Hey guys My beta started school today so I'm giving her a break and will write the chapters myself.

I have read this over and over and I believe the chapter is acceptable (for my grammar anyway)

all I say is please review, tell me if you hate it, you like it, tell me about my grammar so I can work on it, give me pointers on how to improve! it's all I ask so anyway enjoy!

What is an eternity? It is an everlasting matter of time that humans could not comprehend. Time does exist but it goes on forever. Despite the never-ending sequence humans life is uncontrollable and inevitable; we live and we die. But the future is conceptual and for one girl she prayed with her hands on her chest that the future would give an answer.

Two days have passed since the seizure that left Hiccup in a near-fatal condition. The serene voice of his sister had calmed his immune system to stabilise. Despite the oxygen mask his breathing left a strain on his lungs, exhaling gulps of air had proven difficult.

Hicca watched her brother's chest flow with irregular rhythm. His pale, sunken face with small amount of perspiration on his hairline, revealing he had a fever. Fortunately it wasn't high but the body was still fighting the infection.

Her brother was stubborn and will survive. Albeit she wondered how much tension was inside her brother's feeble body.

There was a surprise tranquillity surrounding the hospital room. Their father was leaning against the window, his anxiety changed to relaxation but he would still make quick snaps of his neck when hearing his son heaving. Hicca declared adamantly she was not leaving her brother's side until his sarcastic personality comes back to its former glory. With a shrugged from Stoick the doctors agreed. Another reason because Hicca's limbs have not healed leaving the girl under strict rules to stay in bed.

Stoick watched his daughter run a hand through his damp hair. The cerulean eyes showed determination and willpower. He was proud of his children who have his traits, being strong and stubbornness. They will certainly get through this like a family.

The father walked away from the window towards the door. "Hicca I'm going to get some lunch, would you like some?" She waved knowing he would be a while as hospital food has no taste. "No thanks I'm good".

With a nod Stoick left the room. Hicca ran a hand through her shoulder-length hair sighing. Hicca's physical and emotional state was similar to Hiccup. Yesterday she was resisting her own medical needs and forced to sleep due to exhaustion.

While her indolent body was tempting to slip into hibernation, the mind has the power to keep your brain preoccupied. Watching her cataleptic brother was defiantly at the top of the list.

For most of their life this was a daily routine. Hicca would watch out for Hiccup and vice-versa, take care of each other injuries. Even cooking (though Hiccup was a better chef) she would help cut the vegetables and the onions. With a father who was non-existent, it wasn't necessarily a choice; it was the way they lived.

She closed her eyes just for a second when a voice made her sit up. "Hey Hicca, can I come in?"

Snotlout was halfway in the doorway, his face holding a sheepish grin. In spite of her cousin's petite brain; at least he had the common sense to ask permission before entering.

With a solemn expression Hicca nodded.

The boy's movement was slow and cautious making his way towards Hiccup. Straightaway his eyes landed on the left leg covered by a blanket. He detected the stump when you see his right foot was sticking upwards. He cringed slightly at the thought of losing a limb. His beefy hand lingered to touch the smaller male's arm. When he saw Hicca's narrowed expression he stepped back.

"Why are you here?" her blunt remark diverted Snotlout's gaze to the view from the window.

"Well I….I"

The clench of his fist was enough to prove that Snotlout struggled to apologize; at least she thought that was the case. But then again she also didn't believe that sorry was in his vocabulary.

"I am sorry for what had happened" Unfortunately looking away was a sign of a coward.

"Tell me to my face Snotlout, we deserve that much". A bit of a shock that Snotlout had even gone through with it. Never had the boy been the apologetic type, he was always cruel, liked fights and loved emotionally abusing his six months younger cousins.

Yet her older cousin is here. His posture is straight and his face resolute and blue eyes regretting asking forgiveness.

"I am sorry Hicca, for what had happened, for everything that I have done to you and Hiccup". He wasn't surprised to see her looking dumbfounded.

"We are family and I treated my dogs better than you two. Due to your skinny non-muscle frames you both were an easy target. For me it was easier to say I don't like you or you're an embarrassment to our family than actually becoming friends".

Hicca unlocked her speech. It was probably the only apology she was going to get from the boy, but nonetheless she was not going to let Snotlout off completely.

"It's not our fault we have these bodies, maybe it's because we lack the attention you always had". She flinched at the coldness and noticed Snotlout shudder.

"S-sorry I didn't mean to sound like that it's just" her hands clenched on the sheet. "It's a little overwhelming I guess. Dad is finally aware that he has kids and has been with us since the crash and then you come along and give us your excuse of an apology. How do I know this is real? How do I know that after you speak your grief you will pretend this didn't occur?"

A hand on her shoulder was something she didn't expect. "Trust me Hicca, I may seem like a brutal guy but I know when I have done wrong. From now on I will treat you both like family, we are cousins after all".

The fresh start of acceptance and friendship opens a new beginning for the Haddock twins. "Thank you Snotlout. However Hiccup is still asleep so you have to apologize again". Pointing a finger at Snotlout in declaration, he just obeyed.

They turned their heads to Hiccup after hearing a moan. Snotlout reach his side while Hicca clutched her brother's hand.

"Hiccup" Her voice delight yet frantic. Was he in pain? Having a nightmare? She hoped it was either.

She took of his oxygen mask when he suddenly started coughing. His delicate body taking short breaths, his eyes scrunched up.

Snotlout observed Hicca whispering tenderly to her sickly twin.

"Hiccup you are alright, you're safe". Caressing his locks of brown hair then bringing her hand to touch his fevered cheek. "I will protect you". He saw his cousin lean into Hicca's hand. His body deepening into the mattress, a small smile planted upon his loosened face.

Why Hicca was not angry he couldn't comprehend. He caused Hiccup injuries; it is his fault that the teen's leg broken beyond repair. She should scream and shout say I hate you for what you had done. But instead she thanked him.

Thanked him for being the bigger person about his wrongdoings. Snotlout still had a long way to go for his cousins to actually forgive him. Tomorrow is a new day and time to become the family they should have always been.

I'm happy to get rid of the(to be) in the sentences. I struggled with the last chapter so I asked my beta for help but this one...yeah I'm pleased