A/N I know! I know it's been a while! And I'm sorry! But I started making Big Four Youtube videos…and they're harder to make when you have no idea how to use a Movie Maker. But I figured it out! If you want to check out my first video EVER then go to Youtube and search for Aki Usagi. As an apology to making you wait so long. I have a surprise for you in this chapter… XD Thanks to everyone who reviewed:
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Okay, I hope you all enjoy this chapter! I don't own Brave or How to Train your Dragon!
Merida opened her eyes and found herself in her room, "What?" she whispered and tried to sit up, but found her left arm to be in a sling, "Huh?"
Merida heard a groan and quickly turned and found Hiccup asleep in a chair beside her, "Hiccup?" she asked.
Hiccup's eyes opened slowly, "Merida?" he asked turning to her, "Are you okay?"
"What happened?" she asked, "Ah remember being dragged away by yer dad then him coming in then…nothing."
Hiccup winced, "That would be my fault," he said, "Dad thought you put a spell on me to make me…well…you know…"
Merida looked at her arm, "I'm really sorry, Merida," Hiccup said.
"Don't ye dare start blaming yourself again," Merida glared, "Ah remember now. Yer dad was going to hurt my brothers because he couldn't hurt a lady," she scoffed, "Ah am no lady. So Ah blocked every attack, but Ah had no weapons, so Ah used my body."
"Merida…" Hiccup said quietly.
"I'm fine," Merida stated, "Ah think this broken arm is from fallin' out of the sky. Is Agnes okay?"
"Agnes is fine," Hiccup said, "But she wasn't too happy on dad kidnapping you."
Merida relaxed. She struggled to sit up with just one arm, "Let me help," Hiccup said helping Merida sit up.
"Thanks," Merida said then got out of bed, "How'd ye know where to find us?"
"Astrid," Hiccup said, "She told me after she knocked Gobber out."
"Astrid…wasn't she yer girlfriend?" Merida asked.
Hiccup nodded sadly, "But she seemed to understand that my feelings changed and helped me," he said, "I don't even know how my feelings changed from her to you. You two are similar in many ways."
"So what I'm hearin' is that ye have a thing for girls tougher than ye?" Merida smirked.
Hiccup glared playfully at Merida, "Oh shut up," he said and they left the room.
Merida suddenly pulled Hiccup back into the room; "Wha-" Hiccup was cut off when Merida kissed him.
Hiccup went wide eyed slightly. Merida pulled away, "'at's for rescuin' me and my brothers," she said looking down and blushing lightly.
Hiccup blushed lightly as well, "Uh, you're welcome," he said, "Um…we should get to your parents…and let them know…yeah."
Merida and Hiccup walked down the hall towards the throne room. Hiccup looked at Merida and found her blushing at the floor. Hiccup reached over and grabbed her non-broken hand, which caused Merida to blush redder. Hiccup opened the doors to the throne room and he and Merida entered, "Merida!" Elinor and Fergus yelled happily.
Merida was pulled away from Hiccup as her parents hugged her, "Thank goodness," Elinor whispered then looked at Hiccup, "Thank ye again for bringin' her back."
Hiccup just nodded. Suddenly, the doors opened again, "Sir, a Viking on a Deadly Nadder just landed in the castle!" a guard said.
"Astrid…" Hiccup said shocked.
"Ye mean the girl who helped ye save Merida?" Fergus asked.
Hiccup nodded, "Let her in," Elinor said, "Let them both."
The guard was shocked, but bowed and did as told, "What is she doin' here?" Merida asked.
Hiccup shrugged, "I have no idea," he stated.
Suddenly, Astrid walked in with Stormfly, "Astrid?" Hiccup asked confused.
Astrid bit her lip, "Stoick wanted me to pass a message," she stated, "He figured Hiccup would trust me more since I helped him."
Hiccup looked at Merida and her parents, "What is it?" Elinor asked.
"He wants to talk to Hiccup," Astrid said, "And just Hiccup."
"That's never good…" Hiccup stated, "Alright," he said, "Just let me get Toothless."
"Um," Astrid said somewhat awkwardly, "Stoick said that Stormfly and I were to take you to him…Sorry Hiccup."
Hiccup sighed, "Alright," he stated.
"Hiccup-"
"I'll be fine, Merida," Hiccup cut off, "My dad wouldn't hurt me…I think."
"I'll make sure he doesn't," Astrid stated and helped Hiccup up, "I promise."
Merida nodded, "Let's go, Stormfly," Astrid said and flew out of the castle.
Merida watched as Astrid and Hiccup flew off. Elinor put a hand on her daughter's shoulder and led her away.
Hiccup stood outside his father's tent this never ends well… Hiccup took a deep breath and entered the tent, "Dad?" Hiccup asked when he saw Stoick had his back to him.
Stoick turned in slight shock, "Hiccup!" he said.
"Astrid said you wanted to talk about something?" it was supposed to be a statement, but it came out a question.
Stoick sighed, "I just want to get a few things straight," he stated.
Hiccup just nodded, "The princess doesn't have you under some sort of spell," Stoick stated and Hiccup nodded in response, "So you really love her?"
"Yeah…" Hiccup trailed off slightly nervous at his father's reaction, "Yeah…I do."
Stoick sighed, "Well, she has a fighting spirit, I'll give her that," he stated, "And very strong willed for a lady…"
"She's no lady dad," Hiccup stated smiling, "She turned her mother and brothers into bears once."
"What?" Stoick asked confused and shocked.
Hiccup chuckled, "Long story," he said, "Merida and her family are more like us than you think dad. Her father lost his leg to a bear named Mor'du while letting Merida and her mother escape."
"Like you did with Red Death?" Stoick asked.
"Almost," Hiccup said, "Merida's father didn't kill him; Merida did just a few months ago."
"Huh?" Stoick asked.
Hiccup sighed, "Let me tell you the story Merida and her family told me," he said sitting down.
Hiccup then explained the spell, Mor'du, and the end, "See, dad," Hiccup stated chuckling, "Merida is no lady. Actually, I think the only thing lady-like about her is that she wears a dress…"
"Well, I'll be…" Stoick said flabbergasted, "Are we sure she's a lady?"
Hiccup laughed, "I sure hope so," he said, "And have you not see the lady's in our village?"
"Good point," Stoick stated rubbing his beard.
Hiccup smiled slightly at his dad, but then it fell, "So…you're going to stop this…right?" he asked slightly nervous.
Stoick sighed, "I suppose it would be kind of rude to attack the future in-laws," he stated.
Hiccup blushed, but smiled, "Thanks dad," he said.
"So…" Stoick felt a little awkward; this was the second time his son was right and he didn't listen.
Hiccup smiled sadly at his dad, "You can try apologizing," he stated, "Starting with Merida."
"I suppose that's a good start," Stoick sighed.
Hiccup stood up, "Then we'll be back tomorrow?" he asked smiling.
"What?" Stoick asked.
Hiccup opened the tent and showed that night had fallen, "Oh…" Stoick said, "Yeah tomorrow sounds good."
Hiccup smiled and walked out of the tent and towards Astrid who was waiting just outside with Stormfly, "How'd it go?" she asked.
"Great," Hiccup said smiling, "Dad wants to see Merida tomorrow, but we'll fly ourselves. If Merida can fly with one arm…" Hiccup seemed in thought.
Astrid waved her hand in Hiccup's face bringing him out of it, "Go into daydream mode later," she stated, "Right now we better get you back before your girlfriend throws a fit."
Hiccup nodded, but blushed slightly at the word girlfriend. Astrid got on Stormfly then helped Hiccup on and flew off.
A/N So…sorry again for the long wait. There are two more chapters left in this story, so I hope you all stay tuned for them! Please R&R! I like reviews…XD
