I kinda already made a one-shot based on the Buffalord episode, but this is just a little different.
Hiccup and the gang were discussing how to find the cure for the Scourge of Odin. Hiccup stayed serious as the other's were either joking around - the twins - or freaking out about getting themselves sick.
Hiccup was afraid. Not afraid of getting sick, no. He was afraid for Astrid's life. She is in her hut, battling the awful, fatal illness that was tearing her apart piece by piece.
Astrid needed him. Hiccup decided to stay back with Astrid and have Fishlegs lead the mission. Fishlegs was hesitant about Hiccup's decision but then agreed. He's saving a life by doing this.
Fishlegs and the rest of the gang quickly left the edge, searching for the Dragon they needed for the antidote. Hiccup brought a cup of water plus some bread from the clubhouse with him to Astrid's hut.
He softly knocked on the side of the open hut. He peaked his head inside, seeing Astrid resting on her bed. He quietly made his way over to her, placing the plate and cup on the floor next to her bed.
He heard a groan and saw Astrid slowly open her eyes. They were bloodshot red. Her skin was a pale green color.
Hiccup frowned at the sight. It hurt him seeing the love of his life like that. And that she was on the brink of death scared him even more. He was not going to lose her. He couldn't. She meant everything to him.
Astrid held her head, her eyes squeezed in pain. Hiccup rested his hand on her hand that was on her forehead and slowly lifted it off. With his other head, he gently rubbed her forehead, trying to soothe it. He brought his lips towards her and connected it to her forehead.
Astrid felt lucky that she had him. No matter their 'title', he treated her like she was his. She just wished that they were together already.
"I'm here."
The sudden noise of his husky voice startled Astrid. She looked up to meet his emerald eyes. Hiccup couldn't keep his eyes off her beautiful blue eyes. Even if she was sick and her eyes were red, he still thought she was the most beautiful person that could ever exist.
Hiccup leaned in closer to her face, Astrid's lips coming near his. Eventually, he gently connected his lips with hers. It took all Astrid's energy to kiss back but it was worth it. She has waited for years for Hiccup to finally make the move.
Astrid pulled away, unable to give any more energy. She was breathing heavily and felt light-headed, but she smiled. She smiled at him. He made her happy.
Hiccup gave her a half smirk and half smile. He gave her another kiss on her forehead. He grabbed a chair from a corner and placed it next to the bed so he can sit with her. Their fingers were laced together.
Astrid had already accepted the fact that she was most likely not going to make it. She didn't want anyone to put in an effort for something that can't be helped. But after Hiccup told Astrid about their discovery, she felt hope. She wanted to live. For him. She wanted to be with him and him only. She knew they were meant to be.
Astrid coughed and wouldn't stop for a little. Her throat felt dry. So dry that it felt like it was being blocked. Hiccup quickly brought the cup of water to her lips. As she drank the water, she felt her throat slowly clearing up and stopped coughing. Astrid sat up, Hiccup holding a hand behind her back, and drank the rest of the water.
"Take it easy, Astrid," Hiccup said softly.
Astrid shook her head. She didn't want to take it easy. She wanted this illness gone. Out of her body. She was literally sick of feeling helpless.
"Why is it so cold," Astrid muttered. She struggled to get words out of her mouth.
"It isn't." It really wasn't. It was actually one of the hottest days they had in a while.
Astrid slowly grabbed the blanket over her feet to cover her body. She was shaking.
"I'm here, Astrid," Hiccup reassured her. "I'm not leaving you." He could see Astrid nodding slowly.
He was never going to leave her. He wanted to be there for her whenever she needed him. He wants to be the person she could go to for anything. Maybe not everything, but the stuff that is bothering her. He wants the best for her. He loves her. He always will, always has. He felt so lucky having her in his life. She's him and he's hers.
And it will always be that way.
I already have written this one-shot and the next one for a while. I just forgot to post it on here so... My bad xD
Anyway, please leave your thoughts on this one-shot. I'll appreciate it a lot
~Grace ❤
