~ Chapter 1 ~
Hey Peoples! Mash up of Yuri on Ice and How to Train Your Dragon, because why not. Please note, I never figure skated, lack extensive knowledge in that field, and getting most of my info via google. So, cut me some slack for any moves that may be wrong. If you know a good site or want to break it down to me yourself, PM me.
Also, this story is going to diverge a little from canon. Instead of Victor trying to balance skating and coaching, I'm having him just coach to make thing easier for himself, but mostly for me writing this.
Disclaimer – I do NOT own Yuri on Ice! or How to Train Your Dragon. They belong to their respective owners.
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(Yuuri POV)
I woke up in my room at 8:45am like any other day. I moved to get up, but I was stopped by an arm draped around my waist. I turned around and saw the blissful face of Victor as he tried to snuggled his face into the back of my shoulder. His sliver hair somehow still mostly in place, unlike my hair usually is when I wake up.
I didn't have the heart to wake him up so I reached for a pillow, hoping to switch myself out with it. As I was reaching, it only seemed to make Victor tighten his grip on me and shift it to my semi flat belly. As much as I wanted to stay here, I need to keep training to keep my belly at a manageable size.
"Come on Victor."
"Net (*1)" Victor said with a groan.
"Victoooooor"
"Oooh, say that again Yuuri."
"Net"
"You're not fun." Victor said with a pointed look.
"Too bad. Now let me go, I need to keep up my training program. Which might I remind you, was created by you."
"No, its your off season. Plus, I like cuddling with my lean little piggy."
"If you want this little piggy to stay lean, then you'll have to let me go and also get your lazy butt up too."
"I hate it when your right."Victor groaned into the pillows as he let go of me.
I practically had to push Victor out so that he can get his clothes from his room, before getting ready myself. Ever since Victor decided to stay in Japan, Victor had mostly slept in my room, and use his actual room as just a place to keep his things, but even that is starting to not be the case. It wasn't long before both of us were ready, and Victor hopped on the his bike, while I jogged along to Ice Castle. As soon as we walked in, we were practically tackled by Yuuko and shoved into her office.
"What the heck, Yuuko?" I asked as both Victor and I looked at her bewildered.
"There's a guy here to see Victor."
"Okay, so why is that such a big deal?" Victor responded. "There's always a few of fans that come here looking for me."
"This is different. This guy is here because he wants to be trained by you."
"Yuuko, I've told this to the reporters. I'm only interested in coaching Yuuri"
"But you got to understand, that guy is Henry Haddock."
Neither of us had an immediate reaction to this revelation. So, when in doubt check with Phichit. I shot him a quick text, asking him if he knew anything about this guy.
"You guys seriouisly don't know who he is. I surprised especially you, Victor." said Yuuko.
"I think I've heard of him. I remember Chris mentioning someone by the name of Haddock." Victor said, racking his brain. "Wait, I remember. There was female skater by the name of Valka Jorgenson-Haddock that I remember growing up. And from what I remember, she was quite good."
"Hey, just got some info from Phichit." I sort of interrupted. "He didn't know anything personally, but Henry is currently ranked as gold medalist skater in the amateur divisions in Denmark and Norway. His mom, Valka, was once a pro diviosn medalist in Denmark when she was younger, but Henry has only won one bronze medal in the pro division."
"I can't guarantee that I'll train him, but let's at least see what he could do."
Yuuko lead us out of the office and to the rink while Henry was skating. He seemed to be in the middle of a step sequence and I could see why he was a medalist. He glided on the ice with graceful and natural ease and balance that was unexaplainable for someone his height. Holding the form of each move for such a long periods of time, performing Lunges, Spread-Eagles, and even a couple of Ina Bauer. He then finished with a Lay-back Spin that shifted into a Camel Spin.
Yuuko couldn't help but clap at such an elegant performance. This made Henry freeze momentarily before diverting his attention to us and skating toward us.
"Hi, my name is Henry... no wait I mean Kon'nichiwa" Henry said with a small bow, but hitting his head on the railing in the process. "Ouch."
"Hello is fine my friend." Victor said politely. "I was told that you wanted to speak to me."
"Well you see, I've been skating for almost all my life, but I haven't been able to really go beyond the national level." Henry started. "After watching Yuuri's performances last season, I was hoping that you could train or at least during the off season. So I beg of you," Henry bowed his head, this time clearing the railing. "please consider training me."
"Before I answer, I have a question. We get requests all the time for people asking for help. Why did you come all this way to Japan?"
"I heard that you're seldom able to fulfill those requests, or at least to the extent that I'm hoping for. I thought if I came to you, then you would be more willing to accept. And also", Hiccup looked up with mirth in his eyes, "I've heard that you like surprises."
I don't know why but the way that Henry said that, just rubbed me the wrong way. I looked at Victor to see a look that he's only used a few times. His eye had a sort of shine to them as he placed a hand on his chin, and his index finger was placed over his mouth. He had it during the final free-stakes of the Grand Prix, whenever Yurio skated, and whenever I skate. His face was straight before he spoke.
"As interesting as it sounds, I cannot accept the offer to fully train you." Henry's shoulders dropped before Victor went on. "I'm still relatively new to coach and don't want to stretch myself too thin. I also already promised Yuuri that I would be his full-time coach. However, I could... possibly help you with your program... that is if Yuuri is okay with it."
I mentally and almost physically stumbled from Victor putting me on the spot like that. It's not like the first time that I had train along side other skaters. Heck, Victor seemed to balance helping both Yurio and me for the Onsen on Ice event. Even as I looked at Henry, his emerald eyes shone with such hope that was definitely easier to handle than Yurio's flaming glares from back then.
"Sure... I don't see why not. Especially since its the off season." I said still a little shaken.
"Yes! Thank You. Thank You so much. You guys wouldn't regret it"
"Let us hope not. You're training starts now. And your first task is to go and eat some Katsudon " Victor somehow said with a serious face.
"What?!" Both Henry and I exclaimed confused.
"Of course, you'll still exercise but with a fitness plan that will help you built up the lean muscle that you'll need for jumps. But for now, you need more meat on those bones and carbs for fuel." Victor started to walk seeming to mentally develop a plan from Henry.
"You might want to get used to that." I motioned Henry toward Victor. "Once he's set on something, he'll keep going until something else gets his attention."
"I can imagine, I'm the same way with my drawing, and sculpting, and and programming, and skating, and everything I guess. You get the point." He said with a nervous smile.
"Nice to be skating with you Henry." I held out my hand for a handshake which he accepted immediately.
"The pleasure's all mine. By the way, all my friends just calls me Hiccup."
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(*1) net (or нет) = Russian for 'no'.
For those waiting for my other stories, you don't have to worry. This story is probably be about 3-4 chapters, depending how in goes. I also have a majority of the story written and just need to iron out the details & do a couple of re-reads.
Thanks for all those that reviewed, every little bit helps. If you're new to the story, please let me know what you think with a review. Constructive criticism is accepted, but no flames please. And don't be too shy to check out some of my other stories.
