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This chapter will be what their mother has written so it'll be in BOLD italics with the words she wrote, italics when it is on their mother's point of view throughout the whole chapter. The words that are not in italics will be back to Hiccup and the gang so be prepared to have all your questions answered.
"Wow, so our parent's love is more of a forbidden love," Hiccup remarked, quite shocked at the amount of courage it took for their mother to be able to defy her parents oath for the love of her life.
"I know, so romantic," Fishlegs sniffled.
"Let's read on then, but I'm having a feeling that that secret won't last for long" Dagur suggested and they read the next entry.
Oh, gods never felt so upset in my life! This wasn't supposed to happen! We kept this in secret for a year now so how could this happen!
Erika, out of all people found out!
She was getting suspicious with my sudden behavior and disappearance so she followed me and then found me kissing and hugging Oswald! Oh, gods the minute we parted, she came out of her hiding spot, then dragged me to our room as she left to get some air for a minute so I'm writing this down but I hear her coming back.
"Are you crazy Eydis!?" Erika screamed when she entered. "You are so lucky that mom, dad, and Hakon are in the village great hall to discuss some planned compromises that will be rejected!"
"I'm sorry Erika," I pleaded, "But I fell in love! It just happened!"
"Just happened?" Erika accused, forcing a fake laugh. "Don't give me that! I've noticed you sneaking out! You can't fall in love with that man! You made an oath and if you break it, you're charged with treason! Mom and dad could disown you!"
"I don't care, let them disown me for all I care!" I shouted since I was feeling angry with the stuff my sister is telling me. "I LOVE HIM! And all you ever did ever since Hakon came was ignore me and train and train! You never cared about what I do but when it comes to the tribe you care!?"
"Because you're my twin sister and I don't want anything bad to happen to you!"
"Look I appreciate it but...I LOVE OSWALD! You're just going to have to accept it!"
Erika gave me one long lasting glare until she sighed and slammed her hand over her head. "Alright fine...You're my twin sister Eydis, I worry about you but if you are absolutely sure you love him then do as you please. I'll be the one who'll support you...And I won't tell anyone until it gets serious."
"Thank you Eydis."
"And hey, next time you try to hide your boyfriend, try to hide those bruises on your neck more efficiently, and find some better meeting places."
"YOU SAW THAT!"
"Maybe..."
"That really doesn't help!"
Thank Odin and every God above that Erika understood and promised never to tell anyone for the time being. Sure we have to do some yelling but it was worth it, my secret love life was safe for now. I just hope that she won't tell anyone by mistake because despite how strong and warrior-like she is, she isn't a natural born liar. Seriously, I can tell when Erika is lying but that's when she is heavily interrogated. But to show my gratitude, I gave her a dagger that Oswald gave me as a present.
"Not a natural born liar huh?" Snotlout grinned, nearly about to point out that Hiccup might inherit those genes until he remembered that it's the same person who was able to act for a couple of months and pretend that they were enemies with Dagur for the time being. "Nevermind..."
"Wait, so that dagger our aunt had was a gift from mom which was from dad," Heather concluded as she held up the weapon. "I can't believe that their love is very complicated."
She even started to count the numerous times Oswald had to save my butt when I got into trouble trying to study dragons. I have no idea why I want to see those dragons, even though I've been with hunters my whole life these dragons are so fascinating. Hopefully, there's someone like me out there.
As Stoick looked closer at that sentence, he couldn't help but remember Valka. He hadn't told Hiccup much about Valka, the subject was too painful to even mention her name, but he can remember how she always claimed that dragons are fascinating and that peace with them was possible.
"Well we can see where else Hiccup got his fascination for dragons," Gobber chuckled, referring to both Eydis and Valka.
Well, more months have gone by and our tribes still can't form any form of alliance so tonight will be my tribe's last night to be in the seas of the Berserker tribe before we set off back empty-handed. We were considered to be Berserker island's enemy since our tribes can't get along at all. However, that same night when we're packing I received a message from Oswald to go meet him in the forest and to wear something nice for some reason. I have no idea what he wants but Erika agreed to cover for me. But for some reason, she wouldn't stop sending me worried looks and giggling which was starting to freak me out.
"You just go and see Oswald," Erika pushed me out to head to the small boat. Until she whispered with concern. "But remember sis...We're always sisters no matter what."
"Huh?" I gave her a confused look but she just kept pushing me off to the small boat. So without a choice, I just sailed to the shores to meet up with Oswald. I walked up to our hiding spot until I heard Oswald's voice from out of nowhere so when I turned around, I saw him on his knees.
"Eydis, we've been together for quite some time and the thought of you leaving is just something I can't stand," He stated, he soon revealed a diamond ring that was forged into a silver ring. "So will you agree to be by my side for the rest of our days, don't worry my father managed to agree despite the situation." I could feel myself blush a lot, I mean I love him all but then I knew I can't stay with him because of my oath...However my love for him is fighting against my fear, and well the love side won.
Oswald proposed to me and sure I thought about it really carefully...So I accepted his offer of marriage but when we had to head back, well I did to find a way to tell my parents. However, one of my parents' spies found me, saw everything and dragged me back to the ships. I am so sure that that the spy told my parents ever last detail, so I'm just waiting for my fate to be sealed...
"WHAT ARE YOU THINKING EYDIS!" My mother screamed with anger, but then father took over.
"You took an oath the moment you came of age, marrying the son of that tribe's chief," My father began, I can sense his anger steaming from every inch of him as he gave me the coldest glare ever. I can see Hakon looking at my situation from a dark corner as for Erika she was sitting down next to mom. "Is in violation to your oath! ANSWER ME EYDIS! DO YOU WISH TO MARRY THAT MAN! BECAUSE IF YOU DO THEN YOU ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TRIBE AND ESPECIALLY NOT MY DAUGHTER! Eydis it's your choice, would you defy your oath and go marry him or just come home with us when we can just forget this whole thing has ever happened."
I was staring at my father, he was willing to disown me than to allow me to go with the love of my life. They are my family, family sticks together right? But what kind of family will only waste their energy and time in hunting dragons, no I can't abandon the love of my life? I might never find someone like Oswald so I stated my answer. "GO AHEAD! DISOWN ME FOR ALL YOU WANT BUT I WILL NOT ABANDON THE LOVE OF MY LIFE BECAUSE OF AN OATH THAT DOES NOTHING BUT HOLDS ME DOWN AS PRISONER! I WILL DO ANYTHING TO MARRY OSWALD, YOU GOT THAT! I'LL DO ANYTHING! I choose to leave the tribe..."
My parents' eyes widened in shock, Erika only smiled sadly, as for Hakon he only remained in his calm stance. "So make a disowning ceremony if you have to but I'm going to marry Oswald the Agreeable whether you like it or not!" My parents were speechless, my father snapped his fingers as his eyes glistened with tears.
"I'm afraid that disowning you was only said to hide the true consequences of this treachery," My father snapped again and the spies surrounded me with their bows and arrows pointing at us. "The truth is, anyone who dares defy the oath of this tribe is sentenced to immediate death, to cleanse the dishonour brought to us...So you'll have to die for this love you possess." I was completely speechless to what my father had just told me, but I have to stand my ground, after all, there was no way I would go down to begging for mercy. However, they could see the fear in my eyes as I shook at death's face as my father was prepared to make the signal for the archers to kill me. My mother was trying her best to hold her tears, but then she soon smiled in knowing that the dishonourable will vanquish.
"Say your prayers and I hope your last moment with that precious love of yours was wonderful," Father stated but before he snapped his fingers again, Hakon and Erika, from out of nowhere, knocked out every last archer in less than ten seconds! "WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU TWO!?" Father yelled in shock. Our parents were now even more shocked but before they could say anything else , Hakon turned around, facing me with a grim face.
"Understand Eydis, I did not do this to save you...Answer me this very honestly.." Hakon spun his own dagger around. "Will you do absolutely anything to marry that man and leave your tribe?"
"Of course, I will! I'll do anything!" I didn't think twice about that answer. "Anything to be with the love of my life."
"What does that have anything to do with anything?" My father demanded. "She's a disgrace to us all now and she must be killed according to tradition!"
"But this disgrace might be the key to everything we need," Hakon answered calmly. "Think of it, if she married Oswald then she technically unites both our tribes thus making an alliance possible." He soon addressed everyone in the room. "I believe that this marriage will be good for everyone...However Eydis, your treachery will not be pardoned. For your marriage to work you must pay the price heavier than death that not even your husband to be can know about."
My parents were about to take my life to cleanse the dishonour I brought upon them for accepting Oswald's hand in marriage. However, before they could kill me Hakon and Erika both got rid of the guards who were supposed to kill me. Hakon insisted that the marriage will be a great thing for both our tribes but he made it clear to me that I was still a traitor to them. I have foolishly stated that I'll do absolutely anything to marry Oswald so using that foolish vow I said, Hakon set the price I had to pay in order to be able to marry and to avoid death.
That price is high, but at the time, I was so foolish and desperate I didn't think about what I agreed to. Looking back to that day, I should have put up a much of a fight. That deal, that one deal and all based on some stupid old legend Hakon read long ago...
"Legend?" Dagur questioned until he read ahead of the text which caused his eyes to widen in shock. "W-What...Why would she agree to that...Didn't she realize...Why..."
Hiccup suddenly saw the sudden change in Dagur's mood, so with the concern he quickly asked, "Hey Dagur, what's wrong? Are you okay?! Answer me, big bro, what did you read?!" He didn't realize that he addressed Dagur as "big bro" but the sight of his older brother distressed really brings the worry in both the twins.
All Dagur did, was point to the next page as his voice became low and grim with anger. "Just read what she wrote here..."
I promised Hakon that I would have to give up two of my future offspring to him. They'll belong to him, and he'll raise them as his own, and use them for his own needs. Two of my future offspring have the fate of serving Hakon for whatever he wishes to do with them. I'm afraid that I must bear three children, the last two must be given away...But in the end, the fault is mine. Desperate to marry and to live to see another tomorrow, I agreed to those conditions. But come to think of it, giving them up might be worth it. After all, I'll at least have one child to keep as my own. I might as well give up the younger two the minute they're born, it'll spare me the heartache to let them go quickly.
Hopefully, they'll never know me and I will restrain myself from doing anything to save them or feel sorry for them. They're the key to my eternal happiness, and no matter what I will not hold back.
The moment everyone in the room finished reading that, Hiccup and Heather were speechless but they did not want to shock their reaction, but that didn't mean everyone else could. The first thing everyone could hear from this painful silence was the cracking of wood from the wall on the right. Everyone turned around to see that it was Dagur who punched the wall but the next noise they could hear that was louder was the table breaking into splinters with one single punch but Dagur didn't cause that damage.
It was Stoick who, out of rage, grabbed the nearest table he can get his hands on and crushed it into splinters.
End of chapter guys!