Game Of Thrones:Lady Blackthorne

CHAPTER 35

That night, Aldarra and Varys are seated at the painted table. Davos and Jorah are standing. Aldarra is holding a raven scroll from Sansa and reading it to them.

Aldarra said, “Bran saw the Night King and his army marching towards Eastwatch. If they make it past the wall –”

Varys said, “The Wall has kept them out for thousands of years.”

Aldarra said, “I am also going to King's Landing. I have to face Tywin and let him see his son. Perhaps, while I'm there I can persuade Tywin and the Crown that the threat is real.”

Jorah said, “I will not let you go there alone, my lady.”

Aldarra said, “Ser Jorah, I would appreciate that. What is your standing in King's Landing?”

Jorah said, “I have been pardoned from leaving the Kingsguard a while ago.”

Aldarra said smiling, “Good, I don't want you in any trouble. Please come with me. I want Shireen to decide whether she will go with me or stay here with you Ser Davos for now. I leave with Varys in the morning.”

Jorah said, “Very well, my lady. I will be ready.”

Davos said, “If Shireen decides to stay with me, I'll take care of her, Lady Aldarra.”

Aldarra said, “I know you will.”

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The next morning, Aldarra sent out her ravens and Shireen decided to stay with Davos being Aldarra didn't know when she would be able to leave or get out of King's Landing. She kissed her and held her tight telling her that she loved her. Shireen cried and said she would miss her. Aldarra hoped to see her at some point soon.

Aldarra, Varys, Jorah and her baby all boarded a boat to take them to the ship that would take her back to King's Landing.

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Arya is in the kennels at Winterfell observing Baelish and a Winterfell servant having a conversation. The servant is whispering in Baelish's ear. Arya can't hear the conversation. Arya sees Baelish hand the servant a raven scroll. The servant turns to leave. Baelish senses someone is watching him and he looks to where Arya stood but she has already vanished. Baelish turns and leaves the kennels.

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Arya is on the upper level of the courtyard looking down at Baelish. He is having a conversation with Robett Glover and Yohn Royce. She can't hear what's being said. Baelish finishes his conversation and walks away from the men. Arya disappears behind the corner and continues following Baelish.

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Arya is walking down the hallway. She pauses, peers around a corner and looks towards the door of Baelish's quarters. Baelish appears and unlocks his door. Before he walks in, Maester Wolkan approaches him. She continues watching the men.

Maester Wolkan said, “I found it, my Lord.” Maester Wolkan hands Baelish a raven scroll.

Maester Wolkan said, “It took some searching. Maester Llewyn's archives are thorough.” Baelish reads the note then looks at Maester Wolkan.

Baelish asks, “Are you sure this is the only copy at Winterfell?”

Maester Wolkan said, “Yes, my Lord.”

Baelish said, “Lady Stark thanks you for your service.”

Maester Wolkan turns and walks away. Baelish enters his room and shuts the door. Arya continues watching. A moment later Baelish opens the door and exits the room, locking the door as he leaves. After he is gone Arya walks to the door and produces a lockpick from her sleeve. She enters the room and begins searching for the raven scroll. She opens a cabinet but finds nothing of value. She checks another cabinet, then looks in the fireplace and above the mantle finding nothing. She lifts up the mattress and finds a small hole cut into the bedding. She reaches in and retrieves the raven scroll. She unrolls it and reads the contents.