The Heart versus the Deranged
By: Aaron2775
Disclaimer: I do not own How to train your Dragon, Dragons: Riders of Berk, or their characters.
Author's Note: Hello, my readers! I know I haven't been working on Chronicles because I am beginning to lose interest. I canceled it so please forgive me, especially Firestar'sniece. But at least I learn that I must plan out the entire story first before I post it. So, this is one of those planned out fan fictions of mine.
After watching the episode "Twinsanity," I became very, very, very interested in the villain, Dagur the Deranged. To me, he is one, cool villain and, in my imagination, he is obsessed of killing Astrid. His action and obsession of killing is the reason why he became my favorite, especially his mental instability. I also want to see him face Astrid.
In this fan fiction, Dagur is a more sinister villain and he is after Astrid, who he wants to kill by himself.
The excitement is killing me and the story will be a good thriller indeed with romance as an even greater part. Happy reading, my readers! Hope you will enjoy this.
Chapter One: A Special Evening
"Every Viking even Dragons has someone important to love and care. And they would do anything to protect them from danger."
One late afternoon on the island of Berk, the Vikings with their friendly Dragons were setting up some decorations around the village and the Great Hall for tonight's special occasion; tonight would be Stoick the Vast's birthday and everyone was excited to celebrate the party of their kind and brave high chief.
They set some beautiful decorations on each house. Gobber was helping set up the feast in the Great Hall with some Vikings. The Dragons were also helping too. Everyone couldn't wait for the start of the party tonight.
While they were setting up and preparing, Stoick made his way in the Great Hall and was happily greeted by his tribe. It was a graceful thing for the tribe to do to their chief. Stoick was very grateful and thanked them in return. He then went to Gobber, who was setting up the plates on one of the tables.
"Hello, Gobber," Stoick greeted.
Gobber faced his long-time friend, "Hi, Stoick and happy birthday to you."
"Thanks, Gobber. That means a lot to me."
Gobber giggled a bit, "You're welcome. I'm just setting up more of these plates on this table."
"I see."
They were met up by Mulch and Bucket, who were busy setting up the feast.
"Happy birthday, Stoick," Mulch and Bucket greeted at the same time.
"Thank you," Stoick happily thanked the two.
"By the way, Stoick, where's Hiccup?" Gobber asked after he had put all of the plates on the table. "I haven't seen him since this morning."
"Don't worry, Gobber. My son has been in his room all day," Stoick replied.
"I wonder what the young hero is doing," Mulch said as he scratched his forehead.
"Me too," Bucket said as well.
"He's probably doing what he usually does – studying more about Dragons," Stoick commented. But what Stoick thought was on the contrary.
In his home, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was really making something for his father because it was his father's birthday tonight and he believed that what he was making would make his father very happy. Hiccup was sitting on his chair near his desk and was finishing his present. After one day and a few hours, he finally completed his gift for his kind father. He smiled at his gift before he faced his Dragon friend, Toothless.
"What do you think, bud?" Hiccup showed the Night Fury his present which was a small portrait of Hiccup, Stoick and Hiccup's deceased mother, Valhallarama. The Dragon just nodded, telling him that it's good.
"Thanks, bud."
Hiccup then gazed at his work. The portrait began to affect Hiccup's heart; he really missed his mother and he knew his mother loved him. He would always keep her in his memory and how she was kind to him. He placed the portrait in a small box while Toothless went back to his peaceful sleep. After Hiccup noticed that Toothless was sleeping and that no one was around, he opened his drawer and let out another small present but this wasn't for his father but for his beloved crush, Astrid Hofferson. He made this present three days ago and has been keeping it a secret.
He made this just for her and he promised himself that he would give it to Astrid tonight because tonight was also the night of his confession of his feelings for her. He has always thought Astrid was the most beautiful female Viking among all the others and that she's brave, strong and determined and also has a soft side. He has never felt this kind of feeling since the day he met her. Her beauty attracted her and, eventually, it built his love feeling for her.
He hoped that Astrid would love this gift because it meant something to him. He suddenly felt a feeling inside his beating heart as he stared at his gift for Astrid. It made him smile with his eyes narrowed. He then reminiscent the days he spent with her and how it helped grew his love for her. He truly loved her but was he brave enough confess his feelings for her?
He shook his head and woke up from his daydream before he put the small present back in the drawer.
"Astrid, tonight I will tell you that I love you," Hiccup said in his thoughts.
Later that night, Stoick with his comrades as well as the other Vikings and the Dragons was in the Great Hall; the celebration was about to begin.
Stoick stood up from his chair to deliver a speech to his tribe.
"My tribe, thank for this special and wonderful occasion. It really meant something to me and I am sure all of you did a good job making this night a special night not just for me but for all of you."
Everyone applauded at the high chief.
"Now, this is my 50th birthday and I am not getting old yet because I am still strong inside and outside. I once again want to thank you all for tonight's celebration…"
But before he could continue his speech, Mildew busted into the party with his sheep, Fungus. "STOICK! WE NEED TO TALK!"
It seemed that this cantankerous, old, consummate complainer wasn't feeling happy tonight, especially at the party. He was carrying his staff as he stood in front of Stoick.
"What is it, Mildew? Can't you see we are celebrating here?"
"I don't care! It seems that a stupid Dragon ate my cabbages!" Mildew complained. "I want you to banish all of them from Berk forever!"
"And why would I do that when the Dragons didn't do anything harmful to everyone?"
"I see. You have betrayed your own kind! You have betrayed me! All of you have betrayed your own kind for the sake of these beasts!" he pointed his staff at all of Vikings.
"How dare you forsake mankind and his future?! How dare you betray the souls of the innocence and the young ones?! Who will look after them when the beasts kill them and drink their blood?"
That statement of Mildew's kind of made the young Vikings scared.
"Okay! That's enough, Mildew!" Stoick shouted.
"No! This isn't over!"
"Will you shut up and calm down?"
"No! You shut up! You traitor whose son is stupid and whose wife is dead!" That last statement of Mildew got him punched by Stoick on the cheek.
Stoick was breathing heavily as Mildew stood on his feet with the help from his staff.
"Get out of here, Mildew. You are not welcome to my party tonight."
"No, Stoick. You will regret this. I'm done. I AM DONE WITH ALL OF YOU!" Mildew then left with Fungus and angrily shut the door behind him. Everyone was looking at one another, shocked at what just happened.
Stoick sat down on his chair and was trying to stay calm.
"What was that about, Stoick?" Gobber asked.
"I have no idea. But everyone, now that that is over, let's enjoy the party. Ok?"
"Ok," everyone said at the same time.
It has been a few minutes since the party started and Stoick was talking to his comrades and Gobber about his past and their days together. As everyone was celebrating, Hiccup made his way in the Great Hall. Some noticed him and greeted him a 'good evening.' He then found his father and went to him.
"Dad," Hiccup said.
"Hiccup, there you are," Stoick said before the two gave each other a warm embrace. "Aren't you going to celebrate?"
"Umm…dad…..can I talk to you in private?"
"Sure."
Stoick excused himself from the other before he followed his son to a private place in the Great Hall. There the two had a talk.
"What do you want to talk about, son?" Stoick asked.
"Umm…..dad…." Hiccup nervously said. He was feeling a bit nervous right now but he realized that he must be strong; he wanted to give this present to his father who has been very supportive to him.
After taking a deep breath, Hiccup spoke, "I have something to give to you, dad."
Hiccup let out a small present. Stoick became deeply surprised at what Hiccup showed him. But, at the same time, he was very, very, very happy. Hiccup handed the small present to his kind father.
"Hiccup…..I don't know what to say," Stoick then opened his present from his dear son and found a small portrait of him, Hiccup and his wife. He became even happier after seeing this portrait of them together; it really meant something to him.
Stoick could feel that he was about to cry but he stayed strong and told Hiccup, "Thank you, son."
Hiccup then hugged his father without thinking, probably because his emotion took over his body. He was a bit embarrassed but his father embraced him back. Hiccup smiled as a tear slid down on his right cheek.
"Your mother would have been proud of you as well," Stoick commented.
"I think she has, dad," Hiccup replied.
The two stayed in each other's arms for a few more seconds before they have to pull away to go back to the celebration. They soon returned to the party.
"Dad," Hiccup said.
"What is it, son?"
"Umm….you go and enjoy your party. I'll just stay outside for a while."
"Okay, son," Stoick said.
Before Hiccup was about to exit, he called out his dad," Dad."
Stoick turned around to see his son.
"Happy birthday."
Stoick smiled with joy in his heart, "Thanks again, son."
Hiccup smiled right before he left while Stoick watched him go still holding on the portrait. Hiccup exited the Great Hall with a smile to his face. He made his way near Berk Academy but didn't enter it. He then left it and went to the docks. There were some Vikings there minding their own business. He then arrived at Thor's beach where no one was around. He sat on the sand and sighed. He was feeling quite happy at what happened a while ago. His father was really happy indeed which made his heart happy too. But then his joyful smile turned upside down when he remembered someone –a very special person to him.
He thought about Astrid as the moonlight shined above him. He didn't know why he was feeling a bit sad when he thought about her; maybe it's because he hasn't been serious with their relationship since he defeated the Red Death with Toothless or that he hasn't told him about his feelings – feelings which are important and special to him.
He then let out his gift for Astrid and stared at it. As he stared at the gift, images of Astrid began popping in his mind. He hid it back before he sighed.
"Astrid," he softly said.
"What?" an anonymous person replied.
He heard the person and her familiar voice. He turned around and was startled at the sight of the person; it was Astrid.
"Ha!" Hiccup yelled.
"Oh! Sorry, Hiccup. Did I startle you?" she asked.
Hiccup replied," What? No, you didn't.
"Okay."
Hiccup looked away and was blushing.
"I can't believe she is here. She's actually here with….me," Hiccup happily said in his thoughts. "But what should I do?"
Astrid spoke, "Umm…..Hiccup."
Hiccup faced her, "What?"
"Would you mind if I…. sit beside you for a while?"
Hiccup became deeply surprised about this but he stayed calm, "Sure."
Astrid sat beside him and the two looked at the moonlight together. The beauty of the moon gave them a satisfied look.
"Isn't the moon beautiful, Hiccup?"
"It sure is, Astrid."
They continued to gaze at the beautiful moon until they stopped. Astrid looked at Hiccup and said, "So, did you have fun at your father's celebration?"
"Umm….yeah. Of course, I did," he replied.
"I see."
Astrid looked at the view of the ocean. Hiccup looked away and remembered what he must do tonight; tonight was his night to confess his love to Astrid. If he didn't do it now, he may never get another chance. He thought of giving the present to her right away and telling her how he felt. But he felt that a wall was stopping him from doing those things. He realized that he hasn't had the courage or confidence yet. He looked back at Astrid, who was unaware, and realized that he was right; he didn't have those strong feelings to tell her that he loved her.
He couldn't take it.
"Listen, Astrid. I must go now. See you tomorrow."
But before he could run away, his gift for her fell onto the sand. Hiccup stopped when Astrid called him.
"Hiccup, wait. You dropped something….." Astrid picked it up and found that her name was written on the small box while Hiccup was feeling embarrassed at the moment.
Astrid looked at him and said, "What is this, Hiccup? Is this for me?"
Hiccup couldn't say a word because his heart was beating so fast and his cheeks were red.
Astrid opened the small box and found a small note with Hiccup's name on it. She read what was on that note.
"Dear Astrid,
I know that tonight is my father's birthday but I thought that maybe I should make you a present too as a sign of how I am very thankful for you. My present for you is special and it took me just three days to make it. It's a precious necklace.
Sincerely yours,
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III"
After reading the note, she found a precious necklace with her name on the beads. It made her blush with butterfly feelings while Hiccup became even more embarrassed.
"What should I do? Is she mad or frustrated?" Hiccup said in his thoughts, worried of what was to come.
"It's beautiful, Hiccup," Astrid softly replied. "Thank you."
Hiccup was deeply surprised while Astrid smiled. He wasn't expecting that answer. Astrid stood up and gave him the necklace.
"Would you put this around my neck, Hiccup?"
"Umm…sure."
Hiccup went to her back and tied the necklace around her neck. Astrid turned around to face him.
"How do I look?" she asked.
Hiccup honestly answered, "You look beautiful."
Astrid became deeply surprised while Hiccup became embarrassed again.
"Umm…I didn't mean to say that in a….."
"It's okay," Astrid said. "That's what I want to hear from you."
She looked away, blushing, while Hiccup didn't what to say. He then realized that this could be the perfect time to tell her his feelings. He firmly closed his right hand before he spoke.
"Astrid…."
Astrid looked at him and said, "What?"
"There's something important that I want to tell you."
Astrid slowly dropped her mouth as she waited for Hiccup words.
"Could this be it? Will he say the three special words that I have been waiting to hear?" Astrid said in her thoughts.
Well, it seemed that this energetic and striking blonde female Viking has a soft side after all and it seemed that she has feelings for Hiccup as well because of her words.
After taking another deep breathe, Hiccup said, "Astrid….I….I…I…love…"
But before he could confess his feelings to her, they were startled by their friends. Fishlegs, Snotlout, Ruffnut and Tuffnut came out of nowhere and almost gave the two a heart attack. Hiccup and Astrid were breathing heavily while the rest were laughing out loud.
"You should have seen the look on your faces," Snotlout commented.
"Yeah. It was hilarious," Tuffnut said.
As they were laughing, Astrid hit Snotlout's face with a rock which made him fall onto the sand. Astrid then used the rock to hit Snotlout's helmet like hitting a bell.
"Don't ever do that again!" Astrid stood up and left Snotlout lying on the sand, shocked.
"Sorry, Astrid, we were just playing around you see," Tuffnut said before he got punched by her; Ruffnut then laughed.
Astrid then looked at Fishlegs who quickly said, "Umm….I am so sorry for being part of this ridiculous prank set up by Snotlout which I opposed. Please, don't hit me."
She walked away from Fishlegs, "Make sure you all learned your lesson."
The teens then left while Astrid sighed. Hiccup said, "Are you okay?"
"Listen, Hiccup," Astrid said without looking at him. "About what you are going to say, tell me some other times, okay? And I have something important to tell you too but I will tell you next time, okay?"
Hiccup felt a bit sad, at first, for failing to confess his feelings but he later became better and replied with a smile, "Sure. Okay."
Astrid looked at him with a smile on her face, "Thank you and thank you for the necklace."
She ran off to go back to her home while Hiccup watched her go.
"It must have been hard for me, but I am sure I will tell her my feelings tomorrow because I am in love with her."
To Be Continued
Well, what do you think? This shows the happy parts of my story. I wonder what's going to happen next. The excitement is killing me again. I can't wait to post the next chapter for you readers to read. See you next time.
Dagur is definitely my favorite, sinister villain of DROB!