Sigrid The Relentless - How to Train your Dragon

25. Hiccup and... Dagur?

"So, you're telling me that Hiccup told you he was going on a 'quick test drive', and you haven't seen him since?" Sigrid questioned.

Astrid was nervous, in her own very stubborn way. Which meant that she'd refused to tell anyone, especially Sigrid, about Hiccup's strange behavior, that had led to his disappearance this morning.

"No, I haven't. But he'll be fine, Sigrid, he always is."

"He'll be even more fine when I'm there." Sigrid spoke, going to gather her things. "I'm going to find him."

Astrid groaned, but decided not to argue. "You're so stubborn, you know that?" 

"I've been told that before."

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The search for her brother had been difficult so far. There were so many islands around Dragon's Edge, she had a lot of ground to explore. She just hoped Viggo didn't get to him, but so far she hadn't seen any vikings. 

Yeah... until she found a ship with slowly waking Hunters on top of it...

Oh boy, please tell me he's not on this island. Sigrid pleaded. But knowing Hiccup, he probably was. She'd never been more thankful for Sparkshot's speed, as he shocked the Hunters back to sleep, hopefully they'd be down for a while.

"Hiccup!" She called out as she and her dragon soared over the land. 

It seems that instead of her brother, she'd gotten the attention of some Hunters... at least, that's what she thought. But they seemed more focused on something - or rather, someone - else.

As she got closer, she couldn't believe her eyes. 

"Oh you've got to be kidding me..." She groaned, spotting her brother and - yes she saw that right - Dagur.

They hadn't noticed the Hunter's crossbow yet. 

"Hiccup, watch out!" She cried out.

Of course, instead of listening to her, Hiccup just looked up to the sound of her voice with wide eyes. Like a yak in headlights...

"Sigrid?!" 

Luckily, Dagur had a much quicker reaction speed, pushing Hiccup onto the ground. Luckily, the arrow missed its mark on Hiccup. But on Dagur, not so much.

Sigrid winced at the sight of the laced arrow in his shoulder blade. Also, it was a very bad shot. This is why you don't use crossbows. The Hunter who fired it wasn't done yet, as he sprinted towards the youngest Haddock with a mace.

"Not on my watch." 

Sigrid had already descended down with Sparkshot, running with her axe in hand, just like the good ol' days. 

The Hunter didn't even stand a chance, as she grabbed the mace when it attempted to slam down on her brother. Watching the man's eyes widen as he realized his fate, before she slammed the heavy metal back against his face.

The Hunter cried out in pain as he was flung across the grass, hitting a tree before passing out. His teeth were scattered across, trailing towards his unconscious figure. 

Hiccup finally opened his eyes. Damn...

"Sigrid!" He called out, a sheepish look on his face as he noticed her murderous glare. 

Yeah, he was in a lot of trouble. She'd probably tell their dad too, which meant an even worse scolding.

"Don't 'Sigrid' me, Hiccup!" The redhead snapped, arms crossed in front of her chest like a mother scolding a child. "You flew off this morning. No word, no note, nothing!"