#vikingsfloki

I was patrolling the wall, covering for another secret couple who would rather be elsewhere together; it wasn’t regulation, but I honestly didn’t care. Years of swapping shifts and sneaking around with Michael had desensitised me to the idea of following the rules.

I sighed, looking up at the stars. I couldn’t help but wonder where he was. Michael had left so suddenly, with only a hastily scribbled note for me. I feel that was a second thought, he must have wanted to leave instantly - but he made one last effort for me.

My hand went to my breast pocket, where that note was folded, close to my heart. I rubbed my eyes - normally I would have taken a nap about midday to get me through a night-shift, but the swap had only been agreed on late in the afternoon. For a moment I closed my eyes, leaning back against the all.

I heard wings. My eyes snapped open. I was terrified for a second that I had let one of Gabriel’s angels make there way into Vega. My gun was raised, aimed straight at the hooded figure.

He pulled back the hood, gently saying my name.

“Michael” I whispered, gun by my side, eyes wide, “you... you...”

“I’m here” slowly he began to walk towards me. 

I stared at him for a second before running to him. I flung my arms around him. I had believed so firmly that I would never see him again. Michael held me close, soothing me by running his fingers through my hair. “You’re back” I said quietly into his chest.

“For now”

“You’re leaving again?” I asked, upset, looking up at him.

“I want you to come with me, Y/N, please.”

I nodded, “Okay, okay - where are we going?”

“I don’t know yet, but away from here. You understand I can’t stay”

“Of course” I nodded. “I need to get some things”

“Yes - will half an hour be enough time?”

“Yes” I answered certainly.

“I’ll be here waiting for you, but you have to be quick”

“I know, I will be”

I managed to sneak through Vega unseen. I scribbled a note for the others, explaining not to come looking for me and that I was safe - leaving it pinned to the wall just inside our sleeping quarters. Quickly I packed the essentials into my bag, slung it over my shoulder and rushed back to the wall and Michael. It was only twenty minutes until the next shift. There would be someone up soon to take over my watch - it meant that we had to leave as soon as we could, but thankfully, it also meant that the wall wouldn’t be unmanned for long.

“Is that everything?”

“Yes”

“Good” He nodded, “Are you ready?”

“I am”

“Hold on tight - you can’t let go, you understand?”

I nodded, “I understand”

Michael stepped close to me. I fixed my bag tightly before fastening it onto my back before wrapping my arms around Michael’s shoulders. He held me tightly and pressed a kiss to my forehead before his wings spread out at either side.

As we flew I held tightly to him, my head pressed against his chest. It felt like hours until we were on solid ground. My feet touched earth and I took a step back, trying to catch my breath.

“Are you alright?”

I nodded, taking deep breaths. “Possibly not the best first experience of flying Michael” I huffed.

“I’m sorry” he held me gently at my waist, “but you are alright?”

With a few deep breaths, I composed myself, “Yes, I’m fine”

“Wonderful”

I ran my hands over his chest, up to his shoulders, “I’ve missed you so much”

“And I you. I didn’t want to leave you, Y/N, but there wasn’t time”

“It’s okay, I understand - you did what you had to”

He rested his forehead gently against mine, “I love you, Y/N”

“I love you too, Michael”

XXX