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Meanwhile, Robb sat with his war council. A soldier brought one of Jaime's cousins into the tent.
"You're Ser Alton Lannister?" Robb asked.
"I am Your Grace" Alton Lannister answered.
"I offer your cousins peace if they meet my terms. First, my father's bones must be returned to us so he may rest beside his brother and sister in the crypts beneath Winterfell. And the remains of all those who died in his service must also be returned. Their families can honor them with proper funerals." Robb stated.
"An honorable request, Your Grace" Ser Alton commented.
"Secondary, Joffery and the Queen Regent must renounce all claim to dominion of the North. From this time till the end of time, we are a free and independent kingdom." Robb stated.
"The King in the North" Ser Rodrik stated looking at Robb.
"King in the North" The rest of the Lords in tent stated.
"King in the North" Theon stated as the Lord did.
"Neither Joffery nor any of his men shall set foot in our Lands again. If he disregards this command, he shall suffer the same fate as my father, only I don't need a servant to do my beheading for me." Robb growled the last part out.
"These are… Your Grace, these are…." Ser Alton stuttered
Robb stands up placing his hand on the table.
"These are my terms. If the Queen Regent and her son meet them, I'll give them peace. If not, I will litter the South with Lannister dead." Robb stated.
"King Joffery is a Baratheon, Your Grace" Ser Alton stated.
"Is He?" Robb asked jokingly. Before, he turned back to very serious. "You'll ride at daybreak, Ser Alton. That will be all for the tonight." Robb stated.
Ser Alton was led away by two soldiers. The rest of the Lords rose from their seats and filed out of the tent. Robb and Theon came to the opening of the tent.
"A word, Your Grace" Theon said.
"You don't have to call me "Your Grace" when no one's around" Robb said.
"It's not so bad once you get use to it." Theon said.
"I'm glad someone's gotten use to it" Robb commented.
"The Lannisters are going to reject your terms, you know?" Theon said.
"Of Course they are." Robb said matter of fact-ly.
"We can fight them in the fields as long as you like, but we won't beat them until you take King's Landing. And we can't take King's Landing without ships. My father has ships and men who know how to sail them." Theon stated.
"Men who fought my father," Robb stated.
"Men who fought King Robert to free themselves from the yoke of the south; just like you're doing now. I'm his only living son. He'll listen to me. I know he will. I'm not a Stark. I know that. But your father raised me to be an honorable man. We can avenge him together."Theon said passionately.
Robb thought about Theon words for a time. Raenera cautioned him against trusting Theon. He knew Theon better than he knew Raenera. Robb nodded his head.
Robb head off toward Catelyn tent. Catelyn was horrified as he told her he was allying with the Greyjoys.
"You don't want Balon Greyjoy for an ally." Catelyn stated.
"I need his ships they say he has 200" Robb stated.
"They say a million rats live in the sewers of King's Landing. Shall we rally them to fight for us?" Catelyn said
"I understand you don't trust Lord Greyjoy." Robb said
"I don't trust Lord Greyjoy because he is not trust worthy. Your father had to go to war to end his rebellion." Catelyn stated.
"Yes and now I'm the one rebelling against the throne. Before me, it was father. You married one rebel and mothered another" Robb said.
"I mothered more than just rebels" Catelyn said.
Robb and Catelyn looked at each for time.
"It's time I take the girls and go home. I haven't seen Bran or Rickon in months" Catelyn said.
"You can't go to Winterfell" Robb stated.
"I beg your pardon?" Catelyn asked.
"I'll send Rodrik to watch over the boys, Sansa and Arya are safer with me and my men, because tomorrow you'll ride south to the Stormlands." Robb said.
"Why in the names of all the gods…" Catelyn started.
"…Because I need you to negotiate with Renly Baratheon. He's rallied an army of one hundred thousand. You know him. You know his family." Robb stated.
"I haven't seen Renly Baratheon since he was boy. You have a hundred other Lords…" Catelyn stated.
Robb came over to him taking her shoulders. He looked in her eyes.
"Which of the Lords do I trust more than you? If Renly sides with us, we'll out number them two to one. When they feel the jaws beginning to shut they'll sue for peace. Then we'll all go home, for good." Robb stated.
Robb kissed the top her head.
"I will ride at first light."
"We will all be together again, soon, I promise" Robb said.
"You're done so well. Your father would be proud."
"Give Lord Renly my regards" Robb said going to leave the tent.
"King Renly. There's a king in every corner now." Catelyn said.
Raenera walked with Smalljon. Many of the soldiers stop and stared as she passed on arm of Smalljon. She looked over to each passing face they turned away she looked at them. Before, she swung her eyes back to look into Smalljon eyes.
"They are staring at us."
"Trust me they looking at you." Smalljon laughed pulling closer to him.
"Why?" Raenera asked looking up at him.
"Many of them had not seen a woman in months. You look like northern lady with your hair down. Many of them might look at you thinking of their wives or daughters or sisters they left at home."
Raenera free hand went to her hair. In reality she had not think of her hair in long time. The last time she had need to, was in the capital. Her hair while traveling was mostly braided back out of the way. She keeps a similar style while she was here. She never really thought about her hair until now. She looked down let her hair cover her face. In reality she was not thinking what she looked like when she left her tent. She had just woken up and figured she would be going back to bed soon as she saw Robb and deal with what he wanted.
Robb stepped out of his mother tent. He saw a group of soldiers looking at Smalljon and Raenera. He wondered what they were all staring at. Until, he caught sight of her. She had an Umber fur line cloak over a simple blue gown. Her dark nearly black hair hung around her shoulder and dance around slim waist. She did not like the tough southern woman that he spent the day with before him now was fragile northern woman. He noted her face was hidden.
"Your Grace" the soldiers and Small said bowing.
Raenera looked up for a brief moment meeting Robb's eyes before she drop down into a deep bow so her knees were on the ground. She bowed her head like she did when she met King Robert.
"Your Grace, Robb" Raenera said softly.
Robb came to stand before her, kneeling down taking her chin in his hand. He brought it up so they met eyes. Their eyes linger on each other getting lost in each other eyes.
"Rae" Robb whispered.
Robb reached out helping her to her feet. It caused a few soldiers to look at them in shock. The fact Robb knelt down and helped her to feet made it look like she was his equal. Robb glared at the soldiers they quickly turned away as Robb tucked her into his body.
"Walk with me"
"Of course Robb"
Robb and Raenera walked away. Smalljon watched walk away. He could feel the attraction between the two. It was in their body language. It was in the way she said his name and he said her name. He had given her a pet name.
Once they were out of ear shot. Raenera turned and looked at Robb. They came to his war council tent. He motioned for her to sit down. She did so with some shock. Robb sat down right next to her. Their arms were brush each other if either of them moved.
"You wanted to see me Robb" Raenera said
"Yes, Rae I would like you to be a part of my council"
"You're council?" Raenera asked shocked. She ran her tip of her tongue over her bottom lip. It was shocking. She looked over to Robb with wide eyes. "You know when Jon woke me up this is the last thing I would think you could want."
"He woke you up?"
"It is night Robb, and last night was first night I had really slept soundly since leaving King's Landing."
"I would have never called you here now if I know you where asleep Rae"
"We are here at a King's leisure, Robb. You are king. I remember many time want to spend time with my father and he would tell me that."
"I don't want that"
"I know, how you feel but you are a King."
Robb reach out moving a piece of hair from her eyes as she turned and looked at him. She smiled at him.
"You are Targaryen you don't want the throne?" Robb asked shocked.
"I swear that chair is cursed."
There was a silence that filled the tent. They had gotten a little bit of better idea of each other. Robb quickly decide he would never play her as she was a card in his hand. Even if, she was be a great use to win this war. He did see her as pawn to be played.
"So will join my council?"
"I don't know how much help I would be. I know nothing of war"
"I know that but we need to know what going on in King's Landing. I assume you have contacts you can use there."
"I do I'm not sure how much I trust them."
"I figured that. But will you"
"I will, but I will be careful on what is revealed."
"Smart, I sent Theon to treaty with the Greyjoys, and My mother with Renly."
Raenera nodded her head taking a deep breath. She looked away from him for a moment. Robb took her hand and gave it a little squeeze. She brought her eyes back to him.
"Renly is a very smart move. He has the Tyrell backing. They have the biggest army and fertile lands. As for Theon, I hope I'm wrong." Raenera said.
"I trust him."
"I know but"
"No but about it Rae," Robb growled showing her his temper.
"As you wish your grace."Raenera said looking away.
"Rae" Robb tried realizing he snapped at her.
"I don't worry about your grace, it will not be the last time we don't see eye to eye" Raenera said coldly.
"Raenera, I did not mean…"
"I know"
"Rae, I grew up with him. I know you don't like him."
"Robb sometimes it's the ones closest to us that can destroy you. I just don't want to see you get hurt."
"Know this is not task I wanted for you."
"I know what task you wanted for me."
"Oh really."
"You need heirs and you want to marry me. It is plain as day."
"Do want children?"
"Yes, I use to read to orphans in Flea Bottom. They were free of the game and trusting. Innocent, something I longed to be. I want a son. But I feel that dream has long since flown by."
"A boy, why a boy?"
"I have name picked out. And no, I will not tell you. If I do I know what you would say. It was meant to be your son."
"Now you have to tell me." Robb laughed.
"Torrhen, he saved so many lives with single action. He is meaning of true honor and king."
"My father and I respect him for that same action."Robb said.
Raenera looked into Robb eyes tilting her head. She smiled at him. Robb touched her soft hair.
"You should wear your hair more often."
"I'll think about."
Robb smiled at her. It was getting late. Robb stood causing for Raenera also to rise as was habit to do when a king stood. She nearly tripped over the bench. Robb reach out quickly caught her around her waist. His hands were splayed across her middle his thumbs were brushing her breasts. They looked into each other eyes. Her hands went around his neck. He slowly leaned down so his lips met her lips. They were lost in the kiss for a long moment. Before, a loud cough caught his attention. Robb and Raenera pulled way both breathing was increased. Raenera bit her bottom lip standing up straight. Robb hand did not move from her middle as stood straight as well. It was Roose.
"Your grace, forgive me. I have something to discuss with you." Roose said.
"It is late. We talk in the morning" Robb stated.
Robb lead Raenera out of the tent. They walked very close to one another. Roose stood by and watched the pair walked away. He knew one thing for sure. He did not like Lady Raenera Umber. She was getting too close to Robb.