I really enjoyed writing that last chapter, until I read it myself. im bad at spelling. I loved the positive feedback I got through my PM's. if I remember correctly that, I kept a few of you on the edge of your chairs. well theres good news and bad news on that. the good news is it makes me want to do it again. the bad news is you can expect Snotlout to come back. because it isn't over yet. well anyway on with the chapter
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the next day
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Astrid wakes up with a very stiff back. yesterday seems like a weird party, because they won. she gets up and heads to the kitchen, where Brenda is drawing on a piece of paper. its a drawing of Hiccup, and it says "best dad anyone could ask for".
Hiccup was rushed to the healers after Snotlout got away. the cut skimmed his lung, making it hard to breathe. they told them they would be lucky if he makes it out alive, because his chances of keeping his eyes open are getting slimmer and slimmer by the minute. Toothless denied to leave Hiccups side, even when they had to check on the dragon, he denied to leave Hiccups bed side. Toothless at some point, hurt his left wing. they asked everyone to leave when they thought he was going to die.
Astrid remembers that part very clearly, she couldn't stop crying. nobody could, Stoick hurt the most, because he keeps saying its his fault, that he should have done something. Astrid knows well that if Brenda didn't come out when she did everything could have ended alright. she wishes she could change that. Tuffnut disappeared as soon as Snotlout left, so its something to look into. Hiccup can do that.
She puts on a shirt and helps Brenda dress, before they start heading to the healers.
"Mommy, is daddy going to be ok?" Brenda asks, and Astrid stops walking. she kneels down and looks at her daughter depressed look. "of course he is, it takes more than a little grumpy man to take down your father" Astrid says, and it does brighten her spirits. Brenda smiles and they start walking. and for the first time in Brendas life, she grabs Astrids hand. Astrid smiles and they walk down to the healers.
"Ah Astrid, welcome" The healer says, as he opens the door and lets them come in. as much as he wants to hide it, he cant hide the worried expression on his face. Astrid looks over and sees Valka sleeping on the waiting couch, most likely fell asleep before they all were ushered out.
"How is he?" Astrid asks and he sighs. he takes a seat and pats the seat in front on him and Astrid walks over there and takes a seat. "Well, hes breathing, but its not likely he will be for much longer" He says and Astrid covers her mouth. maybe the worst could happen, maybe Hiccup could leave them. no no no, that can't happen, not now, not ever.
"So your saying, he, he, he could..." Astrid stutters and he nods. "yes, your husband could very well pass away, that's most likely his ending. id go talk to him" He says, getting up and opening the door to Hiccups room. Astrid shakes the healers hand and walks in with Brenda.
Hiccup is staring at the ceiling, eyes barely open, shirt off, clearly showing the bandage he is wearing. his one hand is on his stomach, his other on toothless's head, as Toothless snores lightly. everyone knows they couldn't get Toothless out, no matter how much they need him to. Toothless opens his eyes, prepared to growl whoever he doesn't want in, but goes big eyes when he sees Astrid and Brenda. Toothless gives them the ok to come in by purring, and closing his eyes again. Toothless will not leave that spot, he hasn't eaten since yesterday, he doesn't want to leave Hiccup's side.
Hiccup moves his head to face his family, and the girls start crying a little, because Hiccup does look barely alive. Brenda walks over first and put her hand on top of his other one, making him smile. "Daddy, your gonna be ok right?" Brenda asks, and Hiccup looks at her face, and tries so hard to keep his fake smile.
"Yes hunny bunch, I will be ok" Hiccup says, picking up his hand, brushing it through her hair. Brenda backs away and cries as she lays on Toothless. Toothless moves his paw so he can hold her, while he is curled up next to Hiccup. Astrid comes in and stands right where Brenda was, but grabs Hiccups hand. she sheds a tear, but Hiccup lets go of her hand and wipes it away. then grabs her hand again.
"hows your, chest?" Astrid asks, and Hiccup coughs, hurting his chest in the process. Hiccup likes to think that he is going to make it, maybe Snotlout didn't want to kill him then, or wouldn't he go after the head?
"Its, functional" Hiccup says and manages to laugh, but Astrid just starts to cry again. Toothless gets up and gently puts Brenda down on the bench on the opposite side of the room, because somehow she managed to fall asleep. Toothless then bumps his head lightly to Astrids thigh, and purrs. he goes big eyed, and tries to sooth her, because even he can tell she is falling apart. Astrid pats Toothless on the head as the healer comes in.
"Well look who finally got up from bedside" He says, gesturing to Toothless, and he stares blankly at the healer. "Anyway, heres a letter for you, from your bestest friend ever" he says, laughing, and hands Hiccup the note.
"Hope your death bed is comfortable, ill be back for your wife when you die, or maybe even sooner, just know ill be back -Snotlout"
Hiccup laughs and hands Astrid the note, who then punches the wall,not even flinching. "It will be fine Astrid, you can take him" Hiccup says, and Astrid looks at him with sorrow.
"I don't want to have to take him on my own, I want you to be by my side" Astrid says and Hiccup laughs, and nods. he knows its most likely to be a bad ending for him, but at least he has had some life to live.
"Excuse me, everyone must leave the room at once" Stoick says, and everyone gets out, including Toothless, he knows better than to disrespect Stoick like that. a old woman comes in and Stoick closes the door behind her, and he goes to talk to Astrid.
"Here is that thing you wanted, plan B is going to work perfectly" the woman says, as Hiccup takes the drink from her and drinks it, and he can almost immediately feel his pulse get slower, as Hiccup smiles.
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So a aftermath chapter, somewhat. the ending is a perfect to show the near future of whats going to happen, and I bet you all will guess it, but I still want you all to try anyway. yes its a shorter chapter, a long one will eb coming next time, so expect it. see you all soon!