บท 56: Children's homecoming
Pov Robert
We had traveled for a while to Winterfell, at first Joffrey had joined me on the horse, but after a few hours he had started to complain about riding and joined the carriage with his mother and brothers he only joined me when we were arriving to Winterfell, he was a disappointment to me I tried to train him to fight once, he cried and went to find his mother to complain, a big fight broke out.
I wish I had a son like the Trant Boy, at age 10 he proved to be a strong warrior, both Stannis and Jon praised him for his knowledge of economics, law, and justice along with his sense of honor and chivalry.
Several times I told Joffrey to look like him a little, although in truth he ruined it big with the attack on his men in King's Landing, I hoped that the boy would marry Myrcella, but after hearing the Child's response I understood that he would not marry out of convenience, I agreed my marriage was a disaster and it was arranged, I was not going to let the child or my daughter go through the same thing.
We were approaching Winterfell, finally being able to see my brother and being able to see you again Lyanna, many emotions swirled in Robert,
He and his retinue passed through the door, all those present knelt when he saw him enter after the carriage, I saw Ned and his family waiting for me, Lancel had brought a stool closer to dismount, I saw Ned's face when he saw me dismount, I wanted to laugh at his face, but I had to have a bit of etiquette but I was going to charge it, or if you would, I approached him as quickly as possible and made a sign with my hand to get up.
Ned: Your Highness.
Robert was amused with Ned, I looked at him with the most serious face I could hold the smile and said: You've put on weight.
They all looked at me surprised, until Ned and I started laughing and hugged each other, I greeted Cat with a hug they were my family I felt accepted with them and I didn't have to keep up my absurd kingly routine.
Robert said after greeting the youngest son: Nine years… Why haven't I seen you? where the hell have you been
Ned laughed and said: Watching the North for you, Highness Winterfell is yours.
Cersei got off the carriage and Brandon quietly asked for the Gnome and Sansa admonished him to be quiet.
Robert saw the Sons of Ned, approached the largest, and said: You must be Robb, I wave to him.
He continued with Sansa praising her beauty and the other two boys noted that one of the girls should be missing.
Robert: Ned is not missing one of your daughters what was her name
Ned: Arya, Your Majesty, has been studying on Lord Adrian Trant's Island for a year now, along with Lady Maege Mormont's daughter and the Sons of Howland Reed, but they are coming to visit today so we can see our children.
Robert was surprised by that and replied: Wise decision Ned, according to Jon and Stannis they praised the education systems of the island they will be strong Ladies and competent Lords, come on they are the richest after the Lannisters and Tyrells, or even more than them.
Cersei heard that and showed some disgust, she approached Ned and his family, and Ned offered the manners of the south.
Robert after this said: Quick Ned, take me to the crypts I want to pay my respects.
Cersei stepped in and said, We've been on the road for a month, my love, surely the dead can wait.
disgusted Robert said: Ned
Ned gave the Queen an apologetic look and went after Robert.
Robert and Ned walked through the crypts lighting the torches until they reached the statue of Lyanna, Robert saw the statue and his eyes began to become crystal clear, from his pocket he took out an eagle feather.
Robert: Ned you had to bury her in a place like that, she would have to be buried on a hill with the sun and the clouds above her, not in a cold and damp crypt.
Ned looked at his friend: She was my sister this is her place.
Robert with his voice a little hurt: His place was next to me.
Robert raised his hand and touched the face of the statue.
Robert proceeded to say: In my dreams, I kill him every night.
Ned: This is done, Your Majesty, the Targaryens are gone.
Robert: Not all my friends, not all are still left.
Ned was surprised by Robert's words, the man had a tear rolling down his cheek, which quickly dried and they proceeded to leave the crypts.
A soldier informed us that a cavalry escort was approaching and asking permission to enter
Robert and Ned hurried to see the knights of the Trant house, it was a force of heavy cavalry armored from head to foot, Long Lances with the Flags of the Trant House, they positioned themselves at the castle gate with the flags raised leaving I pass the carriage and a knight in armor.
it was the well-known armor of Lord Adrián Trant, it was something magnificent to see, fully armored and he had been wearing it since he was 10 years old, some Wargs were traveling behind the carriage, all the soldiers were scared, they were magnificent beasts.
Quickly young Adrian dismounted his horse and approached me taking off his helmet, revealing the face of a handsome boy with emerald eyes and well-trimmed hair, which had grown since the last time he saw him I could no longer call him Boy since he was a man in all rights and Tested by the storm of Blood and Steel of the war
Adrian: Your Majesty said kneeling.
Robert with a smile: Stand up child, what reason brings you to Winterfell with your men?
Adrián: As your majesty's escort, a year ago I adopted several children from the houses in the north and I want their parents to see the progress made.
Several knights approached the carriage and opened it, from them a young girl descended with a well-decorated armor with the emblem of a bear, it was Lyanna of the House Mormont, on her waist a war club, followed by two children with the armor of a bear. full body scales with quite rare weapons A staff and daggers.
Finally, under Ned's daughter in armor identical to the one Lyanna was given at Harrenhal and carrying an extremely thin and long sword, Robert was stunned and could only stammer.
Robert with a broken voice: Lyanna, no, it can't be.
Adrián said in a low voice: She has the blood of a wolf running in her, I just need to free her from the chains that held her.
Robert with tears in his eyes and a smile: What do they give them on your island to make them grow so tall, she's almost as tall as her eldest daughter Sansa.
Ned was speechless, his daughter was the spitting image of his sister, added to the fact that she looked happy and content, a strong lady from the north.
Adrián: Hard training, balanced and healthy food, added to 8 hours of daily study in different subjects such as Mathematics, Grammar, Politics, Leadership, Commerce, Agriculture, and more.
I have your study book here with me for Maester Lewin to check, and your evaluation notes as well.
Ned and Robert skimmed through the book, it was amazing they had studied multiple subjects and much of the north, passing with flying colors.
Robert with a laugh: Jon said it was a good idea for the Kid to adopt them, he should have sent Tommen or Myrcella
Ned: Apparently yes my friend.
The moment after arrival Ned's family and Robert's family joined, They all looked at me surprised, and I greeted Catelyn and the Queen.
She then greets Jamie and Ned's children, The woman Catelyn looked a bit surprised by her youngest daughter, half as much as Sansa, she had changed a lot, she hated the idea of her wearing armor and a sword with her.
Lady Maege was delighted with her daughter, she was a strong warrior who had been trained by Dulan and educated not to repeat Jorah 's Mistakes.
Adrián: Yes, my lords, your children have some gifts for you.
Arya smiled and put on her best greeting posture then called: Nymeria come with your brothers.
5 dire wolves entered the door walking slowly, they were bigger than common wolves, they approached Arya and she went to her brothers and said.
Arya: My brothers this is a gift for you, they are 4 dire wolves who are brothers of Nymeria, the first Gray Wind for Robb.
The dire wolf with smoky gray fur and yellow eyes stepped forward and touched Robb's hand, the boy smiled at this, it was amazing.
Arya continued: The second Lady for my sister Sansa, the gray wolf elegantly advanced like a royal lady before the girl and repeated the process with Robb, the girl was scared but then she got used to it.
The other two boys were eager to get their wolves, Ned was laughing at them
Arya in the end gave Summer and Fuzzy to them.
Surprised Ned: Lord Adrian is incredible that he got so many dire wolves, but he's sure they never hurt anyone.
Adrián: Ned, each house has a sigil for something, the Stark is for the Direwolves, their connection with them is powerful and they will take care of their children, they are a pack.
Robert laughed: Boy, is there any way I can get a deer like that for myself?
Adrián with a relaxed face: It could be your majesty, the problem is what kind of deer was the one in your house. Common or something rarer, let's say that many creatures that existed like dragons ceased to exist
Robert nodded knowing little of the origin of his house other than that they were the storm kings.
Adrián smiling: The other 3 boys' animals are also missing.
Lady Maege was surprised by that and saw Lyanna who smiled and imitated Arya
An armored bear came through the door and positioned himself next to the young lady Mormont, Lady Maege laughed at it and said a true Mormont.
The Reed Children brought two Lion Lizards with them.
Every Winterfell was in commotion, animals known to be wild were performing for little children
Robert also laughed out loud at everything, Catelyn looked at me with a look of burning fury, just as Joffrey was pure Hate.
After those deadly looks that I completely ignored, it was time for the banquet, I offered Ned Stark my cooks and the products that I brought, Robert insisted that he loved the novel foods that we could make.
After the Banquet and trying unique dishes that everyone loved, Robb asked me if I could train with him on the parade ground, which I accepted, both Robert, Ned, and Jamie were present.
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