''Alright boy, dinner time...'' Ryker growled, throwing a bucket of disgusting food at Hiccup's feet. ''Viggo wants you to eat up, like a good little boy.'' he said, drawing his sword at Hiccup's face.
He had been unchained for the time Viggo was gone. Which was kind of odd. The little brother gave Ryker the order to keep an eye on him while he ate, so he didn't starved while he was still useful to them. But Hiccup wasn't hungry. In fact, he never actually had ever since his kidnapping.
''How do I know you didn't poisoned anything?'' Hiccup snorted, sitting in a position that seemed all but comfortable.
''You don't.'' Ryker laughed, turning his back to the boy, his eyes no longer on him.
This didn't make sense to Hiccup. Ryker wasn't paying much attention to him, just left him there, not even keeping an eye on him. Viggo wasn't there either. And he was unchained. It would be the perfect opportunity to escape right about now; while Ryker had his back turned. Hiccup clearly would've run away instead of staying here. But he didn't. It seemed like Viggo wanted him to escape. He wanted him to find Toothless. And then everything really began...
He thought deeply, thinking whether or not he should get away. He looked up at Ryker, his back still turned on him, probably waiting for him to flee. But he still hadn't gotten up from the chair. He stayed put, the bucket remaining untouched at his feet.
No. He wasn't going anywhere. Viggo wanted him to get away, so he wasn't. All he would do would perform his expectations. And he didn't want to lose a second time. He would make Viggo have a taste of defeat. Plus, not only would he prevent them, but he would also buy himself time.
Ryker turned around and looked down at the youth. Hiccup could tell by the look in his face that he was surprised he was still sitting there. Hiccup saluted him, smiling smugly. But Ryker only growled and turned back around, waiting for him to leave. But when he turned around again, the boy still hadn't moved.
This wasn't how Viggo's plan was supposed to go on... The boy was supposed to break out of here, find his dragon and Viggo would start about there. But it wasn't working. The boy remained still, as if he knew what was going on.
''Urgh... That cursed little fishbone...'' Ryker mumbled under his breath, loud enough for Hiccup to hear. He was right. When Viggo will realize that Hiccup didn't go after Toothless, he would need to come up with a new plan, meaning, more time for Hiccup to formulate an escape plan. But his plan had to be executed while Viggo and Ryker had their backs turned. And that was going to need some thinking.
...
Viggo and most of his crew hid in the field filled with caged dragons, waiting for the boy to show up at any minute. But after a while, his captive still hadn't arrived and the Dragon Hunters' leader started questioning himself if Hiccup had managed to find his way out of the tunnels. No, he would've found the way out of the tunnels. That wouldn't have been a problem for the Dragon Rider. Maybe he had forgotten where the field was... Of course he wouldn't have forgotten. The boy wasn't that stupid..! Did Ryker kept too much of an eye on the youth? Maybe, but Hiccup should still be here to rescue his Night Fury.
So why hadn't he arrived yet? Perhaps...
Perhaps the boy found out what was going on. Maybe unchaining him brought some questions to his mind and figured out what his plan was. But this entire plan was too insane for the lad... Was it?
Too much time had passed and Viggo finally decided to go back where he had left the two.
He walked through the underground tunnels, and in the direction of the small room behind the dragon skin curtains.
He pushed the separation open, and to his fascination, the boy had remained still on the chair as if he was glued to it. Hiccup looked up at him unknowingly, and then lowered his gaze to the floor.
''What took you so long?'' Ryker asked, starting a fake conversation so the boy didn't get too doubtful about the situation.
''Sorry, brother. I had some... issues, with the dragons.'' Viggo said tranquilly. He sighed quietly. ''Anyway, we can continue on where we left... But first, I need to have a short talk with you, Ryker.'' He placed a gentle hand on his older brother's shoulder and lead him on the other side on the curtains and far enough so Hiccup didn't hear them talking. ''What happened? Why didn't he take the chance?'' Viggo hissed, looking straight into Ryker's eyes.
''Don't ask me!'' Ryker growled, ''It was your idea.''
''I know.'' Viggo said calming down, rubbing his beard, ''Maybe the boy found out what was going on and decided to stay. He probably knew that if his he went after his Night Fury he was going to lose. Just like what happened last time with Heather.'' he said thoughtfully, not sure if he was talking to Ryker or himself. It was hard for him to accept the fact that his plan had definitely failed.
''The boy must have learned a little too much about you...'' Ryker supposed, tightening his grip on the handle of his sword. ''You're games are getting really old.''
''Now, brother. I'm sure the boy can't possibly stand a chance against us without his beloved dragon.'' Viggo purred, '' He may have foiled my plan, using his head... But I'm not sure he can foil anything physically, what do you say?''
Ryker didn't wait for his brother to change his mind and smiled maliciously.
''It's your turn to play, big brother. But remember,'' Viggo warned, ''We must have him alive once he broke.''
