The Forest Child {Sandor Clegane Story}

Arrow

The following days before the journey South to Kings Landing were filled with packing and listening to Arya moan.

"I don't want to leave," Arya sighed as Natari helped her pack her things.

"Why, don't you want to be with me?" Natari pouted.

"Of course, I just mean..." she mumbled.

"Bran made it through the first night. Luwin says it just a matter of time until he wakes up." Natari tried to reassure her and pulled her into a tight hug.

"But we won't be here," she sniffed.

There was a sudden knock at the door and the girls pulled apart and called for the person to come in. Jon Snow opened the door with a large smile on his face.

"I have a present for you, Arya," he smiled and closed the door behind him. "But we must not tell anyone." He laughed and looked over at Natari.

Arya charged towards him and began to giggle in excitement. Jon pulled his hand out from behind his back and revealed an extremely thin sword which was not much longer than a dagger. "So you can look after Natari," he smiled.

Arya took the sword out of his hand and began to swing it around the room.

"All great swords have a name." Natari smiled at Jon.

Arya thought for a second and then smiled wildly. "Sansa can keep her sewing needles. I have my own needle now".

"First lesson," Jon announced and placed both his hands on her shoulders. "Stick 'em with the pointy end."

"I know which end to use..." she grumbled and rolled her eyes.

Jon smiled at her and then looked back up to his twin sister, gesturing for her to follow him out.

"Arya, finish packing. Make sure you hide needle well and I will be back soon." Natari announced before following her brother outside.

The pair walked in silence until they reached the yard outside. The area was busy with servants and guards preparing for the journey tomorrow, but the duo managed to find some privacy by the stables.

"Jon..." Natari sighed and grabbed hold of both his hands.

"Natari, you are my twin, we will never be really separated." 

"But the Nights Watch. Must you Jon." 

Jon placed his hand on her cheek and lead her face back to his. "I am a bastard sister. There is no space for me here. You will marry Jory and you will make a life together. I cannot have that." 

Natari shook her head and quickly pulled him into a tight hug.

"Brother and sisterly love. Isn't that just sweet," a voice laughed behind them.

Jon quickly pulled away from his sister and turned to see Jamie Lannister, the Queen's twin brother smiling at them.

"Lannister," Jon grunted.

"I heard you're off to join the Nights Watch. Defending us from white walkers and other made-up creatures," he laughed.

Natari should see the anger rising in Jon as she placed her hand on his arm and pulled him closer to her.

"I think your sister here would be much better. From what I've heard you're quite the fighter." 

"We have been protecting the Kingdom for hundreds of years. We will fine." Jon snapped again

"We? Are you already a man of the nights watch? So quickly?" Jamie laughed.

Natari closed her eyes in slight embarrassment. She loved her twin brother dearly, but he was so innocent and simple at times. "Well, I'll see you on the road tomorrow Natari." Jamie smiled before finally walking away.