A/N: Seriously? NO ONE READ THIS?
It's not THAT bad, is it?
Time slowed down for Hiccup. Akey's claws were moving closer, followed by powerful arms and sharp teeth bared with fury. Hiccup couldn't move out of the way in time, and his knife had already dropped from his hand in shock. Time sped up again, and Akey hit him against the ground so hard, he blacked out for a moment. His heart thumped in his ribcage. He stared into the green eyes of the monster above him, terrified. Akey just stared back, snarling. The large wings on his back twitched, and his tail swished across the dirt, back and forth. The monster seemed to be deciding how to kill Hiccup. His claws began to tighten around Hiccup's neck. Said teen had an idea at this moment, slowly moving his hand up to Akey's neck. Akey remained focused on Hiccup, not noticing the Haddock's movement. Hiccup exhaled and suddenly closed the gap between his hand and Akey's neck, scratching until he met the chin, a dragon's soft spot, when he pressed up a little. It worked. Akey fell to the ground, in a state of bliss much like Toothless would have been.
Hiccup struggled to his feet, letting his lungs take in a breath again as he sighed with relief. He stared in disbelief at Akey, who was purring and looking much more relaxed.
"Okay, boy, easy. It's okay." Hiccup murmured, moving slowly down to Akey. "I promise I'm here to help."
Akey's eyes opened, and it was then clear that the dragon was watching Hiccup's every move. Akey opened his mouth and began to make soft growls. They didn't sound threatening, which made Hiccup relax more.
"Alright now bud, if you can let me close, that would help." Hiccup kneeled close and moved a hand close to Akey, who made no move to stop him. If anything, recollection more than anger was in his eyes and he began to whine, though it was unclear why. Until he spoke.
"So- rey Ic-cup." He growled, his voice was much deeper and distorted than it had been before. "So- reeeey." Akey began to cry, keeping his gaze locked with Hiccup.
Hiccup placed a hand on Akey and nodded. "I'm alright. Just a little scared. Don't cry, kay? We'll figure this out."
"I- not bad- just- please- p-p-" Akey continued. "I am- moo- oon- changed-" His breathing was skipping. "It-s over- now- just for- give me- Hi- cup-" He stopped moving, going limp.
Hiccup began to panic. "Akey? Akey! Hey! Don't die! I forgive you!"
Akey began to shrink back to his less terrifying form, getting smaller by the second. His wings and tail disappeared, and he lost the ears as well. As soon as it seemed to be over, Hiccup gently scooped him up, holding the weakened boy in his arms. Akey was still breathing.
Hiccup began to walk back to camp, hoping Toothless was okay.
And sure enough, after a long walk back, Toothless nearly tackled Hiccup in a shower of dragon slobber before realizing Hiccup was carrying Akey.
After a long explanation of what had happened, everyone was now keeping their distance from Akey, especially Heather.
"I knew he'd be trouble." She said, rubbing a finger over her ax handle. "We have to get rid of him. Now."
"No!" Hiccup said loudly, startling everyone. After an awkward moment of everyone staring at him, he took a deep breath and began again. "No. We will not get rid of him. This wasn't his fault, something happened to him. He wouldn't have hurt me, or tried to hurt any of you, something was off."
"Whether it was him or not, he's still a threat." Astrid said, looking at Hiccup with her arms crossed. "How do we know he won't transform again and this time, kill someone?"
All eyes turned to Hiccup. He felt uncomfortable. "I- just... let me talk to him, okay? We'll figure this out. There's no reason to get rid of him." Before anyone could argue, Hiccup turned to walk out, raising one hand. "Dismissed!"
Ruff exchanged a look with Tuff. "He really has become a tyrant." Tuff nodded. "Power will do that to you."
Astrid shot them a look. "Not helping. Why don't you guys find something constructive to do?"
They shrugged and left. Snotlout was moving to Hookfang.
"I'm going to fortify my hut so that little monster can't destroy what's left of it!"
Heather shook her head and walked out. Fishlegs stood there, fingers laced and looking awkward.
"I'm going to review my notes on Akey and see if there's anything about him in any books or research we have. Maybe we can help him." Fishlegs announced.
Astrid nodded. "Good idea."
A/N: Things aren't looking very good for Akey...
