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A Snoggletog Miracle

Chapter Two

Stoick opened the door and saw Astrid standing there. "What can I do for you?" he asked.

Astrid saw that the Chief was tired and knew he hadn't been getting much sleep. "I wondered about Hiccup?"

Stoick sighed and shook his head. "He's still very sick."

Astrid hesitated for a moment, unsure how to ask her next question.

"You have something on your mind. Out with it," Stoick said, bringing the girl out of her thoughts.

"Can I sit with him for a spell?" Astrid finally asked.

The Chief thought about this for a moment. He had been sitting with Hiccup since early that morning and it was now near sunset. He could use a break. "Alright. You sit with him. I'm going to venture over to the great hall for a bit."

Astrid nodded and she entered the large house as Stoick proceeded to the great all.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Astrid walked up to Hiccup's bed and sat down in the chair parked on the side. The sight of her friend made her want to cry. Hiccup was almost ghost white and was stiff as a board.

She rested her hand on Hiccup's forehead. He was hot. Grabbing the wet cloth in the bowl next to the bed, Astrid dabbed her friend's forehead.

"Hiccup," Astrid whispered. She looked down somberly when she received no response. Looking back up, she continued. "I don't know if you can hear me, but something tells me that you can. You have to get better. We need you - your father, Toothless, your friends, and even I need you." She wiped her moist eyes before continuing. "Hiccup, you're the best friend I've ever had. I don't want to lose you."

A slight nudge got her attention. She turned around and saw a saddened Toothless sitting behind her.

As the tears began to fall freely from her face, Astrid stood up ad wrapped her arms around the dragon's neck. "Oh Toothless," she mumbled. "I don't want him to die."

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Stoick walked into the house and saw that Astrid had already left. He saw Toothless sitting with his chin resting on the bed next to Hiccup's leg. His eyes were closed indicating to the Chief that he was asleep.

In two days was their annual Snoggletog. Usually it was a joyous time for them as they decorated, exchanged gifts and spent time with those they cared about. But this time it was different. Ever since word got out that Hiccup was extremely ill, the mood around the village was a somber one.

Stoick walked to his son's bedside and got down on his knees. He grabbed the boy's hand tightly in his and closed his eyes. "Odin, there is only one thing I ask for this Snoggletog. I ask only that my boy get well."