The Dog Trainer (Hiccup x Reader) [ModernAU!]

13: Daddy Dearest

The cab was canceled and the three of you rode in Henry's car. He drove with Heather in the passenger seat and you in the seat behind Heather of the next row. He glanced at you in the rear view mirror but your eyes didn't meet because you stared silently out the window. You swayed with the car's bumps.

"Where am I going?" he asked Heather.

Heather gave him a warning look before answering, "Mayor's office."

Henry took a deep breath. He readied himself for what he had to face.

"So, I know you said you weren't athletic," he continued this time to you, "but where did you learn to be so...acrobatic?"

You hesitated to answer his question. You glanced at him and answered, "The person who taught me how to fight is sitting right next to you. As for easy movement, I developed those skills through gymnastics."

"I'm starting to think you don't know the meaning of being athletic," he mumbled.

"Being athletic means you have a choice in exercising activities. I, for one, didn't have a choice. At least, I was willing to learn how to fight," you explained.

Henry stayed silent for the rest of the ride. After a while, they finally arrived at the office. Henry parked the car just outside of the building. You rose a brow at the boldness from Henry but didn't question it. The three of you got out (you had to wait until Heather opened the door since the cuffs were still on you) and walked to the entry. You started to wonder why no one was questioning any of you for your entrance. Henry led the way to what you guessed to be the mayor's office. You had a suspicion something you didn't know what was going on. A lot of questions ran your head. One major question being; Has he been here before?

Henry walked to a double set of doors and opened them to see his dad sitting in the mayor's chair and a strange man he has never seen before standing with a intimidating structure. The man was a stranger to Henry but he was no stranger to you. You immediately hid behind Heather's and Henry's tall figures but you could see enough for the interacting.

"Son," your eyes widen when you heard the mayor talk to Henry, "What is it?"

"Uh, hey, Dad," Henry greeted nervously, "Who's this?"

"Son, meet Mr. [Last name]. [Father's name], this is my son, Henry," his father introduced.

Henry confirmed this man was indeed your father from the sound of his last name. Your father game up to shake hands with Henry and greeted Heather as well.

"Hello, Heather," you heard him say.

"Hello, Sir," she replied politely.

After greeting the two, he spotted you behind the two of them.

"I see you have done well, Heather, in retrieving my daughter," he commented.

"Only doing my job, sir," she bowed her head slightly.

"She's your daughter?" the mayor asked inquiring to you.

Your father nodded, "Yes, there were some disagreements back home and she ran off on her own."

"Legally," you added.

Your father response was to look at you with a stern and angry glare. You rolled your eyes.

"Now that I have gotten what I came here for, we'll be leaving. It was nice being here, Stoick, but we must go. Come along, [Name]. We're going home," your father walked to the exit but stopped when he noticed you didn't follow. Instead you looked away and took a step behind Henry when he guided you with his arm. Henry looked up to your father with a challenging yet respectful look. Heather didn't do anything because she couldn't, you understood. "I see you became fond with the mayor's son," your father added with an irritating tone.

"Son," Stoick called to Henry, "What is the meaning of this?"

"I know," Henry started with emphasis and a caution tone, "this seems bad, but if I could just talk to you, Mr. [Last name]. I just-"

"Whatever my daughter told you," your father interrupted, "was all a lie."

"See, I don't know if it is because she hasn't tell me anything, yet," Henry retorted. "I can already tell what is going on."

"Stoick, please," your father turned to the mayor, "Tell your son to yield."

It was silent for a little while before everyone heard a sigh from the mayor. "If it was like this five years ago, I would, but I learned to start listening to my son. I think you should hear him out."

"I'm afraid I don't have time for this. Let's go, [Name]. Heather, bring her along," he ordered.

Heather nodded reluctantly and grabbed you by the arm. You had enough.

"No!"

You were going to fight back but froze when you heard Henry's voice boom in the large room. You were surprised to hear Henry speak up and apparently, so is everyone else. Henry took a hold of you again and gently pushed you slightly behind him.

"Now, I understand everything," Henry spoke with confidence, "You've been controlling her ever since she entered this world and by the sound of it, you try controlling everyone else."

"You don't know anything, boy," your father yelled.

By this time, Stoick has stood up from his chair and put a hand on your father's shoulder. You father's gaze met Henry's warning glare.

"I would watch what you say to my son, Ambassador," he warned. He turned to Heather. "I would like to speak to you and Mr. [Last name], Heather, please."

Word Count: 931

Status: Unedited