Aviana:"Shouldn't you be waiting in Eoferwic?!...(*Sihtric's blood began to boil*)...I didn't ask for this for nothing, Sihtric! God why are you so obsessed with always doing the right thing?!"
Sihtric:(*tightened his grip*)"Damn it Ana, you are carrying a child! My child, if we want to be precise!...(*Aviana flinched*)...so no matter what you plan to do, I won't let you go through with it! Not as long as you are carrying my child!"
Aviana:"I am not that far along in the pregnancy yet, Sihtric!...(*Sihtric made a horrified face*)...I am only four months pregnant at the most! So calm down and let me do my duty as a Queen!"
Uhtred:(*cleared his throat*)"No matter how far advanced the pregnancy is, you could be endangering both lives: yours and your child's!...(*Aviana looked at Uhtred*)...we will not let you do this! And we are angry that we don't know about your plan!"
Osferth:"We are not quite sure, if you don't trust us or if you are just stupid!...(*Finan stifled his laughter*)...Finan will now bring Steapa back in here and then you will explain to us, what you are up to! And since we have made it clear, that under no circumstances are you going anywhere but your chambers, we will take over the execution of your plan!"
Aviana:(*rolled her eyes*)"You are worse than my mother!...(*Osferth smiled proudly*)...but I will let you in on my plan and you are welcome to do the dirty work! Oh and also: would you finally let go off me, Sihtric?!"
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Sihtric nodded and let go off her! She checked her wrist before sitting down and explaining the plan! Finan went to get Steapa and together they re-entered the throne room! Aviana looked defeated and she felt horrible! The last pregnancy was like a fairytale...nothing hurt, she didn't need to vomit! But this pregnancy felt like a nightmare! And she was sure, that after this child was born, she would be done producing and giving birth to any more children! But she knew, that it was Sihtric's dream to have at least 4-5 children and she also knew, that she couldn't deny him any wish! So they would probably soon have a big argument about having more children!

Now Aviana needed to focus on not messing up the story! Steapa stood by her side, one hand on her shoulder and the other hand on his sword! Sihtric, Finan, Uhtred and Osferth listened closely and soon they understood, why she didn't say a word! They felt bad, that they made her feel like she was worth nothing! And especially Osferth felt bad, calling his sister stupid! Aviana was soon done explaining and immediately the boys jumped off their seats and left the throne room! Meanwhile: Gisela and Eadith braided Samarthia's hair and Guthred brought more flowers! They also drew pictures and drank milk! Eadith and Samarthia soon had a special bond...but Samarthia also had the same special bond with Gisela! Back to Uhtred and the others: the boys rode off and Aviana felt her child kicking the living shit out of her! Steapa noticed, that she felt uncomfortable and fetched Lady Ælswith! When her mother arrived in the throne room, Aviana vomited right in front of a big vase, which stood in the corner of the room!
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Lady Ælswith:"Honey are you sure you want to have more children after this pregnancy?...(*Aviana shook her head and Lady Ælswith laughed*)...sit down and put your feet up! I will have water and something to eat brought to you and then you will tell me, why Sihtric left you here!"
Steapa:(*cleared his throat*)"Lady Ælswith?...(*she turned her head*)...Sihtric, Uhtred, Finan and Osferth would have locked her up, if she had insisted on coming along! Sihtric is very worried about his unborn child and the condition of his wife!"
Aviana:"Which didn't stop him from portraying me as if I was out of my mind!...(*Steapa sighed*)...when he comes back, he will have his own chambers and I will give birth to this child alone and without him by my side!"
Lady Ælswith:(*her face dropped*)"Ana are you sure you want to be so cruel to him?...(*Aviana nodded*)...but darling, he only means well for you! Imagine if you had gone along and something had happened to your child!"
Steapa:"Your mother is right, Ana!...(*Aviana lowered her head*)...you already survived the first miscarriage almost not emotionally...we don't want to worry about another one!"
Aviana:(*tears rose in her eyes*)"And I would like to see Hild and Father Beocca!...(*Lady Ælswith nodded and disappeared*)...Steapa, could you fetch my blue scarf from my chambers?"
Steapa:"Of course, Ana!...(*she smiled at him*)...are you sure you are alright? Do you need anything else? Like some peace and quiet, for example?"
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Aviana shook her head and Steapa disappeared as well! Soon Hild and Father Beocca arrived and widely smiled at her...but when they saw the emotionless expression in her eyes, they flinched! Beocca kneed down in front of Aviana and she gave him a confused look! Hild took her hand and sat down besides her...Aviana didn't understand, what was going on! After Steapa arrived with her blue scarf, she stood up and put it on! Hild and Father Beocca looked at each other...the blue scarf meant something, they sure didn't like!

Lady Ælswith also returned and when she saw the blue scarf, her face dropped! Meanwhile: Uhtred, Finan, Osferth and Sihtric arrived at the location, Aviana told them and they kept their word...for some reason they should wait a while! And after a long while, the reason mentioned, was standing in front of them! It was Aviana, Hild and Beocca! Sihtric's blood began to boil...he didn't even recognise the blue scarf! Clarification: the blue scarf had a special meaning...when the Queen wore her blue scarf, death would overcome anyone, who dared to touch her or her loved ones! Uhtred, Finan and Osferth immediately recognised her blue scarf...they swallowed! Hild and Beocca jumped off their horses and walked over to Sihtric...he turned his head, only to look at the letter, Beocca gave him! He frowned but read it anyway!

The letter said: 'dear husband...I am so so sorry, that I made you angry and that I disappointed you! It was never my intention, to make you feel like, I don't trust you! You should know, that I trust you more than any other person, who walks this earth! You are my rock, my best friend, my lover and most importantly the father of my children! Being angry at you and loving you at the same time, causes confusion in my mind and I cannot think clear! I wanted to let you know, that I will remain here on my horse, far away from the battle, that follows! As you rightly said, I am carrying your child and I would never dare to harm him/her! You should know, that I love you more than anything and anyone and I really hope, that we can make up someday! I cannot stand you being angry at me and me being angry at you! I have decided, that we sleep in different chambers for a few nights, only to settle matters! Steapa already prepared everything and he will show you, your new chambers, when we are back in Winchester! But for now I wish you the best of luck! Be brave but also careful, just promise me that okay? If we could talk later, I would be more than happy but I respect it, if you would like to be on your own afterwards! Always feel loved and know, that I would never leave you! For nothing on this world would I leave you! You are the love of my life and I will forever be grateful, that we met! My live safer and half of my life! You will forever be all my madness, no one else deserves this honour! Now do what you do best and make me proud! I love you, Sihtric Kjartansson!"

With teary eyes he looked at her and let the letter slip out of his hand! Hild and Beocca looked at each other before turning to Aviana...she was crying! But she was proud...damn proud!
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Hild:"She wants you to know that she made sure you get into camp safely!...(*Sihtric looked at Hild*)...she has ensured, that everything runs smoothly! She doesn't like it any more than you do when you put yourself in danger!"
Sihtric:(*lowered his head*)"She instigated the battle and made sure nothing happens to us?...(*Beocca nodded*)...but how did she do that?"
Beocca:"She has sent word to Scotland and Wales, who have unceremoniously made their troops available!...(*Sihtric's eyes widened*)...she really loves you a lot!"
Sihtric:(*he lifted his head and looked at Aviana*)"Will she be here all the time?...(*Hild nodded*)...at a safe distance? So that nothing can happen to her?"
Hild:"Just as she told you in the letter!...(*Sihtric sighed*)...I understand that you are angry and I understand that it was probably not the wisest decision, not to tell you about the plan but it was safer that way!"
Uhtred:(*led his horse to where Hild, Beocca and Sihtric were standing*)"What are you doing here?! And what is Ana doing here?!...(*Sihtric wordlessly pressed the letter into his hand*)...should I read this now?"
Beocca:"Yes, then you understand what is going on here!...(*he watched as Uhtred read the letter*)...and what do you think? Are you and Aviana friends again or do you want to continue, being pissed at the woman who probably saved your arse big time before the battle even started?"
Uhtred:(*looked at Beocca*)"Who owns all the troops that gather here?...(*Sihtric slightly smiled*)...wait a minute, are those the Scottish and Welsh troops?!"
Hild:"Yes, because Aviana has made sure, that no harm comes to your messy arses!...(*Uhtred now also looked at Aviana*)...everything will go smoothly and you will be out of there in no time! Afterwards you will go to Aviana and make up with her, do you understand, Uhtred Ragnarsson?!"
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Uhtred nodded and looked at Sihtric! They rode over to where Finan and Osferth were waiting and told them, what Aviana has done for them! Finan and Osferth looked at her...they were very thankful! Then the battle began and as said: everything went smoothly and Uhtred's little group was out there in no time! On both sides men died, but Uhtred's side got off far better than the Danes' side! King Hywel and King Constantin came riding up to Aviana and thanked her for her trust!

Sihtric, Uhtred, Finan and Osferth watched the whole scenario with joy! Aviana finally smiled and Sihtric's world was whole again! Hild and Beocca smiled as well and waited, until Aviana's conversation was over! The two Kings and the Queen talked for quite a while and it looked like, that King Hywel and King Constantin, made a new ally: Wessex! Aviana was over the moon happy...she widely smiled! King Hywel turned his head, when Beocca approached them...Aviana smiled down at Beocca and waited for him to speak his mind, as he always does! King Constantin then looked over to Uhtred, Finan, Osferth and Sihtric...wondering, who it was, the Queen loved so much! So much, that she broke the rules and walked away from the palace again! He tried to find out who she loved so much, that she had to be there to make sure, nothing happened to him! King Constantin talked to Aviana, whilst Sihtric and Uhtred talked about the battle, they just fought! Finan and Osferth needed a moment to relax...they just killed many Danes and they weren't even sure, that that was the end...
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