Previously in HTTYD: The Terrible Duo
*Growl*
... At this point, I am afraid to look at what's behind me...
Staring back at me were two yellow reptilian eyes which were formed into a glare...
At the Forest, Marcus's POV
For the first time in a long month, I am completely terrified.
Neither I nor the dragon(Yellow slit eyes obviously belong to a dragon) had moved or broken eye contact. As terrified as I am now, I could not help but feel curious about what type of dragon is right in front of me. Although... I might be getting an answer quicker than I thought...
*Krakow!*
A flash of lightning illuminated half of the cave. But gave me enough light to see my current "captor". I knew it was a dragon... Although, it didn't help calm me down once I saw the dragon in front of me...
That dragon was a Skrill...
Yes. You heard me right. It's a skrill. I couldn't believe my luck(again). Of all the dragons that I could encounter in this forest, I just had to find(and aggravate) a Skrill! Second most Intelligent, fastest and possibly powerful dragon next to the Night Fury!
The skrill growled aggressively at me and took a step closer. I yelped and fell down, causing me to try and crawl away from the dragon. It roared and rushed over me and slammed one of it's paw on my foot, preventing me from moving. I am now more terrified than before as I suddenly feel death hovering above me. Which was the Skrill looming down on me.
Then I remembered something... My pack! Yes, I could use it! You're probably asking what I'm talking about. Well... before leaving to the forest, I decided to be cautious and grabbed some things to repel dragons. So I was prepared. The pack was small. Only able to carry up to five(if small) items. Me and Hiccup made this when we were twelve years old. Did I forgot to mention that I packed an eel, Dragon nip (And some mutton, if I get hungry)? I hurriedly opened my pack and searched for the eel. Once I found it, I grabbed it and waved it in front of the Skrill.
That did the trick. The skrill roared in fright and stepped away from me. My next problem was that my foot was injured from that stomp. I hissed at the pain and glared at the dragon, who has recovered and glared back at me.
I managed to get up(rather shakily) and got closer to the Skrill, eel at hand. The dragon backed off and roared at me in warning. I took a step closer and the dragon yet again stepped away. I could do this all night!
Although my victory didn't last long...
The skrill then fired a lightning blast at me. Specifically, at the eel at my hand. I managed to let go of the eel and ducked just before the blast fried the eel to nothing but dust. I stared at the now-nothing-but-dust-eel and chuckled nervously as I faced a now angry skrill.
"I-I don't suppose we could work something out?" I asked the dragon. The Skrill merely snorted and roared at me, flaring it's wings as long as the cave can let it. I gulped nervously. Of course, you're probably wondering why I haven't pulled out another eel yet. That's because I ran out. That was the only eel that I managed to bring along.
Knowing that talking out of this is out of the question, I chuckled nervously before making a run for it. If I managed to get outside, the Skrill won't follow me. The book says that skrills can't use their lightning when wet, otherwise they risk hurting themselves in the process. I maybe fast, but It seemed I'm not fast enough.
The skrill gave chase and used it's tail to make me lose my balance and fall down to the ground again. I grunted as I tried pushing myself up. But was yet again stuck as the Skrill put his paw down on me. This time, on my body instead. Oh damn it!
The skrill growled at me and used It's mouth to grab me by the collar of my tunic and threw me back in the cave. I hissed at the pain that felt like I was being hit with stones. I got up and faced the skrill, who was obviously not letting me leave.
The skrill took a step closer. Then followed by another, all the while snarling at me. I gulped nervously and reached for something in my pack.
Only for it to be swatted away by the dragon's tail. I was now mentally panicking. Blinded by fear, I made a run for the pack. I managed to grab it, but then something Terrible happened... The moment I looked at the skrill again, there was a claw right in front of me...
And the only thing my left eye could see was the colour red...
"AAAAGGGGGHHHHH!"
The Skrill's POV
"AAAAGGGGGHHHHH!"
The sound of the human intruder's howl was double-edged to my hearing. It was satisfying yet disturbing at the same time.
The human groaned and tried limping it's way out. But I shall not let it. I rushed past him and prevented him the exit. The human shall face my wrath for disturbing my slumber! The human gasped and tried backing in a corner. To which I had cornered him. Now he's completely under my mercy.
The human breathed heavily and turned his head around. I had thought he was trying to look away from fear but he then proceeded to cough up blood. Disgusting. The human tried putting more distance but failed as it slumped to the ground.
It reached for it's carrying equipment and I had thought it would reach for another one of those vile poisonous serpents again. I snarled and raised one of my wing claw and readied to strike the human again. This time, I'll end it.
The human gasped and managed to rasp, "N-no... P-please... D-don't..." It coughed more blood. "K-kill me... I beg you..." The human begged. The action alone confused me. Humans never beg. They are heartless beasts who kill without mercy... At least, that's what my Mother had taught me.
Any other dragon would've killed this human but... Being me, I am a little curious. Plus there's a scent of a Speed stinger on him. And not the one that smells like blood. I lowered my wing claw and simply stared at the human, who had pulled out something from his...
Is that sheep meat I smell?!
My eyes widened as the human pulled out a small slab of sheep meat. It was slightly cooked, but still edible. The human then offered it to me...
Is this some sort of offering? If I don't kill him(I assumed it was a he), He'll give me that... Never thought Humans do that. The human dropped the meat in front of me and I stared at it curiously, then back at the human.
Of course, I would be stupid to just let my attention away from the human. But... I am hungry... Perhaps It wouldn't hurt me to just have a snack. Without taking my eyes of the human, I grabbed the meat with my mouth and swallowed it. Due to being cooked, It didn't tasted as good. But nonetheless still tasty. Why would humans even cook their food? Perhaps their stomach can't handle raw food?
This human confuses me... First he entered my cave and disturbs me, then He threatened me with that vile poisonous serpent(How he gained knowledge that those things are poisonous to us, I'll never know) and now here he is. Begging me not to kill him and offering me food.
The human smiled, as much as he could, but then coughed more blood. Anger completely forgotten, I stared at the human curiously. This is wrong... Humans are evil. They kill us without reason. That's what they always do.
...Right?
But this human... How curious... I must know more.
Marcus's POV
Okay... I managed to calm it down and now It's staring at me curiously. Good... I think. Damn it, Can't think straight with my left eye injured like this. I'll either die or pass out from blood loss. I need to treat this wound. Unfortunately for me, I didn't pack anything for treating wounds.
I then felt a nudge on my shoulder. I looked up and saw the skrill staring at me, still holding that curiosity. I smiled as much as I could but felt a sharp pain in my wound. I groaned and slumped to the ground. I need to get to a healer's hut. But this dragon's no just gonna let me leave. I searched for the last Item in my little pack, which is a dragon's most favorite. Dragon nip.
I had managed to snatch a few of these a couple of days back then. I used it on Swift so he won't get into much trouble. It's a really useful item when I either give him a bath or other stuff. I rubbed it on the dragon's snout and It's eyes immediately widened as it purred in pure ecstasy. It then leaned towards me. Good. Perhaps peaceful negotiations were possible after all. I grinned but was replaced with a frown when I suddenly realized it was still raining. I already have a hard time trying to not get lost(Which I did) even with both of my eyes intact but now that my left was partly useless... Yeah, I'll die if I go out there.
Turning my head back to the skrill(Who was still purring), I managed to say, "Okay... Dragon. If you don't mind me... I'll be staying here for the night...". The skrill looked at me and pulled away. It(Or rather he, because I can't keep calling the skrill "it" and I have a feeling it's a he) snorted and just went to another part of the cave and continued his sleep. I groaned I tried getting myself comfortable. I used my small pack as a pillow and tried getting the sleep I rightfully deserved after this eventful Night.
... Gah, This wound is starting to itch.
The Skrill's POV
What a moon cycle... I had expected to sleep peacefully tonight. But it seemed the gods had other plans. A human trespassed in my (temporary) cave and disturbed me. He threatened me with an eel and I injured him with my wing claw. Then He offered me food and rubbed my snout with sweet grass. Now... I can't decide whether this human is friend or foe. Perhaps... I could find more if I stick with this human... Plus... I can smell a faint scent of a dragon... A dragon that my species have rivaled for so long.
But thoughts like these must wait. For now, I shall rest.
Next morning, Marcus's POV
There's one more thing I hate just as much as waking up earlier than normal in the morning...
And that would be rude awakenings...
I was awoken by that Itchy feeling in my left eye. Plus the dragon's hot(And a bit awful) breathe. I groaned as I got up. And the second thing my nose picked up was the scent of dried blood. My hand immediately went to my left eye. Then retracted it due to the painful sting once I laid a finger on it. I got up and almost fell down due to unbalance. I groaned as I saw my pack being half covered in dried blood.
I slung it over my shoulder and prepared to leave the cave. Good, It's morning. I then heard a low growl from behind me. I looked back and saw the skrill staring at me. I grinned and walked towards him. I knew one trick. Perhaps he will like it? I reached out my hand but the Skrill snarled at me. I retracted my hand.
"Don't worry. You'll like this." I said, then reached out my hand again. The skrill still looked weary but let my hand reach the underside of his cheek. I then started scratching it. His eyes widened just as wide as it did last night. The skrill purred and leaned towards me.
"Ha ha. Cute. Anyway... I need to get back to the village. See you later.". And with that, I stopped scratching the special spot of the skrill(Who looked as if it was begging for more) and left the cave then waved him goodbye.
Now... How am I supposed to wander around the village with a scarred left eye?
At the Village
I had managed to get to the village and back to my house without drawing too much Attention. Of course, not without others staring at me. Well, more specifically at my left eye that is. I had given it some healing ointment I learned to make and bandaged it. And Vikings say that learning how to heal was pointless. I'd like to see them put up with scars and wounds without any knowledge on how to treat it. Without someone to heal it for them! See them deal with that!
Putting my pointless ranting aside, I had reached the arena and entered inside along with the other teens. I was then asked by the others(including Hiccup but excluding Astrid) as to where I got the scar. I shrugged and told them it was because of a dragon attack. The crowd cheered on as we ready our weapons and the bars raised. Stoick ordered all of them to be quiet... The match begins. The gronckle burst through the cage and chased us around. Although I can tell this will be a quick one.
One by one, The teens were blasted off. First the twins(Who were taken out due to yet again fighting each other), then Snotlout(Due to be too busy basking in the cheers), then Fishlegs(Due to cowardice and too much calculating on the dragon's strength), and then me(Purposely, but no one needs to know that).
Now all that is left are Hiccup and Astrid...
The gronckle buzzed around the arena in search of the two, not noticing Hiccup, who was ducking behind one of the small barricades. Coincidentally, Astrid managed to duck next to Hiccup.
"Stay out of my way." She snapped coldly. "I'm winning this thing.". How Sad... For her anyways. I'm just enjoying this.
I watch as the Gronckle managed to find Hiccup(Because he couldn't just stay down) and went to his direction. Well... This will not end well.
"YAHHH!" Astrid yelled, charging at the gronckle with an axe at hand. Only to find it lying on it's side in front of Hiccup. That was quick. Wasn't actually paying attention to hiccup. Must've missed it.
I mentally face palmed. Oh great! Hiccup gets to kill the dragon! I wonder how that will affect him! And I am totally not being sarcastic(You're dense if you haven't figured out how sarcastic I am now)!
"No! Son of half-troll! Rat eating munge bucket!" Astrid Cursed. Careful Astrid. The chief's here and we wouldn't want to hurt our probably already damaged pride now wouldn't we?
"So, later." Hiccup tried to sneak away but was stopped by Gobber. "I'm kind of late for..." Hiccup was not able to finish that sentence due to Astrid marching towards him and putting the curve of the axe dangerously near Hiccup's throat. "What?! Late for what, Exactly?!" She snapped.
My hands curled into a fist as anger boiled within me. She's really starting to anger me. Of course, Not like I haven't felt that before.
"Alright, quiet down. The elder has decided." Stoick said, standing up.
The entire arena fell quiet after that. My right eye(Seeing that I have lost my left eye) fell on Gothi as she made her way to the edge of the stand. Gobber hovered his prosthetic over Astrid(Whom I am wishing to be picked and get eaten by the dragon she's going to be fighting). Gothi shook her head and I swear I felt myself paling at that. Gobber hovered it to Hiccup next. And...
Gothi smirked and nodded. And the crowd burst in applause and cheers.
All the teens went in there and Fishlegs even carried Hiccup on his shoulder. I clapped in applause as well but in the inside, my heart was heavy and My mind was absent.
"Yes! I am so excited! I am so..." Hiccup's voice trailed off. Wonder what he'll do now?
At the cove
"...Leaving! We're leaving!" Hiccup hoisted his basket(Which was full of supplies) as we walked in the cove.
I had followed Hiccup back to the cove and found that Hiccup was planning on leaving. Personally, This seemed like a good idea. But logically? Think of the consequences. Hiccup has the possibility of being branded as a traitor or outcast and They will not stop hunting him down. Stoick will have no heir and... Snotlout will be chief(Due to bloodline). I shuddered at the thought. It makes me almost feel sorry for them.
But then I remembered all those times of berk treating Hiccup like a useless, pathetic and disgraceful runt. So I then thought, 'Screw berk. What have they done to deserve sympathy?'. Mind made up, I had followed Hiccup here.
"You really shouldn't come with me, Marcus. It'll draw suspicion. Plus you might get in trouble. I can't do that." Hiccup said. I huffed and punched him on the shoulder. Hiccup yelped in pain.
"Idiot. I don't care about Berk or trouble. I'll follow you to Hel and back if I have to." I replied. There was no way I'll let Hiccup go out there and both miss the thrill of adventure and not keep Hiccup out of trouble. Friends stick together. No matter what.
"Well if you put it that way..." Hiccup mused as he checked his stuff. Just then, We heard what seemed like metal being grinded with stone. Our eyes fixated on a boulder that a certain someone was sitting on.
Oh for Thor's sake, Will that girl just let it go?!
A/n: Woot! Finally got this done! Hey what's happening everyone?! I'm back! Took this long enough. This would've been out there sooner, had it not been delayed due to certain events. But here it is! As always, I would like to thank all the Readers, Followers and Reviewers for your feedback. It is truly an honor(For me) to give you people a very great and Interesting story like this one! Anyway, Hope you liked this chapter like the other ones. I do apologize if this didn't reach to your satisfactory. Other than that, Stay tuned for the Next chapter of: HTTYD: The Terrible Duo!