A Dragon's Breath
Chapter 8: The Nest, Part 1
Well, to be honest I am really glad you guys liked that chapter, since I wrote it in like an hour and was worried it was going to end up bad. But I have good and bad news for you guys. Good news is that I am updating! Yay. And thanks for all the reviews!
The bad news is that I will most likely not update much on the weekends, since school is back in and I have tests and papers to write and prepare for. But I have put my work schedule on my profile, so just check that and you should have a basic idea of when I update. But that doesn't mean I won't surprise you with a chapter at some random day or time, nor does it mean YOU can't surprise ME with a review on a random day or time. On to the chapter! Oh and im sorry for not continuing the Truth or Dare thing, I might do it again some time, maybe in that side plot.... (hint to ask for it has just been shown...).
NOTE: Due to my work schedule, this chap will be a bit short as well, but I will try and cram what I can into this thing before I have to go back to doing homework and what not. If you don't understand what this means, check my WoRk HoUrS on my profile. Oh, and what Snoutlout mentions after Astrid teases him was inspired by Vlad Taltos idea. Thanks man!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT Own HTTYD, or it's characters and what not, only the plot idea and my OC's...WAAHHHHHH!!!! :(
Hiccup woke up early to the sound of the others bustling around camp, he heard the sound of boots crunching the dirt under the grass as they moved across the ground, the slosh of a water skin and a loud yell and grumbling. He groaned before stretching and getting dressed. The young warrior then stood up and exited the animal skin tent and found Ruffnut and Tuffnut arguing about something while the former cooked something in a, thankfully, different pot. He also saw Astrid walking up to him, her pony tail swishing back in forth as she came nearer, her bandana once again around her golden hair.
"Sleep well?" she asked as she gave him a soft kiss, her lips tasting like fresh berries and spice. He returned it for a few minutes before he walked towards the fire ring, Astrid close to him as they intertwined their hands.
By the time he arrived at the ring with Astrid, Gobber and Fishlegs were cutting the fish up to be placed inside the bubbling water, which also had a few herbs and what appeared to be some odd concoction that Tuffnut had made, as it came from a pouch on his side.
"Whats that?" Hiccup asked as he pointed at the pouch Tuffnut was closing, inside was the same concoction, but it wasn't wet. It looked like crushed leaves and had a enticing smell as it sat in the leather pouch.
Tuffnut didn't even glance up at him as he inspected the cutting of the fish. "A special plant from some far off land. Persia, I think. Maybe farther. Astrid's dad gave it to me, it has powerful healing elements in it and is a great flavor to add into food, plus it has a bit of a stamina boost. He said he got it from the local healers, who said it was good for those that went off to battle or were going off on a long journey" he said as he patted the pouch. "This is about the last I have, but I got a few more containers back at home. It's hard to come by, old Hofferson was about to sell the stuff, but gave it to me after he visited my house for a game of Hnefatafl with my old man" he said as the now cut apart fish were dumped into the pot and he began to cook the delicious smelling food.
Hiccup nodded as he sat down by the fire, now low, but large enough to cook with, but it was of no real need, since the morning had come and their winter furs were in the packs all of them either had on their backs or were nearby. Hiccup then felt Astrid settle back in his arms. "Having Fun?" she asked mockingly, staring at something out of his line of vision. He turned and found Snoutlout, not to far away from them on the other side of the fire circle, trying to sit down on the ground, only to yelp as his still singed rear quarters shot a wave of pain all over his body from the hated contact.
Snoutlout glared at her as he stood back up. "Oh funny" he drawled with thick sarcasm. "You weren't the one unable to lay on your back last night without pain shooting up it. Heck..." he said, the last part sly. A bad kind of sly. "You were probably cuddled up with the loser all night long in his tent...if you were even sleeping at all last night" he grinned at her face, which was utter shock. "Oh..are you mad?" he teased.
Honestly, Hiccup wondered how long it was going to take, and how many broken bones he would receive, before Snoutlout decided that teasing her wasn't going to work. Of course, he knew what he was trying to do. Since Astrid was no longer 'His' girl, even if she had never been his, he had turned from the failed flirting to mockery and insults to just get a bit of her attention, even if it was the kind of attention that nobody wanted.
"Mad?" Astrid replied sickly sweet as she stood up, her knuckles popping as she stretched her arms, her summer clothing, a thin wool shirt and pants, with leather armor and her defining spiked skirt looking all the more dangerous at the moment as she grinned evilly at him. "No..." she drawled and plucked a knife from the large pouch on her hip. "Im livid!" she yelled and ran at the buff viking.
Snoutlout yelped in fright before dropping into a fighting stance, only to have Astrid slide up under his defenses and smile at him. Foolishly he leaned forward, only for her to give him the mouth of all sucker punches, sending him over a log and into a resting Toothless.
Realizing his danger, Snoutlout groggily got up, ignoring the pain in his rump as he ran for his life as Toothless chased him, fire right at the teen's booted heals. Laughing at the comic sight once again, Tuffnut nearly knocked the pot over.
Content, Astrid moved to sit next to Hiccup instead of his lap and leaned against him slightly. "Never gets old" she said smirking. Ruffnut nodded as she watched the scene.
"You should mix it up a bit, maybe tie him to a tree with fish tied around him..." she said, a smirk just as wide as Astrid's covering her features.
Hiccup sighed over dramatically as he put an arm around Astrid's shoulders and brought her closer. "Just because we're seeing each other, doesn't mean you can use my Dragon for your revenge purposes" he said, smiling as she pouted.
"But he..." she sighed as she saw he was joking and then punched his shoulder, a bit hard. "That's for me falling for your lie, and because I haven't hit you in a while" she said before kissing him softly. "That's because I feel like kissing you" she said, a bit lamely.
Hiccup grinned. "And what if I feel like kissing you?" he asked teasingly as Tuffnut rolled his eyes, making a 'Kill Me' sign at Ruffnut, who then lifted a very sharp axe with a gleam in her eyes saying she would very much enjoy doing so. He then began waving his arms madly at her, once again nearly knocking the pot over.
Astrid smirked before leaning back and gesturing at her lips. "No one ever said you had to as-" she didn't even finish before he had his lips on hers, this time exploring her mouth a bit, Gobber was inspecting the pot after all...
He removed his mouth after a minute and the two returned to their cuddling as Tuffnut appeared to be nearly done. Off to the side he could hear Snoutlout's screams as he ran in circles, Toothless right behind him. He laughed as Astrid started kissing his chin, moving closer to his mouth once again as the crackle of the fire began to die. Fishlegs moved over and tossed a large bit of wood onto it, proving he had a bit of muscle under all that...bulk.
Nodding at Fishlegs, Tuffnut put a few more herbs into the pot before he sighed. "Ok. About done, just a few more minutes" he said at last. Looking pleased with himself, something he had done every time he had made a dish on their trip so far.
Astrid sighed, "Thank Thor...but do you think Snoutlout has a few minutes?" she asked.
Everyone stared at her in amazement, as if she had grown a tail and wings. "What?" she said innocently. "I need someone to vent my anger out on...".
Sighing Hiccup stood up a bit. "And to prevent myself from being that person..." he cupped his hands around his mouth and licked his lips once before yelling, "Toothless!".
Immediately the Night Fury left the rather amusing game of chasing Snoutlout and was on all fours before the dragon rider in seconds. A soft purr coming from his scaly throat as he stared at him with his large green reptile like eyes.
Smiling Hiccup began to pet the dragon on his neck, as always, he was careful to not hit the reassure spot that all dragons seemed to have. Once the dragon was content, he seemed to over to the pile of baskets that had been set out for the dragons, which was rapidly emptying as the dragon's began finishing some of the last of their fish stores for the dragon's.
While their steed's fed, before sprawling out on the grass or sand to sun bathe, the Dragon Riders of Berk took the bowls full of the fish soup that Tuffnut had made, and once again the adrenaline junkie demonstrated that he had missed his calling when he was born a viking, as France or Britain might have hired such a cook, if they could stand his habits and messy like persona when he wasn't acting professional, which he rarely did.
And while they quickly ate their meal, Snoutlout included, they all went over a rough drawing of the island, from Gobber's past experience's and Astrid and Hiccup's adventure. They had decided that they had to hunt down the dragon's nest, deciding to either capture or kill the beast, to end the danger it posed to other vikings, specifically Hairy Hooligan Vikings.
Finally, they gathered up their packs and made sure the fire was out and their belongings and boat secured before they mounted their dragons. Astrid and Hiccup riding Toothless, Fishlegs on his Gronckle, both Thorston twins rode their Zippleback and Snoutlout and Gobber rode on Snoutlout's Monstrous Nightmare. The little Terrible Terror riding on the shoulder of Gobber as they took to the sky.
Well, Hiccup thought, the hunt was on...
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Hope you liked it and please review, my school might end up consuming my Wednesday (hopefully not), but if it does, then I shall at least have the second chapter written up for you guys. Sorry for the shortness, but I have little time to upload on the weekends until things tone down by Thursday or Friday. I will try and upload by 10-11pm from now on guys, and check out my other fics on my profile, and if you like my works, then I suggest you read from The Amateur or CrystalOfEllinon, the former writes Halo fics and the latter writes GI Joe. I love both of their works and they are very well written, if you enjoy well written fanfiction, then you will LOVE their work.
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Observer: yah I thought it was funny too, sorry for the shortness
Fan: Lol, yes it was funny, and I will try and update when I can, sorry. Keep reviewing! And I wish I had made it longer too, but this one is longer..ish
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TheHiccuper: Funny name, made me chuckle lol! And I am glad the funniness made up for the misspelliness
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Took: You are the second person to suggest...no, third, to suggest Hiccup is going to end up nekid...and all three of you were girls...well the last part is a good thing..i might just die if a guy asked for a naked Hiccup....well back to the ol story board...thanks for the review!
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