You Were My Best Finding In An Adventure. [Hilda Fanfiction AU]

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Tuesday, a few days later.

"No, I don't think we should do that." Raven stood up, nearly bonking Frida in the head with his large claws. "Oops. Sorry Ferrari."

"Frida." The witch sighed sharply. "It's Frida."

"Like I said, Fried Eggs!" Raven cleared his throat, shuddering and looking to the Trolls. "That's too much of an aggressive approach. Elves don't need rocks, they need paperwork, documentation. Offer to let them research you, they'll be more than satisfied."

"Yes I agree." Alfur slid down Raven's head to the tip of his beak. "Elves rely on research, seeing things with their own eyes and reliable sources."

A troll by him growled, waving their hand lightly and continuing, looking to Hilda when they finished. "He says we should gather the more docile trolls who would be willing to join. If the Elves require to research on the aggressive ones, it wouldn't be as reliable since a troll would accompany them to make sure they don't get squished." Hilda explained.

Kaisa shook her head lightly, "That's still putting them at risk. It's not a good idea.."

"Grrmmmn..." The troll gently nudged Hilda.

"He's asking why can't you help?"

"I would, but magic on such a small beast could kill it. And the point is not, to kill it."

"Oh I know!" Frida perked. "We could ask Bartell to accompany one! He would know to get out and he could keep the Elves safe!"

Hilda cooed, "Such a smart girlfriend~"

Raven nudged Hilda aside, "Still a troll, Hilda."

"Oh. Dangit." She frowned, blowing Frida a kiss. "Later."

The troll king stomped over, taking in the air before sitting down, outside of reach from the cave entrance and the sun's glare. He growled softly, setting his staff down. Hilda growled back, the king nodding slowly, humming. "The King suggests a trip."

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A weather spirit was talked to while the group walked in the mist, going to the water. Then, a water spirit was called. The witches, Raven and Alfur were set in a bubble while the trolls, including the King, went underwater. First stop was to check on the troll who cared for the fish, he wasn't there.

So, they went to the Lindworm's island. Surfacing, the weather spirit waited for them, shading the trolls when they surfaced. "Oh great." Lindworm heard the guests. "Just a minute! Need to finish this one.."

She poured the iron, wiping away the extra, scraping her claw in the bucket of iron. "There you are. Dip into the water, cool it quickly and- Oh its cloudy."

"Lindworm, how nice to see you again." The king tipped his head forward slightly.

She waved him off, looking to Hilda, "Did you chip again?"

"Did I?-" Hilda looked at herself.

Frida gently held her hand, shaking her head, "Safe and sound."

"We could make some arrangements." Raven snickered.

"Why are we here." Kaisa uttered.

Lindworm slithered over, picking Hilda up, examining the troll. "Want me to re-iron that for you?" She pointed to her chin.

"No, I'm good! It's healing just fine as a human." Hilda took in a deep breath, the stone residing. "See?"

"Hm." Lindworm dropped her. "Why did you come?"