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            "We need the Frey on our side." Robb says as we all stare at the Frey castle, Theon had suggested just taking it but Robb declined it. "I could talk to him, Lord Walder knew me since I was just a girl." Catlin says and Robb nods. I smile at Catlin who looks nervous. She was scared for Ned. I was too, he was like a father to me. "Lady Cassia, you have a raven from the Vale." A man says and I take it.

TO, Princess Cassia Baratheon,

We are very sorry to say that we cannot be allies right now. I must think of my people first, this war could end badly and it could affect me and my people horribly. I wish you good fortune in this war.

From,

Lord Asher Arryn,

Lord of the Vale and Protector of the Vale

         "They are cravens!" I curse madly, Robb gives me a questioning look and I hand the note to him. "Well, we lost the Vale... So what, we have 18 thousand men and more. We don't need them." He says and I nod. "Let's head back to camp."

         We wait for Lady Catlin to get back, Robb was getting nervous. Jon tried to calm him. Then the tent opens and she walks in. "If we agree to some terms we will be their allies and we can use their bridge." She explains and Robb nods. She says how Arya must marry one of the Frey sons when she gets of age, which Arya is just gonna love that. "Robb..." Robb looks at her "you will marry one of his daughters, he has chosen one suitable for you."

ROSLIN'S POV

         The next day, a few handmaidens get me ready. Which is confusing, why am I wearing such pretty dresses? Father never gets us anything. Then, the door opens, I turn and see its father. He makes the hand maiden's leave and he comes up to me. "You will marry Robb Stark." He announces and my eyes widen, no... "No!" I blurt out and I instantly regret it, we aren't supposed to say no to him. He slaps me hard making me fall on the ground, he helps me up. "Never say no to me! You will marry him whether you like it or not! Today you will meet him. That's why I got you this dress!"

       Father puts the hood on me hiding my face as we ride out of the castle, we're meeting them on a hill. When we arrive, I must say that Robb Stark is handsome... "Lord Frey, it's an honor to meet you." He says getting off of his horse and Father does the same, they shake hands and one of our men help me off of mine. I walk up and father takes off my hood, I turn to Robb Stark and his eyes widen. "I'm Roslin Frey, I hope I'm not a disappointment to you, my lord..." I say curtsying he takes my hand and gives me a warm smile. "You would never disappoint me my lady."

       As I get back to the castle, my sisters glare at me. While my brother's whistle at me and whisper to each other about me. I could feel eyes on me the whole time as I walk. This is just great.

CASSIA'S POV

          I heard people talking, what's going on? "He was beheaded." I hear squires talking. I stomp over to them. "Who was beheaded, tell me now." I order and they bow their heads. "Eddard Stark, my Lady... He was killed on the king's orders."

       My heart drops and I thank them before walking through the camp until I reach the woods and I drop to my knees and I cry. I couldn't take it anymore... Ned was like a father to me... My own father is dead and now... Ned...

         I look for Robb all day until I find him in his tent, I go inside and I frown at him. He turns to me. "Are you okay?" I ask him and he shook his head. I ran to him and I hug him, I could feel tears threaten to fall but I suck them in. No more tears. "He's dead... My father..." He whispers and I nod he pulls away and looks at me. Then, he smashes his lips on mine kissing me... "Robb... No." I say pushing him back, "you're grieving and so am I. Plus, your betrothed now." I try to explain though I do like him. "I-I'm sorry... I love you Cassia. I've always loved you!" He says taking my face into his hands and I stare at him trying to find the words. He leans in and kisses me again more gently.

       "I can't." I whisper pulling away, he nodded. "I love you too, Robb. But we must not betray the Frey." I explain before hurrying out of the tent. I head to mine and on the way there, I see Tiana at the Kingslayer's cage... What is she doing there? "Tiana." I call and she gasps as she turns to me. "Oh- My lady... I-I. He asked for water. I was just telling him I cant." She explains but it was a lie. I nod, I'll deal with her later.

      That night, I sit by Catlin and Robb as all the lord's debate on who to side with for King. Stannis or Renly. Stannis is older, he must take it. Then, Lord Umber stands up. "Here's what I say to those two kings." He spits on the ground making people laugh, I grin. "Why should they rule me from a flowery seat in the south?!" He asks madly and I smile at him, he was right but what was he suggesting? "There sits the only king I will bend my knee too," He pulls out his sword and points to Robb. "The king in the North." He announces and he kneels. Another lord does it then Theon. Then they all start shouting; "THE KING IN THE NORTH! THE KING IN THE NORTH." I stood from my seat and I held my sword up and I shouted it too.

       "Robb, I need to go back home, I haven't seen Bran or Rickon in months!" Catlin argues with Robb whilst I sit here trying to process everything. "You can't. I need you to make peace with Renly Baratheon. Cassia will come with you." He announces and my eyes widen, "what?" I ask confused and apparently, Catlin had the same reaction. But we both knew there were no arguing he was our king now.

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