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Four days after the wedding Robb stood in his chambers he shared with Rae. He was preparing to leave for battle. Yesterday was the first real time he saw his uncle after he was married. The normal three days, alone in the chamber with no handmaidens or servants other the delivering food had gone well for Lord Edmure. They had shared displeasure about leaving their wives but they both agreed that Freys need to destroy after they betrayed them.
He really hating leaving Rae here but it was safer for her and their pups. Starlight would be staying with Rae along with her dragons they were too young to be away from their mother. That and the fact it gave Robb comfort that she had three weapons of mass destruction at her fingertips if need me. Tyrion was staying with them. They agreed that Tyrion was better suited sitting with her then in the middle of a battlefield. Jaime was coming with Robb. He hoped that Tyrion plan worked. If not they were prepared for the long haul. Rae let out a sleepy moan rolling over. It brought Robb's eyes back her. She looked beautiful. A tiny beam of moonlight made her look ethereal. His eyes went to the bump where his pups rest. He wondered her body would change when he was away. Her body had already begun to change and her habits had changed. She was more tired wanting to lie about and sleep more. His mother had to tell him it was normal or he would have Maester Vyman and Maester Davith in his chambers constantly. Her breast had started to swell as well, they more sensitive. He enjoyed that change in her beautiful curves and the swell of the baby bump. It proved to the world that she was his and his alone.
Robb came over to the bed after he was ready to leave. Greywind looked up from his spot by Starlight. He stood at the foot of the bed. Robb sat down on the bed kissing Rae softly. Then he slowly kissed her forehead. He hated to wake her but he wanted to say goodbye to her. He leaned down kissing her baby bump.
"Hello, pups it's your father, be good for your mother when I'm away," Robb whispered to the baby bump.
Robb caressed the bump. He heard her moan shifting in her sleep. He looked up at her face as she opened her eyes. Her hand went to remove the sleep from her eyes.
"Robb," Rae questioned sleepily
Robb moved the up by her wrapping his arm around her. He kissed her softly as she became more awake. He hated that he woke her from her peaceful sleep.
"Go back to bed sweetheart, I just wanted to say goodbye before I leave," Robb soothingly explained.
"I will see you off, like proper wife and queen," Rae said shocked that he wanted her to go back to sleep.
Rae pulled the furs off of her body revealing her nude body. Robb groaned bit instantly went to help her off the bed. She was beautiful even now with child. He would miss holding her in his arms, waking up with her cuddled into his chest. She kissed him as a thank you before; she darted behind the dressing divider. She started to pull on her underclothes a loose fitting silvery blue gown. Robb sat down on the edge of the bed near Greywind. He whined at the thought of leaving his mate to care for his pups alone but did not want to leave Robb either. Robb looked down at him. They stared into each other's eyes understand what the other was feeling. They were both dreading leaving their mates. He petted him behind his ears as Greywind laid his head on Robb's lap. Starlight made her way over to Robb. Her belly was very extended, it nearly touched the ground. She rested her head on his lap let out a little whine. He knew one thing for sure; when he came back to Riverrun there would be more direwolves south of the Wall. He scratched her behind her ear.
"Hey girl," Robb started as he greeted Starlight. She licked his hands her way of showing him affection. She then nuzzled into his leg. Greywind started to nuzzle her. Robb looked over to the dressing divider. "You know, love, you don't have to see me off. I know and understand our pups need sleep," Robb tried to convince her to go back to bed.
Robb knew seeing her standing there when he rode away would just make it harder to do. Rae came out from behind the dressing divider. She was dress in lovely gown it emphasized her baby bump. Robb stood up meeting her halfway wrapping his arms around her. He kissed her deeply pulling away only when the need for air became too much for them. He rested his forehead against hers.
"I love you and protectiveness you have for me. Robb, I can go back to bed after you leave," Rae said soothingly as her hand cradled his jaw.
Robb sighed knowing that she was right. He leaned in kissing her again softly. His one hand traveled to where his children rested while his other hand went over top her hand. They looked each other deep into each other's eyes.
"I love you, promise me Rae, sweetheart, when I am away you take care of yourself and them."
"I promise, Robb I'll have your mother and Brynden with me and most of the kingsgaurds with me. You really think they will let anything happen to me?" Rae asked.
"I know but for my peace of mind I needed to hear you say it."
A knock sounded at the door. Robb and Rae pulled away from each other looking at the door. Robb lets go of her walking over to the door.
"Your Grace, we are ready whenever you are, " Randyll Tarly said.
"We will be down in a moment, Lord Tarly thank you," Robb replied as Rae came over to him linking her arm with his.
"Your Graces," Randyll Tarly said bowing turning to leave.
Evalyne was getting ready to see her father and Ser Jaime off. Her dark hair was pulled back in simple half back braid style. She dressed in a red gown with emerald green embroidery around the neckline of gown and belt. A knock sounded on the door. She opened the door, her eyes went wide. Ser Jaime stood in front of her dressed in his armor. He looked every bit the golden lion. His green eyes went wide at the sight of her. She looked beautiful to him. He looked around him there was no one else around.
"I want you to have this," Jaime said taking a golden lion necklace out placing it in Evalyne hands.
"Jaime," Evalyne started looking at the necklace in shock.
Her eyes went back to Jaime after a moment. Jaime gently took her hand closing the necklace in her hands. She shook her head looking down. Jaime other hand came up making her look at him.
"Evalyne I do not care what your father think. I have grown to care deeply for you. I do anything to see you smile. I am going off to a battle with an uncertain outcome. I want you to know that before I go off to war. After this battle, I will marry you." Jaime stated.
"Jaime I cannot accept this, my father…" Evalyne started.
"You will be my bride after this, approved of your father or not," Jaime finished leaving no room for argument.
"We cannot marry without my father blessing," Evalyne argued.
"We can I have the feeling that King Robb and Queen Raenera approves of the match. And that means more." Jaime said.
"Jaime…"Evalyne started but was cut off when Jaime lips connected to with her lips.
Jaime one hand came up into her hair pulling her deeper into the kiss while his other hand cupped her jaw. Evalyne leaned into the kiss her arms weave their way around Jaime's neck. His tongue licked her bottom lip begging for entry. She let out a little gasp enough for his tongue to enter deepening the kiss even more. They soon were lost in the kiss.
A cough caught them off guard. Jaime quickly looked who caught them. Evalyne blushed looking down. Jaime's eyes meet Tyrion eyes. He raised his eyes brows at Jaime.
"Aren't you leaving soon Jaime?" Tyrion asked.
"Tyrion yes, I was just saying goodbye to Lady Evalyne," Jaime answered.
"Some goodbye" Tyrion joked. He came over to Evalyne taking her hand when he noticed the blush and look of mortified look on her face. Evalyne looked at Tyrion. "Lady Evalyne if Jaime wants to make you my sister I will gladly welcome it. You make a better sister than Cersei will ever be," Tyrion reassured.
"Tyrion," Jaime said tensely falling back into the role of the in between, between Tyrion and Cersei.
"Come on we don't want to miss seeing you and the rest of the army off" Tyrion teased.
"Like that would ever happen," Jaime teased back.
"Jaime" Evalyne called out.
Jaime turned back into her hazel eyes. Her feeling for him was clear as day. He leaned in kiss her again. He offered her his arm. She paused for a moment. She took the necklace slip it over her neck. She held her head high link arm with Jaime. Tyrion smiled as Jaime and Evalyne walk off toward the courtyard arm in arm.
The courtyard was filled with men. Catelyn stood near Arya and Sansa who looked like they upset at the thought of Robb leaving. Lady Margaery was there standing near Lord Edmure and her grandmother, Lady Olenna. Jaime arm and arm with Evalyne entered. She dropped his arm when she spied her father. She ran over to him hugging him. He hugged her back his eyes stared back at Jaime.
"I'll miss you father come home safe," Evalyne said.
"I do will all in power to do so, and if I should fall I know you will be taken care of," Randyll Tarly said locking eyes with Jaime.
Sansa came over to Evalyne when Evalyne turned with tears in her eyes. Sansa hugged her close. Tyrion moved closer to Brynden "Blackfish" Tully. Smalljon smiled over to Sansa and her caring nature. At that moment Rae and Robb entered the courtyard arm in arm. There was look in Raenera's eyes that few could read. Robb squeezed her hand as if knowing what she was feeling. She looked at him sideways with tears in her eyes. Her lips were trembling. Robb leaned over kissing her.
"I love you," Rae said as they pulled apart.
"And I love you; I'll be back before you know it. I cannot wait to see how big you will have gotten," Robb said.
"Robb," Rae scolded playfully slapping his arm.
Ser Torrhen Karstark moved forward with Robb's horse. Rae and Robb looked at each other knowing this was the moment they both were dreading. She threw herself into his arm wrapping her arms completely around his neck. Tears were pouring down her face, it was having her father gone again. She was sending him off to uncertain battle. The Freys needed to pay but she was sure Tywin had learned of their plans by now. She did not know how many men waited for Robb and his army at the Twins. Robb held her as she cried into his shoulder. Lady Margaery and Lady Olenna looked on in shock. They had never seen many emotions pass through Raenera's face. Tyrion watched on in shock; how could anyone think she was mad like her father? Yes, she had a temper that dragon like but she cared about those around her. Something mad people could never do.
"Hey, hey Rae sweetheart, I will come back. Nothing on this earth will stop me from coming back." Robb whispered in her ear.
Catelyn walked over placing her hand on Rae's shoulder. She looked over to Catelyn with deep sadness on her face. The same sadness was in Catelyn's eyes. Rae finally lets go of Robb. Robb mounted his horse. Greywind trots up beside Rae brushing her leg with his fur. She smiled down at him.
"Protect him for me Greywind" Rae whispered.
Greywind looked between Rae and Robb. They stared into each other eyes. There was an understanding between Rae and Greywind. He would protect her mate and she would protect his mate and his pups. Jaime mounted a horse near Robb. Rae looked at Jaime and Robb and the faces of many soldiers. She took a deep breath trying to calm her shaking voice. She closed her eyes for a moment pushing her emotion back to the back of her mind. She held her head high as she looked at the company. Catelyn comforting hand on her shoulder she looked at her sideway as the purple of Rae's eyes took over her purple-blue eyes.
"May the Old and New Gods protect in this endeavor. And grant you a fast victory," Rae called out.
It was met with a joyous call. At that moment a screech of Selaera, Rhaenys and Visenya echoed throughout the courtyard. Rae's eyes went to her dragons circling the courtyard. Robb eyes also watch them as the dipped and dived in the air. Her eyes went back to Robb. Robb and Rae met eyes. He mouthed "I love you". She let the tears start to fall down her face again. She mouthed "I love you" back to him. Robb looked like he was holding back tears. He turned his horse heading out. Rae stood there rooted in her spot until she could no longer see any of them. Most of the people they came to see the army off had turned to head inside for breakfast. Ser Markas, Ser Hector staying keeping guard of their queen. Tyrion came over to her offering his hand.
"I know it hard my queen but it is for the best" Tyrion said.
Raenera eyes met Tyrion eyes. She was going to use her sadness as a motivation to destroy Tywin Lannister.
"Your father will pay," Rae growled.
"And he shall, shall we make sooner rather than later?" Tyrion offered as he realizes her need for blood.
Rae and Tyrion left the courtyard finally heading inside to eat breakfast. They were going to find a way to land a large blow to Tywin's power. Like the death of the Mountain or taking of Casterly Rock.
Joffery looked up from his seat on the Iron Throne. Tywin entered the main hall. He had a slightly worried look on his face. He was losing the war and this cruel child was not helping matters. As every people saw the madness of Joffery they also saw the level headed kind queen that Raenera Targaryen had become. Raenera Stark he corrected himself remembering that she had married the young wolf and not his grandson.
"Your Grace, you sent for me" Tywin commented.
"The small council has been moved into the tower of the Hand and not in the small council chamber. So if I wished to attend I have to walk up all those stairs," Joffery stated.
"I'm sure we could arrange to have you carried your grace if you wish to attend, " Tywin said like it was no big deal.
He had other more pressing matters to deal with. Joffery scoffed at that suggestion. It was not the answer he wanted.
"If you will excuse me, your grace, I have a pressing matter to take care of," Tywin said.
"Like what?"Joffery asked irritated that he wanted to be away from him.
"I am fighting your war for you. And there is a pressing threat from this Dragon Queen and her Young Wolf."
"Dragon Queen?" Joffery asked confused.
"Raenera Targaryen now Stark" Tywin answered.
"Raenera Targaryen, why am I just now hearing of this Targaryen imposter?" Joffery yelled.
"She is no imposter. She is the daughter of the Mad King, Aerys II, and Lilliyan Umber. You knew her as Raena Stone or Raena Arryn." Tywin stated revealing what Cersei had kept from him.
Joffery eyes wide his mouth was set in a grim line. His temper was growing very quickly. He rose from his throne making his way down to his grandfather.
"I want her head on a spike and any who follow her, along with her young wolf. I want them dead and I want them dead now." Joffery yelled.