#hild x iseult

[aadmelioraa]

It's almost 2023, so I figured I'd share my updated The Last Kingdom fic recs since I have been meaning to do that all year. Below the cut you will find some shippy stuff, some introspective pieces, and a variety of characters featured (several of whom rarely get fanfic). I hope if this post crosses your path you may find a new favorite! I did limit my selection to complete fics, but you can find more recommendations, both works in progress and complete, under my ao3 tlk bookmarks. Happy New Year, and happy reading!

the leap by @irisdouglasiana

Season 5 cottagecore nuns fixit for Aalys and Aelflaed. Fixit fics are not usually my vibe tbh but this one is perfectly complex and bittersweet.

A Hard Story to Know by @wildwren

Post Season 5 fic. Aelfwynn processes her grief at the loss of her mother with the help of Aldhelm and Eadith. This fic broke my heart and mended it several times over.

no escape by @volvaaslaug

Wonderful Eadith character study and I adore the prose style as well.

come go with me by @wendy-daahling

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm political marriage (for MERCIA of course), slow burn with lots of delicious pining.

the drowned and the damned by @irisdouglasiana

Canon divergent AU centered around Osbert, Uhtred's youngest son. Addresses family trauma, cycles of violence, and legacy within the world of the show and does it in such a thought provoking way.

and, lord, she found me just in time by @jeynepoole

Hild x Iseult hurt/comfort bathing fic...so tender and so lovely.

a rope in hand for your other man by @jeynepoole

This fic is definitely for a niche audience, but if the idea of an Aethelflaed/Aldhelm/Aethelred threesome intrigues you, check it out...and there's more where that came from.

Meanwhile in Mercia by @skatingthinandice

This series is an absolute staple of Aethelflaed x Aldhelm fanfic and I am very grateful for it. Essential reading!

Daughter of Darkness by @ulfrsmal

Gen fic focused around Brida and Thyra's relationship and trauma that I, for one, desperately needed. *this fic is locked, you will need to be logged into your ao3 account to access...I still have a few invitations to send, if you need one feel free to DM me!

I go you go, my dear by alittlebitalexis

Two Osferth x Eadith fics for the Eadsferth truthers among us (no for real they were cute). Fluff and smut.

When the Party's Over by @wildwren

Aethelflaed x Erik College AU. Part of a series, read Part 1 first, I am just particularly attached to this part for...reasons.

The Maiden by @wildwren

Pirate/Witch AU for Aethelflaed x Skade. This fic is HOT and creative and HOT and gorgeously written and HOT.

To Curse a King by @pokeasleepingsmaug

Skade x Sihtric smut fic featuring magic and knife play. Very fun and sexy.

Saint of Shitty Reasons by @volvaaslaug

Edward Modern AU character study that hits 95% of my kinks.

Most CURSED among God's kin are aethelings by @wildwren

Aethelwold character study. A masterpiece though and through.

Lay Down Your Arms by @skatingthinandice

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm post Tettenhall smut, and a most worthy entry for the #GET IT AETHELFLAED tag.

clever-tongued by @tsukkinami

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm smut with wonderful tension and intimacy, it's just top tier! A classic.

in my dreams we survived by @irisdouglasiana

Hild character study, really lovely angst that makes me tear up every time.

poison by @irisdouglasiana

Brida x Skade enemies to lovers...need I say more?

fortune cookie by @jeynepoole

Competent stepdad Aldhelm, Modern AU Aldhelm & Aelfwynn bonding. A warm blanket of a fic.

[ladyfenring]

37 hild x iseult!!

Hild finds Iseult kneeling before the little grave long after Uhtred has reburied his son. She kneels beside the other woman, making the sign of the cross as she sends up a silent prayer.

“I did this,” Iseult murmurs.

Hild glances at her. “What do you mean?”

Iseult swallows. “When I saved the king’s son. Only death can pay for life. I told Uhtred as much. He said it must be done.”

Hild glances at the cross over the child’s grave. “You…took the life of Uhtred’s son, to save the boy Edward’s?”

“I did not know whose life I was taking.” Iseult draws a deep breath. “Only that it would be another child’s.” Her voice grows thick with tears. “I meant no harm. I only wished to save Alfred’s son.”

Hild considers this. After a long moment, she reaches over, threading her fingers through Iseult’s. “The child who died…it might as well have been the child of a Dane, a future warrior who would kill many Saxons and Britons if he had lived.”

“No,” Iseult says resolutely, tears running down her cheeks. “It was Uhtred’s child. It was his choice. His price to pay. And I was the one to make him pay it.”

“You saved the king’s son. You restored his hope, his strength.” Hild squeezes her hand. “I know Uhtred’s wife, and the troubles that weigh daily on her soul. He turned from his family because she wanted to raise their son in the Christian faith. He lost his son long before he met you. That, too, was his choice. You have a tender heart, to share his grief, but you must not blame yourself for this.”

Iseult is quiet for a long moment, staring at the cross through her tears, and then she squeezes Hild’s hand. “Your Christian prayers…would you say one now? For the boy?”

Hild nods, taking Iseult’s other hand in hers. “We will both say one. Together.”

[ghooostbaby]

i have to admit murderous vikings are my comfort characters, so here i am rewatching the last kingdom (i never watched past season 4 becasue too sad)

the last time i watched this show i wasn't involved in fandom yet so my hild x iseult thoughts had to go unvoiced but not today! they just have ~chemistry~

p.s. i read the first 2 books this was adapted from when i was a teenager and was crushing so hard on iseult along with uhtred haha, i think her depiction in the tv show is pretty perfect

[sihtricfedaraaahvicius]

Note: another lovely request I had, thank you! also @neonhairspray deserves credits for a few lines in this fic, you'll know which ones, girl ;)

Warnings: 18+! suggestive/light smut, fluff and slight angst.

pairing: Modern!Sihtric x you (f)

Summary: You were on a girls trip with your friends, and you ended up having a holiday fling with a hot Dane.

Word count: 4,1k 

Masterlist

'Head back to my room?'

You and your small group of friends jumped in excitement. You finally made it to Sicily! This trip had been planned for years. But then the pandemic happened and after that you were all broke. And this was finally the year everyone could make it, and the five day holiday had officially started as you just stepped into your hotel for the week.

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'Okay, ladies, time to freshen up and get dressed up, because tonight we're going to party!' Eadith shouted.

Your friends, Brida, Hild and Iseult all got in one elevator to go up to their rooms, while you, Thyra and Eadith waited for the second elevator. You had all squished in with your suitcases when suddenly a loud group of handsome guys shoved themselves into the small elevator, along with you.

'Ladies,' a tall, handsome man winked.

'Uhtred, you're getting married, you can't wink at other women anymore,' another guy said.

'Oi, shut it, Osferth!' an Irish man rolled his eyes.

You and your friends giggled when the three men started to bicker, trying to lure you all into their arguing, which worked. In a few seconds you figured out their names, Uhtred was get married soon, and that they were all here for his bachelor party.

Uhtred and Finan also tried to set Osferth up for a date with Thyra, who declined, and Osferth was blushing heavily. But you couldn't help being distracted by the one silent friend of the men's group. You thought he was incredibly handsome. Rough looking with a few scars on his face and a few tattoos, he had short, dark hair and a small smile on his lips when his mismatched eyes met your identical pair as you gave him a shy smile.

'Sihtric!' Uhtred howled, 'stop silently flirting with the lady!' 

Everyone laughed and quickly continued their bickering. You and Sihtric both smiled a little wider and looked away from each other. 

To your surprise, the men shared the same hotel floor as you and the girls, except their rooms were on the right side, whereas your rooms were on the left. Before you opened your room door, you glanced to your right, finding the man named Sihtric was already looking at you as he opened his door, and he gave you another sweet smile before he disappeared in his room.

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The night went by fast and everyone was drunk, except for you. You don't enjoy alcohol that much, and the island was way too hot, so all your friends were finishing their drinks with the tiny umbrellas in it rather fast. And because you were the only one sober, you quickly stopped having fun and told your friends you were going back to your room, if they didn't mind. Being too drunk to really care, they hugged you and told you they'll see you tomorrow.

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Just as the elevator doors were about to close, someone yelled to hold the door, which you did, and to your surprise, the handsome and quiet guy named Sihtric snuck in the elevator with you.

'Oh,' he smiled, 'hey.'

'H-hey,' you smiled.

'Lost your friends too?' he asked when he noticed you were alone.

'What? Oh, no,' you chuckled, 'they're all drunk, except for me…'

'Oh,' Sihtric laughed softly.

'But you lost your friends?' you frowned.

'Yep,' he said, 'I turned around for one minute and they were gone. Probably ran into a stripclub, but I noticed there were a lot, so trying to find them would take me all night,' he shrugged, 'so I'd rather go back to my room.'

'Understandably,' you laughed.

There was silence as the elevator took you to your floor.

'I'm Sihtric, by the way,' he held his hand out to you.

'Yeah, I remember,' you chuckled and took his hand, introducing yourself. 

Sihtric asked why you were here, and you told him it was a long overdue holiday. When the elevator doors opened, Sihtric gestured that ladies go first. You smiled, thanked him and wished him a good night.

'You too,' he smiled as he walked backwards to his room, 'unless… maybe you want to get a drink in the bar downstairs?' 

You didn't expect the question and you stammered awkwardly, but eventually managed to agree. You both wanted to change into something more comfortable, and agreed to wait at the elevator for each other. Only a few minutes later you heard a knocking at your door, and you opened up to find Sihtric, dressed in a low cut tank top which showed off his insanely muscular body, and he was wearing a pair of shorts, showing off his equally impressive legs.

'Sorry,' he smiled, 'wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be stood up.'

'What? No,' you laughed, 'no, I would never. I… I know what that's like. But I can't imagine someone would do that to you,' you frowned.

'Well, it happened,' Sihtric sighed with a smile, 'but I can't believe someone would do that to you either.'

'Well, it happened,' you shrugged and you both smiled. 

You quickly put on your flip flops and closed the door behind you.

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'So,' Sihtric laughed, 'you're telling me you want to travel the world, but you're afraid of flying?'

'It's not as funny as it sounds,' you giggled.

'Oh, no,' Sihtric took a quick sip from his drink, 'I'm not saying it's funny, but I do think it's hilarious.'

'You're so mean,' you laughed and punched his shoulder teasingly.

'Auch!' Sihtric groaned, pretending to be hurt and making a few other guests in the bar look up at you. You felt embarrassed, to which Sihtric laughed.

'But then how did you get to Sicily?' he asked.

'With a lot of anxiety,' you chuckled softly, 'it's a nightmare for me to step onto a plane.'

'So you've never travelled alone by plane?'

'Oh, no, I would never. I'd freak out. I already am terrified when I'm with someone I know. I can't imagine what I'd be like if I have to endure it on my own.'

'Damn,' Sihtric said compassionately, 'must be rough.'

'Yeah, it sucks,' you agreed, 'but anyway, what about you?'

'My biggest fear?' Sihtric smiled, 'no, that's too much of a downer.' 

'Hey, we're being honest, right?' you nudged his elbow with yours.

'Well,' he sighed and looked at his drink, 'my fear is being abandoned really, by people I love. It's an, ehh… long childhood trauma… it really doesn't matter,' Sihtric smiled and shook his head.

'Oh,' you said softly, 'I'm so sorry…'

'No,' Sihtric waved it off, 'it's fine, lady. Let's not dwell on the past, right?'

'You're right,' you smiled and raised your glass, 'to the future?'

'To the future,' he grinned and you both finished your drink.

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A few hours went by as you enjoyed Sihtric's company. You thought he was really cute and couldn't help wondering what he kept hidden underneath his clothes.

'So, ehh,' Sihtric said, 'it's getting quite late. We should… well, I mean, I should probably head back to my room.'

'Oh, yes, of course,' you said, 'I will too.'

'Head back to my room?' Sihtric joked.

'What? Oh! No!' you felt flustered, 'I mean I should go back to my room too.'

'I know, I was just messing with you,' he smiled and helped you off the high barstool.

You walked up to the elevator and, to both your surprise, no other hotel guest joined the two of you to go up. You and Sihtric stood at opposite sides of the elevator as the door closed. Sihtric leaned back against the wall and smiled at you, whereas you suddenly felt incredibly nervous and tried to avoid his eyes, which only made him more interested. The doors opened and you walked out first, not realising Sihtric was checking you out.

'Hey,' Sihtric said, his voice low and smooth as he came closer, and you turned to face him.

'Maybe you want to head back to my room?' he asked and licked his lips.

'Hmm,' you contemplated with a nervous smile, and Sihtric took your hand.

'We can have some fun?' he winked, 'if you want of course…'

'Yes, but… it's… eh, it's been a little while for me,' you admitted shyly.

Sihtric pulled you closer.

'Hm,' he hummed, smiling, and circled his arms around you, 'I promise I'll be gentle, baby girl,' Sihtric whispered in your ear and your breath hitched.

You chuckled and allowed his lips on your neck, while he slowly moved you towards his room. His warm lips trailed kisses over your neck and throat while his hands were on your hips, and you heard his breathing was getting heavier.

'You sure you want this?' Sihtric asked, pushing you up against his room door.

'I do,' you smiled, trailing your fingers over his toned arms, 'what's a holiday without having some fun?'

Sihtric grinned and opened his door, picking you up and carrying you over to his bed while your lips found his. He laid you down on the bed, quickly ran to his suitcase to grab a box of condoms while you kicked your flip flops off, and he climbed back on top of you again, kissing you rather passionately for a summer fling, you thought. You raked your fingers through his short hair while his tongue filled your mouth and your hands were all over each other.

Suddenly your nerves left your body and your lust took over. You breathed heavily as you watched him take off his shirt, and you were hungry just looking at his body. Sihtric smiled at your gaze and gently slid your skirt down your bare legs. He was sweet, kissing your legs all the way back up before he took off your top, after which he planted open mouthed kisses all over your shoulders and neck.

'So pretty,' Sihtric husked, looking you up and down with hunger in his eyes as he took off his shorts, 'you're so pretty.'

You giggled softly and moved up on his bed, taking off your own underwear while he did the same. You beckoned him over and Sihtric was quick to get in bed with you and positioned his body in between your thighs. He kissed you firmly and arousingly, his warm, rough hand cupping your cheek while his other hand trailed down the shape of your body to settle on your waist.

'You ready, sexy thing?' he smiled, slightly out of breath already.

'Yeah,' you rasped, 'but take… take it easy, okay?'

'Yeah, yeah,' Sihtric said quickly, 'I promise.'

He kissed your cheek and then your lips again, while you felt his hard member teasing your wet folds. It had been so long since you've been with a man, you immediately moaned at the feeling.

'Sihtric,' you sighed out loud, by accident, 'fuck, you're really hot,' you giggled.

'Yeah?' he chuckled, 'so are you.' 

Sihtric winked, leaned his forehead against yours and took your hand while he moved his body in a comfortable position, and you hooked one leg around his waist. You inhaled sharply, squeezed his hand firmly and let out a moan when he pushed inside you.

'Shh,' Sihtric purred in your ear, 'relax for me, baby. I got you,' he smiled sweetly.

'S-Sihtric,' you breathed, trying to adjust to the feeling of him inside you.

'Relax,' he cooed, gently pushing in further, 'you can take me,' he sighed.

'I… w… you're… you're really fucking big,' you squirmed underneath him with a sly smile.

'Almost there,' Sihtric hushed you, 'hm, you're really tight,' he hummed with a smile, 'really fucking nice,' he sighed and pecked your lips.

'Oh, god,' you moaned, feeling his whole length inside you as your free hand grabbed onto his arm.

'There,' Sihtric smiled, with heavy-lidded eyes, 'good girl,' he chuckled softly, 'you take it so well,' he licked his lips, 'taking me all the fucking way, hm.'

You were breathing hard as he slowly, gently, bucked his hips into you, and the mild pain gradually turned into pleasure.

'Oh, please,' you moaned, 'yes.'

'You like that?' he breathed heavily in your ear, still holding your hand in his, while his other hand cupped your cheek.

'Yeah… Yeah, I do,' you smiled, your free hand slowly moving up his back, 'do y-you like it?'

'Oh, baby,' Sihtric smiled, biting down his lip as he looked into your eyes, slowly thrusting into you, 'I like it,' he pecked your lips, 'I really, really like it.'

You wrapped your arms around his neck as he gradually increased his pace, making sure it was all good for you. And it had been a while since you've had sex, but Sihtric made your deprived sex life all worth that wait. You had slow, hot, intimate and sensual sex. You'd call it love making if he was your lover, but he wasn't. He was just a hot guy you met during your holiday. A one time thing, and probably the best sex you'll ever have in your life.

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The next morning, just before dawn, you kissed Sihtric goodbye in the little hallway of his hotel room.

'Thank you for being so sweet,' you smiled as he had his arms around you.

'Was all my pleasure,' Sihtric smiled, kissing your lips again, 'thank you for the best night I had here.'

You laughed softly and trailed your fingers over his arms, to his bare torso.

'I… should get back to my room,' you said, 'my friends may try to check on me soon.'

'Mhm,' he hummed, 'thank you for staying the night too,' he said shyly, 'I liked sleeping with you. It was nice… comfortable.'

'I thought so too,' you smiled and kissed his cheek, 'I'll see you around?'

'Definitely,' he smiled and kissed your hand before he let you out of his room.

And as you opened your door, you glanced back at him again. You both smiled at each other, knowing this did not feel like just a fling, and you took a shower before you headed out to meet your friends.

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Your friends all noticed you were happier than usual during the day, and you ended up telling all about your night with Sihtric. And they were jealous as they didn't get lucky last night, as they actually had been too drunk to find a guy anyway. You spend your afternoon and early evening at the beach. Later that night, after you had dinner and your friends all went to their own rooms, as they were still tired from the night before, you snuck out of your room and knocked on Sihtric's door. 

You could barely contain your excitement when the door opened up, but to your astonishment you were greeted by an elderly lady.

'Oh,' you said, wide eyed, 'I- I'm so sorry! I, eh… I clearly mixed up the room number.'

'Oh,' the lady said, 'it's okay,' she smiled, 'I only arrived a few hours ago, I actually thought you were my room service.'

'Oh,' your voice suddenly trembled, 'n-no, sorry… I… I should uh, go.'

You quickly ran back to your room and understood it: Sihtric had left, without a word. You felt ridiculous for being so upset over a guy you barely knew, but you really thought there was more to it than just being a one night stand. You actually were so upset you texted your friends in the group app.

You: so…. Sihtric left??????

Brida: what?!

Hild: you're serious?

Eadith: but you got his number, right?!

You: no! We didn't exchange numbers

You: I really thought there was something more… I feel so stupid…

Thrya: oh honey

Iseult: he didn't say he was leaving?

Brida: if anyone if stupid, it's him…

You: no he never mentioned it! I spent the entire night in his arms! I mean WHAT THE FUCK!?

Iseult: wait? You stayed the night after your sexy time?

You: yes! I didn't want to tell you guys because I knew it made it much more serious… but this morning he even told me he liked that I had slept over!

Brida: I'll cut his dick off if we ever see him again

Eadith: …maybe he's married?

You: oh my god…………. That's probably it

Thyra: don't say that, maybe he… oh, I don't know.. I'm so sorry

You: I feel so stupid :( should have known it was just a dumb fling… can't believe I caught feelings again … for a married dude even!!

Iseult: well he was handsome…

You: he was… I'm just going to cry in the shower, okay, bye.

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'Twenty one,' you said.

The next few days of your holiday went by fast, but you barely had fun. You couldn't forget the handsome man you had spent the night with, and you couldn't believe the way he had just left. You were done with men. You hated them, you told yourself. Your friends tried to cheer you up, but to no avail.

To make the end of your holiday even worse, you found out at the airport that something had gone wrong while booking the flight.

'What row are we at again?' Thyra asked.

'Huh?' Brida stopped walking, 'no… my ticket says fourteen.'

'What?'

'Wait,' Iseult said, 'mine is five!'

'Oh, no,' Hild sighed, 'I'm row twelve!'

'Eighteen,' Eadith said.

At the airport service desk you tried to get your tickets changed so that at least you could sit together with a few friends, but the employees said they couldn't change it anymore as boarding was about to start. You started sobbing, terrified of having to fly back by yourself, in a way, but even that couldn't change the situation. 

Everyone felt bad for you and the flight attendant told you that if you needed anything, you should call them over right away. You sniffled and thanked them while dropping down in your window seat. You hid your cried out eyes under your summer jacket and tried to not freak out as the plane got more crowded. You became agitated by the crying child in front of you, and by the lady behind you who was constantly bumping her knees into your chair. And if that wasn't enough, the person who had the seat next to yours elbowed you hard, by accident, while sitting down. You groaned and your jacket slipped down your face.

'I'm so sorry,' the man stammered, 'by the gods,' he gasped.

You opened your eyes, only to be met by the mismatched eyes you had stared into several nights ago, while you "made love", and you gasped too.

'Sihtric?' you asked with big eyes.

'I can't believe it,' Sihtric mumbled, his eyes darting all over your face.

'I thought I… I'd see you around but you s-stood me up,' you said, eyes filling with tears again.

'No! No, gods,' Sihtric cupped your cheeks, 'I'm so sorry I left without a word. I completely forgot we were to travel across the island the morning you left. Minutes, literally minutes after you left my room, I had a mad Irish man banging on my door. I didn't even have time to shower, there was a bus waiting for us. I had to grab everything and leave immediately. I wanted to write my number down and shove the note under your door, but I couldn't find a piece of paper and everyone was yelling at me to move,' Sihtric blurted out, 'I kept thinking about you and I felt so horrible...'

'I… thought maybe you were…married-'

'What? No!' Sihtric said, his eyes tearing up as well and he raked his fingers through his hair as he looked up.

'Sihtric!' Uhtred yelled through the plane as he saw the familiar teary eyes, 'stop crying over the damn lady!'

'Uhtred!' Sihtric jumped up, 'I found her!'

'What?' Finan shot up from his seat, several rows away, it seemed their booking also had gone wrong.

'A blessing!' Osferth laughed from somewhere else.

'I found her!' Sihtric yelled again.

At this point all your friends had jumped up too, and everyone was staring at each other from different rows.

'Is he married?!' Eadith shouted.

'No!' you yelled from your seat.

'Neither am I, lady,' Finan winked at Eadith, who seemed rather interested in the Irish man.

'Sihtric is single, but he is an idiot!,' Uhtred chuckled.

'I found you!' Sihtric laughed, and he took your hands.

He pulled you up, wrapping his arm around you as he took your face in his other hand, and he kissed you, slowly, but deeply, and your hands knew the way to his hair all too well. 

Slowly but surely every passenger started to cheer when they noticed the passionate kiss that was happening near the back of the plane. Most of the cheering people actually thought a proposal had just happened. You didn't even notice their cheering as Sihtric pulled you back down to your seat, his lips still locked with yours, and the flight attendant had to more or less pull him off you when the plane was about to take off, and you were both still not buckled up and needed to pay attention to the safe instructions. Sihtric couldn't keep his eyes off you, to which the flight attendant cleared her throat every now and then, to get his attention again. You both grinned and Sihtric took your hand, lacing his fingers with yours and pretending to look at the safety instructions, while his mind had already trailed off to the thought of marrying you.

'You okay?' Sihtric asked, sweetly yet concerned when the plane started to speed up.

'Not really,' you grimaced.

'Come here,' he said, pushing the armrest up so he had easier access, and he pulled you in his arms.

As per usual, your eyes got all teared up when the plane took off, and you had grabbed onto Sihtric's shirt in pure fear. He pulled you tightly against his broad chest and leaned his chin on the top of your head while slowly rubbing his warm hands over your bare arms.

'Everything's okay,' he reassured you and kissed your head, 'remember I got you.'

You smiled and pressed your face into his chest, hoping you would not die before you got to properly date this guy.

After a few long minutes, when the plane was finally steady in the air and enroute home, you finally looked up at the man who had occupied your mind the past few days.

'Hey,' Sihtric smiled.

'Hey,' you smiled shyly.

'Feeling a little calmer now?'

'A little,' you said.

'A little is something,' he encouraged you.

You looked at him, still not really believing that everything had gone the way it had, and that you somehow ended up seeing Sihtric again, on the flight back home, because of a glitch on the ticket website.

'I thought I'd never see you again. I was really upset.'

'So did I,' Sihtric said, 'I ruined the rest of the guys' holiday because I couldn't stop whining about it,' he chuckled lightly and brushed his fingertips over your cheek.

'Me too,' you laughed, 'I wasn't up for anything anymore.'

'So… does that mean,' Sihtric cleared his throat, 'maybe I should give you my number?'

'Yes, and you better give it right now before we forget about it again.'

'I will never make such a foolish mistake again,' Sihtric smiled while you took out your phone.

'Give me your number too, baby,' Sihtric said, and you exchanged phones, 'just in case.'

You smiled and nodded, both relieved when you knew you'd never lose track of each other like that again.

'Well… at least we have nearly four hours together now,' Sihtric said as he pulled you in his arms again.

'A long time to be in a metal can, floating in the air,' you sighed dramatically.

Sithric laughed, sweetly at first, but then a mischievous grin appeared on his face.

'Hey,' he whispered, 'want to have some fun?' he asked and cocked his head slightly to the toilets in the back of the plane.

'Are you serious?' you chuckled.

'I'll promise you I'll make you forget about being in a metal can, floating in the air,' he winked.

You rolled your eyes but couldn't resist toying with the idea, and then just shrugged with a grin. You wouldn't mind spending some time with him in a small space, and the way he had made you feel that one night, was way higher than any plane could ever take you, and you've been longing for it again ever since. 

Sihtric smiled, bit down on his lip, and quickly looked around to see if no one would notice the absence of the two of you. When the coast seemed clear, Sihtric got up, took your hand, and you both disappeared into the small room. 

And during the almost four hour flight, you'd repeat it all again once more. And never in your life did you ever think you would wish that a flight would have lasted a little longer.

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The Ocean - 2.03

Uhtred - The Great Stories

Uhtred - I haven’t faced death

Uhtred - battle calm

Uhtred + Grief - bigger than the whole sky

Uhtred - Sexy and I Know It

Uhtred - we're all stories in the end *

Uhtred/Alfred/Aethelstan - it will not be written... *

Uhtred & Beocca - 'Old Friends'

Uhtred & Ragnar - Last Lines

Uhtred x Gisela - ‘I can wait forever’

Uhtred x Gisela - the last time

Uhtred x Aethelflaed - what love is

Uhtred x Aethelflaed - Question…?

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm - don’t go

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm - Sweet Nothing

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm - if you love someone

Aethelflaed x Aethelred - Dear John

Aethelflaed - what was I made for?

Alfred/Aelswith- who tells your story

Alfred - Forever England

Aelswith - Soon You’ll Get Better

Aelswith - Heart of Stone

Finan x Ingrith - Let It Be

Finan x Ingrith - She is love

Finan x Ingrith | Lover - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Finan x Eadith (Finan x Ingrith) - Champagne Problems

Finan x Eadith - Back to December

Finan & Osferth - Marjorie

Finan & Osferth - Epiphany

Osferth - scared

Brida | The Archer

Brida | Hatred is good

Brida | Hurt

Brida x Uhtred | You’re not friends

Stiorra x Sigtryggr | Red

Mildrith - The Story of Us

Mildrith - High Infidelity

Iseult- Rendezvous

Hild (& Uhtred) - Too Good A Woman

Aelflaed - Vigilante Shit

Aethelflaed, Eadith & Aelflaed - You’re On Your Own, Kid

Eadith/Eardwulf - Labour

Aethelwold - Anti-Hero

Aethelstan x Ingilmundr *

Aethelstan & Uhtred *

Aethelstan & Edward - Flaws

[wildwren]

@naps4bats​ I am VERY DOWN FOR THIS, but you MUST know, If you ask me to write this, you WILL end up with 30,000 words about Hild’s struggles with polyamory, I mean she’s got some unlearning to do based on the messages she got from her Christian parents about monogamous love growing up, like they were Christian, but in a very Unitarian way, you know? So they’re okay with Hild’s sexuality, but they’ve also gotten her really attached to this idea of One True Love my Only Love etc. etc., and honestly, she does have a *little* bit of judgement about some of Aethelflaed’s previous sexual choices that she’s suppressing because she doesn’t *want* to be judgy, but it’s real, you know? Meanwhile Iseult is a lot more open and poly-curious and she knows Aethelflaed has experimented with that a bit so she starts asking Aethelflaed questions and they start building rapport but that kind of triggers Hild’s jealousy instinct and it actually forces a pretty tense showdown in her relationship with Aethelflaed, but they get through it, and honestly, I’m not sure they’re even gonna decide to have sex in the end, but they have all grown a lot along the way.  AND THIS IS WHY IM NOT ALLOWED TO WRITE SMUTTY ONE-SHOTS 

[hecohansen31]

Six Sentence Sunday

@volvaaslaug tagged me a bit back ago in this and I was focused onto another fic which I had already used for a similar tag, but then I remembered this!

I hope you’ll enjoy it although it is late!

Hild is starting to truly think that Iseult might be a true magician.

She has certainly enchanted.

And with the single slope of her ankle.

She had been pushing a few things around the provisory settlements for king Alfred, since many of the males are involved in ‘military activities’.

Which she has tried to join, just to be pushed back, because ‘she’d be more useful helping the women and children of the settlements, beside Iseult’.

‘You need to stay by her side’ had uttered Uhtred, shooting his beloved a small smile, meanwhile she moved awkwardly among the other women, all careful not to touch her in any way ‘… she isn’t… used to all of this, so be sure to be her guide, right nun?’.

I am tagging anybody who might want to do this!

[lannisterdaddyissues]

Alfred for the character ask

i’ve finally made it to the validation ask, i love you sm ren ty for everything bb <33333 (but you answered it first and basically everything you said i agree with so how do i say anything else hghdshghfdsjfag)

favorite thing about them: tbh i really love how he pretends not to feel or love anything, to the point that sometimes you forget he’s a human person with emotions, but then something slips through the cracks and he’s crying or smiling or smirking or something and then i remember ah yes, he actually does have a personality because he’s a human person like anyone else, so it feels like such a privilege to be able to see those little moments where he is actually being himself

least favorite thing about them: besides him being ungrateful to uhtred he’s so fucking hypocritical all the time and i’m like PLEASE LISTEN TO YOURSELF KING

favorite line: you took the church line from me so i’m going to say “i have missed your childish insolence [smiles]” :)

brOTP: he and hild are closeted femboy/butch christian solidarity but also i love his relationship with aelswith, like they love each other so much but they’re each other’s best friends as well which is so wholesome, like we always see them sharing little smirks and smiles with each other that no one else sees because all they need is each other and i think that’s beautiful 🥺

OTP: uhtred x alfred grabbed me by the throat and choked me to death aight

nOTP: i don’t really think there’s an option for this lmao who else is there to ship him with but uhtred (and aelswith <3)

random headcanon: iseult was probably the first person he counted as a friend 🥺 bye im gonna go scream at the ocean

unpopular opinion: he literally carried the show all three seasons...it’s not even close to the same now that he’s gone lmao and like i love the series as it is and i would never change it or anything but i have speculated before on how it could’ve gone if instead of focusing on alfred’s legacy and the unification of england it just focused on alfred’s lifetime specifically and we could’ve seen a more in-depth exploration of his achievements and the things he did. i know the point of the whole story has always been about uhtred getting bebbanburg back and alfred was his key to doing that but still i want more alfred than what we got smh lmao

song i associate with them: ghost by ella henderson bc hes fuckin dead and it fits

favorite picture of them: i want to send the smirk but the only good screencap i have of it has shitty coloring and the other one has a text post in the middle so i’m going to cheat and send this moodboard of cute pics of him my wife edited because i know you’ll love to see it <3

[whenimaunicorn]

The Last Kingdom Fanfic Masterlist

Uhtred x Reader - Pretty Boy - Danish warrior Reader falling for Uhtred 

Uhtred x Aethelflaed - That Will Not Convince Anyone - just a little fake-married fun

Uhtred x Skade - I Will Not Worship You - didn’t one little part of you want to watch him give in to her?

Uhtred x Hild - Too Good A Woman - Hild tries to comfort a drunk and lonely Uhtred. He’s even harder to shut down than usual.

Uhtred x Reader x Sihtric - It Would Be An Honor - smutty threesome; Sihtric asks for permission to marry, and Uhtred decides he will test the girl before approving. Sihtric more than he dared to hope for from his Lord.

Uhtred x Reader (me) x Ragnar the Younger - Splash - threeway in the pool; frat boy AU, self-indulgent kinky smut.

Uhtred x Reader x Ragnar the Younger - You’ll Just Have to Have Two - flirtatious modern drabble about these two teasing you into submission.

Ragnar the Younger x Original Female Character x Brida - Lessons - slow burn, multiple chapters, eventual polyamory

Finan x Reader 

   Guardian Angel - hurt/comfort fluff

   I’m sorry I’m not what you prayed for - Pirate AU

   we are in this together - crossover with Vikings’ Ivar the Boneless

Finan x Aethelflaed - Yield, With Intent - the Lady of Mercia takes a lover

Sihtric x pregnant!Reader - Ripe

bonus crack: OFC plays slap/kiss/fondle with Uhtred, Finan, and Sihtric

Spooky Drabbles (tlk-tober)

Iseult the ghost

Uhtred the vampire

Sihtric the seiðmann (witch)

[tobebbanburg]

For the fandom ask obviously the last kingdom haha

The first character I fell in love with: Leofric! My boy. Mostly because I knew him from Teachers 😅

A character I used to like but now don’t: Brida 😬

A ship I used to like but now don’t: Uhtred/Brida... I liked them for all of two episodes

My ultimate favourite character: I’m so torn between Sihtric and Hild

Prettiest character: Aethelflaed in her armour 😍

Most hated character: Hæsten because HOW is he still here

My OTP: Aethelflaed/Aldhelm (sorry Sihtric/Finan)

My NOTP: Uhtred/Aethelflaed

Favourite episode: Tettenhall baby

Saddest death: LEOFRIC

Favourite season: 3 (and no least favourite season)

Character the fandom loves but I hate: I don’t hate Stiorra but I don’t vibe with her

The “piece of trash but still a fav” fav: Aethelwold

My “cinnamon roll who deserves better fav” fav: if by better you mean more storylines then Sihtric by far

My “this ship is wrong and nasty but I still love it” ship: Aethelwold x tits

My “they’re kind of cute but I’m not too invested” ship: Uhtred/Iseult

[aadmelioraa]

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm fic can be found HERE

Drabbles and Ficlets (>1k)

Monster of Mercia (Aethelred & Aldhelm, Canonverse)

Question (Aethelred x Aldhelm, Canonverse)

Tiresome (Aethelred x Aldhelm, Canonverse)

Apprentice (Beocca & Uhtred, Star Wars AU)

The Novice (Osferth & Skade, Canonverse)

Angel (Hild x Uhtred, Canonverse)

Protection (Alfred x Aelswith, Canonverse)

Breath (Eadith x Eardwulf, Canonverse)

Whisper (Hild x Iseult, Modern AU)

Apology (Eadith x Osferth, Modern AU)

Things Unsaid (Brida x Skade, Canonverse)

Threat (Bride x Skade, Canonverse)

Forgiveness (Brida & Thyra, Canonverse)

Allies (Aldhelm x Erik, 18th century AU)

Oneshots: Assorted Characters and Ships

Merry + Bright (Osferth & Cookham Squad, Osferth & Aethelflaed, Osferth x OFC, rated T, Modern AU, 2.1k)

Holiday Fun with Osferth and the Coccham Crew.

Darkest Night of the Year (Iseult x Skade, rated G, Modern AU, 2.5k)

Skade totally doesn't have a crush on her flatmate. And Iseult totally doesn't suspect she does. Right?

Home Again (Aelswith x Alfred, rated T, Canonverse, 1k)

Aelswith and Alfred reconcile after returning to Winchester.

Shelter (Hild x Uhtred, rated G, Canonverse, 1.3k)

A moment on the road between Hild and Uhtred.

Spark (Hild x Iseult, rated T, Modern AU, 1.9k)

It's the coldest weekend of the year and Hild loses heat in her apartment. Fortunately her downstairs neighbor is around to keep her company.

Repercussions (Alfred x Uhtred, Alfred & Osferth, rated T, Historical AU, 2.3k)

After working with him for two years, Alfred is nearly used to the trouble Uhtred will cause in a day. This time, however, Uhtred has outdone himself.

Wild Violets (Aethelflaed x Eadith, rated M, Victorian AU, 2.4k)

Trapped in a life as Aethelred’s mistress, Eadith finds herself curious about his wife Aethelflaed's romantic inclinations.

Negotiation (Aldhelm x Erik, rated E, Canonverse, 1.8k)

The Lady of Mercia's ill-fated affair with Erik Thurgilson ended years ago; now her army often finds itself opposite his in battle. After a skirmish, when Aldhelm proposes terms for negotiation with his lady's former lover, the diplomatic solution takes a surprising form.

Safe (Aethelflaed x Erik, rated E, Modern AU, 3.9k)

Aethelflaed has never found the idea of being tied up very appealing--until she's almost six months pregnant, that is. Erik takes a little bit of convincing, but only a very little.

Satisfaction (Gisela x Hild x Finan, rated M, Canonverse, 2.7k)

Does Finan get laid? Very possibly. Does he know how to take his time and deliver on the big game he talks? Probably not. Out of the goodness of their hearts, Gisela and Hild show Finan how it's done.

Mending (Gisela x Uhtred, rated E, Canonverse, 1.7k)

Gisela and Uhtred have reunited, but it takes some time for them to truly find their way back to each other.

Practice (Aethelred x Aldhelm, rated T, Canonverse, 1.2k)

Young Aethelred and Aldhelm discuss their plans for the future.

Heavy Lies the Crown (Aethelflaed x Aethelred x Aldhelm, rated E, Canonverse, 3.5k)

Aethelred initiates a threesome to discipline Aethelflaed and Aldhelm for their disobedience. Naturally, it doesn’t go exactly the way he envisions it.

A New Arrangement (Eadith x Aethelflaed x Aldhelm, rated E, Victorian AU, 4.9k)

When Aethelflaed invites Eadith to stay with her and Aldhelm in London, Eadith finds herself increasingly jealous of Aldhelm—and perhaps of Aethelflaed too.

The Other Woman (Aethelflaed x Eadith, rated T, 1950s AU, 2.4k)

When Eadith began her affair with Aethelred the last thing she expected was his wife to enlist her help divorcing him.

The Royal Treatment (Edward x Eadgifu, rated M, Canonverse, 800 words)

Set during 5x08. Edward is distressed. Luckily his wife is by his side to provide comfort and guidance.

According to Plan (Aethelred x Aldhelm, rated M, Canonverse, 1.5k)

Aethelred is difficult to manage of late. But it's nothing Aldhelm isn't prepared to handle. After all, he has plenty of practice.

Longer Works

Something Wretched, Something Precious (Aethelflaed x Aldhelm, Aethelflaed x Aethelred, Aethelflaed x OFC, rated E, 92k, Canonverse, Fic Complete) 

When Aethelflaed is abducted by Aethelred she's faced with an unexpected choice: return home to marry the Danish warlord to whom her father betrothed her, or accept her captor's proposal and become Lady of Mercia. Aethelred is handsome and charming, and the political power the Lady of Mercia has historically wielded makes his offer irresistible. But before long, her new husband reveals his true nature and begins to threaten Aethelflaed and anyone close to her. Struggling to survive Aethelred’s cruelty, Aethelflaed finds an unlikely ally in Aldhelm, her husband’s one-time confidant. Where Aethelred is hot-headed and vindictive, Aldhelm proves himself loyal and trustworthy. With Aldhelm's aid, Aethelflaed begins to assert personal and political power as she carefully manipulates her husband. After a violent confrontation Aethelred demands she produce an heir, and Aethelflaed turns to the only person she can.

Carry Me Slowly (Aldhelm x Erik, rated E, 5k+, Modern AU WIP) 

When Aldhelm’s best friend dies suddenly, leaving behind a newborn daughter with no other family to claim her, he’s devastated. The prospect of raising an infant is daunting enough without the complications grief brings. When Aelfwynn's father Erik shows up after a year-long absence, Aldhelm is first forced to reckon with his own coping mechanisms, and then with his changing opinion of the other man. Erik, desperate to be in Aelfwynn’s life, hides parts of his past that might threaten his burgeoning relationship with his daughter, but regrets that decision the more intertwined his life becomes with Aldhelm's. As Erik and Aldhelm build a non-traditional family unit, their tentative friendship evolves into something more.

The Confidant (Aethelflaed x Aldhelm x Erik, rated E, 60k+, Modern AU WIP)

It’s Aldhelm’s first year teaching at Wessex College, an elite secondary school. Aware of the school’s prestigious reputation, he's done his best to prepare for the challenge. But when Aldhelm notices one of his students struggling, he finds himself drawn into her life in ways he would never have expected.

Peace-Weaver (Erik x OFC, rated M, 3k+, Canonverse WIP)

Erik agrees to marry a Saxon noblewoman in hopes of establishing peace and stability for himself and the men who follow him. Maintaining a marriage is sure to be an easy endeavor compared to the political savvy which will be required of him to fulfill his side of the alliance. Or so he thinks.

[ladyfenring]

and, lord, she found me just in time

In the marshes of Aethelingaig, Hild and Iseult find a moment.

Rated T

written for @tlkfanficfest bingo

read it on ao3 if you wish

The water in the marshes is thick and silty, but Iseult shows her how to boil it so that the dirt and silt falls to the bottom and the clean, clear water rises to the top. It takes time, but together, the two women are able to collect enough water for a modest bath.

Hild sits in the small tub, her knees drawn to her chest as Iseult carefully pours a bowl of water over her. Setting down the bowl, Iseult takes a clean rag and dips it in water, gently wiping Hild’s back and shoulders.

“You’re so clean, there’s not much to wash,” she remarks cheerfully.

The nun gives a small shake of her head. “I keep scrubbing and scrubbing, but I never feel clean.”

“Then we will keep washing you until you do.”

Hild casts her a grateful look. “You don’t have to do this for me.”

“I don’t mind,” Iseult says placidly. “You like to wash. I like to heal.”

“Is this healing?”

“Isn’t it?”

They’re quiet for a moment.

“I can make a tonic for you,” Iseult offers. “If you’d like.”

“A tonic?” Hild glances at her. “What sort of tonic?”

Iseult pours another bowl of water over her, wringing out her short hair. “The kind that keeps you from getting with child.”

Hild is quiet for a long moment, her eyes closed as the other woman combs her fingers through her hair. “It is a sin to kill a child in the womb.”

“It is not yet a child.”

“But it might be.”

“You said yourself that God sent us to save you from those men,” Iseult points out. “Perhaps he has sent me to save you in more ways than one.”

Hild opens her eyes, looking at her again. “Perhaps he has,” she admits.

They are both quiet for a long moment, the only sound the swish of water in the tub.

.

When the bowls are empty and the water is cold, Hild unfurls her limbs and stands up, water beading on her pale skin.

Iseult stands waiting with a towel, her movements gentle as she dries the water from the other woman. She is as attentive to her task as though she was a servant and Hild was the queen. Last of all, she lifts the towel to dry her hair, and Hild bows her head so that Iseult can better reach her.

“There now,” Iseult hums at last, her fingers combing through Hild’s flaxen hair. “All clean.”

Hild gives her a small, rare smile. “Yes,” she agrees. “All clean.”

[princess-aethelflaed]

all uhtred’s love interests x uhtred, finan x eadith, uhtred x hild, and aethelflaed x aldhelm!

ooooh thanks for the ask! some of these will be hard!  okay so to start: 

all of uhtred’s love interests:

uhtred x brida 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars) 

A: I love it

 B: It’s really cute 

C: Not a bad ship 

D: I’m neutral on it 

E: I don’t really like it: it’s between E and F for me, when I first started watching the show I liked Brida a fair bit and I was happy when they got together in season 1, but now I think Brida has lost her marbles and I do not ship it at all. 

F: NOTP 

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough uhtred x mildrith 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP: I really don’t like Mildrith, and I hate seeing Uhtred be such an ass towards her. They bring out the worst in each other.

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

uhtred x iseult 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute: I like them together, and I think the ship deserved more, but I think that’s mostly because I love Iseult and wanted her to be happy

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

uhtred x gisela 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it: Unlike with Mildrith, I think Gisela and Uhtred bring out the best in each other. Also, Gisela is super attractive X)

B: It’s really cute

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

uhtred x skade 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP: This might be unpopular, so I’m sorry to all the Skade stans out there, I really dislike her. I think she reminds me too much of some unstable people in my family, and so I have a pretty strong gut reaction against her. I hate how coercive and manipulative she is and I just want to slap her across the face to wipe away her smug attitude. Sorry (not sorry).

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

uhtred x aethelflaed 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute

C: Not a bad ship: it felt forced the way it was done in the show. I support the ship in theory, but its certainly not my favorite and I don’t really feel the chemistry there.

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

okay, now moving past uhtred and his never ending parade of attractive women, 

finan x eadith

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute: I’m here for it. I don’t really want Uhtred x Eadith to happen, and I think Finan and Eadith deserve baggage-free happiness with each other.

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

uhtred x hild 

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it: I’m basing this off show-canon, since I’m not a huge fan of their relationship in the book (at least to the point that I’ve read so far). I really love the deep respect they each have for each other, and their scenes together after Uhtred is rescued from the slave ship are *chefs kiss*. I see it as the type of ship that develops when they’re much older, though, like the slowest of slow burns. Now that I’m writing this I’m thinking I may have to write a fic of this at some point X)

B: It’s really cute

C: Not a bad ship

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

aethelflaed x aldhelm

A+: OTP (i would let the earth reap my soul for them absolutely they are my sun and stars)

A: I love it

B: It’s really cute: okay, I know this might be considered blasphemy for the aldflaed stans out there, but I have yet to get super behind this ship. I know so many of you are, and I really want to get on board that hype train, but it’s really hard for me to get book!aldhelm out of my head on this one. That being said, I do like their arc in the show, and I can see myself getting more into this ship over time. Right now though I’m still on that Aethelrik train and no one can stop me (never give up, never surrender!) 

C: Not a bad ship: 

D: I’m neutral on it

E: I don’t really like it

F: NOTP

N/A: I don’t know the ship well enough

Thanks so much for the ask @marv-llous!! This was really fun ^^ 

[ceridwenofwales]

The Last Kingdom

favorite male character:

Uhtred, Ragnar the Younger, Sihtric, Finan.

favorite female character:

Hild, Aethelflaed, Brida, and Iseult.

least favorite character:

Aethelwold, Aethelred, Kjartan and Sven.

prettiest character:

Uhtred, Finan, Ragnar the Younger, Sihtric, and Iseult.

funniest character:

Finan and Leofric. Well, Aethelwold would be here, but I can’t forgive him.

Am I taking the chance to share those gifs and enjoy the view? OF COURSE! Muahahaha.

favorite season:

Season 3!!! I love the pain.

favorite episode:

5, 6 and 9 from season 3.

favorite romantic ship:

Sihtric x Eahlswith, Brida x Ragnar, Erik x Aethelflaed, Beocca x Thyra

favorite family ship:

Uhtred and his family (Ragnar and Thyra included)

favorite friend ship:

Team Uhtred and I’m including Beocca and Hild because we are all afraid of her. Muahahaha.

worst ship:

Uhtred x loss. I want to protect the giant baby.

[emilyhufflepufftlk]

A Beautiful Contradiction | Sihtric x OC (Lucinda)

High School AU

MASTERLIST

Lucinda and Sihtric have been best friends for years, but as their friends all get into relationships, they wonder whether there could be something more between them.

This is something short and cute. Although in my multi-chapter fic Lucinda and Sihtric are very much just friends, I still think they would be cute together. If you haven't read any of my other stuff then it makes no difference, this is it's own thing.

Word Count: 955

Warnings: none, just these two being awkward and cute

A/N: for non Brits Year 8 is 12/13 years old, and this is set in Sixth Form when they are about 17/18.

‘There you are!’ Sihtric smiled as he opened the door to the classroom. ‘If I didn’t know better, I’d think you were hiding in here.’

Lucinda gave him a slight smile but in truth that was exactly what she had been doing, she had chosen this empty classroom to spend lunch for that exact reason. She continued eating the packet of crisps which sat in her lap and scrolled through her phone, ignoring him standing in the doorway. He came and sat on the table beside her, nudging her shoulder slightly, his leg casually bumping against hers as they dangled off the edge.

‘Are you going to tell me what’s wrong?’ he asked, looking at her intently.

‘Nothing,’ she muttered.

‘Come on, how long have we been friends?’ he asked her. The two of them had been practically inseparable since Year 8 when they had been forced to sit next to each other in English, five years later Sihtric was her best friend. ‘You can tell me anything! So, what’s up?’

She sighed, knowing that he wouldn’t leave her alone until she told him. ‘Just didn’t really feel like hanging out with everyone and… what? Ninth wheeling? I guess I just feel a bit left out when they get all… coupley. Especially when you’re not there.’

‘I’m sure it wasn’t that bad.’

She simply gave him a glare and returned to scrolling through her social media. ‘It just sucks that’s all. Uhtred and Gisela being the most perfect couple ever, Hild and Iseult being ridiculously happy together, and Osferth and Eadith being adorably awkward.’

‘What about Finan?’

‘He was too busy flirting with your sister to even notice me.’

‘I’m sure he wasn’t flirting with Sigrid!’ She gave him a sceptical look. ‘Come on, Finan is not interested in her, if he’s flirting with anyone it’s you!’

‘Me?’ she asked, staring at him like he had gone insane. ‘What planet have you been living on? All he does is insult me!’

‘Yeah… flirting!’

‘Oh, shut up! I’m not the least bit interested anyway.’ She sighed dramatically. ‘Perhaps I’m just destined to be alone.’

‘Oh, please now you’re just being over dramatic!’ Sihtric said with a shake of his head. ‘You have friends and more sisters than I can count on one hand, you are the opposite of alone. Plus, you will always have me.’

‘Thanks.’ She flashed a small smile and he took her hand in hers which made her blush.

‘You are the smartest, funniest, most beautiful girl I know-‘

‘Did you just call me beautiful?’ Lucinda interrupted him, raising her eyebrows at him.

‘I… er… yeah?’ he stammered uncertainly, running his right hand through his hair whilst his left remained holding hers. ‘I… I’m just saying that any guy would be mad not to date you. And… well, I’m sure you’ll find someone.’

There was an odd silence between them as they stared at each other. Sihtric was her friend, her best friend, her very platonic best friend. Why was he suddenly calling me beautiful? She thought. Of course, it could just be compliment from a friend but somehow the way he said it made her think he really meant it. Moreover, the way he was staring at her was sending a shiver down her spine. And oh god why is he glancing at my lips? His eyes darted from her lips to her eyes and it made her heart flutter in her chest.

He licked his lips – which Lucinda couldn’t help but think was hot. Is it normal to think your best friend is hot? She wondered. Before she had thought of an answer, her mind went completely blank when Sihtric reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear with his free hand, whilst his thumb on the hand holding hers began rubbing slow circles over her skin. Her heart beat faster as he leant forward, their faces inches away from each other.

He hesitated, giving her an opportunity to pull away if she wanted, but she didn’t. His lips met hers in a gentle kiss, his lips soft against her own. She hesitantly moved her hand to the back of his neck as his cupped her face. In some way this was very weird, seeing as he was her best friend, but at the same time it felt so right. A beautiful contradiction of feeling very strange and new, but also like they had been together for years.

He pulled back slightly. ‘Is this weird?’

‘A little,’ she admitted, ‘but it’s… nice.’

‘Nice?’ he asked, pulling back further.

‘I mean, it’s… it’s good,’ she reassured him. ‘I like it.’

‘Good, that’s a relief, I thought I might have made a fool of myself,’ he chuckled nervously. ‘I’ve been wanting to do that for ages.’

She gave him a bashful smile, her cheeks burning, before leaning forward and kissing him again, slightly more passionately than before. The whole world seemed to stop, all she could focus on was Sihtric and the feel of his lips against hers and the way his hand felt holding her waist firmly. She couldn’t help but wonder why they hadn’t done this sooner.

They were broken out of their spell by the sound of the school bell indicating the end of lunch. ‘Erm, I have to go, I’ve got History. I, er… I’ll see you later,’ she said awkwardly as she gathered her stuff and put her jacket on.

As she reached for the door, she turned to see a massive grin on Sihtric’s face. ‘I’ll see you later, when perhaps we can go on a proper date?’

‘Sure, I’d like that,’ she grinned back as she left the room, letting the door close behind her.

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[wildwren]

TLK // Rated Explicit // Aethelflaed x Erik // College AU

Secondary Pairings: Aethelflaed x Eadith //  Sigefrid x Skade // Hild x Iseult 

Part Two of my College AU. Read Part One here: Goodness Like a Gift. 

After a charmed summer of romance (for Aethelflaed) and a....not-so-charmed summer of not-so-much romance (for Erik), both are back at Wessex College for the Fall Semester. Aethelflaed is deepening her friendships with Hild, Iseult, and Aldhelm and feeling unsatisfied in her sexual life. Erik is mostly just trying to keep on his Dad’s (and Sigefrid’s) good side. But a chance encounter at an Aylesbury House party will make them revisit their attraction for each other and come to terms with the painful circumstances that drove them apart. 

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