HTTYD ONE SHOT BOOK

Scars

Hiccup walked around Berk. It had been about 2 months since he became chief, and life was pretty good. As he looked around he grew sad as he saw the giant statue of his late father - Stoick the Vast. That's when his fiancee Astrid walked over. 

"Hey Hic. The gang was wondering if you wanted to join us for our sleep-over at Snotlout's," Astrid said, "You look like you need a break."

"I'll be fine....and yeah I'll join you guys," Hiccup said, with a slight smile.

Astrid hugged him with a slight smile, "I'm glad....and honestly you do look like you're going to fall over soon."

"Why thank you Astrid," Hiccup said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Hiccup was then called up to Bucket and Mulch's farm cause they were slapping each other with surgeon fish. 

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At 5 pm Hiccup told his mom that he was going to Snotlout's for a sleepover with the gang. Valka looked over at her son and noticed the dark circles under his eyes. He had been working non-stop since he took over as chief.

"You go have fun Hiccup," Valka said, before kissing his forehead. 

Hiccup gave he a weak smile saying, "I'll try mom."

With that Hiccup headed over to Snotlout's to see everyone else there. Spitelout opened the door and said, "Good to see ya chief." 

"Hi Uncle Spitelout," Hiccup said, as he entered the Jourgenson house. (In the books Spitelout and Snotlout are Hiccup's Uncle and Cousin, going by the books a bit on this one) 

"Hiccup! You're here!" Fishlegs exclaimed.

"Yup," Hiccup responded with a smile.

It felt like years since they had last had a sleep over, in reality it was about 7 months. Snotlout then entered with some food. He gave Hiccup a slight smile before saying, "Dig in guys!"

The twins instantly dug in and began to make a mess. Spitelout then headed to his bedroom, leaving the gang to themselves. 

Around 7 Fishlegs said, "We should play a game...."

"TRUTH OR DARE!" the twins and Snotlout yelled.

Astrid looked over at Hiccup, who just shrugged. Soon they were sitting in a circle playing truth or dare. After a while Snotlout, Fishlegs, and Tuff didn't have their shirts on anymore and Ruff and Astrid had their hair down. Hiccup also had taken his armor off.

"My turn! Hiccup truth or dare?" Snotlout asked.

"I'll take darn this time," Hiccup said.

"Take off your shirt," Snotlout smirked.

Hiccup sighed and did so. Everyone stared at him, his torso was covered in scars. Astrid suddenly asked, "Where did you get all those scars babe?" 

"Um.........This one is from Alvin.....Dagur......Viggo......Ryker.........Johann......" Hiccup named off the villains who had given him the scars and pointed to each one.

Everyone was silent for a while before they continued on with the game.

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In the middle of the night Astrid woke up and saw Hiccup tossing and turning. She crawled over to his mat. Gently she nudged him whispering, "Hiccup, babe, wake up." 

Hiccup slapped her hand away and suddenly yelled in his sleep, "No.....Dad! No!" 

Everyone else started to wake up after their chief yelled, that's when Astrid started to shake him, "Hiccup! Wake up! It's just a nightmare!"

Hiccup bolted upright panting. He looked around with wide eyes. Finally he just broke down sobbing. Astrid instantly hugged him and began to rock him back and forth. Hiccup buried his face in her shoulder and continued to cry. 

"Shhhhh shhhhhhhhhh shhhhhhhh. It's okay babe, it's okay," Astrid whispered.

"N-no it's not," Hiccup cried.

"Stoick's death?" Astrid asked, Valka had told her about his nightmares.

Hiccup nodded as he choked on a sob. She just held him as he cried. The gang watched them for a bit before they went back to bed. 

After about an hour he finally calmed down and said, "I'm sorry about that...."

"Hiccup you have nothing to be sorry about," Astrid told him, "We should have realized that you have been caring so many more....emotional scars than anyone else. You need a break sometimes." 

"I love you...." Hiccup whispered.

"I love you too," Astrid told him.

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The End! 

Just a story idea I've had for a while

God's blessings!

~ Mag