Heather Report What-If

Chapter 12

Hiccup's POV

"You were my last hope, my last hope of someone that I love and the someone that loves me back." She spoke. This pierced a needle straight through my heart, no, a dagger through my heart. It was as if I froze. When I didn't say anything, she sprinted away.

I couldn't even tell her anything. Tears started trickling down my face. I felt weak and helpless. I couldn't do anything to stop her. I sat back down letting my tears flow, griping and grinding my fingers into the soft foam bellow. I couldn't believe she felt that way. I couldn't believe I let her feel that way.

I can't let her put herself in danger. I love her for Thor's sake! With this thought I stood up and immediately ran out of the door to round up the gang. I'm sure there'll be some way to keep her safe and get the book back. Right?

Astrid's POV

After getting ready, I stare at myself for a while. I really do look like her. I feel like scratching my own face out. Satisfied with the result, I look up at the sky as it got darker. I dashed towards the docks as fast as I could.

As soon as I arrived, brushing the bushes aside to find the twins jumping and tackling me to the ground "Heather!" "Get her!" "That rhymed!". With this the twins climbed on top of me. "YOU MUST STAY IN YOUR CELL. How many times do we have to-" exclaimed Tuffnut, trying to hold me down. After a bit of struggle, I soon grappled at them and threw them aside with a punch to each of their faces.

"It's ME you muttonheads!" I screamed, getting up with a hand helping me. I looked up to see Hiccup guiding me up. I snatched my hand away as nicely as possible, dusting my clothes. "Totally unconvincing, Astrid" said Tuffnut, even after getting fooled. "Oh yeah, I could tell" I spoke, with sarcasm spilling out. After getting a few quiet stares from the others, I made my way to the boat docked straight ahead.

Hiccup's POV

She still seemed mad at me as she snatches her hand away from my own. She left my hand and dusted her clothes as Tuffnut made some snarky comment. Everyone seemed pretty surprised at the similarity Astrid has to Heather as she looked almost too convincing. Lines crease my forehead as she jumps into the boat and turns to face me.

"You sure about this?" I speak, worry and fear lacing my voice. "No, but it's our only chance" she said, leaning against the edge of the boat. "We'll be shadowing you from the sky" I speak, I need some way I can make sure she is safe. "I don't need shadowing" she says, rolling her eyes. "Just in case. Please Astrid, it'll make me feel better" I say, whispering the last part. "Hmph, fine. Just stay out of sight, if Alvin sees you, it'll all be over" she says, exasperated, not wanting to argue further which I silently thank her for.

"Don't worry about us. Just get the book and get out there. We'll be waiting." I speak. With this, Fishlegs steps forward and pushes the boat off dock. As I see her going further and further away, I impulsively speak my mind. "Hey Astrid, be safe". As if knowingly she nods her head and turns away.