Hey guys sorry for the kind of late update, I just had allot happen this weekend and so I didnt have the time or the will to keep writing, my dog had been acting strange the start of last week and by Friday could no longer walk or seem to know where she was, so I had to Take her to the Vet to be put down. Ok i am sorry to bore you with this. Here is the next chapter and just so you guys know ill most likely change this one in the near future to make it more detailed and fun to read but the outcome will be the same. So enjoy yourselves and please as always if you want to share your opinion with me about what could be changed or any mistakes you see please do so I would really appreciate it . Aefaradien out.
Chapter 3 - Spilled Blood and New Wounds
Dawn came to quickly for Erlendrs taste, it felt like he had barely closed his eyes and fallen asleep before being woken up by a Night Fury staring at him inches from his face. After recovering from a near heart attack before glaring at Hiccup who had been up for a while now already and had put on his flight suit while he had still be sleeping was now rolling on the floor consumed by quiet laughter.
"Hey I bet you didnt react any better when you guys met the first time and he was inches away from your face as well." that shut him up making Erlendr grin which faded instantly as someone seemed to be coming up the stairs. Gods above if The chief found him in his house who knows what he would do to him. Grabbing his things hastily thanking hiccup for letting him spend the night at his place he climbed out the window crawling up onto the roof before freezing in place as he heard the door open to hiccups room and the Chiefs voice drifting out the window.
He couldnt hear what the two where speaking about and so started too try and come up with a strategy later in the duel against Snotlout, he was going through a scenario in his head where Snotlout had picked a spear instead of his hammer in favor in range and was trying to think of a way to break through his defenses when a voice next to him spoke up "What are you doing on the roof of the Chiefs house" Erlendr tried his best not to jump up in fright and punch Tuffnut who had somehow snuck up on him without him noticing, well he had been pretty distracted thinking about the upcoming duel so he had an excuse "Uhm nothing, enjoying the view" he lied hoping Tuff would be dumb or uninterested to much to know "What are you doing here by the way Tuff?"
Tuff smirked as if he had been waiting for Erlendr to ask him that question "If you have to know, I have this bucket of old fish guts and im planning on dumping them over Hiccup and Toothless as soon as they leave their house" showing him the bucket of fish guts surprised that he hadnt smelled it in the first place, it was enough to make his stomach churn.
Erlendr looked at Tuff who was grinning like a toddler that had been given candy, he owed Hiccup and he couldnt stand there and watch it happen, so he came up with a plan "Well your to late I saw hiccup and toothless leave already earlier you missed them just a few minutes ago, If you still want to catch him he went to Snotlouts house you'd better hurry." as soon as he had finished speaking Tuff was already halfway down, jumping down the rest of the way onto the grass covered ground and was running into the village the bucket of fish guts under his arm, with any luck he would empty it on Spitelout or even Snotlout.
Stretching before climbing off the roof and down onto the ground he headed for the arena with each step a sense of dread filling him but he wouldnt back down not if it could shut up Snotlout and help him gain respect in the village. As he got closer to the Dragon Acadamy he could here talking and shouting already coming from it. As he turned the corner he saw the whole village of Berk sitting in seats looking down into the arena waiting.
It seemed like people took every chance of something exciting and not miss it for the world, all had gathered at the arena waiting eagerly for him and Snotlout, looks like live was a bit boring here since they had become friends with dragons and a duel turned into an attraction, that was when he noticed a board standing near the entrance with his and Snotlouts name on the top and Norse writing, all he could get from it that it seemed that people had put bets on the fight most of them where placed on Snotlout winning. But he did notice Three names listed under his name.
All of a sudden someone punched his arm making him turn around to tell the person a piece of his mind before noticing it was Astrid "You better win Cesar or im going to beat the crap out of you, I bet a shield and two of my swords on you winning, so did Alva and Hiccup" this shocked him, they were counting on him enough to bet on him winning, great as if there wasnt enough depending on the outcome of the duel, that when he noticed Alva, Fishlegs, Hiccup and Toothless heading his way. As the got closer he noticed that hiccup had put something on Toothless´s back.
After greeting each other and Avla adding her threats of what she would do to him if he lost, she had bet her favorite sword for Spitelouts Battle ax which was to large for her but she probably just wanted to brag about it and annoy Spitelout, when Hiccup took the bag off of Toothless back "Thanks for carrying that bud" throwing him a fish which he gobbled up happily before lying down his stunning green observing the group before letting out what could have been a dragons version of a chuckle.
As Hiccup threw him the bag, clanking and rattling as he caught it. He opened the bag looking inside to see he had just been given. He grabbed inside pulling out a helmet and a chain mail shirt looking at Hiccup inquiringly who answered "If your going in there at least wear a helmet and something to protect you even if only a small bit, also Astrid and Alva probably would kill me if you got hurt in there because I didnt get you something to stop Snotlout from cracking your skull open" This made them all laugh making Erlendr feel a bit better, he put on the Chain mail shirt which was a bit to small for him and a tight fit, then the helmet that seemed to belong to either a big viking or a small one with an over sized head.
Erlendr looked at the entryway of the arena a soft feeling of dread sliding down his spine. He turned to Hiccup, Astrid, Alva and Fishlegs taking a deep breath "Hey, before I go in there I feel obliged to Thank you for all you have done for me, you four have treated me better than most people here and if I do lose and kicked off the island, I want you to know that I appreciate what you guys did for me" as he finished and looked up to see them trying not to laugh "Did I really sound that stupid, wow thanks for the support you guys" and with that he entered the arena waiting for Snotlout to show up and get this over with.
He didn't have to wait long before a seething and covered in fishguts Snolout walked into the arena. Erlendr did his best not to smirk or laugh at the irritated Snotlout as he walked over to the table where a range of weapons he could choose from had been laid out earlier that day. Snotlout was wearing vest with small metal plates, a pair of boots with a metal plate at the tip which was probably used to make getting kicked even more painful. Except for that and his helmet and his metal platted vest he wore his usual attire under everything.
Erlendr got into a fighting stance raising up his fists as Snotlout picked up a shield and Hammer that resembled his own only without the decorated hilt and runes on the metal before turning to face him. Erlendr cursed himself, he had been hoping Snotlout would have gone on the offense more than defense like last time, seemed like he did have a brain and know how to use it after all. Erlendr would have to change that and get snotlout to do what he wanted him to do, and he knew just what to do.
"Hey Snotface, why are you hiding behind a shield, are you that scared of me that you need a shield as well as a hammer to fight me" his words where met with a few murmurs of agreement coming from the crowd making Snotlout falter and look around the crowd to be met by criticizing stares. He growled and snapped his head back to look at Erlendr "Your right I dont need a shield, here you can have it" and with that he threw the shield like a frisbee at Erlendr who ducked as the shield flew over his head before hitting the stone wall behind him. Looking back at the shield he smiled "You need to work on your aiming Sn..." he didnt get to finish his sentence as he was interrupted by a fist colliding whit his jaw, Snotlout had thrown the shield at him in hope to distract him and land the first hit and it had worked, Erlendr was thrown back by the force of the punch lying dazed on the cold floor of the arena the taste of blood in his mouth.
"Ouch, I got to admit that caught me offgu..." again he was interrupted this time Snotlout had tried to kick him but Erlendr was faster grabbing Snots right foot and pulling it away and Snotlout hit the ground and within the blink of an eye Erlendr was ontop of him hitting the boys face, managing to land three hits before Snots hammer made contact with the side of his head dazing Erlendr and giving snot the chance to kick him off his chest. Erlendrs head felt like someone had used it to break down the great doors of the meadhall. Getting back up on his feet he saw Snotlout standing up whipping away blood that was running down his face, Erlendrs punches had split the boys lip and maybe even punched out a tooth. The crowd was silent staring down at the two boys as they stared each other down. Erlendr had Snot right where he wanted, he could feel the anger pulsating inside Snot waiting to be triggered and released. Erlendr managed a smug grin in Snots direction "Well are you just going to stand there and admit defeat or fight me you cowardly troll"
Snotlout stood there for a while before roaring the Holligan battle cry running at Erlendr his Hammer raised, Erlendr stood there waiting for the right moment, as Snotlout came closer he noticed a smile that had formed on the boys face, a smile that was sure that he was about to win, that he had bested Erlendr, ohh how far from the truth it was. As snotlout brought down his hammer aiming for Erlendrs head, Erlendr leaned to the side grabbing hold of Snotlout before ramming his knee into the Snotlouts guts bringing him down to his knees kneeling over, next Erlendrs foot made contact with snots face throwing him on his back struggling to get back up before he felt pressure on his throat, Erlendr was kneeling down next to Snotlout one of his knees pressing down on Snots Throat "Yield Snot."
Snotlout snarled refusing to yield and resorted to grabbing for a knife that was hidden in his boot plunging it into Erlendrs still recovering leg, Erlendr let out a painful scream as Snotlout twisted the blade around before kicking Erlendr off. Grabbing the blade he pulled it out throwing it to the ground. Anger and rage had started to boil up in Erlendr, he would no longer hold back, this ended now.
Snotlout had gone to pick his hammer back up and had his back turned to Erlendr when he got back up, this time Erlendr wouldnt let Snotlout attack first, he rushed over towards Snotlout adrenaline and anger dulling the pain from his wounded leg. As Snotlout turned around he drove his fist with full force into the boys face with the results of a strangely satisfying sound of something breaking, maybe his nose or a few more teeth, before jabbing his elbow into his throat making Snotlout gasp for air leaving him open to attack. Erlendr used this and grabbed hold of Snotlout kneeing him repeatedly in the guts with his good leg hoping to end it he brought his knee into contact with Snots face sending him onto his back.
Erlendr backed off waiting for Snotlout to get back up. As Snotlout got back up he ran at Erelndr and launched himself at Erlendr throwing him off balance making the two stumble onto the arenas cold stone floor. Erlendr seeing an opportunity to end this duel once and for all. He put his arms around Snotlouts neck and started cutting off his air supply while the boy frantically tried to pry out of Erlendrs grip, soon Snotlout stopped struggling slipping into unconsciousness.
Erlendr pushed Snotlout away from him and got up on his feet, the adrenaline and anger that had fueled his final push was now starting to fade, he soon noticed the pain in his leg and the small puddle of blood forming at his leg, but what truly shocked him was that everyone had gone silent and was staring down into the pit, even the gang, they had never seen someone take down another person in the way he had. He looked up at Hiccup who was equally stunned and then at Alva who was standing there next to Astrid her mouth open. That was when the silence was suddenly broken by shouts and roars of cheering, Snotlout had lost but the battle had been entertaining and the Vikings had been giving their share of brutality and blood for today. A small smile formed on Erlendrs lips, he had defeated Snotlout and now had a bargaining chip against him and his father, all of the sudden the the ground was coming towards him in a blur before a wall of darkness overcame him.
Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter and if not then please review it and tell me what can be changed to make it better. Ill try and get another chapter in by this week and it will most likely be of better quality than this one as I still need to get better in writing and i didnt have that many ideas with this chapter while i already have a rough draft for the next chapter but so many ideas left for it.
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