Lilly's POV
"I am Lady Elaine of the Silver Island, I've come to bid on dragons to enlarge the dragon leather production on my island." I repeated those sentences over and over in my head, as Johan's ship glided effortlessly through the deep blue waters. I feel dry, I wish I could just jump into the water and swim.
The feeling of the heavy long dress was foreign to my body, it scratched a little. Running a hand over my now braided hair falling over my right shoulder, I sighed heavily. Oh I really hope I can do it. If this Viggo really is that ruthless, it's not going to be easy. But it has to work, for the dragons.
To avoid causing too much attention we left Shadow back on the edge, she was not happy at all, but agreed eventually when I told her it would be a catastrophe if the dragon hunters found out there was a second Night Fury. I snapped out of my thoughts when I felt a large hand on my shoulder.
"It's going to be alright, lassy. You don't know our Hiccup like we do, that lad's really brilliant. And good old Gobber here will have an eye on you." Gobber smiled at me reassuringly and I returned it, feeling better, before I let my thoughts wander to Hiccup.
He did the kiss thing again back at Berk and I have to admit I liked it, a lot. Blushing from my own thoughts I startled as I heard Trader Johann call out: "Land Ahoy! Everyone hide under deck, now."
So it begins.
Viggo's POV
What a perfect day for an auction, the weather couldn't be better and before the sun sets today, will I not only be in possession of a decent amount of gold, but my reputation as the most prolific dealer of dragons will be carved in stone. This is all for you, my little flower.
"Big brother, how is security coming along?" I asked as I walked up to my brother who was standing next to the cages containing little terrible terrors, teasing them with a fish - which he would not give to them despite their hungry cries.
Ryker got to his feet to face me. "Catapults are doubled. Watchtowers are going up. The dragon riders better not dare showing up."
I hummed to myself, pleased with the news. "Very good."
My triumphant mood was however short lived as one of my hunters rushed over to Ryker and me, addressing that Trader Johann had just arrived. When will that annoying Trader learn that his offers are not welcome.
"And what might Trader Johann want?" I asked, folding my hands behind my back.
The hunter rubbed his head. "He didn't come alone, he says he met this rich Viking Lady on his trip telling her about the auction and she seemed to be very interested, so she sailed with him."
I frowned, not convinced at all but replied anyway: "Well then I guess we should bid that mysterious Lady welcome. Come, brother."
Walking up to the landing stage I saw Trader Johann standing on the deck of his boat. "Ah, Master Grimborn, it's a pleasure to see you again. I wanted to introduce you to Lady Elaine of the Silver Island. She was so kind as to accompany me on my way to you and may I show you a special offering for your auction as a sign of respect? And as an exchange for future safe passage in my trading lanes. Maybe?"
I narrowed my eyes as I turned my attention to Ryker. "Big brother, you take a look at Trader Johann's offering while I welcome Lady Elaine."
Ryker nodded and followed the trader under deck. That's when I first caught sight of her. My eyes widened and I felt a painful sting in my heart. What kind of evil joke is this?
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My little Flower (HiccupxOC, part 1 of Grimborn Family AU)
Fanfiction"Grimborn." She let the name roll from her tongue, her forehead creased into a frown. "Who is that?" Raised by dragons from an early age, Lilly had no contact to another human being for thirteen years. Being a wide eyed innocent she has no idea of...
