I Ran Away

Hiccup's Trouble

I grabbed some fresh wood that was beside the door, I walked over to the fire pit and set the wood in. "Gods how do you use this striker Hiccup it's so dull." Heather said i took it from her hands and she sat down next to Fishlegs, I then heard Astrid sit somewhere Behind me. i looked at the striker knife and noticed what she was talking about the blade was indeed dull, I forgot to fix the other dull one's so this is all we had, i placed the knife on top of the striker and put it on top of my knee and pushed as hard as i could down the striker sparks came off of it and lit the wood i gave it one more strike and that did it. "um how?" Heather asked, I looked up at her "I honestly didn't think that it would work." i laughed. i tossed the dull knife in the basket along with others "looks like you have things to sharpen Lad." Gobber told me i nodded and sat down next to Astrid.
"he keeps saying he'll do it but his dragon being Alpha and all that makes him Chief of the Nest so he's always busy doing stuff with dragons. I keep telling him to just teach me to sharpen things so i can help him out." Thraya said, i shook my head "and i keep telling you no because I know you and you and sharp objects don't mix. the only sharp object i will let you around is your dragon little miss 'I think i can smart mouth my brother' you brat." i laughed she glared at me "well sorry if i wanna help your sorry 'always has a deathwish' butt out Brother." she snapped back at me, I just laughed "that one actually has some accuracy!" I laughed hard and everyone cracked up.
"speaking of Death Wishes son, why are you in trouble? and who are you in trouble with?" my dad asked. I sighed and looked at all of my friends that I've lived with for years now they all got sad and as did I. we all knew what happen was an accident, and that he was just protecting us but we all couldn't help but be hurt. "well looks like all your friends just got down in the dumps." Gobber pointed out. "that's because what happened that day was terrible for all of us." I said leaning over and resting my elbows on my knees. "I'm sorry Hiccup," Thraya said. I looked up and saw she was about to cry "It's not your fault Thraya, if it is anyone, it's mine i should have been more cautious that day. I'm your guyses Chief, and I failed not only you all but also Gustov that day." i said Thraya looked at me tears started running down her cheeks. I got up and walked over to her i knelt down in front of her and took both her hands in mine.
"I know he was your brother, and he was mine too. but you can't keep blaming yourself for something you didn't do. you were very strong that day, you did things i didn't know you had in you, I was weak and broken from what they did to me and you carried me out of there. when they, Killed Gustov you tried picking him up as well and carrying us both, Eret took me from you so we could bring him home. You were a very Brave girl that day, and every day since then, and I'm proud of you for staying strong, but there are times we need to take a moment and grieve, and for you that moment is right now. you don't have to stick around right now, you can go get shudderstorm and go help the Dragon Thief if you would like." I looked up at her and gave her a small nod. she gave me a hug, when she pulled away i stood up and she started for the door i looked at Heather "go with her and make sure she's okay and safe will you." i said, she nodded her head. "Yes Chief." she got up and walked out following Heather.
i walked back over to my spot by astrid and sat back down "like i said that day had a terrible effect on all of us." i said again. "can you tell us what happened?" dad asked looking at me concerned, i felt Astrid put her hand on my back and rubbed it to comfort me. i looked at Eret and Ingrid to get their permission if they were okay with it. they both nodded. i took a deep breath and began "It all started two years ago, I was captured and taken to Dagur. i was locked in a cell and they, did things to me, bad things and i almost died, If it wasn't for the Dragon Thief, Thraya, and... Gustov." I took another deep breath and continued.
"Four months in that cell of horror, and then my friends came to my rescue. but when they freed me I couldn't walk I was so, weak, the last time I remember feeling that same weakness was when I lived on Berk. Thraya carried me out of the Prison and Gustav was behind us when..."
I felt my tears flooding my eyes and then I put my face in my hands and started to cry. I got up and walked over to Eret, I squeezed his shoulder telling him to continue for me. I put my hands behind my head and kneeled in front of the shrine we made him. I bowed my head to the shrine and I just stayed there, then I heard Eret start where I left off.
"Gustav was shot in the heart with an arrow protecting Hiccup from getting killed. after that Hiccup swore to Dagur that he would take away the only thing that Dagur cared about to make him feel the same pain he and Thraya felt. a year later Hiccup healed up, but then The Dragon Thief found out that Thraya had been hurt by one of Dagur's men the day before. Hiccup became enraged and took off after Dagur after we all told him not to go alone, he still did." I heard Eret sigh
"then when he came back two days later, he was covered in blood. we asked him what happened but he never told us. the only person who knows what happened between him and Dagur in the Dragon Thief. after that it took Hiccup awhile before he was back to himself. It was the worst sight to see." Eret finished, no one spoke but someone did get up, i felt a small hand on my shoulder i looked to see who it was as noticed it was Astrid shoe got on both of her knees and pulled me to her giving me a hug. then my dad came and hugged us both.
after being there for what felt like hours i decided to brighten things up "I don't know about you guys but I'm starving!" i said and jumped up holding a hand out for Astrid to help her up. she looked at me concerned and took my hand for help. "don't worry, he does that all the time." Ingrid said, I headed over to the cabinets and grabbed some things for stew. I heard the door open and saw Thraya and Heather come in with Toothless who bounded over to me. "hey bud!" i said and gave him a hug and then scratched his chin. "sis you wanna help me out with making lunch?" i asked Thraya she nodded her head she knows exactly what i'm making because it's my favorite everyone was back at the fire pit and talking to each other even Astrid was Talking to Heather. It put a smile on my face. "how far did you get this time before having to let someone else take over?" Sis asked, i looked over at her and finally noticed her face was badly tear stained. "same place. I can never get past that part, it's just too much for me." I told her, she nodded, i know she can't even think about it.
I let out a sigh and felt Thraya's arms wrap around my waist I looked down at her and wrapped my arm around her shoulders I gave her a hug and rubbed her back a bit letting her know it's okay, that we'll be okay. when she pulled away we both went back to cutting the meat and cleaning vegetables "you want to go put the water in the pot and then put the beef in?" I asked her she nodded. I put all the vegetables in a bowl and meat in the other "water's in H, just waiting for it to boil so I can put the beef in." she told me I nodded and grabbed the bowls and headed over to the fire pit. Toothless following behind me I set down the bowls and grabbed the pan that Thraya handed me I put the pan over some hot coals and put the meat in the pan Thraya came up behind me and put some oil in so they won't burn. most of the spices and stuff we have we get from Trader Johann.
I heard the door open and looked over and smiled "Hey there Dragon Thief, i thought you weren't gonna be back till late tonight." i stated she laughed. "I got finished earlier than planned" mom told me i nodded she walked over "what're ya making?" She asked. Thraya laughed "take a big Guess" Thraya stated messing my Hair up. "your favorite stew?" Mom asked then laughed, i shook my head at both of them. "here I'll take care of the meat, Thraya you tend to that boiling water, and you Dragon Master sit down and Catch up with the Berkians." I nodded and stood up i walked over to Astrid who was sitting close to My dad and took a seat. "did she just order you around?" my dad asked me with a confused look. "well yeah I can't really disobey her." I said, mom looked up at me and I realized what i said. "and why would that be son?" dad asked me i looked at him then Back at mom i gave her my 'I'm sorry' smile.