Battle Cry | Mericcup (REWRITE)

Chapter 9

Hiccup walked closer to her. Curious and eager as ever. She was not beaming but she sure was relieved. "Who?" Hiccup asked. "Who took ny mother?"

"It's one of the clans." Merida said with determination. "One of the clans took your mother. The same clan who attacked the other clans. The last clan standing other than mine."

"One of the clans?" Hiccup asked. His serious voice became curious.

"Macintosh." Merida answered.

Even though Merida said who it was and she looked so sure of it, Hiccup still doubted. "How do I know you're not lying?" Hiccup asked. "You might be saying this because you jusy want to escape."

"You won't. But you have to trust me." Merida said. "These three clans are coming to our kingdom when only the Macintosh arrived. They said the clans were attacked by the Vikings, so we sailed to seek to find where they are until you attacked us and snatched me and locked me up in this dungeon!" Merida added, her voice gradually increasing as she mentioned the last part.

Hiccup stared, still unsure whether to trust the princess or not. He knew this could be a trap. But he also knew that he had to do something. If what his prisoner was saying was right, then he had to act. This could only mean that this clan Macintosh is starting a war between Vikings and Dunbroch. He does not know why yet. But he has to find out.

He looked back at Merida, looking for a sign of lie or uncertainty. But by the look of her eyes, she looked sincere and serious as if she was certain that this Macintosh was the one who captured his mother. He can see how certain she was.

"If I let you out of here, would you help me?" Hiccup asked, knowing how stupid his plan was but he have no other choice.

"To find your mother?" Merida asked and Hiccup nodded. "I will, I promise."

Hiccup smiled at her. He turned to leave and meet his dad. But before that, Merida spoke, "Thank you. For believing in me." Hiccup turned his head to see the princess looking back at him.

"Do not be so relieved just yet." Hiccup said.

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Hiccup was pacing on the living room, waiting for his father to arrive. It was night time and he was nervous. He knows that his father will not agree with him, but he has to try. When the door opened, Hiccup froze. Stoick, his father, was surprised to see Hiccup there.

"I thought you'll be flying with Toothless tonight?" He asked as he went to the fireplace to light up a fire.

"Dad, I-I..." Hiccup was hesitating.

"You what?" Stoick asked, waiting for his son to speak.

Hiccup took a deep break, finding whatever courage he needrd to speak and said, "Dad, I have to talk to you."

Stoik turned to face his son. He placed down the steel rod that he was holding to poke the logs on the fireplace. "Go on, I'm listening." Stoick said, showing that his son had his whole attention.

"I have a feeling that it wasn't the Dunbrochs dad. It was one of the clans." Hiccup blurted out.

"Who told you this?" Stoik asked unamused. "That princess? Don't let her fool you, son!" He said, slowly rising to his feet with his voice. "They have Valka!"

Hiccup expected his father to raise his voice. He wanted to save his mother, but they will kill innocent people if he let lies win over truths. He has to convince his father.

"Do you remember the raven and its collar?" Hiccup asked. "That collar meant something. It was sent by the Macintosh."

"Enough, Hiccup." Stoick said calmly as he placed his forefinger and thumb on the bridge of his nose. "You understand, don't you? She's luring you in the wrong direction so you would release her."

"I'll be on my room." Hiccup said, pursing his lips and went to his room.

When Hiccup got upstairs, he removed the armor that he was wearing and laid down. He was considering whether he should trust Merida. Hiccup felt Merida was telling the truth even though she might use this situation to escape and he knows that. She was a clever girl after all. Hiccup sighed as he turned to the other side of the bed. His conscience wouldn't let him sleep.

Frustrated, Hiccup put on his shoes and jumped on the window. It was not far up so he was able to land on his feet without hurting his self. He ran to the dungeons, careful not to be spotted. The guards were sleeping when he arrived. Hiccup smiled because he knew that these Vikings will not wake when they are in deep sleep and it looks like they were. He slowly passed them and went to see Merida, sleeping on a thin sleeping mat. Hiccup stared at her face for a moment before he decided to pickpocket the men for the key and open the door. He entered and sat beside her.

"Hey, princess." Hiccup whispered, hesitating to shake her awake.

Merida groaned and turned on the other side as she muttered, "Mum, you can't make me marry one of those bastards."

Hiccup chuckled silently and decided to make fun of the sleeping lady. "Why not?" Hiccup asked.

"I hate them, especially Macintosh." She muttered. "I don't care if it's the law."

He sat silently beside Merida and frowned. "What is going on in this princess's life?" He asked himself. He stared at the sleeping princess. She looked peaceful when she sleeps. Her eyelashes were the same color as her hair, her pale face showed the faint freckles on her rosy cheeks, and her lips were parted a little to release a soft snore.

"You can't force me to marry." Merida muttered as she snorted and shot up, accidentally hitting Hiccup on his nose. Hiccup groaned.

Merida quickly turned too see the young man holding his sore nose. "Oh, no! I'm sorry!" Merida said, touching his nose. Hiccup paused and so did Merida. Merida's cheeks grew red when she realized that she had touched him without his permission. She quickly pulled her hand away, crossing her arms to tuck her hands away. "I...uh...What are you doing inside my cell?" Merida asked, changing the subject. Her eyes widened as she covered herself with her hands.

Hiccup waited for her to say something, but his eyes widened, realizing what Merida meant. "It's not what you're thinking!" He protested. "I was about to wake you up."

She stared at him and noticed that he was not wearing his armor and was only wearing a brown long-sleeved top, his pants, and comfy boot. "Let's be off before the guards wake up." Hiccup said, holding Merida's hand and pulling her out of the dungeon. The sneak pass the guards and ran towards the woods.

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Author's Note: Exams done! Ooooh yeAah! I have to finish two more assignments before I can finally rest and write.

I hope you like this chapter!

BTW, I am writing a Hiccstrid fanfic and I might publish it soon :>>

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