Threaded Through Time|Vikings.

six: reunited.

"It was a very good idea of Sigurd and Ivar to build such a massive army," Aela stated as she and Ubbe walked towards Ivar who sat on the docks, waiting for the ships of any of the leaders they called upon to arrive in Kattegat. It had been months, not far from a year since Ragnar and Aslaug died. In Aela's mind, she remembered this, it had been some time since Ragnar's death and it was the time of the great heathen army. And it amused her to learn that the whole idea stemmed from an argument between Ivar and Sigurd. "A great army to bring justice for our father's murder, it will succeed. I know it will, I remember it." She tells him, Ubbe smiling and glancing at his friend with a small nod.

"Yes, and that is good to hear. I know you won't tell us how, but knowing it does...makes a difference." Ubbe smiled at her, the woman crossing her arms and looking out at the sea. Erik spent most of his time with Torvi and Bjorn's children when Aela was busy and admittedly Aela found herself spending more time with the three brothers if she was not with her son or Torvi. Her mother was busier nowadays with her new role as queen. "Will you come with us or stay behind?" He asked curiously, the two stopping behind Ivar.

"Don't be stupid, of course, she's coming." Ivar scoffed, Ubbe giving him a stern look but Aela merely slapped the back of the teenager's head. Ivar letting out an ow and glaring back at her. "What was that for?"

"Jumping to conclusions." Aela retorted bluntly before sighing. "But you are right, I am coming with you all, me and Erik. He was my father too. I could never stay behind, unlike Lagertha, I don't have an obligation to protect Kattegat on Ragnar's behalf." She explained to Ubbe who nodded understandingly while Ivar smugly smirked at his older brother.

"Good, good, you're a great warrior, Aela. Greater than you give yourself credit." Ubbe complimented her, Aela shrugging but Ubbe was insistent with his words. "I mean it, and I've always looked forward to fighting by your side." He says honestly, Aela smiling at that.

"Thank you, Ubbe." She nodded.

"Me as well, I hear you're quite a feat with a sword and shield, but mother always said you were like a water dancer with two swords," Ivar smirked, Aela chuckled and shook her head.

"I mean, I might be who knows?" Aela shrugged, her joking as she was pretending to be modest which made the brothers chuckle. The horn blew and the brothers stared into the distance at ships with an eagerness.

"Our first arrivals, huh?" Ubbe grinned.

"For the greatest army ever assembled, and thanks to Aela. We know we succeed." Ivar said with a wide smirk, Aela crossing her arms and glancing at him.

"But not how, that is for you to figure out," Aela added vaguely with a grin, Ivar rolling his eyes and pursing his lips.

"And they will be our instruments." Ubbe remarks, glancing down at his little brother.

"Many instruments, but enough for what we want." Aela hums, nodding.

"Our instruments of wrath," Ivar replies before letting out a laugh, Ubbe smiled while Aela exhaled and observed the incoming ships upon the harbor. "Are you really going to allow Lagertha to escape her punishment? Hmm?" He asked after a moment of silence, Aela tensing and refraining from clenching her jaw. That would just show off more of her emotions towards this. Ubbe seemed to sense this as he glanced at his friend, he could understand her feeling in a way. If this had been reversed and it was Aslaug who had killed Lagertha instead. He really couldn't blame for such tenseness and feelings.

"No." Ubbe finally answered.

"We must have revenge," Ivar says as if it's simple, Aela looking away at their words. She cared about them, but...she didn't like hearing them speak about this...at least in front of her. Ubbe gaze flickers to Aela for a moment before he replies.