Disclaimer: I don't own HTTYD
Hi everyone! So I'm super glad you like this story, which now we're entering our first timeskip. So, yus and while it will follow the events of the movie, I won't go with what the movie says word for word or scene for scene. So...yeah enjoy XD
" Have at it, you great big beast!" Exclaimed twelve year old Siggurd as he tried to balance himself on the bed carrying one of their dad's giant sheilds and a very large and very heavy sword. All whilst also trying to defend himself from his twin sister's attacks whilst they played 'Vikings and Dragons'. He hid behind the sheild, as she tossed knives at him. Both immediately stopped when Hiccup walked in.
" What're you guys doi- are those real weapons? Guys we talked about this you're not supposed to play with real weapons." Chastised Hiccup, and the twelve year olds immediately groaned, because here came Hiccup to ruin their game. They hopped off the bed, and held out their weapons...per the norm. Hiccup, immediately confiscated the daggers as well as the sword as he kept talking. " One of these days, one of you is going to get seriously hurt using these."
" At least they know how to use them." Came Magnus' voice from the hallway, Hiccup turned back to look at his younger brother. Whilst Hiccup, and the rest of his siblings had a varying frames Magnus took after their father the most in more ways than one. He was large, a good foot taller than Hiccup was with wide set shoulders and a mess of red hair that went to his upper back. Also a bit more intimidating according to Hiccup, though the youngest two smiled up at their older brothers. This was much too entertaining for them.
" Yes they do, but that's the thing. Weapons are not toys, now say they wanted to train with them then that would be something else. Playing, leads to injuries and a possible chance of death." Said Hiccup, when Magnus took the sword, he knitted his brow as he inspected the hilt before turning to the twins who stopped smiling. It wasn't fun anymore.
" Were you two just touching my stuff?" Asked Magnus, immediately both twins hid behind Hiccup. " What did I tell you about touching my things?"
" Oh so it's perfectly ok to play with weapons, until their yours then it's wrong of them to do so." Said Hiccup, the sarcasm dripping from his tone. Both boys glared slightly at each other, Siggurd and Sigrid looked at each other worriedly before running past Hiccup and heading downstairs. " Leave them alone."
" Why do you always take their side?" Asked Magnus incredulously.
" I don't always take their side, and if you're so concerned with them taking your stuff don't leave it lying around in the first place!" Exclaimed Hiccup, before heading downstairs where Anja was on their father's Nightmare skin chair sharpening her ax by the fire. She looked up, as he entered the room before calmly looking back down at her ax. Having heard the two boys fight, she could tell Hiccup wasn't in the best of moods right now.
" Ugh, Magnus is so aggravating." Exclaimed Hiccup in exasperation.
" Imagine the things he says about you." Said Anja calmly, as she inspected her ax before getting a wash cloth and beginning to clean it.
" Oh I can just imagine," Said Hiccup, as he rubbed his temples. Yes, he could only imagine the things his brother told his sister about him. Most likely something along the lines of lamenting the fact he had such a 'weak older sibling' to begin with. Honestly, considering their father's already low opinion of him, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility. He knows that his brother is his father's favorite. He's everything a viking should be, tough, strong, commanding, domineering, among other things...and Hiccup is...well Hiccup. A boy whose a walking, talking fishbone. "Where are the twins?"
Anja pointed to behind her, and the two twelve year olds immediately poked their heads out from behind the chair. Hiccup sighed, as he went over to them.
"Y'know you shouldn't be playing with weapons or have gotten them in the first place without asking." Said Hiccup calmly.
" Well yeah, but it's funny when Magnus gets mad, his face gets all red and he looks like a big tomato." Said Sigrid, making Siggurd chuckle. Still, Sigrid looked away slightly, as she rubbed her arm. " It's scary though too sometimes, because he's so big and we're so little."
Hiccup smiled warmly at his sister, and gently ran a hand through her dark red hair. The exact same shade as his, though only a good few inches longer. He opened his arms, and both twelve year olds crept over, sitting on his lap and snuggling up to him.
" I understand, probably more than anyone how that feels. I mean look at me, dragons could use me as a toothpick." Said Hiccup, as he flexed his non existent muscles making the twins chuckle. " But y'know what? I believe that, it's not how strong you are that matters, but what you do with that strength that counts."
The two of them smiled at Hiccup, when the four of them heard a rumble outside as some debris fell from the ceiling and a great roar was heard. Anja immediately stood with her ax at the ready, while Magnus came downstairs sword in hand. Hiccup stood up and went to the door, and opened it to find a Monstrous Nightmare just outside and spewing fire. He immediately closed it and turned to his siblings.
" Dragons, alright Anja you take the twins to the Mess Hall, Magnus you go with Astrid and the others to do your job, while I head to the forge. " Commanded Hiccup, though Magnus didn't need to be told twice as he was already out the door. Anja held her ax at the ready, before going out with her brother and sister in tow. Hiccup hurriedly made his way towards the forge. Siggurd followed Anja, when Sigrid pulled him into a random alleyway.
" 'Grid what're you doing?" Asked Siggurd, when his sister covered his mouth and pressed a finger to her lips shushing him.
" Easy ' Gurd, you heard what Hiccup said earlier, it doesn't matter how strong you are it matters what you do with that strength." She replied.
" So?" He replied, making her roll her eyes.
" So, we're going to kill a dragon, all by ourselves." Said Sigrid, a mischievous smile on her face, " I mean come on their only big fire breathing lizards."
" You make it sound so easy, but Gronkles spew out lava, Nadders have poisonous spines, Zipplebacks have two heads, and the Monstrous Nightmare sets itself on fire. Which isn't even getting to the-"
Siggurd was interrupted by someone shouting 'Night Fury!' before the sound of the deadly dragon could be heard, both of them covered their ears trying not to hear it's high pitched sound. Both of their eyes widening as they saw it's plasma blast hitting one of the watch towers from afar.
" Night Fury." Said the two of them in amazement.
" C'mon, lets go catch it!" Exclaimed Sigrid, as both of them ran off laughing.
Anja made it to the mess hall, and looked back..before doing a double take. Her eyes immediately widened, as she looked around and stood there. She scanned the crowd, trying to find her younger brother and sister...oh this was bad, this was a level of bad she didn't even know existed. People were running around screaming and hollering, while dragons flew by setting fire to buildings, taking livestock, Some even getting injured.
" Sigrid! Siggurd!" Yelled Anja, as she ran to go find them or at the very least her father or older brothers to help...when she was spotted by a Deadly Nadder. Immediately, she had her ax at the ready, as it unfurled it's spines. Meanwhile, Magnus showed up with Astrid and the others helping them to put out fires. He noticed his sister backing away, as a Nadder was creeping up closely. He pulled out his sword, when Snotlout tossed a bucket at it.
" Seriously?" Exclaimed Magnus, as he glared at Snotlout.
" What? I thought that would help, I mean it totally would have worked right Astrid?" Said Snotlout, turning to Astrid who shook her head, and rolled her eyes. Magnus rushed over, and the Nadder screeched in pain as he swung his sword down and sliced at it. It squacked in pain before flying off. Immediately, he turned to Anja who stood up.
" Thanks, but we have to hurry I...may have lost Siggurd and Sigrid." She replied.
" You what?" He replied.
" Hey uh guys? There's more fires that way, and their spreading fast." Said Fishlegs, making Magnus sigh because if it wasn't one thing it was another with those two little nuiscances, as he turned to his sister. " Look, I have to put out those fires, you go find them and if I see them I'll send them your way."
Anja opened her mouth to protest, except he was already leaving. She sighed and felt he heart sink to the bottom of her stomach. She immediately shook her head and began running calling out for her brother and sister. Both of whom, were out in the forest, when they spotted the Night Fury circling overhead and they heard it's cry pierce the night as something shot it down.
" What? That is a load of - Ah!" She screamed, as a Monstrous Nightmare came flying overhead right past them.
"Hiccup!" Exclaimed Siggurd, as the Nightmare began going after him.
" New plan, save Hiccup!" Exclaimed Sigrid, as she and her brother immediately chased after the nightmare, that was following Hiccup. The three stopped running when their father came and started assaulting the dragon, only for something to go wrong...as per the norm and for the dragons to go flying off with their sheep as the sun started rising. The three of them stood there, as their father looked at them in disapproval.
" There you two are! Where did you- why did you run off!" Exclaimed Anja.
" We were gonna hit the Night Fury! But then some stupid scum decided to shoot it down"
" We were gonna save Hiccup from the giant dragon, and I told her it was a bad idea!" Exclaimed the two of them simultaneously.
"Enough!" Exclaimed Stoick, four of his five children, froze before looking up at him. " Hiccup, you're the eldest it's your job to set an example for your brothers and sisters, not get them into more trouble. You also cost the village most of its food supply, winter is coming and I have an entire village to feed."
" Well I mean, some of the village could do with less feeding if you know what I mean." Said Hiccup sarcastically, which made the twins laugh. Though they stopped as Stoick gave them a look he shook his head and turned to his eldest daughter. " Anja, how many time have I told you to keep a closer eye on these two?"
" Several, but have you ever tried? They're either constantly in the way or never where they should be." Said Anja, making Magnus scoff.
" Gee, wonder where they picked that up from." Said Magnus, looking to Hiccup who furrowed his brow and looked at his brother as if to say, ' not helping'.
" Which brings me to the two of you, children are to go to the mess hall while the teenagers put out fires. That's the way things are done around here, and I know you two want to help. However, you're too young and reckless. So next time, I expect you to follow your sister to the Mess Hall and stay there until the danger is clear." Said Stoick, the two of them nodded before Stoick turned to Hiccup. " And you, don't think I'm done with you. Why can't you follow the simplest of orders?"
" I'm a viking dad, it's who I am. But look, that's not the point ok I mean -"
" No, I don't want to hear it, if you'll excuse me I have your mess to clean up. Gobber, take them all home." Sad Stoick, before walking away. Hiccup sighed as he walked away with the others, and ignored the stares of the other teens ad the jeers of Snotlout, Ruffnut and Tuffnut. Immediately, Magnus went over to his father.
" Father, I know right now isn't a good time, but well...I think that what Hiccup did tonight proves that he's unfit to be the future chief someday." Said Magnus, making Stoick sigh and rub his temples.
" Oh Thor not this again, Magnus listen to me. I understand Hiccup has his faults, he can't kill a dragon to save his life nor can he carry a weapon. However, your brother is the eldest and that means that he will be the chief. Should aything ever happen to him, then you will get your chance." Said Stoick, making Magnus scoff.
" Shouldn't be too hard then, he'll get eaten by a dragon at some point. " Said Magnus.
" Don't speak of your brother that way, honestly is it so hard for the two of you to get along?" Asked Stoick incredulously.
" Yes? He's an annoying nuisance whose never there when he needs to be and when he is he's getting in the way, he's weak and pathetic, and not a fit ruler. He's not going to be the chief we need, I am." Said Magnus, as he met his father's gaze. Stoick sighed, and placed a hand on his son's shoulder. He knows where his son is coming from but he also knows that, he can't go against tradition. Nor would he want to.
" Someday, you will understand." Said Stoick, before walking off. Meanwhile, on the way home Hiccup was complaining to Gobber...his usual.
" Well y'know, father at least has a point about you. Letting these two out of my sight was my fault, but you just decided to abandon the forge! What if people stole weapons? Some people probably did!" Exclaimed Anja, as she looked at Hiccup and shook her head. " Why can't you be like everyone else?"
Hiccup sighed, as she entered the house. That had been the cherry on top of the cake that was today's mess. He looked down as he rubbed his arm, when Gobber gently placed a hand on his shoulder.
" Don't mind her lad, or yer father. They don't hate you, it's what's inside what they can't stand." Said Gobber, making Hiccup scoff.
" Thanks for summing that up." Said Hiccup, " I mean...I just wanna be one of you guys."
Gobber sighed, as he looked down when Siggurd and Sigrid looked up at the one handed man.
" Why is everyone so mean to Hiccup? He's only trying his best." Said Sigrid in confusion.
" Yeah, it wasn't his fault the Nightmare was attacking him." Said Siggurd.
" One can only hear so much criticism against them, before they start believing it. Look, 'yer brother is many things but he's someone who is different than everyone else. That difference, makes people not like him, because they don't really understand him. " Said Gobber, making the twins tilt their heads. " And when someone doesn't understand something...well...they judge it harshly and don't see the potential it has. Yer father is a stubborn man, as stubborn as a yak but he means well. If only he and Hiccup could see eye to eye."
Siggurd and Sigrid shared a look, as they listened to him. Gobber patted their heads and walked away, when Hiccup walked outside.
" Oh hey guys um...I'm gonna go somewhere, but uh I'll be back later." Said Hiccup, before walking away.
" Can we go with you?" Asked Sigrid.
" No, no uh..I'd prefer it if you stayed inside. I'm sure dad would prefer it too, besides you were up all night and should get some sleep." Said Hiccup, making the two of them groan. " Go on, up to bed."
" But we're not tired." Said Siggurd when he yawned, and rubbed one of his eyes.
" Yeah, sure you're not. Bed, now." Said Hiccup, making them grumble when he recalled earlier. " By the way, thanks for..trying to save me. It was reckless, and you shouldn't put yourselves in danger like that but, I really appreciate it."
The two of them smiled and hugged Hiccup tightly, as he hugged the two of them back. At least two of his siblings loved him he thought.
" What were you guys doing anyway?" Asked Hiccup curiously.
" Well...we were kind of...sort of...taking your advice, about it's what you do with strength that matters and stuff." Said Siggurd, making Hiccup sigh and shake his head, because of course that was also his fault indirectly speaking of course.
" Guys, ok yes I did say that but...well you're still too young. It's not that you're too small to fight dragons, it's that you're too young I mean, what if something had happened? You could have gotten really hurt by the dragons or even by other vikings. " Said Hiccup, as his instincts took over. " Look, I appreciate it and luckily you didn't get hurt, but you need to be careful. Please...for me? "
The two of them nodded, as Hiccup hugged them tightly.
" That's all I ask." Said Hiccup, before walking off and leaving the two of them standing there.
" Should we follow him?" Asked Siggurd.
" No, he needs to be alone right now...but someone shot down a Night Fury. And we're gonna go find it, before they do." Said Sigrid, before grabbing her brother and running off. Meanwhile Hiccup was searching as well, both of them searching for the downed dragon.