A/N: Here I am, once again... With a new chapter. Yeah, tired of that line myself. Oookay, let's get down to business. Chapter based on Blue - The First Traveller prompt. Starring Snotlout and Astrid (not pairing those two). Hope you like it, bla bla bla...
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CodeDaphne: Yeah, that scene was great, but I don't think I could do EretxRuffnut. Not that I hate them, but this fic is for Hiccstrid. So don't expect any other pairing inside :)
Anon: I'll consider your request. I will try, I guess. But I think it will turn into angsty instead of romance. You know that if Stoick didn't survived, Astrid have less chance to as well. But I'll think for the idea. Thanks though, for giving a request :)
Oh yeah, this story takes place in Dragons - Defenders of Berk, episode 4: Tunnel Vision. Near the end where Hiccup was with Toothless on top of a cliff. Yeah, I've just downloaded, Dragons: Riders and Defenders of Berk (season one 'n two). I've just watched it and all I can say that it's amazing. Well, read on!
Now it's time for the story. Read and Review!
Summary: Vikings have stubbornness issues. But for Snotlout, there might be an intelligence problem as well.
Disclaimer: I do not own How To Train Your Dragon, it respectfully belongs to Cressida Cowell and DreamWorks Animation Studios.
Dumbfounded
The dragon riders of Berk had succeeded. They had driven the Screaming Death out of the island. Everybody sighed in relief as the others was repairing the damage that beast have done. Stoick and Hiccup were still discussing about the water problem until Fishlegs notified the well had restored to its drenched state. The chief and his son smiled in delight as the problems had minimized to one. Meanwhile, on the other part of the city, Snotlout was still, stubbornly flirting with Astrid.
"Hey babe… Nice fighting out there" He smirked smugly while Astrid groaned and walked away from him.
"Hey wait for me Astrid!" He rushed behind her and grabbed her shoulder.
"What is wrong with you? I'm trying to be nice here" He gestured to himself and Astrid squinted her eyes.
"Yeah right. Like you can ever be nice" She rolled her eyes and continue walking. He scowled and pursued her once again.
"So Astrid, what about a late night flight tonight, hmm?" He smiled in expectation. She sighed and gave her palm to him.
"No Snotlout. I have other things to do" She crossed her arms and walked away once again. He growled in frustration and confronted her face to face.
"Step aside, or I swear my fist will be the last thing you'll see" She hissed while he stepped back a little but not moving entirely.
"What's this other things you're supposed to do, huh?" He watched her as he frowned in displeasure of her response.
"Many. I might go a flight with Hiccup, or helping him and Fishlegs to find a new species of dragon. Yep, lots of thing to do" She replied at the obstinate boy as she paid no heed.
"There. You always do that" He gestured to her angrily.
"What?" She raised her eyebrow in confusion.
"That! You're always, Hiccup this, Hiccup that. I'm sick of it" He threw his arms to the air while she snorted mockingly.
"So you're jealous?" She crossed her arms and looked at him with sneer.
"Me? You think I'm jealous to that talking fishbone? He doesn't even have a left foot-" She elbowed him on the gut before he could even finished ridiculing the boy in question.
"So what Snotlout? You have two feet but still loses to him during dragon training" She glared at him threateningly.
"He has a Night Fury, Astrid. He's only good cause of that dragon. He's nothing without it" He glared back with the same intensity. "And me? I have a Monsterous Nightmare. Think you could top that?" He stepped forward challenging her. She grunted in rage to punch him but managed to hold herself from doing so.
"Same goes for you. You are nothing without your dragon" She hissed while grabbing her axe.
"But I still have some fighting skills. I am not a skinny, all bones, runt like him" He eyed the axe in her hand and debated to run or stay.
"He's not even a Viking, Astrid. Look at him. He's small, scrawny, short, can't fight, can't kill, he's useless if not thanks to his dragon-" A sting came to his jaw. Astrid jabbed him with the fury building inside her.
"Is it wrong for him to be like that? He trained a Night Fury. He conquered the dragons. He fought the gigantic Red Death. He lost his limb to save the village. And you? You can only complain about his heroics and physical appearances when you don't even have any achievements at all" She yelled at him. Luckily there was nobody around there, the others was too focused on the new dragon they've just discovered and the newly rejuvenated well.
"I have. In fact, I have too many until I can't count it with my fingers" He stood up after regaining balance after the blow he received.
"Then tell me. One by one" She asked softly while her voice is covered in sarcasm. He huffed and started lifting his fingers.
"First. I'm always the champion of the Thawfest" She laughed at him and he looked at her in confusion.
"You win? You won't even believe me if I tell you what Hiccup did in the last Thawfest" She clutched her stomach and returned serious again.
"What did he do? Don't tell me he cheated?" He said in bewilderment. She slapped her forehead and shook her head.
"He didn't cheat Snotlout. He let you win the race" She frowned at the boy and he reacted the same.
"Let me win the race? He doesn't even had a chance to compete" He scrunched sullenly.
"Uh, hello?! You and him had the same score. The last race was to break the tie" She brushed her bangs from her eyes.
"Then why does he let me win?" He asked again still not satisfied by the explanation.
"I think you know the answer yourself" She closed her eyes and waited for a response. He furrowed his eyebrows and began thinking.
"Don't think Snotlout. We already discussed this. It's not good for you and it's worse for us" She opened her eyes again and frowned at the lack of reply.
"Sometimes I wonder how you two are related. I mean you're totally different with him" She shook her head and turned around.
"See that? All you ever do is mocking me and defending him. What's so special about him anyways? He's not a Viking, Astrid. Don't force the facts into things that aren't" His head fumed in anger as he stomped to her.
"Why do you even choose him over me?" He asked impatiently as his fist clenched in annoyance. She stayed silent before answering.
"He's a kind person. He's selfless. He never begged for a thank you. He's caring, passionate, adventurous, brave, strong, courageous, and last of all, he, is gracious for what he has, instead of lousy for what he doesn't. What else would you want him to be, huh? You're not even close to being like that" She replied with the same anger thrown on her words.
"Never thought the Fearless Astrid Hofferson would ever say things like that" He insulted while mimicking her tone and doing a gagging posture with his hands. She eyed him with no interest and went over to her dragon. She scratched Stormfly and rubbed her scales before turning back to Snotlout.
"You are right. He is not a Viking" She said calmly while climbing upwards Stormfly. Snotlout tilted his head in confusion.
"He's far more that that" She said those last words before flying over to the silhouette of the said boy and watched the sunset together.
Snotlout left perplexed at her words. He stared at the flying figure while processing what she meant. At the end, he's just dumbfounded.
A/N: I kinda like this one (maybe, a lot). I love a defending Astrid. It sort of shows how much she loves Hiccup and cares about him. Yeah, you probably don't care or simply don't understand *chuckle* Sorry, didn't mean to offend. Okay, how's the chapter? If you would be kind enough to tell me in the reviews I'll be glad to appreciate your effort (I mean, how hard could it be to leave one reply anyway?). No pressure.
The next chapter will be based on... I don't know. Maybe if someone gives me a request I'll write it down. Guess that's it. See you in the next chapter. Hope you all good day and stay up to date. Keep on reading!
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