Burn it to the ground

running away from reality

Hiccup glanced at Toothless in fear. What would Toothless do with this information? Toothless could use him to gain control of the police. Then again, Hiccup was the one who got himself into this mess by following the infamous gang leader of the Dragons. It had seemed like a good idea at the time, but now it seemed Hiccup had not been as smart as he thought.

Toothless's light green eyes stared at him in shock. Astrid took a step forward, running her gaze over twins and the broad shouldered man had gone completely silent, staring at their leader in apprehension. Soon the leader of the Dragons smirked and stared at Hiccup with a amused look in his eyes. Astrid looked over to Toothless and nodded toward Hiccup.

Hiccup swallowed audible. 'I am so dead.'

"I think I would like to have a word with our dear guest, Hiccup, here if you do not mind." Toothless's voice was smooth as silk but yet it held the unmistakable tone of a order that left no room for questions.

Astrid, the twins and the broad shouldered man left the room quietly but quickly and as soon as the door clicked shut Toothless putt his hand together like he was preying and placed his elbows onto the desk and rested his arm on the desk. He stared at Hiccup, examining him for a moment. "So, you broke in to my gangs hideout, by yourself, and got past Fishlegs. Impressive. But, tell me, how did you know this warehouse was were our hideout, prey tell?" Toothless asked.

Hiccup blinked. He knew Toothless was the most notorious gangster in the area, but Toothless was talking to him like they had just sat down and was having a polite meal together amongst friends. It made no sense. Wasn't he angry at him for breaking in?

Hiccup swallowed." Well...I just followed the Mercury from the Green Death.."

Hiccup waited for Toothless to grab a sword and stab him with it. or worse. He was expecting him to be angry and order his gang members to kill him. But what Hiccup did not expect was for Toothless to burst into laughter. Hiccup just stared at the gangster as he laughed so hard he almost fell out of his wiped his eyes after he finally calmed down and stared at Hiccup with new found respect. He nodded to himself.

"I had a feeling, when you bumped into me at the Green Death, that just drew me to you. And now I know why. You are a curious person and, very daring I might add. Following me to my hideout like that, in the pouring rain no less! That took a lot of guts." Toothless tilted his head a little and peered at Hiccup. The young boy's mouth was agape as he stared at could not believe what this man had said. He must of heard him wrong. Right?

'This boy is quite something. i think I may more than respect this young man.' Toothless grinned mentally but made sure his face stayed completely serious as he stared at Hiccup. "He intrigues me.'

Taking a deep breath Hiccup finally found his voice." So, uh...you aren't made?"

"Not really."

"Seriously? But I broke into your hideout!"

Toothless just shrugged. "You have guts and spunk. I approve. More kids should be more daring like you."

Hiccup just stared.

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

"I-it's just when I pictured the most notorious gangster in Berk I thought you would be more...you know"

"What, ruthless?" Toothless laughed.

"Well, yeah..."

"Oh, I like you, kid!" I haven't laughed this much in years!" Toothless chuckled at Hiccup's red face."But, anyway I think we better get you home. Your dad is probably worried sick. I will have Astrid take you home in the Nissan. ASTRID!"

Astrid walked in just a few seconds later and looked at Toothless with a raised eyebrow.

"Will you take our young Hiccup home please?" Toothless asked waving a hand at Hiccup. Astrid opened the door,looked at Hiccup and actually smiled. "Of course. I will make sure he makes it home safely."

"You are just going to let me go?" he questioned.

"That's the idea. Don't believe everything someones tells you about how bad someone may or may not be." Toothless leaned back in his chair as Hiccup stood and followed Astrid out of the office and into the garage. She walked gracefully to care and motioned Hiccup into the passenger could not believe he had been allowed to leave so easily. The whole ride home he stared out the window trying to figure out what had just happened. Astrid did not ask him what he was thinking, just stared out the windshield. He glanced at her every once in while trying to catch what she thought about all of this. Or if there was a catch he did not see. Her face remanded devoid of all emotion the whole way to his house. Hiccup whispered where to turn as she nodded her understanding but, other than that, both did not speak the whole way,

Astrid pulled up three houses away from his house and turned to him as he stepped out of the car. Hiccup turned to thank her, but before he could say anything she spoke first.

"This is the first time I have seen Toothless smile in ages. You gave him his smile back. I don't know what you did, but thank you. I hope to see you around."

Hiccup closed the door and just stared stupidly at her. Astrid slowly put the car into drive and drove into the darkness of the night. Did this really happen?

Hiccup couldn't think straight. Hiccup walked all the way home still in a daze. He used his house key and quietly stole into his house. Hiccup walked up the stairs into his room and stared at his bed. He took a deep breath and fainted, falling onto his bed.