Hey Everyone sorry for the late update I took a day break but I'm back and it took me a day to proofread and make sure it came out good! so thanks for being patient and enjoy!
Warning There is act of violence in this chapter so if it may trigger you please move on to another chapter but if not hope you enjoy!
Chapter 8- Unprovoked
Hiccup and Astrid arrived to the hall while Sindri went off on his own for a bit hiccup still dawned in his head-to-toe armor and trusty sword at his side he escorted Astrid to the food table where she was given food, but the women refused to spare any for the armored warrior they sat at an excluded table and chatted while Astrid ate
"you sure you don't want me to spare some food?"-"nah I'm good Ast I'm not to hungry anyways.."-she sighed at his stubbornness but continued to eat hiccup was staring of into space when he heard foot steps approaching them and by the sounds of them they weren't to happy, soon he heard the voice that lived in his nightmares
"Hey babe why you eating with this guy? come join us at the Chiefs table we can further discuss our wedding"-he said while glaring at the mask man hiccup was glaring right back at him even though nobody could see
Astrid only huffed and leaned her head on hiccups shoulder, hiccup got the message and wrapped his arm around her waist in a protective manor-"I don't know what your talking about Snotlout we aren't engaged anymore me and Vidar are now since you gambled me off to him"-she scooted closer, so she was basically on hiccups lap
Hiccup had no idea what to do on one hand he loved the look on Snot's face of how Astrid was basically rejecting him and he also did like the affection from Astrid his lifelong crush but he didn't know if she was doing all this just to get back at her Ex-Fiance or if she actually meant any of it which made him feel insecure again, deep down still the insecure "Hiccup" of the village
Soon snots scowl deepened trying to think of a plan then the dirty gears in his little mind began to spin and he looked back to Hiccup almost like he was trying to find his soul when a nasty grin appeared on his face-"well Vidar did you know that you can't marry her because me and Astrid consummated our Mariage before the wedding so she is still mine"-hiccups eyes where in a deep scowl now feeling a little hurt but he felt Astrids Kranson in his pocket and realized he was lying
"hm is this true Miss Hofferson?"-hiccup asked Astrid only shook her head no and leaned back on his chest sighed, to say she was enjoying this was a understatement besides all of Snot's attempts to try to win her back she enjoyed playing and messing with him after all the pain he caused her but she enjoyed siting in hiccups lap way more, feeling that same comforting warmth radiating of him
"I'm still completely virgin"-she said still with her eyes closed leaning back on hiccups chest, sounding as if she was enjoying a nice hot bath
"well how do you explain her missing Kranson?!"-he hissed back, Hiccup only gave a devilish smile back
"well its right here sir"-he pulled out the pieces-"Miss Hofferson handed it over to me to be repaired after it being broken during her morning training"-Snotlout was red with anger he was about to burst till his father came over and escorted him out to cool off after watching be led out of the hall he looked down to see a napping Astrid laying on his chest, the sight made his heart flutter and his doubts fade a little he petted her hair ad she soon stirred awake
"five more minutes mmmm"-she stated sleepily, hiccup gave an amused look and grinned at her sleepy actions soon it registered at Astrid she feel asleep on hiccup and she jolted awake now sporting a crimson blush and punched him in the shoulder
"ow! What did I do this time?"-she gave a shy smile
"that's for watching me sleep"-she then lifted the mouthpiece and pecked his lips
"that's for everything else"-while he was now blushing himself under the mask Astrid turned around and continued to eat not ever leaving his lap but neither of them complained
After she ate Astrid went and hung out with some of the local village girls to hang out and talk which they hadn't done in a while but she needed some stress relief and she hated leaving the comfort of being around hiccup but she knew they both needed a little alone time even if it hurt thinking he may just run off or now maybe even fly off
She walked over to a table on the other side of the hall to sit down with her "Girlfriends" all the girls turned to her and squealed which Astrid didn't mind, Astrid was never really girly growing up and still isn't but hanging out with her friends and some of the older women on the island helped her learn to act a little bit more like a house wife and learn basic skills like cooking sewing and things she would need when married
But she always enjoyed their company and advice even if they were all a little different, as they conversated the topic of boys came up and one girl looked to Astrid
"So Astrid how does it feel to be engaged to that armored stud over there?"-she asked with smirk pointing over to an armored Hiccup as he was walking out of the hall, she blushed and gave a shy smile
"well he is very nice..."-she said meekly trying not to swoon over him too much, all the girls squealed again, and a flurry of questions were thrown at her
"Is he handsome?"
"How good is he in bed?"
"Is he that good of a warrior"
"Whats his real name?"
"Where is he from?"
So on and so forth she only sat there blushing at every comment she couldn't answer all those questions but she giggled along with the girls that night not really caring how girly she sounded she liked talking about hiccup and her relationship, even if it wasn't what she wanted it to be yet it was close so she called it a win in her book
-Mean while with Hiccup-
Hiccup walked out of the hall not liking all the eyes on him when he wasn't with Astrid whether it be Snotlout or angry villagers or Horny girls he wanted out he walked down the steps and through the town square drinking out of a water skin he made and enjoying the cold breeze flowing through the night, usually he would go on a moonlight flight with this type of weather but him being in the village more till he knew Astrid was safe had made it a bit tougher to go on flights with his best bud, so he decided to head over to his hut and go for a flight but as he was walking up the hill he heard voices
"what do we do with him?"-on voice asked, Hiccup could tell it was a guy
"i don't know we need to hide him that's what the boss said!"-another guy hissed at the first person
Hiccup was sitting near by Eas dropping until he saw three men walk passed him all snickering, he was able to identify them as Sven, Dogsbreath and Tuffnut all people who use to bully him, so they must have cause trouble soon he walked over to where the came from and noticed a crate of fish and seemed odd to he heard a groan and looked behind to see a very beaten Sindri with a bloody nose and black eye and plenty of matching bruises
Hiccup Was Furious
"h-hiccup"-he heard Sindri croak out, hiccup crouched by his side and lifted him carefully trying not to touch any of his injuries
"hey bud don't worry I'm going to get you over to Gothi's"-he said in calming voice as he tried to hold his anger together and jogged him over to the hill that Gothi's hut stood Apon he got to the door and knocked very hard
Soon the little old lady opened the door and stared in shock at young man holding a very injured boy-"Elder I'm so sorry to bother you at this hour but please can you tend to my friend Hes been badly injured"-Gothi nodded her head and gestured for him to enter and pointed to the table and laid Sindri on it while the Elder grabbed some herbs and crushed them into a paste and brushed it on the bruises, as well as examine the rest of him soon she scribbled out
"he has two fractured ribs and plenty of bruises he needs to stay for a while and rest"-she scribbled then scowled and wrote again-"I'm brining the chief here to take your statement"-Hiccup only nodded as the Elder trotted out the hut and left him to watch over the unconscious boy
-The Hall-
Astrid was still enjoying her girl time, it was a little late only a few groups of people and families were still around in the hall most notably the chief and Gobber as well as the Jorgenson's and the Ingerman's and of course Astrid and her friends along with Ruffnut who was sat by her chatting about girl things, her and Ruff sort of became friends in the five years hiccup was gone but she never really forgave her and Tuff for bullying Hiccup but she enjoyed their chats
Soon she heard the doors open to see Dogsbreath, Sven, and Tuffnut wonder in, they walked over to a table and sat quietly drinking their share of some strong mead and laughing loudly echoing through the hall but after another ten minutes the Elder of the Village Gothi walked in and stomped right over to the Chief's table soon she saw the Chiefs face and knew something was up as he stood off the bench and walked right over to her table and slammed his mug of mead down
"you young lady need to come with me, your fiancé was involved in a attack on one of our villagers she looked around and realized he was talking to her then she was confused
"which one...? Snot or Vidar?"-Stoicks face scowled deeper
"Vidar attacked a little boy in our village and is at Gothi's now in terrible condition"-Astrid was beyond confused-'why would hiccup attack someone.. especially a kid'
"He is to dangerous to keep around so you need to tell him to leave and then ill end your marriage with him and you can go back to Snot without any problems"-this didn't add up she was very skeptical she knew hiccup wouldn't do something so dumb as attacking a child
She stood from her bench and walked out the hall to Gothi's hut and opened the door to see a unconscious boy and a sleeping figure resting his head on the table she noticed hiccups horned helmet and could tell he was fast asleep she giggled to herself and locked the door behind her and walked over to him
"hiccup"-she cooed as she rubbed the back of his neck but he didn't budge so she moved his head and unbuckled his helmet and seen his long auburn hair fall out and over his face, she smiled seeing his sleeping face which she found very cute and laid his head on her lap and brushed his hair with her fingers softly eventually he stirred as he awoke to beautiful azure eyes giving him a look that melted his heart completely
"hm Astrid? What are you doing here...?"-she giggled at his sleepy voice and continued to brush his hair with her finger
"your "father" told me that my Fiancé attacked a little boy unprovoked, is this true kind sir?"-she gave a cute grin and only made hiccup give his signature lopsided smile but he then scowled at the realization of what his father's goal was
"no milady I know who did it and they are going to pay.."-he said in a increasingly dark voice that even scared Astrid a little she looked over at the battered kids unconscious body and sighed and leaned down and kissed hiccups forehead which made him blush red
"just try not to do die before our wedding"-she whispered and it sent shivers down his spine she softly giggled he blushed and looked over to Sindri
"this is all my fault..."-he sighed-"they wanted to get back at me and they hurt him for just being associated with me.."-Astrid looked down seeing that same defeated face she saw that day and she was starting to get scared, last time she saw that face he left her for five years and she wasn't going to make that same mistake again so she yanked him into a spine crushing hug making sure he couldn't leave her
"Its not your fault Hicc its not its who ever did this its their fault"-she was on the verge of tears she wasn't letting him leave her again but what surprised her is when he hugged her back with equal amount of strength, hiccup knew why she was holding him like he was going to leave but he made sure she knew he wasn't
"im not going any where milady"-he softly cupped her cheek
"your stuck with me"-he chuckled and she giggled and leaned into his touch
