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-GuardianDragon98
Chapter 15: Come Fly With Me Into A Fantasy
A few days had passed since Hiccup and Zenna had their talk. During that time, they both made sure to be very clear in explaining to their parents…as well as the rest of the village that they were only best friends and nothing more. Of course, some people chose to continue giggling and cooing over how adorable the two were but majority of the Berkians understood.
Hiccup and Zenna continued to have their own little adventures, playing in the woods while hunting for trolls and such things young Viking children usually do. But then on one particular day, Zenna went to go visit Hiccup in the forge only to receive a note from a smiling Gobber.
"Lad's gone out. Said he wanted you to have this." The one-armed and one-legged blacksmith told her. Zenna looked at the note curiously. It read:
Meet me at the woods. Bring your lute.
-Hiccup
PS: Happy Friendaversary!
Zenna could have smacked herself silly when she read that last part. Holy Shields, she had completely forgotten about her and Hiccup's Friendaversary!
"Holy Shields! I forgot! Stupid, stupid, stupid…!" Zenna cried out, face palming herself until Gobber stopped her. "Don't beat yourself up now, lass. But still, can't believe how fast time flies. Seems like it was only yesterday when I saw you and Elias running around with Hiccup as wee ones." Gobber chuckled, fondly recalling those memories.
Zenna sighed wistfully and smiled.
Had it really been four years since she met that scrawny, lovable toothpick of a boy? For Zenna, it seemed like it had all happened in a flash…
But Zenna quickly snapped out of her reverie, said goodbye to Gobber and rushed to her house to grab her lute.
"Why hello there, love. What's the rush?" Henna asked as her daughter burst through the door. "No time to explain, Mom!" Zenna said hurriedly as she ran up the stairs. Henna looked at Edgar, who curiously looked up as the sound of various objects being thrown around resounded from upstairs. "Everything alright, Zenna?" Edgar called out. The 12 year old girl then came back downstairs clutching her lute.
"Sorry, Dad! Can't talk! Friendaversary! Bye!" Zenna said over her shoulder as she raced out of the house, nearly bumping into Stoick who had come to visit the Fiersomes.
"Friendaversary? What is she going on about?" Stoick said as he entered the house, looking back at the young girl's retreating form as she ran off.
A flash of recognition lit up Henna's eyes and she smiled. "I better start baking a cake for her and Hiccup then." She chuckled, going into the kitchen. Edgar also had a pretty good idea on what his wife was up to and looked at Stoick with a grin.
"Hard to believe that it's been four years since my family and I've settled here on Berk, eh Stoick?" he asked the Chief. Stoick was confused…until he remembered what day today was.
The four year anniversary of the day the Fiersome family arrived on Berk…which was also the four year anniversary of the day his son and Zenna first met…
Hiccup had just finished fine tuning his violin when Zenna arrived with her lute, panting out apologies as quick as she could.
"Hiccup, I'm so sorry that I don't have a gift! It's just been such a crazy month what with my depression, I had a lot of things on my mind, lots of things to do…I-I forgot about today! I'm so sorry!" Zenna sputtered out, feeling ashamed and embarrassed at the same time.
Hiccup softly laughed. "Zen, it's okay. I understand." He said simply and then handed Zenna a small stack of papers. The young Fiersome girl carefully set down her lute and scanned the various sheets. Her eyes widened in amazement as she realized what Hiccup had written on them.
"Music notes…lyrics…Hiccup…You wrote me a song?" she said, breathless with amazement. Hiccup smiled shyly and held up his violin. "It's my gift to you. And…maybe since you don't have a gift for me, you can make up for that by singing the song with me?" he asked timidly.
Zenna didn't need to be asked twice. She instantly nodded and, with Hiccup on his violin, began to strum her lute. As they played, Hiccup began to sing…
Hiccup
I have a dream. You are there.
High above the clouds somewhere.
Rain is falling from the skies,
But it never touches you;
You're way up high!
Sweet music flowed from both kids' instruments. Hiccup nodded to Zenna her cue, and the young girl smiled and opened her mouth.
Zenna
No more worries, no more fears.
You have made them disappear.
Sadness tried to steal show,
But now it feels like many years ago.
Zenna strummed her lute happily as she and Hiccup continued their little musical performance. Unknown to the two, Stoick and Zenna's parents had heard the music and were now following it to the woods.
Hiccup
And I, I will be with you every step!
Zenna
Tonight, I found a friend in you.
Hiccup and Zenna
And I'll keep you close forever.
When the three of them finally found out where the music was coming from, Stoick, Henna and Edgar were greeted by the most wonderful sight: Hiccup and Zenna, playing the violin and lute, as they danced and sang together.
Hiccup and Zenna
Come fly with me (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Into a fantasy (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Where you can be
Whoever you want to be,
Come fly with me!
Hiccup and Zenna both smiled as they continued singing the song, blissfully unaware of their little audience.
Zenna
We can fly all day long.
Show me the world, sing me a song.
Hiccup
Tell me what the future holds.
You and me, we'll paint it all in gold!
Hiccup skillfully weaved his bow through his trusty violin as he danced around Zenna, the young girl laughing as she worked her fingers on her lute's strings.
Hiccup
And I, I will believe your every word!
Zenna
Cause I, I have a friend in you.
Hiccup and Zenna
We'll always stay together!
Come fly with me (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Into a fantasy (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Where you can be
Whoever you want to be,
Come fly with me!
Henna and Edgar were close to crying tears of joy as they watched their daughter enjoy herself with her music, glad beyond words to see Zenna finally fully back to her old self. Stoick, on the other hand, watched in awe as his son played his violin and sang.
Hiccup
And I, I will be with you every step!
Hiccup sang this line as he played a long slow note as he and Zenna danced around each other.
Zenna
Tonight, I found a friend in you.
And I'll keep you close forever.
Zenna sang gloriously, flashing Hiccup her biggest and brightest smile. Hiccup smiled and began to do a little silly dance, making Zenna laugh as he continued singing, whilst playfully poking her in the stomach with his bow.
Hiccup
Come fly with me
Into a fantasy
Where you can be
Whoever you want to be,
Come fly with me!
Then, together, Hiccup and Zenna both sang the last few lines of their duet.
Hiccup and Zenna
Come fly with me (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Into a fantasy (oh whoa, oh whoa)
Where you can be
Whoever you want to be,
Come fly with me!
The music ended with a grand crescendo and then, Hiccup and Zenna laughed.
"Holy Shields, Hiccup! You're incredible! Just incredible!" Zenna laughed, putting down her lute before throwing her arms around the scrawny boy. Hiccup dropped his violin in surprise but gladly returned the hug.
"They'll remember this Friendaversary forever, of that I am sure." Stoick smiled, seeing how happy his son was, before motioning to Henna and Edgar to follow him back to the village. Hiccup and Zenna didn't see their parents at all for they were too busy hugging.
Zenna sighed happily and rested her head on Hiccup's shoulder. Sure, she missed her brother and losing him still hurt. But Zenna now knew that she wasn't alone. Her best friend in the whole world was with her and he vowed to never leave her. And she, in turn, vowed to always have his back no matter what…
Hiccup smiled as he held Zenna close. No matter how hard things will get, he'll always be there for his best friend in the entire world. They've got each other's backs. And Hiccup swore that he will always protect Zenna, no matter what life throws at them…
"We're gonna be okay…" Hiccup whispered to Zenna. "I know…I know…" Zenna replied, already coming back from pain.
END