(Theme Song is Dream by Pricilla Ahn and Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts)

Nova's POV

"Wow, this is absolutely beautiful" Torvi exclaims as she fixes my veil on my hair, "Look, how long it really is" she says as her eyes glitter

My eyes brighten as I look at myself in the mirror, the dress fits perfectly.The little lace flowers on my dress look as realistic as they can ever seem 

"Torvi? Have you seen Amelia?" I ask as I adjust my veil

"Ummm" she says as she picks up the jewellery, "She has gone home for a few weeks or so, she wasn't feeling so well. I went to see her off in Paris with Medusa, afterwards we picked up your dress".

"Oh, poor thing" I say as I fix my corset, I will never wear corset after today.

"Listen, send her this letter" I say as I grab a letter from my table, "She is my best friend and I want her to read it" I say as I look into Torvi eyes and she nods

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

"Come in" I say as Torvi kneels to fix my dress

*Aslaug enters with six maids*

I Bow and she smiles

"So you and Ivar finally reached an agreement about how your wedding should be like?" she says as she sits and look at me, the maids starts hustling and bustling around the room

"Yes, it was a difficult decision to reach upon but we wanted to respect each other's religion and background" I say while wearing my earring, "It is ought to be best of both worlds"

"Intriguing" Aslaug smirks, "Of how my son only listens to you and no one else"

"Oh no, he worships you" I look at Aslaug

"He did but now you" Aslaug points towards me, "have tamed his body and soul"

I hesitate as I don't know what to say, it feels as if Ivar's affection towards me is making her uncomfortable?

"I am not uncomfortable" she says and I nearly jump 

"How?? Did you read my thoughts?" I say as I keep my hand on my chest

"Oh dear, I am a volva. Anyways, I have a gift for you" She says as she stands up

She claps her hands and three maids bring a humongous trays covered with white cloth

"Go ahead, take a look" Aslaug smiles

I hesitate but I put my hand out to remove the cloth from the trays, hoping that it would be something to eat, preferably sweet.

I remove it and there is a metal pieces and various metal pieces, I cannot decipher as to what it really is.

"It's an armour" Aslaug says with pride, "My mother was a shield-maiden, now you are going to be the Queen, you might as well get out of your pretty corsets and step into metal armours" she smiles

This woman says exactly what I want to hear.

"It's breathtaking" I exclaim as I run my fingers over the metal, It smells like Ivar.

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Ivar's POV

"My prophecy came true" Floki says as he pours himself a drink, "The Gods wanted you to make Nova your bride"

I smirk as I try to imagine her in the wedding dress, how will I control my urges?

"She is not only beautiful but also clever. There is ingenuity in her" Floki says as I look at myself in the mirror, adjust my look a few minutes before the wedding

SKOL!

"Who did we sacrifice? for the Gods?" I ask as I look at Floki

"Oh, some baker boy from the kitchen" Floki laughs and I join him

"And his blood?" I ask, "Did you soak the rings in the blood?" 

"Yes, yes and now finally that you are all ready" Floki grabs a bowl of red blood in it, "You should splash this on your face before you see you bride" 

I immerse my hand in the blood and splash it on my face again and again as I take deep breaths in and Floki chants the prayers in the Norse language.

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Nova's POV

"I look like a pastry" I giggle 

"Ivar's got to have some pastry tonight" Torvi laughs and I swat her arm

"Can I talk to you?" Medusa says as I turn around and look at her fragile body standing near the door

"Let's give the ladies some room" Aslaug says and walks out and everybody follow her

"See you in the blood woods" Torvi says and hugs me, as I smile. "You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen" 

My creamish white gown is laid with lace flowers, it is intricately hand stitched from Paris, my diamond earring are in the shape of tear drops and they weigh heavily too. The trail of my dress is quite long, as Ivar and I agreed from me to wear whatever I would like to.

 It is a mix of Pagan and a Christian wedding tonight. I am nervous for Ivar to see me and for me to see him, the simple thought of it sends electricity through my spine

"Has your anger passed?" Medusa says meekly

"It never will" I say as I look out of the window, the night is darkest as it could have ever been

"Who will walk you down the aisle?" Medusa asks

"Aslaug" I say blantly

"NO! She is your mother in law, she cannot walk you down there!" Medusa screams

"I don't have a mother now? So it is fair that I ask her to do so" I finally look at Medusa as she begins to break down

I come closer to her and hug her gently

"You fool, you will walk me down the aisle" I say as I look at teary eyes of my mother

"Really?" she asks while shaking, and I nod

"Do you forgive me?" she asks with desperation in her eyes

"Don't go that far, I just want you to be my side today. Forgiveness or not, I need you" I say as I wipe her tears away

"Your royal highness, the carriage is ready" A guard say and bows down 

"We will be there" I say to him as he bows again and leaves

"It's time!" I say excitedly 

"It's time" Medusa squeaks as she hands me a bouquet of flowers 

She keeps her hand on my shoulder and looks into my eyes as the time around us freezes

"You know what you are getting into. You are marrying a ruthless ruler who you are in love with. At times it would be difficult, situations and people will come between you but you need to keep the boat afloat, you are the sailor" she continues, "Today you will not marry on Ivar, you will marry a nation and a clan, your husband and your nation will be your duty and if it requires you to die" she pauses

"Then you must die for them" she let's out air from her lungs as her green eyes become really deep

I nod and raise my chin, for the first time pride fills my lungs 

"Come now" Medusa takes my hand as we walk towards the golden carriage and leave for the blood woods....

-- Theme Song