My little Flower (HiccupxOC, part 1 of Grimborn Family AU)

Chapter 23 - Returning Home (Rewritten)

News spread fast within the Archipelago and soon enough reached the shores of Dragon Hunter island.

Lillian Grimborn, the daughter of chief Ragnar and his Lady Bryanna was alive and well. She and chief Viggo were expected to arrive this afternoon - what a news!

Magnus Syndor, first counselor to Viggo and above that also the most trusted housekeeper of the Grimborn property in their absence, was rushing through the halls yelling orders to the servants.

"Get to work! Everything has to be nice and clean when chief Grimborn arrives." He clapped his hands to get the staff going and turned to a passing maid. "You - have you polished the tables and cabinets? The wood has to shine, I want to be able to see my face in it." She nodded obediently and turned to do as she was told. Magnus hummed in approval as he stepped over to another servant who was currently busy to brush dust from the large mahogany dining table. "Whipe, here and there! Set the table, bring the finest dishes. Today we have reason to celebrate, for Lady Grimborn will return home today."

Yes that she would. A small smile tugged at Magnus' lips. He remembered how she had filled the halls with life when she was just a little child and who would have thought that he would get the chance to see her again after all those years. If only Ragnar was still alive to see this day.

He folded his hands behind his back and made his way out of the Grimborn estate. If he paid close attention, he could hear the handmaidens whisper to one another.

"So it's true, Chief Grimborn brings her home today."

"How could she have survived?"

"Do you think she's a witch?"

"I've heard rumors that she sold her soul to the unholy offspring of lightning and death itself."

"Poor Chief Grimborn, what do you think she has done to him to make him a slave to her will?"

Magnus grinned. Oh, they had no idea.

Lilly's POV

"Are you nervous?"

I felt the warm hand of my brother resting on my shoulder as the ship bounced along the waves, sending cold spray onto the deck. I sucked in the salty air, relishing the open sea. Soon we would arrive, soon I would face the island I came from, my old home. Dragon Hunter island. We certainly have to rename it. Turning to face my older brother I nodded slightly. "What if the people will hate me? You stopped hunting dragons because of me."

"Don't worry little flower, everything will be alright." Viggo squeezed my shoulder and smiled. "You know I've discussed this with Hiccup, he truly is a brilliant boy. He offered to share his plans for rebuilding the dragon caves - to use them for other purposes and with Berk as new trading partner we should be well supplied until we develop a new business concept. No need for the people to have concerns."

I sighed. "I hope you are right."

Shadow stepped up to me and nudged my side, purring in a calming way. Smiling I reached down and scratched her behind her ears. But there was something else bothering me. "Where is Ryker? I have not seen him for a while." I wish I knew why he hates me so much.

Viggo narrowed his eyes. "I don't know, seems he has a hard time getting over my decision. Let him sulk for a while. He will return eventually. He always has."

I shook my head, not convinced. I had the strange feeling that there had to be more to it but I decided not to address it again. Looking back up I could make out a form appearing on the horizon. We're here.

Time skip to dragon hunter island

When we reached the dock I looked up to see a large group of people gathering around the port. It seemed like the whole town had come to get a glimpse of me. Oh Thor. Viggo noticed me tensing up and took my face in his hands to make me look at him.