I apologize everyone for making you wait! my beta was busy and so was I. But on the plus note because my beta is starting school, i will try my best to work on my grammar so you guys don't have to wait another week for chapter 12...enjoy!
Hicca remembered falling asleep in her father arms on the sofa and then waking up at ten the next morning in her bed.
She carefully shifted her body to a sitting position, rubbing her eyes and yawning. She turned to the left to see Hiccup's bed empty and recalled he was still in the hospital. In between the beds was a brown wooden chair with a blanket on one of the arms. Hicca smiled with happiness at the fact that her father stayed through the night.
The door creaked open, revealing her bulky father. "You're awake. That's good. I was beginning to worry." He sat down on the bed and put his large hand on her cheek. "Did you sleep well?"
Being doted on was something Hicca would have to get used to, but she didn't mind the physical contact from her dad. "Yes, actually. I don't even know how I got up here."
A deep chortle escaped Stoick's mouth. "I couldn't wake you up. You didn't make a sound when I picked you up and put you to bed. Luckily you were breathing. Otherwise I might have had second thoughts."
She laughed at the joke. "I'm still here, dad. You don't have to worry about that."
He smiled and kissed her forehead. "I know." His expression changed when he saw the distraught look on his daughter's face.
"Dad, I wish Hiccup was here."
Stoick softened, bringing his daughter into a hug. "He will be soon. Another two more weeks and he will be home where I can give him the same treatment I am giving you. So, are you ready to come downstairs?"
She nodded. Stoick swept her up with one arm and took her to the living room. Her eyebrow rose when she saw papers covering the kitchen table. "What are all these papers for?"
"I decided to bring my work home with me," he said as he sat Hicca on a chair instead of the sofa.
"Oh, you didn't have to do that. I would have been fine." She replied with a twist of her hair.
Trust was a major issue in this family, so for Stoick to see his daughter feeling discomfort by being in the same space as him was heart-wrenching. He was determined to be a better father and learn more about his two children.
"I want to be here, and besides, how can you move with a broken leg?" He was amused to see Hicca stick her tongue out.
"I'll think of something. Hiccup and I have always been fine." She winced, realizing what she said. She looked at her father. He smiled in understanding, but his eyes were disheartened.
"Well I'm here now. I won't leave you two alone again and that is final."
Hicca was glad the discussion ended before she made things worse.
"Want something to eat and drink?" he said, going to the fridge.
"Just orange juice for now, please."
He poured it into a glass and watched as she gulped it down. "Slow down, Hicca. You might choke." He patted her back as she began to cough.
"Sorry. I saw the orange and I felt thirsty," she said, grinning.
With a shake of his head, he picked her up and gently flopped her on the sofa. "I'll be in the kitchen. You watch some TV and try to sleep some more." He ran his fingers through her hair and placed another kiss on her forehead.
The TV was on, but she focused more on her father concentrating on his work. It was the first time she had seen him working. Usually he would either be upstairs in his bedroom or at the company.
The air around the house was getting warmer. She did not trust her father as much as her twin, but she now believed she was safe in the dad's presence.
When she thought of Hiccup, her chest started throbbing. It was a dull pain, but still uncomfortable. She tried to ignore it but the pain became sharp, causing her to gasp.
Stoick came over, grabbing her gently. "Hicca, what's wrong? Do you need to take your medication?"
Hicca couldn't speak. She clutched her chest, her eyes shut. Her breathing was harsh, like she was trapped.
"D-dad." After taking a few deep breaths, she calmed down.
"That's it. I'm calling the hospital!" Stoick reached for his phone, but her hand stopped him.
"Dad, I-I know you will find this weird but that wasn't me. I was pondering about Hiccup when my chest started to hurt. I have this agonizing feeling that Hiccup's in trouble. Please believe me!"
The desperation in her voice was enough for him to take hold of his daughter, seize the keys, and drive straight to the hospital. The receptionist saw Stoick put his daughter in a wheelchair but could not say anything because they left too quickly.
When they reached the third floor Stoick found Doctor Reynolds. "Mr. Reynolds!"
He looked surprised when he saw them. "Hello you two. Hicca, are you not well? Or have you both come to check on Hiccup?"
A severe nod was Hicca's answer. "Yes, sir. How is Hiccup? Is he any worse?"
The doctor was startled. "No. I checked him over half an hour ago. His heart rate is a little up but it is fine. His blood pressure is good and so is his blood sugar. The nurse also cleaned his leg. It's still red, but the scar looks healthier than before. Right now he is sleeping."
Hicca was glad for the great news, but she felt uneasy. Hiccup was recovering, and the doctor said he was fine. So why did she feel like this? Maybe she misjudged?
"Doctor, can you please check him again? My heart tells me something is wrong!" Dubious of her statement, he was going to assure she was mistaken when another doctor rushed over.
"Mr. Reynolds! Quickly, the patient in 310 is having a seizure!"
Mr. Reynolds stared at Hicca in shock. The girl was petrified, tears welling up in her eyes.
Gripping his daughter's wheelchair, Stoick ran with the doctor to the room to see five people surrounding his son. Unfortunately, both of them had a clear view of Hiccup. His eyes rolled in the back of head, his body shaking uncontrollably.
"Get the oxygen tube on now!" With a struggle the mask was on his face. Stoick watched in horror as the doctors and nurses held Hiccup's fragile body.
"His blood pressure is rising and so is his heart rate. We need to calm him down!"
Without permission Stoick sprinted over, telling them to move so he could place Hicca next to her brother. Tears streaming down her face, she took Hiccup's sweaty face in her hands.
"It's me, Hiccup. I'm here. I'm your sister and I left you here by yourself. I am so sorry, brother. With all my heart I will stay by your side, so please live." The seizure decreased, the trembling stopped, and Hiccup's eyes closed.
Silence spread across the room except for Hicca, who collapsed into a sobbing fit. She had known that her twin was in trouble, that he needed her. And she was not there. Hicca's cry echoed as she registered that her brother had nearly died.
Indeed i am a horrible person, made you guys wait and nearly kill hiccup!