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Note: I do want to say I'm sorry for lack of updates. I have a really bad month last month with my health. I do thank each one of you for your support. This chapter to me was a daunting task to me. I hoped it lives up to want it to. I hope that going forward that updates will increase in numbers. Thank you again. Oh, one more thing there will be a question at end of this chapter I would love to hear your response to it.
Jon stood on the top of the wall watching the Stark soldiers ride beyond the Wall in search of Bran. Ser Torrhen Karstark and Ser Tobas Bulwer turn and looked back at the Wall as if they knew this was the last time that they would see it. Jon had come to like the two men that followed him. Ser Tirius stood nearby Jon watching them ride off.
"When they return with Prince Brandon Stark alive, they will be celebrated like the heroes they are," Ser Tirius started. Jon huffed at Ser Tirius words. Beyond the Wall was a dangerous, huge, unforgiving place. It would be a miracle if they returned with Bran's body let alone him being alive. Jon turned heading towards the lifted to take them down to the ground," Lord Commander Stark you do not share my sentiments," Ser Tirius finished.
"Ser Tirius, have you been beyond the Wall," Jon asked.
"No," Tirius answered
"Then don't presume that they will return," Jon said.
"We have to have faith, The Lord of Light," Tirius started.
Jon turned looking at him hardly. It looked the remind him of looks of direwolf snaring or roaring dragon. Both of which he had seen in person. Ser Tirius stood straighter. Jon's hand went to Longclaw that rested on his hip.
"I have heard enough of your Lord of Light," Jon growled.
They stood toe to toe neither one of them moving. They looked at each other with a hard cold look. Neither flinched or gave any sign of backing down. The lifted opened up. That sound was followed by coughing noise.
"Lord Commander Stark, letters from Kings Landing," Sam said.
"Thank you, Sam," Jon said taking both letters.
Jon opened the first that had the Lannister seal on it along with the seal that looks like Raenera's and Robb's seal combined. He scanned the words but gave nothing away. He handed the letter to Ser Tirius.
"You have been called to King's Landing with all haste," Jon said.
"I leave at once then," Ser Tirius said smugly.
Jon let Ser Tirius pass him. He stood listening to the lift going down. He looked over at Sam. Sam shared his dislike of Ser Tirius. Jon opened the second letter which a personal letter. It was written in Robb's own hand. As he read the words, his doubt about Robb's queen vanished. He looked down at the courtyard. He knew now that Ser Tirius was riding to his death. Jon dropped the letter in the flames before heading down on the lift.
Dragons flew over King's Landing, they looped and danced over the water as one Greyjoy ship past by them. The men on the decks of the ships watched in horror and wonder at dancing dragons. None of them have ever seen a live dragon. The story they all heard were all true. And here there were six of them. All of them were huge. They were about the size of Balerion the Black Dread.
Raenera stood outside the nursery chamber. She was dressed in dark blue and silver gown. The dark blue gown had icy blue sheer fabric that was spilt at the shoulders while the dark blue gown tight long-sleeved gown with birds, dragons and direwolves sewn onto the bodice. It was the same ice blue fabric as piping around the bodice. She had silver and sapphire encrusted crown on top of her head. Her dark curls spiraled down her back. There were now the beginnings of swelling on her stomach. Her being with child again was not public knowledge. Only Robb knew for sure. They were trying to hide the pregnancy as much as they could. She was waiting for Tyrion. Ser Barristan Selmy stood by her side. Ser Howar Bracken stood on the other side of her. Ser Rolland Storm and Ser Markas Dayne were hunting with Robb and Ned. She knew one thing this pregnancy was different. When last she was quick with a child she craved figs above all other things. Now she craved as Robb teasing told her a Northern staple of red meat and hardier foods. They had agreed that her being Lady of the Vale would be too much for her. So today she would be appointing a new Lord of Vale. She hoped with the rest of lesser Lords' and Lady's support.
Tyrion approached her he looked worried. He had no clue why he was called to Rae's side. Jaime was with him. They bowed when they came before her. She smiled at them a motion for them to raise. She looked at Jaime moving forward placing a paper in Jaime's hand.
"Lord Jaime please give this to Ser Gendry he is most likely in tiltyard with Lady Arya. I bid him come to the small council chamber," Rae order gracefully.
"It will be done My Queen," Jaime said.
"Your grace," Tyrion addressed her.
"Lord Tyrion," Rae greeted him as they began to head toward the small council chamber together.
"You wanted to see me," Tyrion questioned.
"Yes to make what plan to do official I need you with me to show the crown's support of the idea," Rae said.
"And that would be what," Tyrion questioned looking up at her.
Rae looked down at him her hand drifted to belly. She smiled at him. She then looked toward Ser Barristan and Ser Howar. They both looked straight ahead not paying attention to what was said.
"Naming a new Lord of Vale with any hope with the support of Lords and Lady of Vale," Rae said.
"You are their leader they need no other leader," Tyrion said.
"True, but Robb and I believe its best if someone else took it over. I do not have time to devote to it like I would hope to and suppose to do," Rae said.
"why" Tyrion questioned.
"We are not ready to disclose that as of yet," Rae said as she hand linger on her still flat belly.
" May I ask who you hope to appoint," Tyrion questioned.
"Lord Gendry Baratheon," Rae said.
"The once bastard blacksmith," Tyrion said in shock.
"He is a son of a great lord. I cannot in good standings give him his ancestral home of Storm End with Lady Shireen still being alive. I still wish to honor my truest friend, who was my friend since childhood. He is Robert's son his only living son," Rae started. She looked at Tyrion as they walked. She knew the next words out of her mouth may very well change everything. But she had her guess of who his mother was. "You know he barely remembers his mother. The only facts that he remembers were she had golden hair and she use to sing to him. He believes she was a barmaid. I don't have the heart to tell him that…" Rae trailed off.
Tyrion had put two and two together. He looked at her in shock. What Raenera was implying was very dangerous for her and Robb's rule. King Robert was not popular but still, Rae's father was even less popular. Would there be people to take a child away from his mother if it was near death? Then raise it after it was better. Could anyone be so heartless? They had to keep Raenera alive. So it was possible.
"Does he know," Tyrion said.
"No, there no proof one way or other. I'm just saying he may be not bastard at all," Rae said.
"And if they don't agree to the appointment," Tyrion accepted.
"I'll give it to Robb's sister Lady Arya. She has a huge crush on Gendry. And will only behave like a lady for him. I guess she will only marry him. So, either way, I get my way," Rae assured.
"You play the game well," Tyrion stated.
"I had no choice but to play it well. And as much as I despise the game if it gets me my way then so be it," Rae said.
Tyrion and Rae looked at each other in understanding. They walked on in silence. Rae looked toward the gardens as they passed. Sansa was outside with her ladies one of them was Lady Clarysse Bracken. Rae had given her day to herself. Rae's eyes noted that Ser Willas Tyrell was not from the ladies.
"So how your relationships with Lady Clarysse going," Rae asked.
"As well as expect my Queen," Tyrion said looking sideways at her brother.
Robb and Ned were out in the forest near King's Landing. Thus, far they had caught some rabbits and they were now hunting a stag. Robb looked over at his father he looked nervous about having this talk with his new Master of Laws.
"Father, there something I have to tell you," Robb said.
"Robb, what is it," Ned asked.
"Rae is…" Robb started.
Robb trailed off as the sound of boar rusting was heard. He took a deep breath. Ned looked at him.
"She is what son," Ned tried.
"She is appointing a new Lord of Vale," Robb said
"And you are worried to tell me that," Ned laughed.
"No, I'm worried about telling you she is with child again," Robb laughed.
"She is?" Ned said with excitement.
If this child was another boy it would cement Robb's and Rae's rule. The start of Stark Targaryen dynasty was for started and would no doubt continue on into the at least the next generation.
"Yes, she does not want the public to know yet. She worried about your comments when faint last time," Robb revealed.
Ned came over to him slapping on the back. Robb and Ned laughed and then started to discuss precaution to take with the news of the new pregnancy. With the coming events that would take up so much of Rae's and Robb's time and stress.
The Lords and Lady of Vale sat around the table. They were conversing with each other as Rae and Tyrion entered. They saw Tyrion first they were not happy to see him. Lord Royce rose to his feet ready to confront him.
"Lord Lannister what is the meaning of this," Lord Royce demanding
"Lord Royce," Rae addressed.
Lord Royce eyes looked over toward the door. He spied Queen Raenera standing there. He bowed deeply Before, he walked over to her escorting her to the head of the table. The rest of lords and Lady of Vale bowed her. They all rose until Rae sat down then the followed suit. Ser Barristan stayed inside the room. While Ser Howar stayed outside the room guard the door.
"I called you all here to discuss the appointment of the new lord of Vale. Robyn Arryn is dead and was never truly an Arryn, to begin with. I know you said you would follow me being I was raised as Raena Stone or Raena Arryn. But with my new place, I find I cannot devote the time that is truly needed to Vale. I will be appointing someone to fill my place. I hope you will all agree with. I feel in my heart my father, Jon Arryn, would agree with" Rae told them.
"Who," Lord Royce asked.
"We will follow you to ends of earth my queen and I for one would follow any you appoint," Lord Eon Hunter added.
"Agreed," Lord Jon Lynderly added.
"Forgive Lord Royce, my queen, he has always questions things," Lady Anya Waynwood asked.
"It is his right to question, she is asking for your support it only right to question who she thinking of," Tyrion stated.
"Thank you for My Lord Hand," Lord Corbray said.
He like Lord Royce had that question on his mind but did not ask it aloud. Rae was about to say who when a knock sounded at the door. Ser Barristan walked over opening the door.
"Forgive me my queen but you asked for me," Gendry said.
"Yes, Lord Gendry come in," Rae said.
She motioned for him coming sit to her right. He did so but he looked uncomfortable. His hands were trembling with the letter that made him no longer a bastard but a lord. He did not ask for this he was happy with just being a blacksmith. But now he could no longer do that. At least if he chose to marry he could give his children a proper name.
"Him," Lord Royce demanded.
"Yes, Lord Royce. My choice is Robert Baratheon only true born living son. He is loyal to me. Although he has no training being a lord, I feel he would make a good fit for the Vale. He is hard working. And willing to learn. And with you all guidance he will a better Lord of Vale and Warden of East then I could ever be," Rae snapped.
"I do not deserve is Rae I'm happy being a blacksmith," Gendry tried.
"You cannot marry Lady Arya if you are a blacksmith," Rae said knowingly.
"Lady Arya would be a better choice," Lord Corbray said.
The arguing started. Rae could feel her head starting to pound. Tyrion took a large drink of wine. Rae was about to put a stop to it all by leaving. But she was cut short when Gendry reacted.
"Enough! You all swore to follow Queen Raenera and King Robb. And they have agreed to place me as your liege Lord then you should fall in line. I know I'm not my first choice. And I get that but I have plans to marry Lady Arya when she is of age. But she would not be much of the lady of the castle. She is more interest in battle bloodshed then running a house hood. Now we can do one of two things here. You can all help me learn my new post or you can go back to bickering like children with me as your liege lord," Gendry said.
Gendryin the moment showed he was truly Robert's son and worthy of the title of Lord of Vale andWarren of the east. Tyrion paused taking a drink of wine looking at Gendry. He placed the goblet down and sat up straighter. Tyrion's eyes traveled to Rae's amethyst eyes as a ghost of a smile crossed her face.
Rass Sparr walked into a brothel in Volantis. His crew had decided to wait out the coming storm before tackling sailing pass Valeria. The rest of his crew was already getting drunk many of them finding whores to please himself with. Whores all had tears tattoo on their left cheek it looked like a downward facing triangle. Rass looked around the room he was more nervous about traveling pass the doom. Then he cared to admit. As he heard stories of the tales that Daenerys had done with her three dragons, he could only imagine what Rae could do with six. Maybe Yara was right in bending the knee. A large man with green eyes and curly golden hair pass him with three whores petting him. One hair had tan skin and blonde hair; the second had darker skin and black hair; the last had reddish brown hair she was smallest of the whores and palest of them. On the man's hip, he spotted sword on the pommel of the sword was golden lion head with emerald eyes. The man with the green eyes met Rass eyes as he noticed him studying a map on the wall.
"It not worth it, the doom will claim all who travel pass it without protection," The man voiced his opinion.
A moon had passed. Rae sat in the garden Starlight was by her side. Daeny sat with her. They sat in silence. Rae's eyes traveled over to where Sansa walked Winter as Ser Willas Tyrell conversed with her. The two of them had grown quite close since his time in King's Landing. Smalljon was in the tiltyard with his father. He was secure in his claim on Lady Sansa heart. He seemed to pay no mind to the fact she had become close to the heir to Highgarden. While Rae knew Willas did not share his family hopes for power. She was still leery of his intent. Evalyne sat near on a bench as Joanna, Reyanna, Torrhen, Lilliyan, and Lyanna played. It was hard to believe Rae's babies now where walking. Torrhen walked over to his grandmother. Catelyn looked down at him with a huge smile. Torrhen reached his little arms up for her him to pick him up. She did so cuddling him into her chest.
"Is there any news on the great Sept?" Daeny asked.
Rae mind was lost in her thought she did not respond to her sister. Daeny's eyes travel to where Rae's eyes were locked. Daeny thought Rae's eyes were locked on her children. She could understand Rae's constant attention she paid to her babies. If Rhaego had lived she would be the same way. She placed her hand on Rae's shoulder.
"Forgive me," Rae said coming out of her dream world.
"How goes the rebuilding of Great Sept," Daeny asked.
"Well, after nooning meal Robb and I will tour it and discuss with the architects the plans that still need to be worked out. It said to complete. You are welcome to come, I would love your input on it," Rae said. She looked over to her sister with a smile on her face. Her hand traveled to her still flat belly. The only people that knew of Rae's pregnancy were their closest family. Daeny hand came over Rae's hand. They had decided it would be best to wait until after the coronation to announce her newest pregnancy. Rae started to laugh. "Besides it would save me from suffering the Martells alone," Rae laughed.
"Prince Oberyn means well. He is a harmless flirt," Daeny laughed.
"Believe sister he is anything but harmless. But it not him that I'm worried about; it's his brother," Rae said.
Dantis Harlaw and his crew sailing into the begins of the shivering seas. There was hush that fell over the crew. Dantis at the helm of the ship could harden his resolve. He would find what King Euron wanted if it killed him. The water looked icy cold. As an icy wind blew across the ship. He could hear his crew muttering prayers to drown god. He himself could not help himself as from muttering.
"What is died can never die," Dantis said softly as they sailed on farther into the shivering seas.
A rainbow of colors fell across Rae's and Robb's faces as they stood in the of Great Sept of Rhaenys. The huge rose window of stained glass depicting the seven figures in the faith of seven was beyond anything they ever dreamed. Rae's hand squeezed Robb's hand as they looked around the room. The work was breathtaking. There would be Stark and Targaryen Banners to be hung. But even without it come Sansa's wedding and their coronation it would beyond beautiful. Daeny entered the room on the arm of Prince Oberyn. A gasp was heard as they looked at the rose window. It was a breathtaking piece of artistry. Between the stonework that craved to hold it up with the images of three-headed dragon and direwolf supporting it to the fine details of each of the seven gods. Then they looked at the floor where the pattern had shape. It was the Martell's sun sigil on the floor. It sparkled and shined with a golden hue like a true sun.
"What do you think of it Your Graces," The architect asked worriedly.
Robb looked over at Rae his smile echoed her own. He leaned over kissing her. He did not want his mother to see it until it was finished. She had raised him with both faiths. But this was Catelyn's faith. Even if Rae and he did not really belong to this faith this place was beautiful He knew in his heart that Catelyn would love it. It would be where Rae and Robb would be crowned King and Queen of Seven Kingdoms. They pulled apart looking at the architect.
"It is breathtaking. And shows a great honor to all our houses," Robb said.
Robb leaned back down kissing Rae again. He away from her lips while pulling her into his arms. His hand rested on where his child now grew.
They were laughing at playing with each other as they entered the Throne room as the approached the Iron Throne. Robb sat down pulling her across his lap. He kissed her deeply. They pulled apart rested their forehead against each other. A cough caused them to look over at who entered the room. There were grim faces of Lord Eddard Stark and Tyrion. Tyrion was holding a letter in his hands.
"What is it?" Robb asked.
"Ser Tirius has arrived. He is being held in the black cells. He was dragged screaming to them saying to all that would hear that he would have justice and that he has done what was the right thing. I read the charges to him. If he is found guilty will be drawn and quarter or burned by dragon fire, it is your choice," Ned told them.
Robb sober up quickly. He knew that Ser Tirius if asked the right question would confess to the crimes he committed treason by using the Queen's name to murder a man without her consent or knowledge. Rae stood quickly placing her hands on Robb's shoulders. The decision on Ser Tirius death fell on him. Even though that fault was in her name, it had happened in his domain.
"Good, his trial will begin in a week time. Let him stay in bondage until then," Robb ordered.
Rae laid a comforting hand on Robb's shoulder. She muttering that she loves him and she would stand by his side regardless what he decided. Part of Robb wanted to burn Ser Tirius but the idea of beheading him like it was done in North appealed to him even more. Tyrion stepped forward. It causes Robb to give him a wolf-like look.
"In other news, Iron Bank is sending someone to meet with the Queen Raenera of the Seven Kingdoms," Tyrion said.
"To meet with me," Rae asked shocked looking up at Tyrion.
"Yes, they seem to think you the rightful queen and do not want to deal with your husband because he not of royal blood," Tyrion said gravely.
Rae's eyes looked to Ned and Robb. She slowly recalled the history that her tutor forced her to learn all those years ago. They were of more royal blood then she was.
"He will deal with Robb. I will be deposed at time of his visit. Robb is of more royal blood than me. The Stark have been kings since before the Targaryen even dreamed of crossing the narrow seas," Rae ordered.
A cold wind blew across of bow of the ship. They had come to an iceberg in the middle of Shivering seas. There among the rocks were ice dragon eggs six of them. Dantis anchored the ship. As they prepare to enter the iceberg to get the egg. There where men that kept watchful eyes on the sky. Dantis made into the slippery surface of the iceberg knowing one wrong step could cost him his life. He was nearly to the eggs when the cry went up. He looked back only see the mast of the ship to be frozen solid in instant. It cracked and fell as flash ice flew pass them. A snowstorm started quickly. Men screams were cut short as Dantis spotted the beast for the first time. It was three times the size of Balerion was said to be. It looked like it was made of ice. Its eyes were hallowed dull grey-blue color. Its face looked like it had icicles hanging from it. It was an ice white color with pale icy blue marking. Its wings looked opalescent. He quickly drove for an egg that opalescent in color with white markings. Dantis was bleeding from nearly a brush with the ice dragon's razor-sharp claws. He looked at his ship that was slowly sinking below the surface of the water. Then back to the sky where the dragon was preparing to drive to kill him. He closed his eyes clutching the egg close to his body before driving into the icy water.
Question: what do you want the new child to be and name suggestions?