Hey guys, here's a chapter. Sorry it's so short, I had a bit of trouble writing this one.
Indi limped through the halls, hoping he would not start to bleed through his bandages again. Though everybody was injured in some way, of all the people who fought against Hoskins and his men yesterday, he was the most physically injured. He made his way to the royal study, where Elsa was apparently waiting for him.
As he walked past a window that overlooked the courtyard, he caught Lapsus peering in. The large carnivore gave her alpha a concerned hoot, to which Indi returned with a friendly wave. As he passed, Lapsus moved away, continuing to watch through the windows, no doubt trying to give a maid or castle visitor a heart attack.
He limped up to her door, where two guards were stationed. They nodded to him, and Indi returned the gesture. Indi opened the door and went inside. In the office were the dragon riders, several officers that were higher up than Brynn, and the female guard herself. Queen Elsa stood behind her desk, her hands folded in front of her.
"Welcome, Sir Indi," Elsa said.
"I apologize for keeping you all waiting," Indi said.
"Nonsense," Elsa said. "A slight delay can be allowed due to your physical condition." The queen turned to address the group as a whole. "Yesterday, we were attacked by Mister Vick Hoskins and some of his subordinates. The Dragon Riders of Berk also informed me that accompanying Hoskins were some other people, whom Mister Haddock referred to as Dragon Hunters.
"Though the overall attack was thwarted, our attackers did manage to infiltrate the aviary and put in place a large amount of explosives as well as trap some of the dinomorphs and pterosaurs. When lit, the explosives killed most and badly injured the others, as well as shattering the dome."
Brynn quietly growled through the corner of her mouth.
"What I need to know," Elsa continued. "Is how these insurgents managed to breach the defenses we have put in place and kill some of my citizens in a bold and all but successful attack."
"What steps have been put in place to secure the city?" Indi asked.
"The harbor has been shut down, and all trade ceased for the time being," Elsa said. "I have also issued orders to shut down the borders as best we can."
"Your Majesty, we can go investigate the harbor," Hiccup said, motioning to his fellow riders. "As we have found from our previous encounters, Dragon Hunter ships have distinct qualities."
"You have my thanks, Mister Haddock," Elsa said, giving a quick nod. "Inform me if you should require anything that would assist you."
"Thank you," Hiccup said, bowing, the rest of the riders following in suit. He turned on his heel and left the office, his group following.
"Admiral Defton," Elsa said, turning to a grey-haired man. "I need you to go and lock down the borders. Nobody leaves without clearance."
"Of course, Your Highness," Defton said with a bow, before he too left the room, leading the group of officers out. Brynn went with them.
"Take care, Indi," she said, patting him on the shoulder. Indi winced. "Sorry." Indi shrugged as Brynn followed her fellow soldiers out.
Indi and Elsa stared at each other for a moment in awkward silence. It was the first time they were alone together since Indi had left.
"So..." Elsa began. "How was your time up north?"
"Alright," Indi said. He sniffed the air quietly. "How's your leg?"
"I'm fine, Indi," Elsa said. She moved her gaze to his shoulder. "You're bleeding again." She moved out from behind her desk and walked over to him. Though she was trying her best to hide it, Indi noticed her limp. Elsa took her palm and pressed against the red spot on the bandages against the shoulder.
"Ow," Indi said. "Are you sure your leg is okay?"
"Indi, does it seem as though I'm going to keel over from blood loss?"
Indi dropped his gaze, sighing. "Sorry."
Elsa shook her head. "Go. I'll call you if anything is found."
Indi nodded slowly, before turning to leave.
Elsa sighed, watching the dark-haired youth leave. She could not let her emotions get the better of her. She already had enough trouble sleeping as it was. The nightmares from last night were extremely disturbing.
Indi walked out of the doors of the castle. In the courtyard, he saw Lapsus and Rexanne watching over Emerald, Copal, and Junior (who seemed to take on the role as an older brother to the babies, or "Indominus Furies" as Hiccup called them). Exiting the castle gates, he nodded to the few dignitaries that were milling about.
Feeling rather bored, Indi turned, heading for the docks.
Rounding the corner, he ran into a familiar beefy Viking and a large red dragon.
"Snotlout," Indi said. "How's the search coming?"
"Well, we found a few things that could be of interest," Snotlout said.
"I'll tell the queen," Indi said. "Go back and tell Hiccup I'll bring her there shortly."
Snotlout nodded, turning around going back to the ship.
"Yes, that looks fine," Elsa said, examining the dark tapestries that were being hung in the throne room. Feeling a presence behind her, Elsa turned around.
"Queen Elsa," Indi said, bowing. "The riders have found some things in the dragon hunters' ship that might be of interest. I also have some information that could be useful."
"Lead the way, Sir Indi." Indi turned and led the queen out of the castle. As they pair entered the courtyard, Lapsus roared over at them. Indi turned and saw his babies scuttling over to him. Indi bent down and picked up Copal.
Indi crooned gently to the baby Indominus Fury as Elsa picked up Emerald, who was cradled in the female human's arms. Indi smiled and led the way to the docks. As the pair continued through the town, Indi watched as the townspeople were bowing in respect for their queen.
Soon the large dragon hunter ship came into view. Standing at the top of the gangplank was Hiccup, with Toothless at his side.
"You have something to show me, Mister Haddock?" Elsa said as she climbed up the path.
"Yes," Hiccup said. "Please, follow me." He turned and led the newcomers into the dragon hold.
As they entered the hold, Elsa tensed, pulling Emerald closer to her chest. Lining the sides of the halls were cells made of green metal. "These cages are where dragons were kept?"
"Yes," Astrid spat. "As well as human prisoners."
Hiccup led Indi and Elsa to the Commander's Quarters, which was located at the far end of the ship. Inside the room, bathed in the light of several torches, was Fishlegs, who was examining several papers that sat on the wooden desk. Hanging on the wall was a rough map of the northern end of Norway and the Viking archipelago.
"Find anything, Fishlegs?" Indi asked.
"Not much," the large male replied. "Most of it's just a few trade routes and ports."
"Any about a man named George von Schwicke?" Elsa asked.
"Sorry, Your Highness," Fishlegs said. "There's no names listed here."
"If you find anything," Indi said. "Let me know." Hiccup nodded.
"Mister Haddock," Elsa said. "Tonight, there will be a funeral ceremony for the deceased of the attack yesterday. You and your group are invited."
"We will be there."
That night, Indi sat wearing a black shirt and pants, his hair neatly trimmed. He stood off to the side, at the front, facing the congregation, along with many other officials. The dragon riders stood next to him in a row. The queen stood silently at the front of the crowd, in front of four small coffins.
Elsa took a deep breath before speaking. "The attack yesterday caused us a terrible loss. My newest people, these children, whom I view as my own, were mercilessly captured and killed. These four came to our home seeking refuge. I feel that I have failed them in providing sanctuary. Hopefully, one day, their spirits will forgive me for this."
Indi was shocked: Elsa had just admitted that she had failed. By extension, he had failed as well. He was unable to protect his fellow dinomorphs. By failing to do so, he had neglected his duty, which was in his title: "Protector of the Dinomorphs."
Soon, the coffins were lowered into the ground, and they were buried with earth. Shortly afterward, the crowd dispersed to the dining hall.
Indi watched the crowd leave. He stood at the newly filled in graves. Once the people had left, he looked to the sky, where a thousand stars glimmered.
"Don't worry. I'll fix this. Your deaths will not be in vain. I will avenge you all. The next dinomorph to die at the hands of George von Schwicke will be me." Indi watched as a shooting star raced overhead. He closed his eyes as a breeze brushed his hair, before turning to the castle. Entering the gates, he walked into the castle. Creeping through the halls, he walked past the doors to the dining hall. Though it was for less than a second, he made eye contact with Elsa who was comforting the mothers of the deceased. Scowling, Indi walked off to his room.
The next morning, Indi was up early. He grabbed his armor and slid it on carefully. He exited his room and wandered through the halls. He walked into the courtyard and saw the dragon riders getting their mounts ready.
"Ready, Indi?" Astrid said.
"Hell yeah," Indi said, clenching his hand. He whistled over Lapsus and his raptors. "You guys be good, alright?" Lapsus crooned deeply, and Lacrima, Noctem, and Venator each nuzzled their alpha. Out of the castle came Owen. "Take care of them for me, will you?"
"How could I not?" Owen said. "It was good to see you again, Indi."
"Same to you," Indi said.
"Kick the son of a bitch in the face for me, will you?"
Indi smirked. Looking over Owen's shoulder, he saw the additional passengers exit the castle.
"Let's go," Brynn said as she strode up. Behind her, Anna and Elsa walked up, each carrying a small bag.
Indi climbed on Stormfly behind Astrid. As he adjusted the baby Indominus Furies in the large bag that hung from his shoulder, the rest of the riders mounted their dragons.
As the dragons took flight, Indi looked behind him and watched the kingdom of Arendelle recede: the destroyed aviary, the castle, Lapsus. Luckily, there were a few things that were not receding: Anna and Elsa, who both rode on Toothless behind Hiccup, and Brynn, who hung on behind him on Stormfly. They locked eyes and both let them flash to their primal state.
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