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

Chapter 33 - Where is my sister?

Lilly's POV

I kept on running for what seemed to be an eternity always trying to follow Shadow's quiet guides in my head.

This place looked insane, I had left the harbor rather quickly and was now entering a huge fortress, covered in blue ice. Running through an icy corridor, I stopped at a fork in the path.

"Shadow? Say something please! I need to know which way to go."

"I'm here, Lilly. It's so dark in here." Her voice sounded weak and as if she was in pain.

"Hang on Shadow!"

I turned left and started running again till I reached a dark wooden door at the end of the corridor. Pushing down the door handle it opened with a loud squeak and revealed a staircase leading down into darkness. Taking a deep breath I started to descend the stairs carefully, sliding my hands along the cold stone wall to prevent tripping.

Finally I reached the last step, a faint light shone from the end of the dark corridor. Heart pounding in my ears I moved along the cold stone wall till I came face to face with two of Drago's guards standing in front of a dragon proof metal cage. Inside Shadow lied huddled on the floor as if she was trying to hide something. Her snout was muzzled.

"Shadow!" I cried out in relief and she raised her head to look at me as I ran up to her. The guards didn't move to stop me which I didn't mind at all.

"Lilly, are you okay?" Shadow purred, sounding clearly distressed.

I shook my head and bit my lip. "Not really, we need to get out of here somehow."

"I fear that won't be so easy Lilly." She raised her wing slightly and I gasped in shock.

"Oh Shadow! How...when?"

Shadow gazed at me sadly. "It was time, I couldn't help it."

"Oh Shadow..." I felt tears well up in my eyes as I looked down at three black scaled eggs hidden under Shadow's wing.

I didn't realize the guards had left the room nor did I notice the big form approaching me from the darkness until I heard Shadow growl threateningly, her eyes turning to thin slits.

"I have to admit you exceeded my expectations little dragon whisperer." a low voice hit my ear from behind.

No. Feeling panic rise in my stomach, I looked around frantically to find any kind of weapon. I need to defend Shadow and her eggs.

I spotted a long metal rod lying next to the dragon cage out of the corner of my eye. That will do. Maybe if I'm quick enough...

Not wasting another moment, I lunged forwards grabbing the rod and spun around to strike and managed to hit Drago's arm. He didn't even wince - all he did was chuckle lowly as he grabbed the rod and dragged me towards him, spinning me around so that my back was pressed against his broad chest, pinning me to him with the rod. "That's the spirit I was looking for, it will make breaking you way more entertaining." I shivered in fear as he almost purred into my ear.

My heart was pounding so fast, I could feel the rod vibrating from it's rapid beat. Drago chuckled again: "Your fear is intoxicating dragon whisperer. Once you know your place, you will be of great use in combat. Imagine, all the dragons you will lead to me."

"I will never help you! Let go!"

Shadow growled again, louder this time and Drago brought his gaze up to look at her. He laughed coldly before whispering in my ear again, making me shudder with dread. "Oh you will, or I will smash the pretty eggs your precious Night Fury laid and have them for breakfast."