Friendships: Built, Revived, and Evolved

Chapter Eleven

FRIENDSHIPS:

BUILT, REVIVED, AND EVOLVED

(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)

By: Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson

Summary: Harper "Hiccup" Haddock is ditched by his best friend, Astrid Hofferson for fame and reputation. Can one event revive their friendship and make it even more? (MODERN AU!)

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

A/N: English isn't my first language so please bear with me. Constructive criticisms are pretty much appreciated.

- HTTYD-

XI

GETTING GOOD GRADES AND SEPARATION

HARPER

HICCUP'S PREPARATION FOR the grand payback were set into motion on this particular day. The plan required gathering everyone at his house since it was an unexpected location for such a gathering, ensuring secrecy and surprise. Luckily, Hiccup's father agreed to have friends over and appeared quite enthusiastic about it. With Gobber still on vacation, Hiccup had the entire day free to proceed with the preparations.

As the clock struck 5:15 pm, his friends arrived one by one, greeted Hiccup warmly, and he welcomed them into his home. Despite Hiccup's offer of freshly prepared food, they declined, eager to begin their mission.

"Hi, Harper!" Fishlegs greeted, using Hiccup's less-known middle name.

"Sup, Hiccup," Ruffnut and Tuffnut chimed in unison.

"Good afternoon, Harper," said Astrid, her eyes gleaming with determination.

"Hey, guys! Welcome to our house. Maybe you could eat first before we get going. I have prepared some pizza and—" Hiccup started, but Tuffnut quickly interrupted him.

"No thanks, H. Besides, we are not yet hungry," he replied confidently.

"He's right. We just ate some at the MH," Ruffnut added, referring to a popular local restaurant.

"Never mind that, but you have an enormous mansion? Meaning you are filthy rich. Freaking Hell! Why didn't you tell anyone about it?" Heather was flabbergasted by this revelation.

"The Horrendous Haddocks are indeed wealthy. They hail from a long line of royalty, mostly a line of chiefs that ruled Berk for generations," Fishlegs explained, revealing the family's illustrious history.

"Why didn't I know about this?" Astrid asked, her arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.

"Yeah. Well, about that. Our house at Nadder Lane is just a backup. But this is our main house. I didn't tell anyone about it because if they knew, they'd befriend me for my money and not for who I am," Hiccup explained while rubbing the back of his neck, showing his concern about authenticity in his friendships.

"You're right, Harper. You're a good man, and anyone would be lucky to have you as a friend. We only realized it a few days ago," Heather stated, expressing her newfound appreciation for him.