Thank you again to anyone reading. Same warnings apply as always. I'm sorry my updates take so long but it takes a lot of working out since I write the last chapter first then work my way back. Please ignore any spelling or grammar errors. I'm still open to any pairing requests; some of the other characters I will be using include Merida, Repunzel, most of the httyd and rotg characters as well as bh6.
To Dragon Snowflake don't worry if you haven't figured Hiccup out yet that was my intention but all will be revealed in the next few chapters' hope that's not a spoiler.
Chapter 5. Night Time Visits.
A long silence stretched between the two friends. Hiccup pulled his phone away from his ear checking Astrid was still connected, she was. Putting the phone back to his ear he asked. "Astrid you still there?"
There was a sharp intake of breath on the other end. "Your arms not broken? I was sure..."
Hiccup hung his head and examined his wrist again. Yellow and green mottled bruising patterned his skin. The swelling was slight, barely noticeable anymore and the stiffness was lessening by the minute. He was fairly sure by morning his wrist would be fine. "I thought so too. I guess it was just bruised." They both knew it was a lie but it reassured them both a little that their reality hadn't slipped completely off kilter.
"I don't really know what to say." Astrid admitted.
"Whoa, Astrid Jane Hofferson at a loss for words I might just die of shock."
"Ha-ha, very funny. I guess we should get some rest, but I'll be round yours first thing in the morning."
"I guess." Hiccup really didn't want to say goodnight just yet but it was unfair to keep Astrid awake all night because he was afraid to fall back asleep (Even though she would if he asked).
After Hiccup placed his phone back on his bedside table beside his lamp he glanced at his clock 10.23pm. Hiccup's room was a fair size he had a large window across the back wall, his double bed sat against the right wall with a bedside table on either side. Each table held a small touch lamp (one of those you tapped the base to turn on and off) Though at the moment only one was lit. Straight opposite his bed was his old rickety desk and chair. On the left side of his desk was a dresser and on the right was a large double wardrobe that was pushed into the corner where his back wall met with the left wall. His room was painted magnolia with the wall his bed sat against a soft olive green. Even to Hiccup his room looked bare he had no TV. no CD player and no computer. Most of his possessions like his books, laptop and drawing equipment were stored under his bed in plastic storage containers. Hiccup couldn't stand clutter in less it was on his desk, but if it was on his desk it wasn't technically clutter in Hiccup's mind. With a sigh Hiccup dragged himself off his bed towards his bedroom door grabbing his night wear out of his draw on his way and across the hallway to his bathroom. Yes it was his bathroom; Hiccup's dad Stoick had an en-suit in his bedroom, so Hiccup got what would have been the family bathroom (if there was more then just Hiccup and his dad in the house) to himself. The Haddock house was a descent sized two storey three bedroom house, with a nice sized yard at the back and a drive at the front. It was far from anything special but it was home. Sometimes Hiccup felt it was too big for just the two of them, but he couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Hiccup had lived in this house since his mum died when he was six. Shutting the bathroom door behind him Hiccup turned the shower on and started to strip down. After removing his jeans Hiccup caught sight of himself in the mirror above the sink. His shoulder bones protruded out of his waxy skin, he could count every rib and his hip bones looked sharp enough to slice threw his skin. Running a hand threw his straw like hair Hiccup proceeded to get in the steaming water. As soon as the hot stream hit his skin the small teen hissed at the slight burn. Hiccup's whole body tensed for a moment before relaxing and he rested his forehead against the cool tiles as the events of the day ran threw his head one more time. Hiccup snapped his eyes open when he realised he would have to see Jackson and Elsa at school tomorrow. In all the confusion of the day it had completely slipped Hiccup's mind. How was he supposed to avoid a repeat of today? With a groan Hiccup let himself slip to the floor he could feel his heart rate speed up and his chest tighten. Gathering himself quickly with a few deep breaths Hiccup pushed himself to his feet and set about the task he'd set out to do. Ten minutes later Hiccup was clean, dried and dressed in an overly large green long sleeve t-shirt that fell over his hands and a loose pair of grey pants that pooled around his feet. Hiccup knew he looked like a toddler dressed in his older brothers clothes, but he really didn't care no-one was here to see him and he was comfy. Hiccup walked back into his room already exhausted from the little exercise he'd done so far. He knew he should go downstairs and make himself something to eat, but the thought of walking all the way down the stairs threw the living room and then into the small kitchen had him nearly stumbling with fatigue. Bed would do for now in the morning he'd have a descent breakfast. His dad worked 12 hour night shifts so he wouldn't be home until around 7am tomorrow morning so no-one would know if he skipped yet another meal. In the back of his mind Hiccup was just a little concerned about his lack of appetite. Entering his room and closing his door Hiccup staggered to his haven of thick duvets and pillows and flopped head first into the mass.
"Wow, you look knackered."
Hiccup screamed and shot up onto his knees, eyes wide as he stared at his headboard. Swallowing hard Hiccup slowly turned to face the voice. The lamp at the side of his bed casting just enough light for Hiccup to see the tall lean figure sat on the old chair beside his desk. Jack sat there his long legs stretched out in front of him, hands behind his head and a lazy smile on his hansom face. Hiccup glanced at the door.
"Please don't, I don't want to have to chase you again." Jack said noticing.
Hiccup met Jack's pleading cobalt eyes. Jack stood suddenly and took a step towards the auburn haired boy. Hiccup shrank against his headboard. The jock paused; his face twisting into an expression Hiccup knew but couldn't place.
"P-please don't...p-please don't hurt m-me." Hiccup stuttered.
Jack opened his mouth to say something then snapped it shut. With a frustrated sigh Jack grabbed a handful of his white hair. "I'm not going to hurt you. Why would you think that?"
"M-my dads down the h-hall..."
"Cut the crap Hic, I know your dad works nights. Answer my question, why on earth would you think I would hurt you?" Jack cut in.
Hiccup sat up swiftly. "W-why? Maybe because y-your sisters a psycho and your n-not any better." Hiccup hissed.
Jack's eyes narrowed. "I know Elsa can be a little overprotective, but psycho is a bit harsh. And what did I ever do?" A chill creped into the room.
Hiccup shivered. What little confidence Hiccup had gathered dissolved and he sunk back again. Maybe Jack really didn't remember that first day of school. Hiccup shifted around uncomfortably under Jack's gaze. Bringing his knees to his chest and wrapping a skinny arm around them Hiccup asked. "H-how did you k-know where I l-lived and h-how do you k-know my dad works nights?"
"It wasn't hard to find out. Will you please look at me?"
Hiccup lifted his head just enough to catch Jack's gaze. "W-why are y-you here?"
"To talk to you."
"J-just talk?"
Jack frowned at the question. "Hic please relax, I just want to know what happened today. Why Elsa went after you, she won't tell me anything."
Hiccup bit his lip Jack sounded so sincere, but if what Hiccup thought he'd discovered about the twins was true he could be the most dangerous person Hiccup ever met. But Hiccup wanted to believe him; he wanted to know more about the platinum blond captain. Hiccup noted he wasn't really scared of Jack (unlike Elsa) he was just really, really nervous. Hiccup decided to take a chance and with a deep breath he asked. "W-what are you?" That sounded so much better in his head.
Jack just stared at the smaller teen for a minute. "What do you mean?"
Was Jack really going to treat Hiccup like an idiot? Hiccup ground his teeth together and balled his fists a small fire started to burn in his chest. "Oh gee, I don't know. W-what about the fact that you and your sister can make ice appear in July. No wait everyone can do that right or maybe your going to pretend it's just a coincidence. Or the fact that your eyes change, or how a-about your t-teeth g-grow..." Hiccup trailed off at the look Jack was giving him.
Jack was completely still he almost seemed to be holding his breath wearing that same look Hiccup felt he should understand. His head was slightly bowed hiding his eyes underneath his white hair. "You already know, don't you?" It was asked as a question, but it wasn't it was a statement.
Hiccup shook his head in denial. The crease in between Jack's dark eyebrows deepened.
"Bullshit, your lying."
Hiccup shook his head again. "I-I don't k-know anything for sure j-just a theory." Hiccup explained sheepishly.
Jack suddenly leapt across the room from where he was stood, landing on his knees in front of Hiccup on the bed. Hiccup snapped his head back but winced when the back of his skull made contact with the headboard behind him. Jack braced his hands on either side of the auburnette's head boxing him in. Hiccup managed a little squeak before his emerald eyes locked on Jack's cobalt blue cat eyes. Hiccup sat mesmerized, Jack's pupils were flickering rounding slightly before elongating again. His cobalt irises had white swirling in them, it looked almost like a snow storm was trapped somewhere in their depths. Hiccup didn't realise he was leaning forward until.
"Um Hic..." Jack whispered.
Hiccup blinked a couple of times before his face flushed and he moved back slightly. Embarrassed Hiccup mumbled an apology. Jack grinned and Hiccup flushed a little more. The smile faded from Jack's face.
"Hiccup I really need to know, are you the rouge?"
"I can't answer that."
Jack pulled back a little. "Hiccup I'm serious I need To know if..."
Hiccup cut jack off by holding up a hand. "I can't answer b-because I don't k-know what one is."
Jack watched Hiccup carefully he seemed to be sincere. Jackson let out a huge sigh. "I'm hungry."
Hiccup froze wide eyed and completely terrified. Jack held up his hands shaking them side to side as he fumbled over the misunderstanding. "No, no, no I meant food in your fridge chips, pizza and stuff not..." Jack started giggling as Hiccup relaxed and some colour returned to his cheeks.
Hiccup puffed out his cheeks in irritation half at Jack laughing at his reaction and half at the thought of going all the way downstairs. After a moment Hiccup decided it was better to get Jack to the kitchen before his appetite changed to something more thirst clenching. Hiccup leaned forward and placed his hand on Jack's chest pushing him back lightly. Jack's chest was pure muscle underneath his palm; Hiccup could feel Jack's heartbeat in his finger tips. Without his permission Hiccup's fingers clenched in the fabric of Jack's hoodie. His breath started to catch in his throat and his vision blurred around the edges. Whatever was happening to Hiccup Jack was feeling too, his pulse was beating in his ears and his breath was coming in little gasps. Hiccup's small hand was clenching and unclenching in the dark blue fabric. Jack felt himself lean forward as Hiccup slowly raised his head; Jack was met with big forest green cat eyes. Quicker then Hiccup could process Jack grabbed both of Hiccup's wrist yanked him off the bed where the small teen hit the floor hard. Jack straddled Hiccup and slammed his trapped wrist to floor either side of his head.
"You liar." Jack roared.
Hiccup whimpered if Elsa was strong it was nothing compared to Jack's strength.
"I can't believe I fell for it. Elsa was right I should have listened to her." Jack continued to ramble as Hiccup stared at the larger teen helplessly.
"J-Jack?" Hiccup whispered.
"How many? How many of them are dead?" Jack yelled.
Hiccup started to panic Jack wasn't making any sense and his wrists were going numb. "J-Jack please I d-don't know what you want." He cried trying to squirm free.
Jack let go only to grab Hiccup by his collar and yank him to his feet. Turning him roughly Jack pushed Hiccups face towards the full length mirror that was hung on the wall beside his bedroom door. "Like hell you don't"
Hiccup gasped when he saw his eyes, they weren't his eyes at all. Hiccup's legs gave out, but Jack was fast. Feeling Hiccup slip he let go of his shirt and wrapped his arms around Hiccup's waist. Slowly Hiccup traced his fingers around his eyes as Jack watched him in the mirror over his shoulder. He could feel the auburnette start to tremble.
"M-my eyes. Jack what's w-wrong with my eyes?" Hiccup asked panic clear in his voice.
"You really don't know do you?" Jack asked more then a little bewildered.
"W-what do you mean?" Hiccup looked at Jack threw the mirror.
Jack knew from that one look Hiccup had told him nothing but the truth, he knew nothing. "Those are the eyes of a vampire. That means your one of us Hic."
Hiccup shook his head. "No, n-no I haven't been bitten by anyone h-human or animal." Hiccup argued that was the way it worked right? A vampire bites you drains all your blood then feeds you its own and then you die and wake up a few days later as one of the undead. Hiccup would remember that he was sure.
"Hollywood." Jack said simply as if it explained everything.
Hiccup spun to face Jack. "What's that s-supposed to mean?"
Jack took a step back and raised his hands in surrender. "I mean vampires can't turn people into vampires by biting them."
Hiccup stood for a moment staring blankly at the white haired teen. "B-but then how c-can I be one?"
Jack shrugged with a little sad smile. "The same way we all are, you were born one."
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