Authors Note:
Hello everyone! Now, I have rewritten Chapter 1! For new readers, you can skip the author note but for old readers.. please read. I realized I made mistakes in my chapters and I want to change it. Chapter 6 will take a while because I have school, it's stressful to continue this right now so I would like you to please respect my choice. Another thing, I might rewrite the story because I just realized that it's kind of confusing and you guys might get a different idea of what I'm picturing. It depends... or maybe I'll continue writing Chapter 6.
I MIGHT REWRITE THE STORY.
Alright! Here's a revised version of Chapter 1!
Chapter 1 (REWRITTEN): Introduction
Hiccup's POV:
My name is Henry Haddock, but my nickname is Hiccup. I know that name is retarded but you can't blame me... it's not like I picked that nickname. In fact my cousin Scott gave me that name so it stuck with me forever... but don't worry, I got my revenge. However I learned that getting revenge on the biggest bully you had gives you consequences.. I gave him the nickname Snotlout. Everyone seemed to agree with me, and now they use it. In my opinion it was only fair plus my father gave his dad a nickname too, Spitelout, so I guess you can see what father and son have in common. As for my dad and I, well we barely have anything in common...
I used to have a wonderful relationship with my dad. We would go fishing, swimming, traveling and all sorts of things together, with my mom of course. Mom... she was everything to my dad and me, that is until she vanished and later KIA...
=Flashback=
"Boys! I'm leaving!", Valka called.
Stoick was laughing and laughing until he heard Valka, he picked up little Hiccup and went to her.
"Why is mommy leaving?", Hiccup asked.
"Because mommy has to go for work sweetheart", Valka cooed.
Hiccup nodded sadly but quickly cheered up when Valka kissed him on the cheek. After, she turned her head to Stoick.
"Have a safe flight Val.. Henry and I will miss you", Stoick said.
"I know... promise me you won't work too hard and take care of Henry", Valka said.
"I promise", Stoick said.
The family hugged each other and departed. Stoick and Hiccup were watching her leave.
Later that day...
Gerald "Gobber" Belch came over and had drinks with Stoick and played with Hiccup.
"And tha' one right is tha chopper, your dad used to rent it from me", Gobber said enthusiastically to Hiccup.
"I want motorcycle!", Hiccup exclaimed.
*Chuckles*"See tha' Stoick? Your son will be a badass one day", Gobber said
"Well let's not get ahead of ourselves", Stoick said nervously while making coffee.
"Alright kiddo, which one do ya want te have when ya grow up? Let Uncle Gobber get for you one day..", Gobber asked Hiccup.
"That one", Hiccup pointed to a picture.
"The Suzuki Hayabusa?!", Gobber nearly yelled.
Hiccup nodded and Gobber sighed.
"Alright kiddo, I'm sure you'll get that one day but not from me...", Gobber said.
Stoick shook his head and got his coffee, he turned on the TV but there was breaking news...
Breaking News: Flight 370 going to the Darwin International Airport of Australia has vanished. The crew of the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft last made contact with air traffic control around 38 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft was lost from ATC radar screens minutes later, but was tracked by military radar for another hour, deviating westwards from its planned flight path, it then vanished 200 nautical miles (370 km) northwest of Nigeria. Our officials checked in with Australia and has responded that there is no sign of the plane. We are taking action by sending rescue flyers n-
Stoick gripped his coffee mug hard and turned off the TV before the reporter could say anything else.
"Stoick.. isn't tha", Gobber asked nervously but got cut off.
"It's Val's flight...", Stoick grumbled.
"Stoick.. I'm sorry..", Gobber said sadly.
"She's not dead Gerald! They just lost the plane! So don't give me that fucking apology cause she ain't dead!", Stoick snapped.
Hiccup and Gobber flinched.
"Daddy?", Hiccup asked but Stoick ignored him.
"She's not dead... she can't be...", Stoick said in a hurtful tone.
"Come Stoick, lets go... Henry, go to your room and get some sleep", Gobber said.
"Can daddy tuck me?", Hiccup asked.
"Just tuck yourself son...", Stoick grumbled.
As Stoick and Gobber left to who knows where, Hiccup just stood there paled.
"Daddy?", Hiccup called one last time but all he heard was nothing but the sound of his voice.
=End of Flashback=
It has been 7 years and the passengers on that same flight were presumed dead. There have been reports that they found the plane 3 years after the incident but there were no survivors. After that said incident, dad was never the same... always working hard and barely talks to me unless it's important. Right now I'm 15 years old and attending Berk High just like every kid here.
*beep beep beep* *alarm alarm*
"It's too early for this..." I groaned.
"Henry! You're going to be late for school!" Stoick yelled.
I had an annoyed look.
'The only thing you care about.. just me going to school', I thought.
"Yeah! I'm coming dad!" I said.
As I looked at the clock, I realized that I really might be late. I prepared and wore a green shirt and a hoodie and rode his bike to school. I parked my bike in the parking lot but he regretted it once he saw them... the populars...
There was Scott Jorgenson.. or should I say, Snotlout. He is the school jock in football and biggest bully. Literally, he is the biggest asshole of the school and has support of his little sidekick Theo. Regina and Theo Thorston, aka Ruff and Tuff. They're the school's pranksters and party people. Both of them are not so bad, it's just they're loyal to Snotlout. Fred Ingerman or known as Fishlegs, he was given the nickname because of an accident in the science lab. He's actually a nice guy to me but he has to ignore me whenever he is the populars... he also plays football but deep down he's just a bulky nerd. And then we have... Astrid. The stunning blonde has been my crush since grade school... but I guess I'm not a winner because she's dating Snotlout. She's one of the top students in class, next to me, and she is part of a sports team but I forgot which one... she, Ruff, and Tuff are on the same sport.
They all look so cool... Oh how I wish to be one of them... but then again I don't want to be an asshole like Snotlout.
"Hey Useless, nice ride!" His annoying cousin Snotlout said.
Everyone in the parking lot laughed but most of them faked it just to avoid being beaten senselessly by Snot.
"I can't here you losers! Unless you want to end up like Fishbone here", Snotlout yelled.
Everyone became nervous and some of them tried to laugh but were too scared.
"Why don't you shut up Snotlout... I bet you only make them laugh because of the snot that comes out your nose when you laugh", I said.
"What did you say? You can't talk to me like that useless!" Snotlout said while heading towards me. Everyone backed up but I didn't hear him.
"Look Snotlout I'm not in the mood... prick...", I mumbled.
Before I could go away, Snotlout grabbed me and punched me hard in the face. I fell and Snotlout kicked him in the stomach.
"Not in the mood Useless?! Learn your place!", Snotlout said.
Before I could stop spitting blood, someone called Snotout from the audience.. it was her..
Everyone stepped aside as she entered and grabbed Snot's fist before he could make a punch.
"Snotlout just leave him alone... he's not worth it" Astrid said.
Ouch...
"But babe, this.. runt, has to learn his place" Snotlout moped.
Astrid rolled her eyes.
"Look Snotlout lets just go... we'll be late for class" Astrid said.
"Fine... I'll meet you there", Snotlout said and then he pecked Astrid on the cheek.
As Snotlout left, Astrid just stood there for a while and she sighed.
"Th- thank you", I coughed and stuttered. I always felt nervous around her..
"Whatever...", Astrid glared at me then walked inside.
I sighed... 'she'll never want a Fishbone like me', I thought.
As the school bell rang, everyone went inside.
Astrid's POV:
I woke up as always getting ready to go to school, I prepared and ate while my parents went down to join me.
"Good morning sweetheart", Mom said.
"Morning mom", I greeted her.
"It looks like someone is waiting outside for you.. and very impatient", Mom said but I can see that she's irritated.
"Who?", I asked.
"That damn Jorgenson boy...", Dad growled.
"Arvid! Don't be rude.. they're dating", Mom scolded Dad.
"I don't like him, not one bit...", Dad said.
"I have to maintain my status Dad...", I said.
"So you're only using him?!", Mom questioned.
"No! Maybe... I don't know!", I growled.
"Phew...", Dad sighed.
"Arvid!", Mom yelled.
"What? She doesn't like or love him, I can't live with that boy... wait, do you like him?", Dad looked at me and furrowed his eyebrows.
"I- well...", I mumbled not knowing what to say. 'I guess I like him'
"Don't mind that now... she might be late for school", Mom said.
I let out a breath of relief that I didn't know I held.
"Fine... give me high grades", Dad pointed out.
I nodded always knowing that he wants that.
"Oh and before you go, can you give this to Henry", Mom said while handing a letter to me.
"Henry?", I questioned.
"Yes, Henry Haddock", Mom stated.
"Isn't that Hiccup? Why would I give this to him?", I asked.
"His name is Henry and you will give it to him because I need you to... do you understand?", Mom said.
'How will I give this to him without other people looking?!', I thought.
"Ok...", I mumbled.
After that I left my house only to find Snotlout leaning against his car. Once he saw me, he headed towards the driver's seat. I went inside the car and we went to school.
"Babe, what took you so long?", Snotlout asked.
"Parents gave me a pep talk..", I stated.
"Well.. I kind of missed you", Snotlout flirted.
He put a hand on my thigh and started squeezing it and stroking it hard. I admit that his hands were rough from playing football so I found it uncomfortable. He shifted closer towards my undies. Luckily we were near school so this wouldn't last long..
I just remembered I was carrying the letter and then I saw Hic- "Henry" park his bike.
"There he is!", I said. 'Did I really fucking say that out loud?!'
Snotlout stopped caressing my thigh and stared at me.
"Who?", Snotlout asked.
Shit...
I put the letter in my bag and tried to respond.
"Umm... your annoying cousin of course!", I said.
"Huh? Oh yeah... hey babe watch this", Snotlout stepped out of the car.
Oh no... shit shit shit
"Hey Useless, nice ride!", Snotlout remarked. He looked back and winked at me, I rolled my eyes.
Everyone in the parking lot laughed except me as I was at the back of the crowd.
"I can't here you losers! Unless you want to end up like Fishbone here", Snotlout yelled irritated.
Everyone suddenly looked scared but I was blended with the crowd for them to not notice me so I'm pretty sure they were afraid of Snotlout.
"Why don't you shut up Snotlout... I bet you only make them laugh because of the snot that comes out your nose when you laugh", Hiccup remarked.
I admit, that's pretty hilarious and so true.
"What did you say? You can't talk to me like that useless!" Snotlout said while heading towards him. Everyone backed up but Hiccup didn't seem to care or move, he was just fixing his bag.
"Look Snotlout I'm not in the mood... prick...", Hiccup mumbled. I have pretty good hearing and I was a little shocked that he just called Snotlout a prick but I can't blame him.
Before Hiccup could go away, Snotlout grabbed him and punched him hard in the face. Hiccup fell and Snotlout kicked him in the stomach.
'That's gotta hurt...', I thought.
"Not in the mood Useless?! Learn your place!", Snotlout said. He kept beating the crap out of him.
It's too much... I've had enough of it. Plus me and Snot will be in trouble.
"Enough! MOVE!", I yelled.
The crowd looked shocked. It was like they never knew I was there, they stepped aside and let me through.
Snotlout held a fist in the air and I caught it before he hit Hiccup again.
"Snotlout just leave him alone..." I said.
I took a quick glance at Hiccup and quickly added before anything else happened.
"He's not worth it", I said.
It had to be done..
"But babe, this.. runt, has to learn his place" Snotlout moped.
I rolled her eyes and huffed.
"Look Snotlout lets just go... we'll be late for class" I gave an excuse.
"Fine... I'll meet you there", Snotlout said and then he pecked me on the cheek.
As Snotlout left, I just stood there for a while and I sighed.
Why does Hiccup have to be the weak link... he should really start standing up for his own ass. But I was snapped out of thought..
"Th- thank you", Hiccup coughed and stuttered.
He's pretty beat.. he looked up at me and I just noticed his emerald green eyes..
I glanced around and people were still there watching, I bet they're judging me on what I'm going to do.
I sighed and glanced behind Hiccup and I saw a guy filming.
I glared at the guy behind Hiccup.
"Whatever...", I said still glaring at the guy behind Hiccup.
The bell rang and I went inside.
Hiccup's POV:
It was lunch time and I'm just glad Snotlout is not here... but I still looked like a mess...
1 hour earlier...
It was during a science experiment, we were testing on why you make a strong impact on the substance is solid but with a light impact it's liquid. All of us mixed cornstarch and water and tested it, except for Snotlout of course... Snotlout made the substance and poured it on the floor.
"Hey Mr. Mildew, I accidentally spilled my substance", Snotlout said.
"Goddam these kids...", Mildew grumbled.
"I'll get a janitor, stay put!", Mildew instructed.
Once Mildew was gone, Snotlout winked at Theo and their plan got put into action. Theo pushed a classmate and her pen flew near Hiccup. Hiccup stood up and got the pen and gave it back but when he turned around he slipped on a goo substance.
"Haha! Useless slipped", Snotlout remarked.
Everyone was laughing but Mr. Mildew was already there.
"Mr. Jorgenson! Detention and go to the principals office. Now!", Mildew said sternly.
Mr. Mildew gave time for Hiccup to clean up, while Snotlout went to the principals office but even so, Hiccup still had goo on the back of his shirt.
Stupid Snotlout... stupid school. Why can't anyone just treat me normally?! But suddenly I got pulled aside into the boys restroom. Before I could protest I just realized who it was.
"Hey Hiccup, are you ok?", Fishlegs asked.
"I'm fine, thanks for asking...", I said.
"*sigh* Hiccup you have to start standing up for yourself", Fishlegs said.
"One day Fish... one day...", Hiccup sighed.
"Well I'm just checking up on you, the populars are looking for me", Fishlegs said.
"Of course they can't survive without the football champion", Hiccup said.
*chuckles*"Good luck Hic", Fishlegs said.
After that, Fishlegs left first and I left second. I started to ponder if I could really beat Snotlout as Hiccup... maybe I can't, maybe I have to be someone else...
Finally... school sucked as always... I just get to go home and relax. But as I was walking to the parking lot, someone grabbed me.
"Hey Useless, I don't think you should go home yet", Snotlout said.
Everyone was watching and I had to do something. I stepped on his shoe hard and elbowed him so he released me, after that I ran to my bike. Eventually the rest of the populars came as well.
"You'll pay for that...", Snotlout growled.
"Then catch me if you can, and I doubt you can", I remarked.
I then biked fast going to my house. I looked back and I regretted it, I saw the populars starting their cars and students catching up, some going home and most watching.
I eventually saw the bridge going to the villages and a thought came to my head. The thing is... what's the point? They'll just bully me tomorrow and make it worse, my dad won't care, the teachers let them go off easy, and barely anyone knows me. I stopped in the middle of the bridge and went to the side. I looked down and I saw the river, it had a strong current... I've heard that people drowned in that river... but I'm not them, I'm a good swimmer and if I could do this correctly...
I called someone but the person didn't pick up and I left a voice message. I looked down again.
"Hey Useless, I told you we weren't done", Snotlout growled.
I looked back and almost everyone was here. The populars stepped out of their cars, same with students. I saw Fishlegs look at me with a worried expression that literally says "don't do it", this wasn't the first time I had thoughts to just kill myself. But this time... it seems as if no one could stop me, not even him. I looked at Astrid and she had her signature pose, arms crossed against her chest but her expression was different. She looked worried and curious at the same time, it's as if she's trying to read my thoughts...
"Yeah well didn't I tell you that I'm not in the mood today?", I sassed.
"Well I don't give a fuck", Snotlout growled.
I looked down and I just observed the river current.
"Come on Hiccup, fight me.. I dare you", Snotlout challenged. People around said Ooooo! and some stayed quiet.
"N-no thanks... you'll just kill me...", I mumbled.
"Oh look! Hiccup is a coward and we thought he was a Haddock", Snotlout smirked.
"I bet he wishes daddy was here to fight for him, what do you think Astrid?", Tuffnut joined in.
I looked at Astrid with a saddened expression and for a moment we locked eyes and she looked at Theo. I glanced down.
"He's never where he should be", Astrid said.
"Yeah and Theo is wrong, I bet he's a mommy's boy", Ruffnut said.
Tears started to fill my eyes with anger and sadness but mostly anger.
"He's a mommy's boy with no mommy" Snotlout said.
I was fuming, I clenched my fist.
"Is Hiccup going to cry? Too bad mommy isn't here to comfort you, you know why? Oh right! She's dead!", Snotlout laughed
That was it!
"How dare you! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!", I yelled
Everyone took a step back at my outburst, yeah.. they should.
"You have no right, NO RIGHT TO FUCKING TALK ABOUT MY MOM OR YET YOUR FUCKING AUNT!", I shouted.
Some people had widened eyes and some were whispering "They're related?" And "holy shit"
"YEAH THATS RIGHT YOU CUNT, WE'RE FAMILY YOU MOTHER FUCKER AND YOU TREAT MY LIFE LIKE SHIT!", I yelled.
"Ok calm down Hiccup, I'm sure Snotlout was joking", Astrid said.
I glared at her and she took a step back with widened eyes.
"NO! IM NOT FINISHED, You! YOU! HES NOT JOKING, YOUR PRICK ASS BOYFRIEND IS A TOTAL SHIT FACE. Also stop acting so innocent Astrid, you're only doing it for popularity! We used to be friends! WE WERE FRIENDS!", I yelled.
"YET YOU ABANDONED ME AND IGNORED ME, YOU LET THESE SONS OF BITCHES BEAT ME EVERYDAY! Sure you stopped some, but you only did it for yourself, you were becoming a selfish bitch!", I shouted.
Astrid stopped with widened eyes and everyone was quiet.
There was a pause, I took a deep breath.
"I didn't know, I- I'm s-sorry", Astrid stuttered with tears in her eyes.
"Yeah well, I'm sorry too... you're just too late", I said more calmly now.
I stepped to the edge of the bridge and looked down and up to the crowd. I didn't realize that a lot of people showed up and there were also news reporters. This was a small town after all...
"I'm sorry Fishlegs... I tried... it's too much", I said while crying.
Finally Fishlegs stepped up and moved away from the populars
"Please...", Fishlegs begged.
"I'm sorry... just tell my dad I love him", I said.
People were starting to approach me cautiously. I looked at Astrid and she looked horrified. I never thought the day would come when I scared Astrid Hofferson.
"I always loved you...", I said to her.
I looked down again and then I jumped.
"HICCUP!", Astrid screamed.
Stoick's POV:
Work was stressful again, I always remember what Val would say... but I have to. I stepped out of Haddock Industries and went to my car. I'm guessing Henry is home already, he's smart but he's stubborn like me... he looks just like Val.
It's weird that my usual route going home was closed. I usually like passing by the river and just look out. Eventually I arrived home but the light was still off, so that meant Henry was not home but I had to be sure...
"Henry? Henry I'm home!", I bellowed.
The house was empty but I'll check his room. I went upstairs to his room and knocked on his door.
"Henry?", I asked. But no answer came.
He must be sleeping, I'll just watch TV.
I sat down on the couch and turned on the TV and there was news...
Breaking News: A young 15 year old boy known as Henry H. Haddock has suicided. The boy jumped off the bridge near Berk High School. It was said that the boy has been bullied and abused in school which led him to his death. We are here now on the scene, later on we will question the boy's father for more information.
I turned off the TV... I rushed into Henry's room and I knocked again.
"Henry! Please son, are you in there!", I asked but no answer.
I opened his room and there was no one. I looked outside the window and there it is, police sirens in the route I was supposed to go.
I walked to the couch and sat down paled, I looked at my phone and there was one missed call from Henry... he left a voicemail.
I clicked on the voicemail...
"Dad... it's me... I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I can't be the son you want me to be, that's just it isn't it, I'm useless... no one wants me. You know, I'm pretty sure you hate me... what happened Dad? When mom died, you just blanked out on me. I was hoping that I could talk to you... *muffle* (Hey Useless, I told you we weren't done)" *click*.
Scott... that son of a bitch did this to him. 'you just blanked out on me' But I also did this to him... but Scott hurt him more, but it still hurts..
"First Val, and now Henry...", I cried.
"ARE YOU MAD AT ME?! DO YOU WANT TO SEE ME SUFFER?!", I bellowed to the Gods.
I dropped to my knees and cried.
Normal POV:
Little did Stoick know, a pair of green eyes were watching from a distance. Those eyes belong none other than Hiccup.
"I'm sorry Dad... I have to do this", Hiccup said.
A single tear fell down his cheek and he left.
Alright! There, a better chapter for all of you... I also might rewrite chapter 2-5. My laptop is broken so chapters will also take a while. Thank you guys so much for reading this and review if you like! :)
P.S I watched the HTTYD 3 trailer and I'm hyped for it!