Crimson Rivers - Vikings AU [Floki & Ragnar]

Crimson rivers

Title: Crimson rivers

Author: TC

Fandom: Vikings AU

Pairing: Ragnar and Floki (friends)

Rating: PG14

Summary: Odin comes to Ragner in a dream that sets himself and Floki on dangerous waters.

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Walking along the well worn path, a path well known to the king as his gaze set upon the familiar trees before him. And just as expected, standing by the shoreline was a tall, sickly looking man, wearing a smile upon his face as he laughed softly upon the king's return. In exchange the king bore a smile as his soft blue eyes gazed upon the man's creation.

Ragnar had come to visit Floki upon a very important matter. The wind blew subtly as the trees swayed along the breeze. Something had been troubling Ragnar this past week that he couldn't get out of his head, like a scream towards a new purpose, almost louder than Athelstan's cries to join his view upon the world.

Floki and Ragnar stood near a small ship that was perfectly built for two, it had a beautiful carving on the front and one mast and sail, perfect to carry them through the harsh seas but small enough as not to be detected. The boat builder couldn't stop smiling at it which pleased the king.

"I've been having these dreams, Floki. Dreams of ravens soaring over a new frontier, dreams of Odin showing me, telling me where to go. A place that only the gods have seen, a place with rich soil! And livestock! A place that will provide a glorious opportunity for our people to thrive and flourish!" Boasted Ragnar with all his enthusiasm.

"You've told me before, Ragnar." Floki replied with his soft-spoken voice as he smiled briefly. "I don't want to hear this again! Now, let's sail! Let the gods show us this new place they keep telling you about!" The boat builder said with an excited chuckle.

"And so we shall sail, my friend." Ragnar looked to his friend with a smile before placing his hand over his shoulder. "Pray to Thor, Floki. Though we do not need to! This is a fine boat! You have outdone yourself this time! Ha!" Exclaimed the Viking as he boarded the boat.

"She'll do the job just fine." Floki replied as he stepped on the boat, tracing his slim fingers along it's edge, taking in the pride for the beautiful boat he built. "Now....let's hope she floats!" The Viking said with a laugh as Ragnar's expression changed from happy to slightly concerned.

It's been a few hours at sea and the Vikings were showing no signs of weariness as the excited Floki stood at the bow. Ragnar curiously watches the dial point North as the waves crash upon the boat. The seas roared with strength as the ship cracked and groaned its way across the vast sea. No land in sight for the Vikings, just open waters. The raven restless in it's cage as Ragnar's gaze kept catching it. He smirked at the bird. "Probably just as anxious to find land, as we are."

"Or just as tired of these giant waves rocking my boat! But she is holding on! Haha!!" The trickster flung his hands in the air happily as he hollered for Odin's prayers to new land.

Ragnar laughed as he averted his gaze from the sickly man before him. Odd he was but loyal, Ragnar knew he could always count on Floki, that is why he chose him specifically for this job, no one knows where they are headed, the clan only assumes Ragner went on a fishing trip to get away from the responsibility of king for a while. Perhaps they are right? Perhaps the dreams Odin had been sending Ragner were only taunts to get him away from the stress? No. He couldn't think like that now.

The older Viking stood to his feet and gazed at the seas ahead. Then shifted his gaze to the dial in the bucket again. "The wind is beginning to pick up, Floki. This is a good sign, yes!?"