2 Payback

Rickard POV

'I knew this was going to happen, why do I even try dammit' Rickard thought bitterly as he's walking to the great hall. "What happen Rickard, did you got into a fight again?" said Cat worriedly, "You can ask that grinning devil sitting on that table" "What ever do you mean brother, I will never beat my own brother" Rob said holding up a laugh. Catelyn checked Rickard bruised leg and scold Rob "Your little brother just started learning with sword and you beat him like this?, What would have happened if a more serious injury happen, what then?". "Let him go Cat, it's part of learning with weapons, I got a few bruises here and there from that bloody warhammer while I fought with Robert in the vale, come let's eat". The lunch was absolutely delicious, I'm enjoying this nobility status that I didn't have in the old world. When we eat we always shared, usually my father's stories with Robert when he's still fostered in the vale. After the lunch ended my mother said "Now that you children done with your lunch, go to maester Luwin, and Rob don't try to run off to the courtyard understand?" "yes mother". Finally time for some sweet old payback.

Rob POV

"It's going to be one of those days huh" I said to my half-brother Jon Snow as I entered to the library. "Yup you will definitely going to get it this time, I am not worried at all because he's going to focus all his wrath on you" Jon Snow remarked grinning widely. Now I started to regret beating my brother that hard, I entered the library and saw maester luwin and a grinning Rickard."Come, sit down brothers let us all begin our session of the day" Rickard grinned evily and unfortunately for me he's grinning solely at me not to Jon at all. 'Yup, this is going to be a fun topic at dinner tonight'. "You two will learn something new today, Rickard here has asked me to teach all of you about finances, we will learn how to manage lands and titles, this is very important especially for you Rob as you are the heir to winterfell and future warden of the north, sit down and let's begin" Maester Luwin said. I glared menacingly at Rickard.'this little..'.

General POV

As the lesson progressed, Rob can be seen struggling while Rickard had already done all his work and started taunting him. "I cannot dare to think what will happen to winterfell if you become the lord of it. You can't just do that and expect your coffers to be filled Rob!" sighed Rickard. The snarky comments made Rob face red with anger and shame. When the lesson was finally over Jon and especially Rob made a relieved sounds. Rob and Rickard went to their rooms with different expressions on their faces. Rickard was joyful and filled with glee while Rob face was filled with irritation and a promise for bloody vengeance.

a few hours later

"How was your day boys, you been having fun?" asked Ned to his two sons. "Yes today was fun, let me tell you the event this afternoon father" said Rickard gleefully. The dinner went on and laughter can be heard from the table. 'This is a good life' thought Rickard happily.

6 years later

Rickard POV

"Come on Arya quick, they'll catch us if you stop running" I said to my little sister 8 year old Arya. We are currently escaping from our duties in winterfell. I was supposed to attend sir Rodrick class of sword swishing and Arya wanted to escape the lady class. We are going to winter city to go the the market and enjoy some food. "whew, I think we lost them, come let's take a look at some of this stuff, I have earned quite a few money for myself." I said to my partner in crime. "You mean you stole it from father's solar" accused the little girl. "what are you talking about, come on there's a new caravan yesterday, there must be something new". In the last 6 years the north changed abit. I introduced a new farming technique that I learn from the old world, although I came from a modern world I don't know much engineering so I couldn't go full industrialisation. I can however help a little, because of me the north became self-sufficient on food and we managed to export some to Essos. Because of this the North became slightly richer and more populous, it's not much but it's an improvement. In 6 years I managed to gain the respect of all the lords in the North even the bloody Boltons acknowledge my brilliance. 'But I know that's bullshit coming from Roose Bloody Bolton".

Ned Stark POV

"Cat, did you see the coin purse that I put here before Arya called me?". "Yes, I saw it, but where has it gone?? surely the servants won't dare to try and steal from your solar." my wife said. Well this is worrying, if someone in this castle dared to enter my solar and steal from me then they might want to go and steal something more important. "Lord Stark, my lady, I'm afraid Lord Rickard and Lady Arya are going on their "adventure" again" Maester Luwin sighed tiredly. "Did, Arya asked for your permission? , she spoke with you before going didn't she" asked Catelyn. "No, she just asked me a random question and that's it, and I didn't see Ric..". "What?.. what about Rickard Ned?". Ned chuckled and then sighed to his wife "I met Rickard when he entered my solar and he asked what the purse is. After I told him, he left. He uses Arya as a distraction and snuck to my solar and took my purse, clever children I have". Both Cat and maester luwin was shocked at this then my wife said "Rickard is a bad influence on Arya, he supports her rebellious and unlady like behaviour, now he stole money from your SOLAR?? why aren't you angry Ned". "We'll deal with this later, I just laughed because Rickard reminded me of Robert when we were still in the vale, a smarter version of Robert, gods help me". " I hope not, there are rumours of your friend behaviour and I will slap Rickard if he try to emulate your "friend". warned Cat. After my wife stormed off I turned to the maester, "How's the North doing this year maester, I hope it's another miraculous year". "Indeed my lord, Lord Rickard have been a major help this past few years, he even propose on lowering the taxes on the small-folk he said it would increase the small-folk income and buying power""hmm, I don't know what any of that means but maybe I should let Rickard handle the North finances, what do you think maester". Maester Luwin thought about it for 10 seconds before answering "That is a wonderful idea, he's administration skills are on par with Tywin Lannister himself and he's just twelve years old. I think he's ready for such a responsibility". "very well then, I'll talk to him during dinner"