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The next week flew by. They had received word of Robb's grandfather passing only hours ago. Robb claimed they would make it by sundown tonight. Rae wasn't sure if it was riding in the carriage or her being with child that made her nauseous. Evalyne had ridden with her for the rest of the journey to Riverrun. Rae was silently praying it would be sooner. The rocking of the carriage on road was not helping her stomach. She was pretty sure she was with child but was waiting to see a Maester once they reached Riverrun. She had not had moon blood over a month, a month and a forenight to be exact. Robb still didn't know that fact. They only symptom she had the nausea and missing moon blood which had always been regular. Evalyne looked over Rae who had her eyes closes as the carriage roll on like her stomach.
"When the last time you bleed Raenera,on" Evalyne asked.
Raenera opened her eyes for a moment looking Evalyne. Selaera sat on her lap being very protective of her mother.
" A little bit over a month and forenight." Raenera answer closing her eyes again.
"Have a seen Maester Davith yet?" Evalyne asked.
"Not yet once we are settled at Riverrun I promise I will," Raenera said groaning afterward as they hit a bump.
"You could be with child"
"I know that." Raenera snapped. Raenera opened her eyes for a moment. She looked at Evalyne. She had her head bowed. Raenera reached over taking her hand.
"Sorry, I'm feeling like I will vomit any moment," Raenera explained.
"It is alright my queen. I helped care for my younger sister when she fell ill." Evalyne said.
"We are not telling His Grace until I know for sure" Raenera stated moaning again as her stomach rolled.
"Why I'm sure he will be thrilled like Sansa was when she learnt of her betrothal to your cousin."
"He will be but with that, I'll have six guards, at least, with me at all times. And most of the time I feel that Ser Jaime is enough." Raenera said
"I can see you point. But your grace, that child will need to protect as well. I noticed you are one of few people that call Ser Jaime, Ser Jaime and not the Kingslayer. Other than his brother I have heard no other call him, Jaime. Tyrion is quite funny and quite popular with some of the maids" Evalyne said.
"Lord Tyrion has always been amusing and his has own way with ladies. And Jaime is more that his title. What he did does not define him and I hope more people will come to see him that way." Raenera said.
Raenera stood up hitting the side of the carriage. Evalyne looked at her as she swayed.
"Stop the carriage" Raenera yelled.
It was few minutes before the carriage pulled to stop. Raenera did not wait for Jaime or someone to open the carriage door. She pushed it open spiriting from the carriage to the side of the forest. She started to throw up all that she ate nooning meal. Jaime quickly dismounted coming over to her and holding back her hair. He nodded over to Prince Oberyn to get Robb. Prince Oberyn took off toward the front of the party. After she was done vomiting Jaime handed her a canteen. She took a slip of water.
"Do you want me to get the Maester?" Jaime asked.
"I'm fine" Rae started to say but was cut off by her retching again.
Rae stood up walking away. Jaime tried to keep a hold of her so she did not fall over. Greywind arrived first coming between her and Jaime. He barred his teeth at Jaime growling at him. It was enough for Jaime removed his hand from her. Robb rode on to scene as she put her hand to her head. Robb dismounted come over her taking her into his arms.
"Rae, sweetheart"
"I'm fine. It just was a rough ride. It made me sick to my stomach. You worry too much."Rae tried.
Robb did not look impressed with her answer. Lord Karstark rode on to the scene with Lord Bolton. Robb's hand came to rest on her stomach. Lord Bolton also dismounted went to come near her. Greywind quickly turned and bared his teeth.
"Greywind, it is fine. Lord Bolton only wants to make sure I'm alright." Rae said meeting Lord Bolton eyes.
They had never seen eye to eye. Even more so now that she had so many around her protecting her. She would not be surprise since the death of his son if that did not turn him against Robb.
"Are you alright my queen?" Roose asked.
"Sick to my stomach that is all, Lord Bolton. There is no need to go such trouble for me."
"On the contrary my queen, after all without you, we have no claim to Iron Throne." Roose said.
"But we have a purpose, to end the Lannister reign of terror. Regardless of what happens to me."
"Gods forbid that." Roose said.
"Yes Gods forbid" Rae replied her eyes stared at him not believing his words for a moment.
"Are you sure you are fine?" Robb asked.
"Yes, My King, if we want to reach Riverrun by sundown we need to move. The sooner I'm not in that carriage the better." Rae said.
"You could ride with me." Robb said taking her chin his hands.
She leaned forward kissing him softly. They pulled away resting their forehead against each other.
"I will be fine, thank you. I love you"
"And I you."
Robb walked her back to the carriage holding her hand as she walked up the steps. He brought her hand to his lips before she ducked into the carriage door. She smiled at him. She sat back down in the carriage.
Robb shut the carriage door he turned back toward his horse. Greywind stayed by the carriage as if guarding it. Robb mounted his horse next to Lord Karstark. Lord Bolton had already mounted moving forward. Jaime mounted his horse.
"Your Grace, may I speak freely?" Lord Karstark asked.
"Of course," Robb said.
They sat to side as the carriage started to move. Lord Karstark and Robb caught a glimpse of Raenera in the carriage. She had her hand moving the curtains so she could see out. She waved as the carriage passed them. Robb waved to her. He could almost hear her laughter.
"You won this war the moment you married her." Lord Karstark said before he rode off.
Lord Edmure and Brynden "Blackfish" met them in the courtyard of Riverrun. Lord Edmure eyes went wide as he saw banners from all over the Reach, Dorne and The North ride in. His eyes went even wider when he spied Jaime and Tyrion Lannister by Prince Oberyn Martell. Two carriages rolled into the courtyard followed quickly by Robb and Greywind. Lord Edmure and The Blackfish with all the other servants went to their knees. Robb stopped his horse dismounted. One of the carriage door open revealing Catelyn, Arya, Sansa and Lady Margaery Tyrell. Robb walked over to the other carriage opening the door. Evalyne exited first she took her spot near Sansa. Edmure and The Blackfish looked up as another direwolf exit the carriage. It was followed by Raenera with Rhaenys and Visenya ridding on her dress. Selaera exit right after her mother taking flight. Rhaenys and Visenya followed Selaera suit flying around the courtyard. It caused many Riverlands Soldiers eyes to go wide.
Raenera on Robb's arm walked over to his family. He motion for Edmure and Brynden "Blackfish" to stand which in turn cause all the servants to stand. Robb had his hand on small of her back as they stood in-front of them. The Blackfish took her in, she was very beautiful. There was no questioning her heritage with three dragons flying around the courtyard. And silver blue gown with the broach with three head dragon with breaking chains behind it. The star pendant stood out on her nearly white skin. Her purple eyes regard them and Brynden also regarded her. She tilted her head weighing him.
"Uncle, Great Uncle may I present my wife and your queen. Queen Raenera Stark." Robb said.
"My queen" Edmure said kissing her hand.
"Lord Edmure, Ser Brynden I am sorry to hear of your loss," Rae said truly meaning it.
"Thank you, my queen," Lord Edmure said.
"I am your niece by marriage now." Raenera laughed.
"My queen, " The Blackfish said bowing his head.
"Your Grace, you must be tired from your journey here may I show you to your chambers?" Lord Edmure asked.
Raenera looked over to Robb. Robb nodded his head. She fell into step with Edmure as he showed her around Riverrun. Starlight and her dragons quickly followed her.
The Blackfish stood near Robb as they watch her walk away with Edmure. His eyes locked on her beautiful figure. They servants rushed forward showing the rest of royal party to their rooms. He noted that Jaime followed Raenera. He looked over to Robb shocked by that fact. Tyrion walked with Evalyne with one the maids leading them. She was laughing at one his jokes.
"She is very beautiful. A Targaryen no doubt with her eyes, she is truly a queen."
"Yes, I love her."
The Blackfish nodded his head. He wondered if she loved him as much as Robb seem to love her.
"You have two Lannisters in your party."
"Yes, they serve their purpose."
Later that night, Raenera made her way out of the dinner. Catelyn had gone into mourning her father. It reminded Raenera too much of the loss of Lord Arryn. Ser Jaime was occupied talking with Evalyne. Robb allowed her to walk around the castle unaccompanied. After all, the castle was secure. She was heading t the stable where Greywind and Starlight were staying. Her dragons were in a separate room provided by Lord Edmure. She had yet to see Maester Davith or the Maester of Riverrun. She looked up into the night sky.
"Your grace," Maester Davith said.
"Maester Davith, what can I do for you?"
"I have received a raven from Kings Landing. But not for you."
"Who is address to?"
"Lord Bolton"
"Hand it here" Rae order her worst fear was coming true.
Maester Davith handed her the scroll. He watched her tuck into the sleeve of her gown. She looked back up to the sky with tears in her eyes.
"I'll leave you to, your thought my queen"
"Thank you Maester Davith. Tomorrow after the funeral I need to see you."
"Any reason?"
"None that I ready to disclose now."
"I'll leave you to your thought, I'll see you tomorrow"
"Tomorrow, " Raenera said.
"Your Grace" Maester Davith replied walking away.
Raenera took a seat near the stables. She let out a deep breath that she had been holding. She was trying to wrap her head around what was happening. She was debating if she wanted to add this to Robb plate or let things play out for now. He had more important things to deal with than perhaps nothing. But it was something; it could cost him his life.
"Lost in thought?" The Blackfish asked.
Raenera turned her head looking at him. She removed her tear from her eyes. She gave him weak smile motion for him to sit next to her.
"Ser Brynden, I just needed some air."
"It is beautiful out here. Tell me how you and Robb came to fall in love"
"I brought his sister back to him."
"And you do love him and you are not using him."
"I never wanted the Iron Throne. I grew up in King's Landing. I know that chair is cursed. And I don't want it even now. But I wrote and sent letters of intent because of my love for Robb. I am willing to die for him so he could live him. Everything I have done since then has been for him. Jaime is a blow to Tywin same for goes for Tyrion. I know I can seem like a cold hearted woman. But if you knew what I doing to save your family you would not question my feeling for him. I know this game that is played. I played it every day since I was five years old. Robb may be focused on the here and now but believe me, I am thinking everything ten steps ahead. " Raenera roared standing up her temper getting better of her.
"Forgive me. I had no idea" The Blackfish said looking at her.
He could see her emotions and her feeling clear as day on her face. She really did love Robb.
"That right you don't but there is nothing to forgive. You are only doing right by your family trying to protect them. What are the Tully house words?"
"Family, Duty, Honor."
"Family is first for a reason. And now we are family"
"May I walk you back to the feast?"
Raenera nodded her head. She and the Blackfish linked arms heading back inside the keep. Her mind was still trying to figure out what she was going do about Lord Bolton.