King of Kings ( Bjorn Ironside )

Chapter 1

Bjorn Point of view: 

"Erik, I want you to be my advisor;" Hand of the King to be exact I said calmly.
He stood a few feet away from me taking in words I just spoke.

"With all due respect Lord" Why me? He spoke his words smoothly but truthfully.

I have known you all my life. I said truthfully. Bu—

wait let me finish I said cutting him off. We have been best friends since we were children; although you were always thought to be less than I, you have saved my life many of times during battles.

"As have you, "he said breaking my voice throughout the room.

I trust you as much as I trust my father, mother, and brothers. Sometimes you were there for me when I needed someone to call on.

I have faith in you to carry out a respectful duty for my family and me.

Will you accept my offer, I asked slowly?

Quietness filled the room for a few moments. My first act as King was eating away at me as I waited patiently than normal.

With all due respect my Lord Erik said dryly. I prepared myself for a no.

Erick I—

"I would be pleased to be by your side until my dying days" he said cutting me off.

A smile spread across my face as I pulled him into a hug.

Thank you my friend; I whispered into his ear.

My first act as King was harder than I expected I openly admitted to him.

I'm glad I didn't disappoint my Lord. You handled yourself well. My answer was always going to be yes from the moment the words left your lips.

You're royal now Erick. Dont allow anyone to treat you less than.

He nodded towards me.

Thyra will be making her arrive tomorrow along with her father King Henry; I said with a small fear.

The day has finally come for you to marry Erick asked slowly.

I only nodded as I proud two cups of Ale.

I haven't  seen her since we were children, and part of me wonders what she may look like.
This marriage arrangement was meant to keep both Kingdoms happy; and to ensure that the land of Sunderland will have a rightful King after King Henry

If my memory serves me correctly; you two got along well with each other when we were children.

I only nodded as I handed him a cup.

That was so many years ago. Im different, she may be different to as well.

"Different isn't bad my King "Only if its for the greater good.

If I may speak freely; Erick asked.

Go ahead I said dryly.

I've heard she has become of great beauty and even a better shield-maiden. He spoke clearly but softly.

"Does everyone hear these rumors but I?" I said.

Erick let out a small laugh, "No my King You just tend not to listen."
"Her father taught her after her mother died" he added .

Your sister and Princess Thyra have always been great friends. They would write to each other often throughout the years. Erick continued.

Something else I didnt know I said annoyed.

You were the son of a King; now you are a King. It wasnt expected for you to be so informed about your future wife.

Of course, but I want to do things differently.

"Then what about Torvi?"!Erick asked strongly.

Things are complicated, I said.

Things will only get worse when the arrival of Thyra.

Although it is common for a King to take on a mistress. He spoke slowly.

I looked towards him examining his face. I dont want to be like my father. It nearly broke my mother because of his selfish choices.

Now I watch them try to pick up the pieces, and I dont want to start a relationship off the wrong way.

"Torvi will know her place, although Im sure jealously will overpower her."She will understand.

We all knew this day would come.

Yes, my King Erick said proudly.

"Shall I let you have rest? "We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

I nodded as he made his way towards the door.

Although I knew sleep wouldnt fine me tonight.

"Short chapter, but make sure to leave me a comment to tell me what you think."