Comforting A Valkyrie
Chapter 5: A Grim Visit
A/N: Another chapter for you all! I got inspired soon after the last, so enjoy!
'Open for business' Hiccup thought to himself when he opened the front door of his bar after preparing everything.
This day would be different, as two people entered the bar together.
The first person was a tall buff man, who was entirely bald.
The second person had a full head of black hair and a goatee. He was also a shorter man than the first.
The second man nodded his head towards the door, and the first approached it and locked it shut, before standing guard with his hands by his sides.
"Can I help you two?" Hiccup asked the second man.
"You must forgive us. This must look rather intimidating to you. I can assure you, that my brothers actions are due to habit. Nevertheless one that I approve of."
"Right… Can I get you a drink?"
"No thank you. I'm not one who consumes alcohol often. Certainly not at this time of day."
"Then why are you here?"
"All in good time. Ryker?"
Ryker stepped up to the counter from where he had been standing near the door and reached into one of front pockets of his jeans. He took out a sheet of folded up paper. When unfolded, a picture of Toothless was revealed.
"I have it on good authority that this man works here. I want you to hand him over to me."
"Why?"
"He used to work for me. He belongs to me. Therefore, legally speaking, you have stolen him from me."
"Are you telling me that Toothless was a slave?"
"In a manner of speaking, yes."
"Alright… And if I refuse to give him to you?"
"That isn't something you should try."
It soon became clear that Hiccup wasn't going to reply, so the shorter man nodded at Ryker, who put the picture of Toothless away again.
"I can tell that my message has been received, so I will be on my way now." The man turned away and made his way to the door.
"What's your name?"
Both men looked surprised at the odd question, given the scenario.
"You… want to know my name."
Hiccup nodded. "That or a way of contacting you if I do decide to give Toothless to you."
"It must have slipped my mind. Apologies." The man handed Hiccup a small card with a number printed on it.
"Only call this number when you are ready to hand him over. Ryker will handle the rest."
The pair then left the bar.
'What do I do? What do I do? I can't give Toothless to them. Can I tell Astrid? No, they might go after her next. First seeing Heather again, now this? The gods must hate me.' Hiccup groaned as he looked down at the counter.
"Are you ok there? You seem quite… distraught."
Hiccup looked up when he heard the voice. It was Stormfly.
"Great. Please tell me you didn't see that."
"No such luck." Stormfly smiled apologetically.
"Ok. What can I do for you? More Whiskey perhaps?"
"That would be nice. There are some things I want to forget. Like how I saw my old boss before I came here."
Hiccup perked up at that last part. "What does your old boss look like?"
"Uh… why?"
"Because I think I might have met him. Was he tall, bald and muscular, or about my height with black hair and a goatee?"
"The second one. That's why you were staring at the counter, right?"
"Yup, but there is more to it than that. A friend of mine is in danger. Will you be willing to help?"
"Depends on what it is."
Hiccup told her, and she looked equal parts horrified and nervous. "I'm sorry, but I can't help. You should call the police."
"I can't. I don't even know his name. All I have is this phone number that he gave me."
"His name is Viggo Grimborn. His brother is Ryker Grimborn. Tell Toothless that I had to leave sooner than I thought. Good luck." She turned and ran out of the bar
"Stormfly-" Hiccup called out, but she had already reached the door and she didn't stop or turn around, instead only running faster.
A/N: What will Hiccup do next?