This actually came out quicker than I thought. Sorry it's shorter but I want to be able to get to the main conflict sooner rather than later. (: Also! Special thanks to my first 3 followers, JusteCamille, Romantica 123, and hannahdaspannah! Honestly I was NOT expecting this. especially so soon XD Thank you so much(:
Chapter 2: Taking Care of Hiccup
"Ugh! Where is he!?" Fishlegs exclaimed.
It had been an hour and Snotlout still wasn't back.
"Hiccup's not getting any better." He said grimly.
As if on cue, Hiccup started groaning.
"Hey, hey its ok. You're fine Hiccup." Astrid soothed. She was currently sitting on a stool by Hiccup's bed, running her fingers through his hair. It seemed to calm him somewhat, but he was still in a great deal of pain. It hurt her to see him like this. She just wanted that pigheaded Jorgenson to hurry up so she could help him. "Ruff, Tuff, take Barf and Belch and go get Snotlout. That mottonhead is taking way to long."
The twins, who were sitting in the corner being unusually quiet, shot up and gave a quick solute. Their helmets practically hopping of their heads for a moment before resting perfectly back into place. They darted down the stairs, pushing and shoving each other in the hopes of slowing the other down so they could reach the door first.
"Fishlegs, is there anything we can do to help him?"
"...We should probably try to wake him up so he can take that pain reliever."
"Hiccup," Astrid said, shaking the hurting boy softly. "Hiccup it's time to wake up."
Hiccup rolled his head to the side, moaning in protest. That was the last thing he wanted to do. His head was pounding, his stomach twisting, and his leg was throbbing. Sleep was the only escape, and he did not want to give that up yet.
"Hiccup please. We have something that can help you."
"I don't...need help" Hiccup said unconvincingly. But upon hearing Astrid's desperate voice he was contemplating wether or not he really should get up.
Astrid shook her head. always so stubborn she thought to herself. "I think you do hiccup. Can you try to sit up?"
He nodded weekly, and with some help from Astrid, managed to sit up. Although almost immediately his left arm hugged his stomach and he hunched over. "A-astrid, I think I ne-ed a...a.."
Astrid understood instantly and grabbed the empty bucket she had brought up, Just incase. She handed it to Hiccup who lurched forward and promptly wretched up whatever he had had for dinner the previous evening. Once he finished, Astrid carefully took the bucket from him and handed it to Fishlegs. "Can you go clean this out?' she sighed.
He nodded curtly and scurried of to do as told.
Astrid turned back to Hiccup and sighed. "You look awful, babe."
"Thanks" He said sarcastically.
The shield maiden scoffed and rolled her eyes playfully. "I see someone's feeling better."
"Eh.. a little"
"Oh! Fishlegs said you have to drink this," she explained as she handed him the bowl of revolting green liquid. "He said it should help with the pain."
The young man took it without complaint, looked at it in disgust, plugged his nose, and gulped it down. He gagged at the terrible taste of the retched concoction, but managed to keep it down. "Ugh, that stuff's terrible."
Astrid chuckled while leaning in to kiss his forehead once more. "Maybe, but Fishlegs said it should help."
Hiccup sighed. "It better. I don't know how much more of this I can take to be honest. My leg is killing me."
Astrid stared at the ground for a few moments, looking thoughtful. "Hiccup..." she started, a bit hesitant.
"Ya?.."
"Have you ever..have you ever had a phantom pain before? How many times have you had to go through this alone?"
"I-I, humm..." He sighed. "Yes, but none have been as bad as this!" He added quickly upon seeing her concerned expression.
"But still.. did you tell anybody? Your dad? Gobber?"
"No, but I can handle it, really."
Astrid let out a long sigh and said tiredly, "Just try to tell us next time okay? We're here for you."
A ghost of a smile found its way on Hiccup's face. "I will. Thanks Astrid."
Although his sweet mood was replaced with anxiety when he looked down at his leg and froze. Just noticing his trousers rolled over his knee and the bandages covering a small portion of his stump. "A-astrid you...?" He stammered. Obviously nervous and even a bit flustered.
"Fishlegs said the cold bandages would dull the pain. We just want to help you hiccup."
"I uh...I.."
"Hiccup."
His head snapped up toward Astrid.
"I love you. And I think I speak for all of us when I say some scars aren't gonna change that."
His faint smile turned into an all out grin. He leaned in and kissed her softly. "Thank you." He said sincerely as he pulled away.
"Anytime" She said smirking. "How are you feeling?"
"Better. I think that stuff's working. Although I'm still noxious."
"Ya, you have a fever. But I'm glad your feeling better."
Toothless cooed and got up off his rock slab, walked over to Hiccup and gently nuzzled his hand.
"I'm okay, bud." Hiccup chuckled.
"I think we both are." Astrid said happily.
"Is that stuff working yet Hiccup?" Fishlegs inquired, making his way up the stairs with the now-clean bucket.
"Yup. Thanks Fishlegs."
...
Snotlout pulled and tugged at his ropes, but they were tied tight. The strange hooded figure loomed above him. "Who are you? What do you want?" Snotlout asked through gritted teeth.
"To finish what I started. You, Jorgenson, will be the key to the ultimate destruction of Hiccup Hoddock."
Da dada daaaa! The first part prob sucked but I was really excited to get to the "snotlout is captured" part. Who is this mysterious figure!? What does he want with poor snotlout!?
