Weaknesses Can Be Strengths (Ivar The Boneless Fanfiction)

Chapter Twenty-Five Part One

I started to feel funny. I felt my stomach twist and then the nausea would fade away. I started to worry that I was growing ill. I pushed the nausea down and refused to eat breakfast. I took a walk while everyone ate. I pretended to look busy.

Ivar's POV

I ignored Halfrid's complaints regarding Heahmund. She just wouldn't understand. I liked how he was a great fighter, I wished I could walk because I knew I'd be like him. I often imagine what my life would be like if I could walk. I think about how my relationship with Halfrid would be better if I could walk. I sometimes feel like a burden.

Heahmund sits beside the fire, we hadn't given him that luxury. He was warming his hands as he shivered.

I admired his sword, I ran my fingers over the engraved writing. I was snapped out of my thoughts as Hvitserk walked into the hall with Halfrid by his side. He was laughing at something she said.

I felt tightness in my chest, what did she say to make him laugh like that? Were they flirting? Was he flirting?

Halfrid's expression changed at the sight of Heahmund. Her smile dropped and her eyes opened wide. She looked over at me with anger.

I instinctively let out a grunt, here she goes.

"Are you insane!" She howled. "You are letting him roam free? He could turn on us and kill us!"

"I have supervision over him. Don't worry." I replied plainly.

"You are foolish, Ivar!" She growled at me.

"I do not care what you think, Halfrid!" I snapped at her. "Drop it!"

She held back her words and stomped out angrily.

Hvitserk still had a smirk on his lips as he sat across from me. "You do great with the ladies, brother." He cackled.

"She will get over it." Hvitserk poured himself a drink. His behavior towards her was unsettling. I've had my guards keep an eye on him. I wanted to make sure he wouldn't try anything. There was still a piece of me who believed Hvitserk could take her away from me. "What were you two laughing about?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "I was teasing her about the way she runs. We just had a few laughs." He grinned at me. "Jealous?"

"Of course not!" I scoffed.

Hvitserk didnt believe me but he didn't press any farther.

"That girl... I've n-never met someone of her complexion before." Heahmund stuttered.

"Brown skin? Her father, Dagfinn was a slave from another world. My father had him freed because of his great size. He was a natural warrior." I explained.

"You let women fight. Why?"

"Because they can be great warriors, like Halfrid for example." I glanced at Hvitserk who smirked at the mention of Halfrid's name. "I know you like her." I said darkly.

Hvitserk let out a nervous chuckle. "Ivar-"

"No, you can like her." I replied. He looked confused. "But dont even think of doing anything. I dont want you flirting with her or spying on her bathing! She's mine."

"I-Ivar, I won't do anything." Hvitserk replied with fear in his eyes.

"Really? You flirt with her in front of my face. Tell me, did you think I'd allow you to continue?"

He looked down at his hands. "I won't continue to make advances towards her. I know she is yours."

"Good." I replied roughly. "I won't be so kind if this continues." I knew he was afraid of me, but I also knew an eye on him would be for the best.

Tension was in the air the rest of the night. It started to get late and I went to my room. I noticed Halfrid laying in bed in the dark. There was only one candle lit and it was projecting a weak light.

I started to take off my clothes and I laid beside her. I couldn't sleep. I kept glancing over at her, she was breathing peacefully. I was too angry to sleep.

She repeatedly told me she only loved me, but what if she needed someone like Hvitserk? What if he could give her a better life. I was angry by my persistent thoughts.

The next morning finally rolled around and I expected to see Halfrid already gone and ready for the day, but she was still beside me.

I sat up and shook her awake. She quickly turned away from me and pulled the blanket over her head.

"I'm tired!" She complained.

"You have to get up." I tell her.

"No!" She mumbled.

I decided to not argue with her today. I just let her lay in bed and I got ready. She instantly fell back to sleep. I just assumed she worked extra hard yesterday and needed more rest.

I went to check on Heahmund, he was up and having breakfast with Hvitserk. My brother refused to look me in the eye as I limped into the hall.

"Halfrid wont get out of bed." I sighed as I say down to have breakfast.

"What were you two up to last night?" Hvitserk teased, trying to lighten the mood.

I rolled my eyes at him. "I'm hoping we can go today without arguing."

"She only argues because she cares." Dagfinn injected as he entered the hall. "Shes still asleep? That's not like her at all."

"I know." I sighed.

"She was working hard yesterday, it's probably nothing." Her father shrugged.

We pushed the thought of her out of our heads and it was midday when she came out, she was still yawning. She smelled the meal we were cooking and she instantly gagged. I was confused. This was her favorite.

Halfrid's POV

I couldn't be around the food. I took one step outside and I vomited. I wiped my mouth and looked up to see my father.

I tried to stand up straight and walk away but he grabbed my arm.

"I think you need to lay down." He suggested.

"No, I need to work." I replied weakly. I was starting to fall fatigue. "Maybe a small nap couldn't hurt.

Father had me lay down in bed. I just felt overwhelmingly tired. I instantly fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

I didnt wake up until the sun was down. I was still tired but I sat up when I saw Ivar entering and taking off his clothes.

He smirked over at me and got under the covers.

He started to feel my body. I allowed him to kiss my neck but as soon as he touched my breast I let out a hiss as I felt sharp pains. I pushed his hand away and tried to nurse the pain away. I could of cried.

He pulled back and looked confused by my pain.

"Dont touch me. I'm tender." I explained. I uncover my breast and turned over. "I might be going to menstruate."

"Dont tell me that." He groaned.

"What's wrong? natural!" I bickered.

He didn't reply. I just laid down and went to sleep. I couldn't be getting ill and also be menstruating. It felt like a combination of awfulness.