Well hello again. Just an FYU Please Don't always expect updates within a day or two, I mean I am a pretty busy person. and I procrastinate a lot... and I mean a lot. So if it takes a week like this one then its just whats going to happen. So sorry :P. Anyway, This chapter is going to introduce more stuff. So that means less Hiccup and Astrid. OHH forgot to mention... there may be a rape scene (No Hiccup isn't raping Astrid) but there might be one, so prepare yourself, because I am planning on making one unless its a consensus pick that no one wants it, then I wont do it. Other than that, Enjoy!
After Hiccup and Astrid talk for a while, The storm that was supposed to hit finally did. And it was a heavy one. The rain was pouring down heavily, and the thunder always was louder than Astrid felt like it should be. She sits by the fire in the main room, keeping warm as Hiccup is in his bedroom where the Night Fury was. How could he think showing her the dragon she thought killed him was a great idea? She knew he had a knack of making some pretty stupid decisions, but that one tops all the ones she can remember. He may be smart, but when it comes to making decisions, he isn't the best at choosing the smart choice. She thought it was kind of cute, but she denies to let that thought ever escape her mind.
As she looks at the fire, she cant help but think just how much more attractive he has gotten. He went from being skin and bones to being skin, bones and muscle. He also seemed more confident, but also a little more arrogant. She wonders how he is alone on this mountain. Surely someone has to have the thought he is attractive. because he kind of is. But she will never admit it, because she is still mad over the fact she is forced to stay on top of this mountain. She doesn't like being forced to do things, not at all.
As she sits in the almost complete silence, she hears wings flapping outside and a thud.
"God dammit Skullcrusher learn to fly you useless little twat" She hears, as well as footsteps coming to door. Then theres a loud knock. "Hiccup, you should let your buddy who is amazing in" The man outside says as Hiccup walks to the door and opens it.
"Troy! Hey, what are you doing here in the middle of a storm?" Hiccup says as Troy walks in. He takes off his soaking wet jacket and sets it on the table, He then goes to Hiccup and gives him a hug.
"Heard the last visit to Berk was weird. please tell me the lady they killed went down quickly" Troy says as he takes a seat, without even noticing Astrid.
"Well, she was never killed. In fact if you looked around you can most likely tell why" Hiccup says with a low laugh. Troy looks around the room until he finds Astrid, sitting in plain view at his right. He most likely didn't notice her because she was on the other side of the room on the floor. He laughs and waves.
"Sorry I didn't see you there. But Hiccup please tell me you aren't using her for your sexual needs" He says and Astrid's Eyes go wide. Hiccup goes silent before shaking his head.
"Troy, I wouldn't do that to anyone, you ass" He says and Troy laughs. "I guess you wouldn't. But you still had one wild night with that one girl from my homeland" Troy says and there is a little silence. Hiccup was hoping that would never be mentioned to Astrid.
"She told me you guys went on multiple times, and that at one point even her best friend joined. and I always thought you were the guy who never wanted love my boy" He says and Hiccup stays silent and looks around. "It wasn't love. We were all drunk off our asses and had some fun" He says trying to defend himself. Astrid also stays silent as she looks at Troy. He has a similar build to the dragon trapper that tried selling traps to Berk, His name is Erek, or Eret, or something. But Troy was blonde, and had a scar above his eye. Hiccup looked really skinny next to his buffer friend.
"So uh.. Astrid, yeah that's your name, Whats your opinion on all that dumb shit that has happened over these past days or weeks, or however you count time" Troy asks as Hiccup takes a seat near Troy.
"I don't know, I am angry about it. but I would love it if Hiccup would prove to them he is alive so I can have a life back" She says and Troy starts laughing loudly. Kind of obnoxiously.
"Astrid you have no clue how bad of an idea that could possibly. think about this for a second" He says, "Hiccup goes back, and they find out he is the vigilante they hate. Whats going to happen? He will be charged with treason of whatever the highest level it is for you" Troy finishes and Hiccup nods.
"I said id take her back when I know her life wont be in danger, and when my identity wont be leaked at all" Hiccup adds. No one on Berk can ever know he is alive. Because even he knows what will happen if he goes back. And he would be more than happy to keep his head, or at least all his limbs.
"I hope she knows that most likely wont be going back for a while" Troy says, and Astrid looks away. She wants to go back, but she cant. and she kind of hates it. Hiccup has treated her as a nice guest, but she doesn't want to be here. she wants to go back home, to where her life. She believes it will be somewhat normal, but Hiccup wont go back, and it pisses her off.
"For all we know, that day could be tomorrow troy" Hiccup adds, and Troy shakes his head. "Hiccup ive known you for a while, its gonna be a bit" He adds. And Hiccup and Troy have known eachother ever since Hiccup left Berk. Troy saw him flying and decided to go and see what is going on. Hiccup told him the story and Troy took him to his home. He then helped Hiccup with supplies and with tools to build a small home. Troy thought he would want to stay with him at his village, but the young lad went to the top of a small mountain, and started there. it took quite a few trips, but they were able to get a house built there. Ever since then Troy pops up from time to time to check up on him.
"Well Hiccup, think its getting a little late and I am going to head out. Astrid, it was nice meeting ya, and don't worry, Hiccup will make sure nothing gets to you" Troy says as he picks up his jacket and leaves. "Skullcrusher get your ass over here and lets go" He says before taking off. Hiccup gets up and sits on the couch near the fire.
"Well, that is Troy" Hiccup says, chuckling to himself. Astrid nods and sits on the other couch that is on the other side.
"So how do you determine when ill be safe to go home?" Astrid asks and Hiccup groans. "Astrid, this isn't the time for another thing about going home" He says back. Astrid crosses her arms.
"I deserve to know!" She says as she stands up.
"Astrid, not right now"
"Please Hiccup"
"Fine. Whenever the fuck I say 'lets go its safe enough', that's how its determined. now stop bugging me" He yells as he walks into his room and shuts the door. He sits down on his bed, as Toothless wakes up from the corner of the room he somehow found comfortable. Toothless walks towards Hiccup and tilts his head, as if knowing whats wrong.
"Just stressed out a bit, and yelled when I shouldn't at the person I would never want to yell at" Hiccup says as he pats Toothless's head. He would never raise his voice to the girl who he has had a crush on since he was seven. He has always loved her, always. and it was no secret, lots of people could easily guess. Astrid somehow never knew, but he wish she did. He wasn't going to let her go home because he cared too much about her to let them hurt her. And he cares too much about his father to let him know that he was the dragon master that Stoick thought was attacking the village. Hiccup knows no matter what, they will hurt her if she goes back to Berk. He pats his dragon one last time, before laying down, trying to get some sleep.
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"What are we going to do about the Astrid situation?" Gobber asks, as Stoick glares at a map of the world he knows about so far. Stoick hasn't been himself in the past years. He has been more aggressive lately.
"Nothing at all, she is gone, everything is taken care of" Stoick repsonds.
"But Stoick, she is one of us" Gobber replies, and Stoick growls.
"She is gone, just like my son. Now leave me alone Gobber" Stoick commands, and Gobber nods and walks out.
Gobber has an odd feeling about Hiccup's death. He died by a Night Fury, and not too long after a man on a Night Fury started coming in and attacking. only that man never killed a soul.
Maybe Hiccup never died.
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"Hiccup!" Astrid yells from the kitchen. Hiccup puts his tools down and takes off his apron before running over to where she is.
"What?" He asks.
"I spilt your home made fruit juice all over my only shirt. Any chance you can get me some of my clothes?" She asks, as she gestures to her shirt. And she somehow managed to completely soak it. How she did that Hiccup doesn't want to know. But she does need clothes, because she only has that one pair of clothes.
"Can you just borrow a shirt of mine?" Hiccup asks and she shakes her head. "I need my clothes. you know, the ones that fit me" She has and Hiccup groans. She does have a point. And He didn't have anything to do anyway.
"Fine, Ill grab you clothes. make a quick list of what you want me to grab" Hiccup says and Astrid nods, and she smiles. Her smile is so beautiful. So beautiful it makes him happy again. Something he hasn't felt in nearly three years.
"Wait" Hiccup says, and Astrid turns around. "If you want your clothes, you are going to have to pet Toothless" Hiccup says and Astrid glares at him, before giving a loud sigh.
"Do I really have to?" Astrid asks and Hiccup nods, with a smile. Hiccup calls for Toothless to come out. The dragon comes out and sits down, as Astrid stares at him. She slowly walks toward Toothless, being cautious. she was told her whole life dragons are the enemy, and here comes Hiccup to say they are not. of course Hiccup would be the one to try and change someones mind. He was always different like that, and it was amazing.
She comes within a foot of Toothless, before putting her hand out and closing her eyes, half expecting him to bite her. But to her surprise, he nudges his head on her hand, and she slowly pets him. She opens her eyes and smiles. Hiccup was right, well partly right. Toothless isn't a bad dragon. But she has only seen one dragon. But at least she got over her fear of Toothless.
"See? Told you he isn't that bad. Now ill go get your clothes" He says and she smiles and nods. Seeing her smile warms his heart. He tells her he will go when the night falls so it will be harder for anyone to see him. She agrees.
"Is there any way to get clean here?" She asks and he laughs. "Of course there is. Theres a little cave opening, g in there and go to your right. theres running water down there" He says, and she nods and heads out there to the bathing area.
And he stays inside, figuring out how he is going to get to Berk and in her room unnoticed. A difficult thing to do, as every single time he tried to get something from Berk he gets spotted and has to flee. He doesn't know how it happens every single time. The whole damn village can be deserted, and he would still get spotted.
Night fall
The skies are dark and cloudy, and the night is silent. Its honestly a beautiful sight as Hiccup heads toward Berk. He hopes he doesn't get spotted again, because he wants to get this done for her. He wants to gain some type of trust and respect. Something he doesn't believe he has even started getting yet. At least its a beautiful night. It makes the trip ten times more worth it. He checks to make sure he has everything needed, and sees he has forgotten the new sword he has made. Of course, when he needs to do something important, he forgets the sword in case something goes wrong. even though he wouldn't kill anyone.
"Almost there bud, land in the woods, near the cove" Hiccup says as Berk comes in sight. They land near the cove, and Hiccup hops off and tells Toothless to stay here and out of sight. He sighs and lays down, trying to take a nap. Hiccup chuckles and walks towards the village.
Its a quiet night in Berk, which Hiccup is very thankful for. No one is outside, as it is in the middle of the night. not many of the torches are lit up outside, so it makes it easier to hide himself as he walks towards the Hofferson's house. he takes a quick stop at his old forge. He goes into the forge to find Gobber sleeping. He tip toes to where a certain Wrench is, Which is below a pile of them. He finds it and takes it and walks out, making sure not to wake Gobber up.
Hiccup walks to Astrid's house and finds the window that Astrid said was hers. Of course, its on the second floor. anything to make this more difficult. Decides to try the front door, praying that everyone is asleep. He opens the door, and sees the main room empty. He walks in and slowly closes the door before making his way to the stairs. He starts going up the stairs, and every single step makes a creak sound, as if they want Hiccup to be found, again. After he gets to the top he goes to the door he hopes is Astrid's and opens it slowly. He inspects it and finds out it is hers, and opens it all the way and closes it behind him.
He goes the drawers and opens the top shelf which is her undergarments. He takes a few breast bindings and all the Underwears he can find so she doesn't run out of those. Then he moves to the second drawer which has a few books on hunting and old dragon tales. These books would be fascinating to someone who loves hunting dragons and such, but there is no need for that where he lives. So he moves on from that drawer.
The next drawer Is her Skirts and pants. He takes all her skirts and a few pairs of pants. Its a good amount to make sure she has enough until they are washed. After he puts that in the bag he brought, he moves to her last drawer, which is her Shoes. She already has the pair she said she wanted, so he doesn't touch those.
He goes to her closet, but slips and makes a noise that's loud enough to be heard but not loud enough to wake anyone up. He takes a few shirts from there, and believes it is enough. he also takes one of her two dresses. She may have a need for it.
As he finishes getting her clothes, he hears someone open the door.
"Who are you?" He hears. Its a womans voice. He turns around to see Astrid's mother, Thelma, standing in the door frame.
"Uh, I don't even know what you guys call me anymore" He says and her eyes go wide. She was expecting a intruder she would have to either ask Asger to take care of or do it herself. But its the one who took her daughter.
"Why are you in my house?" She asks and He puts the bag down.
"I was asked to come here to grab some clothes" He states honestly. no point in lying.
"Who asked you to grab my daughters clothes?" She asks, slightly confused.
"Well, your daughter needs some of her clothes, and she asked me to get them" He says, picking the bag up and heading towards the window. He sits on the edge of it, getting ready to hop out.
"Astrid? I thought you would have raped and killed her. tell me please, is my princess okay?" She asks as tears stat coming down. Hiccup walks over to her and puts a arm on Thelma's shoulder.
"I can promise Astrid hasn't been harmed. she is doing fine. And when I feel that her life is safe, I will let her come home" He says and She hugs him. Thelma cries on his shoulder as Hiccup hugs her back.
"You aren't evil, I know that. thank you for protecting my daughter" Thelma says as Hiccup backs away and heads back to the window.
"Im glad someone realizes that, and you're welcome. she will be back, do not worry" Hiccup says before hopping out the window.
Thank god he remembered to wear his mask. He heads to where Toothless is and heads off into the night sky.
This took a week or so to come out, I understand that, and I apologize for the wait. I am just a busy person. Anyway I hope you enjoyed. by the way, if you review, I cannot reply to you if you are a guest. ill reply to anyone who reviews, but I cant reply to guest's. But thank you for all the support! Ill work on posting frequently as possible so you guys aren't waiting for the next chapter for a week. have a great weekend!
-kyle11055