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Robb and his company oversaw the cleaning and dealing with the Frey daughters and the servants. They were trying to convince them to stay and they would not hurt them. They had planned to stay here for a few days before they headed back to Riverrun. Mainly, they stayed to deal with the repercussion and the possible rebellion to removing the Frey from power. Robb had just entered the main hall his commanders were debating who would be Lord of the Twins now. When Maester Davith came forward he had a raven's letter in his hands. He looked deeply worried and saddened. Greatjon Umber noticed the look causing him to look concerned.
"Your Grace,steeling" Maester Davith said.
Robb turned to look at him. Maester Davith looked down for a moment stealing his soul for what he had to tell his grace.
"What is Maester Davith?" Robb asked.
"A raven just arrived from Riverrun. It is from her Grace, she wrote to tell you that Starlight has given birth to six healthy pups." Maester Davith paused for a moment. That was when Robb noticed the worried look on Maester Davith face. He took a deep breath looking down before looking back up at Robb. "She also writes, Your Grace, your alliance with Stannis is now null and void. Ser Davos arrive less day ago accord to the letter with Lady Shireen seeking the protection for her that Her Grace has offered her. It says that Stannis and his army along with his red woman is a day ride from there. Laying siege to Riverrun, I am sorry Your Grace"
Robb stayed silent for a moment when what the letter said slowly sank into his mind. He took a shaking breath. The possibility of her death, their children's death, his sisters' deaths and mother's death came to the forefront of his mind. He could care less about being King right now. Tear well up in his blue eyes. Greatjon came over placing his hand on Robb's back. Robb looked up with fire in his eyes. His wife, mother, and sisters were left in Riverrun for their own safety now Stannis threaten that safety.
"We leave now! Ser Wendel Manderly you are in charge of the Twins until I return," Robb roared.
Robb was going destroy Stannis and his army. Jaime's eyes went wide when he heard what the letter said. Randyll Tarly eye gave nothing away but his fear for his daughter was on the inside. He noted the look on Jaime's face. He realized quickly that Jaime truly cared for Evalyne.
Robb followed quickly by Jaime exited the room. They had a look of pure rage on their faces. The fate that awaited Stannis was one that he would wish for death before he killed him. The most of Robb's commanders followed him out of the main hall of the Twins.
Tyrion found Rae surround by her dragons in the gardens of Riverrun. After he, Brynden "Blackfish" Tully and Ser Davos negotiated a truce. Her crown was thrown down on the lawn a bit away from her. At first, he didn't see her with the large scaled bodies of Selaera, and Rhaenys blocking her from view. It was not until Raenera moved her arm hugging Selaera neck that he spotted her in the coiled mass of dragon flesh. That was when he noticed they were clicking and making lower screeches along with nuzzling her body as if they were trying to comfort her. Tyrion moved forward picking up the crown from the ground. He went to approach Rae but was stopped when Selaera turned and let out a loud warning hiss and roar.
"Selaera," Rae scolded with tear evident in her voice.
Selaera moved her body so Tyrion could see Raenera's face for the first time. Tears were flowing down her face. Selaera moved resting her head on Raenera's baby bump like she was protecting it. Raenera had yet to look at Tyrion. She looked like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Tyrion stood there with her crown in his hands.
"Your Grace, Ser Imny Florent, Ser Guyard Morrigen, and Ser Rolland Storm will be ready to offer you their surrender in an hour time."Tyrion told Raenera.
Raenera said nothing in response. She simply petted Rhaenys's head. Visenya nuzzled her again causing Rae to pet her with her other hand. Tyrion watched her waiting for any sigh of respond from her. It was almost like she could not hear him.
"Your Grace... Raenera….can you hear me," Tyrion asked getting frustrated with her lack of response. She had yet to even look at him. It was like dealing her as a child all over again. He was about to walk away when he thought of her after she dealt with Joffery torturing of her as a child played in his mind. She would not respond to him then either. "Raena, please look at me," Tyrion said.
Raenera turned her eyes to him. In her eyes all the sadness of the world along an untold amount of fear. The gleaming pools of amethyst met his emerald eyes. They just stared at each other for a long moment neither one of them saying anything. Raenera looked down finally breaking eye contact with him.
"Am I a monster?" Raenera asked with fear in her voice.
"No," Tyrion responded nearly automatically.
"I just burned a man alive and boiled a woman to death. Those are the things monster do. Am I my father? He reminds me of the story of my father and his madness. I know what they say about the Targaryens and madness."Raenera stated nearly hysterical.
Tyrion came forward ignoring the threat of Selaera and Visenya posed to him. He took her hand in his. Selaera, Rhaenys, and Visenya gave out sounds of displeasure. He made Raenera look at him after a moment.
"Yes, your father was a monster and did horrid things like what you just done. But you are not your father. And what you did today did not make you a monster. You were defending yourself and all the lives within these walls. You have shown restraint that your father was never capable of. If anything the fact that you care about what the rest of world thinks of you makes you nothing like your father, mad or a monster. By all rights you could of and some will say should have burnt every one of them. But you didn't. You let His Grace, Robb; handle the Freys instead of burning it to the ground. News of what happened here will spread like wildfire. I suggest we use it to our advantage," Tyrion reasoned placing the crown back on Raenera head.
Rae looked more in a sane state of mind. She was not the fear-filled woman now. Her mind was working trying to figure out what her next move was. And how they could use what happened here to their advantage.
"How?" Raenera asked.
"The Iron isles; they know what the wraith of a dragon. And stories of your ancestors had been spread all over Westeros. They know what the dragons are capable of if they put their minds to something. Today you have shown the world you are a dragon like your half-brother was said to be, or Aegon was said to be. We need to use it," Tyrion replied think like Tywin.
"And say what swear fealty to me and my husband or I will…"Raenera started jokingly.
"Burn their fleets, castles, and lands to ashes," Tyrion finished seriously.
Raenera started to giggle thinking Tyrion was joking. Tyrion just looked at her as the seriousness of his tone sank into her mind. Her eyes widen as she looked at him.
"That ruthless," Rae commented.
"Fear wins battles and winning battles win wars, Your Grace. Right now the one thing that all men fear is a dragon. And you have three of them which are larger than the last dragon the world has known to be. In time I have no doubt they will size of Balerion, Vhagar, and Meraxes" Tyrion explained.
Raenera thought about it for a moment. She made the move to get to her feet. Once on her feet, she smoothed out the wrinkles of her gown. She looked at Tyrion with an intelligent look in her eyes.
"With a threat like that, I would have be ready to carry it out if they didn't do what we wanted. For now, we will let the story reach their ears. And after and only after I have spoken to Robb about this do we send these letters out," Raenera ordered.
"Yes, your grace" Tyrion said.
Raenera turned to exit with Selaera, Visenya, and Rhaenys. She knew what she had to do now. She had to speak to Lady Shireen. She knew that Stannis had burnt figure of the seven but she knew that Shireen was raised in the faith of the seven and she did not trust or like Melisandre so if it could be arrange for Stannis to have a funeral in the faith of the seven. She would have to speak to Septon Marthew about it.
"Tyrion I wish to speak to Septon Marthew before I met with the commanders," Raenera said as she turned to look at him.
"I will send him to you, " Tyrion said wit a bow.
"Thank you," Rae replied.
"Where are you going?" Tyrion asked.
"To speak with Lady Shireen, who is now Lady Paramount of the Stormlands and Lady of Storms End. I have to tell her of her father's death, it is only right. Send me Ser Davos to me as well," Raenera answered.
Raenera knocked on the chamber where the ladies and children were held up in. Ser Markas had found his way to her side. Ser Howar stood as a guard by the door. He noted the tear tracks on Raenera's face. He bowed and allowed her to enter the room. Instantly Arya and Sansa threw themselves in Raenera's arms. They were worried about her. Raenera hugged them as she did she noticed Evalyne held young Willem Lannister in her lap as she read him a story. Martyn was sitting close to Catelyn who had Shireen in her arms. Margaery and Lady Olenna were conversing. Clarysse was talking with maids in the room.
"So if you are here the threat has passed," Lady Olenna reasoned.
"Yes, the battle is done. I will accept Stannis's commanders' surrender within an hour. I have come to speak to Shireen" Raenera said.
Shireen looked up at her. She had tears in her eyes. She knew her father would likely die for if he did not die Rae would be dead. She in the short time had come to like Rae. She did not want to see her dead.
"He died isn't he?"Shireen asked.
"Yes, along with his red woman. You are now Lady Paramount of the Stormlands and Lady of Storm end. I know you are not ready completely for this responsibility so I will have Ser Davos as Lord Regent until you are of age" Raenera said coming to kneel by Shireen.
Shireen nodded her head. Raenera reached out removing tears from Shireen's eyes. She was not afraid of touching the grayscale that had left her scared. Most people were afraid it was nice to Raenera not be afraid of her.
"What about my mother?" Shireen asked.
"I have no word on her, but I'm afraid if she is found I will not kill her but what she had a part in cannot go unpunished. She will become a Silent Sister or be banished," Rae answered.
"I understand, Your Grace" Shireen said for the first time meaning Raenera's proper title.
"Rae," Raenera said.
"Rae," Shireen said with a giggle.
"I'm sorry for what happened Shireen and I wish I could have changed it. I will talk with Septon Marthew about having a funeral for your father. And if he agrees I will be with you every step of the way," Raenera offered.
Margaery and Lady Olenna gasped. It was one thing to attend a funeral for family member privately but to have royalty at a funeral for someone of no relation was unheard of.
Raenera on her way to the main hall to get the commanders surrender. She stopped at Gendry blacksmith tent. He looked up as she entered. Ser Markas and Ser Hector were at her sides.
"Your Grace, what can I do for you?" Gendry asked.
"I need to commission a pin," Raenera replied.
"A pin what do you wanted to look like," Gendry asked.
"You remember the Hand of the King pin." Raenera asked.
Gendry nodded his head. Raenera looked at him as her meaning sank into Gendry's mind. Gendry took a shaking breath. He never dreamed he would be making a pin like that.
"It will be done as fast as I can?" Gendry said.
"Thank you,"
"Anything for you Raena," Gendry joked.
Raenera smiled at him. She turned to head out toward the great hall again. Tyrion today had earned the title of Hand of King. He had talked her down which was something few could do. He had a sound mind for strategies and from what Lord Varys had written to her he was quite good at the job for Joffery. She could only imagine what he would be capable of with Robb and her as the ruling party.