WINTERFELL

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It was definitely the coldest winter , the walls of winterfell were all covered in thick snow , so much that the castle was barely visible . The usual playing children and the sounds of their annoyed mothers were all faded within the walls .. only a few men were out there doing the guarding but in such harsh conditions even guarding wasn't necessary , there was no living soul out there in the snow . The trees were barely visible , the entire north was now a white ocean .

Winter is here

"I hope the rebuilding of castle is completed by now ? "
"Yes your grace , almost ! . It's just that the men won't get outside it's too cold and their children need they father's to feed em " answered the lord sitting in the great hall into the darkness of the walls . The huge tables had these huge lumbs of wax which melted from the candles up above from the chandeliers . The candles were needed day and night now and the fireplace was always burning , the soot flew all across the great hall , flakes of the burning wood .
"I understand . It is necessary for all our men to remain indoors at this moment but it is also equally important for them to complete the construction and repairing of the castle . Winterfell is the heart of the north and I am it's Queen , father would've protected this castle to his last breath . After the heavy destructions of the war , it's necessary we make our home more homely , shouldn't we mlord ? "
Sansa was wearing the thickest fur coat , the beautiful embroidery of three wolves howling under a weirwood tree was beautifully sewed by herself on the breast part of her robes .

One for Arya , one for Jon and one for herself and the tree be Bran , she thought ..

Sitting on the chair next to the fireplace , Sansa was cozy and warm in her heavy outfit . Her crown ice cold and was rusting now .
"Your grace we will raise this castle again to its beauty for all those honorable kings we had , for all those brave men who died protecting our home and lastly for you our Queen , without you there won't be no free north . We owe you our freedom my Queen " answered the lord bowing to Sansa . Sansa could see and feel the respect of the northerners for her .

Do they really love me ?
Will I be a good Queen ?

"You are too kind my lord . You'll do it all right I have faith in you .
Also the matter of food . The grains and livestock must last for a year at least , please look into this carefully my lord , there's little food and more hungry stomachs now . We must feed them all equally . Make sure the guards get the leather armours and fur coats make sure everyone gets the warmth and food it's necessary ! " Sansa was proud . She had the right to . She was doing it all right . She knew it .

The doors of the great hall opened with a great thud and the maester came in rushing , his heavy chains rattling around his neck .
" What is it ? Please don't tell me there's another death . My lord and I just sorted things out " asked Sansa , her voice anxious . The silence of the hall was disturbed , there was a third person now , a maester this time .
" Apologies your grace , but there there was a white raven from the citadel " he said in a rushing tone.
" What does it say ? White ravens often bring the news of the coming of winter , which we fortunate northerners already know of . Is that all about it ? Your face tells me differently though . What is it ? asked Sansa .
" It definitely is about the winter your grace " interpreted the lord .
"It is , it is my lord and your grace . It is about the winter . But that's not it . It brings another news . It is about the mad queen " answered the maester .
"And what about the mad queen ?" asked Sansa .
" Drogon , her last dragon was spotted flying across to Volantis . The Queen with it . The people of Volantis are aware of this since the citadel had sent ravens all across the Essos and Westeros as a possible huge threat . By now every lord in westeros will be knowing this and your brother the king as well . Infact the citadel states that King Bran helped them confirm this news . " The maester told them .
" And how is this in any way relevant to us or the north ? The Queen is dead and her dragon might die as well . Volantis is on the other side of the world for now it's perfectly safe for us " answered the lord . He was on his feet now , almost ready to leave .
" He is right maester , this news is no use to us . The Queen is gone and the world is free now . As far as I know the beast won't return here . Not in its lifetime . The people of Essos need to know this not us . If anyone could be attacked it's them not us . What matters now is our people and their well being . You may go and look after the sick and aid them . They need your help I suppose ." Sansa spoke softly to him .
"You are right your grace , i should go now and help our people . But there's something more important , a raven from kings Landing arrived in the morning "
maester said.
Sansa rose from her chair in excitement .

"Is it from Bran , what does it say?"

" Yes it is from your brother . Surprisingly knowing the climatic changes your brother has summoned you to the capital .
He's says it's necessary for you to go to kings Landing as soon as possible . " declared the maester .

" What ? I'm happier than anyone here to know that he wants to see me , but that's impossible ! I can't go out there and leave this castle . There is no one here i can order to command in my stead . Bran must be knowing this . Why would he ask this ? " Sansa took down her crown and placed it on the table next to the fruitbowls .
" Seems like your brother knew the possibilities of your situation . He has had the help sent for you " answered the maester .
" What are you talking about ? What help ?" She was restless now , she needed to know everything .

" King Bran has sent a special person to take you to Kings landing with her , and possibly she has all the answers according to the letter " declared the maester .

"Who is it ? " asked Sansa .

"Ser Brienne of the kingsguard your grace . She's right outside the hall waiting for your command ."

Sansa's face brightened up . Perhaps the happiest news she's had this time . She quickly emptied the hall and gave the command .

" Open the doors , let the knight come in "

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