Robb understood that his fate was still not a consensus among the warriors when he received permission to walk around the island. Freely. He felt watched from the first step he took out of the room he had inhabited since his arrival on Themyscira, but he liked the change of scenery far more than expected.

In fact, it was the first time he really enjoyed the feeling of being alive again. And he couldn't deny that the island of the Amazons was a paradise untouched and safe from the destructive greed of men and their kings, as it used to be.

The first steps were painful for the northerner. His body seemed to resent the time too far away from any movement and when he tried to speed up the walk to keep up with the movement of horses and warriors he had to stop and take a deep breath. Slowly, he made his way to the spot.

Was that their training spot then? He saw Diana in the center, surrounded by combatants, and he thought she might be crossing a dangerous line as she received the glares of the queen's patronesses. He ceased to be the focus of attention within seconds, just as the battle drills began.

Even in his best moments as a combatant, he wouldn't pose a threat to these warriors, especially Diana. Now, he fully understood the queen's "kind gesture." He never posed a danger to any of the Amazons. Arrow, shield, lasso and sword. Diana was a fantastic warrior with all weapons and even when defending and attacking without any of them.

Then something happened. She faced General Antiope and was constantly required to be even stronger, faster and more powerful. When disarming, her own aunt, Diana faced her mother for a moment and was knocked down unexpectedly by the general. "Never let your guard down. You expect a battle to be fair. A battle will never be fair."

Antiope's demands seemed excessive for a simple training session, but the queen's presence could mean something special. So Antiope moved in for one last attack and it happened. Diana clenched her fists to defend herself and an unexpected force caused Antiope and everyone around her to be thrown back. Robb also felt the impact and was thrown against the rocks.

Antiope lay meters away, bleeding but apparently fine. She was being supported by another Amazon when Diana was prevented from approaching to apologize directly and ran away. When the northman recovered from his fright, he could see that Antiope was already on his feet and recovered from defeat.

Immediately, he felt inclined to look for the young warrior, even if the path to be followed required practically all of her strength. On the way to the cliff, he almost fell numerous times and could be easily shot down if he was following an enemy. After all, silence had not been part of his journey.

_ Are you following me now, Robb Stark? – she asks him before approaching properly.

_ No... - he needs to interrupt the walk to catch his breath - I just wanted to make sure I was okay, like you did with me so many times until today.

_ So, you saw what I did... - She takes her hands to her head, turns her back to the gorge and faces the former King of the North.

_ You lost control. That happens. But your general is fine, everything is fine.

_ But, I don't understand... What happened... Those looks... - Diana stares at her own hands, seeking explanations for the origin of that strange force.

_ The general, Antiope... I was testing you, charging your maximum. And that was it... Time and experience improve any warrior... Or warrior. – he corrects himself in time and tries to approach the princess.

_ Battle experience. You have, don't you?

_ Some. I've strategized and won battles, but that doesn't make me a conqueror. I ended up betrayed and here so far from my kingdom, didn't I? – he replied with a sad smile on his face.

_ Yes... - silence prevails between the two, who look at the endless sea colliding with the rocks below - I was here when I saw you floating in the sea.

_ True? – he asks and approaches the cliff – And you jumped from here? – She confirms – Impressive! Now, I realize I never thanked you for pulling me out of the water...

_ So, you no longer think you shouldn't be alive?

_ I keep thinking that I don't deserve to be alive, but there must be some reason for all this, right? Robb shrugs and brings a hand to his chest. He had definitely gone beyond his strength.

_ I believe this too. – the northerner can't hold back the new twinge of pain and lets out a mous much louder than he'd like to – Are you hurt? Ah... You got hurt again when I...

_ It is not alright. I just think I overreacted... I'm glad you're okay, but I'm going to... - and he collapses to the ground.

_ Come on, let me help you take him to the healer. It's the least I can do.

He nods and accepts help to his feet. In the distance, the Amazon who was watching the man's movement sees when Diana approaches and offers help, as well as he seems not to make any gesture beyond that. In the distance, the watchman understands that this apparent intimacy should reach Queen Hippolyta's ears as soon as possible.

Robb Stark understood that he might have been given a second chance among the living, but his body still ached for all he had suffered. The healer of the Amazons herself confided this to him. His return could have been promoted by the "Gods", but he would still have a high price to pay. And the indication of a bath in a cave seemed to be out of line with everything... But, his doubts disappeared when he got there.

A natural pool with incredibly blue water that seemed to float. Upon entering, Robb immediately felt energized, calm, and every muscle properly relaxed. He lost track of the time he spent there... However, he makes the decision to rise from the water at the least opportune moment.

_ Oh! I didn't... I didn't see you come in. - he tries to hide his intimacy with both hands, while Diana looks at him without any embarrassment. In small steps, he struggles to pick up the towel.

_ Would you say you are a typical example of your gender?

_ What? - he smiles unexpectedly and almost loses his balance in the middle of the rock pool - I don't know.

_ What is that? -Diana points to an item among her clothes.

_ Oh... That? It is the symbol of my house. My father gave it to me. He's been through a lot, and now he's with me.

_ For what?

_ The emblem shows which house I belong to... Which is my family. In this case, the direwolf is the symbol of the Starks in the North. - explains the former king of the region of Westeros.

_ Do you let that little thing say so much about who you are? – the naive question is not annoying, in fact, it is almost amusing!

_ Yes... - he smiles again - Now, I can ask you some questions. - she agrees - Where are we?

_ Themyscira.

_ No, that I already know. I want to know where we are. What place is this? Who are you? Why are there only women here? Is this water magic? How do they speak the common language so well? – he almost loses his breath with the series of questions.

_ There are many questions. We speak hundreds of languages. We are the bridge to a better understanding between all men. – she quotes as if it were something totally understandable for all peoples.

_ Right... Now, are you here to send me away? – Robb agrees and hurries to finish getting dressed, since he was facing a lady.

_ I tried, but it's not up to me. I even asked them to send me with you. Or any other amazon. Or all amazons.

_ All Amazons?

_ Yes, it is our sacred duty to defend the world. And I wanted to go... But my mother wouldn't let me leave Themyscira.

_ Well, I can't say I blame her. With the war going on and the Night King's imminent return, I wouldn't want anyone else I love involved in this.

_ So why do you want to go back now, Robb Stark? - She approaches and strange the sudden desire of the first man she saw in her life.

_ I think wanting is not the right word, princess. I need to do this. Or try. We've already talked about this... And I know I can't stay here forever. Themyscira is your home, the home of the Amazons, and I must return to mine.

Diana agreed with everything the former "King in the North" said. And the Queen of Themyscira would also agree if she had had the opportunity to listen to the conversation, one more among many that her daughter and the man have had since their return to the world of the living.

Therefore, Hippolyta was convinced that his time among the Amazons was nearing its end. Or he needed to be. Robb Stark of Winterfell seemed to be well enough for a return trip and all she needed to do was decide which would be the ideal warrior to take him to safety north of the Great Wall of Ice. Her only certainty was that the chosen name would never be Diana's.

Diana felt it more and more latent. She knew none of the Amazons would disobey her mother to fight alongside the Northman tribe when the Long Night came. And, the princess understood that this would be the fight of her life, to continue her mother's legacy after her efforts in the first coming of the Night King.

_ You need to come with me, Robb Stark. - Diana surprises Robb in the middle of the night and intimidates him into leaving the island once and for all.

_ What is happening? Are you in combat gear?

_ Yes... I want to show you how to leave the island, but you'll have to take me to the Night King.

_ No, Diana. It's too risky... And why now?

_ Tomorrow, my mother will indicate an amazon to take you to her house and I know that she will never allow me to do that.

_ One more reason for me not to agree with her plan. I won't put anyone else's life in danger! "Robb refuses to go along with such a crazy plan.

_ You said that there is a reason for having returned... And do you think that there is no reason for me to have found you among all the Amazons? We can do this together... Or I'll find a way to do it myself.

Ned Stark's eldest son recognizes that his situation was unsustainable and he needed to remain in Diana's company, however much he disapproved. So, the two gather the little luggage and mount the horses brought by the princess. Riding was an entirely different experience for Robb in his second life.

_ Am I going to leave in that? – he asks when visualizing the vessel that would lead them to the North.

_ We will. – she promptly corrects him.

_ Right. Are we going on that?

_ You don't know how to navigate? – the Amazon wonders at the lack of skill of her probable traveling companion.

_ Yes, I know how to sail... It's only been a long time!

Diana and Robb end up interrupting their pleasant conversation when they hear the noises of horses in the distance. An obvious sign that the queen and the other Amazons had discovered the attempted escape. Contrary to what Robb expected, Hippolyta just got off her mount and gave him a look of disdain approaching her daughter directly. Though she could, the queen had no intention of avoiding the match.

_ I'm going, mom. I cannot stand by while innocent lives are lost. If no one else will defend the world from the Night King, then I will. I have to go!

_ I know. Or at least I know I can't stop her. There are so many things you don't understand, Diana.

_ I understand enough and I am willing to fight for those who cannot defend themselves. As you did one day. – the young warrior tries to expose her motives.

_ You know if you decide to go, you may never come back.

_ But who will I be if I stay?

_ Be careful in the world of men, Diana. They don't deserve it! – Hippolyta gives up and seeks to say goodbye to her daughter on her departure towards the world outside the protection of Themyscira - You have always been my greatest love. And today is my greatest sadness. - The queen breaks the hug and turns her back to her daughter.

With the Amazon vessel at sea, Robb tried to adapt to the style of sailing and overcome the first obstacles with the utmost care. He was stunned to step through the dense fog that surrounded the island and turned to comment to his traveling companion as what should be some kind of magical protection, but changed his mind.

Diana was still shaken by the difficult parting of her mother and her home, so he returned his focus to the coming and going of the waves and some way of getting his bearings. He had trouble recognizing the constellations and just let the boat go with the current in a gentle and gradual way until he was lifted from his own worries.

_ How long will we have to get to war? Diana questioned him suddenly.

_ The war? Which part?

_ Where the war is most intense. Take me there and I'm sure I'll find the Night King. – the Amazon princess seemed slightly recovered from the strong emotions experienced a few hours ago.

_ Do you want to face the Night King? Alone? – the northerner was surprised.

_ Yes, this is our responsibility. Only an Amazon can defeat him. Therefore. Once that's done, the Long Night will end. She unsheathed an impressive sword a few inches from Robb.

_ I admire your courage, but Diana, Westeros was a big mess when I was there... And there's not much you and I can do on our own. We can try to reach the men we can in the North...

_ I am the "man" who can! And when I find and destroy the Night King, the tribes of men will be free of his threat and the world will be a better place! – she shouts and the confidence in providing a better world by overcoming a single threat almost infects the former king.

_ Nothing is that simple, Diana. - Robb tries to open his eyes.

_ You will see, Robb Stark... What are you doing? – he piles some things on the end of the boat and turns to face her.

_ I thought you wanted to sleep a little. I'm still trying to get my bearings, and I don't think we'll be able to find a safe route north until sunrise.

_ I understand! – she goes to the makeshift bed, settles down and resumes the conversation – And you? Do not you sleep? Don't average men sleep?

_ I sleep... I'm going to sleep too. I just don't sleep with... - The man interrupts his speech for not finding an appropriate way to explain his situation.

_ You don't sleep with women? Diana perfectly sums up her dilemma.

_ No... I mean, yes, I sleep with... I've slept with women. But outside of marriage, it's not right to assume that I can, you know?

_ Marriage? - Diana seems confused by the so important word for mate.

_ Don't you have a wedding on your paradise island? Of course... So, the couple goes before a septon, swears to love, honor and care for each other until death. – Robb explains the wedding ritual and resents himself for remembering his own failed trajectory in marriage to Talisa.

_ And they do that? Love each other to death? – the warrior admires the utopian idea of a loving union and doesn't notice the drastic change in his face.

_ Sometimes. It is complicated...

_ So why do you get married? Why did you get married? – The question remains unanswered and she then realizes that the subject is still too painful for the northerner - So, you can't sleep next to me because we're not married?

_ I was just explaining to you... I just... I can sleep over there, if you want! – Robb gets agitated again and agrees with the request, as long as he has the Amazon's authorization.

_ Yes you can. There's plenty of space around here...

_ Okay, if you don't mind, Diana... - he gets up, approaches the space occupied by her, but asks permission again before settling down definitively.

_ No, you know. It's not a problem, Robb.

Robb. He limited himself to nodding positively and finally lay down. But he didn't fail to notice that it was the first time she'd called him only by his first name. During their recovery, they had numerous conversations in the presence of the healer, other Amazons, and one or two in private.

In some moments, he committed the indiscretion of calling her only by Diana and not by the title of nobility due. In that situation, Ned Stark's son liked how her name sounded in her voice and smiled at how some of the formalities he'd followed his entire life in Westeros seemed so far removed from reality in Themyscira.

_ There is something that I find strange... Have you never met a man before? And your father?

_ I didn't have a father. My mother sculpted me from clay and the gods gave me life. – Diana relates her story in an extremely casual way.

_ This is new... - he tries not to sound so surprised - Where I come from, babies are made differently...

_ Ah, yes... I know, I know all about it.

For the first time, Robb felt awkward bringing the subject up front in front of a woman who not only continued the conversation, but made it very clear that he was in command of her very well. Embarrassed, he tried to turn to the other side and uttered a "good night" to end the dialogue once and for all.