Ingrid did not feel empty when Ubbe and the others had left because she could see them upon the Web. She saw how they defeated King Aelle's army punished Aelle for Ragnar's death – all without her interference. She was determined not to interfere if possible because she already Weaved the threads to ensure Ubbe and the others chosen would live throughout this ordeal. That would cost a life and Ingrid knew it, but she felt no harm in paying it. Especially since the killing blow would not be made by her own hand.

Ingrid heard of some new traders coming into Kattegat so she went to the marketplace to see what they had to offer. She was admiring the goods one man brought when suddenly a whisper was carried to her upon the breeze. There was trouble in Kattegat. After promising to return to their good later for a purchase, Ingrid walked down the path towards the busier section of the market. Just as she arrived a group of men drew their swords and axes and started to attack.

Using an instinct Ingrid hadn't used in such a long time, she pulled out a pair of daggers from her belt and attacked one of the men who had just brutally hit a woman. Ingrid kicked him from behind and once he landed upon the ground she leaped on his chest and using both blades she sliced the man's throat. Now with his axe at her disposal, she took it and defended herself against the attacks of another man whom she succeeded in killing as well. She whipped around when another charged at her but didn't need to react because an arrow was shot straight through his neck – an arrow shot by Torvi.

Ingrid needed to take deep breaths when all the attackers were defeated by herself and the others who took arms. She looked to Torvi and nodded her head in thanks as she slipped the axe into her belt and picked up her daggers.

Astrid approached Ingrid in that moment to ask, "Where did you learn to fight like this?"

"It is in my blood," was all Ingrid said to that and looked over to Lagertha when she came to see what was going on.

Astrid turned to face Lagertha as well before looking over the men who attacked the marketplace. "What were they doing?"

"Looking for weaknesses in our defenses," Lagertha answered as she gauged what had happened.

Astrid looked around and sighed. "Seems like they found one."

Lagertha went over to Ingrid and took in the sight of her – Ingrid's face was splattered with blood. "You have a warrior's spirit, Ingrid. And yet, I have never seen you fight before."

"Just because you have not seen it, does not mean it has not occurred," Ingrid pointed out before wiping some of the blood from her face.

Lagertha appeared to be amused and slightly impressed by Ingrid's actions. "I would like you to come and join me in the Great Hall today. There is something I would like to discuss with you."

"If you are going to ask me to Weave for you, the answer is no." Ingrid was firm with her words.

Lagertha laughed at her assumption. "Oh, Ingrid. I do not wish to speak to you as a Weaver but as a warrior."

Ingrid hadn't expected that and her face showed it. "In that case, I accept." She may have been pleased by this invitation but Torvi and Astrid did not seem to share her sentiment. Their visible reactions made Ingrid enjoy it all the more.

Ingrid had been fitted with warrior garb and given a sword to accompany the axe she refused to part with. Lagertha urged her to take a shield, but Ingrid simply told her she preferred the use of two weapons than the use of a shield.

They all knew another attack would be coming and so it was only a matter of time before it came. Ingrid was getting used to the feel of the sword she had been given when the horn sounded off they were being attacked. Ingrid knew she was to go to the front if that happened so that is right where she went.

The battle was already under way when she arrived. After climbing over the slanted palisade she joined Torvi in the fight. Men had placed planks over the spiked ditches to make their way across and that is where Ingrid took her stand. Balancing upon such a plank was no challenge for her and fighting was no different. Those she didn't cut through with her sword she knocked off and let the stakes below do the work for her.

Ingrid cried out in a way she hadn't in so long. Oh how she missed this and wished her brother could fight along side her once again. After striking down another who dared underestimate her, she turned around when she heard Lagertha call out her name and Astrid's, telling them they were in the wrong place.

She left her place and hurried to meet Astrid and Lagertha, leaving Torvi behind to keep the invaders at bay.

Ingrid ran with Astrid and Lagertha, fighting off anyone in their path as they made their way to the Great Hall. As much as she wished her home wasn't being invaded, she was enjoying the battle. Astrid was fighting off two men and a third was charging towards her but Ingrid took care of that. She threw her axe, getting the man right in the spine, giving Astrid clearance to take care of the others.

After retrieving her axe, she picked up the pace to the Great Hall. Upon arrival, Ingrid stood with the others, waiting for Lagertha's signal. Lagertha held a torch as she walked into full view of their attackers and once they were close enough, she threw the torch onto the fuel soaked ground which ignited upon impact. The fire quickly took to the men who stood within it, enticing fear in the men behind them.

Lagertha raised her arms for her reinforcements and they all stepped out to stand with her, Ingrid included. Arrows were shot and Ingrid almost laughed as they started to retreat – all but their leader. Their leader cried out and ran towards them but was stopped by Astrid throwing a spear into his shoulder.

Ingrid went over to the man and was about to drive her sword right into him but stopped when Lagertha ordered her to. She wasn't in the least bit reluctant to stay her hand because it was the logical thing to do – keep this man alive long enough to find out who he was and why did he attack.

Lagertha walked over and pressed her foot onto the man's chest, making her decision clear to the others as she looked down at the bleeding, struggling man beneath her. "Let him live."

Ingrid may enjoy the battle but she certainly does not enjoy the torture. Lagertha had the leader of the invading party – Egil the Bastard – chained to a spit and held over searing hot coals. The burning of his flesh resembled that of a boar being roasted. Ingrid did not care for this, not when there were others ways. Alas, she did not wish to toy upon the Web in order to get it. She knew Lagertha would get her answers so there was no need for her to interfere.

Instead of taking part in the interrogation, Ingrid used her other skills to tend to Torvi's wounds. She was within ear shot to hear what Lagertha and Egil were saying, but thankfully far enough off in the other end of the hall to not see it.

Ingrid worked her magic, quite literally, to tend to Torvi's wounds. There was a part of her that wanted to let her die, but she fought against that and helped her. It would be too selfish to ensure Torvi's death when she was meant to live. Something such as this would cost too much and Ingrid was not willing to pay it.

Ingrid was focused on tending to Torvi so she missed much of the interrogation but she turned around and stood when she heard Egil was paid by King Harald Finehair to invade Kattegat. Perhaps Ingrid should have looked upon the Web more often after all? But, then again where's the thrill in that? This is something Ingrid would find out soon enough…

End Episode 8 – Season Finale

A/N: Hey, Readers! Thank you all so much for reading Web of Destiny. I'm calling this the 'Season Finale' because this is where Ingrid's part of Season 4B of Vikings ends off (sorry for the shortness of it) and I won't be able to return to this story until Vikings returns to Hulu. Because of this, this story will be on Hiatus until then. Thanks again for reading!