Fire And Blood part II

AEGON

"Do you think we should send someone to watch her?" he asked Daenerys when he saw Sandor following Sansa who was obviously upset with him.
"No she'll be fine. She has trained him well" she joked.
"Aegon it's time,do you want to tell them?" Dany asked him with a brave smile.A smile that he wanted her to keep for a long time.He nodded and stood up.Everyone fell silent and all eyes were on him.
"The usurper is dead. The Stags have fallen. The Lions sit on the Iron Throne and the Dragons and Wolves are ready to attack.I asked you once before and i'll ask you again now.Are you all prepared to help us with our war?To make more sucrifices?Even your lives are in stake now.We need your swords and when we arrive home we will need your banners and men.We shall take what is ours with fire and blood but that's not enough.We need friends and allies to keep it." Aegon's voice was proud and fierce. A true leader. He watched everyone of them. Daenerys was standing on his left and Sonia moved to stand on his right. Ser Jorah then rose from his seat and said "House Mormont is with you.When we reach home,we'll join you."
"House Tarth was ever a Targaryen supporter. We will be more than happy to help the true King to claim what it's his." Brienne said and placed her sword at Aegon's feet.
"House Lannister is considered an enemy to you.But we will prove to you that we can change. My sword and my brother's mind is with you. I only want peace and justice now." Jaime said with a solemn tone,his sword was also at Aegon's feet.
"The Night's Watch takes no part. But this time things will change. When we burn the Others beyond the Wall,our swords will turn South to clear the world of the false and liars.I'll be cursed as an oathbreaker probably. It's a risk that i'll take.I will protect the family that was given back to me.I only wish i could help Robb,Father,the boys..Even Lady Stark" Jon said and his voice was thick with grief.
"House Stark is with you. I am now the Stark in Winterfell and i'll sit my father's seat with pride when we are done with the lions. I want their heads." Sansa appeared again in the room.Arya went to her side and nodded solemnly. Sandor was coming back too. He stood in front of Aegon and said "Gregor is mine."
"I promise you will have your revenge.All of you.As i will have mine." Aegon said his hands curled up in fists at his sides.
"Prepare the dragons and the army. We leave in one week."


DAENERYS

The final letters had arrived.The Martells joined them. Tyrells as well. Apparently,the marriage between Tyrell and Lannister went bad..This Lady Margaery was imprisoned cause she failed delivering a son to the boy king Joffrey. Daenerys was furious with that.She would free her and all those who were wronged by the lions.If only Lord Stark and the rest were alive..They would be free and Sonia and Jon would be happy to know they were all safe.
The whole North was risen to their side when they heard that Ladies Sansa and Arya were alive and ready to reclaim Winterfell.The Krakens were still trying to hold on to the castle but Arya said there were secret passages through the stone halls and it would be easy for her to slip some men inside to slain the Iron Islanders.But Theon was for Arya to kill.
The Wall supported the Lord Commander's order to his surprise.They wanted to get rid of the White Walkers and they knew the only way for that to happen was with dragonfire.
Various other houses pledged allegiance to the House Targaryen when they heard that not only one,but four were coming back.Reports from Lord Varys stated that the lions were crazy with fear but they will stand their ground.Queen Regent had a stragedy ready but whatever it was Daenerys knew that when the people see dragons fly over their heads again,they would run to overthrow the royal family themselves.Dany needed the common people to feel fear for now.Then they will learn that no harm would come to them.
Stannis Baratheon,retreated from Dragonstone when he heard that the Targaryens were making their move.He was a smart man.He knew he hadn't a rightful claim now,so he bend the knee to the true kings.
Dany headed to the yard to see her children once more.Drogon was eating,Viserion and Rhaegal sleeping.
"Tomorrow my children.Tomorrow you will be back home."
She remembered her sun and stars and cried.If only he was alive..He would be so proud of her.
"No need to cry Khaleesi.You will be home soon." Ser Jorah said.He was always there..
"So will you.And what life awaits us Ser?" Dany said turning around to face him.
"You will be Queen and you shall rule.You will shine like your anchestors did so many years ago.You will be happy.And i can only dream and hope to be around long enough to see it." he replied.
"I want you by my side.As my shield.Or something more.I just want you to be near me." she hide her feelings long enough.Tomorrow there will be a new day and a red day.Blood will be spilled and perhaps she won't survive in the end.She needed to say this.
"If you have me,i will be the happiest man alive.If we survive this Daenerys,i will never leave you.Husband,lover,friend,soldier,shield,whatever it is you want from me it's yours."
She reached out to kiss him."Husband" she whispered.



SONIA


"Arya please listen to me.It would be dangerous for you to follow us!No matter how skilled you are with your blade,it won't matter!And we will be too busy to keep an eye on you.Please try to understand and wait for us to come back on camp,like Sansa!" Sonia was trying to reason with her niece.
"This is beacuse i'm a girl right?But you are too!And you are going!Why you have the right to defend yourself and i don't?",Arya said,with trembling hands.Her anger was taking control of her.
"I will ride a dragon Arya!I won't be on the battlefield,it's not the same!",Sonia felt tired.This was going on for long time now and she needed to go.
"Arya please,listen to us.We have to get going..We've been through it a million times,please don't make me worry over you while i lead my men.",Jon interrupted.Behind him Aegon and Daenerys were waiting."You will stay here with Sansa and Brienne.She will protect you if there's need.Don't make me lose another sibling Arya.",he continued.Sonia sighed with relief.She knew that Jon had a strange power over Arya and that she would respect his order.Because this was an order.
"Fine...Please,be careful.All of you" Arya said and looked at everyone. They hugged and kissed one more time.Sansa was talking with Clegane and Sonia saw with surprise that she was kissing him."Strange lady.." she thought.Arya was hugging Jon and then she turned to her for one last time."Burn them all Sonia.." said the little Stark and Sonia smiled in agreement.
She turned to ride Viserion.Daenerys was already on Drogon and Aegon on Rhaegal.Jon patted his direwolf and got on his horse.Their camp was far from the Wall,for thei safety.The dragons took flight and Jon led the army forth.Tyrells,Martells,Stannis Baratheon and other major and minor houses raised their banners.
"First the Others.Then the rest."Sonia thought and prayed to the Gods for once in their life to protect them and let them come back safe.Winter was here.


SANSA


She was in her tent pacing up and down.Worried.Brienne was looking at her with compassion.Her family joined the Targaryen call to arms,so she had someone to worry about to.Arya was nowhere to be found.She admired her little sister now.She was stronger than her in so many ways,but Sansa was different now too.Her sword lessons went surprising well and Arya was proud of her.So was Sandor.
In the yard,they were surrounded by soldiers and her family.She didn't care.She approached him and told him to not dare to die.Her first command ever,she thought.He had looked down to her and raised her chin with his fingers."Little bird.Have i ever let you down?" he asked.
Sansa smiled and looked him dead in the eyes."Never.And better to keep it that way."He then leaned in and kissed her.She didn't care who watched them,she didn't care how Arya would react.She saw Sonia looking at them with surprise,but she was kind enough not to draw attention to them.Then,he was gone.He wasn't good with goodbyes but that wasn't one.
Arya appeared then,followed by a soldier.Sansa looked at him and his armor was oddly familiar."Remove your helmet Ser and spare us the agony"she said with a cold tone.The man did as he was told and Sansa saw the same surprise that she was feeling mirrored through the man's eyes.
"Lady Sansa.That is a pleasant surprise." Ser Loras Tyrell bowed his head.Brienne stiffened by her side.She didn't like the man Sansa knew.
"Ser Loras!I could say the exact same thing.Surely other pleasantries can wait.Please tell me what's going on on the battlefield." she asked.
"The dragonfire was very useful indeed.We managed to draw them back in the woods.We thought victory was ours,but then they launched again.More of them.We are still fighting.Ser Jaime send me to inform you.Lord Tyrion is behind the walls and commands the archers from there.Their Graces,Daenerys,Sonia and Aegon fly over our heads.And his Grace Jon fights among the men."he concluded.
"Did we lose men?" she asked and then realised how stupid her question was.
"It's a war my Lady..Of course we lost men."he replied and turned to leave.
"Ser Loras.Did you see Sandor Clegane on the battlefield?"she then eyed Brienne and added" And Ser Jaime?"
"Yes,i saw them and they are both standing strong.The Hound is as always lethal and the Kingslayer as good as ever.."he answered.
"In my presence you will never call them like that."Sansa said with a serious tone that even Arya looked at her with some kind of admiration.
"As you say my Lady..Now i must go back if it pleases you"
"How is your sister Ser?I heard she was imprisoned.."she asked suddenly remembering her old friend.Grief darkened Lora's beautiful face.
"You heard correctly my Lady..I haven't had news of her for many days now.I fear for the worse."
"I see...Ser Loras i promise you,they will pay." Sansa could only say that. Please Gods.Let her be safe.
The young knight bowed his head and left to return to his duty.Arya was still looking at her."Sansa you are not so stupid like i thought" and she laughed.Sansa nervously smiled and turned to hug her sister."Thank you my dear sister.The Lannisters in all their cruelty,managed to heal me from that illness."
"But why do you care so much about the Hou..i mean.Him" Arya corrected herseld remembering her sister's order.
"One day sister i'll tell you the whole story.When peace returns and i can sleep better at nights i shall recall those memories to share with you."she answered.Arya couldn't understand.But she deserved the truth.And she would hear her sufferings in time.


AEGON


He was the last one to land following Daenerys and Sonia.The dragons did well,their fire killed many monsters and send them to their permanent grave.But it was his voice and orders that gave courage to the men following them.The four leaders commanded each a part of the army.It was easier to give and follow orders that way.Jon was the first one to strike the White Walkers.He had encountered them before and there was no fear in his half brother's eyes.Aegon didn't fear them as well.He supposed bravery was a trait that they both got from their father.Ser Jorah was approaching him but his eyes were on Daenerys who was still on her dragon trying to breathe from all that smoke and cold in the air.
"Your Grace.That was a remarkable victory..The worst is over"he just said.
"That is true Ser..Our losses?" Aegon replied.
"Minimum your Grace.Thank the Gods.The dragonglass and the dragon fire was a great advantage for us." Jorah once again turned to see Daenerys who was now hugging Sonia.
"Go to her Ser." Aegon said smiling. Jorah nodded and went to her side.
"Have you seen Jon, brother?"Sonia asked worried.
"No but i'm sure he's back in The Wall attending his men.We must go there, too" he replied.
As he made his way throught the troops,victorious screams filled the air,banners flew high and hands were shaking his.Sonia and Daenerys received hugs and tears filled their eyes,thought they tried to hide them.The Targaryens were back and soon the whole realm would tremble beneath them.
They passed throught the gates and headed to the Commander's rooms where they found Jon attending to his wounds,Ghost by his side.
"Jon you're hurt" Sonia said and rush to his side to help him.
"I'm alright Sonia thank you,just a scratch" and he went to fill four glasses with wine.
"That went well" he said smiling looking at Aegon.
"Agreed..Now we must think our next move." said Aegon
"I'm sure it can wait Aegon.We must head back to camp,Sansa and Arya would be mad with agony by now.." said Daenerys.
"Patience brother,our plans have already been set to motion.You need rest as well." said Sonia smiling and hugging his arm.
Aegon couldn't help but smile.
"Alright let's go back..But first let's see how our friends are doing"he suggested.
They went out to find Jaime,Tyrion and Clegane.
Tyrion was sipping his wine and whistling a tune unknown to him.
"Aaah your Graces.Glorious evening is it not?" he said laughing.
"Lord Lannister your instructions and orders were of a great help.I thank you.I only hope you can help us this much when we take back King's Landing."Aegon said and Tyrion lost his smile.
"Aye your Grace i will help you once again.I planned to overthrow an attack from the walls of the Mud Gate once,now i can plan an attack to breach these walls." he simple said.His brother was by his side by that time.Ser Jaime was a good fighter but he had won some wounds Aegon could see.Jaime saw him looking at his wounds and said"Nothing to worry about your Grace,i have a maid back in camp ready to attend to them" he said smiling.So he and Brienne?That was an unlikely match he thought..Clegane leaned on a wall,his scarred face was red with blood.He seemed lost,his grey eyes was looking for something and then he gave out.Aegon ran to his side,ordering someone to bring him water and some cloths to bind the large man's wounds."Little bird..Sansa" he whispered.Another unlikely match.
"I'll get you back to her" Aegon answered and Clegane closed his eyes to rest sighing.


SONIA

Once they arrived back in camp,they were once again greeted with smiles,and happy words.She was so very tired but she enjoyed this.She only hoped that other victories would follow this one soon.After some time the soldiers went back to their tents,some to sleep,others to eat and others to weep for whatever losses they suffered.Aegon after visiting the wounded soldiers, to offer his help in whatever way it was needed,he went back to his tent for some rest.Daenerys went to see the dragons and Jon was heading to Arya's tent to see her.Sonia decided to go to Sansa who was with Clegane,attending to his wounds.In the same tent was Jaime and Brienne.
"Sansa dear.."Sonia said unable to finish her sentence when she saw Sansa with red eyes,trying to turn Clegane to his side to bind a wound on his back.
"Sonia please help me" Sansa said her voice thick with grief and determination.Brienne was busy caring for Jaime so Sonia kneel beside Sansa and helped her move the huge man to his side.After some time all his wounds were clean and covered with cloths.He regained his senses at some point and asked for some wine.Sansa gave him a cup and he slept again.Sonia was watching Sansa moving her hands up and down Clegane's body to make sure she had done whatever she could.Sonia reached out and hugged her.
"Easy Sansa,breathe.He will be fine.Look at him,he is already breathing easier.He will rest for the night and tomorrow he will be standing."she reassured the crying girl.
"Go to sleep my dear,i'll stay with him of you want.." Sonia said but Sansa looked at her like she didn't understand the words that were coming from her mouth.
"I'm not leaving him Sonia.I'll put a blanket over me and i'll stay here." she said and turned to look at the wounded man again.Sonia knew she had no choice so she let her be.
"As it pleases you..Besides,Brienne will stay here as well?" she suggested and turned to look at her.She just nodded in agreement and Sonia left their tent.She saw light in Arya's tent so she went that way.Jon was already there sharing every moment of the battle with the younger Stark.
Sonia sat beside Arya and added up to the story.When they were done Jon suddenly looked sad and looked at Sonia.
"Thank you for everything but i must ask you again of a..favor."he said.
"Anything brother.And you don't have to thank me for anything.We are a family now,all of us" she said looking at both Arya and Jon.He nodded and carried on.
"I need to do something.To ease my guilt.I should have been with Robb,to help him with all his battles.To help him at this damn red wedding..He's dead Sonia and i never got the chance to tell him how much.." he turned his back them trying to hide his sorrow.Arya was now crying too.
"What do you need to do Jon?I'll support you.." Sonia said.
"Arya will kill Theon.For Rickon and Bran.Sansa will kill Joffrey for Father and her.And i..will kill the Freys.For Robb and..Lady Stark" Jon said with a grievous tone.
"So our next move will be..?"Sonia asked.
"Winterfell first.The Twins then." Jon asnwered looking at Arya."Are you sure you can do this Arya?" She just smiled and said "I've been hanging out with dangerous men Jon.I've learned some things."
"I'll tell Daenerys and Aegon then..."said Sonia and left them.This is fitting she thought to herself.Everyone is avenging someone.She fought for her birth right.And her parents.Daenerys and Aegon for home.The Starks for revenge.Everyone would get their chance in time.And they will all be happy if they survive this..


SANDOR


His bloody head would explode.He could feel it,it hurts so much.He tried to get up but hands appeared from nowhere and pushed him back.Small hands,he could crush them in no time.Then he realised that they were woman's hands.Sansa,he thought.Her voice was distant like in a dream."Sandor" she called.He tried to open his eyes but he gave up..The last thing he remembered was him leaning on a wall and a pair of purple eyes on him.Aegon."I'll get you back to her" he had promised and he did it.Sandor himself promised Sansa that he would be back alive.His body was numb and his head was about to burst open but he was alive."See i am a man of honor little bird.I kept my word"he thought to himself.He didn't recall how he got wounded.The blasted creatures were too many.The dragonglass draw them back but it was not enough.They had to burn them.Ironic he had thought.The thing that he feared the most was the key to victory and survival this time.If there were any Gods they were sadistic ones for sure.He had wounds on his back,arms,leg but the one that hurt the most was on his head.He didn't remember passing out or being carried around like a cripple,only Aegon's eyes on him and then darkness.He heard bits of conversations over his head."He will be fine.Look at him,he is already breathing easier.He will rest for the night and tomorrow he will be standing."someone was saying.A woman's voice but it was not Sansa's."I'm not leaving him Sonia"there it was.His little bird worried over him.From time to time he wondered if he deserve this.Moments,hours,days he couldn't concentrate to count them,but at some point he managed to open his eyes.Blue eyes stared at him and auburn hair touched his skin.He tried to smile at her and said"Little bird worrying over her knight?".
"Don't fool yourself.You are no knight" she answered and they both chuckled.
"How are you feeling?" she asked him.
"Little stronger.I think i'll be able to stand soon.The bastards got me good in the head"he answered rubbing his head.
"They need to do a lot more to take you down" she said blushing.
"Aye they do..So i take it we won?"
"Yes,you all fought bravely and the dragons sure made a difference" Sansa said examining his arm where the wound began healing.
"How many days i'm passed out..?"we wondered.
"A week actually." she replied and Sandor watched her more closely.She looke tired.Her eyes were red,her hair tangled and she looked paler than usual.
"You never left?Sansa you should be careful,i don't want you to weaken beacuse of me" he said studying her.
"I'm fine don't worry about me.The others are preparing to march again.They will go to winterfell." she sounded nostalgic.
"Another battle so soon?"he said.
"Well actually it's not a battle..Jon,Aegon will hide with some men in the woods in case things go back and Arya will slip inside the castle to..kill Theon." she said looking at her hands.He reached out and took her hands in his.
"The little wolf bitch is really good Sansa.She can handle it.I've seen how she uses the blade and how she moves.I even advised her on some things.Everything will be ok." he tried to comfort her.
"Yes but Theon has had training.He's been fighting for years,he's much more skilled.." she went silent.
"I know but there are moments when men are weak little bird.If your sister finds these moments,things should be a lot easier." he felt tired all of the sudden.
"I should let you rest.They are planning on moving with this plan tomorrow night.I'll let you know how it goes,but for now you must go back to sleep." she said smiling.It was like an order and he drifted to sleep at once.


AEGON


He looked at Jon.Then at Arya."And you are sure you can do this?I will not waste men trying to retake Winterfell now if it comes to a fight Arya.I need them for King's Landing" He didn't like the attacks at Winterfell and the Twins.They should wait.But Sonia and Daenerys said that after the victory against the Others,the traitors must follow.So when they arrive at King's Landing the world would know that they are strong.Besides,Arya insisted that she could do this and that there won't be a fight.She would kill Theon and then barged some men into the castle to capture the rest of the Iron Islanders and offer them their freedom only if they bend the knee and follow them.Slight chance for that he already knew,but between life and death,most people choose life.
"I can do this Aegon.Trust me as Jon does.I won't fail this.I own it to my brothers.There must always be a Stark in Winterfell and now a kraken sits where my father used to.It's not his seat nor his right.He killed my brothers.He will pay."the little Stark looked him dead in the eyes.Grey eyes.They said Lyanna Stark had grey eyes.And that little Arya was so much like her.Jon was looking at both of them.
"Aegon this will work" he said.
"Fine.Tonight you will strike lady Stark.Don't let us down."Arya nodded and blushed.Not a usual sight,she was always serious and more like a boy actually,but to see her blush like that reminded him that she was a woman.A strong,independent,lethal woman.She was still young,but in a few years maybe..He pushed the thought away and watched her as she exited the tent.Jon was still staring at him like he could read his thoughts."She is way too young Aegon.And she is my sister." he said.
"I know she is young but she is your cousin actually.And not related to me." he simply answered.Jon said nothing and just followed Arya out of the tent.Aegon sat back to his chair closing his eyes.He felt movement and saw a glimbse of silver hair."Dany?" he said.
"Close enough." an unknown male voice echoed through the room.Aegon opened his eyes,searching for the man who spoke but found none.
"You can't see me Aegon"he now jumbed of his seat."Father?"he questioned.He had never heard Rhaegar's voice but somehow he knew.
"My son..I'm so proud of you.Of all of you.My dearest children,i didn't have enough time for any of you.I loved you Aegon for the moment i first took you in my arms.My heir.And your sister Rhaenys,how i wish you could remember her.What they did to her and your mother was cruel.Only because they were related to me.And my poor Lyanna.I never got to see my twin babies Aegon.I never got to hold them nor tell Lyanna how much i loved her.." Rhaegar Targaryen said with a sad tone,remembering his tragic past.
"Why?Why you did you leave us?"Aegon said trying to understand if that was a vision or a dream.
"I never left you Aegon.I would have come back to you.Your mother would never understand but i cared for her too.She was the mother of my heirs,my friend..But Lyanna was my love Aegon.I did what i had to do." the voice replied.
"And look what you did father.You own sister and brother were torn from their house,orphaned,carried to safety and to exile.Your wife raped,your baby girl killed by the monsters.I was saved by some miracle and i will never understand why it had to be just me.Why they couldn't save my family too?!Your so called love,Lyanna Stark locked away in a tower to die giving birth to two babies, just for them to be apart too and raised into lies and suffering.Your actions led to a war and the destruction of us all."Aegon was accusing his father.Things he longed to say so long,things he needed to get out of him.He was crying against his will.
"That is true my son.But now you have the chance to restore your name and reclaim what is yours.With Fire and Blood.With Dragons Aegon!If not for me,for you mother and sister.For your House.For your right.The mistakes i made,you can correct.And maybe in time,you will find it in your heart to forgive me.All of you.."Rhaegar's melancholic voice drifted away and then it was gone.
Aegon opened his eyes to find himself still sitting on his chair."Dream?Father after all these years,now you choose to do this.."he thought to himself.Somehow he felt at ease.He heard his father's voice and he said that he loved him.Aegon believed it.He needed to.


DAENERYS


She was standing in the yard were some men were preparing themselves."They are not enough" she thought to herself.How are they supposed to reclaim Winterfell with so few men..Jon was besides her and it was like he could read her mind.
"Don't worry Daenerys..If our informations are true,within the walls are even fewer.They won't stand a chance." he said.
"And if not?" she replied.
"I'll unleash Ghost and i'll watch them try to save their lives" he chuckled. Jon didn't usually smile.But it suited him.
"I'll have some more men ready if there is need,you'll send some kind of signal to send them over you" she decided.
"It won't come to that,you will see..But as it pleases you." Jon said.
Arya appeared then.She was holding a blade and she hid it under her cloack.She had a dangerous look on her face.Death was written all over it.Dany reached out to hug her and said" I'm ordering you to come back alive Arya." The little Stark nodded and smiled."Don't wake Sansa,please.I'll tell her the news when i come back." she said.Dany agreed and watched her,Jon and the men making their way to the Winterfell walls."Good luck"she thought.
She turned to go back to her tent where she found Sonia.
"Can't sleep?" she asked with a smile.
"I'm afraid no..And every time i close my eyes i wake up from a nightmare.I thought i would be delivered from that when i find Jon but i was wrong.." Sonia replied her voice sad and menacholic.
"I have my share of nightmares too.Every night i see him,my sun and stars..Drogo.He was a fierce man,strong.Our marriage was a deal between my brother and Drogo.He would have a khaleesi and Viserys would have an army.At first i thought he didn't care for me,he was rough,didn't talk to me,always distand.In time he softened and when i was with child,Drogo was happy.My son would be the stallion who would mount the world.The Dothraki had a prophecy on that and i believed it meant that my son would come back to my home to get back the throne that was stolen from his mother.But none of that mattered when Drogo died and my son lost his fight coming out of my body.I had the witch who had taken them from me burned.I stepped into the fire with my dragon eggs and i survived.Mother of dragons they called me.And it is the only kind of mother i will ever become..Every night i see the witch die and the flames burn my husband away.Every night i cry and every night is the same." Dany said feeling tears running on her cheecks.Sonia was looking at her with a kind expression.It was the first time she had shared something like that with her niece.She felt liberated in some way.
"That is sad..To relive those tragic moments and not be able to forget them.Do you feel him with you? Sonia asked.
"Every day.He is my strength.And one day i'll ride with him in the Night Lands.." Dany answered. "What about your nightmares Sonia?" she added.
"I cannot tell if it's past memories or things i've imagined.But i always hear a woman's voice saying "Promise me Ned".I always thought i was my mother the moment of her death and i wanted to ask my uncle about it,but now it can't be done..I was so little how is it possible to remember something like that?But i do.Jon told me something.He said that the Starks had a strange power.The older generations were wargs.Skinchangers.They could enter someone else's mind and control him.Animal or human.I was terrified to hear it but then i thought that maybe..Maybe i was the one that entered my mother's mind that day.That's why i hear her voice so clear after so many years.It's a theory of course,but Jon said that with the White Walkers walking this land again,the older powers grew stronger.He said that he could sometimes see things through Ghost's eyes.." Sonia said and Dany was amazed.If such powers exist,they would surely be an advantage for them.
Time passed and for some time they had forgotten Winterfell and what it was going on in its walls.And then there were voices in the yard.



SANSA

She didn't know how she got there,but she was laying next to him.His huge arms were around her.How many hours was she asleep?Then she heard voices and jumbed out of the tent remembering that Arya was in Winterfell.How could they not wake her up!?Brienne was next to her in no time."Go my Lady i'll stay with them" she just said.Sansa nodded and went to find Sonia and Dany who were just exited Daenery's tent.
"What's going on?" Sansa asked them.
"Don't know,we've just heard the noise.How are Clegane and Jaime?"Sonia said.
"They will both standing very soon.We must go and see wha.." Sansa stopped talking when she saw her.Her little sister.Covered in blood.Though she couldn't see the wound that would have cause all this bleeding.Then she realised it wasn't Arya's blood.She had a serious look on her face and she was holding something in her hands.She tossed the bloody thing in front of Sansa's feet and she looked down to see Theon's Greyjoy lifeless eyes looking up at her.Why did everyone felt the need to present her with a head?This time though,it was not sorrow the felt,but satisfaction.Justice.For Rickon and Bran.She opened her arms and embraced her sister."Are you alright Arya?" she asked."Never better."she replied.Sansa took her by the hand to lead her into her tent.She helped Arya change her dirty clothes,to wash off all of this blood and ordered to bring her some food.Arya seemed lost,didn't say a word.It was Sansa that took her sister's face into her hands and looked her in the eyes pleading for some words out of her mouth.
"It was so easy.Taking his life i mean" she finally said.
"It's never easy Arya.Even i know that..What exactly happened?" Sansa asked.
"I was right,he hadn't sealed the secret passages.I slipped through the crypts and up to the kitchens.There was not a soul around which made me anxious.I found my way up to the bedrooms.He had the nerve to use father's bed.I was shaking with anger by that time.I entered the room and he was sleeping.He didn't even felt it when i climbed on the bed.I placed the blade on his neck and when he felt the cold steel on him,he opened his eyes.He looked at me and called me a ghost.He didn't make any motion to disarm me or throw me over.He thought he was dreaming.I looked at him and said "not a ghost Theon.But soon you'll be one." He laughed and replied that he would go to meet Robb and the boys."No Theon.You are going to one of the seven hells.I hope the deepest of them all.And my brothers aren't there" i said and then..i pushed the blade into his neck.So much blood Sansa..He didn't have the time to yell,i cut too deep.And he was gone." Arya was looking at the ground now.Sansa was horrified.Her sister was now a killer.And soon she would become one too.But no.They can't be sad about it,they would do it for justice.Theon and Joffrey deserve to die.She looked at Arya and just smiled.
"You did well little wolf.I'm proud of you,i really am.But..why you took the head?"
"Well i thought..It will be a nice warning gift to the Freys." Arya said with a shy smile.
"So you did.I'll be damned." a male voice interrupted them.Sansa turn to see Sandor standing by the entrance to her tent.She smiled and blushed remembering that she had woken in his arms.He was a lot better,being able to stand and walk by himself.She was glad.
"Of course i did it.I told you i could" Arya snapped at him.
"That was a good job, little one" Sandor said in a sincere voice.
"Thank you..And i'm not little anymore."she replied.
"I'll have to agree with that." Sansa said and looked at him.Sandor nodded in understanding.


SONIA

She was there when they saw Arya holding that bloody head.Brave girl she had thought.Jon was close behind her and when the Stark sisters left ,he was the one that put the head on a box and ordered to be sent to the Twins,for the Freys to see what was coming on their way.Then he explained to them that when the soldiers inside the castle saw their master's body on a bloody bed,they had laughted.Theon couldn't make even his own men respect him."Served him right" Jon had said,hatred in his voice.Jon and his men were inside the walls when they said to the Kraken's soldiers that they had a choice to make.Bend the knee or die right there.Of course they chose to live,so Jon send them back to Pyke to inform Lord Balon Greyjoy of his son's death and failure.He also send out the peace terms between them if he chose to bend the knee.
Aegon,Dany,Jon and her were discussing how they would proceed with the attack to the twins when Tyrion and Jaime entered their tent.
She was glad to see that Jaime was already looking so much better,his strenght did not fail him.
"So we have Winterfell back,i take it?" Tyrion asked.
"Lady Arya did her best and did not fail us,so yes..We have Winterfell back..."Sonia answered.Home.That was her home.She had made a choice long ago,that when they arrived back in Westeros and reclaim the throne,she wished to be back to her mother's home.She didn't want the title of the "Stark in Winterfell",that belonged to Jon or Sansa or Arya.She just wanted to have a home and King's Landing wasn't her home.Besides..There was a crypt underneath the great castle that she had to see.Jon lived all his life there,Lady Lyanna's crypt was always there for him to visit but then he didn't know that she was actually her mother.
"Arya and Sansa want to go there as soon as possible.Shall i tell them to prepare..?" Sonia asked Aegon and Dany.They looked at each other and Dany was the one to answer."I don't a see a reason not to.I'd like to see for myself the castle where the Warden of The North will be staying.."Sonia looked at her.Jon was smiling and Aegon seemed lost in other thoughts.
"What do you mean Dany?" Sonia said,now curious.
"We were thinking..Jon has taken the Black,which means that he cannot hold land or titles.We were prepared to change these rules when we take back our crown but Jon insists that he doesn't want to be free of those.So since Sansa is the eldest,she will become the Lady in Winterfell,but i don't want for one person to hold many titles, so i'd like to give you one as well.The Lords of Winterfell had been Wardens of The North for years.You really don't understand where i'm going with that?" Daenerys said smiling.
She didn't have any words for that.She didn't expect that.She didn't even know if she wanted it.But of course,they are family and family was the greatest stragedy and security of them all.They want Sonia there,because they trust her.Not that they didn't trust Arya or Sansa but Sonia was closest to them.
"Are you going to answer or maybe we will wait for the first light?"Jon asked jokingly.
"I just don't know what to say..Do you really trust me that much?" was the only thing she could say.
"That and more sister.I'd feel more at ease with you watching over the girls and the castle.Besides,you are a Stark as well,you belong there.And i know you can do this."Jon was so confident and she could see plainly how much he trusted her.How could she say no to her own brother.
"I suppose it won't be that hard.."she said smiling.
"Then we leave this morning." Daenerys said and hugged Sonia.





SANDOR


He was stronger than the day before.That was a good sign,he was so tired laying in that bloody bed.Well,it wasn't all bad.When she fell asleep by him,he didn't mind..He just wanted for this bloody war to come to an end and rest for the rest of his life.He had enough battles,blood,fire,screams and death.He wanted peace and a place by her side.Not that they'd let him marry her and he wasn't ever sure if he wanted.He loved her,that was the only thing that mattered for him.Jaime was already up and breaking his fast with Brienne and his brother.He couldn't see Sansa anywhere around so decided to join them.He didn't like the dwarf at all.He was the one that sent him in that gods be damned battle in Blackwater bay.The idiot Joffrey had given him pardon for deserting the battle and he was allowed to get back to his duty only to betray the lion once again.For her sake.He found that amusing and a chuckle escaped his lips.The Imp heard and turned to look at him.
"It's so rare to see you smile that i wonder what was so funny.." he said.
"The thought of sitting with you actually was that funny." Sandor answered in his usual dark voice.
"Careful Clegane,they do not trust you that much here and a simple word from me could send you down to the seven hells really fast.And do not think that Lady Sansa could do very much to save you." the Imp said and his tongue was pure poison.
"I don't need little birds to save me,you know that my Lord" he said mockingly.
"Enough!Really don't ruin the day for us" Jaime said suddenly.
"Why,what is today?" he answered.
"The Starks go back home and a battle is to be faught soon.And i really look forward to killing some Freys and Boltons.To have my name involved in that Red Wedding is just unforgivable..."Jaime went on and he saw Brienne glancing at him with an understanding smile.To have Cercei to warm his bed and then her..Sandor couldn't know what Jaime had in mind but then again..Some would say the same for him and Sansa.Tyrion was still looking at him."Just say it little lord,i know something wants to get out of your mouth" he finally snapped at him.
"I was just thinking Clegane..Do you really think you can take donw that brother of yours?"  he said.
"Aye i can.The question is if i live to tell that story or go with him" he admitted.He was no fool,he knew Gregor was a true fighter and bigger than him.But he was slower.Tyrion just nodded.
"I'd like to see you come back alive Clegane.If not for your sake,for your lady's..." Jaime said with an amusing tone in his voice.
Bugger them all,why can't they focus on their problems.
"When do we leave?" Sandor asked trying to change the subject.
" "we" do not go anywhere.Sonia,Arya,Sansa and Daenerys are going to Winterfell with some Unsullied soldiers,the rest of us prepare for battle.Can you..I'm not talking to the air am i now Clegane?" he said watching Sandor get on his feet and leave.
He had heard enough,how could she not tell him?He went to her tent to find her with the little wolf bitch talking.
"Going back to your cage little bird?" he said a little harser than he intended.
"Going back home actually.Arya can you leave us for a while?" Sansa asked her sister.Arya looked at him strangely and just asked her sister if she was sure.She nodded and she was out of the tent.
"I'm glad you're feeling better.." she began saying.
"Spare me Sansa..Why didn't you tell me that you were going?And not with me?" he asked.
"It was decided just last night and i didn't want to bother your sleep.Besides you will be soon again with me.Or are you planning on dying at the Twins?"she asked calmly.
"You won't be free of me that easy.." he said in return.
"I do not want to be free of you.It's my home,though Sandor.I need to restore it.For my people,for my family..For us.I am the Lady in Winterfell now,i have duties so do you.I cannot take you from battle,but i can ask you to return like i did last time.This time,try to return standing.."she said chuckling.
"I will return Sansa..And soon we'll be both on the road again to King's Landing.We have two monsters to destroy there." he said and hugged her.



AEGON


As he had believed the Boltons wouldn't leave the Freys alone in this fight.And both of these houses would face defeat.He was standing in front of the battle lines,Jon,Jaime and Clegane beside him.The dragons were chained away from camp,so the scouts couldn't find them.The element of surprise was always a good ally.He could only ride Rhaegal and he believed he would be enough but if not..He had to trust Jon on this and pray he could manage to ride Viserion.Drogon was out of the question,only Dany could command him.
Jon had a fierce look in his eyes.He wanted to kill them all.Aegon didn't blame him of course.He turned to go over the plan again with Jaime and Clegane what a raven landed among them."Feel free to share our bread and mead."was the message.Jon turned red and screamed in fury.
"They dare to mock us!" he said enraged.The laws of hospitality were broken when the Young Wolf and his mother were guests at the wedding that took place there in the Twins.This was purely to tempt them more.And it was working, seeing Jon cursing and shouting.He moved to grab Jon's shoulders to steady him.Jon relaxed and tried to stay calm.He nodded at Aegon and he releashed him.
"On your horse brother.The gates of hell are opened and they are waiting for them." he just said.

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Dead bodies were all around.Blood everywhere.Aegon was cleaning his sword sitting on a stone in the great hall.Cries for mercy echoed through the walls but silenced soon enough.An old man was on the floor in front of him.Pathetic.At least the Young Wolf stood his ground and face his death on his feet.Jon was circling the man wielding his sword.
"Lord Walder Frey.I'm asking you again.Where is Edmure Tully?" Jon said.
"Snow..Do you really think we would let him live?Once we killed his beloved sister,it was his turn.He cried the oh-so-proud Tully,if you can believe it!" the old man said."Come on,now Snow don't tell me you were saddened by Lady Catelyn's death.She was never your family and that boy Robb was never your real brother.Do you know what we did to him Snow?We killed him and took his head.His direwolf's head was sewed into his body and we threw him in the river along with his mother.The head was sent to the King to be placed by the traitor's side.Come on Snow.Boy!Strike me and get your revenge."
Jon was shaking,tears appeared on his cheeks,but wiped them away.He turned to watch Aegon.
"I am no Snow, Lord Frey.I am a Targaryen and a Stark.Robb was my brother and lady Catelyn was as kind as she could be towards me.And trust me when i say old man..You will be begging for death in the end." Jon said and scratched Ghost behind his ear.
"Ghost..He's yours."The direwolf launch his attack and ripping sounds filled the room,along with the old man's cries. Aegon turned his eyes but Jon was watching as Walder Frey left his final breath.He then smiled and turned to his brother.
"Thank you for this Aegon.And now,let's get you back to your true home."



DAENERYS


Winterfell was truly beautiful.Cold but beautiful. She was so used to the warm sun across the Narrow Sea that from time to time she thought she would turn to stone,like the stone statues in the crypts,beneath Winterfell.
Sonia wanted to visit her mother's crypt but she wanted to be with Jon for this.So she spend her days assisting Sansa and Arya to restore the household.
Daenerys herself spend most of her day in her room with letters and maps all around her.They were for months back in Westeros and the "king" never made a move on them.Does he think we are unworthy?That we don't count as enemies?It was insulting from her point of view.Or maybe..he was afraid.Tyrion said that his nephew was cruel and stupid.He wouldn't turn his back at an opportunity to prove that he is the rightfull King.He wanted to see battles and blood all around him.But his mother was diferrent.Dany was sure that she was the one to tame the little lion.They wouldn't send their banners at them,they would wait for them to go to King's Landing.And they would soon enough.
Reports came from all around the Realm.The houses loyal once to the House Targaryen,were again on their side happy to serve the rightfull Kings.Other Houses were just sick of the wars and the boy king and wanted peace.And they knew that the only way for that to happen was to stay with the Dragons.Because who could ever oppose them now?They had power,numbers and dragons.Even some of the Lannister's bannermen came to their side.The lions had gold but gold doesn't breath fire.
There was a knocking on the door and ser Jorah came in.
"I wish your brother could see you now.." he said.
"I'm sure he can.I only hope he could tell me if i was doing the right thing.." she answered her voice troubled.
"You are,Khaleesi.You are home and you will be Queen.You will be safe and strong.That was the only thing i prayed for you since i met you."
"Not love?" She felt hurt in a way.
"That too..You loved your Khal.But I love you more." he said getting closer.
"He's dead.Like so many others.But you are here.And i'm tired of feeling alone" she planted a kiss on his cheek.He was looking at her like a hungry man.She didn't care.She felt safe and loved.She had a family and a home now.She was allowed to feel happy.



SANSA

She was back home.She had longed for this moment for two years now.How many had changed though.No one was waiting for her arrival at the castle gate.There was no welcoming smile or hug.A father's smile.A mother's touch.All of them lost.And Winterfell a black ruin.She was in her old room,going through her old clothes which she had outgrown long time ago.Yet,they reminded her of a simpler time.A happier time.She was naive and a child.She didn't know of cruelty or lies.Of murder and loss."Father forgive me" she whispered into the air.
She decided to walk to the Godswood.She always favoured her mother's gods but they didn't help her at all when she needed them.So maybe the old gods are more caring.She past the training yard,where once young men fought with wooden swords.The crypts,where their anchestors rest.The stables,where Arya was always hiding after some mischief.The tower,where they found Bran broken.Every corner,every stone carried a memory.She felt tears in her eyes and for once she let them ran freely.No one would punish her here for crying.No one would mock her.She remembered Lady.Her direwolf.Her brothers.She was in the godswood by now.She knelt before the weirwood and wept.The tree was weeping red tears and she was weeping white.Past,present and future all went flashing before her eyes.Fear,injustice,murder,betrayal,anger,hate.She gasped for air and opened her eyes to watch the red leaves falling.
"Sansa.." they seemed to whisper."Leaves don't talk little bird" she could almost hear him say.Sandor.She missed him so much.No one could understand the connection between the two of them.No one will ever could.
The first night she spend in Winterfell,she told Arya everything.She had this discussion with her the first time she saw her with Ser Jaime and Brienne,but she didn't have the courage to go into details then.Now,the words were coming out of her mouth easy enough.Arya hissed in anger from time to time,when Sansa told her about how Joffrey made her look upon her father's head.When he stripped her in court.When he presented her with her mother's and brother's heads.The dark turned into light as the two sisters shared their adventures.Arya's life wasn't easy either,Sansa realised.She was always hiding,changing her name,running.Yoren of the Night's Watch,was her shield and a boy named Gendry.When she said his name,Arya stopped and wiped away a tear.They were close,Sansa could see and she wondered if this was something like her and Sandor.She even asked her,but Arya punched her lightly in her arm and laughed."Gendry is just a friend.I miss him yes.But that's all" Arya was a good liar but Sansa was trained in that lion pit well and she knew that her sister was lying.But she don't pressure her.Sansa promised her that they would try to find this Gendry and hire him as a blacksmith in Winterfell.Surely,that was a better fate than the Wall.
"Sansa" the red leaves whispered.They do talk. "Sansa" It can't be. "Sansa" No you are dead.That's what they told me.You and Rickon were killed by Theon. "Sansa" She stood up at once and screamed"Bran!" She was sure that the voice was her little brother.How is it possible?!She felt confused and overjoyed. "Bran where are you!?" she asked the leaves. "I'm coming home Sansa" he replied. She fell once again and cried.


TYRION


The Twins were a black ruin when the dragons were through with them.They didn't unleash them for the battle,but Jon wanted the place destroyed,so Aegon led Rhaegal to the castle and fire consumed it. They were half way through Winterfell and the black smoke still was visible.
Aegon and Jon were in their tent discussing other plans,Clegane was sipping his wine alone and Brienne was tending to her horse.Jaime was with him and they were silent for a long time.
"I'm not going to ask you why you killed him.But i am going to apologize for everything i did to you..I should have never hire Tysha for.."Tyrion looked at him and he stopped.
"Don't ever say her name again.Unless you know where she is."Where whores go" our kind father told me.Those were  his last words." he said.
"No brother i do not know.I'm sorry.I wish i knew.It would be the least thing i could do to ease your pain." Jaime said sincerely.
"My pain is at ease already Jaime.I have you back.I am also sorry for saying these things about Cercei." he confesed.
"It was the truth Tyrion.I was hurt but.." he turned to watch Brienne and smiled.Then,Jaime looked him dead in the eyes and said "You do know that i will kill our sister?"
"If you don't do it,i will Jaime.Believe it or not i am good with a crossbow.But what about the children?It's true what they all say right?" he asked.He knew that it would be hard for his brother to answer this,but he was a changed man.And a changed man that understands his mistakes apparently.
"Yes..Joffrey is out of control,though.Even if i tell him the truth,he wouldn't allow me to live,knowing that i killed his mother." he said.
"Joffrey will not survive this Jaime.Lady Sansa has a blade ready for his throat and i would advise you to stay out of her way.Or else Clegane would make sure not to walk again.." Tyrion answered.
"Myrcella and Tommen though..They are innocent Tyrion.You don't think they would try to kill them right?" Jaime's eyes were full of fear for his..children.And Tyrion was in the small counsil of the dragons so he knew some things..
"The Targaryens are not injustice Jaime.They know Myrcella and Tommen are nothing but cubs.Besides,Myrcella is promised to the Martells thanks to me and the Targaryens want the Martells with them.So they will do nothing to displease them.We will take care of Tommen.Maybe we'll send him to Sansa to be fostered in Winterfell.In any way he will be safe.I promise you that."
"Very good..I should go,my left hand wants to wield a sword and Brienne is helping me practise." he said standing up.Tyrion felt sorry for his brother in a way.He was a swordsman and to lose his right hand this way was just..unfair.But maybe this was one of the reasons he looks so different and humble.And Brienne was surely the main reason why he was so happy around her.
He finishied his wine and decided to go to Jon's tent.He found him reading a letter with Ghost by his side as always.Aegon was there too but silent.Something was wrong."Any news your Graces?" he finally asked.
"Jon,please,you have read this letter ten times now,tell me what is it about." Aegon said.Jon looked at him and then at Tyrion,clearly having no words to describe what he was feeling. He had a feeling that the news were not bad like he expected.
"Bran..And Rickon.They are alive and back at home." Jon finally said with a bright smile.
"Tomorrow we continue our road to Winterfell.Lord Tyrion,please inform everyone." Aegon asked his own smile wide,feeling happy for his half brother.
The Starks have strange powers it seems.Resurrection being one of them.