The jewel of bleln (a httyd Snotlout love story)

Ch 9

It was crazy how many well wishers knew me but I had no clue who they were. And the fact that this was where home was supposed to be. And yet, I missed uncle Ingfred. I missed his laugh and his stern way of speaking to those who broke the rules of the nadder. Somehow I managed to find my way over to dad. He felt like home but he reminded me so much of Ingfred. "Eira what are you doing over here child?" Dad asked concerned. "I miss uncle Ingfred. And your the only one who feels like home." I said softly. He looked down at me with a soft smile. "Why don't you tell me about him? I want to know more about the man who raised you." He said waving away some villagers.

We walked around the village and I told him all about bleln and uncle Ingfred. Some stories made him laugh and others I could tell made him mad. Especially the ones about Viggo. "I am glad that you are safe now Eira." Stoic said placing a large hand on my head gently. I smiled happily before my eyes landed on Astrid and hiccup who were walking over. My face fell a little and looked away. "What is the matter Eira?" Stoic asked before he finally noticed who was walking towards us. "What did they do Eira? I know it was probably astrid right? She can be a bit brash but she's still good." Stoic said making me look at him. "She insulted one of my friends. And in a way insulted me as well. Snotlout is just misunderstood." I said firmly before they got close enough to hear me. "I see. Let me Handle this." Dad said before gesturing for me to stay before he walked up to the other two. While I could tell their voices were raised I couldn't make out what was said. Only that astrid got on her nadder and flew off. "Dad sure has a soft spot for you Eira. I wish he stood up for me like he does you." I heard hiccup beside me now making me jump. "I'm sure he does but he has also had you all his life. Did he not care about you when you were enemies with dragons?" I asked. "Well yes but mainly to keep me out of the way to protect the village." Hiccup said. "No hiccup I think that after loosing Mom and I he wanted to protect you more. Even if you did not come out the way he may have hoped but I can tell he's proud of you now." I said sincerely.