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There was news Ubbe returned to Kattegat and Bjorn shortly after. But no word of Hvitserk nor Ivar. So you took it upon yourself to visit the brothers. Although you did not feel welcome in Kattegat, you still needed to talk with the eldest of the Lothbrok brothers to know what is happening.

When you arrived in Kattegat you found Bjorn and Ubbe fishing on the docks. They both greeted you with a hug, happy to see you again after spending much time apart. But you could feel the tension radiate off them. Something was wrong.

"Why have only you two returned home? Where is Ivar and Hvitserk?" You question them, hands crossed over your chest.

The brothers look at one another. Ubbe shifts his weight on his feet looking very uneasy. "Ivar wanted to stay in York to continue his rule over the city. I wanted to leave because I no longer could stand to be around Ivar. Hvitserk was supposed to leave with me but instead he jumped ship." Ubbe explains.

You furrow your brows. How could they just abandon one another like that? Yes they disagree and argue but they are still brothers. They should not be apart. Especially after the accomplishments in Wessex and Mercia.

"What is to happen now? Please tell me you four will repair your relationship when Ivar and Hvitserk come home. This is not right." You input.

"There is no repairing this, Y/N. Ivar is so filled with rage and hate. He is too unpredictable. I have put up with it all my life but no more," Ubbe sighs, "I have agreed to become allies with Lagertha and Bjorn. It is the right thing." He finishes.

You take a step away from him, unable to look at him for a few moments. "You are serious? She killed your mother, Ubbe," You then look to Bjorn, "I'm sorry. But this is all so ridiculous. You should not be divided. You should not be enemies." You voice your opinion.

"Ivar is the one who made us enemies, Y/N. My mother did what was right. Kattegat belonged and still belongs to her." Bjorn now speaks up.

You cannot believe what you are hearing. "You believe it was right to murder a woman who willingly gave up the throne and only wanted safe passage in return? You believe it was right to murder a mother, a friend, a Queen? If that is what you think, Bjorn, then I do not know you after all. Or you, Ubbe." You look at the young men with disgust.

Bjorn crosses his hands down by his waist, pushing his chest out. His affirmative stance to try and be intimidating. But you are not intimidated by the man you have known since you were a small child.

"Perhaps you don't, Y/N. Maybe we do not know you either. You only really love Ivar. You only want to choose his side and not be open to ours." Bjorn snaps trying to hurt you.

"These are not the boys I have known my entire life. You are not the brothers I thought you were." You retort back at Bjorn.

"Maybe we are not your brothers after all." Bjorn states with no emotion.

His words cause you to physically react. You flinch away from him. Your stomach churns. A bitter taste on your tongue.

Using all your strength, you step towards Bjorn to punch him directly in the face hearing bones crack under your knuckles. Bjorn groans, stumbling backwards.

"You will always be my brothers. Do not ever say that to me." You snarl through clenched teeth.

Turning away, you begin to walk back to your horse but you stop turning back to Ubbe and Bjorn. "I may not agree with your decisions but I still love all of you. You will always be my family. Never forget that." With those final words you leave and return home.

Riding upon your horse through your Earldom, you notice people are gathered around in the streets. All facing towards the Great Hall. You are confused. Has something happened during your short absence? Your question is answered immediately.