So, I've been sick (again) but this time with the flu. :P But today I was feeling a bit better, and knew that with that cliffhanger I should type another chapter. So if this seems kind of iffy and not exactly the best I've written, blame it on me being sick. :)
Enjoy Chapter 10!
June was fully prepared for what she was sure was coming. She squeezed her eyes shut even tighter, waiting for the fatal blow.
She felt Viggo's hand on her shoulder disappear, and her eyes snapped open to see what had happened. Viggo was sprawled on the ground, his swords lying on the deck out of his reach. Astrid was sitting on the man, struggling to keep him on the ground. Toothless was trying to hurry over to help, but Hiccup was leaning heavily against the dragon, using him as a crutch. Toothless calmed, realizing that Astrid probably had a hold of things. Besides, he probably didn't want to leave Hiccup.
June rushed forward and grabbed her axe, then she hurried over to Astrid and Viggo. Viggo shoved Astrid aside, causing the girl to hit the railing of the ship with a sharp crack, hitting the wood so hard it shattered.
"Astrid!" Hiccup cried out, trying to rush over to her. June figured he'd help Astrid, so she put her full focus on the man lying before her.
Viggo reached out to grab his sword, but she hastily kicked them further away. Viggo rolled over, staring up at her, his eyes emotionless.
June bent down and gripped onto Viggo's shirt front, dragging him to his feet slowly and with difficulty, since she wasn't exactly the strongest person.
"So, Viggo." She whispered, her breath puffing into his face. "Why don't you go and pick on somebody your own size?" she paused, for a more dramatic effect, "Say goodbye… Viggo."
Then, with that, Cirrus rushed forward, helping June toss Viggo over the side of the ship to crash into the turning waters below. She peered over the side, making sure he didn't resurface. After nearly two minutes, she sighed in relief.
"Keep watch, Cirrus." She said to the dragon, patting her neck gratefully. Then she remembered Astrid, and whirled around to see what had happened to her.
Hiccup was kneeling on the ground, hugging Astrid close to him, her head on his chest. June's heart skipped a beat, and she feared the worse.
She rushed over, crashing to the floor before them. "Is she alright?" June asked in concern.
Hiccup's voice was raspy and shaking, "I-I don't know… sh-she's unconscious." He was breathing heavily, and June knew it was time to get them both out of here and somewhere safe where they could rest.
Snotlout landed on the ships deck behind them, leaping from Hookfangs back to hurry over to them.
"What happened?" he asked quickly, kneeling down beside them.
"Astrid's unconscious, and Hiccup's not much better. We have to get them somewhere safe-"
Snotlout interrupted her, "That's the good news. We've got Dragon's Edge back! Those guys are hightailing it already." Snotlout gave a sharp nod towards the sea. June turned and peered over the railing, smiling at what she saw. All the ships except the one they were on had turned around, and were sailing rapidly towards the open ocean.
"Okay then let's get them to the Edge."
Snotlout picked up Astrid, then climbed back onto Hookfang. Astrid didn't even stir. June was beginning to worry about her; she hadn't seen any evidence of her being injured… so hopefully she'd just hit her head and would be fine.
Hiccup was leaning wearily against Toothless's side, his breathing heavy and raspy. June was worried about him, not really sure what was wrong.
"Can you fly Toothless?" June asked hesitantly. He didn't look like he could. He looked more like he could pass out at any given moment. But with Toothless on the ship, there wouldn't be any way for the dragon to get home.
Hiccup nodded, "Y-yeah." Was all he said. He pulled himself into the saddle, then with June's help got his prosthetic into the pedal. "Th-thanks."
June backed up, then climbed onto Cirrus. "Okay, take it easy. I'll fly right underneath you in case you or Toothless fall."
Hiccup pressed on the pedal, wincing in pain. Toothless cooed worriedly before leaping into the air, heading for Dragon's Edge.
Cirrus followed, flying right below them. Toothless was wobbly, and unsteady, but was staying the air, and that was a plus.
June looked up at Dragon's Edge, smiling. The place was a mess, but it was still usable. The twins hut and Fishleg's hut were the only ones that looked damaged. Besides that, there were a lot of rocks and boulders lying about, along with arrows and other weapons.
The other dragons were standing on the ledge before the clubhouse, so that's where Hiccup and June headed. Toothless stumbled when he landed, but otherwise did fairly well.
Hiccup immediately slid off, stumbling towards the clubhouse door. June followed close behind, her concern for Astrid great.
Everyone was sitting around the fire pit except for Astrid, who was lying on a bed tucked in the corner. Hiccup immediately headed towards the bed, grabbing a chair on the way.
June sighed, then went towards he others to see what had happened, and if everyone was alright. June sat down beside Heather and Fishlegs, figuring they'd be the best to talk to.
"What happened… is Astrid alright?" June asked quietly.
Fishlegs nodded. "She just hit her head. She'll be just fine when she wakes up… well… she might have a headache but otherwise she'll be fine."
June sighed in relief, slouching in her chair. "Whoo… that's a relief." She paused for a second, "Did anyone else get hurt?"
Heather shook her head, "Just Astrid and Hiccup. Barch took an arrow to one of their legs, but it isn't severe."
June started to say something, but a shout that came from behind her stopped her. She and Heather seemed to be the only two who heard it, for they both whipped their heads around to see what was the matter.
Astrid was sitting up, she and Hiccup embracing each other tightly. June smiled to herself, before turning back around, a grin still plastered on her face. She looked over at Heather, who was also wearing a goofy smile.
"I think these accidents they keep having has been better for them then they realize." Heather whispered.
June laughed softly, then peeked back over her shoulder. Hiccup was sitting back in his chair, although he was still holding one of Astrid's hands. The two were talking, but June was too far away to hear what they were saying. They both looked better, and that made June that much more relieved.
Everyone else seemed to realize that Astrid was awake, because they began standing and walking towards the bed, giving laughs of relief.
June and Heather looked at each other before standing and following the others. The two match makers shot each other looks but otherwise didn't make any other indication that they were fangirling inside over the Hiccstrid feelings.
"How do you feel, Astrid?" June asked after shoving her way through the small crowd. Astrid was sitting cross-legged on the bed close to where Hiccup was sitting. She looked healthy, and was smiling.
"Just fine. My head hurts a bit, but otherwise normal."
June smiled, "Good… and… thank you Astrid. I would be dead if it wasn't for you."
"Don't mention it."
Heather also stepped forward, her arms crossed. "So, have you admitted it to each other yet or what?"
Astrid glared at her before turning to Fishlegs to quickly change the subject. June noticed that Hiccup smiled at Heather though, and the girl give him a wink. June laughed to herself. Heather shipped Hiccstrid just as much as her!
"Wait, what happened to the Dragon Eye?" Tuffnut asked, looking over at Hiccup.
"Oh, right. Toothless!" Hiccup called. The Night Fury rushed inside, grinning widely with his tongue lolling out the side of his mouth. "Here, bud."
Hiccup reached into Toothless's saddlebag, and pulled out the cylinder object. June jumped up and down, clapping her hands.
"YES! WE DID IT!" she exclaimed joyfully.
"Yep, now you can go home…" Hiccup's voice trailed off. He looked at her, his eyes regretful. "You can stay here however long you want… we enjoy having you around."
Everyone nodded, looking over at June, kindness in their eyes. June smiled slightly, waiting for him to continue.
"But we all understand if you want to get home."
June smiled. "If it's okay with all of you, I'll stay tonight and leave tomorrow morning. I bet my Mom's worried terribly by now."
Everyone nodded, "Yes, stay!" Ruffnut shouted.
"Even if you don't destroy things!" Tuffnut added.
Snotlout looked at them, "That's why we like her more then you two."
Tuffnut tackled Snotlout to the ground, Ruffnut tackling both of them so that the three were rolling about on the floor.
Heather shook her head, then wrapped her arm around June's shoulder. "You can stay with me and Astrid… right?" she looked at Astrid in question.
"Absolutely!" Astrid said smiling.
"Thank you everyone." June said gratefully, her heart fluttering in excitement. As anxious as she was to get back home to her mother, she really enjoyed it here in the Viking world. She wished she and her mother lived her in this time and day… instead of back in the twenty-first century. She wasn't even sure if she'd ever be able to come back to this world ever again…
But, until tomorrow, she was going to stay here, and enjoy every possible moment with the dragon riders.
Okay, so I have a question. Do you guys want me to have the next chapter be the end, or do you want me to have the next one where they have like a pillow fight or some other party before she leaves? Please let me know in the reviews!
Okay, so will see you (hopefully tomorrow, if I have time) later! :D
