Starlight (Vikings/The Hobbit crossover) AU

Moving On

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Third POV – Afternoon the same day – After all royal meetings at the Great Hall.

              The four bothers were talking excitedly about their day at the training field. Especially, Ivar who beat Hvitserk in a sword match. All of them were waiting outside of the Great Hall for their elfin love who was busy advising their mother over civil disputes with families and farmers. Some were considered ridiculous but Gilthoniel knew very well that a creature such as a man will do anything to defend their pride. So, she played along and did her best to advise her friend on the best course of action. She took a deep breath as the last minute of meetings ended and she was free to explore Kattegat.

"Gil, may I ask something of you my friend?", asked Aslaug.

She sat down at her feet so that the elfin princess was looking up at the mortal queen. Aslaug wore a mask of cleverness that only the she-elf knew of her best friend. "Yes what is in that beautiful mind of yours, my friend?", she replied.
"That servant girl, Margrethe has been looking at you with deep envy. And most likely jealousy. Especially, with that little spectacle that Hvitserk feeding you this morning", she said.

Gilthoniel hummed. "Yes, I did notice that but said nothing. What of it?", she asked.

"I have a feeling that my boys are going to break up all relations with that whore of a woman", Aslaug replied.

The she-elf nodded. She knew very well what her oldest friend was about to ask. "Can I tell you something Mellon?", she paused to see Aslaug nod, "Even though I have been in your kingdom for such a short time. There have been odd feelings between your sons and I. Its just that I'm not able to describe it", she confessed.

"Perhaps you should follow those feelings. You may find what you've been wanting all your life", Aslaug advised. Gently placing a hand on her shoulder.

She smiled. "Like you found yours? You have a husband and four wonderful sons. The life you wanted when you were in your teens", she said.

"Mm, yes. Although look where it got me. I'm taking care of family and a kingdom with my King by my side. But you Gil will have better luck than I. It is no secret that the Gods look after such a precious being like you, my friend".

           Gilthoniel beamed in happiness at her friend's compliment. The elfin princess had gotten up from where she was sitting, leaning over to lay a gentle kiss on the Viking queen's head. Both smiled each other before, Gilthoniel left to meet up with the group of princes waiting outside. It was soon as she exited the Great Hall that she saw all four of them who were slightly far away and deep in conversation about something. However, as the she-elf was in the oldest prince's sight he had suddenly stopped talking which, didn't go unnoticed by the other three. All of them turned around to see the smiling princess that was making her way up to them. Gilthoniel's radiant energy affect them all as they were happy to see their center of deep love, they had for her. Sigurd was the first to step away from the group, sprinting towards her and surprising her with an affectionate hug. She was very much surprised at the second youngest's action. Even more when he proceeded to throw her over his shoulder, carrying her over to them as she and the Ragnarssons' laughed. Sigurd was proud of himself as he surprised his darling especially when he just demonstrated how strong he was to carry her. When they had finally arrived, he gently put down their princess down next Hvitserk. A man who was more than, happy to wrap his arm around her slim waist. A display of pride and affection that was never shown to the spying thrall who was hidden behind a vegetable stall a few feet away from them.

          She watched as the four now five of them laughed and spoke to each other excitedly about their plans to got to the beach. The exact same beach that her master Ubbe had taken her to. A beach that she'll never go to without at least one of the princes at her side. Margrethe's face soured at how free the three older princes were to show the she-elf their love and affection. Heck, she was even jealous of the fact that the youngest Ivar was showing the same look that all of them had. They were completely enthralled with the princess more than, they were with her. Ever since she came along Margrethe was filled with jealousy and hate towards the newcomer. But at the same time, she wished that Ubbe, Hvitserk, and Sigurd had shown her the same look and touch as they did her. She wished that she was never a thrall but a free woman. However, the Gods would never grant such a conniving woman like her because all her wishes and emotions were driven by greed and hunger for power.

        Margrethe watched as two of the princes gathered their bags and Ubbe helping Ivar on his back. As for Gilthoniel she walked waited patiently beside Ubbe and Ivar. The oldest brother had naturally grabbed her hand, intertwining their fingers as lovers would. Margrethe seethed at such action making her move slowly away from her hiding spot, walking towards the now moving group of royalty. Hvitserk was the first to notice their soon-to-be formal thrall walking towards them. He took a deep breath then, exhaled as he prepared himself for the task at hand. Officially breaking it off with the whore who they supposedly fell in love with. His brothers turned to him as he silently excused himself and walked towards the blonde-haired girl.

Gilthoniel had also turned her attention on Hvitserk who was now facing the thrall. Her heart felt slightly hurt as Margrethe laid her hands on his shoulders, sliding them down his chest with a seductive look in her eyes.

"Don't worry My Dove. Hvitserk isn't going anywhere especially with her", said Ubbe. Looking down on his love with reassurance.
"Is that so?", she asked. Squeezing his hand as she witnessed the thrall's attempt to kiss Hivtserk. But thank the Valar that he pulled away from him, removing her filthy hands away from his person.
"My brothers had discussed thoroughly closing their doors to her", said Ivar. Who had a very happy expression on his face as well as the satisfaction that Margrethe would soon be out his presence.
Gilthoniel now looked up him, tilting her head in confusion. "May I ask why? She is a thrall is she not. Does she no longer serve her...purpose?", she asked him.
"No, she does not. It didn't take us long after your arrival to realize what type of woman she is", admitted Ubbe.
"A whore", Ivar added.

"And that is why you are leaving her for something greater I'm assuming", she said.

The two nodded.

The Princess felt somewhat assured that her journey of finding which prince was her soulmate was not obstructed by a simple thrall. She looked at Hvitserk who had an angered look on his face as Margrethe made a last attempt to bring him to her bed. He ripped off her hands off him, throwing her down on the ground. She was hurt, to say the least.

"Pack your bags! By tomorrow morning you will be making your way to, your new master!", he yelled at the now heartbroken thrall. 'Sold? They sold me without saying a word' she thought.

Margrethe quickly scrambled to her knees in front of her former master. "Please Prince Hvitserk! Don't banish me from your sight! I can do better I promise", she begged.

Unfortunately, her pleas fell upon deaf ears because the third son of Ragnar turned away from her and left her on, her knees with tears falling down her face.

                It was through her teary eyes that Hivtserk walked quickly towards his brothers and the princess. His frown turned into a smile as Gilthoniel smiled at him. Sigurd wrapped his arm around his brother's shoulders pushing him gently to follow them towards the beach. Margrethe's nails dug into the dirt as both of her hands formed into fists. And her face contorted into deep-seated anger. 'I won't leave without having my revenge' she thought.

"I swear onto the Gods that you will pay for stealing them away from me", she said out loud to herself. Margrethe immediately got off her knees and brushed off the dirt off her dress. Walking away determined to ruin the princess that 'destroyed' her life as well as her plans. 

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A/N - YAY! Double update! I hope all of you enjoy reading both chapters. Remember to vote and comment in the box below. 😊❤❤❤