Disclaimer: I don't own httyd…

Author's Note: Yoh… I'm not amused... I had to edit a previous document in my "Doc Manager" tab in this site because Fanfiction refused to upload my document! I was supposed to post a new chapter 8 HOURS AGO but apparently fanfiction didn't warn me about anything... So here it is...

Setting: During the Dragon Training

"You Expect Me To Believe That"

Hiccup was nervous. He knew that he was going to die the moment he went back. He was naïve to think that she would let it go.

"What happened?" Astrid asked monotonously.

That was clearly not a good sign.

"Wha-what are you talking about?" he feigned confusion but Astrid wouldn't have it. She had to know and if that meant that there would be broken bones then she would gladly take the blame for it.

"Don't you even dare…" she left the treat hanging but the message was clear as the night fury's black scale on a white sandy beach.

Hiccup raised his arms in defeat "Ok ok just don't hurt me… again"

"Well?" Astrid crossed her arms and waited for his story

Hiccup sighed "Right after I dropped you off I had one of those heat of the moment ideas…"

-Flashback-

Hiccup sighed "Now you decide to show up" he sarcastically said

Hiccup turned around and was no face to face with the dragon itself. The dragon leered at him and was ready to pounce the moment Hiccup would strike it.

Ok Hiccup, what do you do when there's a dragon infront of you and you're weaponless? He looked behind the dragon and he was pretty sure that he was fast enough to escape it.

The night fury, sensing Hiccup's plans, blocked the way and growled at him.

Hiccup sneered back "Well well well, I gues you're not as stupid as I thought." Think Hiccup! Look for possible weaknesses and use it against the dragon! His brain suddenly came to life and was now formulating plans to both escape and not get hurt at the same time. He eyed the dragon from head to tail and noticed some scratches here and there. Probably from the fall he got when we found it. Hiccup started to walk to the side and hoped the dragon would follow his lead but to his dismay it stayed put and only followed with its head.

Hiccup's eyes suddenly widened. Wait! Why hasn't the dragon flew away yet?! Either it really loves this place or something is forcing him to be grounded… Hiccup frantically looked at it wings. It looks to be ok and no visible scratches… Hiccup then looked towards its tail and There! He saw it… a tear to a fin on his tail. It looked like it was still intact.

Hiccup growled. He didn't want to do it but if he ever wanted to get out of here alive then he didn't have any other choice.

Hiccup dashed towards the dragon with his hand in his vest.

The night fury lunged forward, ready to pounce on Hicucp. To its surprise, Hiccup slid down under it and thought it would be dead when Hiccup drew a dagger from his vest and slice through his belly.

Hiccup, though, had other ideas. Hiccup waited for the right moment to strike under it and when it's tail was in view he shouted and sliced his dagger through the dragon's tailfin and sliced it off.

The dragon screamed in agony and glared at Hiccup. It reared his head back and gathered gas in his mouth.

Hiccup didn't know this because he was frantically running for his life. He was almost outside when he heard it. There was not enough time for him to dodge so part of his arm was caught in the blast just as he stepped outside the cove.

Hiccup cursed as he nursed the burned arm. He slowly trekked through the forest while cursing himself over and over. Idiot! That was the most stupid thing you've ever done your whole life! I mean, what came over you and entered the cove knowing the stupid dragon was there?! Despite what happened to him though he laughed knowing that the dragon was forever grounded.

Hiccup realized this and abruptly stopped walking. I attacked an injured dragon. Where's the honor in that… Hiccup sighed and continued to walk. He needed to treat his wounds before going to the forge the next day because it would be such a pain in the as- wait… as… As… Astrid?! Hiccup's eyes widened when it finally dawned on him "Oh gods oh gods oh gods" he said as he dragged his hand across his face "When she sees me like this, she's going to kill me!" he suddenly brighten "Wait, Astrid doesn't have to know what caused this right? I could easily tell her that I got this from the forge or I slipped when I was cooking in the house and burned myself." He confidently walked back to the village with his head raised high.

He walked casually through the crowd of vikings and didn't see her when he passed her house "So far so good" he mumbled. He was now infront of the hill and his house was on top of it. He was almost there! But before he could continue walking though someone grabbed his good arm.

"And where have you been?" asked the voice of the person he was desperately trying to avoid

"Huh? Oh hey Astrid! What brings you here?" he chuckled sheepishly. He mentally slapped himself Smooth move genius! Not obvious at all!

"You didn't answer my question…" she said resolutely

"What question?"

Astrid grabbed Hiccups tunic and pulled him until their faces were only inches apart. She heatedly glared at him and didn't say anything

Hiccup gulped "Oh, THAT question!" he chuckled nervously "Well, you see, I was in th-"

"I checked the forge and Gobber said you weren't there…"

"Who said anything about a forge?" Great, excuse #1 is scratched "I-" but he was cut off again

"You weren't in the house either, trust me, I checked." Astrid's glare intensified "Now, either you tell me or am I gonna be forced to use violence?"

"Isn't violence always the route you take" he mumbled to himself but because of their closeness Astrid heard him. To his surprise though, she disregarded it. After a full minute of intense silence, Hiccup finally gave in.

"I went back to the cove and tried to get as close as possible to the dragon for closer observation but ended up getting burned instead" he lamely said while his head hung low.

Astrid's right hand let go of Hiccup's tunic and he feared for the worse. It's a slap or a fist to the face, either way it's going to bruise and will leave me in more pain than before.

Neither happened though because Astrid gently put her hand on Hiccup's burned arm. "Does it still hurt?" she asked softly and Hiccup could sense the worry in her voice

"A little" he lied because vikings don't whine…

Astrid saw through it though and pinched his arm

"Ow! Why did you do that?!" she pinched him again "Ow! Ok ok! It hurst as hel! Happy?"

"Good… You deserved it…" she grabbed his other arm and they entered his house to get his wounds healed

-End of Flashback-

"And then you told me that you love me" he finished as Astrid rubbed some wet cloth on his wound.

"See? Wasn't that easy?" she mocked comforting him…

Hiccup just rolled his eyes… I'm so gonna be whipped when we're married.

Author's Note: And thus the explanation you wanted! Enjoy!