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therealvikingstrash · 1 year

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Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla Recs!

Phew, it's been a minute since I've done one of these. Now back with a new design and additional fandom! Keep in mind that this rec list is my personal taste and yours might differ. I managed to read twelve fics despite the year I had and I think twelve fics for twelve months is a good number. (list below the cut)

Crossing the Abyss by @northernxstories - E - Multi - 23,6k

A beautifully written Space AU with polyamorous pairings. The relationships between the characters are just as interesting to read about as the bigger story of their journey. And I don't think I'm biased in the least, just because I made part of the art. This story is a whole treat!

Summary: The Kattegat was a unique vessel, designed to cross the expanse of space known as the Abyss. Once a ship enters the Abyss, the stresses surrounding the vessel increased exponentially and there was no known means of navigation in the starless void. Captain Bjorn Ragnarsson, known as Bjorn Ironside for his ability to survive seemingly impossible battles, has relied often on his brothers, Ivar, Ubbe and Hvitserk, and his sister, Gyda, to crew his ship.

Ivar was determined to defeat the impossible Abyss and has heard of a scholar who has invented a method of navigation that might be able to accomplish the task. Gyda and Ivar came up with a plan to get this information and if necessary, kidnap the scientist. Once on board the ship, the scientist is faced with unexpected challenges and rewards. However, before they can attempt the journey, Gyda must face her past.

October Rust by @bouncehousedemons - T - Ubbe/OFC - 1,9k

Wonderful imagery throughout the whole fic and and a great continuation of Salt of the Earth and Sea, which I also highly recommend to read! Summary: Ubbe assumes his lover has met a grisly demise, until an unexpected reunion with his brother proves otherwise.

polish the blood and the bruise by @underragingwaves - M - Hvitserk - 4,7k

Soldier Hvitserk, veterinarian Ubbe and a kitten. All very strong points to sell this fic, but please, it is so much more! If you like military themed stories, are a sucker for angst and family bonding this fic will hit all the right spots. I love it dearly and I'm sure so will you. It's also a nice crossover with Vikings: Valhalla characters.

Summary: Hvitserk came home from war, or so they tell him. Most days, he begs to differ about whether he ever made it out of the desert.

Reactions of your Kind by @ulfrsmal - E - Ubbe/Hvitserk - 3,1k

A bit of forbidden action in a hot spring and very nice mental images being painted along the way. Kudos to the lovely author!

Summary: Plagued by thoughts and desires he shouldn’t have had, Ubbe retreated to the hot springs outside of Kattegat… and had his bath interrupted by the one person he’d hoped wouldn’t see him so weak.

Sleepy Mornings by @ritual-unions - E - Ubbe/OFC - 7k

This is a story that reads like devouring your favorite food, while savoring it for as long as possible. Tender and electrifying and Ubbe is so very in character, I love it.

Summary: Winnifred lives a sheltered life as a Christian woman in King Alfred’s court. Not truly understanding the meaning of sexual pleasure her new husband, Ubbe Ragnarsson, is more than willing to show her the path.

I wish I knew how to quit you by @niishiki - E - Ivar/Heahmund - 1,2k

To make it short, if you love the naughty forbidden church sex, old/young pairing and Ivar being a little shit, this is a must-read.

Summary: Bishop Heahmund is a man of God - yet, he finds himself unable to resist temptation time and time again.

Til the light comes back by @naps4bats - T - Emma/Canute - 5,4k

I really liked how canon was translated into modern day AU and how well it worked! It's a lovely story with all the characters we like and don't like but still love to read about.

Summary: Emma and Canute enjoy a brief romance during a power outage. A couple of weeks later, they find their real lives intertwine.

Summer Days, Summer Nights by @encomium-emmae - T - Emma/Canute - 3.5k

An absolute lovely read for this pairing, set in a modern day AU. I like me some competitive Emma and Canute duo!

Summary: During a week of mandated vacation at a beach resort, Emma encounters a dark-haired stranger. Too bad he turns out to be a first-rate jerk.

Lost Amongst the Meadow by @emma-ofnormandy - M - Emma/Canute - 1,5k

A canon compliant piece that fits perfectly like a missing scene!

Summary: Canute wakes to an empty bed and sets out to find his wife in the early summer dawn.

to look at me and think of conquest by @mercurygray - M - Godwin/OFC - 2,5k

Absolutely adore the OFC Edith and her chemistry with Godwin. This 'verse has a few more little stories on tumblr and they are definitely worth checking out in the authors #edith eadig tag!

Summary: Godwin of Wessex knew how to be useful. He’d been Aethelred’s advisor before he’d been Edmund’s; before the Danes had left he’d made himself invaluable to Canute, too. And now that the first wife had taken up residence, it looked as though she, too, was availing herself of Godwin’s offered expertise.

Godwin has also never been a man who needed help - but he won't be able to deceive the Queen on this particular matter alone.

I Will Join You by @shelivesinhermind - Gen - Leif & Liv - 641 words

Missing scene potential. Wonderfully written and the respect Liv deserved to receive after her death.

Summary: A funeral for Liv.

The End of the Beginning by toughtobeashamgod - T - Freydis/Harald - 1,1k

Directly set after Freydis kills Kåre and even though it's rated T, it's a little bit gory due to the description of blood everywhere. Nevertheless, this fic was a nice little read and fits seamlessly into the canon 'verse.

Summary: They had come so far into this new world, only for it to end so quickly.

Read and share, share and read, loves! ❤️

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sammyjadedavis · 3 years

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Everything’s changing…

Chapter 1

Torvi, is a Princess and she was the love of his life…or so everyone thought. You could tell he was a jealous man when it came to her, no man was dumb enough to stand to close to her or hold a conversation for to long and they would never give her bedroom eyes when he was around…he loved her full heartedly.

Torvi’s Point Of View

“Hello?” I yelled though my house not knowing who was here since no one was meant to be here other then me and my two sons who were both sleeping and it shouldn’t be the slaves since I’ve given them the day off. It couldn’t be Lagthera since she was also away raiding with the Ragnarssons and the rest of the people in Kattegat. I heard more noises not knowing who or what it was a grabbed the dagger off the countertop and walked towards the noise…

“Who’s there?” I asked once more but no response…I picked up the dagger as a I walked around more then a blonde woman was standing in my household crying…holding onto a piece of my husband’s hair?

“I’m only asking you one more time…who are you?” She looked up at me from the floor and then my husband walked in and looked at the thing in front of him before coming over to me and grabbing my waist pulling me into him.

“Who is she?” I whispered to him this time since she seems to be a mute at the moment and I would like to know who’s sitting in my house crying on my floor and why she is there to begin with.

“Don’t get mad…it is Thorunn…we had sex…while we where all in England and she’s…well…she’s with my child…Torvi look at me…” he had whispered all of this into my neck pulling at the necklace that was around my neck and he moved my hair more while I stayed quiet looking down at the woman who is still very much crying on my floor to my house with my husband’s baby inside her stomach…I was not happy…

“Get her out…I’m staying with Ivar tonight you can have the kids since they haven’t seen you in awhile don’t follow me also I wasn’t going to tell you this but while you were gone Erlendur came back and he raped me but you seemed to of had so much fun while you where away…I’ll see you tomorrow and if she’s still here you’ve made your choice…I don’t care if she stays in Kattegat she can but she’s not staying in our house with our children…” I said before trying to get out of Bjorn’s grip that he had around my waist not letting go…

“Wait go back…” he said turning me around in his arms so I was facing him…

“I’m staying with Ivar.” I said knowing exactly what he meant but I didn’t want to repeat myself not about anything that I’d seen, heard or said from the conversation I’d just had.

“Not that…you know what I mean…Little Bear…tell me what he did…” I shook my head and tried to leave again but he just bought me closer and put his lips on mine.

“I’ll see you in the morning Bjorn…” I mumbled against his lips before leaving…I couldn’t be in there not in that house with him and her not with knowing everything I know…I needed to be somewhere else…anywhere else and tonight that would be staying in the great hall with Ivar since his like a little brother to me and I know he’ll always be there for me as will I for him.

I walked into the great hall seeing many of the warriors standing around talking some kissing others hugging but all of them had one thing in common they were happy unlike me…sure I was happy my husband was still alive but I was heart broken he’d gotten another pregnant and it’s heart wrenching knowing that right now his with her alone and could be doing anything…but I wasn’t going to think about that or at least I was trying not too.

“Torvi? Torvi why are you not with Bjorn he was so happy to be back and to be back with you?” It was his mother Lagertha, she was a close friend of mine and I was close with her even before Bjorn and I started seeing each other. She leaned in for a hug and started walking towards a table with her arm still around me…

“His with the boys and I’m just here to see Ivar again and let him tell me about his raiding adventures…we were together for a while but his dealing with a few things at the moment and I didn’t want to interrupt…he’ll be busy for a while if you need me I’ll be in here tonight but you might be able to see Bjorn later tonight though his a little tried…” I trialed off trying to find Ivar or anyone else to get myself away from this mess that was happening in my life right now…I was looking for any of my close friends whether it be Ivar, Astrid or Margrethe any of the above will work for me right now…but knowing my luck of late none of them were in sight…

“Oh and Torvi I just wanted to tell you Bjorn’s got another brother…Magnus his from Kwenthrith and Ragnar’s affairs that had happened in England…all them years ago…now go find Ivar I know his been looking for you but understood that Bjorn has first rights to see you…since he is your husband after all.” I nodded letting my head go crazy and then I wonder off to find Ivar and let my brain take a break from everything that is happening in my household right now…

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sammyjadedavis · 3 years

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Everything’s Changed…

Chapter 2

Bjorn’s Point Of View

I knew Torvi was pissed at me from finding out about Thorunn and the baby…but I was more focused on what she had told me before she left…Erlendur raped her…I was going to kill that son of a bitch. Tonight there was going to be a feast and I would be in attendance with both my sons Erik and Guthrum…Torvi would also be there since she’s going to be staying in the great hall tonight with my little brother Ivar The Boneless…I’m not sure how to feel about that.

“Bjorn?” I looked up knowing that it was Thorunn but hoping it would be my wife…it wasn’t.

“What?” I asked not really being in the mood to speak with her since I knew Torvi was pissed but she’s not like my mother and I’m not like my father. I’m not gonna ask for Thorunn’s hand but I am gonna keep Torvi’s hand and sure I will be in the kids life but I’m not going to be out of my sons life either. I knew I needed to have this talk but I wasn’t going to like it.

“We need to talk.” I nodded but walked out of my bedroom knowing if Torvi was to walk in and see me in our bedroom with another woman let alone the woman I cheated on her with and got knocked up so tonight’s feast will be crazy if I walk into the great hall with another woman surrounded by my family and every other person in Kattegat…it was going to be a shit show.

“So I know you told me you were married and this was only meant to be fun but I think I’m in love with you…” she moved closer to me but I moved back and stood up standing on the other side of the counter trying to stay away.

“No I’ve told you this many times the only reason you are here is because you are carrying my child and I want to be in my kid’s life I really do but I have two sons and a wife who I love more then anything in this world then them and you need to understand that…I love Torvi and only Torvi…not you not anyone else. And I know this may sound wrong but if Torvi wants you gone then I’ll do it without questioning it. I will raise this kid once it’s old enough and you can be in its life but yet again if Torvi wants you gone you will be gone. I can set you up with a house and give you a slave but you will not be around my kids nor my wife and you will not come to this house unless you are invited, got it?” I said to a woman who is pregnant with my child and crying on my chair…then I heard another cry but it was from Guthrum’s room so I left Thorunn sitting alone while going away to my son.

“Hey buddy, what’s wrong?” I asked looking down at him from the door way and he moved so fast to get out of the bed and into my arms…this is what made me happy my little boys smiling and my wife but right now my wife is not here and my kids may not be smiling at me.

“I-I want mu-mum…” I smiled down at him picking him up off of the floor and whispering into his ear…

“If you go wake your brother will’ll go to the feast where your mother already is…Yer?” I asked and he nodded jumping out of my arms and running out to his brother…Erik.

“Thorunn I’ll find you a place to stay but you can leave anytime you wish but never come to this house without an invite…also don’t come to the feast tonight I’m spending some time with my kids, wife, sister, mother, father, brothers, friends and people…not you,” I said before showing her out the door and turning to my boys picking them both up and walking out of my house and down towards the feast which was being held at the great hall.

We walked into the great hall to see my mother and father siting next to each other like that had when I was a child myself with out children of my own…he was even touching my mother’s face.

I walked over to where Ivar and Torvi where seated and in a deep conversation but that didn’t stop my sons from running over to their mother and climbing into her arms…she smiled down at them before asking something and then they both pointed to me and Torvi just gave a small smile and moved her head a little showing me that she’s fine with me coming over.

I took the seat next to her and Guthrum climbed out of her lap and into mine while listening to his uncle’s storytelling from when we where away raiding. I didn’t release I had moved closer to Torvi and draped my arm around her shoulders and had my other hand resting on her though she did and didn’t say anything only moved closer to me which I thought was a good thing till she whispered…

“I’m not coming home tonight and Erlendur’s coming over here so this is the only reason for my closest to you right now…we may work things out but tomorrow once I’ve rested and let myself think…I know this hurts you but I need to do this for myself or our marriage will be something of the past and not have a much longer future…I’m sorry.” But never the less I still wrapped my arms around her and kept our boys close to us we both spoke with my family myself with my brother Magnus and Torvi with Ivar and our sons but it was a good night till I got home to a cold empty bed and that was when the voice in my head started yelling at me for what I’ve done…

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