"Modern myth".
How to train your dragon, Toothcup.
By: Sinattea.
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Disclaimer: Cressida Cowell owns the book series, Dreamworks owns the movie. I own nothing but this AU.
Note: I have this odd feeling that I haven't updated in ages (AGES), it took me a long time to believe I'd done it a week ago. I guess that's the proof that it was a looong week.
Thanks to my faithful readers for their lovely reviews. I hope I can pay it back to you.
This chapter has a lot of Astrid and Ruffnut, because they're also important and Psycho-Pacgirl wanted to see more of Astrid. There you go honey! (Por cierto, NO es Alvin, Ardilla es única y original) ^^
Read, enjoy, review! !
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Chapter 11: Alliance.
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- Alright, Ruff, you park the car, I'll help take Toothless in – ordered Astrid as soon as they arrived at her house.
She stopped on the front entrance and got off to open the left door of the back seat. At the beginning Hiccup stared at her warily, not wanting to let go of Toothless, but in the end he let her grab the unconscious boy's legs while he held his arms and they heaved him out of the car and up the frontal steps.
- You really gonna let me drive? – asked a wide-eyed (and enthusiastic) Ruffnut.
- I said "park", don't get too overexcited. One scratch and I'll drive over your head – Astrid growled.
- Ok! Give it a thought next time – Ruffnut complained, dignified.
- There won't be next time. Just this one: desperate times, desperate measures – Astrid gritted. It was no time for argues with her best friend, there were more urgent matters to attend, as Hiccup's piercing gaze reminded her every second.
So Ruffnut drove (slowly) away and Astrid opened the door almost with a kick.
- We got a guest room on the first floor, let's take him there – she said.
Hiccup nodded, biting his lower lip in a gesture that denoted all the effort it took him to carry Toothless, but this gesture expressed a lot of determination at the same time. Astrid had never seen such expression in his face, she was honestly astounded by how deeply Hiccup cared about Toothless. Was really their relationship so strong?
Once inside the room they laid Toothless carefully on the bed, the sheets immediately staining with his blood. Hiccup let out a fearful sigh through gritted teeth. "I have to do something" he mentally recriminated himself, guilt eating his guts.
- This room has a private bathroom: shower, bathtub, first-aids kit… pretty much everything… – said Astrid - You think you'll need anything else? – Hiccup clumsily shook his head in negation - Okay. I'll go make sure Ruffnut hasn't crashed my car and I'll be back.
That said, Astrid turned over her heels and crossed the door, but before she disappeared of sight Hiccup called her.
- Astrid! – she looked in his direction, he nodded -…Thanks…
- Don't thank me just yet – she shook her head in negation, making it clear that as soon as Toothless felt better she'd ask a gazillion questions: that was her price.
When she left, Hiccup gulped, but he couldn't help it. Things were already done, he had no option but providing some answers. He didn't have to tell the absolute truth, though, that was at least a bit solacing. He better thought of a good convincing lie.
He closed the door and ran into the bathroom to prepare all he'd need in his nursing mission. He took the first-aid kit with him to the bed and started removing Toothless' clothes, which took him quite a while, for they were glued to his skin because of the blood. He had to get that wound cleaned at once, otherwise Toothless could get an infection and…
- Argh! – Toothless screamed, the pain of having the improvised bandage unglued abruptly from his back bringing him to reality once more.
- Sorry! I'm sorry! – Hiccup immediately apologized, but he quickly got down to the job and started cleaning Toothless' back with alcohol and a wet towel. The burning sensation shot Toothless' adrenaline and woke him up fully; he growled - I know it hurts, but I have to clean it. I'll be fast, I promise…
- No – Toothless murmured amidst the thick mist enveloping his brain. He wasn't completely conscious of the world around him, but one thing he did know… and he needed Hiccup to know it was well -, don't do that…
- What? Toothless, I know it hurts like hell but you could get infected if I don't- - -!
- Cauterize it – the dragon boy interrupted, deadly serious in his words. He stared fixedly at Hiccup through pain-filled yet determined eyes.
- What?!
- You gotta close the wound… – Toothless moaned, his voice barely more than a whisper. The only reason Hiccup could hear him talk is because he was completely panicked and all of his senses were in the biggest state of alert - If I can't heal myself… won't stop bleeding… Blood-loss is too dangerous for dragons…
- Bu-but I can't- - -
- Do it, Hiccup – Toothless commanded, making it somehow sound as a plea thanks to his wounded looks.
- I don't have the proper materials!
Hiccup was desperately searching for any excuse not to do it. Cauterization? Really? Of course it made sense considering Toothless is a dragon and dragons breathe fire, and it was just natural for a dragon to treat his wounds with fire just like dogs and cats lick themselves to heal scratches. But if Toothless couldn't do it himself, Hiccup wasn't going to risk it. He really wasn't.
Nonetheless Toothless, even weak as he obviously was, seemed definitely determined not to accept "no" for an answer. He had no right to ask this from Hiccup, he knew perfectly what a shock it was, but it was necessary.
- Burn me if you have to… – he insisted, his eyes turning glassy as he tried to restrain his expressions of pain.
- I can't do that! – whined Hiccup; he really, really couldn't, not if it meant taking the slightest risk of worsening Toothless' injure.
- Blood-loss is too dangerous… – Toothless kept mumbling, his mind drifting farther by the second, unconsciousness was threatening to take him once again, such was the weakness of his whole body - If you don't do it, Hiccup… I can't…
- Toothless – Hiccup held his hand, desperation running through his face -, I promised I'd do anything, but I'm afraid I'll only hurt you worse…
- You won't… – Toothless said - I trust you…
That's when Toothless lost his connection with the world… again, and that's when Hiccup understood he had to do it.
He didn't even think it through, he didn't wait for Astrid to return; he simply left the room stealthy and quick as a shadow (learned that from Toothless), headed to the kitchen and grabbed the first thing he found capable of starting a fire.
Back in the room he somehow managed to wake Toothless up, removed his own belt and gave it to him so he had something to bite. "This will hurt" he warned. The black-haired guy looked at him saying "I know" with his bright green eyes, but instead he dimly repeated: "I trust you".
Hiccup breathed in and out deeply as he bit his lips and closed his eyes for a second. He needed to be calm and cold-headed in order to do what he was about to.
Toothless had said "burn me if necessary", and if Hiccup would save him by doing so, burn he will…
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So Astrid finally pulled Ruffnut out of her (miraculously safely parked) car and dragged her to the house, where she was sure they would be needed, yet the twin girl refused to follow and she ended up pulling Astrid out of the house to have a private talk.
- I'm shocked, Astrid – Ruffnut said, waving her hands in the air -. I'm stupefied, I- - - Hell! I feel like Tuffnut!
- Okay, that's… bad – Astrid wasn't sure whether to laugh before her friend's funny gestures or remember the seriousness of the situation. She let Ruffnut determine the course of the conversation: lightness or graveness?
- Yeah. I mean… Hiccup Haddock and Toothless Night? – Ruffnut's high-pitched voice was all the answer Astrid needed: lightness - You kiddin' me or what?
- We don't know- - -
- Astrid – Ruffnut drew a poker-face -, we've heard the rumors at school and we just kinda helped them in, like, the weirdest situation ever…
- Well, it's definitely been the weirdest weekend of mine… But you saw Toothless, it was an emergency. The least we can do is… – the blonde sighed - give them the benefit of doubt.
- You give it, I don't have to – the twin washed her hands.
Ruffnut crossed her arms over her chest and pursed her lips. Astrid perfectly copied her expression, adding a dignified frown of her own.
- You're as meddled in this as I am.
Realizing Astrid was not far from getting upset, Ruffnut dropped her arms to the sides and adopted the most relaxed tone of voice she could summon. Wasn't a hard mission for her, after all she was famous for her light mood, as well as her twin.
- Yeah, but I haven't dated Hiccup – she joked. Astrid blushed, but Ruffnut's strategy was perfect and instead of going mad Astrid let her shame turn into humor.
- You were after Toothless; that counts – a vengeful smile lit up her reddened face.
- For a week!
- Still counts – Astrid teased.
They couldn't help but laugh all-heartedly as only best friends can. Then silence settled comfortably between them and they seized it, being one of those rare times where the lack of words helps you feel more connected with someone. They looked up at the cloudy sky and wished stars were actually visible, as in those good old days when they were eight years old and used to camp on Astrid's garden in what were the coolest sleepovers ever (cool meaning cold as well). Ruffnut muttered something about the clouds being stupid for ruining their memories and Astrid chuckled along.
- You realize is the first time we've ever kind of argued over men? – said Astrid as she gazed towards the house, identifying the window of the first floor's guest room.
- Over two guys who aren't even interested in us! – replied Ruffnut, mocking as usual -. I feel so stupid… It's official: I feel like Tuffnut.
Astrid laughed out loud against her will, incapable of holding back. Just like ten years ago, Ruffnut was still capable of always bringing a huge smile onto her face, despite the situation. Like that time when Astrid's parents seemed to be getting a divorce, which in the end they didn't, but it was only thanks to Ruffnut and her unbreakable (and silly) spirit that Astrid could pretend nothing happened and move on. This time wasn't very different.
- I'm glad you came with me, Ruff – she said, truly meaning every word she pronounced -. I'd have serious problems dealing with all this on my own.
- Not that you got any less problems with me around but… Naah, what're friends for?
- You saved me the remorse, you know? If you weren't here I'd have to worry about keeping all of this a secret. But since you are here, I can tell you everything without breaking any promise. Thanks for that.
- Lucky you – Ruffnut smiled lightheartedly.
- Yay for me – Astrid tried to smile, but suddenly realized she couldn't do it anymore -. It's… hard to digest, anyways.
- What? Your ex and Night Fury? – Ruffnut emphasized Toothless' nickname doing a spooky mimic with her hands, though as soon as she noticed Astrid didn't laugh at all she regretted it. Suddenly her blonde friend looked all sad and serious.
- Sometimes I do regret breaking up with him – Astrid confessed, hugging herself absentmindedly -. Hiccup's such a nice guy…
So that's where the sadness came from. Ruffnut tried to push the "serious" button inside her head and did her best to dedicate a solacing and comprehensive look to her best friend.
- You jealous of the bleedin' guy over there?
- A bit – Astrid felt like such an awful person when saying that.
- But you never really liked Hiccup…
- I did… for a time… Like a crush.
- Crushes don't build relationships – Ruffnut tried to advice -. Ask Tuffnut 'bout it. Or even Snotlout, he's got the biggest crush on you, you know.
- I liked the way he made me feel… so special, and important – Astrid went on, nostalgia flooding her voice. Ruffnut bit her lips to keep herself from saying something silly. She was great when it came to offending the ex-boyfriends, but when it came to Hiccup she couldn't say anything against, and thus she had no idea of what to say -. He didn't like me because of the basketball, my popularity, or my looks… It was something else entirely, and I'll never know what. Nobody else has seen that in me again… I wonder if I still have it…
- Why don't you just ask him?
- He wouldn't remember… now that he's got Toothless…
- Oh…
- Yeah, I know – Astrid sighed, somewhat alleviated: finally Ruff understood her sadness -. And I believe he never quite identified what that was. Maybe that's why we broke up. He didn't like me enough.
- You neither – reminded Ruffnut, as tactful as she could -. Why suddenly all jealous?
- I guess I was already used to have his attention exclusively for me. Feels weird to know he won't be there for me anymore. …
- So you'll miss his disposition – Ruffnut understood, too proud of her brilliance that she forgot to notice she'd offended Astrid terribly.
- It's complicated – Astrid replied, looking away in shame. Put in those words it sounded so selfish…
- You're givin' me headaches – now Ruffnut had really lost it.
- Well, we don't have to talk about it if- - -
A single, sharp and agonizing scream was heard all of a sudden, but as soon as it echoed, it vanished, almost as if it had been a product of their imagination.
They went deadly quiet, both completely dazed.
- You heard that? – Ruffnut muttered.
- Came from my house, right?
Two seconds later they were already running at top speed towards the house.
- What's your guess? Hiccup or Toothless? – Ruffnut laid the bet.
- Or none… It's like the scream just vanished. You sure we turned off the TV?
- If that was a movie scream, you got the surround.
- Oh, shut up and keep moving!
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Toothless halved Hiccup's belt from the deep bites his pain pushed him to give, but at least that worked as a container and only one powerful scream escaped his mouth. Even without the belt between his teeth, though, he wasn't going to express his pain any further: he was being burned, it was fire, and fire could not hurt dragons. Of course is not the same to get your skin burnt than the flesh and muscle beneath; fire is not supposed to slip beyond the scales of a dragon, or the specific organs destined to produce it.
He was sure he'd ripped the mattress, but when he looked back at his hands they were only a human's. Closing his fist around the pillow he'd dug his head into, Toothless finally felt the pain remit. Hiccup's hand softly caressed his back, transmitting relief through his fingertips as they trailed down Toothless' spine, carefully avoiding the burnt skin.
- Are you alright? – Hiccup begged more than asked.
- It… hurts less…
- Are you sure?
- Yes… Thanks.
Hiccup exhaled all the air contained in his lungs, letting out all of his anxiety, preoccupation and fear with it. He dropped himself next to Toothless, staring fixedly in the teary green eye that peeked upon the pillow.
- Thank you – Toothless repeated.
- I was so scared…
- I know. I'm sorry. I'll make sure this doesn't happen again.
Hiccup nodded before Toothless' implied promise of being extra careful from now on.
- You should get some rest now. You lost too much… blood…
- Look at me – Toothless complained as he looked at his red-stained hand, drawing the weakest half-smile he could summon -. I just wanna take a shower…
- Do it in the morning. For now just sleep.
- It's morning already…
- Not if I close the curtains – Hiccup stood up and headed to the window. He took a quick glance at the pink-colored clouded sky before shutting the thick blue drapes.
Now that the few lights were out and the invading daybreak had been exiled from that room, Toothless couldn't help but letting his eyes slowly close. He hadn't realized how tired he felt until Hiccup mentioned the tempting word "sleep". He was weak and emotionally worn out, of course he needed a good rest if he ever wanted to recover.
- Promise you'll wake me up in three hours – he asked.
- I'll be here. Promise.
Hiccup could hear how Toothless pronounced his name before falling asleep for good. He drew a timid grateful smile, and left the room.
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When he opened the door, however, Ruffnut fell at his feet, her eyes wide open and her whole face red. Astrid stood only a couple steps away, hiding her ashamed face behind both hands. They had obviously eavesdropped the whole time, that couldn't be more evident even if Ruffnut denied the whole deal without being asked, which she did.
- We're so sorry, Hiccup – Astrid instantly apologized after her best friend ridiculously gave them away: "Wasn't spying… I was sleeping against the door".
- You spied us? – Hiccup closed the door behind him and focused his indignation-filled look on the two blondes before him, one standing up, the other kneeling down.
- We didn't mean to! – swore Astrid - We heard some screaming and then utter silence and we didn't know what to think… Are you two alright?
- What were you doin' there? – interfered Ruffnut - Were you makin'- - -OUCH!
Astrid practically stomped on Ruffnut's hand to shut her up before she said the stupidity she was for sure about to pronounce. Unfortunately Hiccup did get the message, and he hiccoughed and blushed so hard that his freckles disappeared in his colored face.
- I was… giving Toothless first aids, thank you – he replied.
- How is he? – Astrid showed interest only to distract Hiccup from their intromission.
- Better – he nodded.
- That's… good, yeah – she didn't sound pretty convinced, but luckily none of the others were capable of noticing that detail. Astrid gulped, uncomfortable and angry at herself. She hated to admit it, but she didn't feel too much compassion for Toothless. Not in the last thirty five minutes of her life. She hated feeling like such a bad person -. Let's go to the kitchen and have some early breakfast, okay?
- I'm in – decided Hiccup.
- Ouch – whimpered Ruffnut, still massaging her sore hand, but followed the others towards the kitchen anyway.
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Last night's party's leftover turned out as a pretty decent food since no one felt in the mood of cooking anything, so Astrid simply put a plate in the microwave and waited as she watched Ruffnut stick her hand into the fridge, because she was way too lazy to prepare a proper bag of ice. Astrid simply rolled her eyes and smirked. What a pity in the second she saw Hiccup's anxious expression her joker smile vanished. He obviously knew what was to come: the time for questions… and answers.
Astrid felt a bit guilty for placing Hiccup in such an uncomfortable position, but it couldn't be helped.
- Want some coffee? – she offered, more or less as a subtle sign of peace.
- You really think coffee is the best option for me right now? I thought I was already edgy enough.
- You're right – now the girl felt silly for suggesting it, but at least there was a tinge of sarcasm in Hiccup's words, which could be actually a good omen -. No coffee. Tea?
- Err… – Hiccup doubted whether accepting the offer or reminding his hostess that he had two hands and was perfectly capable of serving himself; but Astrid was merely trying to be nice, he couldn't refuse without seeming rude - Yeah, thanks.
- My hand's freezin'! – moaned Ruffnut from the other corner of the kitchen.
- Then get it out of the fridge! – Astrid exclaimed - You're brainless, Ruff, seriously.
- Whose fault is it? You stomped on my hand!
- For obvious reasons – the girl scolded.
- It was just a question: what were they d- - -
- Don't! – Astrid interrupted.
- Well, if he didn't want us to be suspicious, shouldn't have locked the door…
- May be, but still, that's no reason to shove your suspicions on him- - -
- Girls, I'm here – Hiccup felt the need of doing something not to have the girls talking as if he weren't present. If they were going to start a game of who asks the most embarrassing questions, he didn't want to be in the middle of the round.
- Sorry – Astrid pulled a mask of seriousness over her face only a second later -. We should get talking about important issues. Are you sure Toothless is gonna be alright? That was a lot of blood… He needs a doctor.
- No. He's fine – Hiccup assured, seeming uncomfortable but definitely determined -. And even if he weren't… we can't just go to the hospital.
- Why not? – Astrid insisted - Hiccup, I'm sure you understand that he needs a pro- - -
- We can't afford it.
- Well, sure you can ask for help. Maybe your father- - -
- Whoa! – Hiccup screamed in such loud voice he startled both girls. He pushed the chair when he stood up, accentuating his anxiousness with the metallic screech, waving his hands madly in utter negation – Whoa! No. Just no… That's not even an option, Astrid – he massaged his forehead, frowning and closing his eyes -. You have any idea of how many things I'd have to explain? ? I can hear my dad saying: "Who is he an' why am I payin' his bills?"
- And who's Toothless Night? – Ruffnut immediately sneaked in the conversation, wearing her best curious and teasing expression. Her eyes widened in excitement, staring fixedly - Tell us, Hiccup – she invited.
- That's… a very indiscrete question…
- So… you and Toothless…? – Astrid couldn't help but wondering. Hiccup's silence and increasing flush were more than enough of an answer, even though he didn't intend them to be. His stupid hiccup habit gave the final confirmation.
When the message finally sank in Ruffnut's brain, she let out a somewhat mocking squeal, pulled her hand out of the fridge and pointed a swelled up finger at Hiccup, calling her best "Ha! I so knew it!". Then she started an incoherent speech of how she was so right and now Astrid owed her a gazillion things for losing the bet they'd made the other day in PE class and how Tuffnut would be her slave for the rest of the year because she'd just won their post-Night-Fury-event bet. Hiccup reddened to the ears.
Astrid stared at him blankly, as if she were still working on digesting this new bunch of unnecessary information. Damn Ruffnut and her ill-timed curiosity!
- We're not telling anyone – Astrid promised -. I swear- - - We swear it.
- But Astrid…!
- We so swear to keep it secret. Right Ruff?
- Fine – she groaned -. But they gotta come out sooner or later, and when that happens everyone's payin' their bets to me!
- Girls, still here – interfered Hiccup. Coming out? Was Ruffnut Thorston really applying that term to Toothless and himself? What had he just done?
- Alright, that's enough. Next topic – Astrid declared, punching her best friend slightly on the head -. You gotta tell us more.
- I think you've heard enough already – he refused, feeling humiliated to the core.
- If you really care about him you have to tell us what happened. Everything… so we can help – Astrid insisted.
- Why were you in the forest? – inquired a tactless Ruffnut.
Hiccup sighed, trying to swallow his regret and do what he had to. He had to provide some answers, some sort of alibi; those girls just pulled him out of the biggest problem he'd faced in his life so far. They've helped him, but more important, they've helped Toothless. He had to tell them something, anything. He sighed again.
- I… like stargazing.
- So romantic…
At the beginning Hiccup believed Ruffnut was merely being sarcastic, but something in her suddenly dreamy eyes made him reconsider it, and he ended up curling a smile, which caused the girl to blush for being discovered.
Ruffnut's comprehensive appreciation of love, however, didn't do anything to veer Astrid's thoughts off the course they were taking. "The things he'd have to explain…"
- If you're so afraid of your father asking about Toothless… No one knew about this… stargazing tour, right? Means you escaped your house, didn't you? – the blonde understood, dedicating an inquisitive look with her sky-blue eyes.
Hiccup shifted his weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other; he shrugged.
- Well… Yeah.
Astrid's expression was filled with reproach.
- And how do you plan going back?
- I don't. I'm staying with Toothless till he gets better.
- Do you realize it's six in the morning?
- I'm dead, I know. But I'm not leaving Toothless. I'll have to cope with whatever punishment my father comes up with.
He was resigned, he wasn't even afraid of the consequences. All he was worried about was Toothless. Astrid swallowed hard, now that was true depth of feelings.
- Or… I could drive you home before he wakes up – she offered -. You might be in time to fool him yet. Have breakfast together, then tell him you got an appointment and come back.
- Thanks, but… no. It's useless, he must be awake by now. I bet he's already called me ten times or more. I'll figure out when I turn my cell on.
- I know what you can do! – Ruffnut exclaimed out of the blue -. Works for me: tell him you made this bet of doin' something at dawn and left before he woke up. Been gone all night, that's like a year of punishment. Been gone a couple hours without permission, that's a month, tops.
- Brainless – Astrid sang lowly in a high-pitched, teasing voice. Ruffnut heard her anyways.
- Oh, shut up, scaredy-cat! – she demanded. Pretending to be offended, she stood from the table and headed to the door - Ok, I'll let you talk. I'll go check on Toothless.
- Don't, please – disallowed Hiccup.
- Ok! I'll go check your tv, Astrid.
And then Ruffnut left.
Hiccup stared for a long minute at the open door and the void across it. He wished he could still see Ruffnut's braided sand-blonde hair.
- You sure she'll keep the secret? – he asked Astrid, denoting nervousness.
- She's harmless, that's not the way she likes to tease people – the girl reassured -. She'll smack Toothless' head with a racquet before she gives away your secret, and she's not that silly.
Hiccup buried his face in one hand, blushing slightly.
- Odin, how did this happen?
- I don't know – Astrid regained seriousness. She crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow -, you explain it to me. You were stargazing, and…?
- There was an accident at the camp… – Astrid's eyebrow touched her hairline; her face was transparent in expression, she was literally asking in the most sarcastic way ever "What accident? Let me guess! He fell downstairs". Try again, the boy urged himself - A wolf, actually. Toothless saved my life.
- Wolves? Hiccup, he really needs to see a doctor!
- He's fine! I made sure of that…
- And all the blood…?
- Not Toothless'. Sorry if we scared you, we couldn't think properly – Hiccup surprised himself of how convincing all of his words sounded when he spoke.
- Oh… right – Astrid blinked, letting this new and confusing information sink in. She couldn't process a suspicion right now -. Well, makes sense, I guess, considering he actually kicked Green Death- - -Wait, aren't wolves an endangered species?
- Astrid, please…
- Alright, alright. Sorry – she wove her hands and looked away -. You were scared, panicked… pretty desperate… You sure he's gonna be fine?
- He said so… and I believe him – Hiccup said, firmly.
Astrid studied the boy's expression carefully. All the things she saw there… it was the first time she ever saw them. She'd never witnessed a relationship like that one, not only because of the whole boy/boy issue (which was completely new and intriguing on its own); everything about Hiccup and Toothless' interactions was unique… intense and mysterious.
- You two guys are going really serious, aren't you? – she found her mouth pronouncing before her mind registered she'd formulated the question.
Hiccup doubted whether answering or not, because that would mean openly accepting he was emotionally involved with Dean "Toothless" Night, which he hadn't exactly done, and for which he needed Toothless' approval.
But he felt he could trust Astrid; he'd always felt it. He owed her, and she'd understand.
In the end he didn't say anything, he simply nodded and smiled.
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An hour later Hiccup went back to the guest room to check on Toothless, and Astrid joined Ruffnut, who was now watching morning tv as she waited for the other two to discuss whatever they had to discuss. She looked bored; Astrid collapsed to her side.
- I just survived half an hour of awkward silence – she shared, sounding exhausted.
- And I survived the morning news – responded Ruffnut with humor. Astrid giggled - Weirdest weekend ever? – Ruff dropped the question, casually.
- Yup – Astrid agreed, taking the remote from her friend's hands.
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Another note: I should believe that the secret won't remain secret for too long, right?Person by person, slowly, but eventually everyone will know about them.
And I mean everyone like in EVERYONE, both friends and... not so friends (Squirrel! !)
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Now, many of you have mentioned how you just knew that Toothless was losing his tail. Well, technically he hasn't "lost" it yet, let me tell you that I love references and use them a lot, but don't worry, even with those details this story won't become predictable. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna surprise you a lot with upcoming chapters.
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