Chapter 12

At the sight of Hiccup, and Toothless every viking that had been standing around Astrid took a few steps away. The tension in the air could be cut with a knife. A low and angry growl came from Hiccup as he got closer.

Astrid would have run but she seemed to be frozen in place. Hiccup might have finished her if it wasn't for Aries. "Hiccup, when I met you I would never have guessed you would be a murderer."

Hiccup flinched slightly, before regaining himself and growling at the woman.

"Who or what did she kill to make you so mad?" She asked in the same hushed tone. "I see you have your mate, your father is unharmed...so who."

Hiccup hadn't told her about Sora, and Ember so she wouldn't have know about them. Letting out a low whine Hiccup let his head sag. The wound was still so fresh that just the mention of Ember made all the sadness wash back.

Toothless growled and stepped forwards glaring daggers at Aries, and Astrid. "She killed our son." Toothless growled.

Aries stared at Hiccup and Toothless before staring down at Astrid. "Thor help you child...I fear you may not last the night."

"WHAT! What's going on? How can you understand what they're saying? Aries what in the name of Thor are you talking about?"

"She killed one of your 'grandchildren'." Aries said not looking up from the ground. "They have every right to be upset."

-APPERENTLYIAMALINE-

She wasn't safe. Not even Berk was safe. She was stupid for thinking it would be. She had know they would find out. But she went anyways. Jumping behind a tree she only dodged a fire ball. The only down side to having dodged it was the landing.

After being chased out of Berk Hiccup had shot a fireball at her arm. She had thought she cleared it till the searing pain stopped her in her tracks. Now her arm hung uselessly as she scrambled to push herself up.

-APPERENTLYIAMALINE-

It had been about an hour since Hiccup and Toothless had started up their search again. The two had separated and now Hiccup watched as Astrid ran in circles. From his perch on a rock he could see her fear getting the best of her. In her panic she must not have realized it. Chuckling softly he began his descent down the tree. When he finally reached the ground he waited for Astrid to come around the corner.

The girl ran around the corner and skidded to a halt at the sight of Hiccup. Hiccup laughed before jumping at Astrid and grabbed her by the leg. Astrid screamed, and began kicking an thrashing in an attempt to get away. Growling in annoyance he bit down harder surprised to here a sickening crunch.

Astrid's scream gave Hiccup a small amount of satisfaction. Smiling Hiccup shook his head as hard and as fast as he could. For a few seconds he could feel Astrid's weight until it just seemed to disappear.

Looking at Astrid he was almost shocked to see most of her leg gone. He stared at Astrid as she screamed. Huffing he grabbed her other leg and pulled her closer. He was going to enjoy this as long as he could.

-APPERENTLYIAMALINE

Hiccup trotted into the village followed close by Toothless. At the sight of the two dragons people ran for cover. The only people that didn't hide were Stoick-who gave Hiccup a sad look-and Aries. Not even stopping Hiccup and Toothless ran up the wall and into Hiccups room where Sora, was sleeping. Hiccup smiled and trotted to his baby. Toothless smiled and walked over and curled around his family.