Fic: Carved From Stone 4/7

[onborrowedwings]

Fic: Carved From Stone 4/7
Characters: Arya, Gendry, Lady Stoneheart
Summary: Sandor Clegane is never captured by the Brotherhood without Banners, and Arya's journey takes a divergent path

Part Four

Arya had once known what it was to love, and to be loved in return. Love was Jon Snow mussing her hair and calling her little sister, love was teasing

Comments

[kylathelurker]

I love how like Sansa, Arya's definition of love is being redefined by men whom the world would least expect to be that embodiment. It was so heartbreaking how once she was so eager to spill blood, now all she wants is to be whole again; to exhale and just be.

It was heartbreaking how they make their escape they're so close and then they are betrayed by one fo their own. It creepy and interesting to see all the parallels between Sansa's situation and Arya's own. How both have to rely on their strengths and the illusions their captors wish to see in order to survive. I was tearing up with Gendry giving her that final look. I know they won't be parted forever but still *clutches heart*

Especially love the contrast between Sansa's moment with Joffrey on his name day, and the closing scene with Arya speaking out to defend that innocent man to her mother. Very chilling! Haunting and beautiful as always! I cannot wait to read more!! =D

[onborrowedwings]

They say that you should be careful what you wish for, and I've always thought that that was particularly true of GRRM's world. Both Sansa and Arya did receive what they wished for in a way - Sansa the betrothal to the handsome prince and Arya an escape from the life that was in store for her, marriage to some lord and being mother to his children. GRRM is a cruel, cruel man indeed!

There is a bit of a reunion in this one for you to look forward to ;) This is probably the chapter that was most added to from what you've read so I hope it will be enjoyable!