Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. That was where Athena Rangarsdóttir got her name from. The brave beauty knew how to use a sword and it was her weapon.
( THE LAST KINGDOM )
( season one - season five )
( finan x fem!oc )
( cover by @evanschri...
Athena was beyond thrilled to see young Ragnar, reuniting with him once again. She was grateful to how quickly he accepted Alfred's task, but when he laid his eyes on his sister, he could not say no.
Athena rode on her horse beside him, squeezing the horses reigns. She could help but worry for Uhtred and Halig. She couldn't imagine what torture they could be facing, being used as slaves.
She just wanted to save them—help them. "You're worrying, sister." Athena lifted her head at Ragnar's voice. She quickly frowned, shaking her head. Before she could speak, Ragnar spoke again. "You frown." He added, pointing to her face.
Athena let out a sigh, biting her inner cheek. "Of course I worry." She uttered, squeezing the reigns tighter, making her knuckles turn white. "Uhtred has been sold as a slave—god knows what he is having to go through." She sadly said, her brows pinching together.
"Our brother is strong, Thena." Ragnar nodded his head, sadly watching his sister. "Nothing could break him, not even being a slave."
Athena sucked in a breath, nodding her head. But she didn't believe him—she couldn't. She remained silent as they rode into Eoferwic. Athena's eyes looked around for two familiar faces, but she couldn't see them.
Athena kept beside Ragnar, looking up to see Abbot. Her gaze hardened, her eyes narrowing at the sight of the man. "Sister Hild, Athena, and company, what is your purpose?" He asked, making Athena bite back a scoff.
"We're here on the orders of Alfred of Wessex." Ragnar answered, looking up at the man. "I want to see King Guthred."
Abbot looked him up and down, grimace on his face. "You are a Dane." He noted, making Athena tilt her head.
"I am." Ragnar grinned. "I am Earl Ragnar Ragnarson." He said, watching as the Abbot looked between him and Athena. "This is the warrior Steapa, Alfred's man." He pointed to the man beside him. "And you are already well accommodated with my sister." He nodded his head at Athena, who gave the abbot a disgusted look.
"And Guthred's sister, Lady Gisela." Athena then spoke, knowing how much the woman meant to Uhtred. "Is she here?" She raised her brow at the man. "Me and Hild would like to see her."
"She is not." The abbot quickly shook his head. "She did abandon the city." He hesitantly said, making Athena frown. "I am yet to find out, but I shall find out." He confidently said.
