It had been weeks since the return from Wessex, Kari had returned to living with Rollo, though Rollo was hardly living and usually drunk, he blamed himself for Siggy's death. But things were improving, time was healing him, perhaps this would be the last time the wound of this torn three way love would be reopened. Perhaps things could finally just be.
Kari sat laid back in the warm water of her bath, caught up in her thoughts, she couldn't stop thinking about what the seer had said to her. Rollo came into the room from behind her "You always look like you're off somewhere far away, what is on your mind?" he was covered in a layer of sweat from chopping all the firewood they would need for the next few days. Kari wouldn't tell him what the Seer had said, she didn't want anything to come between them ever again. "Nothing, I'm just thinking about Paris" she lied with a smile, Rollo smirked, believing her. "What is Paris like?" his voice muffled as he pulled his shirt up over his head, throwing it to the side. Kari's eyes glued to his chest, lowering as they took in his form. He may have been a drunk lately but he was a toned as ever. "It's surrounded by huge white walls and a river flows all around it. It will not be easy to raid there, that is for sure" Kari bit her lip as Rollo unlaced the ties of his pants. "d-do you want to have a bath?" she asked, noticing the water had gone luke warm in the time they'd spent talking "because i'll have to boil yo-" Kari paused when she noticed Rollo shake his head. He walked over to her and reached for her hand, helping her stand, she felt butterflies in her lower stomach, a tingle shooting up her back as he wrapped his arm around her lower back, his other hand grabbing the back of her thigh, hoisting her to his waist, he carried her to the bed. His face was buried into her neck, biting and kissing softly.
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Kari's hands roamed up over Rollo's chest, up to his neck she pulled him closer, arching her back up to meet his chest, her eyes meeting with his as he looked up. She saw in him the man hidden behind every struggle they've faced, every fork in road, every heartbreak and it felt as if it had all melted away. Rollo kissed Kari passionately, his body was on fire, fuelled by desire, he craved her in a way he never had before. He didn't just lust for her, he wanted to make love to her, to feel her body in sync with his own.
Rollo's eyes were dark with desire, causing Kari to smirk devilishly. Reaching down she tugged his already unlaced pants down, he was already rock hard. His hand gripped her left hip, the other bracing himself above her as he leaned down, kissing from her neck to her chest, his beard tickling her skin. Holding her hip firmly he thrust up into her slowly, smirking as Kari let out a soft moan. Their bodies moved in sync as they began to grind, Kari grinned again, as devilish as her last and grabbed his shoulders, she pulled him close to her, rolling him over onto his back as she straddled him. Places her hands on his chest she rode him, her hips rolling like a sultry dance. Rollo was in awe of her beauty as he watched her, the way her body danced as she pleased him was memorising.
Reaching up his hands glided against her skin, like satin under his rough hands, sparks followed his fingertips as they roamed over her body and to her chest, her breasts more than two handfuls filled his palms. He snaked his arm around her back, pulling her down to him, he kissed her hand, thrusting up into her as she let out sighs of pleasure, her breath across his neck sent shivers down his spine. Rollo's rough hands gripped her ass, pounding into her, her body feeling every jolt of intensity. Kari felt herself tense before unwinding in his arms, reaching her peak she felt the gush of pleasure wash over her body, Rollo groaning in pleasure as he felt her tense around him, thrusting once more he came with her, their bodies laced together as they relaxed, breathing heavy, Rollo let out a chuckle "I love you, Kari" he murmured, closing his eyes and laying his head back, catching his breath. Kari felt her heart jump, she was overjoy to hear him say that. "I love you too, Rollo" she mumbled, her head against his chest, she could hear his heart beating quickly before it slowed, as he began to relax.
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Ragnar had began to worry about his friend, Athelstan, he hadn't seen him at the feast last night, but Rollo hadn't showed up either. Athelstan had recently discovered his god's presence one again and had went on about something along the lines of being born again... like a baby. It didn't make much sense to Ragnar, but he loved Athelstan dearly and would not judge him for his faith. But he new the whole town was angry about his new reborn faith. Especially Floki.
He thought he shouldn't be worried, thinking the best, but decided to go and check on him, just to be sure. Ragnar walked up to the hut in town that Athelstan had lived in since he had returned with them from Wessex. He thought to knock but decided against it, looking down at the ground he noticed a line of blood, dripped onto the ground. His heart sunk. Panic filled his thoughts as he pushed open the door, peaking inside. Ragnar felt his heart fall as he took in the sight of his best friend, laid on the ground, throat cut deeply. He had done it. Floki had done it. He'd finally gone too far. Ragnar felt faint, his legs losing their balance as he fell back, his back against the wall of the hut. Everything was silent, though he knew he was screaming. His heart ached, but his blood boiled in anger at the same time. He couldn't be dead. He promised he would stay. Ragnar had promised he would protect him.
Some time passed before Ragnar came back to reality, finally coming to terms with the fact that he would have to do as Athelstan would want and bury him properly. Standing up, Ragnar went to his hall and gathered some sheets and a shove. Kari had walked into the hall and noticed Ragnar's behaviour seemed off, he looked devastated. Ragnar looked up and his eyes locked with Kari's "Kari. I need your help. Please... it's Athelstan. I need to bury him. I want to bury him properly. Like his god would want. You must know how to do it" he asked, his voice slightly breaking "please come with me" his voice cracked this time "Ragnar..." Kari's voice was soft and comforting as she walked over, reaching her hands up to his shoulders, she pulled him into a hug. They had never been close but she knew well enough how much Ragnar loved Athelstan.
"I know how much you cared for him, you should take him somewhere beautiful, bury him deep and talk to him, tell him you love him and pray to him. He'll hear you. I shouldn't be there, I will only be in the way" she smiled at him and Ragnar couldn't help but smile back "Will he go to heaven?" he asked worried "I believe so. Their god is a forgiving man, why do you ask?" Kari noticed he seemed disappointed "I don't think I can visit him there, from Valhala" he mumbled sadly. Kari didn't know what to say, there was nothing she could say to lift his spirit. "It's okay, Kari, thank you for your help. I'm going to say goodbye to my friend" he said with a small smile, walking out of the hall with some cloth and a shovel in his hands.
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A few weeks had passed and final preparations for the battle in Paris had begun, soon they would be leaving and Kari could feel the itch for a fight in her blood as the snow began to melt anyway. Rollo had become a new man, he had even began to beg Kari to marry him, she just laughed it off, knowing there was plenty of time for those things in the future, but that didn't stop Rollo from calling Kari his wife to just about anyone he could. Things finally seemed to have fallen into place and now their lives could begin together.
( A/N I am SOOOO sorry how long it took me to update again -forgive any spelling errors i haven't proof read yet as I just wanna post for you guys asap- , I've been watching the new episodes and waiting for hints at what Rollo's future will be, because I may very well incorporate it into the story, I want to, but if it doesn't go the way I hope I might just have to come up with my own ending :D anyways, let me know if you like the chapter and please vote on it if you do! x lets me know that you like where the story is headed :) feel free to message me any comments if you don't want to leave any publicly ) <3
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The Heart Of The Warrior (Rollo Lothbrok x OFC)
FanfictionA wanderer of many lands, a women of viking decent, comes to meet with an army of raiders while in England. Taken captive, she is a key to finding more far away lands, Ragnar is more than pleased, his brother Rollo is not so easily convinced of her...
