How You Doing Insane Gang!
I'm really getting back into writing right now, as I spend my free time writing college essays, rip.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
"I hope we aren't straying too far from our path." Fishlegs fretted.
"It's alright Legs, the place is actually on our route, so we aren't losing time." Hiccup reassured him.
"Do you think Brandr could join us?" Astrid asked.
Hiccup shrugged, "I don't see why not, he liked the White Knight, as long as his folks think it's okay."
The little cafe was in a bustling rural area, not quite a city but way more hectic than Berk back home. If you were in a rush the inconspicuous building wouldn't be found. The blue striped awning gave it a classic feel. There wasn't a parking lot in the plaza so they each parked along the street in a line. Ruffnut spotted Brandr's one of a kind bike parked off to the side.
Inside the place was only one room with a small bar in the corner, and then the kitchen. Road signs were plastered over the walls, some corroded, some brand new with polish sparkling. Each table had mismatching colored chairs, enhancing the different colored road and advertising signs hanging up.
Brandr raised his head up from the menu to wave them over jovially, his grin splitting his face wider as he realized Hiccup wasn't alone. Their table was smack dap in the middle of the busy cafe. Scooting his chair back, he stood up to greet them. He brought Hiccup's hand in for a hug. He did the same with the other guys. He gave the girls full hugs.
"Hiccup you dick!" "You made me think it was only you here."
The said culprit laughed. "I know, I wanted you to be surprised."
He shook his head at him in disbelief. "I've missed you guys."
"Yeah, we graduated, you should have seen the after party." Snotlout told him.
He only nodded. "I finished schooling back home in Colorado."
Each ordering some kind of coffee, they caught up with each other.
"Wait, wait, wait...you're telling me that Derek Skrill is a good guy now?"
Toothless, sitting next to him, elbowed him lightly. "I know! I didn't believe it either at first when I heard it."
Hiccup swatted at him from across the table. "You were there with me!"
"I know, but that didn't mean I wasn't shocked as all hell!"
Brandr interrupted the bickering brothers. "What's with the sudden change of heart?"
Toothless rubbed the back of his head, suddenly uncomfortable with the topic. Hiccup seemed to be exchanging looks with Astrid next to him.
He spoke up finally. "Thuggory died during a vandalism attempt with Dagur."
His eyebrows skyrocketed out of his head. "How?"
Hiccup leaned back into his chair. "Dagur said a guy was home and was obviously high off of something; he shot Warren through the chest killing him instantly."
"So that's when he decided to quit his bullshit," Brandr said crossing his arms over his chest. "It's sad that it had to come to that."
The others agreed.
Toothless nodded. "The team basically went their separate ways aftrwards, Warren and Savage are in prison for a robbery while Alvin and Heather are trying to get clean."
"Well, I hope that wasn't the reason you all drove down here for."
Snotlout laughed obnoxiously, "Ha! no way! We have greater news."
Hiccup leaned in closer over the table. "You know when we were kids, my hero was the White Knight?"
Brandr nodded his head, following along albeit confused about where this conversation was heading.
"Well, at the beginning of summer break, I heard rumors that he might still be alive and is hiding out here in Washington."
"You serious?"
"We're going to find out, I have his supposed address and everything."
Brandr slapped the table in excitement. "Damn! I can't believe it!"
Toothless grinned, "You better believe it, but we have an offer for you actually."
Hiccup nodded at his brother before turning to face Brandr.
"We wanted to ask if you would like to join us on this adventure."
His eyes widened comically, "Seriously?"
"Yeah man, we want the full team together."
"Well then of course I want to join you guys!"
"Your family won't be an issue?" Astrid asked.
Brandr waved her off. "No, this was my last day of visiting, I've spent a week and a half here. I want to blow this joint."
On that high note, the gang ordered and ate, excited to have the complete dream team together again.
Once again kind of short but I felt this was a good place to stop before heading into the major conflict of the story.
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