The Prophecy Of Peace
Rating; M
Pairing; Toothless X Hiccup
Disclaimer; I do not own How To Train Your Dragon, or Beauty and the Beast, which this fanfiction is based on.
A Curse Ended
Astrid led the charge of other island leaders and the Tribe she was part of through the forest towards the hybrid's lair. Astrid was convinced that Hiccup was under some spell to want to save a dragon. Astrid was determined to set him free, and then give Hiccup her heart. Astrid wasn't sure when it happened, but she started to develop feelings for the Berk Heir after he took her place. Hiccup had never been so serious, brave, and full of drive to protect, and it was that moment that Astrid discovered Hiccup would make a wonderful Chief one day. Hell, Hiccup even managed to outsmart her, by making sure she wouldn't be able to fight him when he took her position as the hybrid's prisoner. Astrid had never seen those qualities in Hiccup before, and truthfully, she admired them. Hiccup gave up his freedom for her, without even giving it a second thought that he might not see anyone on Berk again.
"How close are we?" Madguts asked.
"It should be right up here. This is where Alva and I were when I got snatched," Astrid enlightened as she looked around.
"It is a bit foggy in this region of the woods. Where do we go from this point?" Alvin inquired.
"I was dragged in, then taken through some tunnels before getting places in a cell. We need to go through here, and stick together," Astrid stated firmly while holding a torch up. Astrid took the first few steps, then everyone else began to follow her inside. It was a strange sensation, but soon they were standing before a large structure, and their eyes widened.
"Wow, it was here all along," Snotlout remarked.
"How did we miss this on the searches?" Fishlegs questioned.
"Hiccup mentioned these hybrids got cursed to the form they have; perhaps the curse plays a role in who has access this location," Magnor stated.
"It doesn't matter. We're here, and now you know I wasn't lying about this. I told you it was here," Astrid rolled her eyes. Meanwhile inside, the group was rushing towards Toothless who still sat in the Southern Wing, sulking.
"My prince. The barrier isn't working; Vikings from Hiccup's village are here with weapons. That girl is leading the pack," Stormfly panted.
"It doesn't matter anymore; just let them come," Toothless replied.
"But Toothless, they'll attack!" Hookfang tried.
"Do as you feel necessary then, but I will remain here. In an hour, it will be sunrise, and the curse will become permanent. I've lost the chance I had to reclaim my power to command the dragons, and Hiccup is gone. There's nothing more for me but to live out the rest of my days here, no matter how little that time may be left," Toothless informed.
"Come now. We have to prepare for the impending battle," Barf pulled the others away, then Belch shut the door to Toothless's quarters. Stormfly, Hookfang, Meatlug, Sharpshot, Barf, and Belch hurried to the entrance and got themselves ready to fight.
"We've held off using our abilities for years; I say it's time we stop hiding," Meatlug said.
"Agreed," the others nodded while taking up their positions. The Vikings stormed the entry, moving slow, and staying cautious of their surroundings with weapons up and ready to strike if need be. In the silence, the hybrids kept a close watch from a higher level.
"NOW!" the hybrids yelled and dropped into sight, using whatever they could to keep the Vikings back.
"Astrid, where's the leader?" Dagur asked.
"I would assume the highest point, watching from a distance. I know where it is; follow me," Astrid motioned as the Chieftains, and their Heir's snuck away from the chaos with her and towards the Southern Wing. The group continued to make their way to the tower, and finally reached it, The Vikings stepped into the room slowly to see the hybrid that Hiccup was referring to as Toothless. The creature hadn't moved an inch upon their entry; he just continued to stare out the window. Astrid unhooked her ax.
"Hello, hybrid," Astrid greeted coldly as Toothless turned his head to look at her. "Hiccup sent me," Toothless closed his eyes. One of the other Chieftains fired an arrow at him, piercing his back. Toothless arched and roared out before falling, but he held onto something. "What's the matter, Night Fury? Too kind and gentle to fight back?" Astrid kicked him.
"I refuse to fight a senseless battle. All you Vikings are the same; except for Hiccup. He's different, and I know he didn't send you to me," Toothless pulled himself up, but Astrid used her dagger to attack him. Toothless moved out of the way, dodging her. Downstairs, Hiccup had never run so fast in his entire life, but he made it to the fog wall, which was starting to fade away and reveal the castle. Hiccup hurried inside to see the fighting. Sharpshot was first to see him.
"Hiccup!" the Terror exclaimed.
"Where's Toothless?!" Hiccup asked quickly.
"Southern Wing!" Stormfly called while shooting a stream of fire from her hands to keep another group of Vikings back. Stoick and Gobber entered second after Hiccup had.
"Go on, son! We'll take care of this!" Stoick urged him. Hiccup ran down the central tunnel. "HOOLIGANS!" the Berk Chief yelled out as his Tribe stopped quickly. "That is enough, and that is an order!" he commanded firmly as the Tribe stepped away from the hybrids. "These creatures have done nothing to us, and no further harm will come to them. Is that understood!?"
"Yes, Chief," the group replied.
"Where are the Chieftains and Astrid?" Gobber asked.
"They headed off to find the leader," responded one person.
"Come, we'll lead you there," Hookfang insisted. Stoick nodded as he followed, then Gobber too. Feeling as if they didn't have much choice, and were equally as curious, the Tribe hurried to catch up to their Chief.
{Southern Wing}
Astrid was still going after Toothless and got quite a few hits in, but Toothless refused to fight back. However, the playing field changed when Astrid got Toothless down. Hiccup reached the wing, and he shoved through the others just in time to see Astrid about to strike Toothless down with her ax.
"NO!" Hiccup yelled in fear. Toothless's head whipped up to see Hiccup standing there, panting, and full of worry for him. Something sparked in him; the ax came down as Toothless lifted his hand, then held the hand to stop the attack, he pushed Astrid back while looking at Hiccup.
"Hiccup?...You came back?" Toothless said, shocked to see him.
"I tried to stop them!" Hiccup called back as they were quite a bit of distance apart.
"Stay there; I'm coming!" Toothless informed as he prepared to jump. Toothless made the landing to a spot closer, then Astrid struck him in the back with a large beam.
"Toothless!" Hiccup gasped as he moved closer to the edge. Toothless got up, then threw Astrid's ax into the wall before grabbing her by the neck, threatening to drop her off to her death.
"Don't hurt me! Please, I'll do anything!" Astrid pleaded. Toothless eyed her; then he brought her back to solid ground.
"Leave. Go! Get out!" Toothless demanded. Astrid shakily ran towards her father and mother, who were up with the rest of the Tribe now. Toothless reared back, preparing to jump again.
"Toothless, no! It's too far!" Hiccup warned. Toothless leaped with a strong push of his legs and began to slip off the edge, but Hiccup grabbed his hand, pulling him up and over carefully. Toothless panted and gave a smile to Hiccup. Suddenly, he roared out in pain as Hiccup watched him slump a bit. Behind Toothless was Dagur the Deranged, having stabbed him with a dagger. Stoick grabbed Dagur, pulling him away as Hiccup laid Toothless down on his back, kneeling beside him.
"You came back," Toothless breathed heavy.
"Of course, I came back. I'll never leave you again," Hiccup said as Toothless's hand rested on his, smiling a little.
"I'm afraid…it's my turn to leave," Toothless replied.
"We're together now. Everything is going to be fine," Hiccup assured him.
"At least…I got to see you, one last time," Toothless whispered now.
"The stone…" Hiccup heard Sharpshot said. Hiccup looked at it quickly, the glow stopped. Hiccup bit back in fear as tears began to form.
"Toothless?" Hiccup asked. Toothless stopped breathing when the stone shattered into pieces. No response. "Toothless! No! Please no. Come back. Please don't leave me," he begged, tears rolling down his face.
Astrid's eyes widened. "He's the one," she breathed out. At that moment, Astrid realized that Hiccup was the one that the prophecy talked about. Hiccup sacrificed his freedom, he understood these creatures, and gave acceptance, he made friends with them and fell in love with one. Everything matched, right down to their being a curse. At this time, a hooded figure walked in, watching silently.
"I love you," Hiccup's tone cracked as he placed a kiss on Toothless's forehead, then cried over his lifeless body. The hooded figure placed her hands on the broken pieces of the stone as they began to float, then a blue flow glided around them before encasing Toothless's form. Hiccup lifted his head, stunned by what he was seeing. The light enveloped Toothless, lifting him up as Hiccup stepped back watching. All Hiccup could see was the light being sucked into Toothless as he transformed back into a Night Fury. The dragon touched the ground, panting a bit and looking at himself before turning around to look at Hiccup.
"Hiccup, it's me," Toothless said, still shocked himself. Hiccup moved closer, reaching a hand out and touching Toothless's scaled face, staring into his green eyes before smiling wide.
"It is you," Hiccup cupped the dragon's face.
"Hang on; I think I can still do this," Toothless focused hard, then reverted to the hybrid form on command. As soon as he was done, Hiccup launched himself at Toothless, hugging him.
"Toothless!" Hiccup cried with joy. Stoick and Gobber smiled, happy for Hiccup. Toothless pulled out of the embrace as he cupped Hiccup's cheek, then leaned in close.
"I love you too," Toothless said before pressing his lips to Hiccup's in a passionate kiss. Hiccup melted into it, wrapping his arms around Toothless's neck. The blue glow swirled around them, then around the other hybrids, turning them into their normal forms.
"We're dragons again! Hiccup broke the curse!" Stormfly cheered, though, it came off as squawking to the Vikings.
"I had no doubts," Hookfang snorted.
"Hello my old friends," Toothless smiled as he hugged the others.
"How come Toothless stayed a hybrid?" Sharpshot wondered.
"That is something I'd like the answer to, but for now, it doesn't matter. Things are as they should be," Toothless remarked as he kissed Hiccup again. In truth, as confusing as it was to others; it made sense to Hiccup, Toothless, and the other dragons. Their curse had been broken because Toothless learned to love, and those feelings were returned by Hiccup. There was nothing left to do but be happy, and for Toothless to reclaim his place as ruler of the dragons. A task easier said than done, but they would manage it together, and Hiccup too. Hiccup and Toothless knew what this meant, they were the two the prophecy spoke up, and they would ensure that the legend came to pass by ending a war, and restoring peace.