What Up!
Crazed Fans!
Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I was trying to get some inspiration and getting prepared for the end of semester exams. Anyways the One-shots are almost done and then I will most likely being taking requests from you guys one in a while. Road to Victory is approaching the plot point.
Hiccup and Astrid are 18.
Disclaimer: I don't own HTTYD
Hiccup and the gang were laughing and talking at the Mead Hall in the afternoon since they didn't have much duties to preform today.
The gang came back from some innocent races. Stoick burst through the Mead Hall in a hurry.
He quickly makes his way to the group's table.
"Astrid, come with me now, but the rest of you can come."
The conversations ceased.
Hiccup casted a sideways glance at Astrid.
She met his eyes with confusion and shrugged.
They followed Stoick to Gothi's hut.
Astrid tensed hoping nothing was wrong.
Stoick pushed open the door gently and allowing the gang in.
Astrid sees her parents, Kar, and Runa there seated.
She looks questionably at Alaric.
Surprisingly she sees unshed tears in his eyes.
Astrid knew then something was horribly wrong.
Astrid felt her own tears well up in her eyes.
"Dad?"
Alaric took a deep breath and let it out uneasily.
"Osvif was in an accident while out lumbering."
"A tree collapsed on top of him."
"The damage in unknown and Gothi is checking him right now, he is unconscious."
Upon hearing the news Astrid found her way to the embrace of her father.
The rest of the groups face paled.
They actually knew Osvif pretty well despite the age gap.
Osvif would help train Snotlout time to time, he and the twins would prank the gang, he would report to Fishlegs if he found any unusual flowers out in the forest during his work, and then he would supply Hiccup with paper for his ever growing journal.
Osvif was the most supportive of Hiccup and Astrid relationship other than Stoick of course.
Fishlegs took off his helmet.
"Is he going to make it?"
Svala answered him.
"We don't know for sure Fishelgs."
"Can we go seem him?" Astrid asked unlocking herself from Alaric's embrace.
"No, Gothi is still checking him." Runa replied.
Astrid quickly rubbed her eyes trying to keep herself from crying.
Gothi came from the other room.
She drew pictures in the sand with her stick.
Luckily Fishlegs could read her writings.
"Gothi says Osvif has 6 brokwn ribs, a wrist contusion, and a severe concussion."
"There is no telling when he will wake up, so all of you should go home and rest." Fishlegs translated.
Runa put her hand to her mouth to keep from crying out.
The rest nodded solemnly.
Alaric, Svala, Kar, and Runa went back to the Hofferson home.
Astrid whistled for Stormfly wanting to clear her head.
The rest of the gang except Hiccup went back to the Mead Hall.
Hiccup headed home to find a sleeping Toothless.
Toothless work to the sound of Hiccup's foot falls.
"Hey bud, lets go for a ride I need to find Astrid."
Toothelss cooed in understanding. He too can feel the sadness in the air and in Hiccup's tone.
Hiccup mounted to track Astrid.
He had a hunch on where Astrid would be since they go there all the time to be alone together.
Hiccup and Toothless flew to Itchy Armpit.
Sure enough he spots a familiar blue Nadder next to the Blonde Shield Maiden.
Hiccup landed Toothless silently.
He could tell though, that, Astrid heard him because she tensed.
By the way she is hunched over Astrid had been crying.
She came up here to cry, so no one can see her.
Hiccup hesitantly sat down beside her.
Astrid wiped her eyes even though the tears were still coming down her face.
"Hiccup, do you think Osvif is going to make it?" Astrid asked.
Hiccup let out sigh.
"I don't know Astrid, but I think Osvif will pull out of it, after all he is a Hofferson."
Astrid gave a small smile and nodded her head.
She nuzzled into Hiccup's neck, breathing in his scent of smoke and metal.
"What would Runa do?"
"She would have to raise a baby all by herself."
"We can all help her through it." Hiccup said thoughtfully.
"What would I do Hiccup?"
"When dad was busy Osvif would always find the time to train me and make me a better Viking, I owe him all of my training to him." Astrid prattled on.
More tears welled up in her eyes and buried her face deeper into Hiccup's neck and hair.
Hiccup sensing her distress pull her into his lap and hugged her.
They stayed like that in silence until the sun was about to set.
"Come on Milady, people are going to worried where we are."
Astrid agreed and dried her eyes for the last time.
She steeled her jaw resuming the Fearless Hofferson once again.
No tear residue and red eyes could be found on her.
They both returned and parted each other for the night but not without a goodnight kiss.
Astrid prayed to the Gods in her quiet bedroom.
Runa is staying over until Osvif gets better.
The rest of the Hofferson's prayed also for the health of their eldest son.
The next morning the family woke up to go straight go Gothi's hut.
Gothi drew that they were now allowed to officially see Osvif in his condition.
Hiccup woke early too knowing Astrid would be to see her brother.
He accompanied her to finally seeing him and judging for herself if Osvif is going to make it.
Astrid was squeezing Hiccup's hand so hard he thought she might break it.
When they finally walked through the door, Runa let out a strangled cry.
Osvif was on the bed his chest bare.
His whole midsection was a sickly purple and yellow bruise.
His wrist is wrapped up but you can still tell the horrific bend it took.
Osvif's head is also wrapped, some speckles of blood littered the white bandage.
Astrid turned and buried her face into Hiccup's chest.
Sure Astrid Hofferson had seen worse in her day but what makes her turn away is the fact is was her brother instead of some stranger.
Each of the Hofferson's took turns watching Osvif, seeing if he made any improvements and maybe even wake up from his state.
It was almost time for dinner and Astrid was watching Osvif.
Hiccup went with her to keep her company and to comfort her if she needed it.
Astrid was grateful that Hiccup was with her, more than usual since Osvif was in Gothi's care.
Hiccup was currently napping on a chair next to Astrid.
Astrid though was wide awake.
A part of her wanted Osvif to wake up when she was watching him and the other part just wanted him to wake up period.
She had a grip on Osvif unbroken wrist.
"Come on Osvif, please wake up."
"Your a Hofferson and Hofferson's always fight."
"You've been through dragon raids and battles, don't let a lousy tree take you down now."
"Runa needs you to help her."
"This baby is going to need you."
"Mom and Dad are going to need you, so is Kar."
"I will need you, who is going to train me for Thawfest and dragon races if you aren't there."
Astrid was now looking at the ground during her sudden declaration.
"Certainly not Dad, that's for sure."
Astrid looked up so quickly she almost gave herself whiplash.
Seeing this Osvif gave a weak chuckle wincing slightly.
"Osvif your okay!" Astrid exclaimed.
She shook Hiccup awake, telling him the great news.
Hiccup seeing Osvif awake for himself gave him a sideways high five and fist bump.
Astrid went home speedily to tell the rest of her family while Hiccup went to find Gothi.
Gothi was already checking the now wide wake Osvif before the Hofferson family arrived.
Gothi's pictures translated saying that Osvif will make a full recovery and will be able to return home and to regular duties in a week.
Astrid and Hiccup were in the door way watching the rest of the family greet Osvif.
"See I told you he was going to make it." Hiccup boasted to Astrid.
"Yeah okay you were right, but I am surprised that you weren't the one in Gothi's hut this time."
Hiccup shrugged and wrapped an arm around her waist.
"Still, you wouldn't get that worried if I was on that cot instead because I always make it."
Astrid breathed out a yep. "Because Valhalla doesn't want such a stubborn Viking."
Hiccup chuckled.
"You love me."
Astrid laid her head on his shoulder.
"Yeah stubbornness and all."