Note: I want to point out a few things, because I want to make some things clear to my readers. First, Hiccup's throat and arms are pretty slashed up, meaning he CAN'T physically ask for help. Second, Hans scared him a bit. Hiccup has also never seen any humans with powers, only dragons. Hans also told Hiccup that Elsa murdered her parents, in canon Dagur the Deranged admits to setting up his father to be killed. When Hiccup was told that in canon with Dagur, he was not comfortable with that, so it would deter him a bit from seeking help right away. Finally, Hiccup is sixteen in the story, so he is only a year older than his 1st movie/cartoon series-self, and far from his second movie-self. So, he is between both canons, meaning he is still learning.
Warning: I have an awkward scene in the story, the hint is that Hiccup was out cold when Kristoff helped dress him, this time Hiccup will be awake.
Bonding and Miscommunication
Hiccup woke up the next day feeling a bit better. He tried to sit up, and use his arms as support, but a flash of pain shot through them. He collapsed on the bed breathing hard. That aggravated his throat, and soon he was coughing up blood. Through squinted eyes, he saw blood patches appear on the green sleeves of the shirt he wore. The blood from his mouth dropped on the pillow beneath his head, and the blood from his arms dripped on to the mattress.
What happened to me? I can't remember anything from when my father left, or before I woke up here.
"Mr. Viking? I'm here to check up on you, and escort you arou-OH MY GOSH!"
Hiccup looked up, and saw the red-haired girl from yesterday.
What was her name again? Oh yeah, it was Anna.
"Stay right there! I mean…OH GOSH!" Anna babbled. "Healer! We need a Healer! Elsa! Anybody!"
Hiccup watched Anna as she panicked. He felt like laughing. It seemed like Princess Anna could not handle the sight of blood. Viking at a very young age saw blood, well more specifically, he and his friends as well as the generations before them. The war between Vikings and Dragons had been brutal, and he was glad it was finally over.
"Anna, what is it?" A male voice interrupted Hiccup's thoughts.
"I came in here to check on the Viking, and he was bleeding!"
Oh please, ignore the person bleeding to death in front of you.
A figure entered the room; it was one of the many Healers.
YAY! Someone will notice me now!
"Step aside." The Healer told Anna and Kristoff. "Now boy, let's get you fixed up."
The Healer helped Hiccup up into a sitting position, and rolled up the sleeves of his shirt. She removed the bandages from his arms slowly, so she would not aggravate his wounds. Hiccup heard Anna gasp in horror when she saw his wounds. Even Hiccup grimaced, his arms were a mess. Lines crisscrossed in a bloody patchwork quilt.
"Nothing life threatening, but you really need to be careful with your arms." The Healer told him.
She discarded the bloody bandages, and began to wash his wounds. When she was done, she put ointment on them; finally she wrapped fresh bandages around his arms. After that, she focused on Hiccup's neck, she unbuttoned the collar on his shirt, and began to unwind the blood-stained bandages.
"The wound on your neck opened up a bit, but it will be an easy fix."
Hiccup let the Healer do what she needed to do, he knew better than to fuss. He glanced over at Kristoff and Anna. Anna was extremely pale, and she looked like she was about to faint. Kristoff's fists were clenched, and he was muttering under his breath.
"All done!" The Healer announced. "Now, what brought you here in the first place Princess Anna?"
"I was going to escort the Viking boy around the castle." Anna replied, no longer looking at Hiccup.
"I don't know if that is a good idea." The Healer said.
Please! I don't want to stay in this bed anymore. It's too soft!
"He is doing better, until just now, but he could use the fresh air." Kristoff told her.
"He can go, but if he gets too tired, bring him back."
Yes!
"Also, before you go, get him another shirt, and a jacket."
Hiccup noticed that Anna blushed at the shirt comment.
"Kristoff, stay with the Viking, I will be right back." Anna said.
Hiccup was left alone with Kristoff. The Healer had left with Anna. The older blonde man looked at him. Hiccup was uncomfortable when Kristoff studied him with brown eyes.
"So, you're a Viking?"
Hiccup nodded slightly, careful not to injure himself further.
"Really? You don't really look like one."
Hiccup glared at Kristoff.
"Sorry, I hope I didn't take too long!" Anna exclaimed when she reentered the room.
Hiccup noticed that she held a bundle of clothes in her arms.
"You will not believe it, but one of our seamstresses designed this outfit for the Viking in like two days, without sleep! She used the Viking's ruined clothes for inspiration!" Anna exclaimed, putting the clothes on Hiccup's bed. "I can't wait to see it on you!"
Hiccup leaned away from Anna as she leaned towards him with a smile on her face.
"Wow! You've got really pretty green eyes!" Anna exclaimed.
She turned to Kristoff.
"Right Kristoff?"
The blonde man stared blankly back at her.
"Sure?" He finally responded.
"Oh! The Viking boy will need help getting dressed! I will see you outside in a bit!" Anna told Kristoff.
Before Kristoff could reply, she was out of the room. Hiccup and Kristoff exchanged looks. Kristoff reached over to the bed, and picked up the clothes.
"Well, at least you are awake this time."
What is that supposed to mean?
He looked down at himself.
He dressed me?!
"We probably don't have to change your underwear…" Kristoff began.
A pair of undies fell from the pile, causing Hiccup to blush in horror.
"Okay, I will be right here if you need any help." Kristoff told him.
Kristoff handed the clothes over to Hiccup.
Well, I think I found one problem.
Hiccup could not bend his arms to get the clothes closer to him, so the tumbled to the floor.
"Well, this is a problem."
You're telling me!
"I guess it can't be helped."
Kristoff gathered the clothes, and placed them on the bed. He helped Hiccup out of the bed, and out of his blood-stained clothes. Hiccup was grateful that his underwear was left on for the time being. Kristoff's eyes settled on Hiccup's prosthetic leg, before he shook his head to get back on task. Before Hiccup could even blink, his old underwear was replaced by the fresh pair. Neither of them made eye contact with each other while that was done. Next Kristoff helped him put on his new pair of pants, and after that he was helped with his shirt. Kristoff put a piece of clothing around his shoulders, and buttoned it for him at the front. The clothes hid his wounded arms and neck. Both the teenager and the young man were mortified over the situation.
"You're done." Kristoff announced, not looking him in the eye.
Hiccup did not want to look at him in the eye either at that moment.
"Are you done?" Anna asked, as she opened the door a crack.
She had her eyes closed.
"Yes." Kristoff replied.
Anna opened her eyes.
"Oh! Mr. Viking you look so cute!" Anna exclaimed. "Here, let's get a look at you in the mirror."
Hiccup towards the mirror. The outfit he was wearing reminded him of something one of his villagers would have made, only much fancier to fit with the population of Arendelle. His pants were a dark green, and the shirt he wore was a lighter green. The shirt was long-sleeved, and it actually managed to match his tunic that he had always worn at home. The edge of his shirt on the sleeves and arms had dark brown fur, a type of fur Hiccup had never seen before. There were light brown bands on his sleeves, which were in the same exact style and location as what his tunic had. He wore a half cloak thing; it started at his neck, and ended at his elbows. It was dark brown, and edged in fur, a gold clasp at his neck kept it closed. The boot he wore was almost identical to the one he wore before he came to Arendelle, but it was a darker brown, and matched his half-cloak. Around his waist he wore a brown belt, in the similar style to his old one. The edge of the pant leg for his left side was edged in brown fur, like the majority of his outfit.
"You like it?" Anna asked.
Hiccup nodded slightly in response.
"YAY!"
Hiccup's stomach growled. He blushed when Anna and Kristoff stared at him. Anna jumped to her feet.
"I forgot! Elsa had the servants cook breakfast for us!" Anna exclaimed, grabbing Kristoff and Hiccup by the wrist. "Come on!"
The young woman dragged both Hiccup and Kristoff to the dining hall. When they arrived, the servants were putting the final plates on the table. She let go of Kristoff, and led Hiccup to his seat. Kristoff pulled out a chair for Anna, before sitting down next to her.
I hope I can eat; I can't bend my arms very well.
Hiccup reached over to grab a fork, but as he tried to grip it, pain shot through his arm.
OW!
Kristoff and Anna stared at him, before Anna waved a servant over.
"Our guest needs help eating."
The servant nodded her head, and blushed when she got closer to Hiccup. Hiccup did not notice, he was making sure he did not reopen his wounds. The servant sat down next to a surprised Hiccup, and began to feed him.
I haven't been fed like this since I was a baby!
After the embarrassing meal, Hiccup, Anna, and Kristoff began their tour around the castle. The first room Hiccup entered, besides the infirmary and the dining room, was the gallery. Hiccup had never seen so many paintings in his entire life!
I wish I had my sketchbook.
He looked down at his arms.
I also wished I had the use of my arms and hands.
"Hey, what's your name? I can't call Viking boy forever." Anna said.
"Anna he can't speak."
"I know, but we can still find out."
Hiccup stared at her blankly. He could not speak, or move his arms well without risking further injury. Anna stared at Hiccup with eager blue eyes. Hiccup relented.
Maybe if I pointed to things that have the letters to my name, they can spell it out.
Hiccup spotted a hazel plant as they walked by it, he pointed at it.
"Your name is Hazel?" Anna asked.
Hiccup shook his head, and pointed at the plant again, but this time he lifted his index finger as far as it could go, without causing pain. He watched in satisfaction when both Anna and Kristoff's eyes widened in understanding. It was Anna who spoke.
"So, your name starts with an 'H'?"
Hiccup nodded.
"Okay, let me think…you are a Viking, so Norse names that that begin in H…Hallsteinn?"
Hiccup shook his head.
Hallvardr?"
Another shake of the head.
"Hmm…"
Hiccup took pity on her, and made a motion with his body, which he hoped indicated hiccups.
"Hiccups!"
"Your name is Hiccups?" Kristoff exclaimed.
Hiccup rolled his eyes. He used his hands to represent the letters of his name. He put up six fingers, then he lifted his seventh, and shook his head.
"So, it's Hiccup?" Anna questioned.
Hiccup nodded in response.
"Okay Hiccup, let's go outside!" Anna exclaimed. "I want to show you the horses, then the new ducklings, Sven, one of the servant's cats had kittens…"
"Anna, take it easy, one step at a time." Kristoff told her.
"Sorry, I am just so excited! Hiccup is doing better, and everything is going so well!"
Hiccup followed them outside, the vast landscape made him stop in his tracks, everything was amazing!
Anna and Kristoff don't seem too bad. Maybe they can help me with the Queen, and everything else. Except maybe not, the Queen murdered her parents! Do I want to seek help from someone like that? Hans said…
Hiccup clutched his head, the best he could, in pain. The name Hans triggered something in his memory. Hiccup's memory flashed to Hans talking to him, to Hans sitting at a table with him, to his own reflection in the tea he had drunk from. He became dizzy, and as he collapsed, he felt Kristoff catch him. Then everything became black.
A black shape landed in the forest near the human territory that surrounded the castle. The Night fury, the offspring of lightning and death itself, sniffed the air. He could smell water that made up the majority of the territory. He flicked his tail, and crooned at the artificial fin that made up half of it. His best friend had made it, and he had activated it so he could fly on his own. He hated it!
I will destroy anyone that has harmed my Hiccup!
Toothless thought about the say he returned to Berk, and did not see his best friend. He had been sent to Dragon Island for his safety, because a strange ship had entered the harbor. The nights he had spent there seemed to last forever, but when he saw Hiccup during the day, time seemed to stop for him. He had his Hiccup! The day Hiccup did not arrive for him had been a nightmare for him.
Toothless had gone to the part of the island Hiccup and his friends would arrive at. They would tie their boat to a tree, and give them fish. That day they were late, Toothless waited with Hookfang, Barf and Belch, Meatlug, and Stormfly. It was hours before he had seen any of the riders. He had run up to them, eyes searching for his Hiccup, when he did not see him he turned to Astrid.
"I'm sorry Toothless, Hiccup…something has happened to him…"
Toothless had stared at her, and he saw rain, no tears, flowing from the corners of her eyes. He nuzzled her cheek, and she wrapped her arms around him. Toothless' pupils narrowed when he got a faint whiff of blood. Hiccup's blood!
"Toothless wait!" Astrid had called, but he had ignored her.
Hiccup had enabled him to fly on his own, and he was not using that gift to return to Berk. He landed on the docks, and ran up the ramps to the home he shared with Hiccup. The man Gobber had tried to stop him, but he knocked him to the side.
Blood! Hiccup's Blood!
He had felt his eyes narrow in anger, then he lowered his head in grief. Someone had hurt his brother, his best friend, his Hiccup! The scent of blood stirred something in his chest. He began to cry. He wanted Hiccup back!
The only reason he stopped was due to Stormfly telling him about the plan to find Hiccup and bring him home. Toothless had waited in the shadows, while Astrid and Stormfly had left for their search. The other riders went with them. Since the other dragons had to take care of their riders, Toothless got ahead of them. When night had fallen, he had reached a port. He landed, and hid in the shadows. A strange man with glasses was ranting.
"Where has that Hans gotten to? We are delayed because of him!"
"Sorry, but I forgot to give you a message from him, Duke of Weaseltown."
"It's Weselton, and that delay cost us. Check on the cargo, we leave now!"
Toothless sniffed the air, and caught the faintest hint of Hiccup's scent. He followed the scent to the other side of the port, sticking to the shadows the entire way. He spotted two men talking about Arendelle, they walked near the docks where Toothless lost Hiccup's scent. One man pointed in the direction Arendelle would be, and told the other man to wait for the next ship. Getting the information he wanted, Toothless flew off again towards the place called Arendelle.
Toothless had flown for hours, until he spotted the human settlement.
Toothless' thoughts went to the current issue. He would start his search in the settlement. He felt a growl rise in his throat.
Anyone who has harmed Hiccup will pay!
A strange scent caught his attention. He spotted a female human with white hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. She wore a blue dress that sparkled in the light. Toothless resisted the urge to chase the reflections caused by the dress. He saw her using ice, and that intrigued him.
Is she an Alpha in human form?
Toothless got a whiff of her scent.
Hiccup's blood is on her!
Toothless barreled out of the forest, and lunged at her. The female screamed, and Toothless found himself shaking snow out of his face. He glared at her.
Her snow will not stop me!
Toothless lunged again, and the dodged the snow she flung at him. He managed to pin the female Alpha against the tree with his claws. Her blue eyes stared into his own, as she breathed heavily in panic. A shout alerted him to two of her guards, and with a sweep of his tail, he knocked them off of their feet. He turned towards the female Alpha, and opened his mouth. Ice knocked him back from his target, and he backed off with an angry growl.
This isn't over! You will PAY!
Toothless began to circle the female Alpha, but the sound of other guards distracted him. This Alpha was well protected. With a glare, and a roar in the female Alpha's direction, he bolted back into the forest. He watched as the female Alpha was checked over by her guards, and as they rushed her to safety. He spotted them leading her to the largest human house, which Hiccup told him would be called a castle among other cultures. His eyes narrowed, the castle would be his next destination. The female Alpha would pay for what she did to his Hiccup!
TO BE CONTINUED…
Note: I managed to get all four dresses I wanted for Frozen in my Animal crossing game. Also, the appearance for my Hiccup save file wasn't totally random, I was looking at the guide, and the way you answer the questions gives the character the appearance. Also, I drew Hiccup's outfit, but I may not post it until later. I am still deciding whether I want to make a webcomic of this in the future after all my other fanfics are finished. Thank you for reading.