Sigrid The Relentless - How to Train your Dragon

14. Three Years Later 2/2

Sigrid was absolutely fuming, embarrassed, and worried, as she and the others were thrown into one of the strange emerald cages on the Reaper. She'd subtlely tried to find a way out, but had been unsuccessful every single time.

The sun was already starting to rise, and suddenly the shipwreck graveyard didn't seem so scary anymore. But maybe that was just her anger directed towards the Berserker Chief, that was distracting her. She just couldn't stand the idea that he'd gotten the upper hand on her, this time. He'd never let her live it down. 

"What's wrong, Sigrid, dragon got your tongue?" Dagur questioned, laughing at his own jesting. "What a shame, I always loved our mutual quips."

But Sigrid didn't respond. She just stared straight back at the Berserker, without a glare, nor a frown. Only the best poker face she could muster, trying to hide her feelings of shame. Dagur, however, was not as dumb as he looked, as he'd known Haddocks since they were children. Hel, she was going to be his wife! She can't hide anything from him. 

Just in time to stop the Berserker from attempting to mock her any more, the Reaper's hatch was thrown open, and Hiccup and Toothless appeared from its depths. A little shaken, but otherwise unharmed. It was obvious that he hadn't noticed the Berserkers yet, but it didn't take him long. 

The Nightfury started charging his blast, ready to attack, but Hiccup stopped him. "Toothless, hold!" 

"Hiccup!" Dagur greeted meniacly, looking down at the boy kneeling on the deck. "Did you miss me? 'Cause I sure missed you. Everyday for three years, I thought about you." 

Dagur grinned as he stepped to the side, showcasing the group trapped in the strange metal cage. 

"Sigrid!" Hiccup cried out, whilst the sister in question still stood there, fuming.

"I don't want to talk about it." She snapped. 

"Sorry, Hiccup!" Astrid jumped in from behind her. "They got the drop on us whilst we were searching the-"

"Uh- quiet!" Dagur interrupted with a yell. "Can't you see my brother and I are having a moment?"

Sigrid could see her brother trying not to gag at the nickname. He never liked Dagur calling him that, especially since he only started doing it when they heard of the marital arrangement. Which, mind you, had been annulled for years. 

"I'm not your brother, and we're definitely not having a moment." Hiccup sneered.

"Oh, well, I was..." Dagur shrugged, before he was back in full excitement. "Look at you! All grown up, and quite the ladies man, I'd wager?" 

Hiccup sighed. "Dagur, what do you want?"

"Duh!" Snotlout spoke up, still insisting on wearing those three ridiculous blonde braids under his helmet, as they fell over his face. "He wants the jewels."

Tuffnut immediately started protesting. 

"He's not getting my family's jewels, no way! And I'll protect them at all costs!" He cried, before his eyes drifted to Snotlout's awful outfit. "...Also, what is with that hair?"

"It's royal hair, I'll have you know." Snotlout boasted. 

...

"Haven't gotten rid of the Greek Chorus, I see." Dagur hummed, before pointing at the twins. "Anyway, yes, I'll take the jewels. His too."

One of his men punched Ruffnut in the stomach, making her cough up the gems she'd stuffed in her mouth.

"Hey, watch it pal!" She waved her fist at the man, who only laughed in response.