Hey everyone! Sorry this is late. Yeah school and everything is kicking my butt.
So exciting news is that this chapter begins Hiccup's pledging experience!
Just a quick note: Everything that happens to Hiccup during pledging is made up! I used to be in a sorority and had a brother fraternity. I have been through this process and am not sharing our secrets obviously, but the feeling of brotherhood/sisterhood is strong and I wanted that in this story. But the rest is entirely made up. Please do not let this deter you from joining any Greek life because not all of them are this insane, and this is actually tame stuff I'm putting in here. Some…not all lol! Let me know what you think, hope it's enjoyable.
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Jack sighed as he got out of his car in the freezing cold. He grabbed his art portfolio and supplies that he was used to lugging around by now.
The light suddenly caught on his brand new ring, giving it a glimmer for a moment and Jack smiled as he stared at it.
Hiccup had indeed followed through and gotten Jack a beautiful silver ring that had a snowflake engraved on it. Inside the band, Hiccup had engraved the words "Come What May". When Jack begged Hiccup to tell him how he did it, Hiccup finally admitted that Gobber not only owned a restaurant but was excellent at making jewelry and other cool artifacts.
Jack stared at the glistening ring and almost forgot that he was running late for class he was so captured by it.
He suddenly felt something cold and wet collide with his neck and he yelped, turning around to see who the culprit was. He glared playfully as Pascal came over with Baby, their arms entwined and looking playful.
"Hi Jack!" Baby said happily, "How was your holiday?"
"Best ever." Jack admitted, smiling, "Yours?"
She sighed; "I only stayed with the family for a bit, but Pascal and I made a wonderful dinner down here and Flynn came over so we had fun!" she smiled.
Jack nodded and then decided to head on inside.
"So…" Baby asked, grinning wickedly, "Was my work appreciated?" she asked.
Jack looked at her funny until he remembered that it was she who had designed Hiccup's ring, "Oh yeah!" he smiled, "Thanks a million! He loved it."
She clapped happily, "Yay!"
"He even got me one." Jack said, happy to show off his promise ring.
Baby gushed at the ring, oohing and awing while Pascal rolled his eyes. All the mushy stuff wasn't quite to his liking really.
"Oh good!" Flynn yelled as he ran to catch up to them, "Glad I found you guys! I have great news!"
"So does Jack!" Baby squealed, shoving Jack's hand in Flynn's face. Flynn blinked a couple of times with wide eyes when he finally noticed the ring and smiled at Jack.
"You engaged?" he laughed.
"No!" Jack immediately replied, laughing, "No, it's just…me and my boyfriend got each other promise rings for our one year anniversary during break." He explained.
They all walked in when Pascal finally asked Flynn what the good news was.
"I got us the place we wanted to film in." he said excitedly, "Booked it for a couple of weeks and got a huge deal!"
Baby jumped up and down happily and Pascal did a cheer to himself.
Jack nodded happily and thought about how he desperately needed to clean his guitar a little now.
"How's the song looking?" Flynn asked, "After school do you think we could go over the video?"
Jack nodded to him, "Yes, please! I want this to make a gazillion hits on YouTube." He admitted. He also really wanted it to be special for Hiccup.
"Sounds like a plan, man I can't wait." Flynn said happily as they all walked into class to find their usual spots in the back where they could joke off and get their work done as a group.
Jack sat down, happy for once to be a part of something. As he got his things set up he couldn't help but look down at his ring once more and smile. His stomach clenched thinking about how much he already missed Hiccup. He was so used to break involving seeing him almost every day and spending time with him and now Hiccup was an hour away at school. He ached to see him and knowing that he wouldn't for weeks on end was killing him.
Manny came in to get started, breaking him from his thoughts. At least he had something going on to distract him from missing his boyfriend too much or he'd go crazy and kidnap him.
That suddenly reminded him that Hiccup would be pledging soon in that fraternity. He couldn't help but feel nervous about Hiccup going through something he had a feeling would be very hectic and scary; but Hiccup was strong. Hell he was stronger than Jack, at least that's what he felt. Hiccup would be fine, but he swore that if anyone hurt a hair on Hiccup's head or made his boyfriend cry, that asshole would have hell to pay that was a promise.
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Hiccup shot up when he heard loud knocks on the door, like a herd of elephants stomping. Tuff actually rolled off the bed and shrieked as he hit the floor. Hiccup rubbed his eyes and stared at his clock as the stomping continued; it was 2 am.
He got up, feeling self-conscious in his boxer shorts and white V-neck. Tuff was at least wearing sweat pants.
Tuff answered the door and light spilled into the room revealing a bunch of large, burly Theta's all wearing black clothes. They all advanced into the room, surrounding Hiccup and Tuff.
"Get dressed!" one of them barked, "You have thirty seconds and we move out!"
Hiccup and Tuff glanced at one another quickly and both ran to get jeans and sweaters on. Just as they put on shoes, they were dragged out of their rooms and into the night.
They marched, surrounded by the hooded Theta's, wondering what on earth was going on and still waking up when they reached the house. It looked eerie once they got inside, all lit up with candles and more Theta's standing around in hoods.
They were led upstairs and Hiccup was actually feeling a slight excitement at getting to finally see what was up here. It turned foreboding however when they opened a door into a very dark chamber lit up with candles and more hooded figures standing around with paddles in their hands. It was deathly quiet as they walked in. Hiccup could also see three freshmen kneeling at the foot of some table, also looking disheveled and nervous.
"Kneel and keep your mouths shut!" someone barked at them.
Tuff and Hiccup kneeled next to the other three and Hiccup recognized Dingwall, MacGuffin, and MacIntosh. He made eye contact with MacGuffin but someone barked at them to keep their heads down. He stared at the floor boards, waiting.
Someone else was brought in and Hiccup recognized him as a freshman named Savage.
There were six total freshmen kneeling by the table and Hiccup wondered if more were coming.
Instead, only every single hooded figure came walking in, all with paddles. They formed two rows and began banging their paddles on the wooden floors, creating a rather menacing sound. Hiccup could feel the vibrations of the paddles and got the courage to look up as three hooded figures came down aisle in between Theta's banging their paddles on the ground.
The banging stopped and the three removed their hoods.
Hiccup couldn't remember seeing this guy at any of the rush events, nor had he really seen him around. This guy was…really scary looking. He had fiery red hair tied back messily. His green eyes were huge and menacing. And that smile…that smile struck fear into Hiccup's heart. It wasn't just that it was a creepy smile; it was the whole idea that this guy seemed to take pleasure in scaring others and that sort of freaked Hiccup out.
But he had to be brave.
The other two came up next to the guy with red hair. They also had red hair, but it was shorter. One had an eye patch, where the other had crazy sideburns. They looked like twins and Hiccup had a feeling that they were.
"Gentleman." The crazy looking one in the middle began in a dramatic voice, "Allow me to introduce myself. You have never met me until today for good reason; because I am your worst nightmare." He said in a sinister voice.
Hiccup gulped when he continued, "My name-my Theta name is Dagur the Deranged; and believe me, that name was earned."
Hiccup had no doubt in his mind that it was true.
"You might as well get a good look around you now," he said as he spread his arms out, "this is the easiest part of your pledging. Because for the next three weeks, I will be your pledge master."
Hiccup and Tuff gave each other quick glances and looked back up.
"These two are my liaisons; The Stabbington Brothers-Jarold the Bloodthirsty and Harold the Gutter."
The two next to him nodded stiffly, their arms crossed.
"Because I can't watch you all 24/7 this is where they come in. Should a problem arise or should we suspect any…sissies; they will come to me and take care of it. Your days of privacy and skipping across campus happily are over. The next three weeks will be hell. Anyone who doesn't have the guts to become a Theta, leave now!"
He waited, looking around. No one moved.
He chuckled, which turned into laughter, which turned into maniacal laughing which then stopped suddenly, "You have all been chosen as Theta pledges because six of our seniors have seen greatness in you. My job is to see how deep that greatness really goes, to get you all working as brothers, and to see which of you has Theta material where others have failed."
He began pacing back and forth, hands behind his back as he continued, "During these three weeks, you will be tested; not just on strength or skill, but on courage, leadership, brotherhood, and knowledge. As Theta's we have a proud history and we intend to keep it that way. We also have what we like to call 'tradition' and we also intend to keep it that way. Now sadly laws have been passed to prevent hazing." He muttered, annoyed, "But that doesn't mean we still can't have a little…fun." He smiled wickedly at them.
"You think you're tough men now? Oho! Just you wait, once I'm through with all of you, then, and only then, will I even see fit to look at you as my equals. Is that understood?"
They weren't sure how to answer so Hiccup merely nodded along with a few others who muttered, "Yes." timidly.
The paddles all hit the floor simultaneously with a resounding BANG.
"What the fuck was that?" Dagur said in the most soft and sinister voice, coming towards them, "You're brothers. Answer like brothers."
They all looked at each other nervously.
"Do I really have to spoon feed it to you pathetic losers?" Dagur sighed.
Hiccup mouthed on either side of him, "Yes sir."
Everyone nodded and Hiccup counted off with his fingers, "Yes sir." They all answered in unison.
The paddles hit the floor again.
"Wrong!" Dagur sang, "Although I like the sound of sir, but, that's not my title."
Hiccup counted off with his fingers again, "Yes Dagur the Deranged."
The paddles hit the floor again.
"You lot suck." Jarold the Bloodthirsty chuckled.
The others looked to Hiccup who could only shrug and sweat nervously.
Dagur came forward just then and stood before Hiccup and pointed, "You seem to know everything. Help your brothers then Mr. Pledge Class President. Figure it out."
Hiccup stared up at the figure; was he really going to be this group's leader? He didn't know if he could do it? If he failed them…
He looked to Tuff who nodded to him encouragingly.
Hiccup took a breath, "He's our pledge master." He thought aloud, "So…that must be it. Okay, guys, on the count of three, it's Pledge Master Dagur the Deranged."
He counted off again and in unison everyone said, "Yes Pledge Master Dagur the Deranged."
No paddles hit the ground and Hiccup was relieved for a few moments when Dagur once again stood before him, "It seems your brothers rely on you. That's greatly awarded among our brotherhood, but honestly, I find it annoying. Use your title wisely Mr. Know It All."
Hiccup nodded, gulping.
The paddles hit the floor and he flinched, "Yes Pledge Master Dagur the Deranged." He said quickly.
Dagur stared him down and Hiccup wondered if this guy could really bore into your soul.
He smiled wickedly again and then walked back to stand next to the Stabbington brothers, "Welcome to your new home for the next three weeks, boys." He laughed, "This house is your haven, your schoolhouse, and your bedroom; if we let you sleep that is." He chuckled, "Now then!" he said cheerfully, clapping his hands together, "Now that we are acquainted, let's go over some rules, shall we?"
"You lot better listen close." Harold told them firmly.
Dagur began counting off his hand, "Let's see; no walking on the grass, no taking elevators, no skipping classes, no girls in your rooms, no chewing gum, no looking like bums, always dress nice, always address your fellow brothers around campus, eat together, sleep together, work together, blah, blah, blah, respect our alumni and actives, learn our history, answer when called on, no sleeping in class or during active pledging time, don't skip meals, if you're injured or sick you have to update us and make up for it later, blah, blah, blah, walk as brothers-together as one, and the last and most important one: NEVER tell our secrets to outsiders. Are we clear?"
"Yes Pledge Master Dagur the Deranged." They all said in unison that time.
"Getting better, but let's see if you know how to address my liaisons."
They quickly addressed them, "Liaison Jarold the Bloodthirsty."
The paddles hit the ground and Dagur was roaring with laughter, holding his stomach, "They weren't even close!" he giggled.
"Get it right you fucktards!" someone yelled under a hood.
"Don't you even know how to greet people?" another one said.
"Shit, they don't even know the alphabet!" another laughed.
Hiccup was turning red along with the others.
"Help them PCP! Do your job!" another voice yelled out.
Hiccup wondered what on earth a PCP was when he remembered that he had been appointed as Pledge Class President. That must have been short for it.
He nodded, closing his eyes and then looked at his fellow brothers, "Okay guys, we have to address them, right? So…we should probably say…Good Evening Liaison…no wait…"
"Maybe it's Theta Liaison…" MacIntosh suggested.
"Or Theta Psi Omega…" Savage said as well.
"We're waiting!" Dagur taunted.
"I think Savage is right." Hiccup said, "Good evening Theta Psi Omega Liaison; Harold the Gutter. That's first. We got it?"
They all nodded and then turned as Hiccup counted off his hands. Together they said the title and the paddles came down again on the floor.
"How come he gets a bigger title than I do?!" Dagur whined at them.
"Maybe I'm scarier." Harold shrugged, pointing to his eye patch.
"MacIntosh must have been right." Savage admitted.
"It's okay guys, we'll get it." Hiccup said to them all encouragingly, "We got it now?"
They nodded and tried again, "Good evening Theta Liaison; Harold the Gutter!"
No paddles. Hiccup sighed with relief when he remembered they had to address the other one.
He looked to them and nodded as they addressed Jarold.
No paddles.
Dagur walked forward, "Every evening, morning, afternoon, and tea time you will address the three of us just like that. But let's not forget everyone else in this room boys!" he laughed.
Hiccup gulped.
"You guys, I think it's Theta Psi Omega Actives." Tuff suggested.
Hiccup nodded, glad someone else thought of it, "Let's go with that." He said quickly. He counted again and they said it in unison, only to get paddles again.
"You think you can just call us actives?!" Dagur laughed, "Do you really think you have that kind of authority? No." he said sternly, "Figure it out."
"Let's go boys!" someone said.
It hit Hiccup just then, "Boys…men…Men of Theta Psi Omega…" he thought aloud, "That has to be it!"
Tuff nodded and relayed the message. Hiccup counted off and in unison they all said, "Good evening Men of Theta Psi Omega!"
No paddles.
Hiccup smiled to himself, relieved.
"Think you're off the hook yet?" Dagur smiled, "You haven't even been graced with our superior seniors, whom you will address individually, alphabetically, and by title. Listen well, boys."
Six hooded figures came forward and revealed themselves.
"May I present to you all…" Dagur said, "Our fearless president of the Theta's; Alvin the Treacherous. Next, we have Bork the Bold, Grimbeard the Ghastly, Hoark the Haggard, Madguts the Murderous, and Norbert the Nutjob. You will address all of our seniors just as you address me and my liaisons."
"You guys get all that?" Hiccup asked them under his breath. He could see MacGuffin counting on his fingers as though trying to remember and Tuff was scratching his head.
"Let's go!" one of the Theta's yelled.
"We don't have all night you losers!" another one spat.
"Look at them! They seriously can't remember six names?"
More and more of them were yelling out profanities and insults but Hiccup kept cool as he went through them again.
"Let's do Alvin first," Hiccup whispered, "We'll get there."
"Guys we have to do it right." Savage whispered again.
"Don't wet yourself babies." Another Theta taunted.
"Don't you want this? We thought you had brains!"
"Ready?" Hiccup asked.
They all nodded.
"Good evening Alvin the Treacherous."
Paddles banged harder than before.
"The FUCK?!" outraged Theta's yelled, "He's our fucking president!"
"Get your shit together!"
"I don't know guys…" one drawled lazily, "Maybe they don't have what it takes to be Theta's."
A few nodded in agreement and Hiccup grew angry, turning to his brothers.
"Don't get angry at your brothers!" One yelled at Hiccup, obviously noticing his scowl, "Help them!"
"Get it right!"
Hiccup closed his eyes and took a breath, "President." He muttered.
He counted off, "Good Evening President Alvin the Treacherous."
Paddles banged and Hiccup flinched, becoming more and more stressed.
"President of what?" someone laughed.
"Maybe America?" Alvin joked, cracking up.
Hiccup turned to his brothers who were also looking just as scared and nervous as he was.
"We can do this, guys." He told them, thinking of Jack suddenly. What would Jack do? Well he'd probably punch the hooded guys. The image made him smile a little and take another breath, "Let's show them." He said encouragingly.
They nodded, lifting their heads a little.
They then turned, "Good evening Theta President Alvin the Treacherous."
They got paddles again.
Hiccup was stunned. What did they do wrong? They tried using the full Theta title but kept getting paddles.
Dagur stood in the middle, staring at his fingernails when he suddenly smiled and looked up, "Oh! I should probably mention that because their seniors, they get a special greeting. You know, something that shows your humility and all that bullshit." He chuckled, "Care to take a guess? Or do I really need to spoon feed you?"
Hiccup wracked his brain which was feeling fried and dizzy.
"Humility…" Tuffnut mumbled.
Hiccup rubbed his eyes feeling the weight of needing to find an answer and quick.
"That's right, take your time." Someone drawled, "We just love babysitting."
"Maybe we should just ask?" MacIntosh suggested.
"No!" Tuff said quickly, "Give me…4 more seconds."
They all stared at him oddly as he seemed to roll his eyes around as though looking at a bug whizzing by his head.
"Okay, I think it's honorable, noble, or admirable." Tuff nodded.
Everyone got quiet suddenly and Hiccup stared at him, practically ready to laugh from the stress, "How did you do that?"
"Dude, he's like the Davinci Code guy or something…" Savage muttered.
"I bet it's honorable, cause the opposite of that is lowly, right?" MacIntosh suggested, "And something tells me that's how they see us…"
They heard snickering and then loud obnoxious yawns come from Dagur as he continued to stare at his nails.
Hiccup and his fellow brothers talked about it for a few moments, practicing under their breath. When they finally felt ready, he turned, praying that this time they were right.
He counted off, nodding his head, "Good evening honorable Theta President Alvin the Treacherous."
…No paddles.
Hiccup and the others breathed a sigh of relief when Alvin smiled at them mischievously, "Evening Gents and welcome to hell!"
He laughed as he turned away, walking to go sit in the president's chair.
"Next!" Dagur yelled, pacing slowly around the room, looking bored.
It took Hiccup and the other five nearly thirty minutes to properly address the rest of the seniors. By the time they were done, they were red and embarrassed.
Dagur stepped forward ready to move on when Dingwall suddenly raised his hand, causing a few to laugh.
Dagur rolled his eyes, "God I need a special bus right now. What?!" he roared.
Dingwall seemed unfazed but his eyes went down to the floor again, "Do we address them this way during the day if we see them at classes and stuff? I mean you did say no sharing secrets…"
Dagur actually smiled and laughed, "Who'd of thought the retarded one was the smartest!"
Dingwall turned red but kept his eyes down.
"Excellent question." Dagur rewarded him only to turn nasty, "What do you think?"
Dingwall looked to Hiccup nervously before looking back up to Dagur, "I would think we just call you Mr. Dagur, would that be right?"
Hiccup waited, hoping Dagur wouldn't insult Dingwall again.
"I don't know…is it?" Dagur taunted.
Hiccup nudged Tuff who nudged Dingwall who then looked over at him, Hiccup nodded and mouthed, "Address him."
"Oh, is that correct, Pledge Master Dagur the Deranged?"
"Oh come on, be nice!" one of the Theta's laughed.
Dagur rolled his eyes and nodded, "Fine. You are correct, dumbass."
Dingwall breathed a sigh of relief, clearly uncaring about the name calling.
"But don't expect me to just hand you answers, understood? It's your job to figure it out as brothers. Got it?"
They all nodded and paddles hit the floor.
They addressed Dagur and then he yawned, "Well, well…I'm bored. Bed time anyone?"
Hiccup and the others were about to relax when Dagur cracked up, "WHAT?! You guys are actually tired?! Oh come on! Theta pledges don't get tired, they get motivated. And I don't know about you six, but I'm ready for some real fun to begin." He smiled, rubbing his hands together menacingly.
Hiccup's stomach sank.
"Oh don't worry, it'll be a great exercise!" he smiled, "Let's see…lights!" he called.
The lights suddenly flashed on and Hiccup blinked.
Everyone removed their hoods and cloaks revealing simple Theta t-shirts. They rearranged the chairs so quickly Hiccup wondered if they rehearsed this every night or something.
They made a huge circle around the six kneeling college freshmen and sat down.
Dagur was suddenly right behind them and he too had removed his cloak to reveal a black t-shirt that had a bloody Viking helmet on it and the words "Pledge Master".
"Let's get you all to work a little individually and let the actives see how far you're willing to go on your own." Dagur said, "The name of the game is Circus Ring. Who's our first victim?"
He held his hand over their head and the Theta's began cheering either loudly or softly as he moved it around above them.
It paused over Savage first, who was looking pale and nervous. Everyone cheered loudly.
Dagur kicked Savage in the back softly but enough to nudge him up, "To the middle, circus clown! Let's go!"
Savage was shaking as he stood in front of all of them.
"Well…" Dagur said, crossing his arms, "Start addressing your superiors."
Savage stuttered as he addressed them as a whole.
They all laughed.
Dagur rolled his eyes, "I meant one by one you idiot."
Savage swallowed and addressed the first Theta he saw, a sophomore with blonde hair. The blonde grinned wickedly, "Ten pushups."
Savage stared at him.
"You heard him! Do it!" Dagur roared. "And what are you all looking at? Don't you support your brother for being the first brave little soldier?" he yelled at Hiccup and the others.
Hiccup and the others managed to find their voices enough to start cheering Savage on as he did twelve push-ups. He got up and turned to another Theta sitting next to the first one he addressed. He couldn't remember this one's name right away and the Theta glared at him, "Better ask for help."
Hiccup had a feeling Savage would be regretting this later.
He turned to them and Tuff quickly told him who it was, someone else on the wrestling team.
When Savage addressed him, the Theta smiled, "I was going to be nice, but since you seemed to forget my name like an asshole, I'm gonna say..."
"Do it! Oh my God, please make him do it!" Another Theta laughed.
"Bring that milkshake to the yard, boy."
The Theta's laughed and Hiccup watched Savage sing "Milkshake" in a nervous voice.
"Dance too!" another Theta yelled, "Show us how proud you are to do this!"
Savage turned red and danced for them.
Time went on for what seemed like hours and Hiccup watched as more and more of his fellow brothers were forced to do stupid little stunts for the entertainment of the Theta's. There were 27 actives total and they had to do little stunts for them all. Hiccup was exhausted as he watched them make fools of themselves and he was forced to cheer for them. But by that point, they were cheering because they wanted to; to help each other get past the embarrassment.
He wanted to collapse by the time they called his name. He had to try and break from feeling like an idiot. He knew that this was just all part of the process. And he had to convince himself that they weren't hurting them, just making them look like idiots was all. Shit, if he could dress as Woody for Halloween with Jack and quote the damn movie then he could do this. Sure he was forced to sing Celine Dion and do the chicken dance, shit they even made him give Tuffnut a lap dance, which was awkward considering Tuff was one of the only ones who knew that Hiccup was actually gay. But in the end, he did it. Why? He had no clue. It wasn't that fun really, but he told himself he'd been through worse. Not to mention that if MacGuffin could speak whale, Savage dance the Milkshake, Tuff do 65 sit ups in a row, MacIntosh breakdance, and Dingwall pick his nose and eat it, then he could do it. They cheered him on and kept him going just like he did for them.
When he was done, they were all kneeling, half-dead and sweating from embarrassment.
All the Theta's were cracking up and talking about how stupid they looked.
"Nicely done. I especially teared up at Mr. Haddock's rendition of "My Heart Will Go On"." Dagur laughed. He looked at all of them and then nodded at the Stabbington Brothers who suddenly turned off the lights.
Hiccup looked over at a table where Alvin sat with two candles and a roll of parchment and quill.
"The minute I call your name, go to our president, address him, and do exactly as he says." Dagur instructed, "Haddock…you're first."
Hiccup stood and walked over to Alvin, looking him in the eyes. Alvin watched him expectantly.
"Good evening most honorable…Theta President…Alvin the Treacherous." Hiccup said, trying to remember everything at once in his tired brain.
Alvin smiled, "Kneel."
Hiccup did.
"Do you solemnly swear to uphold the traditions of Theta Psi Omega and keep our secrets and perform the duties to the best of your ability? If so, answer 'I will'." Alvin asked him.
Hiccup thought for a minute if this was what he wanted to keep doing. Yes it was extremely embarrassing and tiring, but honestly, if this was all it was to be a Theta, then he didn't see how he couldn't do it. He was bullied far worse by Snot in high school and look at their friendship now!
"I will." He answered firmly.
"Sign here." Alvin said, handing him the quill.
Hiccup signed the parchment.
"Stand." Alvin said gruffly.
Hiccup stood awkwardly and turned to see Dagur standing before him. He took the front of his shirt and pinned something on it.
Hiccup looked down to see a round copper pin that had the Theta Psi Omega letters on it and the word "Pledge".
"Wear this badge everywhere you go. Never take it off." Dagur instructed him firmly, "The minute you abandon this badge, you abandon your brothers."
"Yes sir." Hiccup said softly.
Dagur didn't even correct him but instead had him sit back down. Hiccup was led back to his spot and stayed there as he watched the rest of his brothers get their pins and sign their names.
Once they were done, Alvin stood, "Stand up class of 2014." He said.
They all did and once they were up, the lights went on and they found themselves surrounded completely by Theta's. They were so close Hiccup actually backed up and bumped into Tuffnut who yelped when Hiccup stepped on his foot.
But no one heard it because the Theta's began doing some sort of chant loudly and almost angrily, stomping their feet and clapping their hands.
They stopped when they were through and Dagur came forward again, "Get back to your dorms. You have until tonight to get whatever you need for the next few weeks here at the house. You'll get your room assignments tonight. Pack only what you need, and I mean that." He ordered.
The Theta's stomped their feet and they all flinched and addressed him quickly.
They stomped again and Hiccup realized that they had to address everyone else before they left. He relayed the message and after ten minutes managed to address everyone.
"Get out of here." Dagur said, "And walk as a group. Brothers don't abandon one another."
They walked out in dead silence down the hall, all shaking from their ordeal. Hiccup reached the door and noticed light coming through the windows. They'd been there all night. He was thanking God it was Saturday and not a school day.
They walked in silence in the cold and had to break off. Tuff, Savage and Hiccup had to go one way while the others went to their dorms the other way. They nodded as they left, not sure they could even form coherent sentences.
Hiccup was just relieved to reach his dorm still alive. He and Tuff were so exhausted that they used the elevator, not caring about anything. It wasn't until Hiccup remembered one of the rules did he make this comment to Tuff. Tuff only shrugged, "I won't tell if you won't." he muttered.
Hiccup nodded. The other Theta's were still at the house probably, they wouldn't have seen it. He just wouldn't do it again is all.
Once in his room, Tuff climbed up to his bed and passed out. Hiccup was at least smart enough to set his alarm for that afternoon. But the minute his head hit his pillows, a horrid thought just occurred to him; this was only day one.