(y/n) - your name

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I sighed as I tugged on my hood tighter, my cloak obscuring my figure as I rode on Onyx, my black horse who was dearest childhood friend since he was a foal. I looked up, watching the greenery of trees and bushes pass me slowly with the neverending blue sky above us as we travelled down a pathway through dense forest. It was quiet besides the chatter amongst my clan members that were here to serve and protect my father, my siblings and I.

We finally reached the other side of the forest to be met with a large village clan bustling with people. "My Lord, we have arrived." One of the soldiers exclaimed as a few men from the village ride up to meet us.

"Who goes there?" They growled, holding up their shields and swords.

"King Athelstan and his daughters to meet with King Hargreeves." The savage-looking men finally lower their weapons and let us pass through, following us into the village. The village people around us whisper and chatter in excitement when they lay their eyes on my sisters who held their heads high. They wore their best and most extravagant pieces of clothing to show that they were royalty to everyone that glanced their way.

I look down and snicker, seeing the mud and uneven pavement, knowing they were going to whine about their shoes and clothes being ruined. "Big mistake." We stop in front of the King's house with him greeting us. Beside him was his wife, Queen Grace as she smiled brightly at us while he stayed stone-faced.

Two very different people if I've ever seen in my life.

"King Athelstan, I welcome you to my home. I hope the journey has not been too difficult." My father hops down from his horse, shaking hands with King Hargreeves and pulling him in to hug him.

I raise a brow at the interaction.

When did they get so close together?

"My dear friend, how many times have I told you to just call me Athelstan?" My father beams out, his positive personality breaking King Hargreeves to show a sliver of emotion.

He smiled softly, clearing his throat. "Please come in. My dear wife has set out a magnificent feast for you. Please join us and let us take care of your belongings." I look over to see my sisters being assisted to get down from their horses by some of the Kings men.

I easily jump down, ignoring the man that was about to help me. "Try not to buck this man too hard Onyx. I'm sure he doesn't want his family line severed painfully." Onyx whinnies, huffing out in annoyance as I smooth down his mane while the man backs away in slight fear and covering his lower parts.

I follow my father inside, pulling my hood and cloak over my head tighter to cover my mask. My heavy booths clacked against the wooden floors as we walked towards a large table filled with various food. I stood beside my father with my sisters on his other side.

We sat down as the King sat at the head of the table with his wife. "The journey has not been difficult, fortunately. Spring always brings such beautiful seasonal supplies and scenery." my father exclaims as I sat still, staying quiet, unlike my sisters who started gossiping.

I could see from the corner of my eye that King Hargreeves was watching me with slight confusion and interest as I wasn't dressed like my sisters. I had chosen to wear my battle outfit which was more comfortable and flexible to move in than tight corsets and long fabrics of silk dresses. I wore heavy leather-bound pants and a tunic shirt that was embedded with lightweight and protective metal chest plate.

"Ah, your children are finally here. Look how much they have grown since the last time I saw them." I l quickly stood up with my family, bowing at the 4 boys that had walked into the dining area as they bowed before us as well.

"They have grown into respectable sons, yes. This is Luther," King Hargreeves introduces us to the biggest and tallest son. He was almost built like a fighting bull. "Diego," The other was smaller but average-sized and height. He was throwing a knife in the air and catching it easily.

Cool, wonder if he could teach me.

"Ben," The next was shy-looking while he held a book, almost blushing as he stared at Jill who was also blushing. "And finally my youngest, Five."

Five, what an odd name.

I looked over at the youngest and the shortest son, even though he would be taller than me. My breath hitched as he rose from his bow, his aquamarine like eyes easily capturing my own. He had a cool and blank face like his father, jaw chiselled with a hint of what seemed to be dimples on his face.

He's gorgeous.

"It is my pleasure to introduce my daughters. Jill, Cassandra, Lila," My sisters bowed once again as my father turned to me with a bright smile. "And my youngest, (y/n)."

"Sires." I bow and King Hargreeves rose a brow at me as he signalled for us to sit down again. Everyone started eating and I could already see Jill conversing with Ben, Sloane with Luther and Lila with Diego.

Not surprised since they all are in a relationship together already.

That was the reason for this trip, to get them happily married.

"I didn't know you had four daughters. I only knew the existence of three."

"Ah yes. (y/n) here is my prize and glory. Besides dear Lila who fights with me in my battles, (y/n) has been my secret strategist for all my battles that I have won." I look up from my plate to see that I had gained the Kings and Five's interest at what my father said.

"Is there a reason for her to be hidden behind a mask?" Five asks out and I blink at him in surprise.

"It's to keep her identity hidden for her sake." My father smiles down at me and I smile back, my eyes squinting through the open areas of my mask.

"Job well done. I was puzzled as to why you had brought one of your sons." Five mutters out and goes back to eating as my father burst out laughing.

"I'm sure your sisters are very well taken so there is no reason to wed my sons with them. How are the rest of your siblings by the way?"

There's more to this family!?

"Klaus is engaged happy to a man named Dave. They are living in his kingdom for the time being." I jumped slightly in my seat, looking over at the queen who had finally spoken. "Allison is now married to Raymond Chestnut, a dear friend and neighbouring King while sweet Viktor is planning his wedding with his partner Sissy." The queen gushes over her children and I could see how much she loved them dearly. "You should come to the wedding! It will be marvelous!"

"I humbly accept the offer Queen Grace-" King Hargreeves clears his throat, a sudden seriousness in the air taking over.

"I apologise for cutting this short but we must discuss the marriage agreements between our 4 children."

Wait, 4!?

Me!?

Including me!?

"Excuse me what!?" I got cut off by Five who had slammed his hands on the table, a furious look in his eyes. "When did I agree to marry!? I do not recall ever having such a conversation with you father." Five lowly seethes and I turn to my father, also furious.

"I agreed to accompany you as a soldier father. How could you lie to me about the purpose of my travels here!?" I growl out and my father frowns before plastering on a serious look. I falter, only seeing this expression during battles and missions.

"You are now of age to be married. I cannot have you help me with my battles all the time (y/n). I want you to live comfortably with a husband without the worries of enemies coming after you-"

"-and yet you lie to me. You know my pure disgust and hatred for the idea of marriage and yet you manipulate me." my father looks at me sadly as I get up from my seat harshly as my hood falls down, my long hair cascading over my shoulders. "I apologise but I am awfully fatigued from my voyage. I would like to be directed to my lodging for the night." Queen Grace gets up and ushers me from the table away from everyone.

~ A/N ~

I started watching Vikings again for the second time since the new season came out and I wanted to rewatch it since I kinda forgot where I was up to.

I hate how I'm crushing over Floki again right now lol. Why am I attracted to lowkey crazy dudes?????????????

The show is ridiculously good too haha 👍🏻👍🏻