Chapter 8 is here. My internet is too slow today, sorry if things are rushed a bit.
"Ryker! We can't let him escape. Come on we have to find him" Astrid said as she stood up from her position. She faced the Snotlout and was about to leave when Hiccup grabbed her hand.
Toothless stood up as he noticed the movement in Hiccup's hand. He looked at him but did not touch him, so he might not even accidentally cause him any pain. He didn't open his eyes.
"Hiccup" she said in surprise. "You're awake?" She asked but no replay came. He didn't let go of her hand. "Alright! Alright! I'm not going anywhere". He didn't have any strength within him to stay awake so he passed out again.
"Hiccup! Hiccup!" Astrid shook his shoulders but she knew that he was unconscious again.
"Snotlout you and the Riders go look for Ryker. We can't just let him get away" she directed Snotlout who nodded in reply.
"He'd be fine Toothless don't you worry" Astrid assured Toothless, who seemed worried as Hiccup was unconscious again, but this time he was not going to believe in just words. He wasn't willing to leave Hiccup's side. Not until he wakes up.
After awhile Fishlegs came inside the room. "What happened?" She asked
"He got away"
"Got away? How?"
"The Archers were hidden somewhere in the forest and we were surrounded and outnumbered. It must've been the reinforcements"
Astrid sighed because as much as she wanted to capture Ryker, She knew that Hiccup needed her now, she knew that now the danger was away. She checked his forehead
"Fever?" Fishlegs asked
"Yes. Fishlegs could you please stay while I go get some more water?"
"Of course" He sat on the chair.
"Thanks Fishlegs"
She left the room to get water. She saw Dragons landing. Stoick was back with the healers. The Viking Chief took off of his Dragon and raced towards his son's hut.
He saw Astrid in front of the door. Astrid was relieved. "Chief you're here! Thank Gods" she exclaimed
"Astrid is my son..." Stoick couldn't say the next word
"He's fine Chief." She replied
"Come on! This way" Gobber directed the healer into Hiccup's room, where Fishlegs was sitting. He immediately stood up.
The healer came forward checked his pulse and began her examination. She gasped, making the others confused. She was done with the examinations.
Toothless stood by Hiccup's side throughout the examination and after.
"Hm. Have you been feeding him anything past few days?" The healer asked
"Yes but he didn't eat much" Astrid replied
"What?"
"Soup"
"Did you add anything different, out of the ordinary ingredients?"
"Not that I could remember...wait! I've been adding those sour berries in the soup"
"Sour berries? Do you have any now?"
"No I used them last time I made the soup"
"Did those berries looked like this?" The healer showed Astrid the drawing of the same berries she has been using
"Yes! These are the one"
"Well dear. There's a good news"
"Good news! What's is it?" Stoick asked
"Your son is healed. Thanks to this young lady" the healer pointed towards Astrid
"Me?"
"Yes dear you've been feeding him the berries of 'The Golden Vortex'. The plant is rare. These berries can fight against any kind of Poison, they work at a slow rate but they have extra-ordinary efficiency in salty environment"
"And when he fell into the ocean then" Astrid said
"Fell into the ocean? What had happened here while we were gone?" Stoick asked
"It's a long story" Fishlegs said
"When will he wake up?" Gobber asked the healer
"He's exhausted, in a few days maybe but don't disturb him, don't let the place get overcrowded, check up on his fever don't let it get too high and he'll be alright" the healer explained
The healer and others left the room as it was getting to crowded, except Toothless, Astrid and Stoick.
"Thank you Astrid!" Stoick thanked her
"No need to thank me chief. It's all because he ate the soup. It tasted terrible but he didn't tell me so he wouldn't hurt my feelings. He's really sweet"
"He cares lot for you, you know and I know you do too. But dear Life is too short to leave some things unspoken"
Astrid understood what the chief meant.
"You should go back to Berk now" Astrid suggested
"What? No way not until Hiccup wakes up"
"I know you don't want to leave but think about what Spitelout would have done to the village by now. They need you and as for Hiccup don't worry I will take complete care of him. Trust me"
"I know you will and you're right but as soon as he wakes up let me know"
"Of course."
"So what happened here while we were gone?"
Astrid told him everything that had happened.
"What? So Ryker just got away? Doesn't matter because he will pay for everything"
"If it wasn't for the Hunters attack Hiccup might not have been here with us"
"Perhaps but that still doesn't mean we aren't going to go after those Hunters"
"We will but with a plan. Once Hiccup is alright"
"Don't worry Toothless he'd be just fine" Stoick patted Toothless' head
"He saved Hiccup. If he hadn't made it in time" Astrid said. Stoick smiled at how strong Hiccup and Toothless' bond was.
"We should let him rest now" Stoick suggested.
"Yes and Toothless you should get some rest too. Hiccup is alright now" Astrid spoke
"What about that Dragon? Is it still out there?" Stoick asked leaving the room
"Yes we think so. We have to do something" Astrid replied
"And I know just how" Fishlegs said coming towards them
"Alright everybody positions and make sure you don't get stung" Astrid told the Riders who were hiding in the bushes. There was a cage, attached to a rope from one end.
They were waiting for the Dragon to come out to eat fish placed as bait. "Ugh what's taking so long" Snotlout said as he was tired of waiting. Astrid rolled her eyes. She was about to say something but then she saw a small Dragon, with many stingers on its wings.
"Come on further...just a little more" Astrid whispered. When the Dragon had reached the spot "NOW!" She yelled and cage was dropped on the tiny Dragon.
"Yes" they cheered.
"Wow I've seen a Dragon like This before. What is it?" Fishlegs wondered
"It's an unknown species. It's very fast so no one has been able to see it from close" the healer spoke
"What should we call it?" Snotlout asked
"ooh I know. Since it has stingers, which are poisonous, on its wings then ...'PoisonWing' !" Tuffnut suggested
"Well it seems appropriate" Stoick spoke
"Then it's settled this species is the 'PoisonWing' species" Astrid declared
"Well we need to remove this little guy from The Edge. It's not it's natural habitat" Fishlegs spoke
"I'll take it with me. There is an island of these Dragons" the healer spoke
"Okay. Snotlout you and Fishlegs take the healer back to the Mainlands" Astrid ordered
They nodded. Next morning everyone was ready to leave. Stoick, Gobber and Gothi to Berk and Snotlout, Fishlegs and The healer to Mainlands. They all took off to their respective destinations.
Everything once again was getting back to normal. Now Astrid only wanted Hiccup to wake up because she had something important to say.
Next chapter will be Hiccup/Everybody bonding XD. what do think about this chapter? Let me know. Until next time guys!
