A Valkyrie's Apprentice: Book Two

Uncharted

T A Y A H

"What is with your mood?" John grunted, slapping the last piece of wood down on the hull of the makeshift ship with a slap.

I sighed and tucked my hands behind my head as I lay on top of it.

"I just had a good night." I shrugged easily, gazing at a passing cloud.

He stared at me a moment before taking it entirely the wrong way and wincing.

"Gods forget I even mentioned it, I did not need that image in my head–"

My face flushed and I cut a glare to him. "That is not what I meant by a good night John." I seethed.

Kaden laughed loudly as he chopped a trunk into smaller pieces. He set a thick arm upon it and waggled an eyebrow at me. "I say no shame in having fun–"

"Kaden keep your attention on that wood and not your cock for once." John interrupted as he hammered the wood together with a rock. "Ashrive, you're up."

I rolled over and let a bright scorching flame light my finger before burning a hole into a trunk and calling the fire back. He pushed the last slot into place and grinned down.

"Once we have that mast up we will be ready to sail!" He declared, slapping his hands together.

I smirked and pulled my hood lower unconcerned with our destination. Only that I could steal back into the realm of a Valkyrie's dream later tonight and see the realisation light her eyes.

We were ready at mid sun span. Our craft bobbed against the waters that would be calmest at this hour. I already secured myself into it ready to send us well on the way. Kaden was stacking a pile of coconuts into the ship before John cut him a wave and shook his head.

"No you buffoon–they can be used as floatation devices on the side of the ship. Tie them up."

"I'll use your balls as floatation devices if you don't shut your–"

"Ladies!" I called out, making them pause. "Let's make haste while the weather holds! If I have to be stuck on an island with you two a span longer I won't survive."

John grunted and ripped the coconuts from his grasp before he could argue.

When we were finally ready I saw the clouds draw in a lot faster. I sighed loudly and glared up as if it were Odin plotting our demise at sea himself.

"You still want to sail out today, Tay?" John asked unsure. "The sun will be harder to find–"

"We're going." I stated flatly. "A little rain will not keep me here an extra span."

Kaden cracked a knuckle and bobbed his head. John glared at him a moment before sighing and shrugging. We all hopped onto our creaking vessel and pushed our with the palm oars. I had to admit the immortal strength made it a bit easier but this speed would not do for me.

I stared at the waves crashing against us seeming to drag us back whenever we made progress thinking...

"Tayah?" John called through a pant. "A little help?"

"I have a better idea." I grinned back at him and he narrowed his eyes.

"Just. Hold onto something." I muttered, making them cast wary glances before I set my palm facing the back of the vessel and released a hot jet of fire behind us. The immortal thrust sent the craft surging forward like a dozen horses pulled us.

"TAYAH!" John bellowed. Kaden roared in laughter as they held themselves tightly to the wood of the ship and we launched over a wave clear of the water a moment.