Horns and Helmet: An Assortment

by Dendraica

A collection of short fics and drabbles involving Tuffnut and his interactions with the other denizens of Berk. Some happy, others bittersweet, and maybe a few downright scandalous here and there. This series will likely never end, because the author is a proud nutjob who can't be stopped. (Warning: Plenty of these one-shots contain slash. Turn back now if you can't handle it.)

7. Siren Song

Summary: For a prompt challenge - 'A day at the beach for a pairing of your choosing. 200 words or less.'

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It wasn't every day that a seasoned trickster got what was coming to him. Tuff was seconds from dumping the bucket of fish guts upon his unsuspecting prey, when the man unexpectedly opened his mouth to sinThe tune was catchy; some shanty about mermaids luring sailors off the boats and chewing them up alive.

Tuff was entranced as always when it came to a well sung ballad and even more so by the deep and stunningly pleasant quality of Eret's voice.

Such was his enjoyment that Tuff did not watch his balance and - after much panicked flailing - landed ass over kettle in a heap of sand and entrails. Eret's surprised laughter turned the boy's face red much longer than it should have, but he took some solace in the offered hand.

His sister could have the biceps, Tuff reasoned later, so long as the songs belonged to him.