More Than a Slave

Attack

Disclaimer: I do not own Vikings

"Get the children," Ragnar said to Lagertha who tried to go across the room, only to be stopped by one of the other men swinging at her. The result was instantaneous: Ragnar stopped the blade and fighting broke out. Lagertha hurried across the room to where Rollo had pulled the children. She nodded her thanks as he went and joined the fray. Lagertha looked around the room and saw the priest in the corner, looking scared and unsure of what to do. She grabbed Bjorn and Gyda and rushed over to him.

"Take them and keep them safe. Do not return to the farm until morning in case they attack there," she said and he nodded, taking the children from her and hurrying out the back.

"Come! Quickly!" he said, pulling them down the dark streets.

"Where are we going?" Bjorn asked, "Mother said we cannot go home."

"We will find somewhere," Athelstan assured them. They continued walking for a while until they found what appeared to be a small, abandoned stable.

"This will do for tonight," Athelstan said, "We shall return to the farm tomorrow."

"Where are we to sleep?" Bjorn asked and Athelstan looked around.

"Here," he said and lifted Gyda. He carried her over to a small hay bail in the corner, "You can sleep here and Bjorn on the other." Bjorn began trying to step through the mud without sinking or falling, but after almost falling twice Athelstan decided to intervene. He walked over to Bjorn, ignoring the mud that seeped into his shoes, and lifted the boy, carrying him over to the other bail of hay.

"Where are you going to sleep?" Gyda asked.

"I am going to sit by the door and keep watch," he told them, "Try and get some sleep." Athelstan sat next to the door and tried to ignore the mud that squelched beneath him. Bjorn and Gyda lied down on the hay and tried to sleep. Athelstan sat quietly, looking out the crack in the door for anyone who may approach. However, he failed to notice the steady flow of blood down his arm.

Apparently I wrote this fanfiction and forgot to upload it. So here's the first chapter, let me know what you think! New chapter on Tuesday!

Thanks for reading!