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Thank for all your support. I still would like you to give me ideas for the name for the new pups.
Robb sat in his tent near the Twins. He was going over maps. Twins were surrounded. He let out sigh Greywind trotted over to him. He rested his head on Robb's lap. Robb looked down to scratch him behind his ear.
"I know boy I miss them too," Robb comforted Greywind.
Greywind whined looking up at Robb. Robb moved pieces on the map. He seriously hoped Tyrion plan worked. It would cut the siege in half if it did. The only thing that worried him was Jaime believability. If he was able to pull this off he will earn the title of Lord Paramount of Westerlands and Warden of the West. He wondered what she was doing now.
The pups were now a week old. Lorgan Hightower told Rae they should be opening their eyes in the coming week. Raenera took a deep breath petting Starlight on her head as she watched the six pups nurse. They were already developing personalities. Raenera was dressed for the day in a blue gown that reminded her of the color of Robb's eyes. She wondered if one of the twins would have Robb's eyes. She hoped they did. She had the necklace Robb gave her around her neck. It was almost if she could feel his arms around her. She sighed as Evalyne came over to her placing the crown on her Rae's head.
"You ready, Raena?"Evalyne asked.
"Honestly, no but I have no choice I cannot keep Lord Loras waiting longer than I have already," Raenera replied.
"I will be with Your Grace every step of the way," Evalyne reassured.
"Thank you Evalyne," Rae said as they exited the chamber.
They were met with Ser Markas and Ser Tobas. They fell into step with them heading toward the great hall of Riverrun.
It was set up like throne room like the one that was in the Red Keep. Outside the door, to the great hall they met Tyrion and Brynden "Blackfish" Tully. Rae smiled at them. They bowed their heads in respect to her. Tyrion came over to her.
"Your Grace, Ser Loras is not alone," Brynden said.
"What are you talking about?" Rae asked.
"It appears we have landed a blow to my father," Tyrion said.
"Who?" Rae asked.
"Amory Locke, he is in chains in the dungeon,"Tyrion said
A ghost a smile appeared on her face. She held her high as they made their way into the Great hall. Margaery was there already talking with Catelyn. Sansa was there as well. She smiled over to Rae as she noticed her entrance. Arya was no doubt off with Gendry or Brienne going over swordfight lesson. Rae made her way over the throne like chair sitting down. Margaery came over to her.
"You look radiant, Raenera," Margaery said.
"Thank you Lady Margaery you look lovely and very excited," Raenera said.
"I dearly love my brother, your Grace, I am happy that he is here" Margaery explained.
"I am sure you are" Rae tried.
"Pregnancy agrees with you, Your Grace. Hopefully, soon I will learn I'm also with child. It would be amazing to have our children grow up together," Margaery schemed.
"One could only hope after all Lord Edmure needs an heir," Rae said sweetly.
Raenera nodded her head to guards to let Ser Loras into the great hall. Margaery turned and talked to her grandmother. Catelyn came over to stand on one side her along with Brynden and Tyrion. Tyrion stood near normally the Hand of the King or in this case, Queen stood.
Loras Tyrell came into the chamber with a huge smile on his face. His eyes caught his grandmother and sister before they landed on Raenera. He came before the throne kneeling down.
"Your Grace, you have grown even more lovely since the last we saw each other," Loras sweet talked.
"Thank you Ser Loras, I have heard of some troubles at Harrenhal," Rae said
"Nothing me and my men could not handle. Garlan is in charge now with his garrison of ten thousand more men to add to your army. I captured Amory Locke. He now rests in your dungeon, My Queen. He awaits your judgment," Loras explained.
Raenera looked sideways at Tyrion then Catelyn. She sighed he had proved himself enough to be rewarded. Robb had expressed that if Loras proved himself, he would name him Lord of Twins. Now, he had done just that.
"You have done well, Ser Loras. And my husband and I will reward you for that. My husband is away retaking the Twins, removing the Freys from that castle. It will need a new Lord to govern it and land around it. If it pleases my husband I will have you name Lord of the Twins." Raenera stated.
"Nothing would make me happier than to serve you any way I can Your Grace," Loras said after looking at Lady Olenna.
"Arise Lord Loras," Raenera ordered.
Raenera took a deep breath. She looked over to Margaery and Lady Olenna who had a shit eating grin on their faces. They had got what they wanted. Now there were to Tyrell in the Riverlands. Catelyn laid a comforting hand on Raenera's shoulders. She looked up at Catelyn. The look said it all she had done the right thing.
"You Grace I have one more thing for you. I bring a gift for you." Loras stated coming to his feet.
Loras nodded to his men. Raenera looked unsure as the kingsgaurds that were present moved closer to her. She looked at Brynden and Tyrion in question in her eyes. They looked at her with the same question on their faces. They had no clue. A gasp brought Raenera eyes back to Loras Tyrell. The gasp came from Sansa. Raenera eyes went wide when she saw a man she never thought she would see again. Joffery's dog, Sandor Clegane the Hound, man she never hated but did not like either.
"Hello little bird," The Hound said looking at Sansa.
Sansa looked well taken care of. He always had a soft spot for her. He was glad that he turned a blind eye when Raenera got the girls out of Kings Landing.
"Sandor Clegane," Raenera said shocked.
Sandor Clegane eyes then went to Raenera He was in chains. He regarded her for a moment.
"Hello little dove, you've done quite well for yourself. Haven't you?" The Hound said.
"You are addressing the rightful Queen of Seven Kingdoms dog" Loras spat at him.
The Hound snorted at the young knight outburst. His eyes stayed on Raenera. He was a great guard but the question in Raenera mind could she trust him. Sansa's eyes plead for her to show him mercy.
"She not on the Iron Throne yet boy" Sandor spat right back.
It caused Raenera to crack a smile. She looked at Tyrion. And Tyrion looked at her. The Hound had done terrible things but never anything to her. He may have held her in place as Joffery teased and made her life hell in King's Landing. But always when it became too much he let her go.
"And I never will be. When I take King Landing my first order will be destroy that cursed chair. You are loyal to Joffery for many years Sandor. Why should I not have you killed?"
"The last time I saw you dwarf was the battle of Blackwater. The Blackwater bay was on fire. Do you remember my words?"
"I remember it was fuck the Kingsgaurd, Fuck the city, Fuck the king. What does it have to do with anything?"
"She not the King is she? Queen Raenera Targaryen I offer my services in this war and the wars to come."
Raenera looked unsure what to do next. She looked sideway to Tyrion and Brynden they had the same dumbfounded look on their faces. She looked at Catelyn. Her eyes then went to Sansa and Margaery and Lady Olenna. Finally, her eyes landed on the Hound.
"It's Raenera Stark, release him" Raenera ordered.
Raenera rose from her throne walking closer to him. She looked at him as he was released. Loras looked unsure as he did as she ordered.
"Betray me and mine I will make what you brother to you look like a walk in the gardens." Raenera hissed.
"My Queen" The Hound muttered as she exited the room.
Raenera made her way to gardens where her dragons circled. She silently prayed she made the right choice. She looked up to the sky watching Selaera, Rhaenys and Visenya circle and dance in the air. The Twins was going be a small step she wondered if she should write her sister to bring her dragons to take King's Landing. But for now, that could wait. Raenera places her hand on her baby bump.
"I miss him, he would know what to do in that situation. He will be home soon, my babies I promise."
Ser Davos dismounted his horse lifting Shireen down from the horse. They were a couple hours ride until they reach Riverrun. They came to a small tavern. They head inside taking a sit in a far corner. Shireen looked around unsure. Ser Davos took her small hand in his. A tavern maid came over bring food to them.
"Where are we heading Ser Davos?"
"Riverrun, you will be safe behind those high stone walls."
"What about you?"
"I will be there too, child. I will have to swear fealty to Raenera Stark. I'm afraid you will have to too. You will give up the title princess."
Shireen looked down for a moment. And thought about it, and what it would mean for her life. She never wanted to be a princess. It depended on what this Dragon Queen was like if she would betray her father and mother. But she was now away from her father and mother Red Woman. She never liked how the woman looked at her.
"But we will be safe right"
"Yes we will be safe" Ser Davos promised hoping he was right about Raenera.
Jaime made his way around the camp. He was getting ready to head to the Twins. He paused at Randyll Tarly tent. He coughed causing Randyll Tarly to look at Jaime. Jaime was dressed in his Lannister armor.
"Kingslayer what can I do for you?"
"I want your permission to marry your daughter Evalyne" Jaime bared his soul.
"Marry you Lannister why in the Seven hells would I allow that"
"I love your daughter make no doubt about that. I will be able to provide for her better than any you can think of. I asked her before we left. She did not tell me yes or no. I know she wants to but you are the reason she hesitates."
Randyll Tarly regarded Jaime. Jaime was not afraid to stand up to him. He admired that about him. What he had said was true he could hope for no better match. But he was not about to give his daughter to a man that would likely betray Robb and Raenera in a heartbeat. He did not like this plan and had expressed as much. If he was really loyal to Stark-Targaryen cause this mission could cost Jaime his life if he did not play his cards right. It all seem too convenient for Jaime to enter the Twins alone to capture the Freys off guard. The scout mission had spied Lannister banner there as well; that all added credence to Randyll Tarly fears that Jaime and Tyrion Lannister were playing them.
"Talk to me tomorrow after you prove your loyalty to me." Randyll Tarly stated dismissing Jaime.
Jaime head towards Robb tent next. He had a letter in his hands. That had the words he had yet to say to Evalyne that he long to say before he died. He knew if one wrong thing happened this would cost him his life. Robb looked up from the maps as Jaime entered the tent.
"Your Grace"
"Lord Jaime, are you ready to leave"
"I am I will leave within the hour. Your Grace, can I ask you to do something for me."Jaime said.
"What is it," Robb asked.
"If I should fall,give Evalyne this," Jaime said handing Robb the letter.
Robb took it. He had seen the look in Jaime's eyes when he mentioned Evalyne name. It seemed that Raenera idea to play matchmaker worked. Jaime cared deeply for Evalyne Tarly. He just hoped Jaime knew what he was doing messing Randyll Tarly daughter. Raenera had told him what he had threatened his eldest son with. He was a damn good soldier and general but was ruthless as they came.
Brynden Tully found Raenera watching her dragon dance in the setting sun. The reaction to let the Hound free had nothing short of Robb pardoning Jaime Lannister. He coughed drawing her attention to him. Her eyes had sadness to them he hated to see they had more purple hue to them.
"Your Grace, a rider is outside the gates. He demands to see you and you alone?" Brynden Tully said.
"Who is it?"
"Ser Davos with a young girl," Brynden Tully said.
Raenera eyes went wide. She felt faint for a moment. For him to come here with a young that could only be one person, Princess Shireen, that could only mean one thing. And it was not good.