The Midgard Serpent (Halfdan the Black x OC)

Chapter 11

10 years. That's how long its been Since Ragnar left. That's how long since its been since Alca became Queen of Eporijria.

On the thrown, Alca sits with the crown upon her head. It's dinner time and a feast is to be held on this day to praise the gods. Everyone is smiling and dancing. Eporijria has grown since Alca became queen. Crops have begun to grow more, warriors have become stronger, and trade has grown since. It is a perfect kingdom and no one could deny that. And yet, Alca missed the urge to fight, to sail across the open water to kill the enemy.

She has sat on that thrown for many years and she has never gone to war, not even with King Harald, though that might be because of Halfdan. Halfdan, the thought of him has always lingered in her mind. She will never forgot him and how could she.

"Sister what is on your mind?" Ashletoe came up behind her. She has grown so much. Her blonde hair pulled back into braids going to her butt, her body fully developed now. She was beautiful, more beautiful then herself. "Don't tell me you were thinking about him again?"

"I will always be thinking of him sister." Ashletoe chuckled. "How could you, he is the father of your child." At that moment, he came running in. A little 10 year old boy came running up to her.

"Mother.." "Geir, what is the matter with you, respect during the feast remember." "Sorry mother, but there is ship coming into the harbor and they have HIS flags." Alca's face turns serious. She stands up and everyone in the hall goes silent and looks at her. The door opens and a random man walked in.

"What is your business here?" You could tell the man was nervous, i mean he was among the Midgard Serpent. "I have a letter from Bjorn Ironside, who has asked you to come with him to discover the new place, that is further than where Ragnar himself has sailed."

The men in the hall knew what was to be said and yet they hoped that she would stay. "Long ago I made a Vow with my people that if Bjorn ever called upon, I would go. I maybe a serpent, but i never break my vow. My people it is time for me to step down and leave." "Who will rule us when you are gone?"

"My sister Ashletoe, has grown much through these years and I hate to admit it but she has bested me in everyway possible. I leave her to rule and I know you will thrive while I am gone."

"Sister I do not think I can do this, you are the rightful ruler." "Do not be afraid, for fear is nothing but your imagination."

"Mom, where am I to go?" "You are to stay here until I get back to Norway, then I will see you again, I love you."

"I hate to break this up but we have to leave now, Bjorn wants to leave as soon as you get back." The man then left the hall. "Goodbye my people, I do love you." Everyone bowed towards her and then she takes off her crown and places it Ashletoe's head. " Take care of my son." They hug and then Alca leaves.

She grabs a bag and gathers her things. She walks to the beach "MOM" She turns around right then and there Geir hugs her. 'Why Can't i come with you, you cant leave me here." she sighs and squats down next to him. "I can't have you getting hurt Geir. You are the only child I can conceive. I can't..." "It's because of him isn't it?" She has a confused expression on her face.

"It's because you don't want me to see my father. Why, did he do something towards you?" "No Geir, your father is the most vicious Viking I have ever met. A true worshipper to the gods. I Am the one who did something to him and I'm afraid he will never forgive me."

"Let me come, I promise I won't even talk to him." "I will not let you sail past Paris!" "Then let me at least come to Kattegat and I will stay With Lagertha." She thought about it for a second and then a man ran to her. "My queen we need to leave now."

She turned back to Geir. "You promise you won't do anything?" He smiled "Yes." "Then go get your stuff." "already have it." she smiled at him. "Let's go then."

The two of them walked to the boat and they got in. Right away they sailed of.

Kattegat

Harald and Halfdan were already their waiting for the next day to sail off and explore more of the world. Well Halfdan was waiting for something more. "She isn't here you know." He turned around to see Loki and Helga. "Loki be nice."

"It's good to see you Loki and Helga." The two of them hugged, glad to see their friend. Harald comes by and hugs Loki too. "Ahh Loki it's good to see you. I keep trying to tell him she isn't coming. but he won't listen to me." they both chuckled and Halfdan just stood by.

He then saw Bjorn. "Ironside." "Halfdan so good of you to make it." " I am ready for the adventure, but I must know is she..." " I do not know the answer to that my men have left two weeks ago, they should be back tonight and we will see." He walked away from him.

He saw all of Ragnar's sons and how they have grown. Then the moment hit him, the doors to the hall open, Bjorn's men came in and went straight to bjorn . Halfdan started walking towards the door, when he ran straight into a small boy. He looked down at him. He had dirty blonde hair, with a deathhawk and blue eyes that remind him of HER.

"Watch where you r going boy." "Sorry." He felt so familiar, but the boy ran off and then the door came open again. She came in. Her brown hair into a warrior hairstyle, her bright blue eyes blinding him even from far away. It has been ten years and she was still as beautiful as he remembered. She walked straight to bjorn first.

"Midgard Serpent, you actually came, even though your fighting days are over." The two hugged each other. "I would never miss your great adventure for the world." they broke away. "He is here and waiting." They smiled and he walked away

"So you are thee Alca the Midgard Serpent?" She turned around to see a teenager crawling on the ground. " Who is asking?" " I am Ivar the Boneless. Hmmm I thought you would be taller and a bit larger." She chuckled, "I have given up fighting now Ivar." "Why do you not look at me with disgust like most Alca."

He was sitting on a chair now and became eye level. "Because Ivar, Everyone has a weakness, and yet you pushed past it, making you the strongest person I have ever met." "What is you weakness Midgard Serpent?"

She stood up, "That is a story for another time." She walked away trying to find Halfdan, but was cut off by Ubbe and Hvitserk stepping in front of her.

"Alca it has been sometime." "Indeed it has, you two have grown so handsome." Ubbe then smirked, "Handsome enough for you to marry me." Hvitserk chuckled, "Brother she would never go for you, when I am standing right here." Alca laughed " I missed you two, but I must go and find someone."

They all walked away and she finally saw standing against a pol. he picked up his head and looked directly at her. She did not hesitate. She walked straight to him.

"Hello Alca."

"Hello Halfdan, It's been while."