Game of Changes ~Jaime Lannister~

Don't Make Me Laugh

Arabella had her hair wrapped up in a scarf to hide its silvery color, Amelia's idea. This would be a temporary fix to the issue, they knew that she could not keep this up come summer. After Arabella was dressed and ready to go out she and Amelia left the tent and went in search of Catelynn. Arabella passed many tents on her way, many of them smaller tents. She had a feeling that Catelynn would be with Rob in the main tent. Her suspicions were confirmed when she came to the biggest tent in the camp and heard Catelynn's voice. Before she could enter the tent a large lady blocked her path, glaring down at the young girls.

"State your business," She said. Arabella started at the lady. She was tall, had short blonde hair, and crystal blue eyes.

"I wish to speak with Lady Catelynn and Lord Stark. They are expecting me after all," Arabella said, staring at the bigger lady.

"It's alright, Brienne. Let her pass, she's my daughter," Arabella heard from behind the lady. Catelynn was opening the tent flap and looking out at Arabella.

"Yes my lady. You may pass," Lady Brienne said moving to the side.

"Bella," a voice called out from deeper in the tent. Robb!

Arabella looked behind Catelynn and saw him standing there. He looked older now even though it had only been a year since last seeing him. He looked tired and worn out, but strong and steady. Arabella looked at Catelynn who nodded to her in confirmation. Arabella could feel tears in her eyes coming from relief and happiness. She ran towards Robb and wrapped her arms around his waist as he wrapped his around her shoulders. She didn't dare to release her hold on him yet, in fear that he would vanish from her grasp.

"You're here. You're really here aren't you Arabella," he asked her his face in her neck breathing her in.

"I am Robb, I'm right here. I am not leaving again unless it is to get our siblings back," she tells him, gripping him harder around the waist.

"So no hugs for me then," another voice calls out. Robb lifts his head from Arabella's neck and turns it to face the voice. His arms not leaving Arabella's body.

"She's my sister, I outrank you," Robb replies.

"She might not biologically be my sister, but I was raised with her just as much as you were," the voice calls back closer this time. Suddenly another body wraps around Arabella and she can now see the auburn hair of Theon.

"Just like old times. All we need is Jon and it will really feel complete," Arabella said with a sad smile. She really wished her twin could be there with her. She couldn't help but wonder how he was and if he was thinking of her as well.

Theon lets go of Arabella and backs away allowing for Arabella to release her hold on Robb. She stepped back and took a closer look at the man before her. Despite the hard and stressful time of war wearing down Robb he still looked the same to Arabella.

"How is Rickon and Bran," Arabella asked, quickly realizing that they were not there.

"They are safe, back in Winterfell. Where you will be returning as well once I know I can get you back there safely," Robb tells her.

"Ha! Don't make me laugh! I am probably safer here then I will be back home," she tells him, "After all I am married to the Lannisters. I will be considered a traitor to my own home".

"She's right Robb, she is safer here. She can also help you with battles, she was a better swordsman than most of the men in the castle anyway," Catelynn said with a knowing look.

"I am not letting my sister risk her life again for the sake of our family. She risked so much coming here, I can not ask her to risk more," Robb said.