Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC's Eira and Torsten and any alterations to the original storyline plots their presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe during these dark and grueling times.

Eira Byrnison Chapter 3

Lanselius spoke true.

Eira and her cub really are on the shoreline. Mother and son are foraging for food. In comparison to the sort of prey animals armored bears usually are partial to hunting, there isn't that many decent pickings in this territory. More rock, dirt, and water than proper ice. So basically the majority of what Iorek and Eira can get their paws on are fish. Then rarely seals and the occasional whale that are either dead or end up beached after washing onto shore. Then when the human hunters and fisherman brought in seals and whales from the water the armored bears would get a share for work, but not that much. It's a hard existence living off of scraps and spirits from the bar on Iorek's part occasionally, but they're used to it by now.

Speaking of which, as Eira is walking on the shore with two baskets for food strapped to her back, she watches with a warm and amused smile as Torsten is running and bouncing ahead of her, playing with rocks and playfully doing keep away with small waves. In the months he has been born Torsten has been an absolute joy. Slowly he's transformed from a tiny scrap of white fur into a chubby and fluffy toddler that lives off of his mother's milk and some meat that he's been sampling a bit more with each day. He's still far too young to talk much since he's barely half a year old, but that doesn't mean he hasn't tried. Torsten adores his parents as much as they love him. Whenever they're outside the den Eira always makes sure to keep Torsten close at hand. She never lets him out of her sight for a moment for fear of losing him by an accident or one of the Magisterium's agents. Neither Eira or Iorek would put it passed the humans to try something that shadily dirty. So Torsten's activities are heavily restricted for his sake.

Much to Eira's displeasure and sadness because Torsten should be living free and happy in an environment that's safe for him. She wanted her cub to grow up in his people's homeland and culture, not in squalor like Trollesund where the family is trapped as practical slaves against their will. The one good thing Eira can take from this is that Torsten is so young that his innocence creates a shining radiance that brightens their days. Torsten doesn't know any better, thinking that all of this was normal. Torsten deserves far better than this kind of desolate life. So hunting is one of the few pleasures she can give him. Despite how young he is Torsten is a fast learner.

Eira is shaken from her musings when she hears Torsten squalling not too far away up ahead. He'd seen a fish that somehow got out of the water and was flopping around. It's a pretty good-sized one. It's length is the same as Torsten's. Torsten had pounced on the fish digging his teeth into it at the same time his front paws pin it to the ground. Staggering slightly as he takes it into his mouth Torsten proudly carries it over to his mother as she approaches.

Accepting the fish Eira puts it into one of the baskets and rubs noses with her son.

Gently nuzzling and running her tongue over his head, warmly, Eira said "Good job, Sweetheart. Papa is going to be so happy with what you're going to bring to him."

Torsten giggles, rolling on his back as he gets a little bath from his mother.

A breeze is moves downwind their way. As soon as it reaches Eira she discovers that they're about to have company. And it's not anyone she recognizes.

Immediately on the alert, nudging Torsten underneath her in order to better conceal his presence and chuffing at him, Eira said "Torsten, stay hidden."

Torsten presses against his mother's stomach fur in an attempt to burry and make himself blend in as much as possible. Eira's body tenses, shifting into a firm defensive crouch and her head lower partially shielding her child and ready to attack if necessary.

As the intruders make their presence known Eira is very caught off guard to see that the two in sight now are from the boat carrying Gyptians that came into the port earlier that day.

One an elderly gentleman and a little girl that has not yet reached adulthood. Catching her protective posture the old man wrapped an arm around the child, but didn't stop moving forward.

Objecting to their boldness, hackles raising a smidge as her maternal instincts arose, Eira cautioned "That's close enough."

Luckily for the humans they listen to her warning. Stopping their advance about 20 feet away.

"Who are you," demanded Eira.

"Good mother we mean you and your cub no harm. I'm seeking Eira Byrnison. Are you she," inquired the old man.

Torsten whimpers in fear causing her to hug him lightly into the chest with her paw.

Somberly shushing him and not relaxing her stance, Eira said "Yes, I am her. Now I ask again, who are you and what do you want with me?"

Removing his hat and bowing to her in polite greeting, the stranger said "My name is Farder Coram. I'm part of the Gyptians that just entered Trollesund. And if it pleases you I'd like to speak to both you and your mate in private. It's very important proposition."

Narrowing her eyes in suspicion towards his intentions, Eira said "You have my attention, for now."

Authors Note:

Merry Christmas!

Apologies for the long wait everybody! As you can probably tell by my profile I've been pretty busy. ;)

At last! At long last! The 100th story is finally created! Ah! I'm so happy and proud with myself. The goal has been reached, but that doesn't mean I'm not opened to continuing to receive other story suggestions in the future. I'll always be open to them. Feel free to let me know what they are and if they click then I'll get right to it. Glad to have and am thankful for all your support.

I hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D

Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.

I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Spirits Save The Justice League Against Crazy Jane, Crazy Jane Comes To Town, Fatal Attraction, The Strawhat's Mermaid, When Two Become One, The Sorcerer's Daughter, Enola: The Last Unicorn To Middle Earth, Heroes Vs Predators, Silent Guardians To Gotham, Hachiko: UA Class 1-A's Mascott, Big Hero 6: Mirai Hamada, Mermaids Walk Among Us, U.A. High Schools Own Blue Eyes White Dragon, Sayuri Wren, Fifth Turtle, Crown Jewel Of Gongmen City, The Emperor's Daughter, Glenstorm's Daughter, Dianca Robbins, Morning Star, Reira Todoroki: Daughter Of Fire and Ice, Secret Of Bristol Cove, Predators Redemption, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, A Revolutionary Romance, Aunt, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8thLoser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, The True Catwoman Of Gotham, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D

By the way, Spirits Save The Justice League Against Crazy Jane, Crazy Jane Comes to Town, Fatal Attraction, Strawhat's Mermaid, When Two Become One, The Sorcerer's Daughter, Heroes vs Predators, Enola: The Last Unicorn To Middle Earth, Silent Guardians To Gotham, Hachiko: UA Class 1-A's Mascot, Mermaids Walk Among Us, Big Hero 6: Mirai Hamada, U.A. High Schools Own Blue Eyes White Dragon, Reira Todoroki: Daughter Of Fire And Ice, Morning Star, Crown Jewel Of Gongmen City, Fifth Turtle, The Emperor's Daughter, Rorschach's Legend, Sayuri Wren, Bianca Robbins, Aunt, Glenstorm's Daughter, Mandalorian: The 2ndFoundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and The True Catwoman Of Gotham, are some of the best newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.

As many of you are already aware I was a patron at New York Comic Con 2019. It really is so exciting there and was an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D Unfortunately New York Comic Con 2020 was canceled because of the coronavirus so no one really got to enjoy any of the potential festivities this year in the chaos.

For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance. Unfortunately this year it appears like Comic Con might be skipped not just in New York, but also in all it's regular places during the course of scheduled events. I think we all know the reason for it is plain as day.

The coronavirus.

Can't exactly blame with how dreadful things are getting in escalation and the fact that places like the Javits Center in New York have been temporarily converted into makeshift hospitals in order to deal with the overflow of people contracting infections from this rapidly spreading virus that might as well be called a plague at this point. Let's keep fingers crossed that an aim is to have this pass us before then so things can get back on track. If it is then New York Comic Con might be exactly what people need in order to lighten their spirits after all this darkness. Stay safe everyone and long to eventually see you there.