Serendipity (Hiccup x reader)

Chapter 10

drapetomania

(n.) an overwhelming urge to run away

"Is that all you got?" You asked with a challenging tone in your voice, the corners of your lips rose into a sly smirk. In front of you Astrid's eyes widened just for a split second but then she covered it up with a look of confidence, without giving you a chance to react Astrid charged towards you, swinging her axe above,  missing you by an inch. 

While her axe hit the ground you took the opportunity and swiftly rushed behind her, placing your sword against Astrid's neck before she had the time to rise her axe. Her body seemed to tense and it made you grin thinking the fight was over.

"Guess I win." 

"Guess again."

Once she said those words a sudden punch in the stomach sent you flying on the ground, the impact was too harsh it made a quiet groan escape your lips when you came into contact with the pavement below. When you opened your eyes they were met with the edges of the blades, Astrid was standing above pointing her sharp axe at you. A familiar smirk played on her lips and for a moment it made you think that it was over, that Astrid won, but then an idea popped and you gave her a lopsided grin.

With one quick movement you slid your feet against Astrid's legs making her fall down, whilst getting up you took your sword and pointed it at Astrid, her eyes darted to the axe and before she could take it you kicked it away, far out of her reach.

"Look's like the tables have turned." You spoke almost too sure of yourself, suddenly both of you heard clapping and simultaneously snapped your head to the source. Ruffnut was walking towards the dome and applauded you.

"Call it a draw?" You asked Astrid, turning your head down you waited for her replay. She nodded slightly and you held out your hand to help her but Astrid only glared at it and got up on her own. It was a small thing but it showed just how independent and strong she was, it amazed you and it made you look up to her more. 

"Hiccup wants us to check out a new island he found." Ruffnut informed both of you once she arrived. All three made your way to the stables and prepared for the trip, but before leaving you remembered something and hopped off from Crystal.

"You guys go, me and Crystal will catch up!" You yelled while running towards your hut, the rest agreed and flew away. Leaving without your journal was not an option and that was the reason you came back, a smile crept on your face when you saw it placed on your desk and you quickly rushed over, tucking the journal in your vest. 

A loud shriek came from outside and you quickly realized it was from Crystal. A sudden fear washed over your face and without hesitation you ran outside. Your dragon swaddled with bolas was the last thing you saw before everything turned black.

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The moment you regained consciousness every sense came back and it made you feel the excruciating pain on the back of your neck. Your eyes darted open when a hand slapped you across your cheek, it left a stinging sensation and it felt like your cheek was set on fire. When your eyes focused on the person standing in front of you it made your heart sink and it took everything in you not to scream.

"Alvin." You uttered, even though panic was spreading inside, you voice was stern and steady, matching the expression on your face. With one look-around you noticed that there were probably about twenty or more outcasts, though you couldn't help but wonder why they were here.

"(Y/N), its such a pleasure seeing you again!" Alvin's voice beamed, it was too loud but exactly as how you remembered it. A wide grin stretched on his face, showing his yellow teeth and it made you scowl at him.