The Orange glow of Dawn peeked over the horizon. Most men on board the Viking Manen, or Viking Moon in english, were waking up now. Skotsk was already up and saring into the horizon. His second-in-command, Andre Kommandere, came up beside him.
"Have you ben up all night Skotsk?"
Skotsk shook his head. His arms were folded and he was stroking his brown beard. He did this alot. "Nei. I woke merely minutes before you."
"I will continue our journey to home then?"
Skotsk nodded. Andre walked back to where his belongings lay and began to dress for the day. Skotsk turned and looked around. He knew these waters well. And he thought the men had one last raid in them before they headed home.
"Andre," Skotsk said walking up to Andre,"Turn Northwest."
Andre looked surprised. "But, Sir, We are close to home."
"Ja. I know. But I have another destination in mind before we sail to our home waters."
Andre nodded. "I will inform the helmsman at once." Andre walked off to the helm.
It was now noon. Green hills could be seen on the horizon to the west. Andre came over to Skotsk, who was now dressed, his sword in its scabbard and his shield strapped over his back.
"Skotsk," Andre said, holding a map,"Our maps tell us that we are entering The Moray Firth."
Skotsk nodded his head. "Ja. Now that we are inside, set a course for Highshire. 'Tis a town on the northern coasts of the Firth."
Andre nodded and ran off again.
Soon they were in sight of Highshire. It was a nice, seaside town. Pity. Skotsk stood at the helm of the ship and ordered the helsmen. "Seek cover by those rocks off to the right. The Viking Manen sailed behind the cover of enormous rocks on the beach far off to the right of Highshire.
Skotsk set foot on the beach and put his hand on his sword. He turned to his men and said,"You know the way. Take anything of value. Harm only men, children are off limits. Women, well, do what you wish. Burn the remains. Ha for den." The men cheered and the Sea Wolves ran for the once peaceful town of Highshire, swords brandished and shields held in front of them.
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