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

Chapter 32 - Madness has a name

Hiccup's POV

Back at the edge, I noticed Grump sleeping in front of my hut. Gobber and Gothi must be here.

I jumped off Toothless' back and rushed into my hut to find Gothi treating Viggo's stab wound while Gobber, Fishlegs and Astrid gathered around her, handing her the stuff she needed. Viggo was still horrible pale but his breathing sounded more even. The pleasant scent of different herbs filled the room.

Astrid noticed me first. "Hiccup, you're back! Did you find Lilly and Shadow?"

I shook my head, unable to speak. My whole body felt numb from desperation and anger. Pulling out the arrow I found on the island from my bag, I walked over to my desk and slammed it into the wood.

Turning around I could see everyone staring at me, a shocked expression on their faces.

"I was too late. Someone took them. I don't even know if they wanted them dead or alive." My voice sounded far weaker than I intended and I tried my best to bite back the tears welling up in my eyes once more.

Instantly Astrid was by my side and pulled me into a tight hug. I knew it was meant to comfort me, but I couldn't move, I just stood there, staring at the wall blankly.

"Oh Hiccup, I'm so sorry. But we will not give up, don't even think about it. We will find Lilly and Shadow."

"She's right Hiccup, lad. We're all by your side. Your father and I will fly to dragon hunter's island to check what is going on. They're our allies now after all." Gobber walked up to me and squeezed my shoulder reassuringly.

I managed to smile a little. "Thanks guys."

The sound of a weak, painful groan brought our attention back to Gothi and Fishlegs, who were busy bandaging Viggo's torso, they had lifted him into a sitting position to get better access.

Frowning I approached them to help. "How bad is it, Gothi? Will he make it?"

Gothi handed me the bandage to continue her work and started to write something on the floor with her stick.

Gobber translated her scribble for us. "Gothi says, he was on the verge of death but she managed to bring him back. He has several broken ribs but he shall recover if we give him time to steal – OUCH – heal, I mean time to heal." Gobber rubbed his head where Gothi had hit him.

"Thank you Gothi." Carefully Fishlegs and I put Viggo back in his former position as soon as we were finished with the bandages.

I leaned forward and touched his shoulder. "Viggo, I need you to wake up, please. You have to tell me what happened. OUCH!"

Rubbing my head from the sudden impact I turned around to face an angry looking Gothi, her stick still raised. "Gothi what was that for?"

Gobber chuckled. "She says, let him rest."

Lilly's POV

My head was spinning and I drifted in and out of consciousness as I felt the ship dock with a loud rumbling sound. It didn't take long till I could hear different voices on deck and the trampling sound of people walking around.

I felt my heartbeat speeding up and tried to move into a more upright position as I noticed the voices coming closer.

An icy breeze drew under deck as three grimly looking men stepped down to me, Trader Johann and Ryker following them. I couldn't help but tremble from the cold and from fear that crept up my spine. The men were wearing fur coats and hats and looked different from any other person I had seen so far.