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Ned stark 293AC
"father can i talk to you" jon asked. "of course son, whats wrong?" ned replied confused. "can i join the nights watch? uncle benjen always says they need men and i want to join." thinking back to his old love ned got a sad feeling that he is failing his son.
"why do you want to join jon?." "because i dont belong here". jon replied solemnly. "of course you do, who told you that?" ned demanded. "lady Stark did." Of course she did, Cat has never loved the boy even tho it was his fault and not jons. "no i forbid it jon. you will not join the nights watch." he replied. "can i go south then, be a squire? see the world?" jon said full of hope. "if you perform well in your lessons and bahave well i will see what i can". he said giving it a second thought. Cat would be happy he was away and jon can explore the south. "thank you father i won't cause any trouble."
sitting in his solar ned stark was thinking about what jon asked him. 'he is a good lad, talented with a sword. maybe this idea of his might be a good thing.' as if on que maester luwin knocked on his door. "you wanted to see me my lord?'" luwin asked. "ÿes luwin please send a message to lord Manderly, i have a favour to ask."
Jon
its been a fortnite since he asked his father about becoming a squire and as promised he has performed even better in his lessons and in his work in the yard. it got him trouble with lady stark but in the end it would be worth it. drawn out of his thoughts he heard a voice, his brother. "jon, stop brooding and grab a sword already." Robb said. "are you sure you want to get your arse in the dirt again Robb?" he asked. "losing to you, never!" Robb said determined. Jon is the better swordsman of the two but they always try to beat each other. a 'healthy rivalry' Ser Rodrick called it. grabbing a bastardsword jon got into position. "alright lads i want a clean and good fight." the booming voice of Ser Rodrick Cassel was heard. Jon had to admit that sometimes Robb could be predictable. Robb slashed his sword up right but was caught and paried by jon. Robb tried thrusting but jon moved out of the way and paried it to try and break Robbs guard but wasnt able to get close as Robb ran forward and smashed his shoulder into jons chest. Falling onto the ground, jon was breathing hard from the fall. "come on Robb that wasnt nescesary." "sorry brother but you always say be ready for everything" Robb countered. "good point" Jon replied. Jon finally hit Robb on his leg and then saw the opening by riposting Robbs attack Robbs chest was left wide open and with speed unlike Robb has ever seen from jon he thrusts his sword into Robbs chest and knocks him on his arse.
"well done jon." Ser Rodrick praised. "since when are you so fast Jon?" Robb asked. "i just was Robb, though you nearly got me with that charge" "aye that was a good but dangerous move Robb, if Jon saw it coming you would have been on your arse earlier. don't do that move if you are agaisnt an expierenced opponent." Ser Rodrick said.
walking to his room after the spar with Robb, Jon was called to his fathers solar by one of the servants. "you wanted to see me father?" jon asked. "yes, sit down Jon. i have found a knight willing to take you as a squire." ned replied. "Really?" Jon asked not believing someone would accept a bastard as a squire. "yes, His name is Ser Wessel Manderly. a cousin to Lord Wyman Manderly. he will arrive tomorrow."
"So Jon i guess that this is the last day we will be together for a long time?" Robb asked. "yes, try not to burn winterfell to the ground while im not here." Jon said. "I wouldnt dare." Robb said semi-Serious. "i heard Arya isnt happy about all of this, even saying that mother forced this on you." they both laughed at that. "i will tell her that it is all my idea." Jon said to make his brother at ease.
Knocking on Arya's door Jon said "Arya can i come in?" no response. "Arya" Jon said more forcefully. Finally after a moment the door opened and it revealed a teary eyed Arya Stark. "why are you leaving?" Arya demanded. "I want to go south". Jon said. "but why? arent you happy here?" Arya asked teary eyed. "of course i am" Jon half lied for Arya's sake. "but i want to see Westeros." Arya looked unhappy with that but had to accept it. "As long as you bring me a gift." Arya demanded. "of course sister i will bring you a gift".
Getting Called into his father Solar Jon spotted a man sitting to the side who he has never seen before. "Jon, this is Ser Wessel manderly your knight.