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Author Note: Thank you for all your support. I wanted to let you all know that I have just decided to continue the story here. There will no sequel it will just be a continuation of Winter Fire. It was the poll winner with 63% of the vote. Hope you all love this chapter as much as I do.
Robb and Rae lay lazily on a bed in her old chamber in King's Landing. They were both nude as the day they were born. She ideally was tracing designs on his chest as she lay on her stomach. Her butt was only cover with a sheet. The same sheet covered Robb's lower body. He held her close. His one hand was tangled in her dark curls.
"Marry me," Robb muttered looking lovingly at her.
"We are married," Rae teasing laughed.
"I mean by new gods," Robb said seriously.
Rae stopped laughing for a moment. Looking at his face, he was serious. She smiled locking lips with his. He pulled away from her as she nodded her head yes. She kissed his chest. They quickly pulled on clothes.
Rae smiled dragged him in the direction that leads to a secret passage. She pulled him along to a secret passage way. He followed her willingly laughing like to lovesick teenagers. She came to where all the dragons' skulls were located. He paused for a moment looking around the chamber. It was all the dragon skulls that use to decorate the throne room.
"Are these what I think they are," Robb asked.
"Yes, come on," Rae said leading him toward the black cells.
They came to the cell that housed The High Septon. He coughed and looked afraid as the door was open. He was shocked to see Robb and Raenera half dressed. Their hair was messed up like they just had sex.
"Are you here to kill me," The High Septon asked.
"On the contrary High Septon Sterlan, we are here to free you," Rae said.
"As long as you agreed to marry us," Robb said.
"Robb," Rae said shocked playfully hitting his chest.
The High Septon Sterlan looked at her closely. His memory was peaked when he met her eyes. A smile crossed her face. He knew those eyes anywhere. He moved forward taking her hands. He was dirt cover and look like he had seen better days. He looked so happy to see her.
"By the Seven, Raena Stone, I did not think I would ever see you again," The High Septon said.
"It's Raenera Targaryen or Stark now. We were married by the Old Gods. We only wish to marry by Faith of Seven as well," Rae told him.
"And what's your name Son," The High Septon asked.
"Robb Stark," Robb said.
"Son of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Stark, the Young Wolf himself. You have fallen for a dragon," The High Septon said.
"I have from the moment my father betrothed us," Robb confessed.
"Then I see no reason why I cannot marry you both," The High Septon said.
Robb looked behind him the guard that stood behind them. He came forward unlocking the chains that were attached to The High Septon wrists. Once, he was freed. He nodded to Robb and Rae to face one another. They did so with smiles on both of their faces.
Lord Varys made his way the blood soaked streets. The people were in an uproar that was being calmed by Ser Jaime, Greatjon Umber, and the rest of Robb's commanders. He saw His Grace drag Her Grace to no doubt have his way with her. With any luck, she will soon fall pregnant again giving the crown spare son to continue the line. He was on his way to see Lord Stark. He knocked three times on the door. Laroy barely opened the door. He had a sword in his hands. He was not of fighter. He was a larger man with dark beard and dark short hair.
"Laroy, I am here to see Lord Stark," Lord Varys said.
"Be careful, you never know who will hear you," Laroy cautioned.
"We don't have to worry anymore," Lord Varys said looking skyward where the dragons circled and danced over King's Landing.
Lord Eddard met him in the small living room. He was cleaning his sword. That looked like it was blood soaked. It was amazing that father and son fought in the same battle and neither knew that they were in the same battle.
"Lord Varys," Ned said.
"I came to inform you that you will be presented to Our Queen in the morrow, after the trial and execution of Joffery and Cersei. Which will take place in the afternoon," Lord Varys said.
"Yes, I saw the six dragons flying over head. I am just happy that the war is over. And I can go home and see my family again," Ned confessed
"Your family will arrive tomorrow morning. Welcomed to the capital by her grace herself and lead to Red Keep where they will be staying until they with you return the North," Lord Varys said.
"Why would they be coming here?" Ned questioned.
"They were one of Our Queen's greatest supporters. You son, Robb, himself lead the assault on King's Landing. They will be welcomed to the capital to celebrate the great victory that happened here," Lord Varys said.
"He will be honored no doubt. How long before we have a new King sitting on the throne just like Robert. That is only using Raenera to have the Iron Throne," Ned said.
"You may be happily shocked with her marriage," Lord Varys said.
Robb and Rae kissed other practically ran back toward Rae's chamber. They came to the room with dragon skulls. They broke away from each other for a moment. She gave him a lust filled kiss. Before, she danced away from him smiling coyly at him casting a come hinter look. She motioned him to follow her toward the largest of the skulls. He followed her willing into the darkness. She lit a torch near the largest of the skulls. The skull was revealed completely. It was the size of Drogon and Selaera's skull.
"Balerion," Rae said in awe.
"The Black Dread," Robb said.
"My father took me down here a time or two when I loved the stories about the dragons. And want to know my true family history. He did it when Robert was not down here with his whores of course. Balerion was always my favorite," Rae said touching the skull.
Robb smiled at her looking down. His eyes caught a sight that looked like large cross bow down away point at the skull. He moved away from Rae as she loving pet the skull. She was reliving her memories with her father. He uncovered the bow. It was clear it was designed to kill a dragon. It was not complete. That was clear but it was close.
"Rae come here," Robb said.
Rae turned and looked at him. She gasped as she saw the crossbow on wheels. She moved toward in him in a trace. She touched the weapon.
"Qyburn," Rae said with a shake in her voice.
"What," Robb asked.
"It is who not what, he was the third person that was dragged from the small council chambers. Varys wrote to me about him. I told him to keep eye on him but I never dreamed that he would be this smart and talented. He was expelled from Maester order. I have not a clue why. If he has started this what else has he done," Rae asked worriedly.
"We will find out in morning, I promise you, sweetheart. Let get back to our chamber's," Robb said.
"You mean my chambers. Our chambers will be prepared by tomorrow. Once we remove all the Lannister trapping and Baratheon trappings. And we replaced them with Stark and Targaryen trappings," Rae said.
They started to head back to their chambers. They were walking at a brisk pace. She looked coyly over at him with a smile on her face. Robb looked at her with a wolf like look. Before, he stopped walking. She came to stop a moment later. She turned and look at him.
"You disobeyed me, I believe you need to be punished," Robb said teasingly.
Rae looked at him for a moment taking him seriously for second before she caught on to his game. She moved forward until she was nearly right up to his chest. She innocently looked up at him slowly walking her fingers up his chest. She bit her bottom lip before she answered him.
"How are you going to punish me, My King," Rae asked coyly looking up at him with a completely innocent look on her face.
Robb laughed throwing her over his shoulders. Her giggles echoed through the large room. She playfully wriggled on his shoulders. He playfully hit her bottom. She let out a surprised yelp as he carried her away.
The next morning, Jon and Sam came into the courtyard of the wall. They were alone. The Kingsgaurds at the Wall were asleep or caring for their injured. The other men of the Night Watch were dealing with the mess of the battle left behind.
"We held them off," Sam said.
"For one night," Jon said.
"This is a great victory," Sam told Jon.
They came down the stairs. Jon stopped looking out of the courtyard that was soaked in blood. He shook his head.
"A Great victory? Mance was testing our defenses. He almost made it through. And he has more giants. He has more mammoths. He has 1,000 times as many of man as us. Even with the Soldiers sent to retrieve Bran. They will hit us again tonight," Jon said certain that was going to happen.
Jon and Sam walked the rest down the courtyard. He was heading to the gate. He looked sideways at to Sam.
"Maybe we can hold them off for a day or two, but we'll never beat them," Jon finished.
"Where are we going?" Sam asked.
"Going to find Mance," Jon answered
"You can't do that," Sam argued.
"The wildling army is only an army because of Mance. He united 100 warring tribes without Mance, they lose their leader. They lost their purpose. They go back to fighting each other. Scatter back to their homes," Jon said.
"Without Mance? You're going to kill him?" Sam asked shocked.
"I'm gonna try" Jon answered.
"They'll never let you within 100 yards of him. And even if they did, even if you managed to kill him…" Sam started.
"They'll kill me?" Jon finished. They paused outside the door to the gate. He looked at Sam with a look. "If I don't go they'll kill me anyway. They'll kill the rest of us too." Jon said with a sigh.
"They won't just kill you. They'll boil you, flay you, make it last days," Sam argued.
"You're right. It's a bad plan. What's your plan?" Jon asked.
Jon looked at Sam. Sam had no answer for him. He had nothing as much as he hated it was the best plan.
They headed to the outer gate. They found the bodies of the giant and Grenn and the men Jon sent to hold the gate. Jon knelt down by Grenn.
"They held the gate. Get some brothers down here to help you. We need to burn the bodies," Jon said closing Grenn eyes.
They reached the outer gate. Jon paused and looked at Sam.
"Raise the outer gate. Then lower it again as soon as I'm out." Jon told him.
Sam motioned for them to open the outer gate. Jon started to take off Longclaw.
"What are you doing?" Sam asked.
"I promised Mormont I'd never lose it again. In case I don't come back," Jon said handing him the sword.
Jon started out to beyond the wall.
"Jon," Sam started. Jon looked at him. "Come back," Sam said.
Rae came into the Throne room of the Red Keep on her way to nursery were Torrhen, Lyanna, and Lilliyan were at. Her eyes landed on the Iron Throne. The people were rejoicing at the victory. Rae's hair was down around her shoulders on her head the crown that burnt with her. Her gown was pale gray with silver direwolves and dragons embroidered on to the gown. The morning light reflected on her face illuminating her face. Servants were placing up the Targaryen and Stark Banners. Starlight was by her side. They were preparing for the trial of Cersei and Joffery Lannister. Rae slowly walked forward. There was still a part of her that believed the chair was cursed. By all rights, it belonged to Jon. She knew she had to at least offer the throne to him. It was after all his birthright. They had every person she trusted looking for proof that he was the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. She did not want to take that legacy away from him or Daenerys. Could she really take that legacy away from her children? Rae moved up the stairs towards the Iron Throne. Ser Markas and the Hound were not far behind her. She took a deep breath running her free hand along the metal in deep thought. She moved until she was standing completely in front of it. Looking at from top to bottom, she turned taking a deep breath. Before, she finally sat down on the Iron Throne.
That was where Robb found her sitting on the Iron throne. He was wearing a crown he hated but he knew he had to wear it for the trial. He was dressed in something similar to what he wore to Margaery and Edmure wedding. His sword was on his hip. He was followed in by Ser Rolland Strom and Ser Barristan Selmy.
"I thought you said it was cursed," Robb teased coming up to kissing her.
"It is" Rae started kissing him back.
Robb noticed a look on her face. She looked near tears. She was not sure what to do. There were tears in about to fall from her Amethyst eyes that remind Robb so much of his son's eyes. He hated to see his children eyes filled with tears just as much as he hated to Rae's eyes filled with tears.
"I cannot do it," Rae confessed.
"Rae sweetheart you don't have to," Robb said.
"How are we going to pay off the Iron Bank if we don't? But I cannot deprive our children of their birthright. Not to mention Jon, it is his birthright," Rae said softly.
"Many Targaryen graced that Throne. Yes, your father was mad and did horrible things. But there were many Targaryen kings that did great things. We could ask the Tyrell for the money they are the second richest family in Westeros,"
"They will want something," Rae joked.
"They always do. A seat on small council maybe or we could set up a marriage alliance," Robb said finally realizing how to play the game.
"Or the Martells they are third richest family. It also would show good favor to them for keeping Myrcella alive during the war," Rae suggested.
"There still a chance that we can find where Baelish hid the money,"
"A slim chance… if we are keeping it we will need another throne made,"
"Whatever for,"
"We rule together, neither of us is higher than the other. I cannot see you sitting on this throne…"Rae trailed off.
Robb gave her a very wolf like look. His arms came around her lifting her bottom off the throne. She let out a little squeal as he lifted her off throne. Ser Markas smiled at the pair of them. The Hound looked at the pair in shock but he guessed it was better than Robert and Cersei. At least Robb and Raenera seemed to be truly in love with each other. He sat down placing Rae on his lap. Robb attacked her neck with kisses. Rae started to laugh.
"Your Graces, we are ready when you are," Tyrion said.
Rae looked at Robb with a sigh. They both knew this moment was coming. Evalyne was watching the children and Shireen and Tommen. They did not need to see any more death than they had seen before. Sansa was helping her she said she had no desire to see the blood task. It was no place for a lady. A queen yes but a lady never.
They came right outside of the Red Keep where the trail was to take place. Greywind and Starlight were by their master's side. The dragons were circling over the stage. Arya, Catelyn, and Daeny were chatting. The people started to cheer as Rae and Robb came out arm in arm. A Stark soldier stood by with Ice. Tyrion looked up at the dragons. He looked over to Jaime. Jaime looked unease about what was about to happen.
"Bring me Joffery," Robb ordered.
Joffery was lead out in chains. He fought the men that held his chains. He was half crazed. He eyes landing on Rae's dead eyes.
"You are nothing more than a bastard," Joffery spat out toward her.
Robb came forward punching him causing him to fall. He spat out blood. He looked up at Rae to taunt her.
"Having your husband fight your battles for you," Joffery commented.
Rae looked over to Robb with a nod. He nodded back toward her. He moved forward motioning for the men to place Joffery on the chopping block. Robb walked over taking Ice from the sheath. He stood near Joffery but not too close. He bowed his head over the sword.
"Joffery Hill you stand guilty of the crime of high treason against the crown. Here in the sight of Gods and men, I, Robb Stark first of his name, King in the North, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord Regnant of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the realm, sentence you to die. Would you speak a final word?" Robb said.
"You are no king I am the King," Joffery said.
Robb looked to Rae. She looked skyward. Selaera landed on the stage. It made all the common people jump back. Drogon flew over head close to her but not too close.
"Dracarys," Rae said.
Selaera started to blow fire on Joffery. His screams echoed through the crowd. He skin boiled started to melt off. But, right before his heart stopped Selaera stopped blowing fire taking off in the sky. At the moment Robb removed his head with a single swing of Ice. The crowd cheered as they were sprayed with blood. Tyrion and Jaime let out deep sigh they knew this was coming but it was still family. It was harder for Jaime that was his son even if he never really cared for him like a father should. Cersei was led out next. She looked at the body of her son and nearly collapsed. She was lead over to where Rae and Robb stood stone face. She looked out the crowd in distaste. She knew she lost at this point. But she was grasping at straws trying to figure a way out of this.
"Cersei Lannister you stand guilty of the crime of high treason against the crown. Here in the sight of Gods and men, I, Robb Stark first of his name, King in the North, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord Regnant of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the realm, sentence you to die. Would you speak a final word?" Robb said.
A spark came into Cersei eyes as she thought of something. It would spare her life for a day or so.
"This is not a fair trial. So I demand a trial by combat," Cersei said raising her emerald eyes to meet Rae's Amethyst eyes in challenge.
Rae stepped forward. So she was standing completely next to Robb. Her eyes never leaf Cersei eyes not backing down. Cersei quickly realized the girl that she knew was gone. The true Raenera Targaryen stood before her. She was queen just as much as Cersei was a queen maybe even more so.
" I could take a page from my father book declaring fire to be my champion. But that would prove I can be as mad as he was. So, I will grant it." Rae started.
Rae's eyes traveled to Jaime who was waiting with bated breath. Her eyes were questioning him would he do this for her. He nodded his head. She knew she could not do that to him. Her eyes then traveled to her husband.
"I name my husband as the crown champion," Rae finished.
"Jaime will you stand for me," Cersei called desperately.
Jaime looked in deep thought. He was debating if it was the right thing to do. He met Cersei eyes the eyes of the woman he once loved. He knew he had no chose.
"I will," Jaime said with a sigh in his voice.
"Lead her away," Robb and Rae ordered.
Robb and Rae came back to the throne room. Robb sat down the throne with Rae on his lap. What should have been a quick thing now would be drawn out. The trial by combat would happen tomorrow. They sat there just holding each other. That was where Lord Varys found them.
"Ah… Your Graces," Lord Varys said.
Robb and Rae sighed. Lord Vary came forward he looked to the shadows of the Throne room for a moment. He looked back to Rae. He had a smile on his face a smile that she rarely saw.
"Your Graces, I have a gift for you both," Varys said.
"Lord Varys that is unnecessary," Rae said sweetly.
"Oh but it is. I told you once you took your proper place in the Great Game I would give you a gift. My Queen do you remember your words to me after you saw Lord Eddard Stark in Black Cells,"
Robb was lost what Rae and Varys were talking about. He remembered her telling him about the crown she now wore and dragon eggs but never once did she mention a gift when she took Kings Landing.
"Of course I do, I said if there is a way to save him to do so," Rae said not understanding where this was going.
"I took that as your first order as queen. The queen you were born to be," Varys said.
Rae's eyes went wide. She looked at Robb in shock. Varys could not be serious. Lord Eddard Stark was beheaded in front of the people of Kings Landing. As much as she longed for what Varys was suggesting to be true; it was impossible. Varys turned motion toward one of the shadows. Robb had a wide eyed look on his face when he finally realized what Varys was suggesting. Rae rose first as the man that she was certain was dead limped out of the shadows. He looked just like she remembered him. Her hand went to her mouth.
"Father," Robb said in shock.
PS: Let me know how the Stark should react to Ned being alive.