𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | where Freya life is turned upside down when she meets Ragnar Lothbrok and that she's not a slave girl but is connected to the Vikings world.
𝘝𝘐𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎𝘚 𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘖𝘕 𝘖𝘕𝘌 +
𝘖𝘊 𝘹 𝘉𝘑Ö𝘙𝘕 𝘐𝘙𝘖𝘕𝘚𝘐𝘋𝘌
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It took a couple of days to arrive at Wessex, it didn't take long until King Ecbert invited them to his villa where they travelled on horseback. It didn't take long until they pulled their horses to a stop in front of King Ecbert who was sat down with Princess Judith and Princess Kwenthrith stood on either side of him. Freya climbed down from her horse as she stood beside her father when King Ecbert stood up walking forward to welcome the northmen, " welcome near! I bid you all welcome. Earl Ragnar"
"He is King now" Freya corrected with a shrug of his shoulders as Ragnar and Ecbert both turned their attention to the girl, " King Ragnar Lothbrok" Ragnar smiled squeezing his daughter shoulder before he turned his attention back to Ecbert who had an confused look on his face and curiously asked, " what happened to King Horik?" Ragnar awkwardly tilting his head from side to side and informed, " he met with a Uh... unfortunate accident"
Freya snickered under her breathe looking down at her hands as Ragnar shot her an unimpressed look while Bjorn smiled playfully nudging the auburn haired girl knowing that there was speaking about King Horik since Athelstan translates for him as while Freya taught him the basics he wasn't fluent in speaking the Christians language, " then we are truly equal" King Ecbert told Ragnar with a smile before he caught sight of the auburn haired girl causing his smile to brighten, " Freya, it's good to see you have recovered. It's good to see you again"
Ecbert went to hug her but she took a step back into Bjorn arms, " please, don't touch me. I don't even know you" Freya sent him a weird look before sharing a look with Ragnar who smirked in amusement at his daughter reaction as Ecbert cleared his throat awkwardly before gesturing for the northmen to follow him to the castle and into the great hall where everyone had sat down around the table, " it is my pleasure to feed you and prove the bounty of our earth"
"What has happened to our people who chose to fight for Mercia?" Ragnar curiously inquired as he looked directly at Ecbert who was sitting across from him on the other side of the table. King Ecbert hesitated as he shared a look with Princess Kwenthrith only for her to sigh in defeat and informed him, "unfortunately, the force of my uncle and younger brother have prevailed but if you Ragnar, and you, Lagertha would join with us I am sure of victory"
"What does she say?" Lagertha curiously questioned speaking in her native tongue as she glanced between Freya and Ragnar. " she wants us to fight for her for the throne of Mercia" Freya informed as she leaned back in her chair folding her arms across her chest as Lagertha scoffed in disbelief and resorted, " we came here to farm. She wants us to fight and die, for a war that has nothing to do with us"
Freya remained silent as she glanced over at King Ecbert who had a look of confusion on his face not understanding what the Northmen were speaking about as he turned to look at Athelstan who translated what they were saying, " Um, King Ragnar" Ecbert called out interrupting their conversation, "I have given you land. Let me tell you the truth, as God is my witness, some of my nobles do not agree with what I have done. They are afraid. But, I am determined to honor our treaty. In return, some of you, at least, must fight for Princess Kwenthrith"
