"Ohhhhh... He's so cute." said Weiss as she carried Sansa's wolf pup up in the air.

"He reminds me of Zwei." said Ruby. "Such a cutie pie." She said, pinching its nose.

"Woah, take it easy. Lady is not used to it." Sansa warned them.

The direwolves Jon brought back from home are already nestled in their owner's arms. Sansa named hers Lady, Arya named her direwolf Nymeria, Bran named his Summer, Robb chose Grey Wind as its name while the youngest son, Rickon named his pup Shaggydog.

"Didn't Jon get a pup?" Weiss asked.

"According to Robb, Jon found an albino direwolf. " said Sansa, "He named his pup Ghost." Sansa added.

"I've always wanted a wolf pup." said Weiss.

"Well, we have Zwei.." said Ruby.

"That does not count." said Weiss.

Sansa laughed. "Well, I must get ready by then, the members of  House Lannister and House Baratheon are coming to visit," "One of the greatest families that usurped House Targaryen and are now in power of the Seven Kingdoms." She added, seeing their confused faces.

"I see." said Ruby.

"You might want to get changed" said Sansa, pointing to the two furry cloaks and the two pairs of boots near their bed. "I'll see you later." Then she left.

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As soon as they changed into their Winterfell attire, they rush to the entrance of the kingdom where the rest of the Stark family is present, awaiting the arrival of their royal guests.

"Hey, where's Jon?" Weiss asked.

"He cannot come because he is half-Stark blooded," said Eddard, "We can't embarrass our guests by bringing a bastard child."

"So, what's the occasion?" asked Ruby.

"We will commemorate the death of Jon Arryn, " said Eddard, "He was like a father to me." He added sadly.

"Here they come." said Robb.

Weiss looked and saw that Robb is right. There are knights in front and behind them are the blond-haired royal family which Weiss assumed are the Lannisters. Then she saw a man with graying hair and beard, he is very stout as Weiss observed. The guards around him bowed in respect.

"King Robert Baratheon," He addressed the man,  "Your presence here welcomes honors us." said Eddard.

The king paused for a moment then began to speak. "Winterfell, it's been a long time, it's been so long since I last saw you Ned." said Robert.

"Why don't I show you around, my old friend," said Eddard, "The pies here have improved."

Something caught Weiss' eye. A girl with long jet black hair with eyes as yellow as gold, she was wearing gold silks just like the Lannisters.

Weiss felt her body froze. She recognized her.

"Blake," she ran, with Ruby trailing behind her, "How are you, we have been so worried."

Blake looked at her with her silent and mysterious eyes. "Thank you, I'm fine, and you?" She asked.

"I'm good, We meet some new people." said Weiss.

"Hey Blake, it's good to see you." said Ruby.

Blake acknowledged her. "You too Ruby, Now if you'd excuse me I have to get back to my mother." She walked away.

"Geez, she sounded different, She was acting like the Barathon." said Weiss.

"Bara-theon." Ruby corrected her.

"Anyway, we should go." said Weiss, walking away, following the royal family.

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As Weiss and Ruby settled on their seats for the welcome feast, she caught Jon mindlessly playing with his fork wearing a sulky expression in his face.

"Jon, are you okay?" Weiss asked.

"Oh, I'm fine..." said Jon.

Weiss knew he was lying, the way his lips are tightened and his hands are clasped hard.

"You're lying, and don't even try to deny it." said Weiss.

Jon sighed. "Remember when I said I was a bastard, I couldn't help but be jealous because I can never be one of them. I can never be a Stark. And yet, my father invited you and Ruby."

Weiss felt bad for him, she know what's it like when it comes to royal families and half-siblings.

She said nothing as Lord Eddard made the introductory speech.

"Dear friends, we are pleased to welcome King Robert Baratheon of House Baratheon, First of his Name, King of the Andals and Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, along with his wife Queen Cersei Lannister of Casterly Rock and her children, Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon." announced Eddard.

The crowd exploded into an applause as the parade began, Weiss could see a blond boy which she assumed is Prince Joffrey escorting Sansa Stark, which is followed by Robb Stark escorting a young, blond girl which is Princess Myrcella, then it is followed by a chubby blond boy which is Tommen Baratheon escorting a grumpy looking Arya Stark.

Once everyone is settled,

"Let the feast begin." Robert declared.

Soon the dining room is filled with the clattering of utensils, men laughing their hearts out while sipping wine. Weiss caught a small man drinking so much wine she is afraid he might pass out to excessive drinking.

Weiss didn't have the urge to eat anymore so she pushed her plate and heaved a sigh.

"Not enjoying yourself?" Weiss looked up to the face of Lord Eddard Stark.

"No sir, I'm just full." said Eddard.

"Such fine manners for a young girl like you." Eddard remarked.

"A Schnee always needs to appear formal." said Weiss.

"Well, I hope you're having a good time, you can excuse yourself from the table you know." said Eddard, then went back to chatting with Robert.

Weiss excused herself from the table and walked outside. As she strolled down the courtyards of Winterfell, she saw a door left open, she peered closer and saw it leads underground, Without thinking, she descended down the steps.

Deep underground, she felt much colder, something about the atmosphere feels dead, like it wasn't seen for a long time. She saw a nearby torch and grabbed it, as she walked with the torch as source of light, she could see that the walls are covered with lots of dust and grime. But something about those walls caught her attention.

Nestled in those walls are statues.  Old Statues wearing webs and dust with it, she knelt down and saw a sign in a statue.

HERE LIES THE REMAINS OF LYANNA STARK FOR SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR HER KINDNESS.

Weiss suddenly draw back as realization coursed through her. She is in a crypt.

The thought of being in a cold crypt filled with rotting corpses made her feel afraid.  She could've run back upstairs but she stood as frozen as a statue.

"Lyanna is my father's sister." she was startled at the voice then she turned and saw him.. Robb Stark. "You shouldn't be here you know." He said.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it." said Weiss. "Who's Lyanna?" She asked.

Robb sighed. "She is my dad's sister, one of the most beautiful Starks the Seven Kingdoms has ever seen, Robert fell in love with her," He paused. "Poor Robert, he was so devasted when she died which have him fuel to increase his hatred to the Targaryens." said Robb.

"Who are the Targaryens?" Weiss asked.

"Used to be one of great conquerors in the Seven Kingdoms, led by Aegon Targaryen, the Conqueror until his madness ended his life along with the Targaryens and its dragons." said Robb, "I should get you back up, but you might want to apologize first to the dead for interrupting their rest." He added.

Weiss did as she was told and Robb accompanied her to the staircase going back to the courtyards.

"You seem to take an interest on my half- brother." said Robb.

"Oh Jon, yeah, he saw me injured and he helped me. So I owe him one." She said.

"I see." said Robb.

As they exit the crypt, they heard shouting and saw people are surrounding something below a tower.

Robb hurriedly rushed to where his mother is, Catelyn's face is flushed and wet with tears, she had been crying.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Robb asked.

"M-My boy.." She said and her words are drowned with uncontrollable sobs.

Weiss looked at what Catelyn meant and she gave a gasp.

Lying on the floor, is non other than Bran Stark, with his legs twisted differently and unconscious.