To Fly And To Love
Author: Nightstar Fury from Nightstar Productions.
Rated: M for Mature
Pairing: [Hiccup/Elsa]
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from HTTYD or Frozen.
Chapter Seven: An Old Enemy.
Hiccup stood there staring in to the blue eyes of the woman before him, his mouth was slightly opened trying to find the words to say to what she'd just said to him. She loved him? She Elsa, loved him? Hiccup didn't know how to respond to her. He was just starting to actually get over Astrid, now what did he do? Hiccup took a deep breath to calm down. "Um...wow. I uh..don't know what to...s–say, Elsa..." Hiccup stammered slightly.
"I–I know that this is sudden but...well, it's a little hard to explain. I don't really want to wake your dad up...are you..up for a flight?" Elsa asked him softly. Toothless looked up panting with his tongue out of his mouth and a big toothless like smile, tail wagging excitedly.
"Well how can I say no to that face. Meet you outside in 10." Hiccup told Elsa as he walked over to Toothless and began to get him ready. Elsa nodded as she walked downstairs softly so not to wake up Stoick and moved outside to Arctica, 5 minutes later. Hiccup was on Toothless flying over head. "Ready?" He asked her looking down at her from above. Elsa got on Arctica and gave her a small nudge to get her in the air.
"Lets go to the place. The one I found you in the day before I left...?" Elsa asked him.
"To the cove it is. Lead the way bud..." Hiccup told Toothless. With a purr, Toothless took off in the direction of Raven Point, Arctica followed him closely.
(The Cove)
Once in the cove, Toothless set down easy and Hiccup got off him. Elsa waited for Arctica to land before so jumped down. Hiccup sat down against Toothless and looked at her with a semi-smile. Elsa paced a few minutes before facing him with a sigh. "I don't even know where to start with this...I've never...had feelings like this before." Elsa told him. Hiccup patted the spot beside him.
"First of all, calm down. Secondly...Just, start from the beginning. And take your time. We have all night..." Hiccup told her calmly. He wasn't mad at her, nor did he think of her differently. He just wanted to understand why she suddenly had these feelings for him.
"You're supposed to be getting a good sleep..." Else mumbled some as she sat down beside him.
"I'll sleep tomorrow, I won't be able to sleep until I understand this...whole thing." Hiccup told her with a soft smile.
"Well, it started when you didn't shun me for my powers..." Elsa began, she told him everything. When certain feelings started, when Anna and Astrid forced her out of her denial. Elsa held nothing back from him. Her story took a good two hours to complete. "And after Astrid came to see me, begging me to come back because you would only listen to me. Anna made me aware of it...Telling me that if I didn't love you, I wouldn't be rushing to leave when I'd only just returned a month before...I tried to deny it by saying I was just worried, but the more Astrid and Anna talked...that's when I realized it. When I saw you lying in that bed, I was afraid to lose you...I know I just threw it on you. I shouldn't of because you're just getting over Astrid...I'm sorry. I just...couldn't hold it in anymore." Elsa told him quickly.
"I could tell, you were...so excited to tell me that your sister told you to stay here with me on Berk..." Hiccup mentioned as he was doodling in the dirt. He finally looked up and sighed softly. "I'm glad you did, Elsa." He said, Elsa looked over at him. "I can't...say exactly how I feel for you. You're my friend obviously, and a very good one at that. Coming all this way to save me from myself..." Hiccup paused a moment to look at her, he could see that her eyes were becoming sad. Hiccup didn't know how he felt for her, they were friends but how did he feel about this. Hiccup's mind was taking him through everything they'd been through together. All great memories, but now what. He was always happy around her, but that didn't mean he liked her in that way? Did it? His mind drifted to the kiss Elsa had given him, he hadn't expected it and though he was very shocked and confused, his heart had been racing when it happened.
"Hiccup you don't..." Elsa began.
"Let me finish...I can't say how I feel for you, because I don't know. I know we're friends but, I feel something stronger with you...I don't know what it is, if it's a crush, love, like...whatever. I guess I'm not sure because of well the whole Astrid thing, and all that has happened in the last month..." Hiccup trailed off, he placed his hand on hers now. "But, I'm sure that we can figure it out. For now, with all that has happened and me recovering still...Lets just, hang out. I mean after all if you're going to live here, then we got to get you a place of your own. You can join the dragon academy with us too! Lets just...take it slow for now until things are sorted out? Sound okay?" Hiccup asked her softly.
Elsa smiled at him and nodded. "I think that is a great idea." Elsa said to him. They both smiled at one another. "So it goes without saying that we're not going to say anything about this whole thing...until we're sure?" Elsa asked him.
"Yeah, there would be to many questions. We'll just... be normal like before. I'm sure that if things are supposed to work out, they will." Hiccup told her. Elsa yawned a bit covering her mouth. "You're tired. We've both had a long night, lets get some sleep. We can stay here tonight. I've got a blanket in Toothless's saddle bag..." Hiccup said as he reached behind him and pulled out the blanket for them and covered themselves.
"Goodnight, Hiccup..." Elsa said softly as she closed her eyes.
"Goodnight Elsa. Sleep well." Hiccup said as sleep finally took him.
(Morning)
Birds chirping, and the sun shining in their faces got them to wake up. Toothless lifted his tail up to shield their eyes. "Thanks Toothless." Hiccup smiled, he looked over and saw Elsa was cuddled up on his chest. He smiled taking in her beauty. Her almost white hair, perfect complexion, the purple color over her eye lids. Hiccup just laid still for her, not wanting to bother her. His stomach growled and he bit his lip as she began to stir and slowly open her eyes.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep on you!" Elsa exclaimed sitting up quickly.
"No no, don't worry about it." Hiccup said to her.
"Are you sure?" Elsa asked him.
"Yes I'm positive." Hiccup smiled gently. Elsa nodded with a smile. "So how did you sleep?" He asked.
"Great, you're rather comfortable actually..." Elsa replied. "Yourself?"
Hiccup blushed a bit, "I slept good. I've always been comfortable with Toothless around." Hiccup said to her.
"I woke up to a grumbling...Are you hungry?" Elsa asked him.
"Yes..." Hiccup said.
"Lucky for you, I'm an excellent fisher." Elsa said.
"So am I..." Hiccup challenged her with a grin.
"First to 5 fish, has to cook them all?" Elsa remarked.
"You're so on. Lets go bud!" Hiccup replied. He and Toothless rushed to the lake. Elsa laughed following them as she started to spike at fish with ice spears. "Do it, Toothless." Hiccup said pointing to the water. Toothless smiled as he shot a plasma blast in to the water causing the fish to jump out in groups. Toothless launched himself into the water and caught 12 in his mouth before walking beside Hiccup to get a rub on the head. Elsa stood there with her mouth open.
"What the?...How?!" Elsa asked him still confused.
"You fish with spikes. I fish with my dragon. Toothless forces them out the water and then catches them in his mouth." Hiccup winked. "You should of used Arctica...her spikes could of done the same." Hiccup smiled.
"I didn't know." Elsa chuckled some.
"Don't worry. When we get to class you'll learn plenty more. We're doing survival skills today." Hiccup told her as she came over with her three fish.
"Guess I'm cooking." Elsa sighed smiling.
"Want to see a trick?" Hiccup asked her.
"I'm watching." Elsa replied with anticipation. Toothless spat out the fish on the ground in a pile, then Hiccup took Elsa's 3 and added them. Hiccup whistled to ger Arctica's attention, she came over with a few joyful squawks. Else loved how he handled the dragon's not just Toothless but all of them.
"Light them up." Hiccup said pointing to the fish. Arctica purred and opened her mouth letting out a hot fire which cooked the fish after just one blast. "Good girl." Hiccup said rubbing the side of her face.
"Wow..." Elsa said looking at the now cooked pile of fish.
"Nadder's fire burns the heat of the sun." Hiccup told her. "Fun fact for dragon lovers." Hiccup smiled.
"I guess I have a lot to learn huh?" Elsa giggled some.
"You will. And I'll be there to help, every step of the way." Hiccup smiled to her as he handed her three fish on stick now.
"I'd die in the wilderness without you, Hiccup." Elsa laughed taking them from him and laying them in her lap as she began to blow on one then take a bite. "This is so good!" Elsa exclaimed happily.
"Well, its one of the delicacies of Berk. Lots of fish, bread, milk, chicken, yak, and more." Hiccup told her as he took 3 fish then separated the rest for the dragons.
"Are we going to the academy after this?" Elsa asked.
"Yeah. Gotta get those guys back in order." Hiccup laughed as he began to eat now. The 4 of them ate happily, all the fish were gone and everyone was full. Hiccup stood up and offered his hand to help her up. "Ready?" He asked pulling her up when she'd placed her hand in his.
"Yes. I am." She smiled. Hiccup got on Toothless and Elsa got on Arctica, the two gave their dragons a light nudge and they were in the sky headed to the academy.
(Dragon Training Academy)
"Why is he always late?" Astrid asked.
"There they are!" Ruffnut called out pointing to Toothless and Arctica flying over and entered the academy, lading safely.
"You're never on time, are you?" Astrid teased him. Hiccup rolled his eyes at her, he didn't hate her but there were still the lingering feelings of betrayal from what she did.
"Nope, you know me. Last one in and out. Alright gang so I thought today since Elsa knows how to gain a dragon's trust and ride one. I thought we might do a review of dragon knowledge so Elsa can learn some of the facts about them." Hiccup stated. "To your places everyone. Just like before. We're going to separate in to teams, start with 10 points and then every question you get right, you'll gain more points." Hiccup said. It didn't take long for Astrid and Fishlegs to get on one side and then Snotlout and the twins to get on the other. Elsa just stood still feeling a bit out of place. Hiccup was about to say something when Astrid walked over to her.
"Why don't you join us, Elsa? We could use another smart person on our team, and now they are evened out. Is that okay with you Hiccup?" Astrid asked him.
"U–um yeah, that's fine. That alright by you Elsa?" Hiccup asked, still a bit surprised.
"I'd like that a lot, Thank you Astrid." Elsa smiled walking over with her and sitting on the bench behind the long desk.
"Alright. Team names?" Hiccup asked them.
"Snot-Nuts!" Snoutlout and the twins yelled. Hiccup shook his head, as Elsa laughed some.
"We're going to be...Elsa, would you like the honor?" Fishlegs asked her.
"Oh um...How about Frozen Fire?..." She suggested.
"Cool by me." Astrid said, "Me too!" Fishlegs added. Elsa smiled bashfully almost as Hiccup began writing the names down on the rock board with the chalk.
"Lets get started then! First question..." Hiccup then began to ask a series of questions to them, they all answered when they could. Elsa stayed quiet as she listened to the questions and answers, trying to learn all she could. An hour later, the score was tied up. "Alright this is the winning point and worth 10...Which dragon breaths fire with the heat of the sun?" Hiccup asked. Elsa threw her hand up quickly.
"Deadly Nadder!" Elsa yelled excitedly. The group all stared at her, except for Hiccup who smiled with a nod.
"That is correct! Frozen Fire is the winner! Good job you guys." Hiccup said. Fishlegs and Astrid cheered hugging Elsa happily.
"How did you know that!?" Astrid asked her.
"I uh...heard it before?" Elsa stated with her hands up nervously.
"Who cares, we won!" Fishlegs announced. Hiccup laughed as they continued to cheer.
"So now what?" Astrid asked him.
"Not sure, you guys won the knowledge portion. You pick?" Hiccup said to her.
"Can we practice air moves?" Elsa asked them. They eyed her curiously. "Well the first time we flew I saw everyone doing moves, or tricks...I wanted to learn it myself..." Elsa said sheepishly.
"Well gang? Sound alright?" Hiccup asked them.
"Lets do it!" Snotlout yelled jumping on Hookfang in the saddle. Ruffnut and Tuffnut were next on Barf and Belch, they were already gone and out of the academy flying around. Hiccup shook his head. Astrid and Fishlegs were out next.
"Don't feel pressured to do anything. Only what you're comfortable doing, okay?" Hiccup mentioned as Elsa was getting on Arctica.
"I know." Elsa smiled at him. "Now lets go!..." Elsa said excitedly. Hiccup got on Toothless and the two of them headed out of the academy and in to the sky with the others.
"Best trick competition!" Snotlout yelled throwing his fist in the air.
"Come on guys, Elsa's at a disadvantage..." Fishlegs stated cocking his head to the side.
"No, it's alright. It sounds interesting, lets see what you got Snotlout." Elsa challenged him. Snotlout's face dropped now as they all lined up on the large sea-stack
"Elsa, are you sure? Snotlout is...pretty competitive..." Hiccup said.
"I think I can handle him. Well, are you gonna go?" Elsa asked arching a brow at him. Snotlout took off with Hookfang, doing a bunch of aerial moves before landing again.
"Beat that!" Snotlout challenged her.
"You asked for it..." Elsa said as she settled in her saddle. "Lets show them what we practiced on Arrendelle girl..." Elsa whispered. The dragon cooed and squawked as it darted off, almost instantly Elsa took her feet out of the stirrups and got to her feet on the back of her dragon. She looked back and winked at Hiccup. Elsa spread out her arms and fell back off Arctica and heading straight down. Arctica went head first down beside her. "Ready?" Elsa asked her. Arctica squawked some. Elsa nodded as she shot out her hands making an ice track, Arctica swooped under her and Elsa landed standing up on her back as Arctica was sliding along the ice track with Elsa on top leaning and moving to the tracks position. As the neared the end, Elsa sat down reattaching her feet in the stirrups and held on to the handle. The flew off the end and did two back flip glides and flew upside down back to the sea-stacks. Arctica flipped around right side up and landed beside Snotlout. "No hard feelings?" Elsa asked him. Snotlout couldn't even talk. Everyone laughed now.
"Well I think we know who the winner is." Astrid said patting Elsa's shoulder softly. "Great job, I don't think he'll be challenging you again." Astrid smiled.
"I wouldn't mind. That was fun. We only practiced it once and it was by accident. I'd fallen off her saddle, she dove to get me, I made the ice track out of instinct to catch myself but she got me and I crouched riding on her back like I did just now. I added in the flips on my own." Elsa smiled.
"Great work everyone. I think its time to head back and get some lunch." Hiccup said with a smile.
"Sounds great to me." Fishlegs said.
"What should we do about him?" Astrid asked pointing to an awe stricken Snotlout still with his mouth open.
"Just leave him. He'll catch up..." Tuffnut chuckled. They all took off back in to the village leaving Snotlout on the stack in shock still. Once in the village, the riders went to the great hall to eat. The dragons waited outside with their own food. Hiccup and Elsa were sitting with their friends talking about whatever came to mind. Suddenly an explosion was heard outside, it shook the hall.
"What was that?..." Elsa asked looking at the group.
"Hiccup! Hiccup, its Dagur...He's back! He's attacking the village looking for you!" Snotlout yelled running in nearly out of breath. Hiccup's eyes suddenly turned to narrowed angry eyes.
"Hiccup...I know what you're thinking...and the answer is no.." Astrid said. Too late, Hiccup had already run outside and jumped on Toothless's back.
"No one leaves this hall. Clear?" Hiccup ordered in a serious tone.
"We can help you!" Astrid argued.
"What did I say?! No Astrid. Every time you guys get involved, Dagur makes me choose between you or Toothless...We've gotten lucky, but I'm not taking an unnecessary risk this time...Stay put. Anyone who disobeys will be suspended from the academy." Hiccup said firmly. Everyone backed up and nodded. "Good. Go Toothless!" Hiccup ordered, with a roar Toothless took off.
"W–who is this Dagur guy?" Elsa asked quickly.
"He's a psychopath who has been obsessed with taking Toothless from Hiccup...He loves to kill dragons and has no inkling of mercy..." Fishlegs cowered under the table now.
"Well we can't let Hiccup face him by himself!" Elsa stated.
"You heard him, if we step outside we'll get suspended from the academy..." Ruffnut stated sitting back.
"She's right...Hiccup knows what he's doing..." Astrid said trying to put a comforting hand on Elsa's shoulder. Elsa moved to the door and cracked it open to look outside, absolute chaos had broken out. Worry began to grow within in for Hiccup's safety.
"I don't care. I'll take suspension over losing Hiccup any day. You can stay hidden if you want, but I will not cower in the face of danger." Elsa said as she ran out and got on Arctica.
"Elsa, no!" Astrid yelled but she was gone already, she looked back at her teammates now.
"Astrid, no, we can't...!" Fishlegs stated.
"She has no idea who she is going against. Its Dagur, are we really going to let her go alone! We are the great dragon riders who defend Berk. She's right. For Berk!" Snotlout yelled charging outside. Astrid cheered with him as she ran outside, the twins soon followed. Fishlegs was last but he joined them. They all mounted their dragons and rode off in to battle.