Rose of the North

Chapter Eight

"Bran is awake." I said out of breath, after running to the great hall.

Robb immediately looked up from his lord duties and stood up. But he realized a man was still waiting for his help. Robb coughed. "I shall pay double for the livestock you lost. I truly apologise for the misfortune my direwolf has caused you."

"Thank you, mi'lord. You are very kind." He bowed graciously, however trembling a little. Althought, I'm guessing it's because Greywind was looking at him with his piercing blue eyes.

"Very well, now that's its settled, Ser Rodrik, I would like to retire early for my little brother has finally awoken." Robb excused himself politely.

"I understand, my Lord. I will take it from here. Please send my good wishes to the little Lord." Ser Rodrik answered.

Robb nodded before following me out, together we walked briskly towards Bran's room. I could tell Robb was eager. I only wished mother was here to see Bran awake. She had only left a day before, right after the night an assassin tried to take Bran's life. She was sure that it was the Lannisters' doing which I wouldn't put pass me. I knew all along Bran was pushed off the tower, but I don't know by whom. But what would the Lannisters gain from killing him?

A guard let us through the doors. "My Lord and Lady," He bowed.

"Summer." Bran's voice greeted us. He was stroking his direwolf. He then looked up at us. "I finally decided on her name."

"A good decision indeed. Seems fitting as it's still summer." I smiled at my little brother.

"How are you feeling, Bran?" Robb asked sitting down on the edge of Bran's bed.

"I can't feel anything." Bran said disheartened. "I can't feel my legs." He mumbled to himself.

My heart cried for my little brother. Never have I seen him so broken and saddened.

"Are you still hurt though?" I bend down. "Did you remember anything?" I asked, hoping to get something out of him.

Bran stayed silent for awhile, but shook his head. "I only remembered falling." He looked around the empty room. "Has everyone left Winterfell?" He asked.

"Father, Sansa, and Arya send their regards from Kings Landing. Whereas Mother is currently still riding to the capital." Robb answered.

"Why is she going to King's Landing?"

"Because you were almost-"

I hit Robb in the side with my elbow, urging him to stay quiet. "She'll be soon before we know it. She just have something to talk to father about. Why don't we go see Rickon and Maester Luwin? I'm sure they'll be excited to find that you've awoken."

"I can't walk. How am I going to leave my bed?" Bran said crossing his arms.