The Dragon and The Viper

Chapter 2

Naelarys's POV

No one moved nor spoke.

"Please tell this is a cruel joke" I asked Lord stark.

"I'm sorry but its not" he said looking down sadly.

"How could he order this from you. Prince Oberyn is almost 15 years her senior" Lady Catelyn yelled.

"I can't do anything because the dornish have agreed to the marriage" Lord Stark says "And on top of that...they're on there way now...they will be here in 3 days".

"Two days before my nameday" I said and Lord Stark nodded.

I've heard about the prince, that he practically slept with half of the women of Westeros. He even has a paramour. I thought I would marry someone who is faithful, have a life of not fearing for my death or living from my past. But I guess I was wrong.

"I need a moment" I said and walked out towards the high walls. I stared out at the night, seeing the moon shine so brightly like it doesn't fear anything. I closed my eyes and a tear went down my cheek. I wiped it away and I felt strong arms wrap around my shoulders and hugged me tight. I close my eyes tightly and lean my head-on Robb's shoulder.

"You're going to freeze to death out here" Robb whispered.

I smiled. "You know the cold doesn't bother me" I said softly as another tear went down my cheek. Robb wiped it away.

"You know anyone would think that you two are together if they saw you like this" Jon's voice rang from behind us. Robb and I chuckled and turn around to face Jon. He saw my teary eyes and he put a hand behind my head and pulled me into a hug. I let out a cry and he hugged me even tighter.

Third Person POV

Lady Catelyn walked back and forth in her quarters while Lord Stark just watched her with a black face. But his eyes told something differently.

"Ned, we have to do something about this" Lady Catelyn said desperately "I will not let her marry him. He is not even worthy of her".

"I know my love" Ned said rubbing his temples "but we can't do anything. But look at this way, she will be safe there then here. You know the attempts of assassination against her. When she was 5 namedays old someone managed to poison her food. Even though she is immune to poison the symptoms where very strong. She was out cold for a month".

"Don't remind me of that. It still haunts me till this day" Lady Catelyn said shaking the terrible memory of her mind. "And when she eight namedays old a man almost managed to stab her, luckily the guard stopped him or else she would have been dead".

"My love once she is married the Lannister's can't get their hand on her or harm her" Ned sais trying to reason with her.

"But is her safety worth her happiness. You know he has a paramour he is always in brothels" Lady Catelyn fought back. Lord Stark said nothing else and walked out of their quarters to get some air. Once he was outside he saw some figures at the wall. Looking closer he knew it was Robb and Jon consoling Naelarys.

-Flashback-

A laugh rang through the air oft Winterfell like music and a little girl ran from one side to another trying to escape two boys that were behind her. Everyone in the market stopped what they were doing as they let the playful little dragon run past them, some with smiles and others with wonder and slight fear. She ran past the gates of the Stark grounds and found her father with her elder brother.