Mare looked at Lord Stark, he looked exactly as her father had described him. He looked kind yet strong. An honorable man. He and her father had fought together and beat prince Rheagar...her biological father. The first time the Blacks had participated in a war of the seven kingdoms. She offered her hand

"I am pleased to meet you lord Stark" she said kindly and smiled a little

"The pleasure is all mine" he said and nodded

"And that's my nephew, Maven Black. Macon's son" he said and nodded

"Nice to meet my my lord" he said nodded to the Stark. Then noticed the pair of blue eyes eyeing Mare and frowned

"And that's my son, Robb Stark. But he and Mare already know each other I think. Well, Robb meet Maven" he said and patted Robb's back smiling

Robb smirked at Mare, of course they knew each other. The young Stark had spent an unforgettable night with Mare and Calasar Black some months ago. He, Calasar and Mare had met in a fest at the Tullys. It was rare for the Blacks to attend those things but they did. He had sneaked out with his horse and near the river he had seen a figure. Mare Black. They went to the woods were they found Calasar and the night went on. From riding and battling to swimming in the river and smoking.

He had kissed Mare once when Calasar wasn't looking. All the three of them though had swore to never tell anyone about that night. As it wasn't a lord or lady like thing to do.

"Nice to meet another Black except Mare" he said and smirked earning a smirk from Mare

"Yeah, sure" Maven said and rolled his eyes watching Lord Stark and Siregus getting out of their sight

"So....shall we dance darling?" Robb asked Mare and she smirked

"Sure thing, dear. Catch up later Maven" she said and winked at her cousin who was boiling and nodded

As Robb lead her to the dance floor and got her arms around her, it was a slow song, just how he wanted it. He looked into her eyes still smirking.

"So....how were those months without me? Burning I bet" she said smirking and he chuckled

"Yeah, and kinda cold. You know Diamonds Bay is much more hot that Winterfell" he said and winked as she giggled

"After the ball, I, Maven and Calasar, maybe Andromeda too will go to the maze. If you want meet us around midnight in the eastern exit. Bring a friend or two" she whispered to his ear and he smirked

"What about your sister Bella? Theon won't come if she is not there" he whispered and shrugged, she chuckled

"Trust me Theon will be already with Bella" she whispered and winked.

As they danced he stared into her eyes. They were so beautiful. Magnificent. He thought of whom he could bring with him, oh yeah he would take Jon and maybe....maybe suggest for Margaery to come

"Can I bring a Tyrell too?" He whispered and she rolled her eyes

"Whatever Robb, just make sure they won't ruin it for us" she whispered and he nodded

When the song was over another one played, it was slow but the melody was sad. She frowned, she knew that song....it just. She couldn't put her finger to it. She frowned and excused herself from Robb. She tried to find Calasar, when she did she gently took his arm and leaned to his ear

"What's that song about?" She whispered

"It was Jaenna's song. The one she and Siregus danced to their marriage. It's called Etherial Love" he whispered and looked down and so did she

It was her mother and father's song. She rose her gaze only to see Siregus raising his glass, he sighed and put on a fake smile

"To our new king and queen. And....to our loved ones whom we lost sixteen years ago to the rebellion" he said and nodded as he took a sip from his wine

Not many knew much about what had really happened during the rebellion, everyone said that it was Robert who started it to take back Lyanna Stark but in reality....Siregus did. To avenge Jaenna's death. Oh sweet Jaenna Targaryen. The untold story through the seven kingdoms. Mare knew nothing of what had happened, Bella knew nothing. Calasar knew very few things.

Some say that it was Tywin Lannister who caused it all. Some other blame solemnly the Mad king. Mare didn't blame anyone. She didn't want to think of that tragedy. She took a cup of wine and sipped it.

"Don't forget the liquor later" she whispered to her brother and walked around the room.

It was boring really, people eating, drinking and dancing. The king was bored for sure as no whores were allowed there and the queen was too busy talking to Siregus. Lord Stark and Lady Catelyn chatted with other noble lords and ladies

Suddenly Mare felt a hand grabbing her arm and she turned around only to see Maven. She rolled her eyes and sighed

"What in seven hells Maven? You almost scared me" she said and looked at him

"I just wanted a dance that's all" he said smirking and she nodded

"Very well then, come on" she said and they got to the center of the dance floor. The music played and they danced oh so beautifully

With his hand on her waist and hers on his shoulder they swayed well enough to make all eyes turn to them. They looked like young gods.

"Forget the world Mare....you are the queen and I am king and we are gone be legends" he whispered to her ear

The attention was addicting, they were addicted to it. She could feel it in her veins, she closed her eyes for a bare minute and felt like the world was all hers. She opened them and met with Maven's. Their dancing skills were amazing, she gasped when he tightened his grip a little to pull her closer

"Indeed we are" she whispered and smirked when the song finished. They bowed slightly to each other and smiled.

Around midnight most of the lords with their ladies had retired to their rooms, her father and family along with the Starks and the king and queen would drink another glass of wine in one of their beautiful painted rooms. Diamonds Bay had many of those, as they had no big army therefore no expenses on weapons and soldiers they instead paid painters and musicians and generally artists to come and make diamonds Bay the most beautiful castle of them all. With the Black having close encounter with art themselves.

Mare was in her room, she took the dress off and put on another one. A dark red one. She took some smoke from where she hide it and searched inside her closet for a cape. She took her black one and smirked as she ran down to meet the others. She saw Andromeda and Maven along with Calasar and Robb and another boy...that must be Jon. She shrugged

"Ready?" She asked and Calasar nodded along with Maven

"Come on then" she said and chuckled "the last one getting in the maze is a cow" she giggled and all ran

Of course Maven was the last one as always, he chuckled and smirked when they arrived at the small lake. She chuckled and put his cape to the ground. He looked at Mare

"Come on cousin, light it up" he said and Andromeda laughed as Mare lit the smoke. She took a large drag and passed it on Maven

Jon and Robb weren't that used with everything the Black cousins did, they weren't that....wild. When they passed the smoke to Robb he took a drag and coughed. Mare laughed and patted his back

"Next time Stark" she said smirking as she started undoing her dress

"Woah! What are you doing?" Jon asked as he watched her, she giggled and rolled her eyes

"How will I swim? With clothes on? Come on you guys" she said and smiled, as Andromeda and Maven did the same

Jon exchanged a look with Robb, that already seemed like a really bad idea. He although started taking his clothes off as did his brother. As they watched Mare and Andromeda diving in they followed suit and laughed a little. Jon chatted a little with Andromeda and smiled, she was a rare beauty and a kind heart. She didn't have the attitude a Black would, she was different....just like him.

Mare got closer to Robb and smirked when he blushed, she splashed him and he chased her around. She giggled when he caught her and looked at him. Just like some months ago, they were both relaxed from the smoke and really closed to each other. And naked. She took a small breath and he took her chin between his fingers

"Tell me a reason to not kiss you right now" he whispered

"Oh fuck you, Stark" she whispered and pressed her lips to his slowly

When they pulled away, they both looked around and frowned. Maven was chatting and drinking with Calasar and Andromeda and Jon were out of sight. She had her hands around his neck.

"You seem to live the past again" she whispered to his ear and pressed a soft kiss on his neck

"And it's oh so pleasurable" he whispered smirking and she laughed

"It is indeed, such a shame you are leaving tomorrow" she said and he stroked her cheek

"Don't worry dear, we will see each other again" he said and winked

As they got out and he wrapped a cloth around herself she frowned when Jon and Andromeda came running to them. They looked like they had just seen a ghost

"What's going on?" Calasar asked surprised

"There is....there was a sparrow there" Andromeda said in fear and shock and everyone looked at each other. If he found them, they were in really big trouble

The smoke was illegal to be smoked from women, and their kind of behavior was beyond not fit for the gods. Mare groaned and looked at Maven, the problem was they were practicing magic too, not dark magic. Just their powers.

"Did he follow you?" Mare asked

"Yes....he did" Jon said knowing they would get in big trouble

Calasar exchanged a look with Mare, it was too late to call Bella. They didn't have time. That was when they heard a gasp and turned around, she saw the guy and froze him in place with her magic

"Witch!" He called out and with a quick move Maven killed him

Robb and Jon were speechless while Andromeda looked down, Mare and Calasar threw the body in the lake and Maven took a drag from his smoke

"If anyone finds out..." he started and Mare cut him off

"They won't....right guys?" She asked and raised an eyebrow at Robb and Jon

Robb nodded while Jon was still shocked, he knew of course that if the guy lived they would all be prisoned and they would be made to make the walk of atonement. But killing the man was another story. This was big, the High Sparrow would probably search for him and there would be deep trouble if anyone was about to learn that they were at the lake the moment the man was killed.

"Come on, let's get dressed and get inside" Calasar said and handed to Maven his cape and then put on his. He handed the smoke to Mare and he took the liquor

Mare took the smoke and looked at Robb who didn't want to look shocked and then at Jon who looked really shocked. Mare handed him some of her smoke

"Here, take a drag it will help" she said softly and nodded as they ran back to the castle

The night wasn't supposed to unfold like that, they were supposed to have fun, swim, drink and smoke and then party in a close pub or so. But nothing like that, they had killed a man. A sparrow to be exact. When she got to her room she took off her cape and her dress and splashed some water on her face, they needed to keep that secret with their lives or else they would be in big trouble.....they would be doomed

Alright so....chapter one finally on!! What do you think? Do you like the Blacks or not? What about Mare and Robb and Mare and Maven? You know I love the feedback and your comments generally, so don't forget to leave one along with a vote. Thank you all for reading!!❤️