Snow Ghost [Jaime Lannister]

Chapter V. Join the Houses

The king's party pours through the gates of Winterfell in a river of gold, silver, and steel, one hundred strong. Over their heads, a dozen golden banners whip in the wind, emblazoned with the crowned stag of the House Baratheon.

Grand entry of the king's horses and men, at the far end of the yard, Ned's face betrays nothing as he watches the King's party approach with his family beside him. The Starks and Jon wait in a greeting line. Arya wearing a helmet and cloak, pushes her way into a tall wagon for a better look.

I walk in and share a look with Robb and Catelyn brings me to stand next to her.

Catelyn looks around "Where's Arya? Sansa, Lyanna, where's your sister?"

I shrug "She must be here"

More riders with banners. Arya scoots past her parents to get in the receiving line.

Ned stops her "Hey, hey, hey, hey. What are you doing with that on?" He pulls off Arya's helmet.

Arya pushes Bran "Move!"

Joffrey Baratheon (13), the crown prince, is tall for his age, and haughty. Beside him: Sandor Clegane (35), "The Hound," Joffrey's bodyguard. Terrible burn scars cover half his face. Sansa smiles at Joffrey, and Robb glares at him.

The Hound pulls up his helm. The coach carrying Cersei lumbers in, followed by A huge man approaches, flanked by knights in snow-white cloaks.

A black beard covers his double chin, but nothing can hide the belly that threatens to burst his doublet's buttons. This is King Robert (40s). He vaults from his warhorse and gives Ned an imperious once-over. All kneel. Robert heaves himself off his horse.

I look unbelieving that; This king I heard stories about, thank Gods Lyanna died or she would die again from the shock, he didn't look like the stories, he looks so drunk.

Ned looks shocked at the sight of his old friend, now fat and red-faced. Robert signals for all to rise and looks at Ned. Ned nods "Your Grace"

"You've got fat" All of us are shocked, and Ned gives Robert a 'What about you?' look.