Rise of the Grey Wolf

by ArticFox11

On the eve of Robert's Rebellion the Greystarks raise their banners against the Targaryens. In response to the deaths of their Lord and his heir. The North remembers and will not let this slight go unanswered. Seeking to reunite with Rickards second son Eddard they prepare their fleet and army to join the new Warden of the North in his campaign of vengeance and justice.

1. Chapter 1

The Rise of the Grey Wolf

Disclaimer: I do not own Game of Thrones HBO TV Series and I do not know the Game of Thrones book series created and owned by George RR Martin. This is a work of fiction and an idea that I have had for a while.

Summary: On the eve of Robert's Rebellion the Greystarks raise their banners against the Targaryens. In response to the deaths of their Lord and his heir. The North remembers and will not let this slight go unanswered. Seeking to reunite with Rickards second son Eddard they prepare their fleet and army to join the new Warden of the North in his campaign of vengeance and justice.

House Greystark Members:

Brandon Greystark (Lord of White Harbor); born 224 AC (Alive)

Lady Jocelyn Stark (Wife of Brandon Greystark); born 212 AC: died 268 AC

Barthogan Greystark (Lord of the Wolfs Den; brother to Brandon Greystark); born 228 AC (Alive)

Lady Josephine Manderley (Wife of Barthogan Stark; sister to Wyman Manderly); born 232 AC (Alive)

Kiyara Greystark (daughter of Barthogan); born 247 AC (Alive)

Theon Greystark (Son of Barthogan); born 251 AC (Alive)

Lady Gwendolyn Blackwood (Wife of Theon Greystark; sister to Tytos Blackwood); born 249 AC (Alive)

Fredder Greystark (Son of Theon); born 271 AC (Alive)

Joremund Greystark (Son of Theon); born 275 AC (Alive)

Edwyle Greystark (Son of Brandon Greystark); born 253 AC (Alive)

Arthur Greystark (Son of Brandon Greystark); born 256 AC (Alive)

Wylis Greystark (Son of Brandon Greystark); born 260 AC (Alive)

Jocelyn Greystark (Daughter of Brandon Greystark); born 268 AC

Lady Maegella Flint (House Flint of Flint fingers; wife of Edwyle Greystark) born 254 AC (Alive)

Eddard Greystark (son of Edwyle Greystark); born 272 AC (Alive)

Chapter 1

The cold air coming from the bay of the White Knife felt like the breath of an Other on his face. Brandon Greystark looked down into his hand at the letter with the seal of the three-headed dragon in disgust. His grey eyes glazed over in rage at the contents of the letter. King Aerys is as mad as the tales coming out of the capital. He slowly opened the letter again and read it out loud to those gathered.

To the New Warden of the North,

I King Aerys second of his name do declare that Houses Stark, Baratheon, and Arryn are revoked of their Lord Paramountcy's and declared enemies of the Crown. The actions of Lords Rickard and Brandon Stark have been announced as the start of a rebellion against House Targaryen. We call upon all oaths sworn to the Iron Throne to bring these traitorous houses to face the Kings Justice in Kingslanding. All who strike their banners from these houses will be rewarded for their loyalty to the throne. The King declares all who help these rebels with burn with fire and blood. House Targaryen calls upon House Greystark to capture and bring Eddard and Benjen Stark to face punishment against these grievous ventured.

Aerys Targaryen, Second of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhonyar, and the First Men

The tension in the lords chamber felt like it could be cut with a blade. Barthogan Greystark rose out of his seat as his face grew red from the wroth, he was feeling. He screamed into Brandon's face, "You cannot mean to obey this poisonous snake brother. We have stood by House Stark from our founding".

Brandon's cheeks grew equally red as he barred his teeth into a grimace. He sneered as he rose from his chair into Barthogans face. He opened his mouth and said, "I will never betray House Stark. Look what they have done to Jocelyn's brother and son. They burn them like they are cattle and expect us to bow down and obey. We are of the First Men we bow down to the Stark of Winterfell". His cheeks grew less heated as he collapsed into his chair. He bent down into it as a fit of coughing occurred. Brandon could feel his lungs screaming out in pain as the fit lasted longer than usual. He gazed onto the floor feeling death once more creep closer. His eyes grew misty as he thought of Rickard, 'Why Rickard, why did you leave me to face the Mad Dragon alone? Where did the boys who dreamed of uplifting the North go?"

Barthogan quickly grew closer to helping Brandon sit up as his wrath cooled by the concern he felt for his Lord and brother. Time had not been kind to Brandon. Where once stood a warrior of a by gone age was now a man who stood on the brink of death. A light wind seemed like it could even knock down his brother's wispy frame where were once broad shoulders and a body built like an ox. Brandon slowly stood up as he regained control of his body. He stood tall and said in the commanding voice once used in the War of the Ninepenny Kings, "Barthogan recall all ships from the fleet, send word to raise all levies and vassal troops as we are going to war against the crown. We will personally go to the Vale and bend the knee to Eddard. He is the Stark in Winterfell and has need of us. Family sticks with family and Rickard and Brandon must be avenged." The time of the wolves has been enacted the pack will sunder the dragon for vengeance and retribution.

Author's Note: This is my first story so if you guys have feedback or any ideas on how the story should progress it would be a big help. The basis of the story is what if the Greystarks never rebelled against the Starks with the Boltons and remained loyal. My plan for the story is to have it go through Roberts Rebellion and after into the period of the War of the Five Kings.