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We are getting closer to Robb meeting her. Two chapter in one day yeah. Reminder poll still up.

Raenera sat in her favorite out cove of the castle gardens looking out to the sea. Starlight, her near constant companion was curl up at her feet. She was now a getting to be the size of large dog. It would not be long until it was known that she was not dog but wolf. She reached down stroking her silken fur as she was thinking of way of escape from Kings Landing. She heard stories of her family across the sea and part of her longed to be with them. With King Robert dead where did leave her. Lord Varys had told her about Dany's husband kill her brother because he threatened her. She looked out on sea. She knew she would have act soon. Her list of allies was running thin and her time was running out. Lord Varys came into her little cove his eyes wide at the sight of her sitting there looking out of the sea.

"Lord Stark is arrested for treason. Lady Sansa has pleaded for his life." Lord Varys stated.

Raenera eyes went wide as she shook her head. She rose from her seat she looked to Starlight. It was clear to her what had to happen now. Starlight took off quickly without her mistress. She looked at Varys with cold hard eyes.

"Take me to him." Raena ordered.

Shortly they stood down in dark dungeon of the keep the black cells. Raenera was bounded and determine to make her peace with the man. She passed the large dragon skulls looking at them for a moment. Varys was very wary of what she wanted with Ned Stark. He could tell she was up to something but the question was what. Since he told her, she acted more like the queen was supposed to be. They paused when they came the entrance to the cells. He had a torch in his hands.

"Are you sure you want to do this? Lady Raena" Varys asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. I owe him that much; he is a man of honor and duty so much like the man I called father. He despises the game much like my father. And it is about to cost this man his life. Lord Arryn knew the truth as well as I. The only reason Lord Arryn did not act upon it was because of me. The more time I'm here the more likely they will discover my secret. So yes Lord Varys, where is his cell?"

"As long as you are sure..."

She turned his eyes to him convey she assuredness, her eyes were odd mix of cold fire that burned beneath her gaze. Varys pointed to the cell which housed Lord Stark. She took the torch in her hands and ran over to the cell unlocking it. She looking back to make sure Varys was out of ear shot before continued into the dark until she came to the man, who was ever thing a knight was suppose to be ,dropping to her knees before him looking at the man that was without a doubt a man of great honor.

"Lord Stark." Raenera said softly

"Lady Arryn what are you doing here?" Ned said shocked to see her.

Raenera had tears already welling up in her eyes as she slowly reached out touching his hand. She bowed her head before she begun to speak.

"I'm sorry… I had to see you… I know you have never trusted me and with good reason. But you deserve to know the truth… yes Starlight is direwolf not a dog but that's not the truth you need to hear…I'm not Lady Arryn or even Lady Stone. I was a babe when Lord Arryn found me in the arms of my nurse my mother dead. What little I know of her was from the north like you and her name was Lilliyan. Lord Arryn was trying to get me away from this place and this horrid game." Raenera started tears coursing down her face. Ned looked in her eyes for the first time and saw her for what she was; a scared young lady with no one to trust nor anyone to turn to. She reminded him of Lilliyan Umber, Lyanna's best friend but her eyes he near gasp as he realized whose eyes they were. "That is why he had me legitimized to find me a good husband away from the capital. With his untimely death, King Robert decided he wanted to join our houses. I thought I would be free of the game for once and for all. But then you didn't agree to match. I do not blame you. What father of great house wants there heir married to former bastard. I know you still don't agree. You remind me of him which is why I feel you deserve to know the secret he keep from everyone to keep me safe before…I know this changes nothing but I want you see me clearly…My name my true name is Lady Raenera Targaryen the bastard daughter of King Aerys II the mad king. Raena and Rae were his pet names for me to keep me safe."

Ned took it all in. It all made sense to him the young woman before him looked not like Lord Arryn or any woman he saw him ever with. She looked so much like Lilliyan Umber but with Prince Rhaegar eyes that came from his father. His first instinct was right. When the word had come that Lady Lilliyan Umber had died giving birth to child taking the child with her to the grave; Greatjon Umber was beside himself. He wanted his younger sister back. He slower wondered what he would do if her learn Lillian's child lived. It was better the world think her dead then having her life at risk for the rest of her days; much like Jon Snow, being the bastard son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. It was better for Jon to be his bastard son then a Targaryen.

"Lady Raenera, do me a favor. Your father was poisoned by someone. Don't trust the Lannisters. Joffery and the queen's other children are not Robert's but her brother Jamie's."

"Lord Stark, you think I don't know that. I don't trust anyone; not anymore. Not completely. I have seen too much of this game to trust anyone… the only man I trusted is dead…and you who knows my secret will die. You are man of honor I truly wish there were more men like you. I fear I will never be away from the red keep."

An idea popped into Ned head. It may not save his life but the life of his children. If she knew the game so well she could get them out of here.

"You know the game better than anyone. Your life hangs in balance everyday so you play to win. Promise me, you will get my daughters out of here and back to their family."

"I promise, Lord Stark if it is the last thing I do. I will get them out of here tonight. Before, Cersei has chance to get her claws in them. I have to go." Raena said as she turned to leave.

Raenera could hear him moving in dark with chains. She slowly walked away formulating a plan. She knew had to call in a lot of favors but she would get them out.

"Raenera" Lord Stark called.

She came back to him kneeling down again. He slipped a letter in her hands. It bore his seal.
"Give this to my wife, Catelyn, no one else my lady" Ned ordered.

"I will" Raenera answered.

Raenera pressed the scroll to her chest. Then slipped the letter in the sleeves of her gown before, she turned and headed toward Lord Varys. So he could not see the letter. She regarded him as she approached. He turned and ushered her out. They were heading to her rooms.

"Lord Varys, do you know where Ser Barristan is? I have need to speak with him." Raenera asked sounding very much like a queen.

Varys looked at her in shock she tilted her head looking at him.
"Of course child, I'll have him brought to your chambers." Varys answered

"See that you do." Raenera said walking away. She paused for a moment looking back at him. "And if there a way to save him please do so."

Varys looked her in awe, it was the first time he could see the royal blood that she was born with. It was very clear she was planning something but he had not a clue as to what.

Raenera on her way back to her chambers encounter a very scared Arya Stark. She ran right into Raenera skirt. Arya looked up afraid as to who she ran into. She had needle in her hands.

"Rae," Arya said scared hugged her tight.

"Arya I have you nothing will happen to you."

"They murder all my father men. I killed a boy."

"I know, Arya. I did not know about the boy but I'm sure it was self defense. I can get you out of here but you have to trust me. "

"I do, Raenera I do"

"You can't call me that here, Arya. Come with me." Raenera said taking Arya hand.

They walked down to the village until they came to her nurse's house she visited on rare occasions. They stayed on the boarders keeping in the dark. They blended into the crowds shopping at the markets. Raenera knocked on the door. A lady opened the door. She looked shocked to see Raenera. They were loyal to the Targaryen family still. She ushered into the home. It was small and not much but it was enough them.

"Marinah, I would not ask this of you if was not necessary. Keep her safe. I'll be back later tonight." Raenera said

Raenera turned and looked at Arya whose eyes were still filled with fear. Her eyes were taking in everything. She knelt down next to Arya taking her hands.

"Arya, I have to go. I will be back tonight. I have to try to get you sister out of here too. Marinah will keep you safe. Please, don't be scared. They keep me safe; during the sack of kings landing they will keep you safe." Raenera said

"What about father?"

"I saw him. He is still alive. If I can get him out alive I will. But I promise him to get you and your sister out of here"

Arya nodded her head and hugged Raenera again; her eyes never leaving Marinah. She did not like this but she trusted Raenera. She was different than anyone that she met here. Raenera smiled of brief moment for leaving the house.