Vikings imagines

Halfdan I (part 2)

Since the day they've arrived,everything has been crazy. Everyone was busy all the time. Yourfather, with the king and your future husband, was preparing theirpart of the deal. You, with your mother and servants, were preparingyour part. Your mother laughed out loud when you said you won't taketoo much of your things, so Halfdan will have a chance to spoil you,as a good husband should. She knew this was your way of copying withtough situations.

The day before the wedding you wereready for the travel. The people were preparing for your weddingcombine with the sacrifice, so the gods would bless your marriage andthe deal between your families and people.

You were sitting on a cliff, yourfavourite spot, where you've always come to clear your mind.

-Aren't you cold, my lady?

You turned your head to see it wasHalfdan.

-You scared me.

-I'm sorry it was not my intention.

He sat down next to you.

-How is it there? Where you live? - youasked him.

-It's a great land. Very beautiful. Youshould like it in there.

You nodded your head in silence.

-No one will mistreat you, includingme, I promise this to you.

-Thank you, my lord.

-Call me by my name. I'm Halfdan.

-I'm Y/N. - you smiled kindly at him.You appreciate the effort he made to help you feel comfortable.

At the time you were shivering due tothe cold wind blowing on the cliff. Halfdan offered to take you back,so you wouldn't freeze. It was not that near from the centre of thetown, so to keep the conversation you asked him about some of theraids he was a part of. He impressed you by his passion for exploringand his love for the gods.

-I wish I could go on the raid one day.- you sighed.

-Maybe if you will train hard enough, Iwill take you with me sometime. - Halfdan smiled at you.

-Would you really?

-Of course I would. There's nothingmore exciting for a Viking, than fighting beside his own wife. Nowrest, Y/N. Tomorrow will be a long day.

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The ceremony felt like itlasted five minutes. It was as if you were only observing everything,not taking part in it. For the whole day Halfdan was very kind toyou, very caring. He seemed almost ... nervous?

When it was already dark,everyone went outside to make a sacrifice to the gods. You would lieif you said it was not exciting for you to finally feel what it'slike when it's your husband who paints your face with blood, not yourfather. When he marked your face, he gave you a very sweet kiss, thenlooked you in the eyes and whispered:

-I will take care of you.

When the time had come, hetook you to his bed. He was very gentle. It wasn't your first timewith a man, but it was nice not to feel scared. After all. you didn'tknow him, you've only met a few days ago. It was actually quiteexciting- to share a bed with a man you didn't know, both covered inblood.

When you were finished, heordered the slaves to prepare a bath for the both of you. Hedelicately washed your hair, your face and body from the blood andsweat. It felt good. Being taken care of. You had people do thingsfor you whole your life, but it was different.

When you were clean heordered the slaves to clean everything quietly and took you naked tobed. You thought he would take you for the second time this night,but he only kissed your forehead nad said:

-Sleep well, my wife. I'lltake you home in the morning.