Silence (How To Train Your Dragon AU) (Hiccup x reader OC)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

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Still Hiccup's P.O.V.

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I delivered the steaming tray back to my room, having to wake Silence up.

"Breakfast is here, mi'lady, and I informed your friends and Mrs. Manning of your absence. I kept information to a minimum, so don't worry, but I do hope you won't, um, hurt yourself like that again."

She woke up, obviously still tired. She didn't even try to speak, and I wondered if her silence originated from guilt.

"Um, if you don't mind," I started, pulling the medical supplies I took from the healer (Gothi) this morning on the way to the dining hall. "I saw the blood on your shirt, but I didn't want to intrude, so I just placed a wet cloth there last night. And I also wanted to treat the wounds on your arms properly."

She nodded and laid back down, flat on the bed. She didn't smile and had a blank expression but lifted her shirt to reveal the hundreds of scars and multiple fresh cuts. The bottom of her rib-cage showed, bones practically poking through her skin, though I could tell she was gaining some meat on her bones.

My fingers ran along the bottom of her rib-cage as she breathed. I hadn't touched a cut, but I couldn't help myself. She was so thin, thinner than me. I wondered how poor she was in her village. I knew Harley was skinny, but most young kids his age were. Did she eat every day? Did she get enough nutrition at home?

"Sorry," I apologized, dipping three fingers into the gel before I applied it generously to her stomach. She sucked it a breath at the cool temperature, but didn't stop me, even when I glided across a fresh scab. I tended to her arms before wrapping them up carefully. Her torso was slightly awkward and tricky, but we managed.

"Okay," I started, handing her the tray. "There should be enough for all of us. I'm going to get Harley and bring him here, is that okay?" She nodded, taking a bite into the fluffy pancake, my favorite breakfast.

I exited the room, darting down the halls to where I knew the girls' were staying. I barely remembered which room to go, not that I needed it. A loud sobbing could be heard, as well as banging on the door.

I looked around, thankful no one was around, and entered the room.

Harley paused before noticing it was me. He screamed, upset.

"No, no," I begged, shutting the door. "Please don't do that. Do you want to see your mommy? Huh?" He quieted. "Yeah, I'm going to take you to your mommy. How does that sound, bud?"

He sniffled but calmed down. He was dressed in his pajamas still, probably because he wouldn't let the other girls properly take care of him.

"Why don't we get you dressed first?" I tried. "Then we can go see mommy."

His eyes watered and pouted but took my hand and dutifully dragged me to the dresser at the foot of his and Silence's bed. He waited for me, staring expectedly.

"Um, which drawer?"

He sniffled again, pointing to the bottom drawer. I opened it, finding a handful of small clothes spread along the bottom. I grabbed a random shirt and pants then turned to him.

"Do you know how to dress yourself?" I asked, awkwardly. I'm sure it wasn't too difficult, but I never had to dress someone else before.

He dropped the dragon to his side and lifted his arms straight up, waiting. I sighed and got to work.

A few minutes later, I peaked my head out of the room, scanning the hallway. Empty. Harley in my arms, I gently closed the door behind me and hurried back to my room, having to hide Harley behind a curtain at one point to prevent him from being noticed. But we made it safely to my room. Harley immediately reacted to seeing Silence. He squealed and threw himself forward, and I almost dropped him. I set him down, quickly shutting and locking my door behind me. Silence beamed and lifted him onto the tall bed, cooing at him but not talking. He snuggled into her side, clutching onto her shirt and making her wince.

"Heather said he took a few bites of a banana but refused to actually eat," I informed, sitting on the other side.

Breakfast was full of laughter and giggles. Silence and I took turns feeding Harley and later each other. We sat on either side of Harley, who clutched onto our shirts to make sure we didn't leave him.

When the tray was emptied, I set it on the small table outside with a note asking for a cup of iced water and two sodas.

Silence got up to use the facilities after breakfast. Harley waited impatiently outside the door.

A knock erupted. "Sir?" a voice called. "I have your drinks."

"Just a moment!" I called, grabbing Harley and doing what Silence always did: put a finger to my lips. He copied me, letting me pick him up and move him out of sight.

I opened the door, and Onem entered. He set the tray down. "Do you need anything else, sir?"

"No, that is all. You may leave now," I rushed.

"Are you alright, sir? I hear you are acting strange this morning."

"I'm fine, Onem. Please, leave now. I will call if I need anything else."

"Okay, sir," he said, then eyes the bathroom as he heard the toilet flush and the sink run.

"Thank you, Onem," I emphasized. "You may leave now."

He stepped out of the room but asked, "Sir, is someone here?"

"Yes, a friend, but that is none of your concern. You are excused." I shut the door, locking it once more as Silence entered the room. Harley jumped out of his hiding spot, jumping into her arms.

She cooed at him then looked at me, smiling.

I smiled back.

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