Okay, so this is my SECOND update today. Wow, this is taking me A LOT longer than I would like, but being sick does that to you. :( Anyways, shout-outs:
Wanli8970: Hmmm...I say we go see if Flara is hungry for Deranged Maniacs. :) Yeah, I know what you mean about Hiccup forgiving everyone. I mean...fifteen years of neglect. They really have a lot to make up for with him. I don't think I would EVER be able to forgive someone for that. Well, I mean...maybe eventually, just not likely, or quickly.
silverwolvesarecool: Ugh, Dagur. Why'd he come back? No body likes him. XD
Jesusfreak: AHHHH! WHY DIDN'T I KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT ONE!? *goes into corner and hides shame* Haha! That one's great! I'll have to go tell somebody it (hehehehe). And yes, you are very smart! :D
xFaerieValkyriex: All in favor of executing Dagur, say I. *everyone raises both hands, waves them back and forth* "IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!" XD! Seriously though.
freyathefearless: No problem, and thanks for being awesome! :D
Hiccup shuddered at the name, and I was afraid I had pushed it too far, but then he nodded uncertainly.
"Y-yeah, actually," he said. "He...he was the one who was chasing me."
I was so mad. Dagur the Deranged...how dare he? What I wouldn't give to just find out where he was, capture him, and then release him, capture him again, release him, capture him, until he dies.
"You were shot when you were on Berk, right?" I asked.
"Yeah," said Hiccup. "I...I remember, g-going into a forest, and then...then he..Dagur...jumped out from nowhere with a crossbow...and I ran...I ran...I don't know why, but I did."
"Dagur is your enemy, Hiccup," I said. "He wants you dead."
"I know that now," said Hiccup. He stopped. "What if he's still on Berk?" he said, his voice clouded with panic.
"Why would he be..."
"Think about it, Astrid!" said Hiccup. "He knows he hurt me. He knows. And that was only yesterday. He could be out there still, waiting for us. Waiting for me." He stood up abruptly, shaking uneasily, his legs seemingly not able to hold his weight. "I have to go, Astrid."
"You have to...WHAT!?" I shouted. "Hiccup, you can't just up and leave!"
"It's me he wants," said Hiccup. "Can you deny it?"
"No, but you can't go alone!" I said. "I'm coming with you."
"You're what?" said Hiccup. "No, no you're not."
"Yes, yes I am," I corrected. "There's no keeping me behind, Hiccup. You either let me come with you, or you don't go at all."
"Why do you say that?" said Hiccup.
"Because I will literally tie you to your bed and have Toothless pin you down to restrain you," I said seriously.
Hiccup laughed. "Fine," he said. "I guess you're coming with me. But we should leave...now."
I nodded. I wanted Gothi to look over Hiccup, but I supposed he had only had that nervous breakdown because his memories were coming back. And besides, when he and the others got back, there was no chance we'd be able to leave without them figuring it out.
"Right, before the others get back with your Dad and Gothi," I said.
"Okay, Toothless, stay here," said Hiccup. "Distract them. Pretend you don't know where we are."
Toothless crooned, obviously not liking the idea, but then nodded.
"Good," said Hiccup. "It'll be fine, bud. I'll be back before you even know it."
He made sure he had his knife on his belt, and then turned to me. I was already fully armed with my axe, so I was ready.
We were ready.
"Okay, let's go," said Hiccup. He moved over to his window, put one leg over the side, and then pushed off, leaping down onto the ground below. I did the same, landing beside him, just barely avoiding landing on top of him. It wasn't really that big of a drop, but it still made my feet unsteady as I stood up. Hiccup apparently didn't have any problem with it, and if he did, he didn't show it.
"So, you said you were in a forest when it happened?" I whispered once I found I was able to speak without my voice wavering or shaking.
"Yeah," said Hiccup. "Any ideas?"
"Raven Point," I said. "Really one of the only forests here."
"Okay," said Hiccup. "Lead the way. You're not an amnesic."
I didn't really want him to add that last part, but I didn't say anything. Instead, I moved out and ran towards Raven Point, Hiccup running beside me. It was pitch black, so it wasn't like anyone could have seen us. Which was good, since we were trying to do this alone and not put anyone else in danger.
When we made it to Raven Point, we stopped running, the trees providing enough cover for us, so we wouldn't have to worry about being spotted. Hiccup gazed at the trees, obviously trying to bring back some distant memory.
"Got anything yet?" I asked.
Hiccup nodded. "A little," he said. "I...I think I met Toothless somewhere around here."
I was overjoyed he remembered something. It was a good sign. A great sign. He was just coming closer and closer to remembering more and more about his previous life, and those in it and around him.
We moved a little closer in, keeping close to each other in case something happened. We walked on in silence, trying not to make a sound with our feet as they hit the ground, snapping twigs and ruffling dead leaves.
And then we heard the sound of twigs snapping, but it wasn't from us. We turned around, and saw what we feared we would have.
"Well well well," said Dagur the Deranged. "I was wondering when you two would show up. And just in time."
