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Enjoy!

Three days had passed since the terrible crash that transformed the Haddock family. Hiccup was recovering splendidly inside the village's hospital. He was more alert and aware of his surroundings. But that left another problem. Hiccup was starting to squirm.

Hiccup had never been the type of person to sit still for long. He and Hicca had been filled with curiosity since they learn how to walk. Always exploring, touching and occasionally breaking things around the house, a situation that came to a stop after what happened to their mother.

And so, despite the fact the boy should be resting, he complained to Hicca about bedsores. And of course she just ignored him and continued reading one of the magazines a nurse had kindly set on the table beside them.

Fortunately his lungs had healed enough that the oxygen tube was removed yesterday. After coughing up a lot of mucus and vomiting twice, he was almost ready to try solid foods.

To past the time he decided to see what channels the TV had on.

"I wouldn't turn the television on," Hicca advised, keeping her eyes on the magazine.

"Why not?" Hiccup said, turning towards his sister sitting in her bed on the left. Hicca had also become more active and responsive compared to a few days ago. And, like her twin, the sarcastic comments had returned.

"Because we're the news of the world. People just love us!" she laughed, shaking her head.

Intrigued by the assumption, Hiccup pressed the TV button, leading to the news.

"Mark, I've heard a remarkable story of fourteen year old twins who were caught in a near fatal accident. Bystanders state that the boy was a hero, saving his sister when the driver swerved across the road. The police announced that the driver had high levels of alcohol in his bloodstream and has been sentenced to five years in prison and a year of community service."

"Wow, it must have been a miracle to survive that. Maybe the heavens have given him another chance to live. Now back to you Kieran."

Hicca looked up, shrugging her shoulder. "You see what I mean. We're all over the news. We must be famous!"

Hiccup went from one channel to another, seeing more reporters talking about them. However, what the man said had caught his attention, about a miracle and heaven. It was like a sign telling him he had survived and had another chance to live!

He hoped with all his heart that a better relationship with his dad would materialize. Speaking of Stoick, the man had turned nocturnal, staying up all night to keep an eye on his injured children. It took much convincing on Hicca's side to get their dad to go home and have a shower and a decent night's sleep. But knowing Stoick, he would be back by evening.

Hicca closed the magazine and placed it back on the table. She pressed the button to lower the upper part of the bed so she could stare at the white ceiling.

"Honestly, I don't remember much. It hurts sometimes when my brain wants to figure out how everything came to be, but I for some reason I do remember fighting Snotlout."

There was a few seconds of silence before Hicca said, "Do you wonder if Snotlout said anything about the crash?"

Being careful with the IV in his arm, Hiccup scrubbed his hair and sighed. "I don't know, Hicca. There is a possibility. We know what Snotlout is like, but I also believe he wouldn't make up a false rumor."

The conversation stopped when the door slid open and the nurse came in with their dinner.

They were given three choices for dinner and for dessert. Today was chicken soup, roast chicken with potatoes and peas, or beef stew.

Hiccup grimaced when the chicken soup was placed in front of him. It did not look appetizing. He could swear his sister was grinning because she had the roast chicken. When the woman left Hiccup pushed the tray away.

"They don't put any flavor in the soup. It's like eating water."

Hicca smirked at her brother's exaggerating pout, taking a bite of the chicken. "Oh come on. It can't be that bad."

"Says the girl who's stuffing her face," he mumbled. "Why don't you try the soup then?"

Hicca put the fork to her lips, her head slightly tilted to the right. "Let me think. No."

He glared at her, folding his arms. "This is the last time I save you!" he said, though he knew it would never be the last.

"Are you two arguing?" Stoick walked in with a bemused look on his face. It was a rarity to see the siblings argue.

"He's just mad because they won't give him solid food," Hicca said.

Hiccup narrowed his eyes, folded his arms and looked away from Hicca's innocent expression.

Chuckling at his kids, Stoick grabbed a chair to see closer to Hiccup. "Hospital food is not appealing, son, but don't worry. Tomorrow Mr. Reynolds said you can have the same as Hicca."

Hiccup relaxed his shoulders and put his hands in his lap. "They don't need to baby me. I'm fine." He didn't see the concerned looks they were giving him.

Hiccup's face was tilted up by a large hand, and he found himself staring in the eyes of his father. "It's only been three days, Hiccup. You've been in intensive care and your wounds have not healed enough for you to go home, and there's also your leg."

It was still hard for Hiccup to admit that his left foot was gone forever. Low-spirited, he apologized for being a little selfish about wanting to leave the hospital. This resulted in getting a kiss on the forehead.

"It's alright, it will take time. For now you have to eat this soup."

With a groan Hiccup did as he was told. It did not taste as bad as he thought it would, and there was a little bit of seasoning.

"So I'm guessing you like it, judging by your face," Hicca said, now finished with her food.

With the spoon still in his mouth, Hiccup replied, "It's good, I guess."

Stoick just laughed, gently rubbing his son's auburn hair, before sitting in between his children with his own food.

The hospital food is true for people who haven't had dinner at hospital, you get to pick 1 out of 3 meals and I have to say the food was actually nice.

Their relationship is improving...right now it's all happy family but there will be some angst coming up soon!