A/N So here is the next chapter! This was a little hard to write, just as I had predicted but that's not why I couldn't upload it yesterday: the fact is that I just started re-reading the Harry Potter books all over again and I didn't have enough time to write anything, sorry ^^". Also, today when I got back home from classes I found out my cat had passed away so I really was in a mood to isolate and just write.
Chapter 3: Fight!
Jack couldn't really help it: he was never that great at resisting his impulses and his whole body was yelling him to stop those men and defend everyone, but acknowledging his disadvantage all he could do was asking as arrogantly as possible "Who are you and what do you want with us?" Then, the situation had escalated very quickly and now he was standing before everyone else, with a shotgun aimed at him. Honestly, his actions hadn't been that smart and right now he was almost paralyzed by fear. At least he was able to keep a calm appearance, although it risked to crumble down the moment he laid his eyes on Hiccup. The teenage boy was crying. The white-haired male averted his gaze from his friend, unable to withstand the pain that invaded his body. Jack's heart suddenly ached and his body's temperature fell down a little, shivers running through his spine. That was definitely not what Jack had planned to do, he wanted to help him, save him, but all he had done had just worsened Hiccup's stress. The other boy had always been very calm and didn't really like violence or anything like that, truth be told he felt unconditioned love for every living creature. After all, he had been able to save and breed Toothless and to raise it as a watchdog, although it really was just a little cat and with no tail on top of that. An unnoticeable smirk appeared on his face, warmth coming back to his body just remembering his friend's kindness.
Then, when the countdown was about to end, just as his life was, he heard Hiccup's cry. He gaped wide-eyed as he saw the brown-haired male jump on his own desk and then leap forward to the empty desk before him and on, swiftly approaching him. But not fast enough as the short armed man noticed him and raised his weapon to put an end to the incoming threaten. "NO!" screamed Jack holding the man's arm down and squeezing it hard, hindering him from shooting at his Hiccup. "Whoa… did I just think of Hic as mine?!" But he didn't have much time to think about it as Hiccup had finally got onto the desk right before them and with a burst of energy jumped high and performed an astonishing axe kick on the armed man next to him. The man tried to raise his free arm to parry the blow but wasn't quick enough and was hit full force on his left collarbone. A loud, eerie crack was heard as the bone broke. Then Hiccup used the man's already damaged shoulder as a base to jump off and behind him, thus sending the other man down on the ground. "I'm not done yet!" roared the enraged male as he turned and grabbed the grey-eyed man's leg to lift him with a graceful motion and started spinning.
Up to this moment the second armed man had only shot once at Hiccup and that was while he was jumping on the desks towards Jack, although he had failed to hit him since he couldn't predict where the boy would jump next. Hiccup was feeling quite reassured: the tall man couldn't do anything at this point to stop him as he was making his companion spin rapidly, effectively creating a shield around himself… unless he was willing to risk hitting his fellowman, that is. Hiccup decided he didn't really want to try out the loyalty of the tall armed man so he let go of the short one, sending him flying against the other. With a loud thud the two men collided and both ended up falling on the ground.
Hiccup was panting heavily, the adrenaline burning off his system and leaving him completely worn out. He turned to smile weakly at Jack who was still looking at him, mouth and eyes wide open in shock. "Are you alright, Frost?" he asked smirking. Jack slowly closed his mouth and although surprise was still lingering in his eyes he made a couple of steps towards Hiccup and staried at him with a cold and… perhaps even angry expression on his face. "Idiot! Why did you put your life in such a danger?! You didn't have to help me! Besides, we are not even friends anymore, so why did you even go that far to save me?!" asked Jack. Tears quickly formed in Hiccup's eyes, he couldn't help it and he hated to be this weak when it came to his feelings for the white-haired male before him. But this time he was going to say it, no more regrets, no more lies. Jack had to know what his longtime friend felt for him, although he had a girlfriend and was probably very happy with her. He opened his mouth, not looking at the other boy, to shakingly utter those heavy, difficult words just for this one time to the person he truly loved. "Jack, I… really… do lo…" But he couldn't finish. As soon as Hiccup had started to speak Jack had run forward and had embraced him. But it wasn't a hug. In fact, the second armed man had already recovered and had raised his shotgun aiming for Hiccup's back. Mere moments before the deadly shot Jack side-jumped holding tight Hiccup. The two boys crashed on the floor, almost hitting the front wall. Jack, unhurt, raised his head to look at Hiccup's condition and shock quickly overcame him: Hiccup had passed out, the white-haired man didn't know whether it was because he had hit his head during the fall or because of the pain. The shot had actually hit him, partially destroying his left leg: he could clearly see snapped bones, ripped muscles and a lot of blood. For a moment Jack was also about to faint at this horrible sight, but he struggled to remain conscious. "I have to do something about that wound or Hiccup is going to die!" he thought to himself, tears rolling down his cheeks, panic engulfing him.
A/N As usual, I hope you liked it :) Obviously, feel free to tell me if there's anything you disliked or what you particularly liked. Don't worry, angst is mostly over with this chap, also I think this story will end in two more chapters at most. Actually next one, could already be the last one D: Well, stay tuned and find out soon... See ya!