Game of Thrones: The Legend of Jon Arctic - ASOIAF/GOT

Chapter 62 - Return to Arctic 05.

[Chapter Size: 3000 Words.]

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Third Person POV

Beyond the wall, 292 AC, Some days after.

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As Jon Snow's army, now bolstered by ancient giants forming a force of over 5,000 individuals, continued their westward journey, the landscape around them became increasingly wild and uncharted. They were advancing towards the Fist of the First Men, drawing closer each day.

The march was a remarkable spectacle. Jon's force, moving more slowly now, but their march was steady. In some areas, the density of the forests made the path nearly impassable for the large group. Without hesitation, the giants used their brute strength to uproot trees, clearing a way for the rest of the army. The roots tore through the earth with a roar, while the trunks were thrown aside, creating a wide path through the dense forest.

The men, women, and children of the group watched with a mix of admiration. For many of them, this was the first time they witnessed the brute force of the giants being used for a common cause. Immense pathways were created where there once were dense woods, making it possible for the group to cross.

Arya Stark, always by Jon's side, watched fascinated. Her childlike curiosity was fueled with each new discovery and experience. She saw the giants as friends and powerful allies, integral to the new reality Jon was building.

Meanwhile, Jon led the giants himself, asking them to do such work when necessary. Day after day, the group advanced, braving the biting cold of the North and overcoming natural obstacles.

Along the way, other tribes came to meet them from the East. Since the Arctic location was a mystery to many, they decided to find the group that had mentioned exploring this area, although this time it was Jon who found them, not the other way around. This tribe, composed of rugged men and women, had patiently awaited Jon and his group's arrival to join the newly-formed kingdom.

Meetings between the tribes and Jon's group were always moments of initial tension, but diplomatic skill and mutual respect quickly turned initial mistrust into strong alliances. After accompanying the group for the next few days, Jon had made sure to bring plenty of supplies, so hunger and cold were not something everyone felt as the group moved further west.

Arya had experienced things she had never done before, and things she never thought possible in her young mind. She truly experienced freedom in the last weeks with Jon advancing in this cold land. Even though she wasn't in the comfort of Winterfell, she was happier than ever, and this seemed to cover any homesickness she had for her home at that moment. The people of the Arctic quickly welcomed the girl, not just for being the sister of their king, but for her indomitable and joyful spirit.

There had been an intruder in the army since the Arctic, and Jon had known about her for a long time, but knowing the little girl, he just let her stay and continue the journey as long as she behaved. She was a daughter of the forest who wanted to go south with Jon and his group and ended up accompanying them. She was Wind, known for her mischief even against her sisters, as Jon had to give the girl a lecture from time to time.

Arya quickly formed a friendship with Wind, whose mischievous spirit matched her own perfectly. Together, they explored the camp and its surroundings with untiring curiosity, provoking laughter and sometimes headaches in Jon. The two young girls dared to ride on wolves and even on the shoulders of giants. Arya even taught Wind something that Jon didn't like, calling the camp inhabitants - the freefolks - "stupid" in their innocent pranks. But their energy and joy were contagious to everyone around, and Arya, with her wolf blood, proved to be as fierce and fearless as her brother, the king of the Arctic, despite Jon being much more mature.