Chapter 21 - Change of heart

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Lilly's POV

"So mind telling me where you're planning to take me?" Viggo leaned forward to face me.

"I want to show you where I lived." I smiled brightly. Everything is going to be okay, I just have to show him and he will see. "But first I need to do something."

Laughing I stood up on Shadows back as she was gliding near the ocean surface and turned around to face my big brother. He looked at me worried and raised his hands. "Lilly please sit back down, you will fall!"

"Yeah, what are you doing Lilly?" came Hiccup's voice from the side.

I laughed at both of them and stepped back ever so slowly, till I stood on Shadow's head. Spreading out my arms, I winked at Viggo before I let myself fall. He cried out my name and I laughed again, enjoying the feeling of falling before I brought my arms above my head and splashed deep into the crystal blue water. I love this, this is my element. Here I am free.

Swirling around I reached out my mind to see if I would sense any dragons around. "Jali, so good to see you." My big blue friend appeared next to me and along with him the rest of his family. I dove between the herd of Scauldrons and reached the surface to look up. Shadow gave me her gummy smile and I waved up to my bewildered brother. Hiccup on the other hand laughed and shook his head at my childishness.

Viggo's POV

"What in the name of Thor!" My heart almost stopped its beat.

I could not believe my eyes, my little flower was swimming like a fish in the deep sea, surrounded by a herd of Scauldrons and yet they would not try to attack her. It was like she's a part of them.

"You know, she keeps doing these kind of things. You better get used to it." I turned to look at Hiccup, who laughed at the sight of  my sister underneath us.

"She does? Is she not scared?" I couldn't believe it.

The boy shook his head. "No she's pretty wild, comes from the fact that she's been raised by dragons I guess."

"She was right, I really know nothing about her." Suddenly I felt a sting in my heart. All those years I had savored the picture of that little, helpless girl in my heart. Yet there she was, brave, strong and beautiful. She can take perfectly care of herself. She doesn't need me anymore. That thought was hard to bear.

"You know, I think she wants you to see her for what she is." Hiccup added before pointing to the horizon. "There, that's the island where I met her."

Time skip to island

The sight that unfolded before my eyes was breathtaking. Soft hills, covered by exotic trees framed the island. We landed on a white sand beach. The waves of crystal blue breaking softly on the shore. I hopped of Lilly's night fury. Shadow I think? And stood by the shore where Lilly popped out of the water and ran to us, beaming with joy.

"Lilly what were you thinking, you nearly caused me a heart attack!" I tried to scold but couldn't hide my smile when I saw the happiness in her face. I took her face in my hands and brought our foreheads together. "You truly amaze me, little flower."

Hiccup stood beside us rather awkwardly and cleared his throat. I inwardly rolled my eyes. Always ruining the moment.

Lilly turned to face him and I couldn't help the feeling of jealousy rise in my stomach when she walked over to him an took his hand in hers smiling brighter than ever. Looking back at me, she took my hand in her other and cheered. "Come, I show you my home."

This place was truly stunning. Lilly led us to a clearing, next to a small pond. She showed me the nest her dragon had built and where they would sleep together every night. This is incredible.

Walking slowly up to the female night fury I reached out my hand, saying: "I guess I had a false impression of you and other dragons. Now I can see, that you love my sister as deeply as I do. Thank you for saving and taking care of her. I have to apologize for my actions." The black dragon blinked and nodded, then I felt her snout touch my hand.

"Shadow says it's alright. And she can see you love me too. She is also sorry for hurting you." Lilly stood close to me and touched my scar. I had to fight back tears as I turned to Shadow and nodded lightly in understanding.

"Come, now we go swimming." Lilly dragged me to the pond and pushed me inside not minding my clothing.

Soaking wet I came to the surface to find Hiccup and her laughing like fools. Smirking mischievously I grabbed her: "That calls out for revenge."

For the longest time, I felt alive again.

Time skip to the evening

Lilly's POV

Lying on the beach, the crackling campfire behind me, I allowed myself to enjoy the moment, feeling the warm sand between my toes, my gaze up to the clouds. Viggo had gone to fetch more firewood when I felt a familiar form lay down beside me. Turning my head I found myself lost in deep green eyes. "Hey." he breathed.

"Hey." I whispered.

"So you know who you are now. He's actually not such a bad guy, I didn't expect that."

I smiled, "Yeah, I'm happy Hiccup. I hope it stays like this."

"Me too." He leaned in closer to me and finally locked our lips into a kiss. I felt a firework spark in my belly. Oh I've missed this.

"Hrmhrm"

Startled, Hiccup and I pulled apart as Viggo towered over us, arms crossed and frowning.

Hiccup came to his feet abruptly, his face bright red as he scratched the back of his neck.

"Hiccup, may I have a word with you?" Viggo's eyes allowed no refuse.

"Aah, sure.. I guess." Hiccup stammered.

Viggo looked at me. "In private, Lilly."

Rolling my eyes I got to my feet and whispered: "Be nice." to Viggo before I left to join Toothless and Shadow.

Hiccup's POV

So it's official, I am going to die now.

Viggo wrapped an arm around my shoulder as we walked along the beach together. This couldn't get anymore embarrassing.

"So my dear Hiccup, you seem to enjoy kissing my little sister." Viggo said, his voice matter of fact.

Okay it can get even more embarrassing, can't you just get over it and kill me. Quickly would be preferable.
"Uh, yeah ... I guess?" My cheeks burned.

Viggo stopped and turned to face me, both of his hands rested on my shoulders. His stern gaze freaked me out.

"Do you love her?" his voice was low.

"What? Woah...well that's a bit soon to tell..." Viggo's gaze darkened as I stammered, so I quickly added, "...but yeah...yeah I think I am falling in love with her..."

Viggo squeezed my shoulders a little harder as he brought his face close to mine.

"That's good. But I want you to know something. You think you're in love with her, but I truly love her. You have no idea what she means to me, she is my little flower. And if I ever find one of the beautiful petals of her heart broken or hurt, I will end your life. Have I made myself clear?"

My heart was drumming in my ears, I couldn't speak. Immediately Viggo let go of me and his lips curled into a satisfied smile. He turned to the night sky, hands behind his back and said in the most casual way. "It's truly a beautiful night, isn't it Hiccup? Come, let's head back to Lilly and have dinner."

Then he walked away as if nothing ever happened and I let out the biggest breath in my life.

Oh dear... Why do I have to fall in love with the sister of Viggo Grimborn? Typical...such things tend to happen to me.

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