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[Fansided] Okay, let’s talk about Rowley’s experience in season 4. We asked him what scene he had the most difficulty filming:

Oh, the scene where we are hanging upside down, I know it was a short scene, but when you have to get upside down all the time, you start to get a headache. You never want to be that actor to be like, ‘Guys, I’m getting to the end point now.’ You don’t want to be the first one, especially you’re trying to be all macho. I’m hoping Ewan is gonna say something, because oh my god my head was killing me. I never had to do that before, it was quite an experience.

Author note: Okay, so I finished The lasT kingdom a few weeks ago, like not even 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Like I have been obsessed ever since. The thing is, there isn't a lot of fanfics about it and the ones that have fanfic about it, are not very creative, soooo. I have an idea for a fic, that I might write. 

So the love interest is Finan, cause this man, THIS MAN. I love him very much.

anywhooo, we have 3 ocs and all 3 of them are women. 

It's the classic soldier, poet and king type of trio. 

The main character, the king, is Luna. She is of North African ethnicity and was sold as a slave, trained to be an assassin, but also a master of politics and rhetoric. She has also mastered the way of female energies. Like the doe and siren eyes thing. 

The second oc is Katarina. She is of Russian ethnicity, was also sold as a slave, and trained to be an assassin with the speciality to spy and be undercover. She is our soldier. She acts before asking questions, but that's why she follows Luna. Luna and her had the same slaver and Luna killed the slaver when he was about to rape Katarina. She swore her loyalty to her and has her back through it all. 

Our poet and the last oc is Mary, she is Saxon and lived in an abusive household. Her father would beat her and force her to make all the work, so basically a slave to her father instead. One day when Luna and Katarina travel through the village she lived in, they witness the abuse and killed the father. Mary was afraid to a start, but Luna being her soft motherly self with strays, took her in and helped her recover and gave her a choice to follow her. Mary accepted and was trained in the arts of the bow and arrow. 

Later on, King Alfred hears about these 3 women that would kill slavers and abusive men. He thought they would be good as a protection deal for his daughter. So he calls on them and Luna agrees to protect Athelflaed for a time. She makes Alfred promise that when the girls want to retire and settle down, that they are allowed to go of on their own. He accepts this deal and they protect and raise Athelflaed to become a strong woman. 

This all happens during the time between season 2 and season 3. 

During season 3 as Athelfaed flews the assassin attempt the girls follow her. Mary is visible and Luna Katarina is in the shadows.

When Athelfaed arrives with Uthred to Mercia to talk to Alfred, Luna and Katarina arrive a few moments later with the head of the assassin and present it to Alfred. This catches the attention of Uthred and his men. 

Finan x Reader Summary: You and Finan need to take little Aethelstan and Aelfwynn to safety. You spend a night in a shed and all sorts of feelings come out. Words: 1669 Warning: Fluff

For weeks you had cared for these children. A bastard child from the king, and both daughters from Uhtred and Aethelflaed. You grow to care for them, especially little Aethelstan. He didn’t have parents left to care for him, his life was ruined by the blood that ran through his veins. But then being here had something dangerous. Every day you had looked outside that window, wishing for a familiar face, praying that the soldiers wouldn’t come here. They didn’t, and even if they did, you and Stiorra had a plan. Lucky for you all the first people to find you here were Uhtred and his people. You smiled while Stiorra reunited with both her father and brother. Aethelstan stood behind you as Finan walked up to you. ‘How have you been doing?’ He asked. You and Finan had something. But it was still very much undetermined to what that just was. You reassured him with a short smile. ‘We have been doing well.’ You answered before your eyes traveled down to Aethelstan who curiously eyed Finan. ‘Who is that?’ Finan asked with a judge full look. ‘We need to prepare to leave.’ Uhtred announced. You looked away from Finan and gave Uthred a short smile. ‘I guess they are in danger?’ You asked while looking back to Finan and Sithric who came to stand aside from him. ‘They want Aelfwynn, we need to bring her in safety and to her mother.’ Sithric answered. You nodded before looking down at Aethelstan. ‘Come on,’ you said while leading him back into the house.

But safe never came without its challenges. The main road wasn’t safe for people were looking for the little girl. And if that wasn’t enough there was the sickness. It forced you off the road and on foot. You were walking in the back of the group with Eadith and Aelfwynn in between you as you watched Finan with Aethelred on his shoulder. ‘You like him.’ Eadith noticed. You frowned before looking aside at her. ‘There is something,’ you quietly said, keeping your eyes on Finan again. ‘but I don’t know what it is.’ you followed with a short smile. You hardly had time with him alone. So for that, you couldn’t find out what this exactly was. ‘Then it’s,’ Eadith paused as the rumbling of horse hooves sounded behind you. It was Osferth and Sithric. ‘What news?’ Uhtred asked. Everybody stopped as the horse came to stand still and Sithric jumped out of the saddle. ‘A large group of riders is approaching.’ He hastily said. Uthred immediately started looking around, searching for some cover. ‘Finan, take Aethelstan and Aelfwynn away from here!’ He commanded before turning your way. ‘Go with them, these children trust you.’ He urged. Your eyes went to Osferth as he led his horse to you and helped you in the saddle. Finan placed Aethelstan before you in the saddle and you crossed your arms over his small chest as you watched Finan get in the saddle with the girl. ‘We will find you, bring them to safety.’ Uhtred said before Finan pushed his horse forward. You didn’t want to leave them, not like that. But there was little you could do. These children were far more important. So you followed while holding tight of little Aethelstan.

You only stopped when the evening fell. The horses were tired and there had been no signs of somebody following you. ‘I’ll ask these farmers if we can use their shed for the night.’ Finan pointed to a farm in the distance. ‘Let me do the talking.’ You offered. He gave you a weird look from on his horse. ‘I’m a woman, they won’t see harm in me.’ You defended your earlier statement. ‘We are with children.’ He protested. But Finan was Finan, he was a warrior, he would open his big mouth and demand shelter rather then solve it peacefully. As you arrived you helped Aethelstan down before you left him with Finan as you went to search for somebody who owned this property. You found a woman and a girl. ‘Me, my husband and the children are looking for a place to sleep tonight. Is there any chance we can use your shed?’ You asked her friendly. The woman looked at Finan before she looked at the children. ‘We traveled a great deal.’ You pushed. ‘You can use the shed, I will bring over some food and blankets for the children.’ She nodded as he gestured to the shed. ‘Thank you.’ You thanked her before looking at Finan who had both his hands on the children their heads. ‘So I’m your husband now?’ He joked. You rolled your eyes as you lifted Aelfwynn in your arms and walked to the shed. Finan took care of the horses first before he joined you. The owner of the farm had brought you soup, some bread and a blanket for the children. He came to sat aside of you. ‘You think we are safe here?’ You asked while handing him a bowl of soup and some bread. Finan was looking at the kids, they looked exhausted and hungry. ‘For one night yes, but we need to get on the road at first light.’ He nodded before looking aside to you. He noticed your concern and pushed his shoulder shortly against yours. ‘We will reunite with Uhtred and the others.’ He reassured you. You looked down your soup before looking aside to Finan. He was right. These children were fine as long as you and Finan were there to protect them.

The hay served as a good bed. Aethelstan and Aelfwynn fell asleep as soon they were done with eating. You tucked the blanket around their bodies before you sat down aside of them. Your eyes went over to Finan who walked in. ‘We are safe.’ He reassured you as he pulled out his sword and laid it down. He pulled out a dagger and handed it over to you. ‘You are our protection Finan, I don’t need a dagger.’ You protested. Yet, you took it before tucking it away under some hay. ‘You should sleep.’ ‘You should do the same.’ You replied with a kind smile. You laid down aside of Aethelstan and Finan followed your example. You turned your head to watch him. ‘I imagined a night with my husband to be a little different.’ You chuckled. He immidiatly started laughing. He laid on his side, tucking his fist under his head as he watched you. ‘How so?’ He asked curiously. You hide your smile, studying his face from underneath your lashed. ‘With less kids for example.’ There were other things you wanted to say but Finan could paint that picture without you telling him. ‘You and Aethelstan have a strong connection.’ He seriously said. You frowned, surprised that he wanted this to be the conversation, before you looked over to the boy. ‘I feel for him. He doesn’t has a mother, and the king, well,’ you paused, giving him a meaningful look. ‘but I have to say you aren’t that bad either.’ You quietly pointed out. Finan just looked at you. He lifted his hand and stroke a strand of hair out of your face. The feeling lingered as you just watched him and he watched you. ‘I always wandered when we would get some time alone together.’ You whispered. You lifted your hand, laying it against the side of his face. ‘I like this picture of us.’ Confession were there to be made. This would maybe be the only night you had. That only moment you could spend alone. Finan lowered his head as he pressed his lips against yours, leaving you with that warmth in the core of your body. Your fingers carressed his face as you slowly kissed him back. And when he pulled back he rested his forehead against yours. ‘We should get some sleep.’ He whispered. A warm smile spread on your lips as you nodded. He pulled back, turning on his back to stare at the same things you were staring.

But the fanon content... Like people are starving in the last kingdom fandom. Only 1.6k ao3 fics in total 😭😭 yall live like this?! At least the top relationship is THE ot3 but still!! Every ship that I search has only one or five posts, and all from the same person. There's so many interesting things to explore, as well as characters dynamics, the fandom has so many years and theres nothing almost alsbmsnsks. I saw a very interesting ship in the last ep, but I'm literally the only one .-.