Until They Can Return in Peace - How to Train Your Dragon

Chapter 33 - Hiccup

Stinging and horrid pain emerged from my right side as I moved around in my bed. I tried to roll over but the lines of pillows all the way down my body prevented it.

With each sudden movement, sharp pain shoots right back to the stitches.

I then remember that my incredible Astrid carried me halfway through the island to get me to safety.

The door clicks open and that beauty I was thinking of just now walks in.

"Oh Hiccup! You're awake", she says slowly sitting on the bedside. Her hand meets my thigh and I set my hand on hers.

I blink slowly as I stare at her. She can't keep a straight face as a few silent moments went on.

"What is that look on your face?", she asks.

"I just... I love you so much...", I say feeling a little light headed.

"I know. You saved my life for once", she says and I roll my eyes.

"But I am so grateful that you're okay. Thank you", she kisses my lips swiftly.

"Anything for you M'lady", I smile.

I don't know what I'm feeling right now but it's making me see Astrid in this new light I haven't seen. She looks like an angel... or a goddess... or...

"Oh! You're awake Chief!", Gobber comes in.

"Gobber! I feel kind of weird... why?", I ask trying to sit up but dizziness takes over and I fall backwards.

"Ah ah! Easy Hiccup, Gothi whipped up a little potion for the pain. It's supposed to calm your mind", he says.

No wonder I'm numb, but it doesn't do too much for the pain. It just makes me happier about the pain.

"How long until it wears off?", my absolutely beautiful wife asks him.

"In a couple of hours. Especially after sleeping as long as he did with it"

"How long... have I been out?", I hold my forehead.

"Only since yesterday after we finished the stitches", Gobber says. "I'll give you two some more time"

Gobber hobbles out of the room and closes the door behind him.

Those blue eyes that resembled vibrant sapphires laid upon me.

Gods... whatever I took... I am NEVER letting Gothi give this to me again.

Astrid moves my sweaty hair from my face and her gentle fingers trace down the sides of my face.

She is highly amused at my cloud-nine state.

"Are the kids okay?", I ask trying to sober myself a little.

"Yes. Valka has both right now. My mom needed a break", she smiles as she continues to fix my hair.

"Good... I... I'm sorry I can't be out there helping you and...", I try but she cuts me off.

"Hiccup. You nearly gave your life for me, trying to protect our people and the dragons from Heather. You have no reason to apologize, you just need to rest", she leans forward.

She's right.

She's always right.

"Everything running okay?", I ask the chieftess.

"Yes. Everyone is prepared for anything to happen, but I don't think anything will"

There's something missing from this information I can tell.