Secrets of the Wilderwest (Httyd fic)

Prologue

Astrid's POV

It was the dead of night as I was running through the woods near the compound to escape my pursuers. I clutched the precious bundle my sister had entrusted to me to my chest as I ran deeper into the forest, the branches scratching my arms and the plain grey dress I was wearing. The soles of my feet were already aching and bleeding from my escape.

I quickly hide behind a thick tree as I see searchlights approaching. My pursuers weren't likely to give up anytime soon.

"Astrid, come on out. We won't hurt you." One of the men said to the darkness of the forest. "The boss just wants to have a talk with you."

I caught my breath and slipped away as quietly as possible from my hiding place. It was working until I accidentally stepped into some twigs. The noise alerted the men and they ran in my direction.

"There she is!!" One of the men yelled as their searchlights found me.

I ran as quick as I could but one of the men caught my foot causing me to trip. The bundle I was carrying slipped out of my hands and landed a few feet away.

I quickly kicked the man who had a grip on my ankle and I heard him yelp in pain.

"You bitch!!" The man shouted holding his bloody nose. "You'll end up just like that sister of yours!!"

The man had let go of my ankle and I quickly scooped up the bundle Alexi tried so desperately to protect.

The other men were quickly gaining on me. I decided to make a beeline for the city since I could no longer hide. My feet already felt like a thousand needles had punctured them but I had to go on.

I ran until I saw the city lights getting closer on the horizon. As I clear the forest the massive metropolis of Berk stands before me. On its outskirts lay the slums.

'It's a good enough place to lose these guys.' I think as I take in the steep slope before me.

Taking a deep breath I jump off the plateau and roll down the slope towards the city.

Meanwhile......

As Astrid's pursuers cleared the forest edge they saw her jump off the plateau and disappear into the darkness.

"This is Simmons to base." One of the men radioed in.

"Base here." Was heard from the other end.

"We lost her. She's heading into the city." Simmons reported.

"Please wait for further orders from our leader." Came from the radio.

The men waited 30 seconds before a reply came.

"Simmons, you and your team are to report back. Someone else will be contacted to deal with her." Came the order.

"Roger that. Returning to base." Simmons replied and motioned for his men to follow.

This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the How to train your dragon world, which is trademarked by DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. and originally written by Cressida Cowell, and I do not claim any ownership over them or make any money from them. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official storyline.