Hiccup's room…
Hiccup was officially a man, and being a man burned.
Well… the tattoo that symbolizes his induction into the clan did. They were a pair of dragon wings like Toothless' that stretches from his shoulder blades and down his spine, a mark to symbolize the shape of his soul. The ink still burned his skin as he was marked as a full member of the clan, a true heir of his tribe and his family… a sign of him becoming a man… Hiccup breathed a bit as Toothless noticed his exhale from his best friend.
He was a man now.
A man.
A full Haddock, he never thought the day would come. But it has.
"Hiccup Haddock, you are worthy to be amongst your clan and your family and will be remembered for the panicles of history." Stoick declared with his family axe in his hand, "One title is not enough for you to be presented for. Therefore, you will have three titles to represent the best parts of you."
Vikings then whispered as it was rare for such a warrior to even be given more than one. Even the best of the best only have one. For Hiccup to be able to have more than one is saying something.
"You are from this moment on, for the rest of eternity and to be celebrated even after your ways to Valhalla… You are known as Hiccup the Useful, Hiccup the Tamer, and Hiccup the Pride Jewel of Berk!"
The people cheered as they reached the hard and painful part of the ritual would begin, tattooing the symbol of who he is.
"Where shall your mark lie?"
Hiccup breathed.
"My back."
"So shall it be."
Stoick then led his son with a few others of his family while Wolfbane crossed his arms and watched him leave. Hiccup was leaving for the healer's hut as the chief elders were assigned to place the mark on his back and complete the ritual. Hiccup was laying on his stomach while Toothless was being herded away so he would not get protective.
"I'll be fine, Bud. This is just a part of my family's coming-of-age ritual. The tattoo will symbolize that I'm a man now." Hiccup assured his friend, who whimpered as the dragon noticed the tools that would be used.
It was going to hurt and Toothless knew it.
But if Hiccup is not afraid, then maybe Toothless shouldn't worry either. But he will be there if he needs him, no matter what.
"Alright, you overgrown lizard. Let the lad have his privacy. Gorthi wants only wants the elders of the Haddock Clan, no exceptions." Gobber shooed while Swift helped the dragon inside.
Hiccup will have to endure the final step of manhood alone. He took a deep breath as they began, chanting as he felt the ink burning into his skin! It was molten hot as he tried his best not to scream, to move, to twitch. He kept breathing as it seemed to be the only way to endure the pain. Time passed as he was still awake despite the burning pain. But he soon felt a slight bit of relief as he was finally a full member of the Haddock Clan.
The Bandages were placed and Gothi gave him something to use to sleep as the elders left to spread the word…
Hiccup breathed as he was on bed rest since the ritual. His father was impressed that he was awake for the whole thing when most of their family passed out during their time, including Stoick. Toothless licked his hand and purred.
"Don't worry, Bud. Once my back heals, we'll go flying and then celebrate becoming a full member." Hiccup assured then began to sleep.
He was unaware that someone was watching from the door, angry and jealous of the boy.