"As I was saying, Halfdan told me you think Ivar

hates you." She turned toward him after finishing her ponytail braid. "I must tell you, no force could ever make you two hate each other."

"I just can't help thinking about what he said. He said I wasn't his sister anymore." Ubbe walks over and crouched down to take her in his arms. "He did not mean it. As for you dying, he would be lost."

She pulled away and stood. "I don't believe that anymore." Ubbe shook his head and walked toward the entrance. "I have a meeting. Just think about Ivar and how much he cares."

She sighed as he left and threw the hairbrush toward the bed. "Why couldn't he just control his anger!" She said frustrated. She changed into a pair of trousers and one of Halfdans tops.

She sat back down and braided her hair into on her mother loved. "I hope you will be with me, mother." She said as she finished the braid and pushed her hair behind her.

She stood and pushed the tent open then walked toward the meeting area. Halfdan pulled out a chair for her and she happily took it. He took his spot in standing a little ways behind her.

"They won't make a deal." "We have to fight." Grace looked toward Torvi who gave her a nod and she smiled. "We have to fight. In the end, we are all fighting for my fathers legacy."

Grace rolled her eyes at the words and looked back toward Bjorn. "We've all believed in it, and we've all come to understand how a young farmer from Norway risked his life to explore the world so that our people could farm."

"That was his life's purpose. That was his life's ambition. I want us to achieve that. If Ivar wins, Ragnar's dreams are lost." "Let us prepare. There is something to be said for simple choices, no?"

"We cannot leave Kattegat totally exposed. We don't know Ivars plans. I think we should send a significant number of warriors back to defend the town." Grace nodded as Ubbe looked toward her then to Lagertha.

"No, you don't know what I saw. The number of Franks." "The gods have already decided the outcome of this battle." Grace turned as the others did to look at him. As the others walked away to do their stuff she walked toward him.

"Let's get some food and take a walk." She told him linking her arm with his. He looked down at her with a nod and kissed her head. They made their way to the tent that held food.

She picked some bread along with chicken for Halfdan. She grabbed some cups and poured some water into them and walked out. They found a table and sat across from each other.

Halfdan started to eat as Grace smiled at him but then it dropped. "Do you believe that we will lose?" Halfdan looked up at her a swallowed the piece of chicken. "How can you say that. We will win, we have you." She laughed and took a sip from her cup.

"As long as I have you by my side, I believe I shall do anything." She said with smile as a light blush covered his cheeks. "You can already do that." "But you make it more possible. I already lost two brothers, I'm not going to lose you."

She told him putting her cup down with a smile. "I wish for us to fight together." He lifted his cup and titled it before saying, "I wish to forever fight alongside you."