How To Train Your Dragon: Broken

A Hell For Women

Everything was quiet; except for sound of moving water. Astrid didn't know where she and Eydis were being taken and she was to tired to figure it out. "I've lost track of how many days we've been stuck in here," Astrid groaned.

"Me too," Eydis agreed.

Suddenly the door flew open. "Rise and shines ladies!" the same man from before shouted at the top of his lungs as he proudly stomped in with two other men following close behind, "We're here." He chuckled as he fished for his keys. Astrid had tried to undo her restraints but failed. Maybe if she headbutts him? Yea that could work! But...would Eydis be able to keep pace while they were running? Astrid decided that now wasn't the time to escape. The gate of her cell swung open and she stepped out glaring at the man in front of her.

"What's with the look?" the man asked, "Your getting off this smelly boat!"

"You think your going to get away with this!" Astrid growled, "When my people find me you'll-"

"Yea yea. You said it all before," the man grabbed Astrid by the head and shoved her into the arms of one of the men. He held her tight so she couldn't run.

Eydis' cell opened up and the man grabbed her roughly by the hair and threw her out.

"Hey!" Astrid tried to go to Eydis' side but the man holding her didn't let go, "Don't you dare treat her like that!"

"You have no authority to say that," the man hovered over Astrid. For the first time in her life Astrid felt intimidated. "Take them both," he ordered his comrades. Astrid and Eydis were forced off the boat that they had been on for Thor knows how long. Astrid nearly vomited at what was before her; The Black Market. The sick and twisted part about was that it looked like a normal market. The kind you'd go to with your mother to trade for food and clothing.

"I'm scared," Eydis whispered to Astrid. This was first time Astrid has gotten a look at the young girl. Eydis' hair was as black as Toothless' scales. It shined in the dim morning sun, obviously had been brushed by someone who loves her; a mother most likely. Eydis' eyes, which were blue, reminded Astrid of Stormfly. Her heart sank a little. Not a day has gone by where she has forgot about her old friend. That's when a glimmer of hope emerged. That's right, Astrid remembered what one of Viggos men said. Stormy had escaped. He'll go back to Berk and get help. Help is coming. I know Stormy can track my sent, no matter where I go. This revelation gave Astrid the hope she needed.

"Don't worry. My dragon will bring my whole village to save us. We just need to hold out until then," Astrid whispered so the men wouldn't hear. A bright smile formed on Eydis' face. Astrid prayed that she didn't just put false hope in her.

Astrid and Eydis were marched through the Market like prized toys. Astrid could feel the eyes on her; every men checked her out as she passed. She looked down at Eydis. Were they thinking the same way when they looked at her? If so then everyone here are nothing but cold, sick bastards!

The men led them to the back of Market. There were less people around and it was eerily quiet. Astrid was confused, "W-Wouldn't it be better to have us where the people are?" She didn't dare call them bidders.

"This is where it's done," the man explained, "Until this evening you two will be staying in there." The man pointed to an old, wooden barn that looked as if it was going to fall down any minute. "And there aren't any dragons around for you to train," the man added with a smile. All Astrid could do was give him a death glare. They were taken to the barn, it's large doors opened with a slow creak. Astrids heart nearly gave out...there were women inside. They all sat in the darkness, hands tied, and the look of hopelessness covered their faces. Some looked to be around Astrids age, some looked older, and some appeared to be around Eydis' age. It broke Astris heart to see so many lives ruined. A part of her wanted to help them all, to set the free so they can return home. But there was another part of her that knew that was impossible.

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Time moved extra slowly; as if it wanted Astrid to dread the "auction" even more than she already did. "They could have at least given us a place to sit other than the ground," Eydis complained to Astrid.

"That just shows you how stupid they are," Astrid shuffled around, trying to get more comfortable. If an escape chance does come then she'd rather not have sore muscles.

Then the doors creaked open. Now I know how it feels to be a dragon trapped in one of the cages in the arena, Astrid thought, I guess...in a way this is retribution. Light flooded into the dark; making Astrid and the other women turn away. Here we go, Astrid readied herself for whoever took a liking to her. She had to stay strong. Not just for herself but for Eydis as well.