Eclipsim

Chapter 8 "Crush"

"Maybe history wouldn't have to repeat itself if we listened once in awhile."
Wynne McLaughlin

Ivar was astonished and he never felt that way before. When he locked his eyes on the princess, it was like a Thor sended a lighting through his body. The way her lips formed into a smile. Not the mocking one, he used to receive majority of the time, but one full of compassion and kindness. Like his legs didn't bother her at all. Just like she seemed worse things but how come? Josephine was a princess after all and probably haven't even seen a battlefield. So how come his legs weren't problem for her?
"You seem to be in different world brother."
Said Hvitserek suddenly, breaking Ivar's storm of thoughts.
"Well brother I'm thinking of how to find Larghata and Björn and the rest of them."
Ivar lied smoothly.
"What will you do with her when you find her?"
Asked Rollo.
"What do you mean. Of course I will kill her. Her life means nothing to me. But I won't be like her. At least I'll kill her by looking into her eyes."
Said Ivar arrogantly.
Seriously what is with those people. Are they playing dumb? They know quite well that I want to kill this bitch since I found out she killed my mother.
"Now are we going into discussing business or we will just seat here waiting for Björn and Larghata to magically show up."
"Brother did you forget that we are waiting for Josephine to start discussion."
"Brother as far as I'm concerned I said I'm not going to discuss trade
route without her not other businesses."
"And what businesses that might be?"
Asked delicate voice behind him. Both Ivar and Hvitserek were so into bickering that they haven't notice Josephine entering the great hall.
"Gods she's beautiful"
Ivar thought after he looked at her. Her grey dress was hidden under the thick, fur coat. She looked more happy than before, probably thanks to bath and her hair were done into a bun.
"Ah Josephine thank you for coming so quickly. I thought you wanted to rest?"
Said Rollo.
"Dear Rollo I didn't want you to wait for long also as I wanted to finish this quickly because I really want to see Kattegat. Hvitserek promised me that."
"This idiot here promised you to show you around?"
Asked Ivar amused.
"Hvitserek is not an idiot, your majesty, he's one of the most amazing men I've ever met."
Said Josephine. Ivar couldn't help the anger to raise in his vains. He wanted to tell her all about Hvitserek and how not amazing he was, but Ivar stopped himself and said.
"There's no need for formalities, call me Ivar."
"As you wish Ivar."
She said and smiled again.
Gods I'm going crazy.
***
Josephine was tired but she didn't want to keep Rollo, Ivar and Hvitserek waiting. Especially not Ivar.
Why is he so much on my mind. He's just normal boy your age.
But God is he handsome.
Josephine didn't like the way she started to think about him. The girl didn't want to be disappointed again. Little did she know, it won't just be disappointment waiting for her.
***
The seer was troubled. He knew dangerous times are coming, but he wanted to stop them. He didn't know how though. He also knew that his time on this planet is limited and that soon he will leave. Seer only prayed that, before he leaves, he can restore the peace to this country and that history won't repeat itself once again.