Chapter 1
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Hiccup was driving his truck too a Texas fair, the rain was pouring and his lights were dimmed by the fog. He practically lived in his truck if he wasn't home. The fair was on a cattle farm field. He parked and turned his truck off. He climbed in the back and fell asleep on the bunk. The next morning he was woken by a ringing phone. Getting up he fell of his bunk but sat up answering the phone. "Yeah?". An angry voice yelled over the phone. "Haddock! Where's my damn monthly payment! You're two damn months late!". Hiccup wasn't in the mood for his a*shole of a landlord. "Look, I can't pay, I am in Texas, but by the time I return I will be able to pay you 10 000 dollars.". "Ten thousand dollars ain't gonna cut it! You owe me 15 000 dollars! 15 000 dollars!". That landlord always made late payments more expensive so he can sell the lots. "I see, 15 000 dollars it is, so, I'll pay when I get back.". The landlord sighed. "You better!". Hiccup ended his call and took a sip of the open beer next to him. His current bot was a green 3G bot known as Shattermaster. It was a green robot with two clubs replaced as fists and with pistons that gives an extra kick in the punch. Small dents and bumps were on the bot, Hiccup owned him for seven months. Won atleast five fights with it. As he was drinking a group of kids called. "Hey mister, is that Shattermaster?". Hiccup nodded. "Yeah.". The older one asked. "Can we see him?". Hiccup chuckled. "Sure.". Grabbing the remote and plugging the robot out he turned him on. "You wanna see him, you get him.". Controlling the robot to stand in front of the children. "Cool right?". The kids got their phones out and snapped they're photos. "You want a picture with him?". All the kids nodded. Hiccup took the camera and took a group photo. "Here.". The kids took the camera and ran to they're parents. Hiccup just laughed.
In the arena the people were lining up for the show. Hiccup was hired for his bot to fight a 2 000 pound bull. "Wait, I was told that it will be 2 000 pound bull, not a 3 500 pound bull!". The owner was Viggo Grimborn, he was a sly businessman. "Well, what's the matter, you get your fight. 30 000 dollars in cash for this fight.". Hiccup just shrugged it off. "I win or loose, you pay, that was the deal.". Viggo was a man of his word. Hiccup was doing last minute check ups on his bot till a red haired woman came up. "Hey handsome.". Hiccup frowned. "Yeah, what do you want?". He could here the bull ramming the cage bars. He got the bot set and stood outside the arena. Viggo had a microphone and was on a stand. "Ladies and gentlemen! Do we have any robot boxing fans here today?". The crowd cheered. "Well then, we got something special for you! Today we have a match! Robot, versus, bull! Ladies and gentlemen welcome, Shattermaster!". The bot stood in the center of the arena. "Show them how good you are." Talked Hiccup to the bot. With that the bot gave a combo known as Jab-cross left. Viggo gave a laugh. "Look at old kung fu here.". The crowd applauded. "And now! The bull, the terror of horns, The black thunder!" exclaiming it with a southern drawl. The bull charged at the robot, but the bot only jumped over the bull, which means the bull ran into the fence. Then the bot stood battle ready. The bull charged again. Shattermaster only side step the bull. The bull then charged and scratched the robot's leg. Hiccup flinched from where he stood. "That was close.". But then his remote died. "No, no, no, no, no, NOOOOO!". The robot then got torn apart by the bull. Hiccup was furious at himself. Viggo was not even bothered of the bot. He had his money ready to pay.
After the arena cleared Hiccup was collecting the remains of his robot when Viggo came with the money. "35 000 dollars. The extra is for a new bot.". Hiccup collected the money.
"Keep the bot. I can't take this garbage now.". Leaving his destroyed bot he went for his truck where two men approached him. Hiccup saw this and punch one in the face. "Now what the hell do you guys want!?". The one guy got on his feet. "Relax, we're with family services.". Hiccup didn't understand. "What do you mean?". The guy continued. "You remember Astrid Hofferson?". Hiccup scoffed. "Yeah, she's my high school ex-girlfriend I didn't see her in eleven years, what does she want?" he asked annoyed. "Nothing, she wants to talk with you.". Hiccup got more annoying. "Why?". The guy continued again. "Are you aware she had a son?". Hiccup scoffed. "Then why are you talking to me?". "He's your kid.". Hiccup felt his eyes popping out. "What? Then why don't I know of this? She disappeared after she and I were together two years since we graduated high school.". (She was twenty when she gave birth to the kid.). The other guy talked. "That's why she contacted us, she doesn't want the kid to be fatherless.". Hiccup frowned. "Or is it the child support she wants.". "Well, we need you to come with us back to Berk.". Hiccup just sighed. "Very well.".
Back at Berk Astrid was waiting at the court. The boy looked just like his father. Auburn hair with green eyes. "Your honor, she kept the father secret ever since the boy was born, which means she has to assign full custody over to the father so that she can reseave her ten year sentence.". The one lawyer accused. The defendant fought back. "Your honor, the boy's father is known for traveling a lot so it's obvious she avoided the father for his own good, I believe that the custody must be shared.". It was at that moment when Hiccup came in. "I am sorry, is this the court-martial for the family services?". The judge nodded. "I assume you're Harald Haddock.". Hiccup chuckled. "Please, it's Hiccup, Herald is my middle name.". The judge checked the papers. "My apologies. Mister Haddock, were you aware of your former lover having a child?". Hiccup took a deep breath. "No, but I believe she had her reasons.". Astrid was looking at him with fear. "Do you see miss Hofferson guilty at these charges. Illegal child care, involvement of the child's father and no child support charges?". Hiccup thought about that. He was angry for not knowing about his son, but he also understands why she kept it secret. "You're honor, I pledge, not guilty.". The judge looked confused. "Care to explain?". "Well, I have some rent issues and I have no proper job. So I won't be much of a father then.". Astrid gave a small smile. Hiccup saw that but kept his eyes narrowed. The judge then gave the sentence. "Very well, not guilty. But she must share custody with mister Haddock over the child.". With that the trial was dismissed. Hiccup already knew he was gonna get crap out of this. But he doesn't care. If he waits long enough he can give full custody over to Astrid. But right now he has to know if she has a home. "So uh, where do you live?". Astrid gave a sad smile. "We got evicted from our apartment.". Hiccup sighed. "You can stay at my place.". He had a studio with five bedrooms and all the needed stuff, plus the boxing gym. When they arrived Astrid was quite comfortable with the situation. Hiccup unlocked the door and the two guests followed him in. "They're five bedrooms so, pick one. They'll be marked. The bathroom is upstairs first door on the left. Kitchen is on the right first floor. Living room too. Stay away from the gym.". Astrid gave a confused look. "You still have the gym?". Hiccup sighed. "I am planning on turning it into a robot training facility. Right now I need a robot to score some extra cash. I doubted 25 000 will be enough.". Then his phone rang. "Yes I have you're payment. 15 000 dollars.". Walking to the door he told them to stay put. After a while he returned. "Pay done.". At night when everyone was asleep Hiccup trained in the ring some off his boxing exercises. The boy came down looking at him. Hiccup did in fact saw him and stopped. "Hey, gotta name?". The boy talked slowly. "Alex, Alex Haddock.". Hiccup gave a confused look. "But, that's not your mother's last name.". Alex replied. "I know, it yours. You're my dad. Hiccup Haddock, the boxer, also known as the Night Fury.". Hiccup nodded with surprise. "Your mother told you about me?". Alex nodded. "Also told me she ran away when she found out she was pregnant with me.". Hiccup looked down. "Yeah, sorry I wasn't there for you.". Alex smiled. "I know. Before I found out you were my dad, I always thought you were the toughest man alive. I watched your fights on YouTube. You fought in the league, twice.". Hiccup scratched his sweaty hair. "Thanks, I guess.". Alex smiled. "So, what do you now?". Hiccup looked around. "Now, trying to keep this place. Was my father's gym, he trained me here. I am not loosing it.". Hiccup got an idea. "You like robot boxing?". Alex gasped. "I love robot boxing.". Hiccup smiled. "Maybe when I get a new bot, maybe I can get you to see a match or two.". Alex smiled. " Thanks uhmm……..". Hiccup smiled. "Let's start with Hiccup.". Alex seemed satisfied. With that Alex went to bed. Hiccup usually only slept when he was drunk. He doesn't sleep well, but he hates the sleeping meds. So he boxed at night. Every time he gets in the ring he got old memories back of how his dad trained him. He remember fighting the second place champion, who was also his cousin Snotlout Jorganson who went by the title Hookfang. That was one of the best fights he ever had. He was so in thoughts he didn't see the sun was rising and Astrid was coming down stares. When he did he was shirtless, sweating and exposing his muscles. Astrid smiled at him. "I missed those muscles.". Hiccup chuckled. "I missed having you in my arms.". She cocked an eyebrow. Hiccup raised his hands in offense. "I meant like hugging and you resting in them.". Astrid laughed. He did believe her laugh was like music. Then there was an awkward silence. When-. "Hey, you two should kiss!". That was Alex. Both of them looked at him. Hiccup just looked away. "Never again.". With that he grabbed his truck keys. "I am gonna buy a robot. Alex, you wanna come?". Alex looked at his mother. "Sure, go.". Alex smiled and went for his jacket. Surprisingly the jacket had am image of Hiccup on the back doing his signature move. The Left-right, Left-right, uppercut. Hiccup just faced palmed himself. "Are you seriously gonna go in that jacket? People will look weird.". Alex was as stubborn as his father. So he easily defended his decision. Hiccup excepted it and moved to the door. In his truck he saved out the 35 000 dollars, he had 10 000. The other 5 000 is for personal use. Driving to his old buddy. Fishlegs was a robot-trader. The law says it's legal to sell boxing robots if the owner and byer has licenses. Hiccup has his license and Fishlegs was one of the best traders. Hiccup got there and Alex was on his tail.