He had thought of Theon when he lay dying in the Twins, his mother's screams still echoing in his ears. He had thought of Theon, not Jeyne, when Grey Wind led Arya and the Hound to him.
He had not thought of this creature that sat before him now, all white hair and white skin, this creature called Reek, though he recognized him (as he always would.) He remembered the boy that he had crossed play swords with, the man who had fought beside him in battle, real sword drawn, ready to follow Robb to hell. This couldn't be the same man.
But it was and Robb would make things right. He would take back his home with Theon Greyjoy by his side.
Theon stirred - Theon, because Robb knew the truth - and opened his eyes, eyes dead before he saw Robb. Theon swallowed and choked, his eyes disbelieving, before rasping, "Brother?"
Robb barked a laugh, tears clogging his throat, before answering:
He had thought of Theon when he lay dying in the Twins, his mother's screams still echoing in his ears. He had thought of Theon, not Jeyne, when Grey Wind led Arya and the Hound to him.
He had not thought of this creature that sat before him now, all white hair and white skin, this creature called Reek, though he recognized him (as he always would.) He remembered the boy that he had crossed play swords with, the man who had fought beside him in battle, real sword drawn, ready to follow Robb to hell. This couldn't be the same man.
But it was and Robb would make things right. He would take back his home with Theon Greyjoy by his side.
Theon stirred - Theon, because Robb knew the truth - and opened his eyes, eyes dead before he saw Robb. Theon swallowed and choked, his eyes disbelieving, before rasping, "Brother?"
Robb barked a laugh, tears clogging his throat, before answering:
"Now and always."
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