Cypress was a man who faithfully served House Stark as their hidden protector, always fighting and moving in their shadows but emerging in the light if needed. It earned him the title The Wolves' Shadow, as no matter where they went or how far they were, their shadow always seemed to be nearby.
His existence was known only to the Starks, for anyone else who caught sight of him would be found brutally butchered shortly after. Cypress is a man clad in heavy, dark, and impenetrable armor whose creation is known to none. He doesn't use a sword or shield; a poleaxe is his weapon of choice.
Although he is intimidating, the Stark children find him gentle and kind, having been familiar with him since their births. Whenever they speak of him openly, all dismiss it as an imaginary friend. Over time, the Stark children dubbed the silent friend they all seemed to share, Winter.
Their friend, their protector, their shadow.
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Kissed by Fire ~ Kissed by Steal (MAINSTORY 2) by ReginaRubie
34 parts Ongoing Mature
34 parts
Ongoing
Mature
Life can be disconcerting and can change faster than the tides of the winds.
But memory doesn't change, and love doesn't fade.
New chances can become one's worst nightmare, or prove to be one's heaven.
The Gods, silent and unrelenting, have sent her back in time, and yet, she feels torn, for ever wandering between times and fates.
The Red Wolf stalks the woods of the Realm, leaving prints of stone on dry ink, smudging the corners of fate to better the Realm.
I am Sansa Stark of Winterfell, this is my home and you can't frighten me.
KBFKBS, part II
All credit goes to ReginaRubie. This is their original story on AO3.
Here is the link if you would like to check it out. https://archiveofourown.org/series/3288831