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I haven’t disappeared again! I meant to update and post a new Aemond one shot this week/weekend but I’ve got the flu :(

AHH I LOVE THESE!!!! Thank you so so much 😭

I’m having such a hard time picking a favorite!! The Varys one maybe? Or friendship ended?? Or the Tyrion one???? Literally all of them are hilarious and made me cackle.

Thank you again 🥺

Memes inspired by the lovely fic 'Throw Me to the Wolves' by @castle-in-the-air0! Please go check out the blog and fic, you won't regret it!

Sorry but now I need to know how “and winter came” continue… like how the story of out little lovers ends; would they have their own little dragon-wolf? Is just such a fantastic story 🥰

I was originally intending to end this with part 2 haha but how cute would it be to see them after Lady Stark becomes his wife? I think there will need to be a Part 4 after all. I'm thinking of including a Direwolf bond in another chapter as well as a certain Meraeda bonding with a dragon and Aemond teaching her to ride.

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And Winter Came Part 3

Part 1

Part 2

Aemond x Stark!reader

Word count: 1800

Winter had passed, the summer zephyr stirring your skirts as you sat at the oaken table of the small sitting room.  A flock of white doves flew by your window, a salty breeze from Blackwater Bay stirring your hair. The war was over, after your father had found out about your marriage to Prince Aemond he had made the difficult decision to pull his forces in favor of the Greens.  The whole of the North followed Lord Stark’s lead and the rest of the Targaryen civil war was swift, ending with Aegon II on the throne, and your return to King’s Landing on Aemond’s arm.  

You had not returned to Winterfell since leaving to find Aemond at Harrenhal.  Your father had broken an ancient oath to save you yes, but he had also made it clear you would not be welcome back home.  It was with an aching heart you relayed this message to your husband.  “I had wished to take you to the North someday, show you the deep snows and the Weirwood where the Old Gods still sleep.”

Aemond took your hand in his, kissing your forehead gently. “Give it some time, my love.  If your father loved you enough to change his allegiance, he will forgive you.”  He smiled ruefully, his lovely sapphire eye sparkling. “Besides if we wish to go, who’s to stop us?  Vhagar inspires men to become rather amenable to me.”

Time had passed, and still no word from Winterfell, no raven carrying a message of reconciliation from your lord father.  You gazed out of the arched window, overlooking the many red roofs and sandstone buildings, you ran a hand absentmindedly over your swollen belly.  The many heated, breathless nights spent tangled in bed with your Targaryen prince had proved fruitful.  

With a smile, you recalled how Aemond’s face lit up at the news of your pregnancy.  He had lifted you in his arms, spinning you around while the both of you laughed with overbrimming joy.  He had hardly left your side during the four months you’d been pregnant, only leaving to attend important council meetings or when his mother summoned him as she had done this afternoon.

You rose from your plush chair, casting one last look to the distant water sparkling in the sunlight, before walking to the raven’s rook as you had done every day since arriving at the Red Keep, each time hoping for some word from the North.  

There was a scroll for you, with trembling fingers you took it from the Keeper, breaking the dire wolf wax seal, your eyes scanning the brief note.  Clutching the parchment to your chest, you gathered your skirts and hastened back to your chambers.  Aemond, having finished with his duties, was waiting for you by the stone mantle of the great fireplace.  He turned at your arrival, his violet eye widening at the expression on your face. “Has something happened?”

“My father!”  You could barely breathe, as you extended the missive for Aemond to take. “He has invited us to Winterfell.”

Aemond looked the message over, his face unreadable.  “This is what you desire, my wife?” His eye flitted back up to you, lowering his hands.

Despite yourself, you hesitated. “I know our welcome will not be a warm one, for lack of better words.”  You moved closer, reaching up to trace your fingers along Aemond’s sharp jaw. “They will need assurance my father made the right decision in forsaking Rhaenyra.”

Your husband placed his hands to your pregnancy bump, rubbing his thumbs along the fabric of your dress. “Do you wish to go?  I worry for your safety, there will be many who see you as a traitor.” He continued over your protestations. “I know what it is to be given such a title, even if it is in error.”

You nodded, lowering your gaze. “You are right, of course, but I do wish to return.  I have longed for it, as you know, for months now.”

“What was it you said to me at Harrenhal?”  Aemond tucked a finger under your chin, urging you to look at him. “‘When the snow falls, and the white winds blow’…”

“The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.”  You finished, tears blurring your vision.

Aemond made a soothing sound in the back of his throat, wiping the falling tears from your cheeks and pulling you against his chest. “We will leave as soon as you wish, my little wolf.  Let the people of the north be assured they fought for the right side.”

It was on the back of Vhagar, the largest dragon in Westeros, you traveled back home. The journey was a short one, especially compared with the time it took to travel on horseback.  Aemond held you tightly against him the entire time, the stead beating of Vhagar’s wings lulling you into a light slumber.

Most northerners had never seen a dragon before, only heard tales of their ferocity and the ruthlessness of the Targaryens because of them.  The welcome you received at Winterfell was tense, mostly due to the fact a dragon the size of an island loomed well within eyesight of everyone in the fortress.  She could easily destroy the Wall much less your entire home in the space of only a few hours, and everyone knew it.

Your family greeted you inside the muddy courtyard, your father’s noble face softened upon seeing you, his grey eyes flitting to your pregnant belly.  There was a pause, before he opened his arms to you, embracing you tightly. “Daughter.” It was one word yet conveyed more emotion than you had seen before in the man.

“Father.”  You hugged him tightly, savoring the familiar smell as you buried your face into the soft fur of his cloak.

He pulled away, his gaze sharpening as it landed on Aemond, who stood beside you. “Well met, lord Targaryen.  I have heard much about your exploits in the South as well as your dragon.”  He motioned with a gloved hand to where Vhagar could be seen over the fortress wall.

You were led inside, learning that your brothers had been unable to return from their duties abroad to see you.  You had a sneaking suspicion they still held grudges against what your love for Aemond had cost them.  Guilt prickled at your heart as you sat to dine with your father and his household.  After your mother had died, Lord Stark had refused to remarry, thus the company in the hall was mostly men save for a few serving girls who carried heaping plates of food to the oaken table.

Aemond had been right, the conversation was subdued, many less than friendly faces observed you and your husband as you ate and drank and spoke with your father.  To his credit, Aemond seemed to be making a concerted effort at polite respect, engaging your father in conversation of the history of the North.  You suspected he had read up what he could about the North in the library of the Red Keep.  With a small smile at that thought, you ducked your head and took another mouthful of hot soup.

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“I think he likes me.” Dusk had fallen, you and Aemond had elected to take an after-dinner stroll through the wood.  

You looked over at him, cradling your abdomen with a hand as you walked. “I think he does as well.  You certainly charmed him with your extensive knowledge of his lands and people.”

“Hmm, I knew those dusty books would come in handy one day.”  

Your footsteps halted, you had reached the pool beside the great Weirwood tree, its white bark contrasting strikingly with its red five-pointed leaves.  Aemond looked down at his rippling reflection in the water, his eye met yours as you also lowered your gaze to the gleaming surface.

“I understand now why you love your home as you do.”  Aemond’s voice was soft, his hand reaching around to pull you gently against his side.

“It holds an old magic.” You agreed, raising your head to place your lips against his in a warm kiss. “I wish to have our baby here.”

“That is months from now, Y/N.”  Aemond shook his silver head. “I’m not certain it’d be wise to linger here for that long.”

“Please, Aemond.”

The prince sighed, his eye taking in your earnest expression. “Very well, far be it from me to deny my wife anything.”

He kissed you again, wrapping his strong arms about you, the image of your entangled bodies under the ancient tree made double, reflected on the still mirror-like surface of the Weirwood lake.

It had taken some convincing, especially with the presence of Vhagar, but your father acquiesced to your desire of staying.  The winds of winter blew strong against the stone walls of Winterfell the night you felt the baby begin to make its way into the world.  It was the longest night of your life, your body racked with pain unlike anything you’d imagine feeling.  Aemond stayed by your side the entire time, sacrificing his fingers to your grip as he held your hand.

The screams of your newborn daughter were drowned out by the howling wind of the snowstorm.  Exhausted, you took her into your arms, hair damp on your forehead as the babe took her first breaths.  Aemond knelt beside you, caressing your face before gently taking your daughter’s hand in his, her tiny fingers curling around his finger.

Your eyes fluttered; the ordeal of childbirth had taken its toll.  Aemond kissed your sweaty brow. “You’ve given me a daughter.”  His voice was sweet and low, the expression on his face unlike any you’d seen there before. “What will we name her?”

“Meraeda.”  You whispered. “The name of my mother.”

“Meraeda Targaryen.”  Aemond repeated, almost reverentially. “She is beautiful, just like her mother.”

Indeed, the infant had inherited your dark hair though her eyes sparkled with light purple irises as she gazed at the adoring faces of her parents.  Meraeda yawned widely, scrunching her pink face up and nuzzling against your breast.

Aemond placed a tender kiss to her soft head. “Sleep, my little dragon.”  He ran a finger down your cheek to trace your lips. “And you, my darling wife.”  His lips pressed against yours, you melted into his embrace as he wrapped his arms around you, your baby girl nestled in between you.  “I will watch over you tonight.”  Aemond settled back, his gaze never straying as he watched you fall into a deep slumber, your daughter sleeping in your arms.

hey where’d the funky little guy on the tumblr app go :(

Both parts were so beautiful and heartbreaking, I do hope you write a part three!!

Hello,can we please get a part two of "and winter came" maybe with some tragedy involved but somewhat a happy ending? I really liked it and I hope you will be able to come up with something. Love your work <3

This took TWO HOURS to write Anon haha which is a long time for me. AND I was listening to the Winterfell music the whole time!

🗣 Lady Stark! Come get your man!

Spoilers for the events of A Song of Ice and Fire.

Given enough demand I will write a part three

Aemond x Stark!reader | Alys Rivers is mentioned but does not make an appearance, what happens to her is ambiguous, up to the reader

Word count: 2,581

Find Part One here!

Part Two of

And Winter Came

Your eyes stared into the crimson fire, not quite seeing the dancing flames as they cast warm light onto your face.  All the men had long since left Winterfell to fight in the Targaryen civil war, leaving you feeling more alone than you had thought possible.  The winds of winter had begun to blow outside the stone walls of your home, bringing with them a promise of deep snow.  As you stared deeply into the fire, you thought you saw moving shapes amidst the crackling sparks, shapes that coalesced into something you recognized.  Leaning forward, your lips parted in wonder as you saw the face of Aemond Targaryen, something you had tried fruitlessly to erase from your mind.  He was at Harrenhal, and Vhagar with him, and a woman who you could only assume was…his Alys.  The vision sputtered as a log cracked, reforming to show you two dragons, locked at each other’s throats, falling from the sky.  One was Vhagar, the other of crimson scales that you did not recognize.  Its rider raised his weapon and suddenly leapt from the saddle, flying through the air as if he were a dragon himself, until his sword made final contact with-

You clutched the furs at your chest, stumbling back, tripping over the hem of your cloak and falling heavily onto the stone floor.  Your breathing came out in ragged pants as you tried to make sense of what you had just seen and how you had seen it.  You had read books containing tales of Priestesses from the Shadowlands being able to see the future within flames, but surely it was just the sleep deprivation gnawing at your brain…causing you to hallucinate.

You got ungainly to your feet, using the sofa next to you to help push yourself up. If there was a chance that what you had seen was actually coming to pass, and you could save him, you had to take it.  

Gods be good. You thought, quickly exiting your rooms and heading for the library, I still love him.

Of course you did, his face, made even more handsome in your wistful recollections, haunted your every thought whether waking or dreaming.  It had been torture, the past few months, trying to accept your new life without him.  

You quickly scrawled a message on a missive, tied it to the nearest available raven, and sent it flying forth, buffeted by the wind.  If the gods had an ounce of mercy, it would arrive safely into Aemond’s hands, announcing your arrival to Harrenhal.  Even if he still harboured hostile feelings for you, you hoped the promise of urgent information would be enough to grant you safety.  You were no fool, as the daughter of Lord Stark you were handing your house’s enemy a great asset by riding directly into the hands of the Greens.

You shuddered to wonder how your lord father would react upon learning of your treachery, but with shoulders set stubbornly you gathered provisions and commandeered Winterfell’s quickest steed, setting out for Harrenhal before the sun had broke the horizon.

A little over a week later, your dress near frozen to your saddle, lips turning a pale shade of blue, you at last made it to the inn at the crossroads. Another day and you would reach your destination.  The confidence and bravery you’d felt in your chest upon your departure had seeped away with the days, especially as you had to hide from every approaching stranger on the road lest trouble follow.  Your brothers had taught you the basics of the blade, but nowhere near enough to fend off lecherous men who hadn’t seen a woman in weeks.

Your pleasure, therefore, at seeing a woman behind the bar of the inn was self-explanatory.  She looked kindly enough and didn’t ask any questions when you gave her money from your leather pouch for a room and some food.  “You look quite a sight, my dear.” She said in a heavy accent, appraising you with hands on hips. “I’ll draw you up what passes for a bath in these parts, free of charge.”  

You thanked her profusely, and took your plate to an empty table, collapsing onto the wooden bench.  The inn was relatively quiet, most customers having either gone home or retired to their rooms for the night.  A couple of men in the corner near you had their heads together and were whispering, you just caught a few words over the clattering of dishes in the kitchen.

“Alys.” “Heard she put a spell on him.” “Aye, nasty business all of it.”

Your hand, which had been stirring the watery soup before you, stilled as you strained your ears.  But the men, noting your proximity, had lowered their voices still making it impossible to hear any more.

The food was not good, but it was warm and filled your stomach.  The bath was also just warm enough to not send you into a fit of shivers and you were grateful for it after seeing the dirt caked upon your face.  Perhaps it was a blessing, however, it was quite difficult to tell if you were a woman or man under all that filth and furs you wore.

That night you slept fitfully and rose with the clear cold sun to finish your journey to Harrenhal.  Your skin prickled as your horse clattered up the rocky mountain, the cursed fortress rising in front of you, spires reaching sharply for the bright blue sky.  The dark stone it was carved from did not look any more friendly with the sun shining on it.  Your mouth tightened into a thin line upon seeing the guards at Harrenhal’s gates, they said nothing as you approached but raised the gate and stood aside to let you through.

So.  He had received your raven.

You dismounted in the bleak looking courtyard, taking in the armored men posted at every entrance.  They wore the green colors of House Hightower, you had made a point of making the Direwolf pin proudly visible on your cloak front.  An older man, most likely one of the maesters in service to the Hightowers, greeted you at the arched entrance to the fortress.  “Lady Stark.  You are expected.  Follow me.” With a short bow, the man turned and led you into the cold hall.  A chill creeped up your spine as you surveyed the gothic architecture, dark marble decorated almost every surface, and the flickering torches did little to make it seem more hospitable.  

At the far end of the grand hall there was a dais, as you drew closer your steps faltered because after all the time you had on the road to gather your courage it had not prepared you to see him again.  Aemond rose from where he had been seated, the largest fireplace you had ever seen illuminated the room from behind him, casting an eerie shadow over his face.

He strode toward you as you, in your turn, walked to him.  Stopping just shy of a few feet away from each other, despite yourself your eyes burned with unbidden emotion upon seeing him clearly for the first time in too long.  His face, though taught, was lovely as ever for you to look at.  Something in your expression must have had some effect on Aemond, his brow furrowed. “Leave us.”  He raised a hand in dismissal and the maester bowed before hurrying away leaving the two of you alone.

Aemond began circling you slowly, his heeled boots tapping softly on the marble floor. “A wolf, so far from her pack, is a dangerous thing.  You do know I can’t let you leave, especially after you wandered so willingly into my family’s hands.”

“You received my raven?”  Your voice was shaky despite how hard you tried to sound unbothered by his menacing words.  Aemond made a noise of assent so you continued. “I saw a vision in the fires, Aemond.”  He had circled you fully now, but your words caused him to pause and turn to look at you head-on.  

“Go on.”  

You stumbled over your words in your haste to speak. “You mustn’t meet…him in battle.”

Aemond had grown very still, he didn’t seem to even draw breath. “Who?”

You had not recognized who you saw battling with him in the fires but chanced your best guess. “Daemon.”

Aemond moved so quickly you hardly had time to react.  He marched with long strides toward you, causing you to retreat, until your back hit a pillar.  He was upon you, eye wild, a hand resting atop his dagger while the other rested next to your face, caging you in.  “How,” he hissed, “do you know that?  Who sent you?”

Despite your fear, you raised your head, defiantly glaring back at him. “I sent myself.” You were proud at the strength in your voice now. “I saw you die, Aemond.  Locked in combat over the God’s Eye with Daemon on his dragon.” You continued on, despite the snort of derision he made at your words. “I had a choice, remain in Winterfell and await the tidings of your death or journey here myself to warn you…”

Aemond pushed away from you, turning his back and moving toward the fire.  His hair, still long, smacked you in the face as he did so, causing you to splutter.  In any other circumstance you would’ve laughed, instead gathering your heavy skirts and following after him. “I didn’t want to leave King’s Landing you know!” You were becoming angry now, the old fire returning to your heart. “I wanted to stay and become your wife.  You know I had no choice but to flee!”

Aemond rounded on you again, but this time you did not back away. “In the middle of the night, with no thought of saying ‘goodbye’?”  The evident hurt in his angry voice constricted your throat.  

You fought a moment to speak. “I knew you would convince me to stay, Aemond.” You said softly, “I could not for the sake of my house.”

“And yet here you are.” He motioned to you with a broad sweep of his arm. “Walking directly into the fortress of your house’s sworn enemy.” Aemond smiled mockingly with a tilt of his head. “I thought you cleverer than that, Y/N.”

“Have you not been listening to me, you stubborn fool?”  Despite the sudden anger on Aemond’s face, you walked up to him and jabbed a finger at his chest. “I am here to save your life!”

Aemond’s hand closed in a vice-like grip around your wrist, pushing your hand away.  He held you, studying your face with his violet eye.  “My Alys tells me all I need to know of what the future holds.” He released you, turning again to sit back down upon the throne-like chair atop the dais.

“Your Alys has placed a spell on you, even the villagers whisper of it.  Where is she now?  Mixing up more of her poison to taint your heart with false love?”

“You are a devil sent from the hells to torment me!”  Aemond stood once more, so abruptly his chair flew backwards with a clatter against the ground.  “Leave, right now, and I will forgive your blundering insolence.  Tuck your tail between your legs and flee back to Winterfell.”

A sadness, a vulnerability, the look of a lost young boy, flitted across Aemond’s enraged features.  So quickly, you wondered if your soft heart had imagined it.  You stood firm. “I’m not leaving you again, Aemond.”  Hearing your voice speak his name caused his shoulders to drop slightly, his prominent brow furrowed once more as his eye took you in.

You dared move closer to him, muddied skirts dragging on the pristine floor, until you could feel his breath on your face.  You withdrew a hand from your glove and raised it slowly, as if approaching a wild animal.  Aemond jerked his head away slightly, his eye imperiously set on you, but you followed his movement and cupped his cheek lightly in your palm.  “I am sorry, Aemond.” You said his name again, trying to convey the months of grieving you had suffered after leaving him.

He did not move away from your touch, instead leaning slightly into it, causing your heart to hammer against your ribs.  “It is you who has enchanted me, Y/N.”

“I am sorry.” You said again, tracing your thumb along the corner of his curved mouth.

Aemond let out a sharp breath, catching your hand with his and turning his head into it, placing a warm kiss to your palm.  Tears pricked your eyes at the familiar feeling.  “There is nothing to forgive, my lady.  You did what any dutiful daughter would have done in a time of war.”  His eye crinkled slightly as it looked down at you. “Though you acted the part of a dutiful wife in bringing me this…urgent message yourself.”

Reminded of the vivid image of Aemond perishing at his uncle’s hand you shuddered and gave him a severe look. “Promise me-”  

“I promise my lady I shall not engage with Daemon above the God’s Eye.”  Aemond interrupted you, his voice softening. “I have other immediate plans anyway.”

He wrapped an arm around you, cradling your jaw with the other hand and brought his lips to yours in a fierce kiss.  You gasped at the intensity and Aemond seized full advantage, exploring your mouth with his tongue and sucking against your bottom lip.  An unbidden moan escaped you and Aemond’s fingers tightened on your waist.  He broke the kiss, tilting his head back to inhale the crisp air, his eye closing in bliss. “I would have you right here, my little wolf, before the hearth.”  He kissed you again, sloppily and hurried. “But I have business to attend to first.  This hall has a new lady, after all, and I must further investigate these allegations of witchcraft.”

With both hands at your hips, Aemond guided you to the fallen chair, where he righted it and had you sit. “Wait for me here, I will return to you shortly. I will make you mine before the night is old.”  He promised before placing a kiss to your head and striding from the hall.  You heard him shout orders to unseen men outside and within the hour you were brought warm food, drink, books, a change of clothes as well as a modesty screen to change behind.  A serving girl helped lace you into your new gown, the green velvet fabric soothing your chilly flesh.  Feeling a slight sting of guilt, you removed the Direwolf pin from your cloak and instead fastened it to the fabric above your heart.  You would not forget who you were, a daughter of winter.

You were left alone with the books you had been brought, among them was your favorite and your cheeks blushed with the knowledge Aemond had requested it be brought to you.  You heard his footsteps approaching before feeling his large hand rest upon your upper arm.  His silver hair spilled over your shoulder as he placed lingering kisses along your neck.  You shivered and turned toward him, meeting his lips with your own.  He pulled away slightly, his nose brushing yours.  His eye moved from your own eyes to your mouth, the firelight illuminating his lilac iris with an unearthly glow. “Now…” Aemond breathed, his hand tracing your collarbone with a featherlight touch. “Where were we?”