Welcome b-b-back to another chapter of behind forest green. I have no Idea how long this story is going to be. when all the problems are resolved I reckon. i'm guessing (a guess not an estimate) around 10-20 chapters. i literally have no Idea, as long as writers influx (see earlier chapter) doesn't wear off the updates will be as often as they are :P. and sleep assured I finish what I start.

Anyway I tried a Toothless p.o.v last and just wanted to ask if you liked it (u can give criticism and ideas etc in reviews btw, even if I am that terrible and not worth reviews… i seem to lack them anyway, … but im sure theres no connection)

Reviewer replies:

Hapciuovici: (Three times looked back, personal best!) Thanks for the interesting in a good way and yeah i thought his new witty attitude was great but it lacked the whole zero to hero notion. so yea thats my inspiration and If i keep replying to you I will get used to it. :P

Jayzl.5: Moar here, ur welcome :). and thank you for liking it (your welcoming and thankyouing in the same sentence shouldn't even be possible)..

Story time (Children's chorus of yays)

And i figured out how to use horizontal lines (not that it was even complicated)


Pain is an Occupational hazard:


Hiccup was avoiding her, he has been for a few days now. His father had been away too for the last few days on a trip to a neighboring tribe who thought they'd just threaten war because they realized we had dragons and his father went to resolve the matter. Astrid however was confused, hurt, angry… She didn't even know. How and Why was Hiccup doing this to her, its like he knew her new found emotions and was playing with it like a child plays with its first weapon. But under all that frustration of Hiccup having the audacity to avoid her, she was scared and worried. It was a beautiful morning in the forests where she was spending time and her rigorous training schedule had been paused as she was thinking rapid but clear thoughts about why Hiccup could possibly be avoiding her;

'Have i done something wrong?'

'What if he doesn't like me anymore!'

'He hates me! I knew it, why would Hiccup like you after all you did was avoid him and ignore him for the better part of 15 years!'

She was spending more and more time alone with her dragon and in the woods as if trying to delay the time when Hiccup finally grows the courage to say he doesn't want to be her friend anymore. She was certain this was the case now. Because when someone avoids Astrid they are either really stupid or trying not to say something she doesn't want to hear. Not being friends fits the latter perfectly and because Hiccups not stupid… And just when she was secretly hoping that they could of been the opposite of less than friends. It was unfair of her to have to make Hiccup go through having to fear her reaction to this so she decided she'd get it over with, confront or corner him and say what he's thinking so he doesn't have to worry and he can continue to be happy and Astrid can… continue at least.

She was going to corner him, tonight and at least let him be happy. If he could be happy, she could be happy. As she was no longer afraid of her infatuation knowing it was a dead end she just admitted it, she was crazy about the kid and if she wasn't he'd already have a tombstone by now. However she would make sure it was Hiccup avoiding her only and not the rest and also verify if they'd heard anything to be sure, she first went to the most trusted person besides her in Hiccups friend group. Fishlegs. He was by a newly constructed dragon stable writing about how it is good to use this design for a Zippleback. He was logging absolutely everything there was to know about the new side of dragons as Hiccup only kept basic information in his personal journal which he let Fishlegs borrow in order to start a new updated book of dragons. Fishlegs is the "Log Master" as he would say while trying to impress someone. This logging included how to keep dragons hence he was working on a stable for a Hideous Zippleback he was muttering to himself while she approached.

"Zipplebacks are playful with their gas, so keep water nearby and make sure the building is a minimal safe distance from housing as not to spread fire if the- Oh, hello Astrid!"

He said casually as he saw her approaching him.

"Hey Fishlegs, have you noticed anything weird about Hiccup lately?"

Raising an eyebrow she quickly continued as if she had just confessed her little infatuation problem and needed to cover it up.

"I just noticed he's been avoiding me lately and I was wondering if you knew anything about it"

She asked as casually as possible and not to sound worried as she really was. The gears in Fishlegs head were quick to latch on to her unwilling confession that she had made in expressing worry in avoiding 'me'.

"Oh don't worry Astrid, he came to me earlier and he seemed fine i'm sure its nothing Hiccup will be back in your arms before you know it"

He quickly stopped his blabbering mouth before he continued and Astrid just stared daggers at him while gaping. How did this guy know so much simply by glancing at her… Maybe he was more boastful than she thought but she had to respond quickly as to cover her tracks.

"I never said anything like that I was just… Curious."

Fishlegs saw right through the ruse but didn't fancy having an axe blade for a head. So he decided he'd follow up on this later if she's still worried, as he thought their inevitable soon to be relationship was adorable and he would try at least to help them if needed.

"Ok well he seemed fine to me, I don't know where he is now though"

Fishlegs responded now realizing when Hiccup talked to him he did seem a little distressed… more than usual at least. She left with barely another word or even a thanks and went to see the twins to ask them of his location.

The twins were infamous for pranks, love of pain and overall bad judgement, but Astrid would rather see them before… She shuddered at the thought of Snotlouts constant flirting. She knew they'd be staging another prank no doubt but not on her… They learn't their lesson the first time they tried that and now were wise to steer clear of Astrid when they thought of new ways to terrorize life on Berk. She came across them behind their house grooming Barf and Belch (The so called 'genius names' for their Zippleback) and they were clearly planning a prank due to bickering in hushed tones.

"I know right!, and for the shepherds curse we'd use broad grass.."

Tuffnut seemed proud of himself for this but all she heard was shepherd and broad grass so she assumed they were going to let sheep out again.

"Shh someones coming!"

She was standing right behind them at this point and they only now just sensed her presence… and she wasn't even sneaking up on them.

"Oh my god Astrid! Don't sneak up on us like that! Its not like we were doing anything suspicious!"

Tuffnut and Ruffnut said in almost unison which was a complete and obvious give away they were but she skipped right over that and went straight to the point.

"Any of you two know where Hiccup is and if he's avoiding you?"

She asked while trying to seem casual, she was getting worse at hiding her emotions… Hiccup was probably to blame for this. She was still angry at him for avoiding her and would probably reward him with a punch for that if there was another reason besides telling her he hates her and everything else she knew she'd hear. Tuffnut gave her a blank expression while Ruffnut responded as if she was an idiot.

"And you're coming to… Us for that? I don't even remember my breakfast!"

She then realized who she was talking to and internally facepalmed. Tuffnut quickly snapped out of his daze

"And people think we're Idiots! I mean who goes to the village idiots asking about someone's location and whatever? It's just stupid"

Tuffnut said not even thinking his sentence through as usual. His sister started joining in his antics to much to Astrids distaste.

"Yeah its not like we know the where The dragon conqueror is geez, only someone stupid would ask people who put themselves in danger on a regular basis about the wellbeing of someone else!"

Tuffnut added in one last part

"Yeah! Just like us!"

They finished with their signature head butt as Astrid just walked away incredulous at how they can be so thick, she planned on just tracking him down with her dragon (who she also needed to name later) but she wouldn't leave Snotlout out because first she just wanted to know if he could direct her to possibly finding him before it was dark and actually feeling like taking a bit of frustration out on one of his inevitable pick up lines. She found him practically celebrating in the mead hall.

Snotlout was so proud and happy of himself for coming up with a plan, idea and solution to his problem all by himself and was having a few well earned Yak Butter Parfaits. His new plan to vent his emotions was brilliant! He would take his emotions out in exercising, as in a lot more than usual. This would tone him a lot (more than he is as he is perfect). This would just make him more perfect! the movement would push him to his limits and he would be able to impress Ruffnut at the same time without having to be affectionate and hold up his Viking persona! He was willing to bet that even Hiccup wouldn't of been able to come up with a plan this flawless (Much like its creator). So when he saw Astrid entering with her usual scowl towards him he was just so overjoyed he would flirt with her one last time so he could make a statement like: Okay I give up i'll just let you come to me or something similar to throw her and everyone else off his trail.

"Hey Snotlout any Idea where Hiccup is yet? He's been avoiding me."

Snotlout truthfully had no idea where Hiccup was (Whom of which was absolutely, positively, definitely not starting to grow on him) Hiccup wouldn't even dream of avoiding her because of her wrath for being ignored and his complete infatuation with her as even to Snotlout was obvious.

"No idea, anyway I'm celebrating my manliness, you can join me if y-" Crack, Guh!

He didn't finish as usual as she did a combined attack of cracking his wrist and kneeing his groin. He fought to be able to say what he needed to but she stormed off before he could regain his breath. Oh well, next time he thought.

Astrid was thinking on when to confront Hiccup now that she was sure he was avoiding her, she didn't know how but she would. She knew his father was away and just decided to sneak into his room tonight as that was her plan all along she just was trying to avoid it. So when it was dark enough she snuck out of her house through her window and petted her Nadder to let her know she was leaving for a bit as dragons really proved to be protective and went ho Hiccups house. Hiccups house was the closest to the mead hall and slightly bigger than other houses due to being the chief's residence and all. She climber the side with ease and saw Hiccup at his desk drawing something. 'Here goes nothing' She thought with one last mental push she dropped into the room allowing a bit of sound so Hiccup realized she was there. Hiccup didn't even seem surprised when he turned around to see her standing there but still looked nervous and… sad? She swallowed her unseen nerves and stated as clearly as she could (which was slightly quaking for some reason… definitely not nerves) looking Hiccup in the eye as if it was going to make it easier to say.

"Hiccup I know why you're avoiding me."


Wow that took longer to write than anticipated. Hoped you liked and yes. Fishlegs is a hiccstrid shipper. and i think snotlout secretly somewhere is. And yes i know her dragons name is stormfly. I also know snotlout still flirts with her during DOB and have figured out a way round that :P. so yea I know i need to make it all neutral again by the time DOB starts.

and ps i figured it had to be at least half a year between HTTYD and DOB because in episode 1 of DOB fishlegs refers to meatlug as 'she' and in GOTNF he regarded her as 'he' (considering in httyd theres no snow and in gotnf there is and none again in dob) which means half a year between seasons has passed. if it were hiccups logic 9 months of freezing cold has passed :P. so I have plenty of time in this story i reckon.

Oh and in case you didn't notice Ive been trying to come up with clever title names. for the chapters. I'm trying okay :P.

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Cya next time.