The first night of the feast was over but it would continue or another 2 days, She found herself in a small tower in the courtyard of Winterfell and stole herself away into another book of hers, but his one wasn't hers from home it was a gift from Lady Catelyn Stark. She looked at the title it read "Kings of Winter - History of the North" She was finding it an interesting read, That was until it was taken from her as a joke by Arya Stark.
She was busy reading the book and incomes running Arya Stark, she snatched the book and throws it out the window, Luckily not breaking it but still, then Rickon took it."Hey"She shouted Arya replied with hearty laughter, Shireen boiled with a storm brewing inside, She had the Baratheon fury but never used it and she wouldn't still, she just walked away and went to find either of their fathers.
Later that same day while she was wandering the halls of Winterfell, she bumped into Eddard who seemed heavy in his thoughts but noticed her and smile and asked: "Have you seen Arya?" "Yes I have but iv got a problem" She replied and took a deep breath formulating her next words, and Eddard knelt down beside her "What is it?"He asked "Arya she ... She stole my book"Said stammered out "Which book?"Eddard asked seeming not to surprises at what had happened "The gift for Lady Catelyn" Shireen said softly "Wheres Arya, Ill get your book back"Said Eddard "I saw her this morning running around followed by a smaller boy"Shireen replied softly "Rickon" Mumbled Eddard and proceded to walk then turned back and said "Ser Davos was looking for you", Shireen nodded and smiled, She wondered what this could be about.
She finally made her way back to their quarters and saw Ser Davos and Jory Cassel waiting for her and her mother. Shireen was frightened by Jory being their "Don't worry child,He's just here to help"Her mother spoke,Shireen found the courage and walked into the room and looked up at Jory Cassel,and he smiled a sort sweet innocent smile much like a child, for that's what he wanted to be again a child.
Davos nodded at Jory and he left the room and get the surprise ready, while Davos blindfolded Shireen and told her stories about his recent travel.
Then everything was ready and Shireen could take off the blindfold. a giant gasp and mighty shock overtook her, It was Stag which she could ride. Stannis was standing beside it with Jory holding the reigns ready. "What's this?"Said finally willed herself to speak "A gift Robert was working on for you, "Stannis said blankly, For he had to deal with the mess of Eddard's daughter stealing his daughter's book.
While she was enjoying petting and attempting to ride the creature which had soft fur see watched as Eddard and Stannis walked with hurry into the keep of Winterfell where Robert was waiting to pass judgement on what's happening between their two children.
Moments passed and while she was enjoying the gift she got tired, Tired of trying to ride and tired of waiting to know what was going on so she just sat down waited for the door to open again and sure enough it finally did, she jumped up and rushed to Stannis "Whats happened? Whats happened?"She asked but Stannis just looked at her and ground his teeth and walked off, She turned to Eddard who just rushed off mumbling and shaking his head. A gust of wind kicked up some of the light fresh fallen snow, "that's enough for today" she thought and found her way inside.
That night it was the second day of feasting and Robert was getting drunk and the Stark children could not be found and while she was next to Ser Davos and with her family she felt alone and the feeling made worse by the unknown which was Winterfell. During the feast, everyone paid no attention to her and just went about their business and she wanted to just sleep until it was over until Lady Catelyn Stark approached her with something in her hands.
"How are you?"Lady Catelyn asked as she took a seat beside her "Well enough I suppose"Shireen replied gloomily "I have something for you, it's not as wonderous as my last gift but its something"Lady Catelyn replied holding a book out "Wow! thank you"Shireen said with an upbeat tone her mood was shifted, the title of the book was called "History of the Riverlands". Lady Catelyn smiled warmly and went back to her family. She began to read the book almost immediately until Eddard walked up with Arya who was holding another book. She watched them stand them, Eddard had a grim look and Arya just death stared coldly. "Go on" Grumbled Eddard "Sorry I took your book, it was just a joke, "Said Arya "Thank you"Shireen replied and now having two books to read she could now find the last day enjoyable.
The last day of the feasting had come to an end and everyone was preparing to leave for the South again until Robb Stark the eldest son of Eddard Stark approached Shireen and Stannis. Shireen noticed the man had the features of a Tully but reminded her more of Eddard and his Northern behaviour. "What is it?"Asked Stannis "I come on behalf of my father he has an offer for you"Replied Robb "Which is?"Asked Stannis "With you allowance Shireen is allowed to stay in the North for short while to learn about the history and customs,the North is a wonderful place"Said Robb "If you say so, Its nothing like the South"baited Stannis "Aye it isn't, but I'm not here to argue, so what is your decision?"Asked Robb "It's up to her"Stannis groaned "What do you say?"Robb asked "Its a bit cold," Said Shireen, Robb broke into laughter which made her smile "Yes," She said finally "Alright then, "Said Robb and they walked back into the courtyard of Winterfell and into the keep to join the rest of the Stark family.
It was now night and the chill reached worse than in the South.luckily for her Lady Catelyn was still awake, as she would for a long time since Bran became a cripple just a day ago. "Sorry to interrupt, but I'm cold," She said softly but Lady Catelyn was still in fresh anger and lashed out "Bother someone else, My son is more important"Snaped Catelyn, Shireen recoiled and leapt out of the door and began rushing back to her room but was stopped by Robb who was wandering the halls "Woah, Woah, What's going on?"Robb asked seeing the fear in Shireen's eyes "Lady Catelyn was mean, she yelled at more for no reason"She had to save herself fro bursting into tears "It's alright, she is just worried, What did you need?"Robb continued "I was feeling cold now I'm afraid"Shireen replied "I'll find you a coat, and it would be best if you gave Catelyn some time, "Robb said "Alright ... thank you"She replied and again rushed off to her room.but before she was out of earshot she heard Robb let out a deep sigh.
The next morning brought with it more trouble than the night.
Shireen went to join the family for breakfast when Catelyn noticed her "We should never have let a Southerner into our home, I want you out before your stuck here in winter"She screamed "Mother!"Said Robb taken aback by her behaviour then Shireen kept approaching the table "I'm not just any Southerner, I'm Princess Shireen of House Baratheon and I will not stand her this treatment"She boomed back and Catelyn was frozen in shock before Catelyn could muster the will to speak she was cut off "I'm here as your guest not as some tool to let out your anger, I thought Tullys and Starks valued honour, clearly not"Said Shireen as she stood tall, Then Catelyn stood up and tower over her and pointed at the door "Get out!"She shouted, "Mother enough!"Growled Robb and Greywind appeared at his side and he too stood up and put himself between to two of them "I'm lord of Winterfell while fathers away and I will not stand for this, Both of you opposite ends of the room"He ordered "I'm sorry but I won't be treated like this"Said Shireen as she walked away from Catelyn "Meet me outside, I think its best if we kept your visit short for both your sakes" Robb said, Shireen nodded in agreement.
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Heir of Iron
FanfictionGame of thrones alternative, Set in Shireen Baratheons point of view - Fury Is Her's.