Trapped (A Big Four Story)

Chapter 8

Merida's P.O.V

I woke up on my second day of prison to the sun shining brightly in my eyes. As though sensing my consciousness, my belly rumbled. On instinct I went to the table of food. It had been completely replenished since last night! Grabbing an apple, I went over to Hiccup. I used my foot to nudge him awake by moving his shoulder. He stumbled on to his feet yelling, "I'm awake! I'm awake!" When he caught sight of me, his eyes widened. "Ah...Merida! Your here which means yesterday wasn't a dream."

"Enough with the flattery, Hiccup! Someone's been in and out of this place while we were sleeping. The food's completely refilled!" Hiccup, mid-yawn, looked at me and grinned, having caught my drift.

"There's an exit!" We yelled in sync. We were grinning like idiots with the information that had just dawned on us, but that could only last for so long. Hiccup's smile faded and was replaced with a quizzical expression. "But Merida. Where is it? Nothing's changed in the room since we went to sleep. It might be a little warmer, but that's probably got nothing to do with it."

"Bloody Vikings pointing out the bleedin' obvious! I don't care if nothing's changed! It doens't mean anything. Just because the door isn't visible, doesn't mean it's not there. There are some of those in my castle, I've found most of them so far, they are mainly short cuts to the kitchens...Hey! What are you doing?" Hiccup was walking away, well, he could of just told me I was rambling on.

"I think it's time we woke up Sleeping Beauty."

"Why? The wee lass needs her beauty sleep. Leave her be." I was annoyed Hiccup wanted to wake her up, she just stood around all the time, a limp presence, occasionally trying to cosy up to Hiccup.

"Because three is better than two when you're trying to find a hidden door." He turned around to face me, his eyes daring me to challenge his reasoning.

"Fine!" I said, deciding that finding the door was more important. "But I swear if she starts whining or asking questions we can't answer, I will not be responsible for my actions."

"Just promise me you'll at least try not to fight." He said with a sigh.

"I will not be making any promises to you, Hiccup." Hiccup rolled his eyes and tenderly woke Rapunzel up. She stretched and opened her eyes.

"MORNING!" I shouted. Earning a death stare from Hiccup.

"Merida." He growled at me. I smirked.

"Why did you wake me up? Has something happened?" I inhaled deeply, determined to keep my cool, as the flower's questions poured from her mouth. As Hiccup explained what had happened, I ate an apple.

"Merida woke up this morning and noticed that the food had been refilled. So that means someone's been in and out of this room while we were asleep. We woke you up because we think there is a hidden door somewhere and we might find it faster with three people."

"Okay. Who do you think came in?" Rapunzel asked sweetly, "Was it the Winter Spirit?" she then whispered to Hiccup while my back was turned. Having heard what she said, I grabbed a jug of alcohol of some sort. She had to bring up Frosty again, didn't she? I'd almost forgotten about my oath to catch him. Either way, what was more important, getting out of here and away from these people or disproving my insanity? I chose the former. Still not sure what the drink was, I took a swig. Aye, it hit the spot, having caused me to belch loud and proud.

I turned around to see Rapunzel looking at me oddly, so I smiled sweetly at her, "Oh, how rude of me. I forgot to ask you if you would like some?" I said offering the jug.

She shook her head, "No, thank you. But I wouldn't pass up an apple." I questioned myself whether this was a deliberate act to annoy me (eating all my apples), or whether she was finally opening up a bit.

"Red or green?"

"Red, please." I threw her a red apple, testing her reflexes, and was impressed to see she caught it with one hand. I nodded my approval and turned to Hiccup. " What about you?"