Disclaimer: I don't own httyd

AN: SasukeShouldDie: Believe me, I want to write longer chapters but I'm afraid that I'll start procrastinating. It happened before in my previous stories… I don't want that to happen again that's why I write short chapters so that people will have something new to read every day. Just like you, I'm also a reader of some fanfics. I also hate it when the story I'm reading is cut off and I need to wait for the next update that would probably come out in a week or 3. So please excuse me for my laziness… By the way, thanks for sharing your concern.

guest: It isn't Astrid's fault, actually. Ever since Hiccup scolded Astrid about her violence nature, he became somewhat of a sexist. It's Astrid's job to remind him that both genders are equal but Hiccup tends to forget about it ;)

Additional AN: Did you guys know that "Will Will Smith smith?" is a valid question XD

Arc: Till Death Do Us Part

Days Until Wedding: 1 month and 4 days

"What Do We Do Now"

While Thuggory and Heather went outside, Astrid, Hiccup and Stoick were left to absorb both teens' stories. All in all, both stories connected to the Dagger of Resurgence. This particular dagger had the power to revive the ones that was once been dead. The only catch was that it needed a sufficient amount of witch's blood and so far the only witch they knew was Excellinor and even then they knew her from Thuggory's story. The current problems they were facing was that Alvin the Treacherous was out there doing Odin knew what and was holding Heather's parents.

Then there was Mogadon they needed to watch out for. He was broken and who knew what he would do. They shouldn't take any chances with him. Even if he was dethroned, it was likely that he still had followers with him.

Astrid's eyes widened and she smacked her face which caught Stoick and Hiccup's attentions.

"What? What's wrong?" Hiccup asked, concerned with what she did

Astrid groaned and leaned on Hiccup "We forgot to ask Thuggory where the dagger is."

"So? We should go ask him then" Hiccup motioned to get up but Astrid was still leaning on his shoulder "Uhmm… Astrid?"

"No…" she simply answered, knowing exactly that he wanted to get up "My head hurts and I want to stay like this forever"

"Uhh… ok? But…" Hiccup looked at Stoick and the huge viking instantly knew what his son wanted to say

"I think it's best I leave you two to your activities. I still need to do my chiefly duties, you know…" he gave a not so subtle wink to Hiccup and left the house.

Hiccup noticed that Astrid was dozing off so he carried him up to his room and put her on his bed. He was planning on leaving and to ask Thuggory about the dagger but Astrid would have none of it. She held on to his hand tightly and motioned Hiccup to lie down with her.

Hiccup sighed. He really didn't understand girls. One moment, she would bite your head off for the smallest mistake you make, but on the next, all she wanted was your full attention and cuddle with you. Hiccup made Astrid scoot over and give him room to lie on.

Once Hiccup lied down, Astrid tried to hug his whole body with her arm and leg. To Astrid's surprise, she wasn't able to hug him fully because he was a now bigger than the last time she was able to do this. She was happy though, it meant that Hiccup was getting more and more reliable for her. She hugged him tighter and closed her eyes. She was tired and all she wanted to do was fall asleep in the arms of the love of her life.

It was a while later when Hiccup heard snoring. Looks like she fell asleep. He chuckled since it wasn't even lunch yet. He held her tighter and sighed. He wondered how much time left he had for this kind of freedom before responsibility would be shoved on his face. He knew that his father would eventually step down and he would have to take his place. Hel, Thuggory was already a chief before he was sixteen.

Since he was not going anywhere, he might as well think of some upgrades for his arm.

-With Heather and Thuggory-

Thuggory and Heather were currently on the shores on the beach, sitting where the waves would touch their feet. It was a fine day with the sun high up in the sky with the occasional breeze to cool things down.

Thuggory was giving Heather uneasy looks, he wanted to ask her but was afraid of her answer.

Heather eventually sighed "What is it?"

Thuggory scratched the back of his neck "Well… You still didn't tell me what they did to you in the prison…"

Heather looked ready to cry and hugged her legs.

Thuggory noticed her uneasiness and sighed "Look, I'm sorry for bringing it up. I'm not going to ask again, ok?"

Heather drew a deep breath and looked at Thuggory "No… I want to tell you. It's just that… I don't want you to look at me like… like…" tears streamed down her eyes and Thuggory wiped them away

"Like what?" he whispered as he hugged her tightly.

"Like I'm dirty!" she screamed while she squeezed his arm tightly.

"Shh… shh… why would I look at like that?" he asked as he looked into her tear-filled eyes

"Because… because… your tribesmen took turns in raping me while I was there…" she whispered before she started crying into his shirt again.

Thuggory's eyes widened and he gritted his teeth. This was unacceptable! He was told that prisoners were not treated like trash. His father once again lied to him. He hugged Heather even tighter. His resolve was made up. He was going to protect Heather even at the cost of his own life.

This madness must end no matter what.

AN: Hmm… I wonder what would happen next… Who knows… Enjoy and Review!