Chapter 14: Mom?
Thornbus attempted to achieve a quick and easy victory by spraying the Arcadoran's shields with her changwing's acid. her smile was quickly replaced with a frown when the acid literally dripped of the shields. So. it's gonna be like that huh. She smirked. however, before she could do anything, she felt something hit her from behind. at first she felt unusually filled, but it was only when she look down did she understand.
For sticking out of her abdomen, was the long steel blade of an Arcadoran sword.
Valka's POV
I watched as Thorn was killed in front of me. Her changwing noticed her death, and retaliated by barreling though some of the red cladded soldiers. Her tactic, however ended brutally when another Arcadoran thrusts his spear directly into her head, killing her instantly. I knew i made a huge mistake as the other riders i brought were brought down and killed just as swiftly. Giving Cloudjumper a small pat, We jumped back up into the air in an effort to get away from this death kingdom.
I felt bad for leaving my other riders, but had I intervened, I would have died as well, and more would fall under Drago's rule.
I didn't had time to think any further as I felt the characteristics of a net flung upon us and began to drag Cloudjumper and I back down to the ground below. As I watched the ground come rapidly toward us, I closed my eyes waiting for death to come. Then I felt something hit my head, and all was dark.
4 hours later...
The sound of metal scraping on the floor woke me up. I found myself in a cell alongside CloudJumper who was heavily chained to the floor. Way to go, girl. I thought. I shouldn't have allowed Thornbus to attack. As I dwelled in my thoughts, the door opened to revealed a young boy no older than 16, walking up to my cell. As Cloudjumper snarled at the newcomer, I studied his features. He had auburn hair, most of it was a little wild on his head, he had forest green eyes, and some freckles in his face, his form was of slender sort, though I did look as if he hasn't eatened in a while. His face represented a curious, yet cautious dimeaner as he watched me.
"Who are you?" he asked. I didn't know if he was a friend or foe, so I remained silent. the boy wouldn't relent. "Why did you attack us?...Do you even understand the words I am saying?"
"yes." my mouth blurted out. I immediately looked up to him and he sighed before continuing. "Why did you come here?"
I stayed silent for a second before finally giving in. "I came to see if you are enemies to the dragons, or if you actually are coexisting with them."
The boy nodded to my response. "You have a weird way of expressing your questions." He sniped. I glared at him, and did my best to stand up. "Are you with Drago? because if you are, you will not live to see the next week." I snarled. Cloudjumper began to move more violently in his chains. The boy however, was calm as ever. "How about I switch that around, and ask you." he responded.
I was shocked. Me? Allies with Drago? I rather die a gruesome death by Cloudjumper than ally with him. I was not about to let some boy get into my skin. I took a painful step foward, for my leg was scraped and bruised from the fall. "I am not with Drago." I gritted though my teeth. The boy simply nodded. "Neither are we."
He turned to one of the guards who were standing next to the door, and motioned to me, and Cloudjumper. "Release them, and send them on their way." I stood there, with my mouth dropped as the guards opened the cell, and gave me the keys to free Cloudjumper. That boy acted toward the guards as if he was a prince, no, a king. As she began to walk out with Cloudjumper in tow, I began to wonder where on Midgard had I landed. Not many Kingdoms bore a crimson banner. The only places I could think of were far away like Rome, or Sparta. I shook my head. Sparta would never come this far, and Rome was not as kind as this place. As I walked toward the plaza. I turned my head and saw the boy again, with another female. She had blonde hair in a braid behind her, an axe strapped to her back, and her eyes were as blue as the sky.
She was talking to the boy as if she was married to him, judging by how close he was toward her. Then as if told, he looked up toward a tower that was in the direction toward the ocean. It was then that I saw a mark that I thought I would never see again.
A small scar on his chin...
I remember that scar anywhere. I walked as fast as I could toward the boy, and as I got close, I mutter the name of the boy I thought I would never see again.
"Hiccup?"
Hiccup's POV
"I get it Astrid, as much as I wanted to, I can't just execute her. She had a motive, She thought we were with Drago." I groaned as we walked toward the plaza. As soon as I came out of the prison, Astrid had stopped me and demanded to know what happened. I told her everything and didn't leave anything out. We only started arguing when I told her that I was letting her go.
"It doesn't matter Hiccup." she ranted. " She attack the guards. If you let her go, she might come back with Drago in tow so he can destroy us."
I closed my eyes in frustration, and turned to her. "I know." I said softly. My tone erased any anger we had for the situation. I slowly reached up, and held her hands, feeling their warmth between my finger tips. "I just don't want a war. If I can stop this, I will. I just need to take the first step and try."
Astrid slowly took in my response and slowly nodded. We reached the Plaza, where I saw the woman and her dragon getting ready to leave. Toric, and Cami were away in the keep. Apparently, there had been some disruptions in the villages nearby Arcadora, so I assigned the two warriors to find if there had been any sign of foul play involved. To say that it wasn't was a lie. Reports on Dagur, and Drago had been coming in rapidly, Most on the villages they pillaged, and the women they took and spoiled. Toric had already put the kingdom on high alert for any chance the two might come by and attack.
Elsa had been in Naval school, recently put up by Ruffnut to build up the Arcadoran Navy. To say that she was gifted was an understatement. Elsa was very talented in coordinantng in naval affairs. Her gift in ice and snow in addition was just as deadly as the ships themselves. Ruffnut was a great teacher in the school. Despite sometimes feeling the need to blow stuff up with Tuffnut, she was very organized and talented in teaching.
Anna, Sora, Tuffnut, and Christoff were tasked with testing out equipment. Lets just say the foursome was very...good at their job, lets just put it like that.
Fishlegs was away studying the different types of plants, and wildlife in the nearby forest, and the Stoick, Gobber and Xero were still away fishing. As much as life is on Arcadora when war is looming in the horizon, it was actually peaceful. Iggy was going to school so Astrid was breathing a sigh of relief. She loved Iggy, but she was already stressed with the reports, and having a child treating her like a mom was not helping at all.
I turned toward the sound of one of the towers signaling a ship approaching. Instantly Astrid lowered her head and began to walk away, but I grabbed her hand. "Astrid, stay" I said. She looked at me, surprised. "Please"
She smiled and opened her mouth to speak but a voice stopped her.
"Hiccup?"
I turned around to the source of the voice, and found myself face to face with the woman. She was staring at me like she saw a ghost. Her face was white, and her hands trembling as she folded them onto one another. I was surprised to hear her know my name so I replied "yes?"
She held her hand toward my face as I began to flinch back. "Could it really be you? after all these years." she looked directly into my eyes as she continues. "How is this possible?"
I was speechless as Astrid. This lady knew me before I came to Arcadora. Years? How long has it been since she saw me? I began to stutter. "Uh-uhhhh should I know you?"
She recoiled and looked down. "No" she replied sadly. I watched her form sink lower and immediatly felt guitly, but then I noticed she eyes widened, and she looked at me again.
"But a mother never forgets."
There you have it guys. I'm sry it's taking so long, but I am finally settled in my apartment. Though I have to walk to the nearest Walmart for wifi, I am finally back people. I am currently updating everything asap. But be warned I mught have to do the chapters once a week, sadly.
Don't worry though, I am back, so not worry. Anyway, I had to get Valka in the story, and so All that remains is the family reunion, and the war begins between Arcadora and Drago, and Dagur. who will win, who will fall, who want to get a beer and give thanks for being single.
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