Capítulo 19: Chapter 19: Sick Dragons
It's been almost a month since their date. Although Hiccup and Astrid tried to keep it a secret, somehow Ruffnut managed to learn about their relationship and quickly spread it among the others. It would be an understatement to say the others were shocked. Fishlegs was happy about them. Tuffnut, well he kept pondering Hiccup for advice on how to get a girl. As for Snotlout, he was clearly shaken by the news. He tried to throw a tantrum, but at the end accepted it. Ruffnut on the other hand would never miss a chance to tease them. Hiccup and Astrid slowly got used to it. At the present time the said couple were walking around the Dragon mountain, chatting with each other and enjoying the moments of peace.
"And then Toothless took it personally and did a backflip, making me fall down in the pond." Hiccup enthusiastically told her.
Astrid laughed at that. It took her some time to control her laughter and then she said,"I can't believe you two would do something like that."
"Hey, I might be the legendary Night rider, but it doesn't hurt to have some fun once in a while." Hiccup told her and they shared another laugh.
Suddenly a cry of a Dragon caught their attention. They looked at the direction where the sound came from and once locating the source they quickly went over there. Once reaching there they found some Dragons surrounding a Typhoomerang. It was lying on the ground and by the looks it seemed something was causing it a great amount of pain. The Dragons looked concerned about their friend's situation. Once they noticed Hiccup there they quickly stepped aside to let Hiccup have a good look on the Typhoomerang. Hiccup kneeled beside it as he examined the Typhoomerang. But soon another cry startled him. He looked around and found another Dragon crashing on the ground. Hiccup looked around in panic as he found more sick Dragons.
(Some time later)
Hiccup was frantically flipping through the pages of the book in his hand. There were more books on the table. Some were lying open while the others were closed. Hiccup was currently in the library, looking for something in the various books that he had gathered on the table. The gang was also present in the room. All of them seemed worried. Especially Astrid, who was looking at her boyfriend with concern.
"Hiccup, what's happening to the Dragons?" Fishlegs asked him.
"That's an old disease, Fish. It only affects the Dragons, causing excruciating pain and exhaustion. It weakens their body to a level that even a normal non fatal illness can cause them death." Hiccup informed him while continuing his search.
Knowing this information made the gang gasp in shock and fear.
"Are-Are they going to be okay?" Snotlout asked.
"Luckily, yes. It's not highly contagious. The sick Dragons are right now being kept separate and there's a cure for it."
Knowing there is a cure, everyone's face lit up.
"Really?" Ruffnut asked excitedly.
"Yes. It's not the first time this has happened. It happened in the past once. I found a cure for it during that time."
"So why don't we use it?" Astrid asked, feeling confused at why Hiccup was going through books rather than doing that.
"Because I might have all the ingredients for the cure present at the island, but there is one key ingredient that is needed for it and it can only be found at a special island." Hiccup told them. His frustration could be easily noticed in his voice.
The gang was in silence after learning that. After some more time of searching, Hiccup suddenly exclaimed "Ah hah!" And held up a folded piece of paper. He went over to another table and unfolded the paper and laid it down on the table. The gang surrounded him as he did so.
"What is this?" Tuffnut asked as he studied what appeared to be a map.
"It's a map you dummy." His sister sarcastically told him as she hit him in the back of his head.
"Well, I know that. I was asking what this is about." Tuffnut said as he rubbed the sore spot.
"This Tuff, is what is going to lead me to the island where I can find the Gylne mirakelblader, the final ingredient for the cure." Hiccup said.
"Gylne mirakelblader!? I thought it was a myth!" Fishlegs exclaimed.
"It's not Fishlegs. I found it three years ago on this island. I was a fool to not bring back a bush of it with myself. But luckily I made this map." Hiccup told him.
"How far is it from here?" Astrid asked.
"Not too far actually. It takes hardly two days to reach there on a Dragon. The distance isn't the problem. According to what I know, it only grows once in a couple years. I just hope there is enough of it to cure the sick Dragons." Hiccup said.
Hiccup then left the room. He dashed around the house collecting his supplies and equipment. Once done he threw the satchel over his shoulder and proceeded to exit the house. He was dressed in the leather armour he had used in his fight against Stoick. Outside Toothless was waiting for him. As Hiccup was walking towards Toothless, someone grabbed his arm. Hiccup stopped and looked back to see it was Astrid. The rest of the gang were behind her too.
"If you think you're gonna do this alone then you are dead wrong Hiccup. We are coming with you." Astrid told him.
Hiccup looked in her eyes and saw determination in them. Hiccup then glanced at the others and saw that they had the same look. So he made up his mind.
"Okay then. Get your Dragons. The sooner we leave, the better." Hiccup told her.
Astrid smiled and nodded as she let go of his arm. In a few minutes the gang was ready. They all mounted their Dragons and left for their destination. Hiccup lead them on this journey.
The two days went rather smoothly. The first night they had made a stop at a small floating island. The other night they had to keep flying because they couldn't find any place to land. It was at the middle of the second day when the problem arose. The gang were flying straight towards their destination. Hiccup had estimated that they would be at their destination by noon. But after flying for some time they noticed it. Giant dark clouds were approaching them. It was clearly an indication that a storm was coming towards them. The riders looked at eachother as they heard the rumbling of the thunder.
Hiccup sighed and said,"We have to go through this."
"WHAT!?" Snotlout screeched.
"We don't have any other option Snotlout. We can't exactly wait it out since there isn't a place nereby where we can take shelter. So we have to fly through this." Hiccup said.
"Looks like we really don't have an option here." Astrid said.
"Finally! Finally we get to do something crazy!" The twins proclaimed.
"I am really regretting coming here." Fishlegs mumbled.
They flew their Dragons straight into the storm clouds. The rain hitting their body, thunder strikes, wild wind and the thick blanket of dark clouds were proving to be rather effective difficulties on their journey.
"Hold on tight!" Hiccup yelled at them as the storm grew stronger as they went through it.
It seemed as if they were reaching the centre of the storm. Suddenly a thunder strike came down and almost hit Stormfly. The Nadder jolted back dew to the pain caused by the thunder strike and sudden shock. This caused Astrid to lose her grip and she fell from Stormfly's back. She screamed as she plunged downwards. Hiccup heard her screams and looked over to see her falling.
"ASTRID!" Hiccup yelled out in worry and unhooked himself from the saddle and dove towards her.
He positioned his arms by his side so that he could reach the maximum velocity and reach Astrid faster. As they distance between them slowly closed Astrid looked up to see Hiccup coming towards her. She raised her right hand up to try to reach him. When the distance finally closed between them Hiccup grabbed her and pulled her towards him and hugged her as he flipped her so that his back was now facing the ocean. Just moments later they crashed into the cold water of the sea. They rest of the gang and the Dragons of the fallen Dragon riders looked down at the ocean in concern and worry as the humans called out for their friends while trying to get a glimpse of them. Suddenly after a few moments Hiccup and Astrid popped out of the water.
"Toothless!" Hiccup yelled out as he and Astrid floated in the water.
The Nightfury flew down as fast as he could the moment he heard his human friend calling for him. Hiccup held Astrid close to him as Toothless snatched him out of the water and threw them on his back. Hiccup manoeuvred himself so that they landed on the back of the Dragon.
"You okay Astrid?" Hiccup asked.
"Yeah. Yeah, I am fine. Just gulped down some sea water." Astrid told him.
Stormfly came beside them and apologetically crooned.
"It's okay Stormfly. It wasn't your fault." Astrid comforted the female Nadder.
After which, with the help of Hiccup and Toothless she hopped back on Stormfly's back.
After some more time they were finally out of the storm.
"Whooo! That was fun." Ruffnut exclaimed.
"That I agree with you, my sister." Tuffnut told her.
As for Snotlout, he was on the verge of puking. And Fishlegs was clearly shaken, but held it together. But they all stopped when they looked in front. They saw an island in front of them. It wasn't very big, but they figured out it was the island Hiccup was referring to.
"We're here." Hiccup proclaimed, confirming their assumptions. This made everyone grin and laugh out of happiness.
(Sometime later)
"It must be somewhere around here." Hiccup mumbled as he ran through the plains, looking for something.
The gang were close by, trying to keep up with him. It had been some time since they landed on the island. They had dismounted the Dragons and let them rest as they went out on the search for the plant they needed on foot. Hiccup was guiding them through the area.
"Hiccup! Look!" Astrid suddenly exclaimed.
Hiccup looked at her to see she was pointing towards something. When he looked at what she was pointing at, a smile crept on his face. In the distance there were multiple tall bush-like plants. All of them had golden yellow coloured leaves which were shining under the bright sunlight.
"Gylne mirakelblader." Fishlegs said in awe.
Hiccup looked back at the gang and they could see the him smiling like a mad man. A smile crept onto their faces as well.
(A week later)
It's been a week since their little adventure. The Dragons were cured and healthy. Hiccup had brought back some plants with him this time, which he had planted on his island. He was currently walking around with Astrid accompanying him. They talked and laughed while enjoying the peaceful moments they were having.
"That was one crazy adventure." Astrid said.
"Yeah. But it was worth it." Hiccup said.
A sudden chirp caught their attention. They looked up to see a Terrible terror flying towards them. It landed on Hiccup's shoulder and said something to him. Hiccup's expression became serious as he heard what the Terror said.
"Hiccup what happened?" Astrid asked.
Hiccup looked at her and said,"There are ships approaching this island. Ships that are from Berk."
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