Dragons: The Viking Saga (The Prequel)

Chapter Forty-Five: Apologies and Acceptance

(Gregor's Point of View)

For all this time, I never thought that she would be stronger and braver to be a Viking. That's my Mazrieth.. I am glad to see her alive from that battle.. I could say that I am so proud of her.. 

I saw her. I watched her smile at the face of even hurtful to see her burned arm. She didn't care about it. However, she did do her all to save us. Although, I've done so harsh things back then.. I couldn't forgive myself....as a Chief and...as a Father to her...

I breathed until I looked and proceed, "Mazrieth?" 

Mazrieth noticed me and turns her head at me. "Yes, Dad?" She tilted her head as she blinked twice. "Is there something wrong?"

"Oh...", I surprised but then I sighed. "Look, Mazrieth.. I am sorry...for everything again...", until I began. "I am so sorry for hurting you, for ignoring you and for all what I've done to you, Mazrieth..." Suddenly, I put her down as I stared at her eyes and there, I bowed down with my head lowered down. "I am sorry... I am a horrible father to you..." 

Everyone was shocked to see it but I didn't mind it and I am waiting for her reply. "Give me some punishment if you want, Mazrieth.. But all I want is to be a father like you always wanted...and that, I failed to pledged it since I've done bad things at you.. I am sorry.."

But then, a familiar touch I felt onto my head and lifts my chin up. "Dad..." It was her. "It's alright.. You don't need to apologize for that..." 

"But it is my fault in the first place...for lying.. Because all I want is keep Flare away from being killed...since she saved me...and not just that, I am a rebel daughter for you...", Mazrieth simply smiled at me. 

"But Ma--..", until she gave me a hug. A warm hug from a daughter. 

"Dad.. Don't blame yourself...", she showed her delightful smile at me. "No matter what, I will always forgive you, Dad.. For all... Because you cared for me, you took care of me because you are my Father..." 

Then, she followed her next reply.

"Dad, I love you...with all my heart.. You are my family...that's all matters.."

I never felt this before....until I soaked my tears out when I knew that I was gonna cry for that passionate moment as a family. I hugged her tightly as I cried very loudly for accepting me, as her Father. 

"I love you too, Mazrieth..", I replied at last. But not until, one tap disturbs me. "Huh? Who is it?" 

"Hey! Calm down.. It's me, Steven...", Steven calmed me down as he revealed himself. "Don't forget, laddie... Since you've done something outlaw to the village...you have a judgment to face it, Mazrieth..."

"Huh?", Mazrieth went blanked. "A judgment?" 

Oh Thor! I forgot! I really forgot that if something outlaw happens, a trial from the elders will be held... Oh no! What should I do?!

"Mazrieth....I will explain that to you later...but for now...take a rest..", I ordered her to take a rest. 

"No, Dad... It's fine...", she giggled. "It's just an injury...a nice injury not hurtful one.."

"It's okay, Mazrieth...", I smiled until I kissed her forehead. "Let your father do this... I'll handle it.."

She sighed until she nods at me, trusting me for it. "Alright, Dad.. I'll sleep..." 

(Mazrieth's POV)

Back then, I was just thinking that....if Flare wasn't there to save me...I could've died, right?  However, I don't really care now since she protected me.. Thanks, Flare.. However, Dad did apologize about his mistakes...and I forgive him for that, Father...

"Alright, Dad.. I'll sleep...", I smiled until I blinked slowly as I closed my eyes to sleep. 

(A/N: 2 chapters to go... Yay! xD Sorry for having short chapters.)