WHO I REALLY AM
(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)
by:Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson
Summary: Astrid Hofferson, shieldmaiden of Berk and second-in-command of the dragon riders, swears to tell everything to her betrothed,Hiccup Haddock,even secrets. She tells him everything, except for one. Will Hiccup still accept her after finding out the truth?(Story is set in the Race to the edge timeline)
DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
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FINDING ASTRID
The Hofferson Residence...or simply House Hofferson is the only place on Berk she could only go, if not the Academy or the Forge. Hiccup went in there to see if Astrid is there. The house is a typical Viking house made of wood and decorated with dragon head as a symbol of their clan. It is a bit smaller than the Haddock household and is located in near the plaza. When he reached the house, he dismounted on Toothless and approached the doorstep.
"Stay right there,Toothless."He told his dragon who obediently follows.
He knocked on the door until someone opened the door for him. It was Mr. Hofferson.
He is a man in his mid-forties. Tall, blonde and buff. Just the traditional Viking. But he is also smart and respected by the others. He is a bit baffled why Hiccup is there, assuming that he is on the Dragons' Edge with the others. But nevertheless, he greeted him with a smile and a cheerful tone.
"Oh, it is you, Hiccup, lad! Nice to see you again. How are you? It's been months already since you last went here. Come. Come inside." he said to Hiccup as he gestured with his hands for Hiccup to enter.
"No. But thanks Mr. Hofferson. I-"he started but the man quickly cuts him off.
"I insist." He told Hiccup with emphasis.
They entered the house and both seated on the wooden chairs of the said house.
"My wife is cooking the dinner and the kids are helping her. Maybe you must come and join us."Mr. Hofferson said.
"No sir. It isn't necessary."Hiccup shook his head.
"It is. You are family. Besides, where is Astrid? Is she with you? And what are you doing in here?" asked Mr. Hofferson in curiosity.
"Well, I am here on Berk because I am finding Astrid. I am truly worried about her condition right now.She went off the Edge without us knowing where she'd go. Assuming that she misses you, her family, I decided to go here, to find her."Hiccup stated.
"But she isn't in here." Mr. Hofferson said.
"She didn't tell you that she would visit or something?"Hiccup asked him.
"No, she didn't."He replied.
"Okay. That's it. Thank you, Mr. Hofferson for offering me dinner. But it isn't important this very moment. What matters is Astrid's safety. I'll just go and find her." Hiccup declared.
Mr. Hofferson nodded in agreement.
"Hiccup, take care and please bring Astrid home,safe."
"I will." Hiccup promised.
He went out of the house and approached Toothless.
"Well, bud. Astrid is not in here. Maybe, I'll go find her somewhere else." He already mounted his dragon and is ready to take-off that's when a familiar voice spoke.
"Where are you going,son. Going to Berk without me knowing and leaving?"
Hiccup froze and turned around to see his father,Stoick the Vast.
"Dad!Uh, It's urgent."
"Tell me."Stoick demanded.
"I, actually, am finding Astrid. Because she left the Edge without us knowing. I want to know if she is safe. And since she wasn't in their house, I decided to go and find her in another place."Hiccup stated what happened.
"I see. You really love the lass, don't you? Go ahead. Find her and be safe. Just break us the news when you find her."Stoick told his son.
"Yes dad. Anyway, did you happen to see her around?" Hiccup nodded and asked.
"No." Stoick answered firmly.
"Okay. Let's go bud."
Then they took off. First, they make a round on the island. Second, they checked the cove. Unfortunately, they didn't find Astrid in both of their attempts. So they left Berk and searched on the neighboring island if she is there.
Murderous, none. Villainy, none. Hysteria, none. Uglithug, none. It is already the break of the day and still, no Astrid.
"Where could she be?"That's the question that filled his mind that time. But since they are hungry and tired, they have decided to take a break at a near island they spotted. It has an abandoned village and rich forest. It was Bog-Burglar Island. They have landed and wandered the village a few moments later until they have reached the top of a hill where they have saw and recognize a person sitting in there. It was Astrid.
Hiccup decided to go near her and called her name.
"Astrid! There you are. You had me worried."
Astrid called turned to the person who called her and is very shocked to see who it is.
"Hiccup?! Wh-what are you doing here?" she blurted out.
"It doesn't matter. What's more important question is: what are you doing here? You had all of us worried! I've searched for you everywhere and turns out, you are here. And why? Didn't you missed me?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
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A/N:So that's it for this chapter! Another cliffhanger. So for those who are asking, 'Why do I keep on making cliffhangers?' this is my answer. Cliffhangers brings much excitement to the reader and a bit of thrill factor. That's why I love to write chapters with cliffhangers, as well as to read one(I just can't stop myself.XD). It might not satisfy one's expectation but it will turn out all good in the end. Thanks for reading! Until next time.:)
-ACNH