Disclaimer: I don't own httyd
AN: Hmm… I suddenly have the urge to buy a Red Death toy…
Arc: Till Death Do Us Part
Days Until Wedding: 1 month and 4 days
"Could This Get Any Worse"
Hiccup stood from his bed after a painful sleep refreshed and happy. Today, Thuggory was going back to the Meathead village and away from his sister. Nothing could possibly go wrong!
Thuggory peeked his head through Hiccup's door "Oh, you're awake. Your dad told me to tell you that breakfast is ready"
Hiccup jumped because his back was facing his door "Aagh! What are you still doing here?!"
Thuggory glared and entered Hiccup's room "Good morning to you too" he crossed his arm "Unfortunately for you, this meeting will last a week because ties between our tribes are a little bit on the edge. It is my duty as chief to make sure that both of our tribes maintain and improve our alliance" Thuggory turned and walked back outside before turning his head and giving Hiccup a smug look "Which also means that I must be acquainted with everyone" he then continued walking down the stairs
Hiccup was left there, mouth opened. He needed to do something. Screw being friends since they were children. He needed to protect his sister from guys like him! He may act like a gentleman but he was still a Meathead. He wasn't to be trusted anymore.
Hiccup eventually came down and, surprise surprise, Thuggory and Heather were having a comical conversation. Oh, and looks like his dad was joining in the conversation. Hiccup furrowed his brows. That's not right. His father only joins a conversation if he could relate to it.
"Let me get it straight, he actually believed that wearing underwear on his head would ward off trolls?" Heather laughed as she shook her head.
Hiccup's eyes widened, there were only two possible people they were talking about, Gobber and him. He just hoped it was the former.
"Well, who could blame him? His been working in the forge for years, I'm sure the heat was the cause of his delusions. I'm just happy that he still hasn't gotten to Hiccup yet" Stoick said jovially
Hiccup sighed in relief. It was Gobber they were talking about and not him. He grabbed a plate and sat down across Heather. She gave him a smile and he smiled in return. Thuggory saw the exchanged and took a giant bite at his breakfast.
Time to make my move Hiccup thought "So Heather, have you told Thuggory about your past?" Hiccup asked casually which caused Stoick and Heather to tense up
"Hiccup" Stoick warned his son and Hiccup just gave him a shrug.
"What do you mean?" Thuggory asked.
"Oh, you didn't know? She was previously inside a prison, good thing we found and rescued her." He feigned surprise
Thuggory's eyes widened and looked at a nervous looking Heather. He touched her hand and squeezed it
"You don't have to explain anything." Thuggory said in comfort "I mean, there must be a reason why you'd been in there"
Knock knock knock
Thuggory looked at the front door and volunteered to open it
When he was gone, Stoick grabbed Hiccup's attention "Hiccup"
"What? I was just telling him about what his tribe did." Hiccup furrowed his brows "Based from what I observed yesterday, he doesn't have a clue what his father did while he was away"
Stoick was going to say something else but Astrid and Thuggory entered the dining table.
"Hey everyone" Astrid greeted and they greeted back. She sat next to Hiccup and immediately noticed the tense atmosphere. She looked at Stoick and noticed that he was strangely quiet. She turned her attention to Heather and she was looking nervous for something while Thuggory looked worriedly at her. She then glanced at her fiancé and noticed that he was eating innocently. Yep, he was the cause of all of this.
Astrid sighed and gave Hiccup an exasperated look "What did you do this time?"
Hiccup tensed but quickly recovered "What? I've done nothing! You can't prove anything!" he blurted and covered his mouth.
Astrid sighed and looked at Stoick for an explanation
"Hiccup here told our guest that Heather was once a prisoner" Stoick said calmly
Astrid gave Hiccup and incredulous look "Seriously? I can't believe you" she shook her head
"Please" Thuggory got everyone's attention "What are you guys talking about? I want to know" he looked at Heather pleadingly
Heather sighed and gave in "Alright. I'll tell you guys everything but promise me that you won't hate me after this."
"What do you mean?" Stoick asked
"Just… promise me please" she begged and was on the verge of tears
"Ok,ok… we promise" Astrid said
"Ok" Heather sighed "It was the Meatheads that captured me and kept me as their prisoner for months"
"No…" Thuggory grasped his head "When did this happen?"
"3 months ago" she looked down
"Fuck…" Thuggory swore. It was rare of him but the situation called for it. "That was just 2 weeks after I left."
"And I want to tell you guys something else" she sighed and this time, tears did fell down "I was captured on purpose."
AN: Boom! What can Heather possibly mean? Was there a hidden motive after all? What secrets was she hiding? Find out in 24 hours! Enjoy and Review!