Change Of Heart
Pairing; Hector & Briana(Hiccup X OC)
Rating; M for Mature
Disclaimer; I do not own HTTYD or the songs I might use.
52. Needed To Happen
~Author's Note; To Guest Reviewer jarhead 5, while I know you have begged and pleaded for me to write a Zombie Apocalypse story, I can't. I don't know anything about the subject, and it doesn't interest me in the slightest. I won't write something I don't know about or like. I'm sorry if I've disappointed you, but this is my stance on your request. I will not be doing it. That being said; to everyone else, Change Of Heart IS coming to an end either tonight or early tomorrow morning. I'm working with a few new ideas, and deciding which to go with. I'll have a new story up for you soon! Questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to me in reviews or messages. If you happen to have my Skype address(listed on my author page), you can add me there too. Enjoy the chapter, there's only two more after this! -Nightstar.~
{Normal POV}
{Hector's House}
Anyone in a gang was shocked to see Hector be so forward with his Godfather/Uncle about having never left his group, also admitting to lying to police back when Hector had been arrested May 2016. In truth, Hector was still lying to Glenn, and the police because the gangs did still do all the illegal things Hector said they weren't, but it granted them immunity from the bust earlier. The Drakes, Xavier, and the former Sons of Odin wanted to know why Hector did all this without telling them, but it seemed Hector gave that explanation to Glenn when the subject came up. After Glenn picked on Hector a bit, the man left leaving Hector with all his friends. Briana was blushing and glaring at Hector for being open about their sex life, the friends were grinning like idiots that Hector got flustered upon realizing Glenn knew he one; had a girlfriend, and two; was having sex without having ever been told. Plus, Glenn used Hector's own line on him about making Hector admit to both charges; saying that Hector got it from him. Now, that it was just friends though; there were some things to wrap up before anything else happened.
"So the bust earlier; that was all you?" Xavier remarked after much silence when they were certain Glenn had left.
Hector nodded. "It was,"
"And you didn't think to tell us any of this so that maybe we wouldn't panic?" Jeremy stated.
"I couldn't risk word getting around to the others and the whole thing falling apart. You wondered why I made sure all of you were on my property when it went down, and now you know. I cut a deal with Chief Svendson and the District Attorney; that I could get organize a massive scale gang bust for them as long as they didn't hurt anyone in my yard," Hector informed.
"I don't understand how they would grant immunity to us; we're in the gang community as well, doing all the illegal things the rest were busted for. How did you get them to even consider?" Dimitri questioned.
"Because I didn't tell them anything until I had it in writing that they'd leave you alone. I said they had to grant immunity to anyone on my property line and I would tell both everything they could ever want to know. Once that contract, I guess you could call it, was squared away; I revealed everything. Also, the only lie I told both was that my gang, meaning all of you as a whole, not just split up like we are; haven't done anything since my arrest May 2016. I said that you all laid low until I came back. And even then, I said no more illegal acts. In short; they believe I'm the leader of the group standing in my yard, and anyone else who didn't show up for the fight. As far as they know; you're all Hell Drakes, minus my school friends who live in this neighborhood, Briana, and my Godfather," Hector explained.
"But you put us on the map," Xavier exclaimed.
"And they can't fucking touch you, Xavier," Hector folded his arms over his chest. "The cops and DA think you're Hell Drakes and I'm the leader, which is all he needs to believe. They know nothing about the Valhalla Angels, or any of the others. They don't know about the multi-tool, or the safe. Any of it. You tell your guys that if they get caught; use their one call to phone me. I come down, I say they are one of mine, and they leave with me within five minutes. The goes for the allied gangs too. The only downside is if they get caught with anything; it has to be turned over to the cops as a price since I said we weren't doing anything illegal. Cops have to think I'm the leader and I'll deal with someone who didn't follow orders. As long as he believes you're Hell Drakes, and I'm the boss, then you have immunity from arrest. I took you OFF the grid with what I did. I wouldn't have done this if I had doubts I couldn't pull it off and ensure your safety. I'd never do anything to endanger, and you know that. All I did was protect you, as I have from the start,"
"And just when I thought this kid couldn't do anything else to impress me," Dimitri gave Hector a one-armed hug. "You heard him, boys. Anyone gets arrested, call Hector," he told the Drakes. "But let's try not to get caught," he added.
Xavier nodded. "We'll pass the word to the others as well," he got up with the few who came with him. "We're headed back to the city. You're one hell of a guy, Hector," he said before leaving with the others, who thanked him for what he did.
"I told you that I got your back no matter what," Hector smiled. "Now, what are we going to do with you eight," he said to the former Sons of Odin members. "Dimitri?"
"Hey, this is your choice. You challenged Rex, and the rules so you decide what happens. After what you did for us; we support whatever you decide," Dimitri told him.
"Think we can trust them as Hell Drakes?" Hector looked at his boss.
"I really don't think they'll attempt to betray us after seeing what you did to Rex," Aaron chuckled.
"That is true," Hector said. "Alright, then they are Drakes," he informed.
"C-Can I just ask one thing?" one of the new members inquired. "Why'd you…get rid of the other seven if they were on your property?"
"Four of them tried to rape my girl, and three attempted to kill me. Which of you tried to run me down last December?" Hector asked.
"Those two were in the seven you let the cops take. Think it was Conner and Jason," another enlightened.
"Right, so who are all of you?" Dimitri asked. The names were given as Dylan, Zack, Ronald, Alex, Mike, Cody, Andrew, and Nick. Of course, this led to the exchange of everyone's names to get it out of the way. "I think that wraps up business, Hector. We'll take care of the phones and multi-tool aspects. And you're the hero who restored peace to the community, so how are we spending this evening?" he chuckled.
"I think we should do what we do best; party," Hector stated. Briana was still glaring as he walked over to her, as soon as he was close enough; Briana socked him in the side.
"That was for the comment to Glenn and almost getting yourself killed today," Briana stood as Hector held his side where his ribs had already been hurting. Briana grabbed the front of his shirt and kissed him. "That was for everything else you've done since I've met you last November when you started at our school," she smiled now.
"Kiss was excellent, the punch not so much," Hector cringed. "Pretty sure you just broke or cracked two ribs,"
Briana covered her mouth quickly, feeling terrible. "I'm sorry! I forgot! Are you okay?" she asked instantly. Cassandra got up and moved his hand, then lifted Hector's shirt before touching the side that hurt, applying pressure until Hector hissed at her.
"None broken, but one bruised and two cracked. You should be fine in six or so weeks as long as you don't overdo it," Cassandra informed.
"Thanks," Hector nodded as Cassandra went to sit back down.
"Well, I don't know about any of you, but I've seen enough to last me a week. I'm heading home," Alyssa chuckled.
"Same, and we have a date tonight anyway," Thaxter reminded her as she smiled. "Enjoy the party," he added before the two of them left.
"I should get Alexia home, and myself too. TJ and I have a storm warning for snow that we'll need to be ready for if we get a call in the middle of the night," Shane stated.
"Right, forgot about that," TJ remembered. "You coming, sis?"
"I think I'll hang for a bit longer," Rylee smiled.
"Flynn and I are staying too," Harper enlightened.
"I'm getting some sleep," Cassandra yawned. Not long after that, it left twenty-two remaining in the house between friends, Drakes, Briana, and Hector. As if nothing changed, Hector turned on the music for the party to begin. Rylee and Ethan were getting closer. Flynn and Harper were already dating. Hector was relaxing on the couch next to Briana with a beer in hand. Everyone was talking, having a grand old time like the early days. The hours ticked by until it was dark outside. The time was about 7:40 pm; Hector was two beers in and relaxed as he'd taken some Percocets an hour ago to deal with the pain from his bruised body and ribs. The new and old members of the Hell Drakes were integrating nicely as Hector just loved seeing how calm things were.
"So, what are your plans for Thanksgiving, Hector?" Harper asked.
"Hm? I don't know. Haven't really thought about it," Hector admitted.
"You're welcome to join Derek and I are our Mom's?" Harper offered.
"And me with my Mima and Papi," Briana smiled.
"I might just cook up some chicken, potatoes, broccoli or corn, and watch the game here," Hector enlightened softly. "Call Glenn over, I don't know," he shrugged. "Maybe visit my parents," Of course, that last bit was more of a saddened mumble that they barely heard over the music.
"I could come with you if you want," Briana suggested.
"Thanks, but I think I'll go alone," Hector offered a smile to her.
"You're gonna spend Thanksgiving by yourself?" Rylee frowned.
"Was never big for me; my parents maybe, but not me. I used to just sit around and mess with my guitar or play a game," Hector informed, then he got up and walked away down the hall. The group assumed he went to the bathroom, then they looked at one another.
"We should do something for him," Derek said.
"Like what, Der?" Victor asked.
"I don't think he wants to do anything, honestly," Ethan remarked.
"He's playing it off like no big deal, but it's probably hurtin' him that it's a holiday without his folks," Aaron added.
"All the more reason that we shouldn't let him be alone. No matter what has happened or how much time has passed, which is now seven months that they've been gone; it still hurts him because of everything that was going on had him distracted. It's calm now, no worries, and it's a time of year you spend with family," Kayne mentioned.
"Kayne is right, but what could we do? Hector purposely stated he would visit his parents, so I think he wants to be alone," Dimitri reminded.
"But as friends and a second family to him, we can't do that," Briana told them. "I think I might have an idea," she smiled and began to explain everything. Minutes flew by as Hector never came back, but it worked out so Briana could tell the group her plan to make sure Hector didn't spend Thanksgiving alone and miserable.
"I think it's crazy enough to work," Ryder said afterward.
"Then we'll do it when Hector goes to the cemetery, and we'll get Glenn in on this too," Briana nodded. "Where is Hector anyway?" she asked realizing he hadn't returned.
"Didn't he go to the bathroom?" Jeremy shrugged.
"He's been gone for fifteen minutes," Sawyer rolled his eyes. Briana got up and moved down the hall to see the bathroom door open, so Hector wasn't in there. However, she did see that the door to Hector's parent's room was open a little bit.
"I think I found him," Briana whispered as they got up slowly and looked to where she was pointing.
"Let's give him a little space," Flynn stated. Briana checked through the cracked door and saw Hector sitting on the edge of their bed, holding a picture of what she assumed was him with his parents. It didn't go unnoticed that Hector was silently crying and that's how Briana knew that everything was coming forward with the new peace that was made. Hector didn't have to push it aside to focus on the battle, and realizing the holidays were right around the corner; the pain was hitting him. Briana stepped back and returned to the living room as they just went about acting normal until Hector came back.
{An Hour Later}
Hector knew it was another step in healing; being able to go places that reminded him of his parents. Their bedroom had been a location Hector couldn't bring himself to enter these past seven months. There had been many tries, but he couldn't even get his hand on the door handle without shaking. Perhaps it had been because there was a lot going on before with everything, and he told himself he'd get around to it eventually; playing it off like nothing huge. But now, there was no excuse to use as to why he couldn't do it; it was just Hector not wanting to feel the pain it brought on. Hector decided to go for it, and it was hard. At first, he'd stood in front of the door, shaking. And then after that, Hector opened it and stood in the doorway, but finally, he got inside and closed the door a bit. Hector managed to sit on the bed, and then he saw a picture of his folks with Glenn and him at Hector's 18th birthday party, when they went out to dinner. Hector couldn't stop the flow of tears that started spilling from his eyes. It hurt so much, and he didn't want it to. Especially after hearing Glenn's words about having become the man he and his parents always knew Hector would become, and how proud of him they were.
Back in the living room a lot of the friends were just sitting around with the music. Hector finally returned, walking past the living room to grab a beer out of the fridge. Hector entered the room with the rest of the group and sat down next to Briana.
"Hi, babe," Briana greeted with a smile.
"Hey, beautiful," Hector replied as she kissed her cheek.
"You okay?" Derek asked. Hector gave a calm smile to him.
"Never better," Hector responded as he took a drink.
"Can I lay on you without it hurting?" Briana wondered curiously. Hector fixed himself and lifted his arm as Briana leaned into him gently before Hector put his arm around her shoulders. Briana smiled wide and snuggled up against her boyfriend, which was still weird for her to grasp that they had been dating a week now. November 3rd, 2017 was the one where they got together, it had been a Friday. So, about seven full days that they'd been in a relationship now, and loved it. Hell, Briana and Hector have had sex more than just that first day too. There were the two times that night, then they did it again three days later on Monday the 6th, before everyone came over, and this instance and all others following it were protected at Hector's request because he admitted he was not ready for a kid at the moment. Briana totally respected that decision and didn't mind because hey, there were accidents. The next love-making session was on Thursday night, then one more on Friday morning. This morning had been just foreplay to get off because Hector woke up with a hard-on and Briana gave him a blowjob, then he ate her out before they started the rest today.
Hector kissed Briana's forehead and relaxed. Honestly, he didn't feel that well after everything. There had been finishing his mother's car, the moment of mourning before Rex showed up, the fight, the bust, and the last hour of crying in his parent's room. Hector was entirely sure if he was just exhausted and felt like crap from the hits and kicks he took during the match, or maybe he was actually sick and should probably stop drinking. After this one, he likely would, but who knew.
"Hector, you want in on the goods?" Ethan inquired. Typically, Hector would say yes and join them, but he wasn't feeling it tonight. To be truthful, Hector didn't know if he wanted to keep doing it. Yeah, it was a blast and it would feel great to not feel anything right now with how much his body hurt. However, Glenn's words rang in his head, and Hector wondered if he should keep doing all that. Hector got back into drugs because he let his depression take over after losing his parents, and he felt a little ashamed to know he gave in so quickly instead of turning to the people who offered their help to him. Hector spent weeks getting clean in juvie, and he threw all that away because he couldn't cope with the loss. Maybe it was time to change things, and actually become the man his parents always knew he could be.
"You know; I think I'll pass tonight," Hector smiled at him. For a moment, all heads turned to look at him, shocked at his response. Hector never said no, but he just did. "You guys have fun; I'm okay where I'm at," he added. The Drakes headed into the dining room as Hector saw the others still staring at him. "What? I don't have to do it every time," he remarked. Briana could sense that something was off, but maybe it was just Hector's mood from the time he spent in his parent's room. Briana ignored it motioned to the remaining friends to leave it alone. Hector finished the beer and set the bottle down on the side table as he listened to the music and watched a bit of the game. During all this, Hector ended closing his eyes around 8:15 pm when the Drakes had returned, but not before he made a decision regarding his life to start feeling better, and healing; he knew what needed to happen.
