The Night and the Fury Chapter 10: 9-The Last Day of Term, a how to train your dragon fanfic

Chapter 9 – The Last Day of Term

Hello again everyone! The first song in this chapter was my own idea, sorry I didn't use any suggestions, I really wanted to get this song in!

Enjoy!

The last day of term was a special one for me and the guys. But before I get to that, we finally have a complete band! Neil's best mate Dan, a tall guy with jet black hair in a floppy fringe, came over to their house over the weekend and we had an extra band practice, all five of us. It sounded really good, with our guitars, the bass and drums, and of course Astrid's amazing vocals. We were in practice for something we'd planned that morning.

So anyway, like I said, we'd planned something pretty special, but it was a scary prospect. After myself, Lloyd, Lucas and Dylan had performed our cover of Cool Kids, and Miss had predicted an A grade for it, I spoke to her about the end of year assembly. I told her that Lloyd and myself had formed a band, and that we'd like to perform in assembly. She said that was an amazing idea, we'd be off timetable for the two lessons in the morning to rehearse. So when Lloyd and I got to school, we saw Neil and Dan just heading into the music building with their stuff and everyone staring after them. Astrid walked over to us smiling. We'd managed to keep our relationship under wraps for just under a week (I think) but today was the day we let everyone know. Astrid did the honors. When she got to us she put an arm around me and said, "Hey, babe. Ready for the assembly?" I think I may have blushed slightly, but I put an arm round her waist.

Right on cue Snotlout sauntered over. "Astrid, what are you doing?" he seemed a little miffed. Good. Although he hasn't really come near me lately. Again, I think he's waiting for the right moment to make my life hell.

"What do you think she's doing, Spencer?" I said, and then I put my other hand on her neck and then kissed her momentarily, she responded with a smile. I felt so confident, for some reason. We heard many wolf-whistles from around the playground.

Snotlout clenched his fists. "Don't. Call. Me. That." And went to strangle me, but Astrid stepped in front of me and said, "Look, Snotlout, can you just get over the fact that Hiccup and I are a couple?"

"No. I can't. You're going out with Fishbone? Astrid, I know you're acting this out."

"Does this look like acting to you?" she said and then put her arms round my neck, and we kissed again.

"This cannot be happening..." Snotlout muttered. "Astrid, how can you possibly resist this?" he said, gesturing to his face.

"With no difficulty whatsoever." Astrid said, and then the bell went and we walked away with our arms around each other. As we walked away from the dumbstruck Snotlout, Lloyd, who had been stood a short way away with Lucas and Dylan, (who, by the way, were not miffed about not being in the band) walked over to Snotlout and said, "Wa-heeeey! Rejected!" and walked away, laughing.

We had so many people come running up to us, mostly Astrid's friends, asking her why didn't she tell them, etcetera. They didn't make fun of her, people had been coming up to me since my playground performance. We eventually managed to evade them all and get to our tutors, where we left each other. "See you in ten minutes, milady." I said, it was my little pet name for her. She smiled and headed off down the corridor. I headed into tutor where I was closely followed by Lloyd, and I was greeted with cheers and applause. People clapped me on the back and said well done for standing up to Snotlout and how cute Astrid and I were. I headed to the back of the room where I sit.

Hours later, and, having had fairly successful rehearsals, we were about to go on stage in the Inverclyde/Highland assembly. The drums and all our kit were waiting behind the curtain and we were waiting by the side of the stage, amid strange looks. Then Mrs Buchanan herself introduced us after finishing her speech. "Now, I know they're stood by the stage and you're wondering why. May I present to you, here to play us out of an amazing term, The Night and the Fury!" and walked away. We headed onto the stage, amid looks that said, "What the-"

We got onto the stage and Neil slipped in behind his drums, Dan also plays piano, so he sat behind his keyboard, and Lloyd and I strapped on our tuned guitars. Astrid readied herself behind her mic, as did Lloyd and myself. Before we started, Lloyd spoke into his mic. "Hey everyone. In case you don't know these guys," he gestured to Neil and Dan, "The drummer is Neil Connors, my older brother, and the pianist is Dan Matterson, his best mate and ex Knightsbrook student. And of course we all know we have HiccStrid in this band!" everyone laughed and I shot Lloyd a look, and then interrupted. "Anyway, on with the song!"

Astrid POV

I readied myself before starting the song, there were so many people. I wrapped my trembling hands around the mic. Hiccup put his hand over mine and mouthed, "You can do this." So I signaled to Dan to start playing, took a deep breath and sang.

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb

The guitars came in fully at this point and I got more confident.

Without a soul my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home

The drums came in, I went into the chorus and I had Hiccup backing me, I smiled as we sang alternately.

(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
Bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
Before I come undone
(Save me)
Save me from the nothing I've become

Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring me to life

Bring me to life
(I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside)
Bring me to life

Frozen inside without your touch
Without your love, darling
Only you are the life among the dead

I held the first long note of the song rather well, I thought. Then I was having a mock sing-off with my boyfriend, facing him and everything, and Lloyd came in for one line (underlined)

All this time I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life

I held the second long note of the song, and this time I saw out of the corner of my eye everyone in assembly stare at me in shock.

Bring me to life
(I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside)
Bring me to life

The last note is the longest, and I'd had to work to hold it, but I got there in the end. We finished the song and I saw the whole hall stare at us for a couple of seconds, and then the hall erupted into applause. I heard cheers and whoops and people chanting our names, it was amazing. We all walked to the front of the stage and linked hands, before bowing to the crowd. As we came off the stage, I saw the teachers clapping, and even Snotlout was clapping, he seemed impressed now. But I doubted very much that that meant he was going to lay off us.

Hiccup POV

We walked down the aisle to the end of the hall, people had started talking and were about to file out. We headed outside to get some air, and I leaned against the wall. "And in about an hour we have to do that again." I stated.

"Yep. But that first performance was amazing." Lloyd said and everyone agreed.

I walked over to Astrid who was stood facing the playground. I snuck my arms around her waist and put my head on her shoulder. I felt her relax in my arms. "You were amazing, milady." I said and kissed her cheek.

"You weren't too bad yourself, babe." she said with a smile and then turned round and put her arms round my neck. Then people started coming out of the hall. Way to ruin the moment. We heard wolf-whistles, and people saying, "Oh wow, get a room!" I could hear the guys in the background joining in.

"Ignore them." I said softly and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Then I kissed her and everyone probably rolled their eyes and walked away. We broke away and then walked back over to the guys with our arms around each other's waists. "Are they always like this?" I heard Dan ask Lloyd.

"Yep. But this is the first time they've been like this at school. Apart from this morning of course." Lloyd answered.

"Yeah, get used to it, mate." Neil put his hand on his shoulder, and then Dan turned to me.

"You two remind me of when I first started dating Kat."

Neil rolled his eyes, "They were inseparable. Still are."

I heard Astrid giggle and put her head on my shoulder. "So what's she like, Dan?" I asked.

Without a word, he got out his phone and showed me a photo, a selfie of himself and a girl with long glossy brunette hair and dark eyes. Then he spoke. "She's the most amazing girl. I don't deserve her."

I turned to Astrid, who had looked up from my shoulder to see the photo. "Sounds familiar."

"Hey, of course you deserve me." she said and was about to kiss me when we were called back into the hall for the second assembly.

Song used: Bring Me To Life - Evanescence. Sorry if it was too short, I didn't know what else to write. Please review! Oh and also on my profile there is a poll, please vote on it I've only had three votes and it's been up for ages! Thanks :-)