Hey, it's me, the slacker. lol here's another chapter. and I am gonna try to get his going as soon as possible.
4 hours later at Berk...
Raptoric watched the two vikings talk. They barely arrived, and landed near a cove 30 minute ago, Hiccup found the night fury tied up, weak, but alive. Even when he was so persistent on killing it, Raptoric had to remind the slim viking about Jet fire. The result was Hiccup cutting the ropes, and the night fury thrashing around, before trying to fly off.
Astrid looked at the Arcadoran, before returning to her conversation with Hiccup. The boy was wondering how to fix things up. But even she knew that going back was going to be disastrous. She lowered her head, as Hiccup continued to look away.
"I just don't see why I trust the Arcadoran." she said at last. Hiccup looked at her, and chuckled, earning a small punch on his shoulder. "Ow! what was that-"
"That was for laughing at me." she growled. "Hiccup, I am trying to be a friend. I should have been there at the time, then my uncle died, and my family told me that you were destined to lose the chieftainship. I was worried, so I stopped."
Hiccup looked down. "I lost my mother Astrid. I know what it feels like, but unlike you, I didn't really had a chance to prove myself. You saw how my father treated me." Astrid looked away in shame. He was right. Hiccup suffered more than she ever did, and she was scared of losing him now.
She sighed, and saw Raptoric walk up. She slightly nodded, to him, who returned the gesture. "Raptoric, I wanted to thank you for what you did for us. You and Sora." she said. Astrid never liked to thank anyone, but the Archer deserved it. Raptoric nodded. "I appreciate it, Astrid. But if anything, just call me Toric.
Astrid smiled and nodded. Then Hiccup spoke. "Toric, I was wondering about your story. We will more likely be here awhile, so is it ok to get to know one another?"
Toric smiled, and sat down. "I can, and before you ask, I will tell you why we are here. It's not just for the Night fury, that you shot down. It's to prepare you for what is to happen." Hiccup tilted his head in confusion, and Astrid narrowed her eyes.
Toric continued. "I believe that the kid I fought, will do what he can to kill you Hiccup. and judging by the way he was constantly looking at Astrid, I say that you two have a history." Astrid nodded. "His name is Snotlout. He was Hiccup's cousin, and number one bully. He turned us all against Hiccup, by making us watch his constant failures at killing dragons. and before Hiccup left, I found out that I was in danger of being married to Snot. He tends to treat me as a trophy. and I rather fight than be something he can brag about."
Toric nodded. "Astrid, I know that you had tried to get on Hiccup's good side, but the way you're talking, You sound as if he was more important to you that just a friend." Hiccup snorted. "Yeah, Astrid was my ...first friend." Astrid nodded, but Toric saw that she was trying to hold back a blush.
"Look, I came her to do three things, One of which was to get this Night fury back to Arcadora."Toric replied. Astrid nodded. " And the other two?"
Toric looked up. "I intend on teaching Hiccup how to fight, He will need it, because in the future, He needs to fight Snotlout, and prove who is the better leader. Because if I keep fighting him, Snotlout will use that to his advantage saying that you hide behind a real warrior." Hiccup nodded. Toric paused before adding," and The other is for Astrid only. Sorry Hiccup." he said, smiling. Hiccup nodded. before going to study the other night fury. Jetfire saw the small viking and decided to follow him.
Astrid smiled at the sight, before turning to Toric. "So, what was the last reason?" she asked. Toric sighed a bit, before replying. "Do you like Hiccup?"
Astrid was taken back. "Uhm, He's a great friend, and-"
I wasn't talking about that. Do you like him?"
" Where are you going with this?"
Because if you go back to the village, I doubt they will give you a choice on who you marry."
"Why is it important to you." Astrid shouted. angered on the issue. Toric stood up, and looked at her straight in the eye, before saying: "Because I believe that people should choose who they want to spend their life with. Hiccup loves you. I could see it a mile away, but the reason he is not showing is because he thinks that you will reject him and choose your people's needs, over your own happiness."
Astrid was shocked. the words hitting her like a avalanche. She expected him to give her a cheap answer, but the way he explained it was enough to make her understand that she was going to have to choose between what she was told was to happen, and what could happen if she took full control of her life. Astrid began to think of Hiccup. the way he talked, walked or even smile made her feel weird, but in a good way. It was then that she realized that she did love him. he never fought for fame, or glory or even her. he fought to prove himself to the tribe that he was as much of a viking as they were.
She looked back at Toric and let out a small tear. "Yes...I-I do love him." she said quietly. Toric nodded. "Then go to him, and let him know. If he know's then he will have a new reason to fight for...you."
Astrid smiled, and began to turn when Toric added, "Because when you go to your old village, Snotlout will more likely announce that he is marrying you. Then you will have to do the one thing that is still new to you. rebel." Astrid turned to see Raptoric looking at her. "Astrid, when the time comes, choose your side. Don't let the others control how you live. Take control. Fight for your love. Fight for your freedom. Fight for what you believe in."
And with that Raptoric left back to the campsite, leaving a now motivated Astrid.
Hiccup was studying the nightfury. when he felt a small tap on his shoulders. he turned and saw Astrid, with tears coming down her face. "Astrid, what's wro-"
He never got the message out, when she grabbed his tunic, and kissed him on the lips. The warm moisture of her lips melted him. he relaxed, and indistinctly put his arms around her. as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
when they broke apart Astrid smiled. Raptoric's words still in her mind. "I-I love you Hiccup." Hiccup's eyes grew wide. Astrid Hofferson just said that she loved him. he stared at her mouth gapped, before finally smiling. "I love you too, Astrid"
Astrid giggled, and embraced him. Little did she know that Raptoric, Jetfire, and the new night fury were watching. Raptoric smiled. The two were a great couple. Then a thought hit his mind, and he looked down. Tonight. he thought. Tonight, I'll explain to them why I pushed her to accept him.
he turned and walked away. leaving two amused dragons wondering what the two teens were doing.
Hiccup and Astrid returned to camp, where Raptoric prepared fish, and deer for dinner. The new dragon, Toothless, which raised both Astrid, and Raptoric's eyebrows, and had Jetfire rolling on the ground in what sounded like a laugh, came as well, and sat beside the other night fury.
As they ate. Raptoric looked down, avoiding eye contact. Astrid noticed this and smiled. "Is there something wrong, Raptoric?" Toric looked up, and smiled. "I remembered being in the same place as you two." He looked away, " but unlike you, she choose to follow tradition, and abandon me for some else...she died, with her last words telling me how she regretted her decision." Astrid gripped Hiccup's hand harder, while Hiccup frowned. Toric looked at them. "This road that we are about to embark on, it's fill with dangers, and choices that will always haunt us. But promise me one thing." Hiccup nodded, as Toric smiled. "Never leave each other's side. don't end up like me."
"The group was silent for a moment, and then picked up again, when Hiccup stared asking about Arcadora's way of life. At the end of supper, everyoe said good night to each other. Toric walked away, while Hiccup pitched his tent up. Astrid walked to him, and smiled, "Can I sleep with you?" Hiccup stared at her. this was the second time Astrid surprised him.
"uhhhhh s-sure, let me help you." he stuttered. Astrid giggled and laid beside Hiccup. After a while of getting comfortable. Astrid turned to Hiccup. "I am sad that Toric went though this and lost the very person he loved." she said quietly. Hiccup hugged her. " It won't be us. I promise." Astrid smiled, and kissed him. For someone being called Useless, he was extremely charismatic, and protective. She could hear Toothess, and Jetfire snoozing outside, and with one last hug from Hiccup, she closed her eyes, and fell into the best sleep she had in years.
Raptoric smiled, as he watched the lights go out at the camp. He stood on a rock overseeing the ledge. and gazed up at the moon.
Thank you for everything you had done for me. he thought. I lost so much, now I have a chance to prevent another from the same fate we had. I miss you so much. but I know that I'll meet you soon. I love you, Seraphina. I always will.
And with that said, he stood all night, keeping guard, as the spirit of his lost love surrounded the campsite, unseen, and if you were looking, you could have seen a girl, the same age as Astrid, smile, and fade into the darkness of night.
well. Hope you like this chapter feedback, and review. ill try to get back another chapter in by three days. no promises. sooooo g-night, and hoooah