The Lone Wolf Returns(RECONTINUED)

Chapter 13:A Blackfish Oath and The Cunning Queen

A/N:I will start using given alias of each character! E.g:The Lioness,Dragon Prince of Storms,The Blackfish,The Imp Lion,The Stupid Bull and etc.

~Third Person View~

As Ser Brynden was heading to Oldstones,Arya was summoning Lords Mallister,Blackwood and Frey to Oldstones to discuss 'matters of the state'(bullshit).She was tired of being Queen but duty calls and if she is to recover Winterfell and the North,she must build up her power in the Riverlands.So it begins,the Game played until there is a winner.Valar Morghulis.

~The Wolf Queen~

The hills of Oldstones were in sight as her army marched closer to their destination,in seconds she could see the banners of Mallisters,Blackwood and Frey on the hills of the ruins.Arya has heard stories of these ruins,of how once stood an ancient citadel the strongest in Westeros and ruled by the First Men who controlled lands from Ironman Bay to the Bay of Crabs.

'Well maybe,a new seat wouldn't hurt at all' was her thinking as she saw how the hill strategically overlooks the bay.'Good location for trade,shipbuilding and even more.Maybe this is why Tristifer Mudd raised his seat here.'

As they reach the ruins,riders from the three houses arrive to escort her host.Once they arrived,the three lords and their bannermen or what remains of them bowed in her presence."My lords,you may rise for there is no need of such courtesy."she pointed and the lords stood.

It was Blackwood who spoked first,"Your Grace,may we take a walk and discuss this with a walk to the ruins?"He warily asked."Sure my lord,Lanna and Thoros follow me.Gendry,Edric,Anguy and Lem help set up camp and set up a defensive perimeter around the ruins and hills.Then,send some scouts to have eyes around this area."I told them."Yes,your Grace."Then I look down to Nymeria."Girl,go take your pack and hunt for a while ok?"she licked my palms as an approval."One more thing prepare a feast for the troops".As she said this,the troops were happy for once."Of course Your Grace."was the response I heard.

"My lords,this is Lanna my trusted advisor and Thoros of Myr,my spymaster.So shall we?".I stated walking and as we reach a significant distant away from camp,I started the conversation."My lords,what shall we discuss to the point we are here and away from camp?"I asked.Lord Olyvar Frey replied."Your Grace,we are here to discuss about the Lannister siege at Riverrun and the your plans on dealing with them."Riverrun,of course.'They've been busy discussing'.

"My lords,as you know our hold on the Riverlands stretches from the Bay of Crabs across to the Crossing and here Ironman Bay.But,without Riverrun,we will not be able to regain the lands from the Red Fork to the Gods Eye.Once we are done here,we will march south to Riverrun and deliver another defeat to the Lannister with a second Whispering Wood."As she said this,she saw the Lords nervousness kick in.'This Daven Lannister might've learned his fathers lesson at Oxcross and will be prepared with a strong Lannister host'.Well time to reassure them of a new strategy.

"I understand the Lannister host is huge and that they are more experienced but according to Thoros here they are lead by a seasoned commander but has a Lions temper,Ser Daven Lannister.But this time,we will force a battle on our own field,terms and terrain.I intend on taking them head on at the plains,north of Riverrun.We will feign a march to Riverrun and with Daven Lannisters temper we will succeed in this by luring him in to a trap.We will discuss further issues at camp,let us go now".

~Later~

As we return to camp,I could see the horrible the Lords soldiers were in.'Well,thank the Gods we got new equipment from my investments in Braavos'."My lords,as our troops feast their hearts to content let us continue where we drop inside my tent".I ushered them in and Lanna poured Arbor gold for each of them but I take water as I learnt water clears the mind rather well.

"Now,when we mar-"I was interrupted by a soldier who rushed in."Your Grace and mi'lords".He bows,"there is a man who claims to be Ser Brynden the Blackfish at the entrance.He has grey hair and beard,he wear armor with the leaping trout of house Tully but black rather than silver.What shall we do?"He asked."Your Grace,Lord Mallister and I know the Blackfish as our companion and friend.Let him enter and we will confirm his identity".Said Lord Blackwood.

As he entered the tent,I could see how Lord Mallister and Blackwood jaws drop in shock.'Well form there expressions...this Ser Brynden then'."Your Grace,my name is Ser Brynden of House Tully.I have come here to offer my services and loyalty to House Stark as I did with your brother the late-King".he bent the knee and asked me to accept his services."Lord Mallister and Blackwood,is this the Blackfish of House Tully?".I asked but I know who he is,Thoros informed me earlier of his expected arrival."Your Grace,I Lord Mallister and Blackwood pledge by the Seven and the Old Gods that this is Ser Brynden Tully of Riverrun".Both bent the knee and swore me their pledge.'Well,at least I know their loyal to me'.This was a test to see the loyalty of the Riverlords.

~Third Person View~

"Ser Brynden Tully,you are hereby accepted once more into the army.Please sit,drink,eat and rest if you must for tomorrow we will have the meeting".Arya welcomed him.For now they would rest and drink merrily but tomorrow Arya will reveal her plans.

End.

A/N:1)The upcoming battle will decide who reigns in the Riverlands,the Lion or Wolf? Choose your sides but the North Remember.TQ

2)I intend to rebuild Oldstones for political reason,so the Starks can keep an eye in the south and if needed mobilize troops from Oldstones in case of a Lannister invasion.