Chapter Summary: Hiccup and co. have a adventure
Disclaimer: I do not own How To Train Your Dragon or anything related to the movie/ Netflix series.
Clarification: Hiccup is eleven years old. He and a friend go on an adventure.
A/N : Unedit but it's long.
See end for note.
Cami looked into the horizon, her dirty blonde hair whipping all around her from the large gust of wind. All around them a large vast of blue surrounded their ship.
"Oi! Child! Get yer skinny li'l arse off of there!" the chieftess hollered at her daughter, who was currently at the very top of the mast. "Yer already in enough trouble for sneaking' in here, would have thrown you over board myself if I didn't need a heir."
Cami shook her head in a vain attempt to try and get her hair out of the way. She looked back down at her mother who was looking still glaring up at her.
"Coming!"
She huffed in annoyance and grabbed the rope that was near her and swung down, landing roughly causing the wood to croak under her.
"Mum! I was just lookin. Wasn't do in anything wrong!" Cami complained, slouching of towards where her mother was at. The chieftess didn't spare her daughter a glance, too busy on helm of her ship.
"Nothin wrong, aye? What do ya call sneakin on here, eh?" She handed of the helm towards her second in command, Herja. Cami huffed at that, she hadn't snuck into anywhere, she had 'accidently' fell asleep on the ship in between a couple a barrels underneath an old patched up sail. She hadn't been discovered till about two days ago by Herja who had heard Cami sneezing. The chieftess sighed and enclosed her daughter's small shoulder's with her large, beefy hand. "Ya need ta behave, lass. 'pescially when we get ta Berk or Thor help me, I'll skin ya alive ma' self if I hav' ta."
From the corner of her eye she could see Herja fighting a smile on her face.
Cami slouched even more, "Yes mum."
Her mother gave a nod, "Good, now go an' help out Sanngriðr swab the deck." She ordered.
Cami groaned, but went to do as she was told.
They arrived the next day at Berk,
Three ships moored at the Hooligans dock, as usual Big-Boobied Bertha was the first one to stomp of the ship, and as usual was greeted by Stoick and his entourage.
"Stoick, been growin' out ya middle, haven't ye." Bertha greeted while grinning widely.
Stoick let out a booming laugh, "Ah, Bertha, good ta see ya haven't changed a bit." He held out his hand towards Bertha, they griped each other's forearms with the strength that would have broken any other man's bones.
Bertha nodded at the men standing behind Stoick, making eye contact with Spitelout and Gobber.
They let go and made their way up towards the village, while the rest of her crew unloaded.
"How's life treatin' ya? Heard ya where injured real bad durn' one of them raids." asked Bertha.
Gobber hobbled after them, "Ah 'tis was nothin, basically ripped the demon in half, almost felt sorry ma self, for ta creature."
Bertha hummed in understanding before turning around remembering about her unruly daughter that was on board and unsupervised.
"Cami! Get over here!" She hollered down towards the docks where a small girl with dirty blond hair was currently at.
"Ya brought her with?" Spitelout questioned.
"Ney." she saw Cami running up the docks and turned around and continued to walk towards the village. "Snuck up, s'what she did. Oi Stoick, speakin of sneaking off where's that li'll stick of ya's, eh?"
Stoick slouched a bit at the mention of his son, "Eh, run off doin' Thor knows what." He's become a bit worried. Hiccup sometimes runs of into the woods and doesn't come back home till after náttmál which is fine and all, being chief means that he doesn't have much time to look after Hiccup or parent him, and as long as the boy is not doing any trouble and keeping up in the forge with Gobber he doesn't mind a bit.
Well, may-be he does mind a little bit.
Camicazi popped up from behind the wide figure of Gobber, "Aw, yak shit!"
"Camicazi!"
Cami slouched forward, clearly unhappy.
"Ey, don't worry lass, welp i'm sure he's round here somewhere," reassured Gobber. "Why'd ya go play with the others, I think there at Sevn's, takin care of that sheep of his."
Bertha nodded at that "Ay, go lass and stay out of trouble." she said sternly.
"Yes, mum." Cami turned and ran towards where she thought Sevn's was at.
The village of Berk was bustling with people. She had to keep moving in order not to be trampled, she passed by many people both Burglars and Hooligans, the former raising an eyebrow at her, there eye's following where she was heading to.
Eventually she found them. The twins and Hiccup's cousin were running away from a sheep while Fishy and a blonde girl were standing by and watching.
"Hey Cami!"shouted Fishy. He shuffled towards her up the little hill from which she was standing on, his blonde friend following him. The twins and co. were screaming and running away from the blood thirsty sheep.
"Fishy!" Cami skipped towards them, her overly sized sword swinging back and forth. "Silver coin says the sheep get to them."
"There's actually a 67% chance that they kill each other first." She looked back and saw the twins tripping Snotface causing him to fall face first into the mud. Fishy, blondie and Cami laughed at that while the twins high fived each other while running towards them.
The twins were red and panting hard obviously exhausted from being chased "Oh! That was amazing!" said Tuffnut.
"Yeah! Oh you should have been there Astrid!" rang Ruffnut's shrilly voice.
"I was there." she reminded her drily.
"Correction you were standing here glaring at us while we were doing all the work."
Camicazi gave a look of disgust towards Tuffnut who was currently leaning on her for support. She rolled her eyes and shoved him of her towards his twin. "Wow, you were chased by a little, fluffy sheep," she said sarcastically, "Big whoop."
"Like you could do any better." Tuffnut replied while trying to regain his balance.
"Of course I can. Ima Bog." she stated while she puffed her chest out.
"Ey! What's that supposed to mean?" Ruffnut had, had enough of her stupid brother so she pushed him towards the ground. He landed with a huff and immediately complained.
"Exactly how you heard it! Bogs are better at everything!"
By now Snotface had joined them wiping the mud and dirt of his face with just his hand. "Oh yeah? I bet you couldn't beat Astrid."
"Uh-Snotlout what happened to the sheep?"
"Quiet Fishface. The sheep got what it deserved."
Cami crossed her arms in front of her and jut her hip out. "I could beat her in my sleep." she huffed.
"Oh yeah? Wanna give it a try?" Fishlegs saw Astrid's hand inch towards her sword so he decided to interrupt.
"I really think we should find the missing sheep."
Tuffnut stood up and adjusting his helmet, "No I think we should let them at it."
"Yeah!" Ruffnut agreed.
"No Fishleg is right we should go find it before it falls into the well. Again."
Cami smirked, "Okay you could go but I think we all know who'd win."
"First of, I wasn't asking for permission and we all know i'd win because i'm better."
Tuffnut oh'd which caused Cami to shove her elbow into his stomach causing him to curse her out, "Oh! You hag!" He clutched his stomach and hobbled down towards the rest of his friends were walking to.
Fishlegs turned his head to shout at Cami, "Bye Cami!" he then quickly turned back around when Snotface shoved him forward.
She scrunched her nose, thinking of what she should do now. She didn't want to stay here and do nothing. She needed an adventure. Lucky for her she saw Hiccup and a girl walking by. She called to him but he didn't seem to hear
"Hiccup!" she yells again to get his attention.
He looks back and grins when he sees her. "Cami!" She jogged towards him "When did you get here?" By now she's right in front of him, taller than him by at least an inch.
"Right after dagmal, who's the girl?" she nodded towards where the unnamed girl was walking, making him turn to see what she was looking at.
"Oh, you mean Gunrun? She was just asking for a favor." Cami grinned watching as Hiccup was flailing his arms all over the place as he was explaining.
"What?" he asked when he was finished.
She let out a quick " nothing" before she was grabbing his arm dragging him down towards the village. "We need a boat." She started.
"Um- a - wait a boat?" he leaned back trying to recover his arm back, backfiring when she only tightened her grip.
"Yeah a boat, ya know? Floats on water, made out of wood- come on Hiccup keep up!"
"And - um - why would you need a boat?" He chuckled weakly praying to whatever God was out there, to not let what ever crazy idea Cami had kill him.
"We, you mean we." They passed by quickly through the village, earning only a simple glance their way.
"Yeah ok- why do we need one?" he asked again.
They stopped at the edge of a cliff where they had a perfect view of the docks. She released her grip on Hiccup's arm and faced him, tilting her face upwards to properly look at him. "That blonde shrew- what's her name Alice or somethin'-"
"Astrid."
"Yeah that she-troll and her little followers think there better then me. Ha!" She directed her gaze back towards the docks. "I'll show 'em."
"Yeah- okay what exactly does a boat have to do with all this?"
She grinned a grin that Hiccup could call mad borderline evil "We're going to the Isles of Doom."
"Uh….nope! Loved to, but can't! Um.. I have um….things! Yes-things, that need uh, doing." he finished weakly.
Camicazi gave him a look- the 'I don't believe your yak dung of a lie and you better do as I say' look.
"Hiccup," she started, making Hiccup weary "Do you really believe lies they say?"
"No, wait what-"
"See that's what I told them! You are brave!"
"Yeah!"
"And smart!" She continued.
"Yeah!"
"And willing to go to the Isles of Doom!"
"Ye- Nope. Uh-uh" he shook his head rapidly
"Yes you are and we're gonna need a map so you need to go get one from your dad."
"Why can't you get one from your mom?"
"Because we need those Hiccup." She said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Hiccup decided it'd be best to just go along with it.
"Fine," he caved in, " where do we meet?"
During natmal, they snuck onto the docks where they took the small boat that Cami had spotted early on. They moved stealthy and quickly confident on their ability and thankful for there size.
The boat Cami had chosen was -thankfully- small and only need two people to manage it. However, neither of them knew how to work the sails. Or steer. Or navigate.
(For a moment- a fraction of a second - Camicazi had half a mind to call this thing off. 'What was she thinking? This is mad!')
Eventually Camicazi snapped out of it, remembering everything she heard and learned when traveling with the Bogs. And Hiccup, he managed to figure out the map he had taken from his father and set them onto the right course towards the Isles of Doom.
The winds were in their favor, letting them arrive a bit before sunset on the rocky beach of the Isles. As soon as they set foot on the rocky terrains they dragged their boat inwards.
"So….. what are we supposed to do now?"
Cami surveyed the area, it was almost pitch black out, they needed a fire going soon and told Hiccup that much.
They collected broken branches and dry twigs for the fire. They soon had enough for a medium sized fire that should hold for the night.
They slept- well Hiccup stayed up for most of the night worried, it wasn't called the isles of Doom for nothing.
They woke up early the next morning, and went out to explore, Hiccup worried what his father would come out looking for him to drag him back to Berk.
They trudged down the heavily green vegetation, Camicazi, with her overly large sword in hand cutting down the greens that got in her way.
"Cami…" Hiccup whined, "What are we doing?"
She let out a puff of air, and turned abruptly, making Hiccup duck when the sword she was carrying almost sliced clean through him.
"Hiccup, come on! We need to explore! Besides my bog senses tell me there something on this island."
"Yeah, trees and rocks."
She ignored him and kept walking, swinging her sword. "When we find the goods, there mine. And if you help me take it back to the ship-"
"Boat."
"-I might give you a little something if I'm feeling generous."
"Gee, thanks." he replied dryly. Camicazi abruptly stopped causing Hiccup to bump into her. "Wh-what happened?"
"Do you hear that?" She asked putting down her sword and looking around trying to figure out where it was coming from.
"The sound of my nose cracking? Yeah, I- I heard that loud and clear."
Cami doesn't spare a glance his way, "No. It's coming from over there." she pointed towards the left. "Come on, let's go." She sheathed her sword and motioned for Hiccup to follow.
"Nope! Nu-uh! Cami I think it's time for us to go back." But of course Cami didn't listen to him, it was as if he wasn't here. She marched down, ducking under a low branch, leaving Hiccup standing there looking like a fool. Of course, Hiccup wasn't just going to stand there and leave Camicazi to get eaten, so with a irritable groan he rushed of to join her.
Camicazi is not -will not- let an opportunity like this pass up. She's a Bogs women, it's in her blood to explore, Thor be damned if she didn't find out what was making that noise.
They both approached the tree line, Hiccup looking a bit reluctant. Honestly he was scared out of his wits, Toothless had always been hesitant when passing these islands, when he asked Toothless why he's so reluctant to fly near the isles, Toothless told him of some dangerous thing living on the isles.
But of course he couldn't tell Cami that, she'd start questioning things.
Both were currently scared but to prideful to admit it. They continued down the dry, green path not really knowing where to go. Made it to a very large tree where sunlight pierced through it's leaves and branches, letting them know it was the end to the trees surrounding them. Hearts racing, Camicazi let out a deep breath before peaking around the tree, knowing full well that Hiccup sure as Hel won't.
Hiccup stared wide eyed at Cami, ready to bolt at any given time. This was crazy he thought. He shouldn't have let Cami drag him here but saying no to Camicazi is like a viking saying no to a dragon. You're either with or against. He was brought out of his thoughts when Cami started laughing.
"Ha!" She pushed the remaining branches out of her way and left the cover of the forest.
"Cami wait!" he stumbled out after her, his eyes landing on their 'Beast.' Their it stood. A goat. A short, hairy, smelly, old goat eating away at the grass at its feet.
Camicazi continued to chuckle, walking up to the goat to pet it. "You should have seen your face, all red and scared."
"What?" his face absurd, " I wasn't- I- You were just as scared!"
Cami scoff at that, was about to reply to that but she noticed a small leading underground, dark and dangours looking. "Hiccup stop petting the goat! Get over here, look."
The it was like an underground cave, it's opening at the side of the rocky hill. It was musty and had an odd odor coming from there. It reminded Hiccup of a dragon's mouth, from what he could see it was filled with draperies, flowstones, columns and stalagmites. The light entering from the small opening was not enough for him to be able to see but he did notice there were small openings atop of the cave which let in a stream of light. Besides him Cami was bursting with excitement.
"Let's go." She grabbed her sword and threw it in. It landed with a thump. She then grabbed on to the wall for support her fingers finding ledges strong enough to support her. She digged her feet into the rocks so to not fall in.
"Not this time, i've uh, had enough of exploring for one day but you could go ahead, knock yourself out." He went back to the goat and continued to pet it.
"Ugh boys. Fine you big wuss, don't run off anywhere i'll be back." She continued to grab onto the wall for support, once she was only a few feet away from flat ground did she let go of the cave wall and stumbled down her self. She turned to look back up the steep floor, upon seeing Hiccup and the goat she took a deep breath, walked over to where her sword was, bent down and continued into the dark cavern.
Hiccup was currently petting down the goat while thinking. Why would Toothless avoid this island? He was sure it wasn't the goat which was currently nicking at his tunic.
"Hey, stop it." He tugged on tunic with both hands, but the goat had a strong grip on it, they pulled back and forth for a moment longer before his tunic ripped. "Great." he muttered looking over the slimy section of his newly ripped shirt. The goat baha's, stretching his neck while eating his newly acquired food showing a rope attached to his neck underneath all that fur.
Hiccup furrowed his eyebrow, curious as to why the goat even had this. No one lived in the Isles of Doom and he didn't see anyone here. Camicazi couldn't have seen anyone as well or else she would have told him. He trailed the rope and found that it ended at it's brisket, covered by a thick layer of fur.
"How'd this get here?" He muttered.
Inside the cave it was musty and smelled a lot like yak dung. It was making her queasy making her want to hurl but she hold it in. She was far into the cave that she almost couldn't see anything besides from where the streams of light were at, further in there were less openings from which the light entered from.
She couldn't take it anymore, her feet were wet, the smell was awful and it was so dark. Hiccup had probably already left.
That bastard.
Muttering curses under her breath, she turned back around, sloshing the water in the process.
She had managed to take a couple more steps before she stepped in something sharp. She bent to pick it up, meaning to take it as a souvenir. She fumbled with it and continued on her way back. She saw another burst of light a couple feet away from her, once she was there she examined the rock under the light.
She did not shriek. (maybe she did, a little.)
What she did do was throw it away as far a possible from her. Creating a loud sounding blop.
And then she heard it, a low moan that made her spine go rigid and her hairs to stand. Her breathing got harder and louder and her hand had reached for her sword. She was still inside the light so she stepped out of it quietly. She heard it again,but this time it was louder and she could have sworn she saw something moving.
Not one to waste time, Cami took of feet splashing the water as she ran. Her sword was at hand and she could see the exit. Once there she, reluctantly, strapped her sword to her back and started climbing upwards out the cave. She scrambled out of the lip of the cave and once again took of when she saw Hiccup wasn't there.
She snarled, and unsheathed her sword running towards where they came from. She hacked at the leaves and tree branches that got in her way, eventually running into the rat and the goat. "Hiccup!"
The idiot was pulling the goat with the rope, "Hey Cami did you-" He stopped once he properly looked at her. Her trousers were soiled and mucky, her hair was even more of a tangled mess and she reeked. He scrunched up his nose in disgust. "What happened to you?"
She was out of breath, barely able to pant out about the thing in the cave.
"Are you serious?"
She let her sword fall to her side and squatted down, hands on her knees taking deep breaths.
The loud roar they heard confirmed Cami's story.
The goat started bleating more loudly, and Hiccup kind of wished that he hadn't agreed to coming here with Cami.
They both jumped when the screaming grew louder, running of towards the beach.
Cami was ahead of Hiccup, not bothering to look back to check on him. It was every viking for himself. Behind Camicazi Hiccup was being dragged by the goat, who had a very good sense of self perseverance.
They made it to the rocky shore line, still running away from the thing, looking for there boat. "Where's the boat!?" Cami panted out.
She turned her head to the side just in time to see the goat (and Hiccup) run ahead of her. "I don't know!" A loud roar came from behind them.
"Gods above!" She was currently having a hard time breathing, "You took the goat." She jumped over a washed up log.
"I couldn't just leave him!" Hiccup was out of breath and clinging on to the rope for dear life. He should have listened to Toothless when he told him the island was dangerous. The goat was still bleating. Chips of rocks sprayed around him when his hooves hit the ground. Up ahead of him he spotted the small sail boat they had come in. "Cami! The boat!"
Camicazi looked ahead and spotted it. Behind them they heard another roar and heard a crash. "Hurry!"
He didn't need to be told twice.
As soon as they reached the boat, Hiccup pushed the goat onto the boat which cause the goat to fall inside and land on its face. Both Cami and Hiccup pushed the boat of the shore and hopped on once they were deep enough. They jumped back into the boat once it was far enough into the sea. They collapsed onto the boat and were panting heavily. The goat was on the other side and was still bleating. Hiccup sat up enough for him to be able to see a strange creature throwing large rocks into the sea. He couldn't see it that well for the wind was strong and blowing them back west, back to Berk. Besides him Cami had also decided she needed to see what had been chasing them. Her eyes were wide and unbelieving.
"Wow." she finally said once they were far from the island.
The only thing Hiccup could do was nod.
They arrived back at Berk at night. Both chiefs of the tribes were standing at the deck when they arrived along with some other adults that had spotted them as well. Cami was pulled out of the ship by her mother, her mother immediately started to rant about how dangerous and foolish she was. Stoick on the other had sent a glare towards his son.
"Uh, hey dad."
The goat announced it's presence by bleating very loudly.