A/N: So for the Rus' Viking warriors, these guys and gals are wearing the Brigandine armor from Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the Kievan warriors wear a black version of this armor. Anyway, this story is nearly finished and I wanted to thank you guys for sticking with it, and for those of you guys wondering what's next, I'm going to finish Traveler Part II and then get into modern AU stories. Now, onwards to the next chapter!

(Normal pov— Days after the fall of Denmark)

The icy winds and blistering cold forced Nuffink, Katerina, and Pouncer to take shelter for the night in a cave that was warmed by hot springs deep within, the blast of heat was well received as the two Haddocks shook off the ice clinging to their clothes. Pouncer too shook off hundreds of snowflakes clinging to his body and proceeded to approach a hot spring and plunged himself in the heated pool.

"It appears somebody needs to warm up," Katerina said with a chuckle, "I don't blame him, it's a mess out there."

Nuffink, who had removed their satchels off of Pouncer before he decided to take a swim in the heated pool pulled out a bedroll and a long, thick layer of bear fur to provide extra warmth, should they have need of it. "Yes, it's pretty bad out there," Nuffink said in agreement with his wife's words, "and I don't think that storm is going to let up anytime soon, we'll wait it out for the night and hopefully the storm will pass when the sun rises." The young man also pulled out wood for a fire and several fish they had caught while on their way back to the Kievan Empire, which was only hours away.

Stripping off their heavy fur cloaks, Nuffink and Katerina huddled close by the fire while they cooked the fish together in comfortable silence. A ghastly howl of winter wind filled their ears and the unwelcome cold crept into the cave and sunk into their flesh like cold steel, causing them both to shiver lightly and come closer together. Resting her head on Nuffink's shoulder, Katerina murmured out. "What if they reject me?" The thought had crossed his mind numerous times, she was a Christian by birth and he was what they call a heathen. Nuffink had an inkling that their marriage would be frowned upon by the Kievan people, but those who allied with Hiccup after the late Boleslav hurtled his armies at Denmarks' gate promised to support the Scandinavian people and Katerina.

"Most likely," Nuffink replied to Katerina's words, "but then again, they may not. We have allies who should come to our aid when we arrive, I only hope they honor their word and not cast us aside." Katerina hummed in agreement and kissed Nuffink's cheek and began feathering his neck and face with kisses, causing him to chuckle. "Gods, you've been very kissy these past few days," he said, "or is it... something else you desire?"

"Well, we never did get to consummate our marriage," Katerina stated, "while we have time for ourselves, will you make love to me?"

"Your wish is my command," Nuffink said with a warm smile, "I'd hate to leave the impression that I don't wish to satisfy your desires." The two then cupped each other's cheeks and kissed deeply, there was no rush between them but merely a slow, yet passionate display of love between the two of them as they caressed what skin they could touch while kissing. The heat between them soon became unbearable and they peeled off their clothes and coming together for another kiss.

Katerina then yelped when Nuffink shoved her down on the bedroll beneath them, pressing his naked body against her own. She wasn't a delicate flower. She had muscles of her own that made Nuffink's mouth water. She gave the Viking prince a sultry stare. Her lips were parted, and she was breathing heavily, making her breasts rise and fall. Even when Nuffink was on top of her, she was still stroking his cock, the tip rubbing against her toned stomach, wetting her skin with his pre-cum.

He then brushed his lips against hers, teasing his wife with the idea of a kiss before he grabbed a fistful of her hair and tilted her head back, leaving her neck exposed so that he could plant dozens of tender kisses over her skin. She let out a high-pitched yelp and moaned with pleasure as Nuffink worked his mouth downwards until he was kissing the valley between her breasts. His tongue ran over her gorgeous, flawless skin before he found her nipples. He circled one with the tip of his tongue, flicking it every so often before he started sucking on them. Katerina was now arching her back, pressing her breasts into Nuffink's face.

Katerina soon released her grasp on Nuffink's cock before shoving him to the side. Before he could say or do anything, she straddled him, pinning her husband roughly as her lips found his. She explored his mouth with her tongue, and Nuffink welcomed it by sucking on it. Their hands roamed each other's bodies. One of his hands continued to caress her breasts while my other moved down so that I could cup her pert backside.

''I want to taste you," she said against his mouth before she slid herself down his body, sinking lower until her face was hovering above his aching cock.

Now that Nuffink was fully erect, she took a moment to admire his true size and girth. She grasped it and then slapped it lightly against her cheek, making it rosy, and then pushed the tip against her lips. Nuffinnk groaned with anticipation and moved his hand down to grab her hair. She slowly parted her lips and then took his cock in her mouth. She started sucking him as her lips slid up and down his shaft, moaning around it as it slipped into her throat at a steadily quickening pace.

It felt so good, and Katerina looked utterly divine. Nuffink couldn't help himself as he then bucked his hips upwards, watching her take him all the way down to the base and she let out a gagging noise. She released him from her mouth, gasping for air and he instantly let go of her hair as she pulled away. Thick strands of spittle stretched between his cock and her lips.

"Apologizes," he said.

Katerina looked down at her husband and shook her head, she then smiled. "Do it again!''

She leaned in and nuzzled her cheek up against his cock. Taking the hint, Nuffink grabbed his drenched cock and wiped it on her face. Her eyes lit up and his cock throbbed in his hand.

"You love my cock, don't you?" Nuffink purred out.

''I love it," she answered and then kissed the tip, "its far

"You want it, don't you?" I asked. I was fighting off moans because she was continually planting soft kisses up and down my cock. "You want me to fuck you?"

''Yes! I'm so wet for you!'' She replied, still kissing my cock.

Nuffink could see one of her hands slip between her legs, rubbing her labia to get herself ready. At the same time, she used her other hand to pinch her nipple, rubbing and pulling it as she started deepthroating him by bobbing her head up and down, gagging and choking on him while doing so. Nuffink threw his head back and moan loudly while he placed his hands on either side of her head, curled his fingers around the back, and tugged, causing Katerina to croak and pulled back when he hit the back of her throat.

''G-Gods Katerina, that's so good!'' Nuffink moaned.

As the Viking prince thrust into her mouth, listening to the sounds she was making as she took him down her throat, Katerina reached underneath him, dug her fingers into his backside, and pulled in time with his thrusts, showing him how much she wanted it.

His balls slapped hard against her chin, and his cock slipped deeper than before. She opened her mouth wide, and her hands moved quickly to the front of his hips, pushing him away with desperate strength. Long strands of spit hung from her chin, and there were globs of it on her breasts. It was dripping from my balls, and hanging in sticky strands from the shaft.

''Nuffink,'' she said with strength in her voice, causing Nuffink to shiver in arousal, ''take me as hard as you want, however you want.''

''As you wish," he said breathlessly.

He then grabbed Katerina by the waist, giving her another passionate kiss on the lips before he helped her onto the ground. Nuffink climbed onto her, straddling her body, as he saw her legs drifting apart. He then grabbed her soft breast, and squeezed hard, making her whimper. As he let go of her breast and reached between her legs, running a finger over her damp folds. His cock throbbed and his heart pounded seeing her sweet reaction to his touch.

Katerina's back arched once again, lifting her beautiful breasts toward him when he shoved two fingers inside of her. She was dripping, and Nuffink felt a drop of her juices slowly creeping down onto his hand, he curled his fingers, pressing against her clit.

"Tell me what you want," he whispered into her ear, nibbling it a little for good measure, "go on, my love."

"I want... I want you to take me!" She answered breathlessly.

Her inner muscles squeezed my fingers. Nuffink wanted to lick her flower until she screamed herself hoarse. But that can come afterward. Katerina wanted him to take her first, so that's what he was going to do. He pulled his fingers out of her folds and dug his hand under the back of her knees. ''Turn over,'' he murmured out gently. Katerina smiled at her husband before doing as instructed, resting on her hands and knees and facing away from him. Seeing her pert backside this close to him was driving him mad with desire. She teased me by wiggling her backside at me, enticing me to make a move. So, I gave her ass a smack.

She looked back over her shoulder at me. "If that's all you've got?''

Nuffink was surprised by his wife's words, so he decided to strike her backside harder.

She playfully rolled her eyes at him. ''Come now," she said in a playful tone, "I know you can do better.''

Nuffink pouted at her. If she was going to challenge him like that, then he had no choice but to unleash his inner beast. He then brought my hand down on her backside with a resounding smack. She yelped this time. ''How's that?'' He teased with a smirk.

"Better!'' She laughed, her words caused Nuffink to bring his hand down on her backside again, hard enough to sting my palm. ''Harder! Don't hold back Nuffink!''

Again and again, the Viking prince spanked his wife's backside, leaving bright red handprints as she cried out in pleasure after each smack. She encouraged him to keep going, even when he was getting worried that he was spanking a bit too hard. But if he eased his efforts, she would give him a deathly glare.

This went on for some time before Katerina buried her face down onto the bedroll and lifted her backside higher, backing her body into his so that his cock was brushing against her cheeks. ''I'm done waiting. Take me now!''

Nuffink couldn't wait any longer either, he leaned forward and thrust his hips, shoving his cock inside her. His whole body was tingling at the feeling of being inside her once again. He was balls deep inside of her, he pulled her up by holding onto her shoulders. Katerina wanted to be taken hard, so that's exactly what he was going to give her.

Their sweaty bodies collided with loud claps, in sync with their erotic moans of pleasure. Nuffink could see his wife's beautiful body buck against his strong thrusts, causing her breasts to bounce back and forth. Her reddened backside shook with every push.

"Is this..." Nuffink then jammed his cock back into her. "What you want?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" She screamed in time with my relentless thrusts. Katerina was so wet that her juices were squirting out around his cock.

Nuffink soon found myself grunting and growling as he watched her body rock. Her face reddened as she looked over her shoulder to watch her husband take her. Her hair flowed, sometimes covering her sweaty face as her head lashed.

''N-Nuffink,'' she whimpered between thrusts. ''I want to taste myself on your cock!''

The Viking prince would not deny his wife's desires, so he let go of her as he pulled himself out of her body. Using his superior human strength and stamina, Nuffink lifted her legs and flipped her on her back. He then moved on top of her and slapped his soaking hard cock against her lips. She licked and sucked the shaft, slurping up her juices, and smearing them over her face. Meanwhile, Nuffink reached behind and started rubbing her folds, causing her body to tremble underneath him. Once she had finished cleaning her juices off her husband's cock, she returned to sucking him.

"You want to cum, don't you?" He asked.

"Yes!"

He smiled at her teasingly before pulling his cock away. She whimpered and tried to lean forward to keep him in her mouth. Nuffink pinched her right nipple hard, causing her to writhe. Katerina gasped loudly as Nuffink played with her breasts and labia at the same time. He brought the hand he was using to tease her folds to her face, and she started licking his fingers frantically.

After that erotic display, Nuffink wanted to return to being inside his wife, and judging by the look of want on Katerina's face, he could tell she was thinking the same thing. Nuffink moved down and off of her, grabbed her legs, taking a moment to appreciate the softness of her skin before he then pushed her knees back up towards her chest. Her juices were dripping down onto her puckered hole.

The sight caused Nuffink to lick his lips. ''Are you fine with me taking your backside?''

Katerina looked at her husband and replied. ''I've thought about it. But I haven't done anything yet.''

''Do you want to?''

''Maybe another time. Right now, my cunt is burning and I need your cock back inside me," she smiled at Nuffink, "thank you for asking.''

Giving his wife an understanding nod, Nuffink moved closer, letting his cock slide over her folds. As soon as the tip was over her, he began plowing her yet again, causing Katerina to cry out and throw her head back in pleasure. Still buried inside her, Nuffink reached under her knees and leaned forward, pressing them even closer to her body. He then grabbed her breasts, caressing them as he pulled back to slam into her again.

She screamed in response. "Yes!''

"You love this, don't you?" He growled out while giving her another fast, powerful thrust.

"Gods yes, take me!" She cried, and then grunted when sweaty bodies collided. "Please, take me, Nuffink!"

He released her breasts, then curled his fingers around her thighs, held on tight, and gave her what she was begging for. The sound of the rapid smacks of their bodies echoed around them. Nuffink took Katerina, hard and fast. He pulled almost all the way out before burying himself inside of her once again. She screamed long and hard. The sound made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. And she kept screaming until she exploded into a mind-numbing orgasm.

Katerina convulsed beneath him, but she grabbed his body and pulled him in, wanting her husband to still take her mercilessly while she came. Her screams turned to cute squeaks. Nuffink was well on the way to an explosion of his own. ''Where should I cum?'' He groaned out.

"Inside me," she pleaded, "plant your seed inside me so that I can bless you with an heir."

Nuffink obliged his wife's request and soon he threw his head back and cried out in ecstasy while he planted his seed deep in her womb, causing them both to moan out happily. Katerina panted for a few seconds while Nuffink moved off of her. He then tenderly brushed his thumb over her face. ''Are you okay?'' He asked softly.

She answered him with a quick laugh and wrapped her arms around his neck, embracing him tightly. ''That was quite intense, wouldn't you say?''

''I'll say,'' he agreed, ''but, you are okay?''

She smiled at her husband. ''Yes, I'm fine," she then pecked his lips and found it sweet he was still caring about her well-being, "thank you for asking." Katerina then leaned forward to kiss Nuffink soundly and he happily returned the gesture. The need for air broke them apart, and Katerina caressed Nuffink's cheek and whispered tenderly. "I love you," nuzzling her nose against his, she repeated herself, "I love you." The Viking prince kissed his wife's forehead and returned her sentiments wholeheartedly. "Sleep now my love," he murmured, "we'll need our strength for what tomorrow may hold." Nodding in understanding, Katerina settled herself in Nuffink's arms, soon enough, the young couple drifted to sleep in each other arms.

The following day would be long and there was much to do if Katerina was able to obtain her rightful claim to the Kievan throne.

(The following day— Within the walls of the Kievan Empire)

Bells from the cathedral rang throughout the streets as the citizens were attending Sunday service, whilst the guards outside remained on guard; patrolling the streets and looking out beyond the wall that surrounded their city. The Rus' people had heard of Denmark's fall and many rejoiced that the pagan Blood Kings empire had been struck a crippling blow, however, they also mourned that it was not their own people or late king to deliver this devastating blow to the pagan empire.

Regardless, the Kievan Empire was on high alert and those of proper standing and position within the city had taken command for the time being, until an election for a new ruler began.

As the Kievan warriors on the walls looked outward, they could see two figures draped in heavy furs while sitting on the back of a dragon. The warriors readied themselves-- drawing their bows and nocking arrows at these strangers, one of the warriors on the wall then barked out. "Halt!" Soon enough, the dragon came to a stop and the hooded riders on its back patted their reptilian companions' side. "State your business here strangers!" One of the guards demanded.

"Menya zovut Katerina Kheddok," removing her hood and revealing herself to her countrymen, Katerina continued, "i ya trebuyu audiyentsii u tekh, kto poobeshcal podderzhat' Ikkinga Kheddoka, Krovavogo korolya Norvegii." Exchanging looks amongst each other, the guards turned back to Katerina and sneered at her with disgust.

"Whore!"

"Adultress!"

"You dare return here and expect an audience after you've committed a most heinous sin in the eyes of God? Many of our people are dead because of your actions!"

Pouncer growled at the guards' hostile tone, Nuffink placed a hand on his dragon's head and spoke up. "We had forged a deal with several Rus' who were spared when your armies attacked Denmark some time ago, where are they?" When he received no answer, Nuffink's nostrils flared in anger as he saw the Kievan warriors smirking amongst themselves. "What have you done?" Handfuls of guards then disposed of several heads which belonged to the Rus' survivors that returned to inform the Kievan people of the deal they had established with Hiccup.

"By forging a deal with the pagan king, these men and women were executed for betraying us and our faith," the head guard said firmly, "we will not submit to a pagan ruler, nor will we broach business with his whelp or whore of a daughter in law." The warriors on the wall began laughing while grunting in agreement. Enraged at being greeted by mockery, insults, and severed heads of the Rus' that allied with his father, Nuffink's blood burned hot and he raised a hand up and fired crimson plasma that ripped one of the guards head off, causing the others to cease their laughter and cry out in both fear and shock.

"Continue to shower us with insults, threats, and severed heads, and I will see to it that your innards are removed from your bodies so that Odin's ravens may feast upon them," Nuffink then snarled out, "take us to whoever leads and see to it that we gain an audience. We would have words." The guard once more shared looks among each other and then returned their gaze at Nuffink, causing the Viking prince to raise a questioning eyebrow and ready another blast of crimson fire. "Do you wish to remain of this world, do not put me to the test," he then growled out, "be the good servants that you are and fetch your new master!" Considering their options, the guards nodded amongst themselves and then turned to their superior officer who held the final word.

"Raise the gates," he said, "and contain them here, while I fetch our master."

The gates were opened and Nuffink urged Pouncer to advance, the Night Light slowly entered the Kievan capital city while also keeping a sharp eye on the approaching guards with weapons drawn and pointed in their direction. Whilst the head guard ran into the city to fetch Kyiv's new ruler, for the time being, Nuffink turned to Katerina and inquired gently. "Are you alright?" He could see his wife was troubled, and he knew it was because of the guards' words. "Pay no mind to those inbred curs," he murmured against her ear, "you are no whore, the fault lies with the fools who paired you with that abusive dog, Igor."

"A name I have all but struck from my memory," Katerina said, "their words hurt me, true. But do not mistake me for a delicate flower that cannot handle harshness. We are here to establish my claim to the Kievan throne and see to it that the people acknowledge me as their new ruler or risk eradication at the hands of your fathers' enemies." Grunting at her words, Nuffink exhaled and looked to the gloomy heavens silently prayed that whatever happens next would lead to their deaths.

(Within the Kievan cathedral)

The citizens gathered within the cathedral were partaking of communion— receiving the elements which represented the blood and body of Christ, a cup of wine, and a piece of bread. As the bishop was reciting scriptures, the doors to the establishment opened and the head guard who was manning the wall entered and looked to a golden crucifix of Christ nailed to a cross and lowered his head while performing the sign of a cross. He then approached the temporary ruler of the Kievan Empire until a leader of royal blood was established, the name of this leader was Borna, a noblewoman who was once a ferocious Viking shield maiden, although she still stands as a warrior, she has forsaken the old gods and has been converted into Christianity.

Borna bore dirty blond hair, piercing blue eyes, and she stood as one of Boleslav's trusted advisors. Upon hearing of Boleslav and Igor's death, Borna was devastated and swore she would see their deaths avenged. When the Rus' survivors that allied themselves with Boleslav arrived in Kyiv to tell the people that Katerina now stood a Haddock and that they would ally themselves with the Blood King, Borna ordered these Rus' to be executed for dealing with the pagan king and should Katerina be foolish enough to return, she was to stand trial for her heinous sin of adultery and then be executed for all to witness.

As Borna was about to partake in the elements that represented Christ's blood and body, the head guard cleared his throat and spoke. "Apologizes, Lady Borna—"

"I was about to accept the body and blood of our savior, Christ Jesus!" Borna snarled out. "What news do you carry that disrupts me from partaking these holy elements?"

"As I was saying, the harlot Katerina Boleslav, now Haddock has returned with her pagan husband," the guard continued, "they both demand an audience with you."

Whispers filled the air of Katerina's return and Borna let out a snarl that effectively silenced everyone, the woman then looked into the guards' eyes and gave him instructions. "Escort them to the palace throne room, and keep them under constant watch," she then turned back to one of the cathedral's servents who held a plate of bread and cup of wine, "I will be there to greet our guests after I partake of these holy elements." Nodding in understanding, the guard left the cathedral while Borna partook of the bread and wine provided for her and then looked to the golden crucifix that held a golden image of Christ and prayed.

"Gospod', ya molyus' o sile i mudrosti, kotoryyee mne nuzhny, kogda ya imeyu delo s etimi yazychnikami. Pust' ispolnitsya tvoya volya, a ne moya. Amin'."

With that said, Borna excused herself and made her way out of the cathedral whilst two guards within accompanied her to the palace.

It was time to deal with the harlot Katerina and her pagan husband.

(Katerina's pov)

Some time had passed until finally we were escorted to the palace that I once called home, as we were led into the city, I could see those who were not attending the Sunday service in the cathedral laying eyes upon me and murmuring amongst themselves. Some of the eyes bearing down upon me were filled with disgust, joy, curiosity, and wonder. The only thing going through my mind was the thought of securing a seat of power and drawing upon the resources Kyiv has to offer and lend support to my new family in Scandinavia.

"Be brave," Nuffink murmured out to me, "they will try to diminish you and brand you as nothing more than a whore, prove your people why you deserve the Kievan throne."

My husbands' words were of great comfort and gave me the strength I needed to see this done.

Upon entering the palace, I noticed that nothing had changed except for the leader who now occupied the throne within. Once the guards led us into the throne room, I laid eyes upon a woman who I was very familiar with, she glared daggers at me and extended her arms out while speaking in a mocking tone. "Your majesty, welcome home!" Rising from the throne, Borna then smirked at me. "The whore who destroyed our kingdom," her smirk vanished and was replaced with a murderous glare, "you dare defile this place with your presence—?"

"Spare me your taunts and prattle," I then snarled out, taking Borna by surprise, "you occupy yourself upon my throne, and I hold legitimacy to the throne and the Kievan kingdom. I demand you and the Kievan people pledge yourselves to my command."

"You would have me submit to a woman who forsook the risen Christ in favor of the pagan gods? You would have me submit myself to the woman who committed adultery with this vile heathen?!" Borna asked while letting a disbelieving laugh, she then spat in Katerina's face and seethed out. "Never!"

Groaning in disgust while wiping the saliva off my face, I looked into Borna's eyes which were burning with hatred towards me, I then inhaled sharply and connected my fist with Borna's face. The blow sent blood and spittle to fly out of her mouth and causing her to crash down on the marble floor. The guards within the palace drew their weapons and advanced, Pouncer crouched on all fours and readied himself for a fight, as did Nuffink. "I will not be denied what is rightfully mine," I said while drawing a sword and pointing it at Borna, "if I have to fight you to claim what is mine then that is what I'll do." My words caused Nuffink to look at me as if I were mad, he was about to object, but I shook my head at him; silently telling him to remain quiet while I handled this rapidly escalating situation.

"You would dare challenge me to gain a throne?" Borna laughed while spitting out a mouthful of blood. I stood my ground as the woman rose to her feet and eyed me like a predator does while stalking prey. "You stand no chance against me," she said with a smug smirk, "killing you would not even be worth my time."

"It would be unwise to underestimate me," I said while eyeing Borna from head to toe, "I will kill you if I must."

"Doubtful," she said with a smirk, "but if you believe yourself capable of the act, then I accept your challenge for control of the Kievan Empire." With that said, she turned her back on me and left the throne room to fetch her armor and sword.

Meanwhile, Nuffink seized my arm and hissed under his breath. "Have you lost your mind?! You're no warrior! How can you possibly hope to defeat such a hardened warrior?" Smirking in amusement, I murmured out. "There is much I have not revealed to you," I then winked at him, "but I think you'll be presently surprised once Borna no longer stands between me and claiming the Kievan throne." I then steel my nerves and ready myself for the fight that is to come.

The fate of the Scandinavian people rested upon my shoulders, my father-in-law needed the men of Kyiv to aid him in defeating the sea of enemies they now face.

I will not accept failure, not when the lives of my family are in the balance.

A/N: A little catfight in the next chapter between Katerina and Borna here. Hopefully, I can get another chapter in tomorrow, but no promises.