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Rae stood in the courtyard of The Wall. She walked over to cross that caught her attention. There was a blood by the cross. The blood was pooled in a picture that looked like wolf howling and dragon. Her eyes went wide as she knelt down touching the blood. It was still warm. A caw of raven caught her attention. She turned and was a three-eyed raven staring at her. Suddenly a voiced filled the air. It was a voice of a man but she did not recognize the voice.
"A dragon forged in ice will awaken another dragon forged in ice with the help of fire forged dragon rebirth in flames. They will help with the war with great other," The voice foretold.
Suddenly she was not at the Wall. She was in the middle of a battlefield. Around her, there were hundreds of dead bodies. Her eyes found Robb's body by a Stark banner. The banners of from all the houses from all over Westeros laid scattered across the battlefield. The world around was dark. Her eyes locked with a creature she only heard about as a child. A white walker, he had crown of ice around his head. It was like he could see the dragon fire in her blood. The bodies around her started to come back to life. They were the hollow forms lifeless undead, Wights.
"When the long night have fallen by dragon fire the heroes will arise. The war for the Dawn begins again" The voice called again.
Rae bolted up in the bed. She was drenched in sweat. Tears pour down her face she was shaking in fear. The fire crackled in the fireplace. Starlight raised her head, from Greywind's paws, looking at her mistress. Robb lay beside still asleep. They were still in Casterly Rock. She slowly moved the blankets getting out of bed. She pulled on her robe padding her way into the nursery.
Eyme was sleeping on the small cot in the room. Syvina was recovering from last night in a chamber close by. Rae walked over the cradles looking at her sleeping children. Lyanna started to stir causing Eyme to wake. She went get out of bed. She stopped short at the sight of Raenera picking up her crying daughter. The child instantly quieted down.
"Your Grace," Eyme said.
"Go back to sleep Eyme. I can handle this"
"But Your Grace," Eyme started but was silenced with a look from Rae.
Eyme knew there was no arguing with Her Grace. It was very rare to see Rae in with her children at this hour. Rae walked over changing her daughter. Before, she came over to the rocking chair. She started to nurse Lyanna. She was hoping the nightmarish vision she saw would leave her mind. They were both taking comfort in each other.
Later, Robb came found her in the same place with Torrhen in her arms. He nursed contently at her breast. He stared at his mother intently as if memorizing her features. His little fingers grasp were wrapped around one of her fingers.
"Rae sweetheart," Robb said coming over to her.
She looked up at him with the fear still in her eyes. The images were not going away. She did not want her children to face that horrid fate. He was instantly at her side wrapping his arm around her shoulders. He took Torrhen from Rae's arms handing him to Eyme, whom never went back to sleep. She could tell something was up but she had no clue what.
Robb knelt down so he was eye-level with. Rae wrapped her arms around his neck crying into his neck. Here she was worried about King's Landing destroying her children. She never dreamed that a greater threat was out there.
"What is it, Rae," Robb asked.
"A horrid nightmare," Rae muttered.
Robb ran his hand through her hair soothing her. He cradled her in his arms walking out the room. He could tell it was more than a nightmare. But he was not going to push her in this state.
Once they were in their chambers. Robb set her down on the bed. She looked at him with tears in her eyes. Robb sat down next to her. He slowly removed her robe and his robe. He helped her back into bed. Before, he got back in bed bringing her into his protective embrace. He kissed the top of her head. She turned in his arms wrapping herself completely around him.
"It was only a dream. It was not real, sweetheart," Robb said soothingly.
"I know but felt go real," Rae said
"Whatever it was it will not happen. You have nothing to worry about nothing will happen to me or you or our children. We will keep them safe. Even if it is from an arranged marriage to Garth Tully; which by the way, is a good match for one of our beautiful daughters," Robb said soothingly. Rae looked up at him at his teasing closing remarks. Garth Tully was Lady Margaery and Lord Edmure son. That was what Lord Edmure wanted days ago. Well, that and he wanted to know if Robb and Raenera would approve a marriage between Loras Tyrell and Roslin Frey. It was Lady Olenna idea no doubt. But it made political sense. There were still some say that the Frey still control the Twins by right. But this marriage would lead to no question that was in charged at the Twins. Rae gave him a little smile. He leaned down kissing her forehead. He still could see the fear in her eyes. "Nothing will happen to us that is in my control to stop it. You know that right," Robb asked seriously.
"Of course I do, Robb," Rae paused. She looked up at him their eyes locking much like the Night King's and her eyes lock. It made her shudder at that thought. She cuddled more into his chest tracing little patterns on his chest. "What about something that is out of your control," Rae asked.
"What was your dream about?"
"White walkers and Wights, it was horrid I saw them in a field of winter I was surrounded my dead bodies. I saw your body. Banners from everywhere in Westeros," Rae revealed finally.
"They are stories told to children to get them to behave, love. They are not real," Robb said nearly laughing.
"Like dragons are the things of stories," Rae countered.
"It was a dream sweetheart. You are stressed with the triplets and coming war. Let not worry about White walkers just yet. I will write Jon and see what he has to say about that threat. If they do exist then the men of Night's Watch will know," Robb comforted her.
"Hold me," Rae said.
Jon stood on the top of the Wall. He had still not spoken to the Stark loyal soldiers. He had sent a reply to his brother. He was still coming to terms with his new title of Jon Stark. He had to admit it was something he always wanted. But he never dreamed that it would happen especially after he took his vows. It threw into question his vows. He made them as Jon Snow now he was Jon Stark. There was some that said that Robb was not true King so it did not matter. But from what Maester Aemon told him Robb's and Raenera's army were maybe moons turn away from taking back King's Landing. Part of him wanted to leave the Wall. But still, the other part knew he had to stay. He longed to bring back his Uncle Benjen and Bran back home. Then was the pending Wilding invasion he also worried about. He stared out at the cold winter world.
Jon heard the lift open and the sound of footfalls approaching him. He knew it was not the time for a new member of Night's Watch to take his spot. He turned and saw Ser Torrhen Karstark and a man he did not know. Ser Torrhen looked right at home in the vase iciness that was around the wall. The other pulled his fur line cloak closer to his body. He was from the south that much Jon knew.
"What can I do for you, Ser Karstark and Ser…" Jon asked.
" Tobas Bulwer Kingsguard to King Robb and Queen Raenera," Tobas said.
Ser Torrhen gave Tobas a look. He then turned back to Jon.
"Your brethren have informed us of your true name, Lord Stark. You have been named Lord Stark by King Robb; King of Winter and rightful king of the seven Kingdoms. He has named you his heir. Which, in turn, means while we are here you are to guard you with our lives," Ser Torrhen explained.
"You are both kingsgaurds?" Jon asked in shock.
Ser Torrhen and Ser Tobas nodded their heads yes. Jon looked at them for a long moment.
"Then why are you not protecting my brother and his queen?" Jon asked.
"I was protecting your brother when Ser Tobas came into camp with orders from Queen Raenera to head North and help find Prince Bran," Ser Torrhen explained.
"When word of Prince Bran's disappearance reached Queen Raenera, the Dragon Queen, the one true queen of Westeros. She sent me to find Prince Bran after she destroyed Stannis forces," Ser Tobas said.
"She, not Robb stopped Stannis," Jon asked in shock.
"She is a true dragon," Ser Torrhen joked.
"I have seen dragon fire. Her three dragons Selaera, Rhaenys, and Visenya are what stops most forces in their tracks," Ser Tobas said.
"Dragons are things of Legend," Jon said
"He speaks the truth, Lord Jon Stark. I saw the baby dragons with my own eyes. They are quite protective of their mother. You will see them soon. Maester Aemon tells us that she wants to come to Wall and meet them. No doubt she will bring them," Ser Torrhen said.
" Then there will be fire the biggest the North has ever seen," Ser Tobas said.
Jon gave him a serious look not finding them using Mace words so casually. Torrhen turned and glared at Ser Tobas. Jon turned back to the night sky.
"You should get some sleep. We are preparing for battle," Jon said
"And we are at war Lord Stark, a battle is always eminent. But we will leave you to your solace Lord Stark, May Gods watch you this night and nights to come," Ser Torrhen said.
"And you too, Ser Torrhen, Ser Tobas," Jon said.
Rae stood in the war room of Casterly Rock. Her nightmare was now pushed back to the back of her mind. She was pacing back and forth. The army was getting ready to leave for the battle of King's Landing. Robb, Rae, and a good portion of the army were heading to Dragonstone in a few days times. Many of the ships have left already. When they reached the Crownlands the army was going break in sections. So, when the time comes they could attack King's Landing on all sides. It left Cersei and Joffery with no out. It was one of Tyrion more brilliant plans. She had one more plan that Tyrion did not know about. As much as she in many ways trusted Tyrion she was not comfortable showing all her cards. She had talked to Robb about her plan. He thought it was a good idea. Tyrion was off making the preparation with Robb. Jaime was standing guard outside her door even thou, he was told they had other guards. He muttered something about nothing was going to happen to her while in Casterly Rock. A knock sounded at the door.
"Yara Greyjoy is here as you requested Your Grace," Jaime said.
"Thank your Ser Jaime show her in and then go see your wife, she has meeting with Maester today to see how your child is progressing," Rae ordered.
"Yes your Grace," Jaime said with a smile.
Yara entered the chamber. She looked at Rae who looked out the window as her dancing dragons. Rae turned looking at Yara as the door shut. She motion for Yara to take a seat. Rae took the seat opposite of Yara. She offered her a goblet of wine. Yara took it and drank it. Rae took a sip of the wine. Starlight trotted over to rest her head on Rae's lap.
"You wanted to see me," Yara said placing the goblet down.
"Yes, you are an accomplished seas woman are you not?" Rae asked.
"Yes," Yara answered not know where Rae was going with it.
"And you control 100 ships of Iron Fleet?" Rae asked.
Yara nodded her head. Rae took another sip of wine. She smiled at Yara. These were all the answers she needed.
"And Your Grace you will have more with the rest of Iron Fleet when they arrive," Yara said.
"Good, send a letter to your father tell him I plan to take King's Landing in two moon's time. I want the rest Iron Fleet there by that time or I consider him a coward and traitor to the crown. He will not be fit ruler to Iron Isles," Rae started.
"He will be there, and if he not I would like your support in me taking the salt sea throne," Yara assured.
"Has the Iron Isles ever had a Queen before," Rae asked.
"No more than Westeros," Yara said.
"If you accomplish what I want you do for me. I will support your claim to the ruler of Iron Isles," Rae said.
"What do you require?" Yara asked.
"I need you to sail to Meereen," Rae said.
" What in Meereen?" Yara asked.
"My sister, I need you transport her and her army to Dragonstone," Rae said.
"Sister?"
"Daenerys Targaryen," Rae said.
"What makes you so sure she will see me?" Yara asked.
"Because of this," Rae said handing her a letter with a dragon seal on it.