Darkness in his Eyes

by Flying Arrow

Astrid finds him after all this time, but what happened all those years ago? Original story line, HTTYD mixed with elements from the Full Metal Alchemist series (not characters, just concept of equivalent exchange). First story, hope you enjoy!

1. Chapter 1

All there was…. was darkness. Nothing more, nothing less. Astrid could not see her hand, her feet, her blond hair. It was all shrouded darkness. She closed her eyes, desperate to escape this nightmare.

"Astrid… Save me….. Astrid….."

"Whose there?" her eyes flashed open immediately.

"You promised…. You said you could save me…. Astrid…."

She reached for her prized axe, hidden in the darkness. Where was the damn thing? Where was the damn….

"NO! Don't go. Don't. There are things in the real darkness, too evil to understand. Stay here Astrid, please. I couldn't fight them off if they hurt you."

Only one person thought of her in that way. Could it, really, be him? But no…. he had disappeared…. All those years ago…..