Hello my dear readers and reviewers. This one will be split in different parts since we want Hiccup to still be against the village and his father just for a while before Big Daddy B shows up to help his heir take down the Titan Wing Dragon.
Chapter 6: Getting on Hiccup's good side Part 1-Fishlegs and Astrid
After Hiccup had left with his dragon family with Gobber and Gothi following a few minutes after him, the Great Hall was still filled with an uncomfortable silence as they thought about what their heir had just revealed to them. Snoutlout stood next to his chief and Uncle with the most depressing look on his face, knowing it was mostly his fault and the villager's fault that Hiccup no longer wanted to live in Berk. Fishlegs walked over to Stoick and cleared his throat.
"What is it Fishlegs?" Stoick said, his voice sounding as if he had been broken in two.
"We should try to get on Hiccup's good side so maybe the heir will come home or he'll think of visiting us with no more hatred or coldness towards us," Fishlegs stated.
Stoick thought about this for a few minutes and slowly nodded his head.
"How do we do that?" Stoick asked.
Fishlegs thought for a moment, looking at Astrid for a few minutes before looking at the ground.
"Well Astrid never knew Hiccup was in love with her so she could try to get to know him, ask him about his dragons and other things to get back on his good side and then maybe she won't look like her favorite axe was taken from her," Fishlegs stated as he looked over at Astrid.
"But does he still love me?" Astrid asked quietly, which is unlike her personality.
Her heartbroken, quiet tone almost brought tears to most of the villagers' eyes. They never realized that Hiccup never told Astrid he was in love with her or that she never found out that he did.
"I'm sure he does Astrid," Stoick said softly, trying to comfort the girl's heart.
Astrid slowly nodded her head and left the Great Hall as the villagers looked at Fishlegs as if he did something stupid.
Fishlegs sighed and thought about how he could get on Hiccup's good side.
"Chief, did Hiccup ever read books?" Fishlegs asked.
"It was all he ever wanted to do besides drawing and smithing," Stoick stated thoughtfully.
Stoick remembered all those times when Hiccup would try to show him something he did and how he would either brush him off or tell him that it wasn't the Viking way. He never noticed the hurt look Hiccup would have before he masked it. Thinking back on it caused Stoick to place his head in his hands in shame, knowing he was one of the biggest bullies his son has ever had.
Fishlegs left the Great Hall to quickly go to his house and bring his most knowledgeable books he could find. After he did that, he packed them in a satchel and went searching for Hiccup. He went to ask Gobber and Gothi where he could be but all they told him was follow the roars of dragons.
Fishlegs slowly walked into the forest that Hiccup must have known more than anyone, not knowing that the one he was searching for was following him using the tree branches as his support. Fishlegs slowly walked towards a clearing where the Gronkle, White Nightfury, Black Night Fury, Deadly Nadder, and Whispering Death were communicating.
Fishlegs gulped silently and walked closer to the dragons, who all turned their gazes towards him and slowly glared.
"U-Um hi, I'm Fishlegs and I bring a peace offering to Hiccup to make amends with how my actions in the past for not stopping the fights and bullying," Fishlegs said nervously as he placed the satchel down and backed away, hoping he won't get killed for this.
"So you seeked me out to bring me what exactly Fishlegs?" Hiccup asked emotionless as he walked towards the dragons from behind Fishlegs, watching the one he could have called friend many times.
"I've brought you books since I heard you love to read and such," Fishlegs said as he slowly watched Hiccup, afraid that he might end up killed but the once innocent, sarcastic boy he had admired but never protected.
Hiccup picked up the satchel and opened it to see many books on legends, myths, history and other stuff. He looked up to see Fishlegs standing there stiffly and in fear.
Hiccup slowly smiled at him and nodded his head towards the Gronkle.
"Chestnut would love a good rub to the head if you are interested," Hiccup said calmly.
Fishlegs nodded his head and walked over towards the Gronkle. He slowly stretched out his hand and waited for Chestnut to sniff him as a precaution. Slowly she allowed Fishlegs to give her some nice petting
::Oooh this feels lovely,:: Chestnut growled as she was pet by the first male Viking who made amends with Hiccup.
Hiccup smiled and sat down near Snowflake and Toothless, Fishlegs sitting near by.
There was a comfortable silence until Hiccup heard someone walk through the forest towards where he and Fishlegs were slowly mending their friendship.
Hiccup looked up to see Astrid staring at him with tears in her eyes. This action caused Hiccup to blink in confusion as the girl he has always loved looked at him with such a defeated, heartbroken look.
"Astrid?" Hiccup asked as he slowly stood up to walk over to her.
Astrid looked at him then ran into his arms, causing Hiccup to stumble lightly and wrap his arms around her gently.
"Astrid whats wrong?" Hiccup asked gently, feeling his top being soaked by tears.
"I-I'm so s-sorry for n-never realizing how much you loved me," Astrid said between sniffles and small hiccups.
Hiccup's eyes widen in shock before they softened and he held the girl of his dreams close to him.
::Prince is she the one you wish to mate?:: Iona screeched.
::She's the girl I have always been in love with actually,:: Hiccup grunted as he held Astrid gently and rubbed her back soothingly.
::It seems she was really affected by what you said and the fact that she never knew how much you must have felt for her,:: Snowflake cooed gently.
Hiccup nodded his head and gently pushed Astrid back with his hands on her shoulders.
"Astrid, I never stopped loving you…" Hiccup said gently.
Astrid looked into Hiccup's green eyes as if trying to see if he was lying. When she saw no lie, she sobbed and slowly leaned up slightly to press her lips to Hiccup's.
Hiccup stiffened as his eyes widened when he felt Astrid's soft lips against his. He slowly returned the kiss then leaned back.
"Before we be together, we talk about my dragon family and I will slowly let you in even more. Deal?" Hiccup stated calmly.
Astrid nodded her head, knowing the boy she will grow to love has accepted her apology. She looked at Fishlegs, who had been silently watching in shock.
"Tell anyone and I'll hit you with the my axe handle," Astrid threatened tearfully.
"I know nothing," Fishlegs said as he continued to pet Chestnut.
Astrid nodded her head as she looked at Hiccup who had a smirk on his face before he gestured her over to see near Snowflake and Iona.
Astrid gulped and slowly sat down near the two dragons as Hiccup sat near Toothless and Snowflake.
"So tell us everything from when you left," Fishlegs asked suddenly.
Hiccup smiled and slowly began to tell them about how he left to how he became the Prince of Dragons. Astrid and Fishlegs listened with interest and awe as Hiccup used gestures and such as he grew deep into his story. As he told his story, Astrid leaned her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her waist gently.
The dragons slowly curled around the three teens protectively as a bond was rekindled and forming to a strong one.
Please read and review. You can also guess what the village will do to try to get on Hiccup's good side. If you guess correctly, I'll send you a message to know you are correct. Now if you are wrong, you'll get a little sneak peak of the next chapter once I type it.
