Vikings: Harsh Lesson
Chapter 16 of my Vikings story, final chapter, a brief epilogue, enjoy.
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Veridissima: Yeah, he did, oh, I doubt they'll have to consider it. Remember what Ragnar said, Ragnar plans to retaliate against Alfgeir anyway, so yeah, it's war.
Wolfgirl2013: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)
Now onto the story.
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Chapter 16
Ragnar turned and smiled at his eldest son as the crowd stepped back. Bjorn looked back at his father and managed a light smile; despite everything, despite the injuries, the pain, he was clearly happy.
"You did well Bjorn." Ragnar stated. "Now, I think you should have those injuries seen too…along with everybody else who has been injured."
Bjorn nodded, handing his axe and shield to the nearest person. As he began to make his way back to the hall, the others going that way too, his gaze fell on Porunn. She was taken to have her injurie checked over too; as well as having their worst fears confirmed or disproved. Bjorn shook his head; he couldn't deny it any longer and he didn't care who knew it. The look Porunn gave him as he approached told him she didn't care anymore either.
"Porunn, I'm sorry I wasn't able to save you." He said calmly. "But now this, I never once stopped thinking about you, fearing for you."
Porunn bit her lip. "Bjorn, do you...really?"
Bjorn smiled. "Yes."
With that he then kissed her; in front of all of Kattegat. There was no condemnation, no derisive comments; in fact instead there were cheers. Ragnar smirked and decided it was time for him to make his decision.
That night, Bjorn lay in bed; his injuries had been seen to and, for the most part, healed. He was relieved that finally, the nightmare was over. After so long in the dungeons; he had to admit, he'd never take for granted the luxury of his bed again. He heard the footsteps and slowly sat up as they drew closer. It wasn't long before the door opened; he smiled when it was Porunn who entered. She still looked quite pale and exhausted, but otherwise she too had healed.
"Porunn; what is it?" He asked, curious as to her presence.
She walked over until she was next to the bed; finally she smiled and explained.
"I have good news; they've just found out, that…monster Hreinn, failed to impregnate me."
Bjorn smiled too. "That's good, I'm glad."
She nodded. "Not only that; your father made his decision, I am a free woman now."
Bjorn grinned widely at that and, as Porunn sat on the edge of the bed, he embraced and kissed her again. When they parted Porunn's eyes were shining and she began to remove the dress she had been given. Wordlessly, completely understanding each other, Bjorn lay back down as Porunn then clambered into the bed. He pulled her body flush against his and she wrapped her arms around him. They kissed again, deeply, and drifted to sleep in each other's arms.
End of chapter and of story, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.