Everyday of my life is a complete tragic. Why would I say that would be that fact that I am always alone. You know.. bullies. Well, i'm still quite young at heart. You know.. dragons, magic and stuff. Apparently I have a whole book of dragons, I drew them myself of course. Heck I even have a big black egg sitting in my room as a decoration my mum bought for me. And I named that Egg Toothless. You know no teeth, no need to feed it. Just a shell. Why I would name it that, would be the fact that I had lost a tooth at that time.
And I swear to you, everytime I touch it I can feel something growing inside. Since the first time I ever laid my hand on it, so I have been taking good care of Toothless since the day I had it in my room. My parents probably thinks i'm nuts for saying this.
Toothless is definitely my best friend, even though I wished he would reply once in awhile or ever. Everytime I get home from school or wherever I went, I will share my story with my best friend. Be It good or bad, I know Toothless will always listen.
I remember the words my Mum told me when I first held Toothless. I was 4 years old back then. She said ' Treat it like your best friend, that way you have made your first friend! And one day there will be a big surprise for you inside it'
And so being mummy's boy, I sat with Toothless everyday waiting for that special surprise. Talking about it and waiting to see how it happens. It's probably some lie mummy told me to be a better person. Well, i'll hold her to that. Anyway when you are reading this I have just turn 12! February 29 2008. (Hiccup is born on February 29 1996. As for me im born on February 19 1997. Yay me~)
Yea I know worst day to have a Birthday in all of the years. Unlucky me, but it's okay . Speaking of birth, I have this strange looking birthmark on my back. It's shape like a dragon curling into a circle. I asked my parents about a few times, and all they said was 'you are a dragon inside' . Oh i'm called Henrik by the way. Nice to meet you, Henrik Haddock. My parents calls me Hiccup cause i'm small, skinny and scrawny.
And how I wish I could skip school for the day and spend it with mum, dad and Toothless. BUT NOO! And school has to be such a pain in the ass. Well, at the least I have a trip to the Greek museum. Yea, screw you lessons! I do love them, it's the fact that I do not have to stay in school till afternoon. Half day for the win~
Well, little did I know that it will be a rather different day. Correction the day my life would change forever. Good or bad I ain't really sure yet.
'Now who can tell me about Zeus?' Mrs. Welsh asked as she led as to a statue of a old beard man with big ass muscular arms. How I wish I have arms like that. In his right hand he held a a lighting bolt. Dressed in ancient Greek attire that is so freaking flashy. Showing off his big masculine chest. Oh god stop making me jealous. As much as I want a big body like his, I feel more comfortable with this small freckled one.
'He is the father of Greek gods?' I replied in an uncertain tone.
'Not very true.. but points for trying' Mrs. Welsh replied as she continue to explained.
Slowly I shifted my gaze to the Roman or Greek words crave on the top of each statue.
'Now who can tell me the Roman name of Zeus?' Mrs. Welsh ask again.
'OH ME ME ME!' Fishleg, one of the school fattest nerd exclaimed, waving his arms frantically in the air.
'Yes you fine young sir. What is the answer?'
'Juvenile?!' he replied.
'Good try, sadly that's not his name' Mrs Welsh praised.
The longer I stare at those Roman letters, things began to blur for a moment. It is as if the words is rearranging itself. I narrow my eyes as I read the word.
'Jupiter' I read the words out loud without knowing.
'Correct!' Mrs Welsh exclaimed, pointing her pen at me. Before going back to explain about the three big gods.
'God this is boring...' I though to myself as I listen half heartedly to the speech. As I shifted my gaze back to the statue of Zeus, I felt a sting on my back. A slight burning sensation, it felt pretty minor but I gave it a rest.
Shifting my gaze to the whole row of statues next to Zeus, standing proudly and mightily next to him. Each of them held gladiator weapons, despite it being sort of obscene. You know... Boobs and all.. Yuck. Well traditions, back when Greeks host their ancient Olympic games , all contestants are to participate naked. Guess it shows how proud they feel about their body. Well, I wish I am too.
As we move to another hall filled with Artifacts. After a brief introduction by Mrs Welsh, we are given the permission to roam around this hall and the previous one for 30 minutes.
Immediately I whipped out my Sony Xperia Z, jack in my headset and set my play list on shuffle through my list of albums. One good thing about being alone would be the fact that you don't have to hear other people's opinion, or go with 'Majority wins'. Time for some self exploring!
As I wander around the room of Artifacts, I examine them closely. Old parchments, rusted sword, broken pots, a shield with Greek words on it. As I got bored of it I shifted myself back to the rooms with all the statue.
Lucky for me, the room is empty. Roaming the hall all by myself, as I stopped myself in front of a statue that depict a bearded man sitting on an Anvil with a cloth drape over his thighs covering his junk.
'Hephaestus' I mumbled as I read the words on the sign. God of fire, metalworks and craft.
'Hmm.. sounds like uncle Gobber' I mumbled as I move to a list of names. Reading names at random
'Nyx, Goddess of the nigh. Chione goddess of the snow, Aeolus god of the wind, Eros, god of love and sexual inter-... ok that's enough'
Why would they have a god for that? Oh well, guess there are the gods of the new and old. Man I should stop watching Game of thrones... Just then the teachers began to call us back in to finish up the rest of the tour. As we walked next to a room with a large and I mean literally LARGE family tree.
Written at the very top states, The God's family tree.
'Now, the story of this family three is really complicated. There are many versions to it. And believe me.. it's really R rated' Mrs Welsh commented as she adjust her spectacles. Some of us display a look of disgust. Now I understand why relationships are 'Complicated'
slowly I gaze up to the top of the tree. Two boxes with separate name. One was written Hera, while the other one wrote Cronus. His name was in black though, in fact it's the only black one in the entire family tree. Linking from those two would be Zeus, Poseidon, Hades and all their other siblings. Zeus names stretch out to several other ladies, whom gave birth to the other Olympian gods. What a player...
'Now who can tell me what is the name of the offspring when a god mates with a mortal?' Mrs Welsh ask as she scan the crowd. ' Astrid?'
'Demi God' Astrid replied immediately, as she try to ignore the glare from Snotlout. The school bully who picks on Hiccup and wants Astrid to be his girlfriend which will never happen.
'Very good Astrid! Now, legends says that the Gods themselves will come down to the mortal world once in a while to mate. And some say that these beings are everywhere. And of course these are just Myths.' Mrs Welsh said, as she gestured us to the last room.
This room is filled with paintings, arts, more statues and artifacts. Also at the conner would be a souvenir shop. I mean what kind of Museum doesn't have a souvenir shop? Mrs Welsh guided us to a picture of a big giant with horns. Zeus stood on a rock with his brothers each holding onto a weapon. The legendary Zeus lighthing bolt, Poseidon's trident and Hades helmet of darkness.
'Zeus and his brothers went against his father who went all evil against his children. They didn't manage to kill him, but they did seal him away. They chopped Cronus into pieces and threw them in a box. Sealing him in the deepest depth of Tartarus.
Legends said that if he should return, the fate of the world will rest in the hands of the chosen child of the gods' Mrs Welsh finished her explanation.
Something about that story gives me the chill. As I look around the room, is It just me or are the statues actually looking at me? Immediately I rubbed my eyes and look at them once more. Things seems to have return to normal, and so I made my way into the souvenir shop.
Well, they have a book that is on sale about each of the gods, minor and major ones. Guess I can read it and share it with mum and dad later. And maybe Toothless. As I made my way out of the Shop, there is still some time for me to roam around before the school bus arrives. So I decided to check on Zeus, as I stood infront of his statue and open up the book, seeing that it would match description and I did not bought a con.
As I flip open the wooden cover page an Omega sign was printed on the centre of the page. I gazed at it for a moment.
'Help me...' a whisper came to my ears. Immediately, turn around scanning the area for any injured person or any commotion at all. But all I see were students and tourist.
'Whatcha looking at runt?!' Snotlout tease as I noticed I was looking in the direction of Astrid, as she is returning the look.
'Help me...' the hoarse whisper came again, this time sending chills down my spine.
'Who said that?!' I ask in a panic tone, as I scan the area again. Closing the book and shoving it into my bag. Hugging my bag close to my chest as I back away slightly looking around with an anxious feeling. At the same time the same burning sensation returned. Grunting in pain, god it burns.
'You ignoring me runt?' Snotlout jeered as he rolled up his sleeve, balling his hand into a fist and walked towards my direction.
'Snotlout back off!' Astrid demanded as she walked up towards us. I was too busy to notice as I grab onto the back of my shirt. Sweat started to form around my head as everything felt very hot. As soon as my back make contact with the statue of Zeus, everything calmed down. The burning sensation had stop and everything felt lighter.
After Snotlout reluctantly walked away Astrid walked over to check on me. Wow.. Astrid asking if I'm okay.. miracle man. Thank thor for that.
'hey!' Astrid call out as she rest one of her hand on my shoulder. ' you okay?'
'yea.. i'm fine.. I guess..' I spoke softly. Just in the nick of time Mrs welsh had called for us to gather as the bus had arrive.
'Come on!' Astrid call out as she pulled me away to the meeting point. Normally on the bus ride I would be seated alone, but for some reason Astrid decided to sit with me.
'So I saw you bought the book about those gods... are you interested in them?' Astrid as she pointed to my bag with the book sticking out. I just simply nodded as I have no idea how human interaction works.
'May I look at it?' Astrid ask nicely with her hand out. As first I would be afraid that it would be a prank, but still if this is my chance to make a friend why not? I hesitantly handed the book over, immediately she flipped to the page which said Athena at the top of the page. She stare at the picture for quite a few seconds.
'So.. you like her?' I finally asked, after spending the last 2 minutes gathering my courage.
'Yea..' she replied in a cool manner. ' She's like the smartest among all of them. Maybe even better then Zeus. Goddess of wisdom and warfare tactics. You don't even want to mess with her' She chuckled 'or me' she whispered. 'So what about you? Which god do you prefer?'
As I reach over to grab the book I dropped my wallet next to Astrid. Fallen off my lap by accident. Astrid picked up the wallet and gaze at my Identity card. Her eyes widen as she looked at my birthday. Da dada.. i'm dead.
'Happy Birthday Henrik' she said as she returned my wallet. A huge rush of joy and excitement rushed over me.
'Thanks!' I replied cheerfully all of a sudden, unsure where that came from. Astrid began to sing me a happy birthday song softly. I simply hummed along. It wasn't long till we arrived at school. Since it was a half day for my class and it is my birthday, my mum had took it up on her to pick me up from school today. Well since It would mean that I have tot wait for the school bus.
'I expect an essay on what you have learn today. Deadline would be on Friday!' Mrs Welsh announce before dismissing us. Immediately I ran over to the familiar car parked outside school. Strangely Astrid followed me to the car.
'Hi mum!' I greeted as I open the front seat.
'How's is my birthday boy doing~' My Mum teased as she pinch my freckled cheeks. Astrid giggled at the sight of it.
'mmuummm' I groan.
'Hello Mrs Haddock, it's really nice to meet you' Astrid greeted.
'Mum, this is Astrid' I introduced.
'Nice to meet you deary' my mum replied. 'Now come on in! We have a birthday to celebrate!'
'May I?' Astrid ask again in surprised.
'Of course you may!' my mum chuckled ' Now come on!'
Astrid and I immediately got in the car and my mum drove us to my home. My mum pull up in the garage of my house, I immediately sprang out of the car, just as I was about to open the door that lead to the living room, my mum called out to me. Scaring me a little.
'Henrik! Stop right there!' she call out, quickly locking the car and shutting the garage . Astrid chuckled when I jump. All of a sudden a pair of hands swing over my head and covered my eyes.
'Now open the door and slowly walked in' My mum instructed, slowly I search for the knob as I touch the door. Feeling a familiar metallic touch against my freckled hands, I grab it immediately and twist it. Pushing the door forward as I hear the familiar hollow sound of the floor.
'SURPRISE!' My dad and Uncle Gobber exclaimed as soon as I walked through the door. Immediately my mum release me of her blinding curse hands, I squint my eyes as they adjust to the room. Grandma Gothi was seated at the sofa, smiling at me.
'Shoes off the carpet first!' my mum reminded, immediately I remove my converses and socks and left them on the front door like I always do. Astrid had to follow the rules too. I made my way over to Grandma Gothi and hugged her, absorbing the familiar scent of lavender.
She cupped my face with her frail bonny hands. She didn't say anything but I could already understand what she wanted to say. I gave her a toothy grin and hugged her again. She smiled as she pointed to the wrapped box laying on the sofa. A rather big box wrapped in purple with a grey ribbon tied to it.
'Thank you Grandma.. you really didn't have to buy me anything for my birthday. Seeing you is already enough' I told to my grandma as her expression change into beaming smile. Ruffling my hair like she always did when I'm a whole lot younger.
'Aye, ai'ts a pity I bought something!' Uncle Gobber exclaimed as he handed me a rather small box. This one is wrapped in a light blue wrapping paper. I grab it and placed on next to what Gothi had bought for me.
'Stoick , Valka I think he's gonna love it!' Uncle Gobber exclaim as he patted Stoick in the back. Valka chuckled.
'Honey why don't you bring Toothless down?' Valka asked.
'Okay mum! Come on Astrid!' I said as I dump my bag on the sofa and head upstairs.
'Hey Toothless i'm home!' I call out as soon as I swing open the door to my room.
Astrid had a quizzical look on her face when she scan the room for any living animal.
'Henrik.. who is Toothless?'
I gestured her to the big black egg sitting under the window.
'So Toothless is an egg?' she ask. I nodded in return. I'm pretty sure it's a really dumb thing to have a Pet egg, plus i'm pretty sure she Is trying her best to hold in her laughter. Ignoring her, I walked over and pick Toothless up in my arm and hurried down, careful not to drop him.
'Got him!' I call out as I enter the living room. I carefully sat him down on the sofa and made my way into the kitchen.
'Happy Birthday to you!' Everyone exclaimed as soon as I step into the kitchen. A birthday cake sat on the dinning table with 12 candles lighted.
'Happy Birthday Hiccup!' Stoick exclaimed as he handed me a blue box.
'Hiccup?' Astrid ask cocking an eyebrow at me.
'It's what my parents call me' I explained. Astrid nodded in acknowledgement, soon shifting into a sly smirk.
'Hiccup' she called out, I simply frown at that.
'Happy Birthday Hiccup' Valka said as she handed me a green box. I stare at the box before looking up at her. She simply nodded showing the sign of approval for me to open the box.
I slowly unwrapped the paper and folded it neatly, putting it at one corner. I open the blue box revealing a brown fur vest and a green tunic. In between the clothings was a letter. I picked it out and read it softly to myself.
'Happy 12th Birthday to my dearest Hiccup
This will be a very important year for you
This year you will learn a lot about yourself
by going through hardship and experience.
No matter what, mama will always be there for you
and i'll always be there to love you
love Mum
Ps. I think you will love these. I hand made them'
I looked up and immediately ran over to my mum and gave her a big hug.
'Thanks mum.. I really love them' I praised as I hugged her again.
'Well don't just stand there! Open ours too!' Stoick said as pointed to the box.
I walked over and unwrapped the blue box. Revealing a pair of fur boots and a high cut converse.
'Thanks dad! Love them!' I called out as I tried them on. Next up would be Gobber's small blue box. I unwrapped it carefully and took a good look at the content. A wooden box, opening the box cautiously to peek into the content. Inside lay a pen and a quill. I looked up at uncle Gobber with a puzzle look.
'Ai though you might like to try ne'w writing material' he shrugged. Oh well.. moving on. Opening the last present, Gothi's big box. Unwrapping the paper slowly, revealing a brown trunk. Doesn't look old at all, infact it looks pretty new. Giving the trunk a rub on the surface to feel the smooth leather against my skin. I click open the locks and open the trunk. Inside were chunks of new sketchbook, a new pencil set for my drawing, a photo album and a new Sony digital camera! Immediately I ran over to grandma and gave her another tight hug.
'Come on let's dig in!' Stoick announce as he open the box of pizza stack at the side. Everyone grab a few slices and head over to the living room. Dad turn on the television and played a movie for everyone to watch.
We were watching 'Eragon' knowing how much I love dragons, dad bought this dvd the day before in secret for me to watch. Love you too dad. I sat on the sofa with Toothless in between my legs as I munch on my pizza and study the dragon closely.
Half way through the movie something smell like it's burning.
'Mum.. Did you left anything cooking?' I asked.
'I can't be..' she said as she quickly got up and rushed to the kitchen and came out shaking her head.
'Er hiccup?' Astrid called out as she pointed to Toothless. It was only then I noticed that Toothless is shaking violently, and he is getting hot.
'Mum! Dad! Toothless is hatching!' I yell loudly. Immediately everyone gather around, to watch the egg. Cracks started to form at the very tip of the egg and slowly spreading across the surface of the egg. Poof~ a big buff of smoke and fire exploded from the egg. Leaving everyone with a black face and hair standing backwards.
Egg shells flew in all directions. Mum and dad immediately open the door and the windows for ventilation, fanning the smokes out. I'm pretty sure neighbours were about to call for the fire department with all the smoke coming out of the house. Must be mum using her kind charm on the neighbours, telling them it's fine.
As soon as the house is clear of smoke, mum and dad shut the doors and window. Drawing the curtains, preventing the neighbours from seeing what is going on inside.
A black figure curled up like a ball lay inside of the egg. I peek into the egg trying to make out the figure inside. As soon as I peek in a pair of cat green eyes met with my green eyes. It's like an instant connection.
I stretch my hands in and gently held the black figure out. He is still slimy from all the moisture inside the egg. Better wash it off , as soon as I can make out what Toothless is. As I lifted him to my eye level, he stretch out a pair of black wings, yawning at me. Oh a bird! Wait... he have four legs... he doesn't have feathers and his skin feels really scaly.
'Mum! Is he a...' I asked turning my head but not shifting my gaze from Toothless.
'Dragon? Yes he is my dear. And a night fury I might add' Valka chuckle.
'Valka, yew know it's forbidden to have a dragon unless you can tame it !' Gobber exclaimed. 'Oh right.. you're eh tamer.. but a night fury?! Are yew mad?'
Stoick clear his throat. Gobber stop for a moment.
'Son, it's about time you know.. that we are-'
'GOING ON A VACATION! This weekend' Gobber interjected.
'GOBBER! I Was going to tell him that!' Stoick complaint.
'You can always tell him how excited you are to bring to the country side' Gobber added, but he slap his mouth the moment he realised he spoiled the whole surprise. Valka giggled at the sight of that.
'GOBBER!' Stoick complained again. ' You see son we though maybe we should let you see how beautiful the countryside is... and you can put that camera to use straight away'
Toothless let out a soft purr catching my attention again.
'Hiccup bring him to the bath tub,we need to wash him clean' Valka instructed as she walked away to grab shower materials.
Obediently I bought Toothless to the bathroom and set him in the bath tub as I turn on the tap filling it with warm water. At first Toothless was afraid, well it's a natural reaction. He looked up at me with eyes of fear, I smiled and place a hand in the water showing him it is okay. Trusting me, Toothless leap into the water. Just then Valka walked in with the toiletries.
'I see you two are having fun' Valka chuckled.
'Hey Hiccup, I gotta go... thanks for the food!' Astrid said as she poke her head into the toilet.
'You're welcome anytime Astrid' Valka said as she smiled at Astrid. ' Do you need a ride home?'
'Yes please.. i'm not familiar with this neighbourhood' Astrid replied.
'I got it' Stoick said as he walk past the toilet, shaking the car keys.
'Bye Astrid!' I called out from the front door as I watch my dad pull the car out of the garage. Astrid return the wave and got in the car. I quickly hurry back to the toilet where Toothless is.
'Hiccup is there something you wish to say?' Valka teased as she watch Toothless play with the water, Splashing here and there.
'No mum.. She's just a friend I made today!' I groan and kneel next to mum and watch Toothless enjoying himself.
'Mummy, where did you find him?' I asked, stretching out both my hand for Toothless to grab Toothless out of the water. I gave him a toothy grin, as he stare into my eyes. He tilt his head and tried to copy a smile. After much forcing of his muscles he showed me a gummy smile, it will take some time to perfect that smile.
'A friend gave it to me' Valka smiled.
'He is really big for a baby dragon.. and I always think that they would be the size of my hand when they hatch' I said ' He has of a size of a full grown cat'
'Because they are dragons! And they grow really really fast!' Valka explained as she handed me the towel. I gestured for Toothless to come over to the towel.
'It's not easy for a dragon to trust humans you know? Not even a baby' Valka said, watching Toothless make his way over to the towel laid across in the floor. He stumbled a few time as it was his first time walking.
'Look at you, ahahaha' I giggled as I wrap him up like a burrito. He seems to enjoy the comfort of the towel against his skin. A piece of the threat from the towel fell onto his nose, twitching his nose violently before sneezing. At the same time accidentally shooting out a ball of fire, setting the floor mat on fire.
And we spent the rest of the afternoon putting out fire and finishing with the movie and the party. Toothless stick with me throughout the day like we have always been for the past 8 years. Toothless paid very close attention to Saphira, especially the scene where she learn how to fly with the help of Eragon. Toothless spread his wings out copying her action, flapping it hoping to lift off the ground.
As much as I wish to help him learn. His muscles have yet to be developed.
'Toothless you can't fly yet, your muscles have yet to grow' I told him. And in return he gave me a sad look. God I shouldn't have said that, now I feel really guilty.
'Having trouble son?' Valka chuckled as she walked into the living room, dusting her hands on her apron.
'Toothless wants to learn how to fly' I complained. ' And I told him that his wings are still undeveloped to fly now'
'Let me see about that' Valka said as she lifted Toothless's wings and examine it. 'He can't learn to fly now'
'How long more does he have to wait?' I asked again worried that Toothless may have to wait years to learn flying. Valka put her finger on her chin and tap it lightly, giving her thinking face.
'3 to 7 days' She replied smiling. A huge wave of happiness and excitement rushed over me. I lifted toothless in my arms.
'Do you hear that Toothless! You can fly in 3 days! Isn't this good news!' I exclaimed jumping around the living with Toothless in my arms. I sat him down on the floor when it was time for Dinner. He followed me into the kitchen.
As we ate our Dinner Toothless sat by and gave me his best puppy dog eyes. Purring pitifully for food.
'Hold on, I got it' Valka chuckled as she walked over to the fridge and bought out the salmon. Cutting the salmon into a quarter of the whole piece, keeping the remaining into the fridge. Next she slice the salmon into strips and place them in a bowl. Placing it on the floor for Toothless. He stumble his way over as walking is still pretty new to him. Sniffing the bowl carefully, licking his mouth with his tongue and he than dig in. Swallowing down each strips quickly.
As soon as Dinner was done, Uncle Gobber droved Grandma Gothi home, despite them living just down the road. I help with the dishes and went for a bath. Toothless just couldn't leave my side and so he entered the toilet and took a bath with me. I taught him how to swim but it failed to the very max. I quickly got out and slip into my pyjamas for the night.
I grab my bag and took out the book I just bought. Toothless was already making himself comfortable on my bed as I walked over with the big book in my arms.
'Hey Bud.. wanna learn about gods?' I ask as I held the book up, he gave me a puzzled look. I grab my torch and went under my blanket with Toothless. Flipping to the section about the stories of each tale, starting with Cronus. I read the story softly enough for both me and Toothless to hear. After reading the first long page, Toothless let out a yawn. Well yawning is contagious, it's like a diseases that will make you yawn too. As much as I want to know more, those can come later. I still have school tomorrow, great... placing the book neatly on my desk, while I put the torch away. I walked over to my table and lid a pink rosemary scented candle. A habit in my house I don't really like night lights.. so I rather stick with candles. The fire is gentle compare to the lights , the scent helps me to sleep better and the room gives me the perfect atmosphere to sleep. You know a dark room with a candle that lid the room with a calming orange glow.
Toothless was already sound asleep next to my pillow, I turn to face my best friend and fell asleep shortly.
'He's here.. I bought him like you requested' a man voice echoed in the dark. As I open my eyes, I found myself standing in the centre of a big hall. Stone floor, white marble pillars. Each of these pillar hung a black bowl filled with something. I'm too short to see it anyway. Fire can be seen dancing on the black bowl.
Whispering and Chattering echoed around the room. I spin myself in circles scanning the room, not a single person is around. The next thing I knew was that I am standing on the sign that resembles the gods of Greek.
'SILENCE!' a voice boom around the hall. Instantly all the chattering and whispering stopped. 'You may go now Morpheus'
From behind a pillar, a huge giant walked out. Dressed in ancient Roman battle attire.
More of these giants walked out from behind different pillars. A total of fourteen giants stood in a circle surrounding me.
'This is the one?' one of the male giants ask as he kneel down. I stumbled a few feet away from him immediately.
'Stop it Hermes you are scaring him..' a woman exclaimed, forcing the man away.
'Not what I had in mind...' another male giant said ' I picture who ever it is would be less of a... hiccup'
'If the prophecy says it's him then it's has to be him.. after all the prophecy can never be wrong' Another male giant said.
'Brother.. this has to be a joke.. there is no way he can stand up to him' another male giant laughed.
'He won't be doing it alone Hades!' the giant that appeared first bellowed.
'I must say.. my children will find him interesting' a woman said.
'Aphrodite! Is this the time to be talking about this now?' another woman said.
'I say he will be squash like a bug, he can't stand up to a Minotaur!' a woman spoke with a manly voice.
'Sister, have some faith' the male giant that spoke of the prophecy said.
'I agree with Artemis! He will be squash in a second, he won't even last for 10 minutes in the battle field. Apollo does your prophecy say that he will live to the end?' A man with a helmet and shield mocked.
'Enough Ares! He's too young for this... we need to prolong it for as long as we can!' a woman said. Soon each of these giants started to have an argument among themselves.
I tried to say something but nothing came out of my mouth, no voice not even the slightest sound. Well at least hand gesture works... for some reason I don't feel scared, infact it felt like I have been here for generations.
One of the male giant kneel down and place his hands open on the floor.
'Climb on child.. I won't hurt you' he said and he smiled at me. All the other giants stopped and watch. I hesitated for a moment but I still climb on. He lifted me higher and held me at the centre of the circle. Giving me a better view of each of the giants.
'Hephaestus, be careful with him.. you're not healed yet' one of the woman said.
'I'm fine mother' Hephaestus replied. That name echoed in my head. The God of fire, metalwork and crafting, Hephaestus... uncle Gobber..
'Why don't we try seeing how long he can last? And if he can last more then 1 minute we will try to prolong it for a year' the giant so called Hades suggested as he held a sand figuring in his hand.
'Brother put that away!' Another male Giant exclaimed, he tighten his grip on a trident ready to throw it against Hades.
'Okay okay fine... no need for the trident Poseidon' Hades complied as he place the sand figuring away.
'It would have been a good show' Ares said as he rubbed his chin.
'AYE!' Artemis exclaimed as she throw a fist into the air.
'Sometimes I wonder how are we even related' Apollo sigh as he facepalm himself.
'I wonder too' one of the female giant laughed.
'Hera!' the first giant exclaimed ' Now isn't the time to bring this up, we have more important business at hand right now!'
'Oh how sweet of you Zeus, to actually care about love' Aphrodite teased.
'ENOUGH!' Zeus bellowed ' We have a situation at hand!'
Did he actually called me a 'situation' because i'm on someone's hand? Oh how dare he... I'm a good kid okay? I don't go around punching people in the face even though I really feel like the serious need to, I don't skip classes, I don't create trouble of any kind. I never have to sit in the principal office and answer questions, my parents have never and I mean NEVER gotten a call from school about me being a bad kid. Infact i'm the total opposite..
yea sure I may be a good student with grades, but in terms of socializing.. err that is way out of my league. I'm constantly being called names, pushed into the locker, held against the locker, spit ball target, last to be chosen in PE lessons, you know all kind of things. Love it...
Great.. i'm even having this strange dream about giants talking about me with names of gods.
'This isn't a dream my dear child' Hephaestus spoke, snapping me out of my thought. It was only then did I realize all of them were staring at me.
Wait... they can hear me?!
'Your body is still asleep, but we brought your soul here. Which is why you are unable to speak. But us being gods and goddess we can hear your thoughts.' one of the female giant explained.
'Athena is right. You must have questions you wish to ask.. but I'm afraid time is of essences. I am Apollo, God of light, Archery and Prophecy. The reason why you are here is because of the Prophecy that is going to happen.' Apollo explained, suddenly the atmosphere in the room felt too serious.
Hephaestus place me on his shoulder, waving his hand in the air, dimming all the fire in the room.
Apollo held his hand out and conjured a ball of light. Poseidon snap his finger and water began to flow to the centre of the circle from his hands. As soon as the two elements merge, Athena began to speak.
'Long before we were gods, the world was ruled by titans. Our great grandfather had preserve a golden as long as 120 eons. But our grandfather, also known as Cronus overthrew him and claim the throne to himself. And one day our grandfather heard a prophecy of his children overthrowing him. He tried all sort of methods to prevent that from happening. Which resulted In eating them. But our grandmother secretly gave birth to Zeus, who in the very end save his siblings and together they overthrew Cronus and cast him into the deepest pit of Tartarus.' Athena explained as the elements took form of everything she just said.
I heard of it.. Cronus was chopped into bits and thrown into the deepest pit of hell. And I remembered something about him coming back.
'Yes that is true.. it will happen.. but how do we stop it, we do not know.. ' Zeus sigh in defeat.
And why am I here for?
'The solution to this Prophecy would rely on the child of either Poseidon, Hades or Zeus. One of their children will stop him. The reason why you are here would be the fact that we have sense a disturbing magical aura from you since you were born.' Aphrodite explained.
'Born from two demigods I might add' Hera said.
Wait.. my parents are demigods?! Then what does that make me? And since when have they been demigods?
'Oops spoiler..' Hermes teased as he smile like a goof.
'You are a demigod..' Zeus said.
' But a rather unknown demigod, Your mum is the daughter of Apollo in terms of Animal , Artemis blood runs in her compare to the blood of Apollo. She works well with animal both in the modern world and the magical creature. In other words, your mum is considered the first daughter of Artemis' Zeus said, I shifted my head to Artemis who simply smiled.
Grandma! I thought out loud.
'It's nice to have a child at least, a grandchild isn't that bad either' She smiled. Apollo sigh.
'Goddamit Eros..' He mutter. Aphrodite giggled. Remind me to get an explanation later.
'Your dad bears the power of Bia the spirit of strength , as for your uncle he is the son of Hephaestus.' Zeus added.
'Your grandma was a fine woman, my grandson ' Hepaestus sigh.
Wow... I have a complicated family line... I have 2 grand ma and 3 grandpa... wow
'Indeed... your blood resonates with those before us and those present' Zeus said.
'In simple terms you have a little bit of us in your blood. Gods, Spirit and Titans' Poseidon added.
'But they are to a limit. We gods can help push that limit by giving you some of our abilities.' Athena explained. Hepaestus held his hand near his shoulder for me to get on again. When I climb on he moved his hands to the centre of the circle again.
'I grant you those that I command, Fire, Metalworkings and Craft' When he said these words, a huge rush of power exploded within me.
Athena place her hand next to Hepaestus and gestured for me to stand on hers.
'I grant you my wisdom, intelligence and battle strategy. I cannot pass all of what I hold to you'
A huge wave of knowledge course through me and headed into my brain. Next is Hermes.
'I grant you my knowledge of Communication, Language, and writing. Those that I seek relevant to you'
With those words, I felt like my brain had expanded. Next up is Apollo.
'I grant you my knowledge and arts' He said. Light burst forth from his hands and those lights dance around me before entering me. He handed me to Artemis.
'I grant you my area of wilderness' she said. The sound of leaves rustling echoed in my ear.
Poseidon held his hands out. All the other gods stare at him as if he broke a rule or something.
'If Cronus or darkness of any kind should ever come back, there should be one person who we can always come back to on the mortal world. And I put my trust in him.. besides I think he would make a great god one day' he said. Zeus face was literally priceless, I couldn't make out what his facial expression was. All I know is that he is feeling Angry, Happy, mocked and hesitant.
'Very well..' he said.
I climb on to Poseidon's hand first.
'I grant you the power to control and conjure water of any kind' Poseidon announce. As he spoke those words, the sound of water crashing filled my ears. Zeus stretch his hands out for me to climb on.
'I grant you the control over the Sky, weather, thunder and lightning!' he announce proudly. As he said this words thunder echoed around the room, followed by the heavy crashing of lightning.
Surprisingly, Hades stretch out his hand. Everyone else shifted their stun face to Hades. He simply laughed.
'As much as I would like place my faith in my children, but I agree with your words brother. Should the world be thrown into complete chaos, there should be someone we can all trust. I know most of you don't trust me or my children, but majority of you here puts your trust in him. And so will I' He said.
'What's your name boy?' Hades ask loudly.
Henrik Haddock.. please don't eat me...
'Henrik haddock.. I BESTOW UPON YOU THE POWER Of MAGIC!' he announce.
Lights of different colours spew out from his fingertips and entered me. The feeling was indescribable.
'Is there anyone else who wish to bestow upon him more power?' Zeus asked .
'Love can be found anywhere there is no need for me to give him that' Aphrodite said.
'He doesn't fit for my powers. I would be embarrasses to have a son like him' Ares said. Athena walked over and smack him in the helmet.
'Wouldn't want a drunken to be Olympus last hope' One of the male gods said as he held up a cup of red wine.
'Like what Dionsyus said, I have nothing to bestow upon him' one of the female said.
'Very well Hestia.. Demeter? ' Zeus asked. The goddess simply shook her head.
'I only do girls' Hera said. 'It's time for him to go'
'Very well.. Morpheus, send him back' Zeus commanded. Slowly everything started to fade black.
I can feel something poking my face, like a paw or something. Purring... when did I own a cat? Slowly I opened my eyes, as the poking got a bit harder. As my eyes adjusted a black figure landed hard on my stomach.
'OW! Oh morning Toothless..' I greeted as I adjusted myself back into my sleeping position. I looked up at the clock across my bed.. it states 6.45 am. Oh god why...
I leap out of bed grab a new set of clothings and went inside the toilet for a morning shower. Toothless just have to follow me everywhere does he?
He sat between my legs as warm water rain on him. Flapping his wings playfully splashing water all over the place.
'Toothless...' I chuckled, only then did I notice he grew in size. Like maybe half of what I saw yesterday. Quickly I dried myself , put on my new set of clothings and head downstairs for breakfast. Dumping the laundry into the laundry basket at the same time.
I sat myself down for a simple bread with tuna. Apparently, Toothless can smile the Tuna. Valka was already packing lunch for me and dad.
'Honey you better hurry up the bus is going to be here' Valka reminded as she place the lunch boxes on the table.
As I took a mouthful of the sandwich in my mouth, I replayed the dream over and over again. I vividly remember everything that happened, surprisingly. I should probably ask mum about it. That can wait, now I have a bus to catch.
Quickly I ran up and grab my bag and headed back down. Toothless followed me to the door step. Of course I can't bring him to school no matter how much I want to.
'Hey bud.. you have to stay here.. I promise I'll be back by 2 pm. It's only a little while... Mum will take care of you. When I'm back I promise we can read more about the Greeks okay?'
Toothless gave me a nod despite those eyes that dwells in sadness. I gave him a scratch on the head before heading out making sure he doesn't follow me. Mum held Toothless In her arms and stood by the window waving me good bye.
I waited for a good 2 minutes before the school bus pulled up. Immediately I got on with some other kids from the neighbourhood. As I board the bus I scan the insides looking for an empty seat. Of course I made my way over and plop myself down by the window seat.
The bus ride to school was quiet, as soon as the bus pull up in front of the school students began to file out and head for their lockers. And so did I. Things were usually quiet, No Snotlout. Maybe that's why..
I grab my books from my locker and head for lesson. Mrs Welsh isn't in for the day, some dude called Mr Muller substituted her for the day. And as for what all teachers do, they take attendance... It's funny when they pronounce names wrongly.
'Haddock?' He called out.
'Here!' I replied raising my hand as I continue to doodle in my new sketchbook. But for some reason, I can feel Mr Muller's eyes on me. I looked up and met his grey hollow eyes. Something about this doesn't seems good, not to mention feel good.
Everything felt slow for a moment, his souless eyes gaze into mine.
'Hey' a girl voice called out snapping me out of the gaze. I turn to see Astrid smiling at me. I'm pretty sure I heard Mr Muller grunt and mumbled something under his breath.
'What are you drawing?' Astrid ask as she peer over.
'Toothless' I whisper proudly as I held the page slightly higher for her to see.
'Wow that's really well drawn...' she whispered. I look down and only then did I notice how detailed did I draw Toothless. Since when did my art skills improve?
Arts... that word echoed in my mind, bringing me back to the dream I had last night.
Nonono.. it's just a dream. I looked up at the screen Mr Muller had pulled down, flashing some stones with Greek words on it.
'βρήκατε' it wrote on the screen. Mr Muller walked up front and began to explain.
'This is pronounce as 'vrí̱kate, and it means...'
As he explained the words on the screen began to vibrate and shift.
'Found you..' I spoke the words softly the same time Mr Muller said it. He looked and smirk at me. Astrid seems to notice. Chills race up my spine as cold sweat started to form on my forehead.
'Sir.. I can you answer this? I was planning to ask Mrs Welsh but she isn't here today.. it was something she ask me to look into. How do you pronounce this? And what does it mean?' Astrid as she held up a piece of paper and handed it to Mr Muller. He took it and stare at the words.
'Lóxinka tréxei to próvli̱ma' He spoke. Somehow I can understand.
'Hiccup... Run... Trouble...' He translated and handed the paper back to Astrid. She thanked him, Immediately I turn to look at Astrid. She purses her lips and place a finger on her lips silencing me. Somehow everything felt like a race.
School went by quickly for the day, Astrid stick with me throughout the entire time in school. We waved each other good bye when I board the bus. The ride back was more rowdy compared to morning. But it didn't feel the same. Sure I am excited to have fun with Toothless, but what happen during Mr Muller's class is really freaky. As the bus come to a halt at my neighbourhood, I quickly got off the bus and make a dash for home.
'MUM I'M HOME!' I called out as soon as I stepped pass the door. Locking it tight and removing my shoes. Toothless ran up and leap into my arms, as he started to lick my freckled chin.
'Good to see you bud' I chuckled, I carried him upstairs into my room. Valka was already packing my clothings for the trip. 'Mum?'
'Just packing early.. did anything interesting happen in school?' Valka ask as she stuff My jacket into a backpack.
'Yea.. there is this teacher who came into substitute Mrs Welsh today... He is very freaky... always staring at me..' I said as I sat myself down on the bed next to Mum. She paused for a moment, and looked at me.
'Did he do anything else?' She ask in a serious and worried tone.
'Well he did constantly stare at me... and he showed us Greek words, which I can read and understand for some reason' I paused for a moment, as I met my mother's gaze. Her green eyes are filled with fear, something dark like she knew something.
'The first picture he showed us is a picture of a stone carving in Greek words, then it translates to the words found you..' I continued, her eyes looked more worried then usual, and she looked more pale.
'mum? Are you alright?' I asked, as I held her hands. As soon as my hands touch hers, she snapped out of her thoughts. 'mum?'
'it's nothing honey.. did anything else happen afterwards?' she asked again.
'Astrid did ask Mr Muller about some words. Not sure if it's coincidental or not but those words she asked translates to Hiccup, Trouble and Run.' I said. She simply nodded and continue packing. Stuffing in the Green Tunic and brown fur vest in. Next she instructed me to charge the camera and all it's spare batteries. As soon as she is done with my packing, she head down to the kitchen to prepare dinner and made a phone call to dad.
It was dinner time.
Dad had just arrived home from work, mum had already prepared the dinner table with food and utensils. We are having spaghetti tonight yum~ Mum's speciality, instead of the usual tomato sauce she made it with Roux Sauce, a thick white creamy sauce filled with spices such as basely, Rosemary, dill and thyme. You can literally smell how good it is.
As we sat down for dinner, the atmosphere was rather tense.
'Hiccup..' Stoick call out.
'Yeff daff?' I replied with a mouth load of spaghetti in my mouth. Valka chuckled as she wipe the cream off my mouth.
'We have decided to change our vacation date to tonight. We leave by tonight.' he announced. I nearly choke on my spaghetti. 'And a change in plans'
'So where are we going dad?' I ask as I swallow the spaghetti hard.
'We are going on to a very special camp' He replied.
'And where is it located?' I asked again.
'Long island' Valka replied, I nodded in acknowledgement and continue to eat. We ate in silence for the next 3 minutes, until I decided to ask.
'Mum what's a DemiGod?' Upon hearing, both mum and dad nearly choke on their spaghetti.
'A DemiGod is the offspring of a god and a mortal' She explained as she wipe her mouth clean.
'Are you and dad a DemiGod?' I ask again picking Toothless up and placing him on my lap. Both my parent look at each other before turning to me. Stoick place his utensils down, now this means some serious shit is about to go down.
'Son.. we have been wanting to tell you... but we kept it a secret for your safety' Stoick said softly in a serious yet caring tone.
'Sooo both of you are demigods right?'
'Yes son we are.. which makes you one as well' Valka said as she rest her hands on mine.
'Well your Mother is a demigod, daughter of Artemis in or Apollo... I am not a demigod, I am just inbuilt with the power of Bia' Stoick explained.
'And uncle Gobber is a son of Hepaestus' I said.
'Who told you all that?' Valka ask.
'The gods.. I had a dream about them last night, I was in this big room with giants! And we had a chat.' I exclaimed with hand gestures. Both my parents had a really stun look on their face.
'It's just a dream mum..' I made up an excuse to comfort her, both of their faces change to pale white like that had seen a ghost or something.
'Yes yes.. it's just a dream' She agreed as she continue eating. The rest of the dinner was silent, I notice Mum and Dad constantly share looks with each other.
The rest of the evening went by quite fast. After Dinner I had a bath with Toothless, we chat about stuff.
'You know I think that dream is real.. don't you think so bud?' I ask Toothless as we sat in the bathtub. He simply nodded his head. Instantly I recalled about my arts skills that drastically improved. So I decided to try something, I held my hand over the clam surface of water. I held it there for a moment watching the surface of the water for any kind movement. When nothing happened I groan and plop my hand back down in to the water.
Okay it's time to get out. Quickly I dried myself and slip into my comfy Pj.
The first thing I did when I entered my room is to light the fragrance candle. Grabbing the Greek book off my desk and plop down on my bed with Toothless. This time I would rather read it till I sleep. Under the comfort of the candle light.
Titans.. beings before the era of Gods. They bought about the Golden age, people suffering under the wrath of titans. It's like their form of entertainment and their source of food. This started when Cronus overthrew his father. Why would he do it is because of his mother Gaia. Wow talk about bad parenting...
After Zeus and the other gods had imprison Cronus and the other evil titans, Gaia then gave birth to a monster called Typhoon. A creature on it's own will to avenge his siblings in Tartarus. None can control it, except maybe for Gaia. Seriously complicated family line...
As I flip through the pages of gods and their biography, reading only the names and their area of power.
Eros..Nyx... Chione.. Aegaeon.. Brizo.. Aeolus..Alectrona...
Just then the candle blew out by itself, as streets lights began to flicker. A violent knocking can be heard on front door. Could be uncle Gobber about another Hurricane coming.
'I got it!' Valka call out as she race down for the door. I stood by the stairs and watch who ever it could be at this time of the day for a visit. The sound of thunder can be heard from a distance. Valka opened the door and there stood uncle Gobber and Astrid.
'We have to go now!' Astrid said immediately. Valka nodded and gestured them in as we made preparations.
'HICCUP GET CHANGE WE HAVE TO GO NOW!' Valka shouted the words loud enough for everyone within to hear. I got up and quickly ran into my room, changing into a set of long pants and a blue v neck long sleeve. I grab the bag mum had already pack and another sling bag shoving in my sketchbooks, drawing material, my phone and charger,Camera, camera charger and my book about the gods.
'Come on Toothless we gotta go' I call out, but Toothless didn't seems like he's asleep. In fact he is rather tense. But he still followed me downstairs. Stoick and Valka were already downstairs, with their bags. Is it just me is everyone really up for camping?
Even Astrid had a big bag with her. The sound of the thunder rumbling got louder. Everyone hurried into the garage, while Gobber head to his own car outside the house. Astrid followed Gobber into his truck, Grandma Gothi was already inside.
When did this become a family trip?
Soon after we were on the road to Long Island. Uncle Gobber's truck followed closely behind us. The atmosphere felt very tense inside the car. No one said anything. Not even Toothless. He would always disturb me for something, food, a back Scratch, a scratch between his ears and many other stuff.
Since no one felt like talking, I decided to sleep the ride through.
In my dream, I dreamt of me standing at a beach. A storm had brew over, it's raining pretty hard, but none of the water seems to come into my area. I turn and face the sea, slowly making my way across. As I stand by the edge of the water, a pair of blood red eyes greeted me. Slowly it rose from the sea and into the sky changing into a colour of amber. Fear burns bright in those Amber eyes. A black figure in the shape of a horse race towards me. Instead of stepping aside I reach out my hand hoping to pat it. As it got closer, it dispersed and flew past me, avoiding me at all cost. Following it's direction I turn around to see everyone standing behind me. Naturally I would walked over. But everyone seems to be mouthing something at me. As I got closer I still couldn't hear anything.
Black sand erupted around them, and surrounded them. I ran over to help, but as I got closer, the black sand form a dome and engulf them into the sand below. Things felt really desperate, I tried to grab at least one of them but I was too late.
I caught a glimpse of my Mother's face in fear and crying for help. By then everyone was gone. The next thing I knew was I am digging the sand fast desperate to bring them back.
A black figure emerge from the sand behind me. I turn around to meet those Amber eyes again. Everything went dark as black sand started to engulf me too. I threw my hand in the air hoping someone would grab me. As my sight faded to nothingness a faint light shone through the darkness. And the next thing I knew more of these lights started to spark up from every corner of my eyes. Everything started to spin violently.
'Hiccup Wake up!' Valka call out shaking me awake. Everything felt blurry..
'You were having a nightmare.. and now isn't a good time to have those' She said in a worried tone. Stoick stepped on the gas, driving into the forest. Immediately I shot up and look behind. A typhoon is following us, uncle Gobber followed closely behind catching up with the speed of the car. Everything was bouncing up and down in the car. Stoick pulled to a halt in an instance, forcing everyone to fly forward. Lucky for the seat belt we were pulled back before anyone of us flew out of the car.
'Grab your things!' Stoick instructed, Valka immediately race out of the car and head to the trunk, pulling out our bags. And the next thing she did was blowing a silent whistle. Just then Uncle Gobber's truck pulled up. Astrid immediately leap out of it.
The sound of something coming towards us at a fast pace caught my attention.
'Chiron! Get him inside!' Valka said the first thing the horse stopped. I didn't had a good view, until I saw the human upper half and the body of a horse. I am speechless.. literally.
'Come quick inside all of you, and bring those too. ARGUS!' the horseman shouted. Quickly a man with eyes all over his hands appeared. I guess those runs throughout the body you just have clothes to hide them.
'Guide those in quickly, we are being followed.' the horseman said and gestured for the rest of us to follow while uncle Gobber and dad drove the vehicles somewhere else.
'Mum where are we?' I ask with toothless in my arms.
'We are at Camp Half- Blood' She replied.