AN: I am still alive. Anyway, here is another chapter with borrowed content, but this one will have my content as well. Oh and before any of you start yelling at me about adding skyrim magic and other things into this, that it doesn't go with the story. Well you are reading about a boy who tamed a Dragon. ….Need I say more? DISCLAIMER- I do not own HTTYD nor do I own Nightstar Furys words.
~Normal POV~
Astrid still couldn't believe her parents agreed to a contract with the Jorgenson family-it had never been done before. Hofferson's couldn't stand Jorgenson's and both families knew that about the other one. Astrid knew why Spitelout would suddenly come forward and offer double the bride price in order to secure the contract, because of Snotlout being jealous that she was dating Hiccup now. Snotlout would never make such a bold move like this unless he was desperate to have her and this would be the only way he could get her. A marriage contract-something she couldn't get out of without extenuating circumstances such as her being unable to produce children-she knew she could because all females of the village had to be checked for child bearing when they were old enough to be under contract for marriage.
When Astrid left her house so upset, she was gonna go to Hiccup and beg him to beg his father to start a contract between her and Hiccup. The only other way out of the contract was for someone else to offer a high bride price or object to the marriage under another law. There was one that said the chief's child could pick who they wanted to marry. Hiccup being the chief of the son could have first pick in bride, Astrid was going to ask Hiccup to marry her then if Hiccup said yes-Stoick could talk to her parents before tomorrow and then she'd be engaged to Hiccup to marry in two months. However, in a turn of events Hiccup also had a brig problem he couldn't get out of: he had been chosen to kill the Monstrous Nightmare tomorrow morning so he was planning to runaway.
What shocked her the most was him asking her to come along and they could have a life of their own with no one trying to tear them apart, and they could keep their draconic friends. The original idea had been to just get the dragons of Berk-but Hiccup just jumped it, saying he was willing to leave in order to keep his friend safe. It made sense, Toothless couldn't fly without Hiccup so even if Hiccup left him on another island, he could be in danger unable to fly. Also, if they had sent the dragons away, they were still stuck there and Astrid would be forced to marry Snotlout if Stoick didn't agree to pay a higher price than Spitelout in order for her to marry Hiccup. And they'd be stuck to kill dragons with the others-Hiccup's idea made sense in more ways than one. Astrid loved Hiccup and he loved her back-they both loved their dragons knowing the truth. All Astrid could do in order to stay happy was run away with him.
When Astrid returned to her house, the time was 6:30pm-it was dark and most everyone was at the Mead Hall for dinner. Perfect time for her to pack her things up so she could leave with Hiccup tonight. Astrid went to her closet and pulled out a medium sized bag, opening it up and then pulling out outfits to take with her. Only five sets consisting of the either a blue, gray, black, or red shirt, then a skirt, leggings of black, blue, or gray in color. She also packed an extra set of shoulder armor, and the spiked piece that went around her waist and hung over her shirt, she grabbed another set of boots then her warmer wear for the harsher winter months-these clothes were lined to have more fur for warmth on her shoulders, a hood, and skirt. When the bag was packed she got her uncle Finn's shield, then her ax set on the bed beside her bag. Next Astrid grabbed her sleeping roll, two blankets-a light and heavy one, then of course a pillow that she stuffed in smaller bag together.
Double checking it all, Astrid nodded and hid everything in the closet until it would be time to go. She would have to sneak out after her parents went to bed around 11pm. Astrid took a deep breath, this was it, she was leaving Berk tonight with Hiccup on Stormfly while he flew Toothless. Astrid didn't know where they would go or how they would survive but between herself and Hiccup with dragons on their side-they would figure it out together. Astrid left her house and moved to the Mead Hall-she and Hiccup would have to act like they broke up for the act of things but in just a few short hours, it wouldn't matter anymore. They'd be off Berk and together where nobody could tear them apart, especially over jealousy.
(Mead Hall)
Hiccup was one of the last people to enter the hall, he'd just finished packing his things up and hiding them in his closet until it was time to go. Hiccup packed himself clothes, boots, leather armor for his shoulders, arms, and a piece to cover his front and back. Hiccup also got himself his bedroll, two blankets, and a pillow-on top of that he had a shield and single head ax. He wasn't much to use weapons but out there on their own, he might need the protection and he did know how to use it. Hiccup made sure to pack food he and Astrid could eat such as bread and fruits. As for fish and meats-they were in a sealed transport container so it wouldn't contaminate the rest. Hiccup couldn't believe they were doing this but it was the only way to stay together, keep from killing dragons, and get to keep their own.
"There ya are son," Stoick smiled putting a hand on his shoulder and leading him over to where Gobber and the others sat. "With you about to be named a true viking, it's time you sit with the rest of us." he added, Hiccup groaned a bit as he glanced at Astrid-she gave him a look saying she was ready to go. Hiccup returned it with a slight head nod as he moved with his father towards the table. Hiccup was seated between his father and Gobber, the others smiling and talking among themselves as Hiccup slowly picked at his food. Fifteen minutes in-his father called everyone's attention to give the announcement of Hiccup winning the honor to kill his first dragon, that it would take place tomorrow morning after breakfast. Hiccup hated it-they'd be in for a real treat when Hiccup wasn't in his room tomorrow morning, or Astrid for that matter. They would be long gone and untraceable too-Hiccup had a map of the Archipelago, he'd know if they were nearing viking islands or not.
Dinner went through as usual, Hiccup stayed mostly quiet and he could tell Astrid was irritated because Snotlout was ranting and raving to her that they'd be married in two months. One or two times Astrid looked at Hiccup for help but he only responded with: it's okay, it won't matter in a few hours. That was the look he gave her, and it was the truth.
(Midnight)
Hiccup left his house after his father checked on him and then went to bed himself. Hiccup grabbed his bag of clothes, and sleeping stuff, then all the food along with his weapon and shield before sneaking out the main door silently and hurrying into the forest undetected. (AN: start of my content.)
Ten minutes later, Hiccup met with Astrid in a small clearing. As he approached her he could see that she was sitting on a stump with a few bags resting against it. As soon as Astrid saw Hiccup, she launched him into a hug and they shared a chaste kiss between them.
"I cant believe we are about to do this." Astrid said excitedly.
"Me neither." Hiccup responded. "Did you get everything you needed?"
"Yes. From food to clothes to my axe. What about you?" Astrid asked.
"Same as well minus the axe. I have all my tools and extra parts for Toothless's tail. Now lets get to the cove and get off this island." Hiccup said as he grabbed his bags, Astrid copying him a moment later. They made their way to the edge of the clearing and were about to re-enter the woods when they heard a Thunk. A split second later, an arrow sprouted from the tree directly ahead of them.
They both spun around, Astrid grabbing her axe from he back, to see Roku standing there with another arrow notched, ready to fire.
"Well… well…well. Look at what I got here. Hiccup Haddock and Astrid Hofferson about to run away from their island, on the backs of dragons no less." Roku said with an air of dissapointment. "Oh what would the tribe say when I tell them that two of our own are siding with the dragons. You'll be lucky to get exile if they decide not to blood eagle you."
Astrid and Hiccup shared a scared glance with each other. Both were wondering how the heck Roku found out about their dragons. Astrid took a step forward prepared to attack Roku, but Roku just pulled the bowstring closer to his cheek and said, "I wouldn't do that Astrid. You both know how good my aim is. So I suggest that you stay were you are before things get bloody." Astrid froze upon hearing that, knowing what he said was true.
"Now I want to know why you would betray the village and side with the dragons?" Roku asked the two frozen teens.
Seeing no way out of their predicament, Hiccup decided to tell the truth. "Because Roku, they are not as bad as we thought they were. They are intelligent and feeling creatures. They have feelings just as we do."
Roku snorted. "Dragons don't have feelings Hiccup. They are mindless beasts that only destroy and kill Vikings with no remorse."
"You are wrong Roku. They are only trying to survive. When they raid they are just trying to get food." This time it was Astrid who spoke.
"Oh really. Then tell me why they destroy our houses and kill hundreds of us." Roku questioned.
"They are only defending themselves. We provoke them and they attack us. We have gained a friendship with our dragons that is unexplainable. We have been around them for weeks and they have not tried to harm us yet." Hiccup tried to tell his friend.
"Well that's to bad. So here how things are going to go. You two are going to take me to your dragons, I will kill them and I wont tell the tribe about your betrayals. Ok." Roku told the couple.
Hiccup stepped forward with a fierce determination in his eyes. "I wont let you" He growled at Roku.
Roku raised an eyebrow at Hiccups moxie. "You would really put your life on the line for a dragon? The same species that took your mother? The same species that made me an orphan?" Roku asked coldly, eyes narrowing and staring hiccup in the eye, searching for something.
"Yes, I will." Hiccup said fiercely, staring right back at Roku.
Roku stood there and stared straight into Hiccups eyes. For a full minute he stood there with Hiccup still having that fierce look in his eyes. Suddenly Roku smiled.
"I had to be sure." He said as he relaxed his bowstring, unnotched his arrow, and put it back in his quiver. "Alright, lets get of this rock."
Both Hiccup and Astrid stared at Roku in shock and confusion. They both glanced at each other then back at Roku. Finally Hiccup broke the silence.
"What do you mean Roku?" he said confusedly.
Instead of answering him Roku just smiled and turned to the forest and whistled a long note. A few seconds later a loud roar answered. The couple could hear the rustling of tree branches getting louder and louder with every passing second.
Then suddenly a dragon a little bigger than Toothless burst into the clearing. But not just any dragon, this dragon was a Dramillion. It was colored blue with streaks of red. One of its horns was blue while the other was red. It had a flat tail with spikes spaced around the edge. What the couple noticed as well was that it had a sadle on it with a few bags attached. They watched as the Dramillion went up to Roku and nuzzled his chin.
"Hey girl. I missed you to" Roku said as she licked his face and crooned. Roku turned to the shocked couple.
"Guys meet MY dragon, Starfire."
