Månen

CH.5

As days went by Lukas tried to get used to the Dane existing in his household, even though he was an annoying idiot. Mathias also ate way too much and were loud and clumsy. But he did do his jobs, as Lukas had told him to. He often spent his days at the lake fishing or simply cleaning the house (somewhat, let's be honest, Lukas probably needed to clean it again after he had tried).

Even though Lukas would never admit it, It was nice to have another person on his own age around. He never really had any friends growing up, usually, he kept to himself, even before Emil was born. So maybe it was the right time to try having a friend? and, it wasn't looking like this weird and obnoxious Dane was going anywhere anyway.

 Even though he got a bit jealous at times when the Dane started to play with his younger brother. They would draw things or play Vikings or just fool around. He thought he never would be able to play with Emil like that, like a child. Like a brother and not a parent. But as long as Emil where happy, he didn't have the energy to care.

The air where getting colder and the leaves on the ground made a cracking satisfying sound when Lukas stepped outside the door.
It was a dry fall this year.
The green grass on their roof had turned yellow and Lukas had to find Emil's hat and mittens again. 

Their small house lay upon a hill about 20 minutes walking distance from the town, if Emil wasn't going with and the weather was nice that is. Because of the knights, Mathias had kept himself at their home or at the lake when the other where away (usually Emil at school and Lukas working) but today this was going to change. Lukas had become sick and tired of the Danes complaining about how boring it was. They were now pretty sure that the knights were far off. Lukas had nearly ever spotted them himself after Mathias showed up. Finally, Mathias was able to see something other than the log wall and the woods outside of the brother's house.

This morning the air felt unusually fresh, and Matias where super ready to face the tiny town.

"Prrrr, it is getting pretty cold now !"Mathias shivered and rubbed his hands together, walking and jumping beside Lukas. Mathias had kind of borrowed some clothes from Lukas that used to be his and Emils fathers. The one they hadn't sold that is. Wich wasn't that much. The Dane wished that he had broth more clothes with him. It was even colder in Norway than in Denmark.

"Indeed, and I think we need some more clothing too since you were stupid enough to not bring anything with you, "  Lukas spoke as Emil jumped down the path a bit ahead of the others, busy cracking all the ice that made a thin layer on top of all the puddles. Mathias was joking it off when he «just by acident»  cracked some ice himself.

"Make sure you don't get wet Emil"  Lukas's tone was tired.

«but you know maybe we have money to buy some more wool clothes now that I sold all the fish I cathed" the Dane had actually made up quite a skill towards the fishing now. Even though they ate most of it themselves, Lukas could then save up some of the money he earned at his small job as an assistant at the shoemaker.

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The town could nearly be called a town. It was just a couple of wooden houses and a muddy road that led to a marked. It also had a tiny stave church, a backer, some small shops and a house with roamed a doctor. Not a clinic, but the doctor worked there, at his home.

With this "new" coat on, Mathias walked alone with sounds of people, horses and business surrounding him. His lips in a grin. This handsome man was on his way to the marked, he had just separated from Emil and Lukas. Emil was going to school and Lukas didn't like when he went the way alone. Well the school was really the stave church where the priest teaches kids things like writing and simple math.  Lukas preferred to pick up and deliver Emil rather than make him walk by himself through the town.

They planned to meet in the centre of the marked about half an hour after they separated.

Later Mathias would find out that the marked was always packed. And today was no exception. People in a hurry, rushing thru the streets to buy groceries and doing other errands. Sounds of horseshoes hitting stones and clinging money surrounded him.

Mathias needed to get some potatoes, oatmeal and wheat from the local farmer who was standing at his usual spot at the marked as Lukas had told him. The guy was a quiet big man with a lot of muscles but, the Dane found out that he was kind as a lamb. He smiled at the man and handed him some coins from the coat pocket.

After receiving the groceries and paying the man, Mathias checked his pocket watch that was one of the things he had broth with him from Denmark. It was ten minutes until he was supposed to meet up with Lukas. Then a delicious smell hit his nose, a smell of buns, bread and other fresh baked goods. He looked around and noticed that it was coming from the bakery. Following his nose, he made his way to the bakery. It had a big pipe on the top of the building and a sign on the side that resembled a bread. The flour squeaked as Mathias shoes hit the wooden floor inside. He was quickly overwhelmed with even more delicious smells when he entered the big oak doors.

Behind the counter were some delicious fresh baked goods. They seemed soo tasty, of course, he just had to buy a bread. Just the thought of happiness on Lukas face made him smile. Even though Lukas would be a bit mad at him because they were expensive. But it would be fine when he tasted it, Mathias thought as he bought a bread and thanked the baker and his wife. The bread was still hot inside the paper bag. On his way out of the small bakery, he noticed something on the wall. It was a lot of papers and poster about news and other stuff. Espeessialy one of them got his attention.

It was a wanted poster and it had a picture of Mathias himself on it. The reward was high. His heart began to pump and Mathias took a quick look around himself. The poster contained information on why they wanted him. In a panic, Mathias quickly grabbed the poster and showed it inside his pocket. He had only looked at the poster for about 2 seconds but he knew one thing for sure, Lukas could never find this.

The Norwegian was standing in the middle of the square, wearing his scarf, and a big wool sweater. His cheeks and nose had a mild pink blush to them.

"There you are, what have you managed to buy so far?" Lukas said as soon as the Dane was close enough to hear him over the sounds of the marked.

"Hehe" Mathias tried to not think of the poster and just showed the warm bread into Lukas' arms.

"Mathias!" Lukas sighted
" you know backer bread is too expensive, we should rather bake them our self." Well, Mathias should have thought this thru. He gave the Norwegian a small innocent smile and answered:
"but like, it smelled so good!" Mathias forced the poster deeper into his pocket and tried not to sound nervous.
"You're a stupid Dane, you know that?" The Norwegian said in his usual kind of mad tone.
Nervous in the tone Mathias answered.
"Well I guess, I am a bit stupid, Nor? yeah, I'll call ya Nor. But you are going to love me when ya taste this awesome bread!" Mathias had his characteristic smile again and thought about the clever nickname. Lukas used to call him Dane a lot so why can't he call him Nor?

"Will see about that" Lukas said sarcastically as they started walking.

I have been thinking lately, about the name for Norway, because Lukas isn't a Norwegian name. At least not an old one. I have thought about "Johan" or " Yohan" what do you guys think of that? ( i am not gonna change it btw just been thinking:) ) 

Kind of inspired from the film "Yohan barnevandrer" where Alexander Rybak actually have a role btw