The North's Winter Rose <Undergoing Rewrites!>

The Norths Return

After his first meeting with Daenerys Jon needed some air. He has been here for how long and he was already exhausted. Jon decided maybe a walk would help.

Jon walked up on the hillside, looking out at Dragonstone. He felt out of place. He was taken out of his thoughts by a voice he hasn't heard in years. "Jon?" A voice called out from behind

No Jon, it can't be her. Arabelle died. Jon told himself over and over again.

Jon turned around to face a grown woman facing him. "Arabelle?" He asked

"It's me Jon. It's me." Arabelle confirmed tears making their way down her face.

Jon walked up to her slowly. He put his hands on her cheeks wiping the tears away. "It's really you." Jon whispered, he pulled his little sister into a hug. "Oh gods, how much I've missed you."

"I know Jon. I've missed you so much also." Arabelle agreed hugging him tightly

"What happened to you?" Jon asked still hugging her

Arabelle reluctantly finally let go and started explaining. "After the twins, two men found me. Bjorn and Philip. They took me to safety. They were ready to leave but I stopped them. I convinced them to take me to King's Landing. Where I with the help of Olenna Tyrell poisoned and killed Joffrey. After that they took me to Qutos where I became their leader."

Jon looked a little shocked. "I'll have to personally thank, Bjorn and Philip."

"So how did you become King in the North?" Arabelle asked with a slight smile.

Jon took a deep breath and started explaining. After a few minutes of explaining, Jon said something that shocked Arabelle, "my brothers they killed me. Listen I know you may not believe me but then I was brought back to life. By a red witch that came with Stannis to the wall."

Arabelle pressed her hand at his heart to hear it beating away. "I met her. She was here the other day. She's the reason why Daenerys sent you a letter. Although she's probably gone by now. She told me that you banished her. Why?"

"She burned Stannis' daughter at the steak. I had no clue until Davos my advisor told me."

"Is sansa- is she alive?"

Jon cracked her a smile, "Aye also in control of Winterfell while I'm away."

"She would like that."

"I assume you haven't pledged your loyalty to Daenerys yet?" Jon asked

"No, I only told her I'll help. i needed a much safer passage to you and Sansa anyways."

They sat in silence for a moment. Together again.

"Jon?"

"Yeah Arabelle?"

"However many of my men that you need are yours."

Jon looked at his sister with a smile. "Thank you."

"We are family Jon. You don't have to thank me."

It was the next day when Jon and Arabelle were going to met with Daenerys. Arabelle ran into Varys on her way to her. "Lord Varys,"

"Lady Arabelle, I was just on my way to hand this to your brother. It was sealed for the King in the North." Varys explained

Arabelle glanced down at the letter Varys was holding out for her to take. She grabbed it and opened it to see Sansa's writing. "Arya and Bran. They're alive and at Winterfell. I must go back. Thank you Lord Varys. I shall make sure that Jon gets this."

Varys bowed and stayed behind her.

Arabelle took a deep breath before walking. With Varys behind her. My siblings are alive. They're okay. Arabelle thought to herself while making her way to give her brother the news.

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Jon slowly put the note down, "I thought Arya was dead. I thought Bran was dead."

Daenerys looked up at him with a solemn face. "I am happy for you. You don't look happy."

Jon pointed towards Eastwatch on the table in front of him. Arabelle walked forward looking at where Jon was pointing. "Bran saw the Night King and his army marching towards Eastwatch. If they make it past the wall-"

"The wall has kept them out for thousands of years presumably." Varys pointed out

"I need to go home."

Daenerys looked at him confused "You said you don't have enough men."

"We'll fight with the men we have. Unless you'll join us."

"And give the country to Cersei? As soon as I march your way she marches in." daenerys protested

"Unless not. Cersei thinks the Army of the Dead are nothing but a story, made up by wet nurses to frighten children. What if we prove her wrong." Tyrion pointed out

"I don't think she'll come see the dead at Jon's invitation." Arabelle joked

Tyrion walked a little towards the Starks. "So bring the dead to her."

"I thought that's what we were trying to avoid?" Daenerys asked

"We don't have to bring the whole army," Tyrion reasoned, "only one soldier."

"Is that possible?"
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"The free folk will help us. They know the real north better than anyone." Jon told

"They won't follow ser Jorah." Davos pointed out

"They won't have too."

Arabelle looked at Jon confused at his statement. Davos looked at Jon like he was going to tie him down to stay here. "You can't lead a raid beyond the wall. You aren't in the Night's watch anymore, you're King in the North!" Davos told him.

"I'm the only one here who's fought them. I am the only one here who knows them." Jon replied

"I haven't given you permission to leave." Daenerys fought back

Jon turned to her before replying, "With respect your grace I don't need your permission. I am a king. When I came here, knowing you could have your men behead me or have your dragons burn me alive. I put my trust in you. A stranger because I knew it was the best chance for my people. For all our people. Now I'm asking you. To trust in a stranger. Cause it's our best chance." Jon fought back before walking out with Davos and Arabelle behind him.

"No" Arabelle stated

"What do you mean no, Arabelle?"

"What do I mean no?" Arabelle questioned angrily, "Jon, last time you were at the wall, your own damn brothers fucking killed you! Before you even came here. I was thought to be dead! After everything that has happened to our family. I can't lose you. Sansa can't lose you. Bran and Arya cannot lose you. The North can't lose you. Jon, you're my family and I've already lost enough of my family. I can't lose you next. I know I haven't seen them. From what I've heard they're dangerous and I know you've been out there and I haven't but Jon I cannot lose you."

Jon and Arabelle both had tears in their eyes. Arabelle more than Jon yet the same feeling. Jon put his hand on his younger sister's cheek. "Yet I came back when I was murdered. I escaped the White Walkers and killed one also. I have to do this. It's okay, Arabelle."

"If you're going to the wall. Take some of my men. Yes they may not be used to the colds. But they're men that can fight. I cannot stay here knowing that you're going out there risking your life. I cannot stay here also knowing that our siblings and North aren't safe. That's why I'm going back to Winterfell with my army."

"What about Daenerys?" Davos asked

"She won't kill me. She knows that she need my army. I have one of the heirs to Highgarden with me now. She has lost the Tyrell army. She'll need him alive also." Arabelle pointed out

"It's been years since you've been home Arabelle. Are you ready?" Jon asked

"I have to be."

Two words: STARK REUNION!!!