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

Chapter 82 -Traitors?

3rd Person POV

The young woman's cry pierced marrow and bone.

Robert watched her struggle and squirm until Krogan knocked her unconscious with a blow to the back of her head. For a second her eyes widened in surprise before her body went limp and slumped back against Krogan's chest. He had one arm wrapped around her waist to prevent her from slipping off the dragon's back when he turned his attention back to him, Eret and Bjorn standing on deck of the massive galleon that led the force of Drago's allies.

Robert's fleet contained mostly different sized longships that sailed alongside the huge galleons which were holding most of the larger weapons, catapults as well as dragon traps. And although the mighty vessels were intimidating and strong, Solsteinn's longhsips were smaller and more maneuverable, better in stealthy and agile attacks. Just as their men were.

"Like I just said." Krogan spoke up once more, a malicious grin on his lips. "Attack the hunters, beat them, leave no survivors. Drago does not take any captives. I already got what he was looking for."

He gestured to the unconscious girl with a dark laugh. Bjorn joined in, rubbing a hand over his blond moustache. "Quite a pretty thing that dragon girl. Damn, if Drago was a man for sharing I'd show her how to tame my dragon." He moved his hips in an obscene way causing the surrounding men to burst out in laughter.

Robert flared his nostrils in disgust. He despised Bjorn for talking that way and it sickened him how the men laughed at it. As if it was righteous to talk about any woman in such a way. Robert felt himself shudder at the thought of what kind of life would wait for her and his heart filled with pity for the girl. It reminded him of the time when his own sister was forced to leave their island to marry a man that used to be an enemy of their tribe for years. She had to leave for the sake of peace back then. But his sister still remained a free woman during all of this, which this girl would most likely not be.

"Keep your comments to yourself, Bjorn." Krogan snarled and Robert startled out of his thoughts. "I also have another task for you."

He turned to two Flyers who followed him close behind and with a little gesture of his hand they dropped two large dragons on deck.

Robert inhaled sharply. Before him lied the two of the most powerful dragons he knew of.

He was not the only one who noticed it. Eret's eyes widened and he took one careful step towards the unconscious creatures. "Is that what I think it is?"

"It is." Krogan fixated Eret with a stern look. "And I entrust you, Eret, to take care of these dragons. Do not lose them again like your last load. Drago will not tolerate any more failure."

The promise of Drago's punishment made Eret gulp in fear but at the same time he wanted to object, that it wasn't entirely his fault. Krogan however cut him off just as he opened his mouth to speak.

"Have I made myself clear?" Krogan's voice allowed no objection and so Eret swallowed his witty comeback. He should not play with the odds now. Especially not with Krogan.

"Clearer as clear." he answered, running his hand through his black strands with a nervous chuckle.

"Good. Now don't waste any more time."

With that Krogan pushed his flanks into his dragon's sides and took off to take the girl back to Drago.

Eret snapped his fingers and a group of his men hurried towards the Skrill and the Night Fury to put them into two of the empty metallic dragon traps. Then he turned to Robert, who was staring up into the dark night sky. Probably looking after Krogan and the girl.