WHO I REALLY AM
(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)
by:Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson
Edited by clank2662, my awesome beta.
Summary:Astrid Hofferson, shieldmaiden of Berk and second-in-command of the dragon riders, swears to tell everything to her betrothed,Hiccup Haddock,even secrets. She tells him everything, except for one.Will Hiccup accept her after finding out the truth?(Story is set in the Race to the edge timeline)
DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
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DEFEND THE EDGE
"The Edge is under attack by the Hunters."
"What?! I think we need to go back and do something about it." Astrid said.
Hiccup nodded in agreement. They mounted up on their dragons, left the Bog-Burglar Island and fly to the Edge in the fastest speed they could. The earlier they could arrive, the better. While on their way, neither one of them spoke to each other. Well, for several reasons, obviously. Hiccup is upset of Astrid keeping a secret to him, so he just focused his attention in flying Toothless. On the other hand, Astrid knew that Hiccup doesn't want to talk to her. Hence, what happened.
But for now, they both only have one goal, and that is to help their friends defend their base from their enemies and ensure their safety.
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"I have already sent a Terror mail to Hiccup and Astrid. They might arrive in a few hours. But for now, maybe we could have the Hunters ourselves." Fishlegs said.
"You don't have to tell that to us, Fishface. It isn't necessary." Snotlout retorted.
"Rude." Ruffnut muttered under her breath.
They went out of the clubhouse and mount up on their dragons to take those Hunter Ships whose moving toward the Edge. At first, they thought that they could neutralize the number of ships, but when they saw the ships, they're faces' expression turned in horror. A whole batallion of battle ships surrounds the edge. After seeing this, they decided to go back to the clubhouse.
"We are outnumbered! What can we do now?" Snotlout exclaimed.
"We can't fight them."Tuffnut told them.
"Not to mention, we'll going to lose this one." Ruffnut added.
"No, I say we fight!" Fishlegs insisted.
"Wow! Is this really Fishlegs talking?" Ruffnut said in awe a bit fan-girling.
"How? We do not have a strategy,also we are outnumbered. Hiccup and Astrid are not here. They are our best members." Snotlout asked.
"Yeah. I totally agree. Sometimes, Snotlout thinks with sense." Tuffnut nodded in agreement.
"Hey!"
"Are you just going to give up?!The two might not be in here but they entrusted us to defend the Edge against intruders like Dragon Hunters. We shouldn't break their trust. You might already losing hope, for they outnumbered us but if they're here, they'll never give up. Look, maybe we just needed to avoid them reaching the island. Hiccup and Astrid won't be back in the few hours. We can do it!" Fishlegs encouraged his fellow riders.
"Wow Fish. That's on heck of a speech." says Tuffnut ,obviously, in a surprised manner.
"Very leader-like, Impressive and unexpected. I'm surprised." Ruffnut described.
"Very accurate decription, sister Nut." complimented Tuffnut.
"Thank you, brother Nut."Ruffnut thanked her brother.
"Shut up, you two! So, temporary leader, Fishface,what's our plan?" Snotlout asked.
"Split up,take on the element of surprise and sink those ships. Destroy it, if you wanted to." Fishlegs stated the plan.
They started going out and mounted up their dragons.
"You know, I'm starting to like Fishlegs as a leader." Tuffnut told his sister as he mounts up on Belch.
So, that's what they did. They splitted up having Snotlout on the west, Twins on the East ,and Fishlegs on the south of the Island, leaving the northern part of the island vulnerable. They went on flying low and attacked the ships in surprise, sinking most of the ships. But even though, they have prevented the ships from reaching the coast, they didn't know that small boats with several Hunters in them already reached the Northern part of the island. They thought that they have already defeated the Hunters which made them celebrate their victory. But suddenly, an explosion happen.
"Whoa! What did you two did again?!" Snotlout point to the Twins direction.
"We didn't. We were with you the whole time." Tuffnut replied.
Fishlegs went outside and went back to the clubhouse to tell the others what he saw.
"Fish, why are you panting?" Tuffnut asked ,while Ruffnut and Snotlout assisted Fishlegs
"They are on the island." Fishlegs panted.
"Who?"
"The Hunters."
"But we already defeated them, right?" Ruffnut asked.
"Shit. I know how they got in here. We left the North of the Island vulnerable." Fishlegs realized.
"It doesn't matter now we must-" Snotlout started,but he was quickly cutted off when a plasma blast and a woman yelling a battle cry was heard outside. Several screaming hunters were also heard on the background.
"They're back."Ruffnut mumbled."Thank Thor."
They went outside to see Hiccup and Astrid with Toothless and Stormfly knocking off the Hunters and sending them off the Edge. They might have started the job ,but the other two surely ended it.
"Hiccup, Astrid! You two are back."
The two turned their heads around to see this friend calling them. They immediately rushed and hugged them. The two were very happy that they're okay.
"What happened to you guys?" Hiccup asked.
"Are you all okay?" Astrid also asked.
"We're fine. The Hunters attacked earlier and we have sank their ships. Fishlegs took the lead." says Ruffnut.
Fishlegs blushed with this statement for he is proud of himself.
"That's good for you, Fishlegs!" Astrid exclaimed.
"You are making a very good leader An example." Hiccup complimented.
"Anyway, since we only have three dragons with us, we are just able to take the enemies on the different directions at the same time. South, west and east, leaving the northern part of the island vulnerable. We might take over the hunter ships and forgot about the northern part. Hence, we celebrated our little victory that's when the Hunters attacked the island by foot. And then, you two came." Snotlout explained.
"But, it doesn't matter anymore. The more important thing is that we've defended the Edge, all of us are safe and the two of you are back."Fishlegs shook his head and smiled.
"Speaking of you two, where have you been? What happened to you?"Tuffnut raised a brow.
Astrid and Hiccup exchanged glances, but there is a moment of silence. Until Ruffnut broke it.
"Looks like it's a long, juicy story, eh?" she said with a devious smirk.
"So, what is it?" Fishlegs' eyes narrowed in curiosity.
"I can't believe you guys are ganging up against us!" Astrid huffed.
"Not me." Snotlout told the others.
"Guys, can we just discuss it tomorrow? We just got from a long travel and we are tired. I think you guys, too. So, I see you all tomorrow?" Hiccup waved his hands and went to his hut after his statement.
"What's with, H?"asked Tuffnut.
"He usually wanted to talk with us when he came back from long travel." Snotlout said with his arms folded on his chest.
The others stared at him.
"What?! Of course, it's just an observation."
"He's just really tired. I'll go after him." Astrid sighed and went to follow Hiccup, leaving the other Riders behind.
She reached his door and knocked. She opened the door, entered and called him.
"Hiccup? Can I speak with you? Don't worry it will only take a moment." says Astrid with a soft and gentle voice.
"Fine. Go ahead, Astrid." Hiccup said tonelessly.
"It's about what happened earlier on Bog Burglar Island. I'm-"she started but Hiccup interrupted, closing his eyes and sighing.
"Please, Astrid. If its just what you wanted to talk about, just go. I don't want to talk about it now."
"But Hiccup-"
"I said go! Please. Give me some time and space."
Astrid did not do anything but to leave. She thought that Hiccup needs time to heal, for he must be hurt by her and her family secret. But, it isn't just Hiccup who's got hurt, she also is.
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A/N:That's all for this chapter. I have faced a little difficulty in writing this chapter. But thanks to clank2662 for giving couple of ideas.See ya on the next update!
ACNH