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Alright…settle down…Settle Down!...ok. Now you are all probably wondering why I haven't posted in a while. And some of you made it a big deal. But I was going through some tough times with the family. And am I upset…?...NO! I am not…a little, but! Thanks to my good virtual friend, Beyondtheclouds777, I am doing a lot better now.
And so! Without further ado….
Shoutouts!
Silverwolvesarecool: No nonsense? Silverwings? Are ye' insane?...no wait….I'm insane. XD
HiccupHaddockIII: I'm glad that you liked my author's note in the last chapter. And I hope that this one makes you smile as well :)
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Chapter 10 When Arrows Fly
"You five go west. You five go east." Sam instructed the Berkian and Berserker soldiers "You five go south, and the rest will go north with me. Silverwings, you lead the dragon from above and provide an aerial search of the area."
You got it hatchling. Silverwings responded as she and the other dragons took to the skies
"Remember!" Sam shouted out as they all started to disperse "The prisoner is to be considered armed and dangerous! We meet back here at sunset!"
"Sam!" Hiccup called out as he and Toothless landed in front of the Merkian leader with Lief and Rune on Toothless' back behind Hiccup
"The prisoner escaped." Sam said as he walked up to the group
"That prisoner is my son." Lief said as he dismounted Toothless and helped Rune do the same "And according to Rune here, he's after Haddock."
Why must everyone want my Hiccup dead? Toothless warbled sadly as he nudged his rider I mean…couldn't they go after someone else for a while…Is that so hard to ask….?...
"So maybe we should set up a trap." Hiccup said as he placed a reassuring hand on Toothless' snout "I'll be the bait."
WHAT?! Toothless screeched NO! I…I FORBID IT! NEVER is when you will EVER be the bait ever again! NEVER!
"Whoa bud." Hiccup said "What's wrong?"
"He said that he forbids you from being the bait again." Sam informed him with a chuckle
"Well what other choice do we ha-"Hiccup said only to be stopped in mid-sentence by an arrow striking his right shoulder, knocking the man down with a thump
HICCUP! Toothless screeched as he positioned himself over his rider's body, in order to take any more harm that might come their way
"Toothless! Get him to the healers! Lief and Rune, come with me! The rest of you secure the area!" Sam shouted as he drew his sword and bolted into the forest with Lief and Rune in close pursuit. We should've set up a signal! Sam thought, mentally slapping himself for letting that slip his mind "We're on to you!" he cried out as he lept over a log and continued his run into the forest
"But I am gone!" the prisoner yelled back "Free! Like a Lief in the breeze!"
"Leaf…." Sam said quietly before, out of the corner of his eye, spotted a figure aiming a crossbow at Lief "Leaf….Lief!" Sam shouted now realizing the prisoner's play on words "Lief! Get Down!" Sam shouted again as he tackled Lief just as the arrow was released.
It all happened so quickly. Lief heard Sam yelling at him to get down, then the next thing he knew, he was sprawled out on the ground. Looking up, he saw Sam's figure crumble to the forest floor with an arrow protruding from his stomach "Kid!" Lief shouted as he rushed over to the man who saved his life
"Don't….call…..me…..'k-kid'…" Sam said shakily "You…need to st—t—op him before he...re-rech-reaches the coast."
"Rune!" Lief cried out as he drew his sword "Get him back to the healers. Quickly!"
Not wanting to argue with her father, Rune just gave him a nod and walked over to Sam with reluctance.
Silverwings! Sam screeched out as he placed his hands over the wound to try and stop the bleeding
"Now I'm going to tell you this once, and only once." Rune said as she knelt down next to Sam "Don't screech. It'll only make the wound worse."
Hatchling! Silverwings screeched from above Where are you?
We're down here! Sam warbled back as Silverwings landed in front of the two young Vikings and quickly walked over
What….happened? She asked once she smelt the blood that reeked in the air….but it wasn't just blood…it was her dragonheart's blood
"The prisoner shot me." Sam informed her as he gestured to the arrow that protruded from his gut
I can see that. Silverwings answered once she convinced herself that he wasn't still bleeding
"Rune?" Sam said "Can you help me get over to Silverwings? We could ride her to get to the healers faster."
"Um, sure." Rune answered when she saw Silverwings give what looked like a smirk to the two of them, followed by a wink towards Sam, who, in turn, growled at the dragon like he was talking to it
"Why are you growling?" Rune asked Sam with a look of bewilderment on her face
"She said something inappropriate." Sam said coolly "And I would appreciate it if she didn't do it again."
"We need to get you to the healers fast." Rune said, now thinking that Sam had lost so much blood, that he was going delusional
See? Silverwings crooned as she bent down for the two humans to mount She cares about you.
She's just caring because I'm hurt. Sam hissed And she is not my mate!
Could've fooled me. Silverwings quipped, much to her rider's dismay
"Stop it!" Rune shouted at Sam "Are you trying to aggravate the already aggravated dragon?"
"No." Sam said with a smile as he looked at Silverwings "She's just aggravating me."
Shut up and get ready to- Silverwings said before she stopped speaking when she felt a warm and sticky drop land on the back of her neck Are you bleeding?! She warbled
"That usually happens when you get shot by an arrow." Sam answered "Didn't you smell the blood?"
I did…but…I didn't think that you were still…..I'm sorry Hatchling….I'm so sorry…I
Silverwings? Sam warbled close to her ear I forgive you. Now lets just get to the healers.
"I said that that was enough!" Rune said "Stop growling, purring, and everything else! You're just making the dragon more upset than she already is!"
"I think that I better explain…" Sam said as he turned his head around to see Rune on Silverwings behind him
"You better."
By the time they reached the healers hut (by walking, much to Sam's dismay) Sam had filled Rune in on the Dragonheart story, and how he became one.
"You can get your father to verify my story." Sam said as they approached the hut
"I will." Rune said as she dismounted "But we need to get you some help." And with that, she ran into the hut to get someone to help her carry Sam inside
She is a nice girl Sam. Silverwings warbled as they watched the girl disappear behind the door
She is….Sam warbled back But as a friend. Not a mate.
Not yet. Silverwings said with another wink which resulted in an eye-role from Sam
"Quick!" Rune shouted as she exited the hut with Valka's assistant behind her "He's bleeding badly."
"Come." The young healer said as she helped Sam dismount "Lean on me. I'll help you stand."
"Thanks." Sam said as he put his weight against the healer's side and staggered into the hut with Rune and Silverwings following close behind.
"Sam!" Hiccup cried out when he saw the man being partially drug across the room to an empty bed role "Mom!" Hiccup said addressing Valka who what finishing up tying his sling "Help Sam."
"I will." Valka responded "After I finish with you."
"Mom." Hiccup said gently "Turn around and look at him."
Turning around, Valka almost dropped her gauze that she was using on Hiccup "Sweet Mother of Thor!" she cried "Lay him down! Get him some pain killers! Get fresh bandages! STAT!"
"It's not as bad as it could be." Sam said as Valka kneeled beside him
"Right." Valka said as she surveyed the wound "The pains split."
"Yeah." Sam answered
Silverwings? Toothless warbled as he walked over to the Night Furriness Are you alright?
When my boy is ok, I'll be ok. Silverwings warbled back at him
Did they find the prisoner? Toothless asked
Not suuuuure. Silverwings answered with a hiss that was shared by both dragonhearts when the arrow was removed But when they do, I'm going to rip out his throat.
Take it easy Silverwings. Toothless said as he nudged the side of her head, he didn't know why, but just seemed like the right thing to do at the time
Oh Toothless! Silverwings whimpered as she basically threw herself into his strong embrace I'm scared. I can feel the stain of his body. He feels like he's slipping away. I…I can't lose him too…..I can't…
Hey, hey, Toothless warbled as he nudged her again and pointed at Sam who was getting stitched up It looks to me that he's doing just fine.
You're right! Silverwings warbled as her face lit up into a gummy smile He is ok. So I'm ok. Thank you Toothless she said as she reached out and gave Toothless a quick lick on the snout, suddenly realizing what she had just done Oh gods! She said I am so sorry, I didn't…I….um….she stuttered awkwardly
No, no…Toothless said as he cleared his throat, thankful for his black scales that hid his blush Don't worry about it.
Um, I should um, go and check on Sam… Silverwings said as she awkwardly backed away and made her way over to her boy
Yeah…Toothless said as he watched her go I wonder what she really thinks about me… he thought as he looked over to see Hiccup talking with his mate, and obviously loosing whatever argument that they were in
"Brant!" Lief cried as he chased after his son "Stop! Let's just talk about this!"
"Gotta' catch me first!" Brant yelled back as he continued his sprint for the coast
Arriving at the shore, Lief was now able to get a good look at Brant. "You're not my son." Lief said as he took a stance, ready for whatever this mystery man had in store for him
"No?" the man said with a chuckle
"No." Lief answered with a cold bite in his voice "My son was a burnet."
"But I am someone else that you used to hold dear…" the man said as he turned around to face Lief
Lief thought that he was seeing a ghost…and he was not prepared to fight a ghost
"Hello Lief." The man said coolly "Remember me?"
"Markus?" Lief said in awe, fright, and bewilderment all mixed into one "But I watched you die during our last battle with the Outcasts!"
"Yes," the man, who was obviously Lief's dead comrade "Convincing wasn't it? Alvin and I had that planed for a long time to see it you would change from your ways and return to Lord Bludvits army."
"I will never fight alongside that tyrant again!" Lief shouted as he prepared to charge his new-refound enemy
"Very well," Markus said with a wave of his hand
Lifting his sword high, Lief was about to charge when something heavy smacked him on the back of the head, knocking him out instantly
"Put him in the ship." Markus said as he walked towards the forest "I'm sure that Drago would want to speak with him."
"What about you?" the Outcast soldier asked as Markus entered the treeline
"I have some un-finished business to take care of."
Ha Ha! Another plot twist! XD
I love plot twits! Almost as much as Beyondtheclouds777 loves cliffhangers! XD