I know, I another chapter late as per my deadline! *Claps* No surprise there. Now let's get on with the chapter before I get distracted.
Gustav's hut (after the explosion)
"GUSTAV!" Hiccup yelled "What did you do?!" He demanded.
Gustav looked sheepishly at the burnt storage room housing many explosives, and then looked at the twins before answering Hiccup and Heather.
"Hiccup, I can explain-" Gustav started. He was interrupted by a loud roar, coming from the other side of the island.
Hiccup groaned and turned to look at Heather who sighed and already started to take off on Windshear.
Moments later, the duo landed at the source of the sound. They were horrified to find Astrid attacking a Deadly Nadder with blue scales.
"Astrid, No!" Hiccup yelled but Heather had already took out her double sided ax and knocked Astrid onto the ground.
Hiccup checked the Nadder for injuries. Thankfully there was none. The Nadder nudged Hiccup then took off.
"Why did you attack her?!" Hiccup demanded
"I didn't attack her! She charged at me and then tried to kill me!" Astrid tried to explain. Her explanation was so dumb, even Gustav could have seen through it.
"Astrid are you sure that's what happened?" Hiccup asked
"Y-y-yes." Astrid replied sort of confident. She was a little hurt that Hiccup doubted her. She always stuck up for the tiny fishbone when they were younger, but now after he met this Heather character, he changed. No, no it was something else. She never really would understand what.
"Astrid didn't you think that she could have just been curious to meet someone new? Stormfly would never try and attack anyone without a really good reason." Heather impatiently explained
Astrid glared at Heather. Seriously who was she to say all that. Astrid told her just that.
"Why do YOU have to keep butting your head in everything?! Who are you Miss Perfect?!" Astrid snarled back
Heather was slowly losing her temper. Why was she so boar-headed? Why couldn't she just accept things for once and not resort to violence? How could Hiccup have liked her?
"Excuse me. Who was the one who accepted Hiccup for who he is? What are you doing out here anyway?" Heather asked
"I was looking for my idiot of a fiancee before that beast attacked me!" Astrid yelled
"Astrid. Are you engaged to Snotlout?" Hiccup quietly asked
"Yes. Did you really think that everything stayed the exact same after you left? I'm engaged to Snotlout and he's going to be the next chief Hiccup." Astrid explained to him
Hiccup didn't really know what to say. After all these years, did he still feel the same about Astrid the way he did when they were 15? He had Heather as his support now. She was one of his best friends, but no, they weren't together.
Heather noticed that Hiccup was in deep thought. She quietly said, " Hiccup, we should probably look for the others." She then turned to Astrid and said "Check if Snotlout's near the watchtower near the docks and if not come tell me." Astrid nodded and slowly backed away.
"Let's go Hiccup."
She and Hiccup both took off to the clubhouse where everyone was sitting in silence (exclude Astrid and Snotlout.) When Hiccup entered followed by Heather, Stoick immediately stood and said "Son, I'm so-"
Hiccup held up a hand to silence him. "I've thought about and decided that you can stay for a couple of days. ONLY until we can gather some supplies for a ship, so you can leave. Until then, you can stay in the guest huts and NOT start anymore explosions." This comment was pointed directly to the twins and Gustav.
"Why is it that he always looks directly at me whenever he says that?" Gustav mumbled
"Something you'd like to say Gustav?" Hiccup asked
"No!" Gustav replied
"Alright, Dagur and Eira. Show our guests to their huts. Gustav and the twins will be cleaning up from the explosion earlier." Hiccup said very matter-of-factly
Just then Astrid entered with a whiny Snotlout. Hiccup instructed Dagur to show them to their huts too. Snotlout objected.
"I don't get it. Why do we have to take orders from the runt of our group?" Snotlout said, once again unable to keep his fat mouth shut
"You know Snotlout, if we hadn't brought you and the others to the edge, you all would have been drowned by now. So maybe it's best if you shut up for once in your life and leave." Hiccup said
Snotlout sheepishly shuffled out of the clubhouse with the others. Soon everyone was settled in, and all was right with the world. Just Kidding!
There were TWICE as many explosions as before, much to Hiccup and Heather's annoyance. Snotlout was always trying to woo Heather, much to her disgust. Stoick kept trying to make conversation with Hiccup, which always ended disastrously with Hiccup trying to avoid his dad more than ever. Speaking of Stoick, Dagur was still ticked off for destroying his island. (I use the term 'ticked' lightly) Heather and Astrid barely acknowledged each other.
BUT, there were some good things that came out of the Berkians unexpected visit. Fishlegs and Eira got along swimmingly. (although Hiccup felt a little left out, seeing as he was usually the one who geeked out with Eira. Still, he felt happy that Eira had found a close friend. Maybe something more...) Gustav and the twins made no problems. (Yeah right they don't.) Hiccup got along with Gobber really well, seeing as he was his only friend on Berk. Other than that, things were pretty chaotic and awkward at meal times.
At the clubhouse. 2 weeks later
Hiccup had just received bad news from Mala. He had written to her about the Berkians unexpected visit, via Terror mail. She had warned him to take care of the dragons, what with them around and that the lumber traders would be delayed due to an incoming storm. Hiccup was frustrated at this. He wanted his father off his island as soon as possible. According to the letter, the traders wouldn't be due for another month. Hiccup didn't want the Berkians on the island for another month! He wanted them gone. His thoughts were interrupted by a gentle cooing from his faithful companion. He placed a hand on Toothless' head and sighed. Toothless purred worriedly at his rider's worried face and gently nudged him.
"Yeah you're right bud. I need some air." Saying so he went and changed into his (super cool) flight suit made of shed Night Fury scales. He then climbed on Toothless' back and rode off.
The flight was magical. It helped take Hiccup's mind off of things. He couldn't remember when he last had this much fun. They did barrel loops, flew with timberjacks and so much more! Hiccup finally tested his artificial wings and they were a huge success! He couldn't wait to tell Heather.
It was nearly sunset now and the Berkians began to worry about him (excluding Snotface and the twins). Just then the majestic duo flew into the clubhouse startling everyone but the Dragon Riders who were quite used to Hiccup's dramatic entrances.
"Where have ye been?" Stoick asked
"Why would YOU care?!' Hiccup shot back
Once again the awkward and uncomfortable silence broke out. It was disturbed by a loud cluck. Everyone turned to see Tuffnut holding hands, er, wings with a chicken.
"Guys, meet my new best friend! Her name is...Chicken!" Tuff said with a dramatic flourish
"Wow. Very creative for a Thorston." Dagur sarcastically said
As soon as he said that, the Berkians and the Dragon riders started arguing almost on cue. Hiccup sighed and turned to look at his friend who grumbled in annoyance.
"This is going to b a VERY long month." Hiccup quietly said to Toothless who gargled in agreement. Little did know that, that month would change his life forever.
I finished a chapter! I started this like on Friday and finished today morning. Bad news, a couple of relatives are staying with us over break and they'll be sleeping in my room. I'm not sure when I'll be able to update but I'll try as soon as possible. Please PM me any ideas you have for this fanfic. It would help so much! Until the next chapter though, bye!