" Lord Corbray said, leaning his head on his hands. This caught the young lady off guard.
"What could he want with Artys?" she mentally asked. He had only sons, so marriage was not the answer. "Anything in particular you want to discuss?" Alyssa asked.
"Nothing specific" Lord Corbray replied.
"Well, he is a good kid, even if he is a bit too intent on becoming a knight" Alyssa said. "He wishes to help deal with the mountain tribes."
"I see, it is reassuring to know the next Lord of the Eyrie cares even for his smallfolk" Lord Corbray smiled.
"Aye" Alyssa nodded. "Still, I worry for his safety sometimes."
"I cannot blame you" Lord Corbray stated. "Those savages have killed several skilled knights after all." Alyssa lightly nodded. "Did he have anything to say about your betrothal to Lyonel?" Lord Corbray asked.
"He did not strongly object to it" Alyssa replied.
"I see" Lord Corbray trailed off.
"Just so I know, when is my wedding to Lord Lyonel in relation to his six and tenth nameday?" Alyssa asked.
"A fortnight" Lord Corbray replied. Once again, Alyssa was taken aback.
"That soon?" she asked.
"The sooner the better, right?" Lord Corbray asked in reply.
"I…suppose so" Alyssa replied, rather unsure. "If that is all, I shall take my leave."
"That is all" Lord Corbray said, turning back to a paper on his desk.
"Then, please excuse my Lord" Alyssa said as she bowed and rose from her seat. As she opened the door, she found Mira trying to straighten herself.
"M-Milady" the handmaiden spoke.
"Were you eavesdropping on our conversation?" Alyssa bluntly asked.
"Of course not, milady" Mira quickly replied. Alyssa did not believe this claim, but let it slide.
"No matter, let us head over to the sept" the young Arryn Lady spoke.
"Yes, milady" Mira nodded, walking in the direction of the sept of Heart`s Home. Alyssa followed her handmaiden, who seemed to walk a bit faster than normal.
A/N: Well, what do you readers think? Did Mira eavesdrop or not? To answer the question from last chapter, my favorite episode of GoT is most likely Hardhome. That ending scene, it was perfect in my opinion. The stare, the silence, the wights rising from the ground and everyone realizing just what they`re up against. Honorable mention goes to Winds of Winter and Spoils of War.
As always, thank you everyone for favoriting, following and reviewing. Have a fantastic evening and I`ll see you all next time. And in case I don`t update any of my stories before the year ends, merry Christmas, happy holidays and happy new year.