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    Vikings (The Story of Love and Death)
    Vikings (The Story of Love and Death)
    Vikings (The Story of Love and Death)
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    Vikings (The Story of Love and Death)

    By Sandra George

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    At a period in the pages of history when Vikings existed, two young Viking warriors, Eric and Hakon, who were borne of the same parents, were accused of one of the biggest crimes a member of the Viking tribe could commit by Bjorn, eaten up by hate and the raging fire of jealousy. In the wake of the storm, they were subsequently banished from the territory by the Jarl, who also happens to be their father.

    With a vow to return someday to set things right, they left the only home they had ever known.

    Finding a new home turned out to be an adventure for them as they rescued a beautiful Native American girl, Nokomis, from the jaws of a very angry bear. As a show of gratitude, she took them back home with her, where they were offered shelter by her father, the tribal chief.

    Eric and Hakon were thrust into the dynamic of a new way of life, and both fell into the slippery slope of love with Nokomis. Confused and thrown, Nokomis faced the truth within her: she was in love with both men.

    Faced with an impossible choice, she found herself crossing previously unchartered territories to get what she wants.

    Vikings is an intriguing story of family, love, passion, deceit, war and the capability that hate has to decimate everything in its path.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTopBooks
    Release dateJan 20, 2019
    ISBN9781386407577
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      Vikings (The Story of Love and Death) - Sandra George

      Chapter One

      Sometime in the 10 th century, a Vikings colony in Newfoundland was all gathered round the large space in Jarl’s living area. The Jarl himself was seated on what would pass for a throne- a dais made from animal bones, and two elephant trunks serving as arm rests, his most prized possessions. It is said that the Jarl was the first man, and only man still in their colony to kill an elephant. The atmosphere was somber, and very unusually quiet. Perhaps, it is the unusual quiet that made the whole situation strange indeed or the two handsome young men in chains in front of the Jarl.

      The Vikings are not the most laid back people around, and keeping quiet for an extended time was a very difficult feat for them. The entire territory was usually alive, with the very ground the men walked on seeming alive. The booming voices of men at work was the melody the territory danced to, each man trying to out talk the other as if it was a competition, their voices drowning the sound of the ocean that surrounds them. It was a common joke amongst their women folks whenever they meet to gossip to say that a Viking man is never quiet, not while making love, and not even while he is asleep.

      On this very day, the men were not talking. Not even the sound of the ocean could be heard, as if it knew what was about to go down. The Jarl was looking very pensive from his position on his dais, and the woman sitting by his left was looking downright aggrieved, as if she just lost a child. In a matter of minutes, she just might. The two handsome young men in chains before the Jarl were her children, their children, and they were awaiting judgment on a crime they committed.

      It was not uncommon for a man, and occasionally a woman to stand trial in front of the Jarl, but it is not every day a man gets to pass judgment over his children, his only two children.

      Eric and Haakon, sons of the Jarl Haakon are two of the finest Viking warriors in the territory, and the handsomest too, judging from the number of women they are usually seen with. Their bravery in battle and smoothness with women is not the only fine qualities that won the hearts of the other territory members. Their general attitude towards people did the trick. They are usually seen together, sparring together, drinking together, fishing together, and running errands for their mother together.

      They are inseparable, so much so that some people thought them to be twins, but they are not. In fact, Eric is a year older than Haakon, although Haakon is the tallest of the brothers. They were once asked about their seeming inseparability on a night out at the inn, a general hangout spot, and Eric responded saying,

      If I don’t go with him, he could walk into the jaws of a Lion, and mother would be devastated if that happens.

      Admit it brother, you were lonely until I came around, and now you just can’t leave me be, was the rejoinder Haakon gave. They both started laughing heartily, and shoving each other playfully. The other men at the inn joined them in laughing, while the serving ladies sighed dreamily, lust clouding their eyes as they filled up their mugs with ale.

      And because they never felt too proud to relate with the other members in the territory, as is expected of the leader’s children, they were both respected and loved. So, when they were reported to have stolen Rushan’s quest loot, the whole town had been outraged, some of the men immediately demanding the accuser take back his accusation, sword in hand as they did so.

      Rushan, one of the soldiers in Jarl Haldor’s army had set out on a personal quest three months prior to the time the accusations were made, to prove self to the other men in the colony. He is not as muscled at the other Viking men, so he was picked at a lot. How he managed to get into the army still baffled a lot of men, but the Jarl could not be questioned on his choice of men to protect his territory. He had taken to the sea, manning his own boat, with a vow to return with enough treasure to make him a well-respected man.  He did return three months later, which was sooner than he was expected. In fact, some did not expect him to return. But, he returned nonetheless, with gold and ivory he was said to have single handedly fought a group of pirates for. Some of the men had their reserves about the elaborate story he told, but he was welcomed nonetheless, and the Jarl assigned him new living quarters to fit his new status.

      The first Viking rule of living is that you don’t steal from your brother. Not his money, nor woman, nor position. If you wanted something of your brother, you either ask for it, or you fight for it. But, under no condition should you steal it. It is considered a cowardly act, and a Viking would be better off losing his head than be considered a coward, or a thief.

      So, when Rushan accused the brothers of stealing from him, all hell was let loose. Not only had he accused two model citizens, he had also accused the leader’s sons. Most of the men rallied behind the brothers, to help them fight Rushan and his sympathizers. In no time at all, weapons were drawn, and the men were prepared to fight one another to the death. They would have, were it not for the timely interference of the Jarl. He had heard about the situation, and had come to see for himself, his wife closely behind him.

      What is going on here? He asked, his voice stopping all the men cold.

      They all looked away, trying not to make eye contact with the Jarl, least they would become the prey to his temper.

      Eric! Hakon! What the hell is this I am hearing about the both of you stealing another man’s property?

      The two young men came forward to explain things to their father.

      Father, we didn’t...

      Father, he is lying...

      They both started at the same time. Raising both hands up, their father signaled for them to stop talking.

      One person can explain just fine.

      The two brother exchanged looks, nodded, and Eric began to explain.

      We just finished training when that vermin over there, he said, pointing to where Rushan was, with his other men, came to accuse us of stealing what is left of his loot. Father, we have been training all day and yesterday too. I don’t know where he gets off accusing us for taking something we don’t even need.

      He spat in disgust at the end of his explanation.

      Upon the Jarl’s signal, Rushan rushed forward.

      Explain yourself.

      I woke up this morning to find that the room I kept my loot has been sacked, and the loot taken. I heard from a reliable source the two of them left the inn very late yesterday, and came over to my place to steal my loot.

      Liar! Haakon screamed, his spear already drawn to strike Rushan.

      One signal from the Jarl, and he put his spear down. This was not their father, but the Jarl of the colony,

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